Delaware Office of Women's Health
The Office of Women's Health was established May 3, 2001 through Senate Bill No. 53. It's purpose is to:
- Facilitate appropriate forums, programs, or initiatives designed to educate the public regarding women’s health and health lifestyles;
- Assist the Division Director in identifying, coordinating and establishing priorities for programs, services, and resources the State should provide for women’s health issues;
- Serve as a resource for information regarding women’s health data, strategies, services, and programs that address women’s health issues across the lifespan;
- Provide relevant research information and data conducted or compiled by Delaware Health and Social Services;
- Seek funding from private or governmental entities to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
- Prepare materials for publication and dissemination to the public on women’s health;
- Conduct public educational forums to raise awareness and to educate citizens about women’s health programs, issues and services;
- Coordinate the activities and programs of the Office with other entities that focus on women’s health or women’s health issues, including, but not limited to, other agencies.
