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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.

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

Texas HHSC is encouraging women of all ages to take care of their health as part of National Women's Health Week, which begins on May 14.

Texas HHSC presented the Shining Star Award to Tyler-based WIC Director Tecora Smith, recognizing her exceptional leadership, service and dedication to the children and families served by Texas WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.

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

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 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.