National Women's Health Week, 2010, 26873-26874 [2010-11554]

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 26873-26874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11554]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8516--National Women's Health Week, 2010



Proclamation 8517--Mother's Day, 2010



Proclamation 8518--Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2010



Executive Order 13541--Temporary Organization To Facilitate a Strategic 
Partnership With the Republic of Iraq


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 12, 2010 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                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 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.
                
                
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