National Women’s Checkup Day is observed in the United States every second Monday of May, marking the beginning of National Women’s Health Week. This annual awareness day is promoted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to encourage women to prioritize their health through regular medical checkups and screenings. The day highlights the unique health issues women face, including cancer, HIV, STIs, mental health conditions, and non-communicable diseases, and addresses the gender-biased diagnosing that often results in women receiving care later than men. Common practices on this day include scheduling annual physicals and necessary health screenings, such as blood pressure and cervical cancer screenings. Women are also encouraged to motivate others to schedule their checkups and to share information on social media using hashtags like #NationalWomensCheckupDay.