News Release
For Immediate Release: May 4, 2010
Contact Person: Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, 301-334-7730
Garrett County Women, It's Your Time!
Make Your Health a Priority
National Women's Health Week
Did you know that heart disease and cancer were the two most common causes of death and accounted for nearly half of all deaths among Maryland women in 2008?
Or that 15% of new mother's in Maryland reported feeling postpartum depression and 58% say they were overweight?
The focus of National Women's Health Week, May 9-15, is to draw attention to issues such as these. This year's theme is It's Your Time, as a reminder for women to take care of themselves. Local health departments and community-based organizations throughout the state are engaging in a variety of events to raise awareness about women's health and the importance of women taking the time for their own health.
The Garrett County Health Department is doing free blood pressure screenings for all women on May 13, from 8:30am-4pm in the lobby.
Article by Jennifer Lee-Steckman, Director, Personal Health, Garrett County Health Department
For more information call 301-334-7777 or 301-895-3111