About Women & Girls’ Wellness Month (WGWM) Women & Girls’ Wellness Month is a time to raise awareness of medical and non-medical issues that affect women and girls’ health and well being and Virginia organizations, programs and services that address the concerns of girls and women of all ages. Since “wellness” is a broad concept, the observance is a time to celebrate all of the ways in which female lives can be enhanced. The observation was created in 2002 through a collaborative effort of health and other community organizations, brought together by Women’s Health Virginia, and designated by the Virginia General Assembly in its 2002 session. Since then, businesses, schools and universities, community organizations, government agencies and individuals have joined the celebration to highlight their concerns and efforts to improve the well being of Virginia women and girls.

IF YOU ARE PART OF AN ORGANIZATION

Host an Event or Program

Health, professional, community, faith, business and other organizations are welcome to be our partners with events or programs. Depending on the work you do, think about having an education program; special health service or screening; athletic event or exhibition; musical or theatrical performance, art show or other cultural event; or a fun or social event.

You can designate any program that you have planned in April — including regular meetings or activities — or create a special program or event as a Women & Girls’ Wellness Month event.

Events can be as large or small as you choose and for any audience, including staff and volunteers, the women and girls you serve, or the community at large.

Want to host but need some ideas? See the list of last year’s participants below.

Make available or publicize information about women and girls’ health.

Tell your audience—in your newsletters or other announcements—about the celebration and our calendar of events to learn about events around the state.

Contact us if you want more suggestions and about free resources that you can distribute. We will work with you to publicize your event -- on our web site and in the media.

IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS

Become a WHV Partner

WHV invites businesses to support our work while attracting patrons, clients, members to your business. You can have a special promotion regarding the sale of merchandise, classes or services you provide and designate a portion or amount of the sales as a donation to Women’s Health Virginia to support our programs. Some businesses designate a percentage of sales on a particular day or day(s) or a percent or amount regarding the sales of a type of merchandise or service. Others just use the celebration to show their support for our work with a contribution.

Please contact us so that we can discuss how we can work together. We will publicize your involvement on our web site, in the media and at other events in your community.

AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY

Create your celebration

Recognize your health and wellness by taking time for yourself and do something you enjoy! It might be quiet time for yourself, a hobby that gives you pleasure, spending time with people in your life whose company you enjoy.

You might share a healthy meal, take a walk or go dancing! You can also take steps to improve your own health—with healthier exercise and eating. It’s a good time to make appointments for “check-ups” with your health care provider. Encourage your female friends to do the same (or do it with them.)

 

Tell us about your plans for joining the celebration so that we can list you as a "WGWM Partner" and publicize what you are doing. If you have questions or suggestions about ways to participate, e-mail us or call 434-220-4500.