Press Release Template

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Contact: [Insert contact name, phone and e-mail]

[Insert date]

[Insert city] - [Insert your organization] is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health in celebrating National Women's Health Week and promoting the 2008 WOMAN Challenge. On [insert date, insert organization] will hold a [insert event or activity i.e. a health fair, free screenings, etc] where women in the community will be able to [insert details about what your event is offering].

National Women's Health Week is a nationwide initiative that calls attention to the importance of women's health. During the week, families, health organizations, businesses, communities, the government and individuals come together to raise awareness about women's health issues and educate women about simple steps they can take for a longer, healthier and happier life. The WOMAN Challenge is a free eight week physical activity challenge, encouraging women and girls to set and achieve personal physical activity goals, appropriate for their lifestyles.

[Insert 2-3 sentences about your organization's event and how it is supporting the WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week]

[Include a quote by spokesperson from your organization, or a local government official]

The WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week both begin on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008. For more information about the WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week, please visit www.womenshealth.gov/woman. To learn more about [insert event name], please visit [insert your web site].

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Content last updated March 24, 2008.