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| MHA AND MSCSW CELEBRATE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK AT EVENTS AROUND THE STATE MAY 11-17, 2003 | ||||||||||||
| JACKSON, MS (May 6) The Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) and the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women (MSCSW) join a national alliance of people and organizations encouraging individuals, health professionals, advocacy groups and local governments to raise awareness about steps all women can take to achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle, during this year's Women's Health Week, which begins on Mother's Day, May 11. | ||||||||||||
| Lt. Governor Amy Tuck enthusiastically initiated Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 601, designating May 11-17, 2003, Women's Health Week in Mississippi. The resolution contains sobering data on the health of Mississippi women and a challenge to raise awareness of the need to change these data. The Week will be celebrated with more than 150 events in nearly every state. | ||||||||||||
| As a kick-off for the week, National Women's Check-Up Day will be observed on Monday, May 12. Participating community health centers, hospitals and other health care providers across the state will recognize this day by offering preventive health screenings and other services. | ||||||||||||
| Across America, people will celebrate the role of good health practices in the lives of women. "America's women hold a unique and special place in our society and contribute to the vitality of our nation and state in countless ways," said Julie Ferguson, Commissioner of the MSCSW." It is vitally important for women, many of whom spend much of their daily lives caring for others, to recognize the importance of caring for themselves." | ||||||||||||
| For more information about the Week and downloadable fact sheets on women?s heath and recommended screenings for women, visit www.mhanet.org and click on the Women?s Health Week banner. | ||||||||||||
| Founded in 1931, MHA is a statewide trade organization that assists our over 100 member hospitals in effectively serving the health care needs of Mississippi through advocacy, representation, information, education and services. Additional information about MHA is available online at www.mhanet.org. | ||||||||||||
| The State of Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women was created in 2001 by the Mississippi Legislature under House Bill 797. The vision of the Commission is the improvement of the overall quality of life of women, specifically in the areas of education, health, economics, political participation and race relations. Additional information about MSCSW is available online at www.geocities.com/mississippiwomen2002. | ||||||||||||