[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56426-56427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19839]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


OWH Observance Champions

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office 
on Women's Health (OWH) invites public and private sector organizations 
to apply to become a Women's Health Champion during National Women's 
Blood Pressure Awareness Week (NWBPAW), National Eating Disorder 
Awareness Week (NEDAW), National Women and Girls' HIV/AIDS Awareness 
Day (NWGHAAD), National Women's Health Week (NWHW), and/or other OWH 
observances.

DATES: Letters of interest will be accepted starting September 15, 
2022, and will be reviewed periodically.

ADDRESSES: Letters of interest can be submitted via email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Ventura. Office on Women's 
Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department 
of Health and Human Services; 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 
20852; Telephone: (202) 690-7650. Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH) is charged with 
providing expert advice and consultation to the Secretary concerning 
scientific, legal, ethical, and policy issues related to women's 
health. OWH establishes short-range and long-range goals within the 
Department and coordinates on activities within the Department that 
relate to disease prevention, health promotion, service delivery, 
research, and public and health care professional education, for issues 
of particular concern to women throughout their lifespan. OWH monitors 
the Department's activities regarding women's health and identifies 
needs regarding the coordination of activities. OWH is also responsible 
for facilitating the exchange of information through the National 
Women's Health Information Center. Additionally, OWH coordinates 
efforts to promote women's health programs and policies with the 
private sector.
    Eligibility: Any organization may apply to become a Women's Health 
Champion. The selected Women's Health Champions may be recognized for 
their commitment and their work toward achieving the goals of the 
observance(s).
    Women's Health Champions can be public and/or private organizations 
such as those at the state, local, county, and tribal levels, non-
governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses, 
academic organizations, organizations that impact health outcomes, 
philanthropic organizations, and tribal organizations that identify 
themselves as being aligned with or promoting the goals of the 
observance(s).
    All organizations may apply.
    Organizations that work to improve health outcomes in women may 
apply. Social organizations that work with, and/or have access to large 
populations of women may apply.
    Individuals are not eligible to become Women's Health Champions.
    Applicants shall submit a letter of interest and identify how they 
support or plan to support the observance(s)'s goals. Applicants will 
be considered according to the organization's commitment to support 
those goals.
    Women's Health Champions may receive recognition from OWH on 
womenshealth.gov, girlshealth.gov, or OWH Social Media platforms. They 
may also receive information and resources for dissemination.
    Funds: None. Neither HHS nor OWH will provide funds to support 
Women's Health Champions. Applicants, OWH, and Women's Health Champions 
will not be expected to contribute funds.
    Application: Organizations may apply to become a Women's Health 
Champion. Organizations should submit a letter of interest 
acknowledging their support of the observance(s)'s overarching goals. 
Organizations interested in becoming Women's Health Champions shall 
identify in their letters of interest those activities that demonstrate 
commitment to the observance(s)'s overarching goals and objectives and 
indicate how they address or support those goals.
    Office on Women's Health Programs and Activities: To achieve its 
mission, the Office on Women's Health leads a wide range of activities 
and programs, including several key observances. To learn more about 
our key observances, visit: https://www.womenshealth.gov/about-us/what-we-do/observances.
    Requirements of Interested Organizations: Organizations must submit 
a letter of interest to become a Women's Health Champion.

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    Organizations selected by OWH to be Women's Health Champions will 
sign a letter of understanding (LOU) with OWH outlining the terms and 
parameters of their support for the observance(s). Selection as a 
Women's Health Champion does not imply any federal endorsement of the 
collaborating organization's general policies, activities, or products.
    Eligibility for Interested Organizations: To be eligible to become 
a Women's Health Champion, an organization shall: (1) Have a 
demonstrated interest in, understanding of, and experience promoting 
access to resources and information regarding the observance's goals; 
or (2) have an organizational or corporate mission that is aligned with 
the observance's goals; and (3) agree to sign a LOU with OWH, which 
will set forth the details of how the organization is supporting the 
goals of the observance.
    Letter of Interest Requirements: Each letter of interest shall 
contain: (1) Organization name, location, website, and submitter's 
contact information; (2) a brief description of the organization's 
mission and/or values; and (3) a description of how the organization 
supports or plans to support the observance(s).
    Submission of a letter of interest does not guarantee acceptance as 
a Women's Health Champion.
    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 237a; 42 U.S.C. 300u-2(a) and 300u-3; and 
section 13005 of the 21st Century Cures Act.

    Dated: August 25, 2022.
Dorothy Fink,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Health.
[FR Doc. 2022-19839 Filed 9-13-22; 8:45 am]
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