The Office on Women's Health is an official source of health information for women in the United States. Operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the website is a secure platform that encrypts any information shared, ensuring its safety. It provides a helpline - the OWH helpline, operational from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. While the helpline does not provide diagnoses, treatments, medications, or referrals to specialists, it does act as a resource line for users.
The site is extensive, covering a variety of health and wellness topics, including being active, eating healthily, living healthily according to different age groups, maintaining a healthy weight, mental health, relationships and safety. Additionally, it provides a range of specialized information on caregiver stress, folic acid, heart-healthy eating, iron-deficiency anemia, and the impact of stress on health.
In addition to general wellness information, the site also provides detailed knowledge about various diseases and medical conditions particular to women. It covers topics such as cancer, heart disease and stroke, HIV and AIDS, Human Papillomavirus, lupus, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/opioid withdrawal in infants. Other popular subjects featured, include autoimmune diseases, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
The information provided by the Office on Women's Health is comprehensive, making it a useful resource for women seeking to understand and improve their health and wellbeing. However, since the OWH helpline is not a substitute for professional medical advice, users with severe health conditions or medical emergencies are advised to immediately contact a medical professional or emergency room.
