Mylan honors Women’s Health Week

PITTSBURGH — Mylan on Tuesday joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health in recognizing the 18th-annual National Women's Health Week. This year's goal is to empower women to make their health a priority and take steps to help improve their health.

National Women's Health Week kicked off on Mother's Day, May 14, and is celebrated through May 20.

"As a global healthcare and leading generics company, Mylan is focused on creating better health for a better world by making healthcare accessible to everyone. Bringing attention to women's health is vital, given that diseases affect women very differently than men,” Mylan CEO Heather Bresch. “For example, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, yet it is difficult for women to self-diagnose because symptoms may include those that aren't as life-threatening as those traditionally seen in men. 

"This National Women's Health Week, we want women to know that we are committed to providing access to high quality medicines that address a range of health concerns highly prevalent among women, from cancer and hypothyroidism to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We strive to continue to arm women with the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions and take control of their own health, while also bringing light to how healthcare can be optimized and customized for women."

HHS offers the following steps for women to improve their health:

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  Visit a doctor or nurse for a well-woman visit (checkup) and preventive screenings;


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  Get active;


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  Eat healthy;


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  Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress; and


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  Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking.