LITTLE ROCK — The Month of May (MOM) event at the Arkansas State Capitol will again kick off National Women's Health Month with a free block party highlighting health and wellness activities. The special event – now in its second year – will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 in front of the State Capitol and along Woodlane Avenue, which will be closed to traffic. “This block party is both a celebration and a call to action," said State Sen. Missy Irvin, who worked with Rep. Mary Bentley, Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Kay Chandler, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) to plan the event. "We look forward to recognizing National Women's Health Month, and to continuing to emphasize our commitment to bettering the health of pregnant women, new mothers, and babies all across our state." The MOM event will include health screenings, women’s self-care services, informative displays from nutrition and fitness partners, and more. There will also be healthy activities for attendees to join every 30 minutes, as well as healthy food for sale from food trucks parked on Woodlane Avenue. "This will be a truly special way to begin National Women's Health Month," said DHS Secretary Kristi Putnam. "It's an opportunity to learn more about steps you can take toward a healthier lifestyle, and to have fun at the same time."
