Objectives
- To identify, coordinate, and set statewide priorities for women's health programs, services, and resources;
- To educate and advocate for women's health, providing statewide leadership for better access to and financing for health services, preventive screening, treatment services, and health education efforts;
- To seek funding and partnerships from private or governmental entities for programs and initiatives;
- To promote programs that are especially sensitive to the needs of underserved and disadvantaged women, and those with special needs;
- To serve as a clearinghouse for information, current research and data and to assist policy-makers;
- To provide leadership and mentoring opportunities for young women.
The Office of Women's Health works cooperatively with other programs and divisions within the Indiana State Department of Health, including:
Office of Minority Health (OMH), Office of Tobacco, HIV/AIDS, Chronic Disease (Diabetes, Community Nutrition), Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), Perinatal Network, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and Others.
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