Mission
To improve the health status of
women in Indiana across the life
span through assessment of health
needs, increased public awareness
and education and coordinated development
of women's health programming.
Goal
To become the centralized
location for the development of leadership
and vision for women's health
and other public health programs.
Continue key partnerships with the
Indiana Commission for Women, Indiana
Department of Health - Office of
Minority Health, Indiana University
Center for Excellence in Women's
Health and others.
Objectives
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To identify,
coordinate, and set statewide
priorities for women's
health programs, services,
and resources;
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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;
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To seek funding
and partnerships from private
or governmental entities for
programs and initiatives;
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To promote programs
that are especially sensitive
to the needs of underserved
and disadvantaged women, and
those with special needs;
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To serve as
a clearinghouse for information,
current research and data and
to assist policy-makers;
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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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