Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 75, No. 91 

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8516 of May 7, 2010 

National Women’s Health Week, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

In recent decades, our Nation has made extraordinary progress in promoting 

women’s health issues. However, far too many women remain underserved 

and we must continue working to ensure all women can access medical 

services, receive fair treatment, and make healthy choices. During National 

Women’s Health Week, we recommit to breaking existing barriers and improving the health of American women for generations to come. 

Many American women face significant obstacles in caring for themselves 

and their families. That is why my Administration fought tirelessly to pass 

the Affordable Care Act, which I recently signed into law. This landmark 

legislation gives Americans greater control over their health care decisions 

and access to affordable and equitable insurance. It lowers costs for women 

and prohibits insurance companies from overcharging because of gender 

or denying coverage due to a pre-existing condition. The Affordable Care 

Act also requires that new health care plans cover preventive care, routine 

screenings, and regular checkups, as well as basic pediatric services for 

children. These services are vital to maintaining individual well-being, and 

empower women when making choices for themselves and their families. 

Visit HealthReform.gov to learn more about how the Affordable Care Act 

benefits Americans across the country. 

We have taken steps to provide access to high-quality, affordable health 

care, but individuals must also lead healthy lives and set a good example 

for their children. From scheduling regular medical examinations to applying 

sunscreen, simple, everyday activities can make a positive impact on the 

lives of women. Regular exercise, coupled with a nutritious diet, helps 

prevent heart disease, obesity, and other chronic conditions. Visit 

WomensHealth.gov and GirlsHealth.gov for more information and resources 

on women’s health issues. I also encourage Americans to visit 

www.WhiteHouse.gov/Administration/EOP/CWG to learn about the White 

House Council on Women and Girls—a body I created to bring women’s 

issues to the forefront, and to emphasize women’s roles as full partners 

in shaping and implementing our Nation’s policies. 

The health of American women and girls is not just a women’s issue; 

all Americans have a vested interest. Women are the foundation of many 

families, and by encouraging their wellness, we also promote the vitality 

of our children and our communities. By standing firm in our commitment 

to improve women’s health, we can give our daughters and granddaughters— 

and all Americans—a brighter future. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 9–15, 2010, 

as National Women’s Health Week. I encourage all Americans to celebrate 

the progress we have made in protecting women’s health and promote 

prevention, awareness, and educational activities that improve the health 

of all women. 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day 

of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence 

of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–11554 

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