Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - OWH
Organization URL(s)
www.womenshealth.gov/about-us/
Other Contact Information
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 712 E
Washington,
DC 20201
202-690-7650 (Voice, Office on Women's Health)
202-205-2631 (FAX, Office on Women's Health)
Description
The Office on Women's Health (OWH), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), works to improve the health and sense of well-being of all U.S. women and girls. OWH serves as the focal point for women's health activities within HHS offices and agencies. OWH leads programs to improve women's health and collaborates across HHS and with other partners on women's health activities. OWH has a national office in Washington, DC. Ten Regional Women's Health Coordinators are located throughout the country to serve women and girls through local public health initiatives.
The Office on Women's Health's (OWH) mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches. OWH achieves its mission and vision by developing innovative programs, educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.
Online Resources
Print Resources
View or download publications at http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/
To order free publications, call 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446).
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