Women across the U.S. urged to care for mind and body as national health campaign begins
As National Women’s Health Week 2025 gets underway, a united message is reaching women across the United States: now is the time to prioritize your well-being—body, mind, and spirit.
This year’s theme, “Prioritizing Women’s Health: Caring for Mind and Body,” urges women to take control of their own health by embracing a more balanced approach that encompasses physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
Organized annually by the Office on Women’s Health, the initiative highlights the tendency of many women to prioritize the needs of their families and communities over their own. In doing so, they often miss vital health screenings, postpone checkups, and neglect emotional well-being. National Women’s Health Week 2025 seeks to reverse that pattern.
Encouraging Self-Care and Awareness
The campaign is empowering women with resources to improve their health, including preventative care, access to mental health tools, and awareness of reproductive and chronic disease management. From urban hubs to rural towns, events are being held across all 50 states.
Throughout the week, women are engaging in health fairs, virtual workshops, group fitness classes, and one-on-one counseling sessions. These efforts are backed by a range of health systems, nonprofits, and local clinics offering services at no cost.
In cities like Atlanta, Houston, and San Diego, community centers have transformed into wellness hubs offering screenings for breast and cervical cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. In parallel, fitness professionals and mental health experts are leading sessions focused on stress reduction, mindfulness, and movement.
Real Women, Real Stories
At a bustling event in Charlotte, a 38-year-old mother of two finally received her first blood pressure check in over a decade. In her words: “I didn’t even realize how much I had ignored my own health. This week gave me the push I needed.”
In Seattle, young professionals gathered in a downtown co-working space for a guided meditation and discussion on mental health in the workplace. “There’s something powerful about sharing these experiences in a group,” said one attendee. “I left feeling both seen and supported.”
Campaign Themes for 2025
This year’s campaign emphasizes several vital aspects of women’s wellness, including:
Preventive Care: Promoting timely screenings such as mammograms, Pap tests, and cholesterol checks.
Mental Health: Providing resources for managing anxiety, depression, and emotional fatigue.
Chronic Illness: Encouraging proactive management of long-term conditions like hypertension and autoimmune disorders.
Reproductive Health: Ensuring access to contraceptive counseling, fertility resources, and menopause support.
Equity in Care: Addressing disparities in health outcomes among underserved and marginalized communities.
National Impact with Local Roots
Organizations across the country are tailoring the campaign to suit the needs of their communities. In Los Angeles, free yoga and Zumba sessions are being held in public parks. In rural Missouri, mobile clinics are traveling to small towns to deliver screenings and vaccinations.
Meanwhile, digital platforms are extending the reach of National Women’s Health Week with online tools, webinars, and health trackers designed to educate women at every stage of life.
A Lasting Commitment
While the campaign is focused on one week, its goals are long-term. The emphasis on daily wellness habits, preventative checkups, and mental health awareness is meant to spark lasting change.
Health professionals hope this annual spotlight inspires women to continue investing in their well-being well beyond May. And with growing public support and an expanding network of partners, the foundation is strong for a healthier future for women nationwide.
