WOMEN'S HEALTH VIRGINIA creates opportunities for people with diverse interests and experience, from all areas of Virginia, to share information and work collaboratively. WHV also participates in a number of task forces, coalitions and other partnerships to address the needs of Virginia women and girls.

The WHV Network

WHV's statewide network includes public and private organizations and individuals who are concerned about women and girls' health. WHV encourages participation of entities with medical and non-medical orientations, including those engaged in health care and promotion as well as businesses, civic and community groups, government and non-profit agencies, and unaffiliated individuals who are concerned about the health of their communities, their families and themselves. You or your organization can be part of the Network and receive information by e-mail and postal mail about WHV programs and other news and how you can participate in WHV activities, simply by sending us your contact information.

WHV brings together Network participants for action to promote women and girls’ wellness, including the celebration of Women & Girls’ Wellness Month in April. This observance, which was officially designated by the Virginia General Assembly in 2002, increases awareness of lifelong well being for girls and women, the diverse issues involved in women and girls’ wellness and programs and services of participating organizations for women and girls in the state.

Other Partnerships and Collaborations

Women’s Health Virginia represents the interests of Virginia women and girls in the work of the following groups that are addressing women and girls’ wellness in Virginia.

Virginia Action for Healthy Kids

Virginia Healthy Pathways Coalition to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

VCU Institute for Women’s Health National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Steering Committee

Virginia Arthritis Action Coalition

Cancer Plan Action Coalition

Commonwealth Partnership for Women & Children Affected by Substance Abuse

Breast Health Coalition of the Blue Ridge

Creciendo Juntos—Growing Together

Community Partnership for Improved Long-Term Care

Miriam Bender, CEO of Women’s Health Virginia is also a liaison to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health for Region III and is an appointed member of the Working Group on Transparency, Quality and Prevention of the Governor’s Commission on Health Care Reform.