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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) remains committed to addressing how systemic health disparities impact American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. One urgent area of concern is the alarming rise in syphilis cases within AI/AN communities.

May 12–18, 2024 is National Women’s Health Week, a time to focus our collective attention on improving the health and well-being of women across the United States. This year’s theme is “Empowering Women, Cultivating Health: Celebrating Voices, Wellness and Resilience.” The theme aims to empower women across the lifespan of their health journey while highlighting the unique health issues women face. The second day of this observance week is designated as Safe Sexual Health Day and is intended to further highlight the role of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being on women’s health

Note: This blog was originally published on NIMHD Insights , the official blog of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). We are nearing the end of  National Minority Health Month (NMHM), an annual observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH). NMHM is a time for us all to reflect on the role we can play in eliminating health disparities in racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. This year the theme  Be the Source for Better Health:  Improving Health Outcomes Through