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HHS Office on Women’s Health

HHS Office on Women’s Health

Government Administration

Improving the health of women and girls through policy, education, and innovative programs.

About us

The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) was established in 1991 and was given statutory authority by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. OWH is charged with providing expert advice and consultation to the Secretary on scientific, legal, ethical, and policy issues, and serving as a coordination point throughout the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on issues affecting the health of women and girls. OWH establishes short and long-term goals within the Department for research, disease prevention and health promotion, service delivery, and education for public health and health care professionals surrounding women and girls’ health. OWH identifies needs and monitors activities within the Department that contribute to women and girls’ health and through leadership of the Coordinating Committee on Women’s Health. Additionally, OWH is responsible for facilitating the exchange of information through the National Women’s Health Information Center and promoting women and girls’ health programs and policies, all aimed at improving the health of women and girls.

Website
www.womenshealth.gov
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
11-50 employees
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1991

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