Office of Women's Health

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The Office of Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1997 and is located in the Illinois Department of Public Health. Its mission is to improve the health of Illinois women and girls by initiating, facilitating, and coordinating women's health awareness, education, and programming throughout the state; to encourage healthier lifestyles among women; and to promote equitable public policy on health issues that affect women today and in the future. The Office of Women's Health works in partnership with the Governor's Office, state and local government agencies, local health departments, non-for-profit organizations, businesses, health and medical professionals, educators and advocates. As a clearinghouse for women's health services, information, and education; the office serves as a resource to its partners, as well as to consumers.