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Texas BRAVE Day honors those affected by breast cancer and helps educate survivors about recovery options.

HHSC is recognizing January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month and encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer.

HHS and DFPS want to remind Texans about resources available for victims of domestic violence, persons using domestic violence, and family and friends who want to help.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease.

Texas WIC encourages WIC offices, lactation centers, health care providers, employers and communities to promote the benefits of breastfeeding and show support for nursing mothers. 

HHS encourages Texans to show their support for women and raise awareness during National Women’s Health Week.

Texas is raising awareness of National Women's Health Week beginning May 8 by encouraging women across the state to take care of their physical and mental health, and schedule important screenings for breast cancer and cervical cancer.

In Texas, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among women across all race and ethnicity groups.

HHS is connecting with Spanish-speaking Texans through Maya, a chatbot that provides information in Spanish about the WIC services available to new mothers and families with young children.

As the holidays draw near and people spend more time at home, HHS and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services want to remind Texans about resources for domestic violence victims and family and friends who want to help.