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Sample Public Service Announcements for the Radio

Midwifery Week General Announcement
(:30 seconds; 76 words)

National Midwifery Week is being held across the country this week. As part of Midwifery Week, (Practice/chapter) encourages women to take charge of their health care and their lives. Nurse-Midwives are here to help empower women to take charge of their health.

Let's continue to advance women's health, together. Take Charge! For more information, visit the American College of Nurse-Midwives' Web site at www.midwife.org. (or call Practice/Chapter).

National Midwifery Week Event Announcement
(:25 seconds; 76 words)

It's National Midwifery Week and your local midwives invite you to come out to (activity/event) for a free (screening, Pap smear, etc.) As part of their commitment to be "With women, for a lifetime^®," are you aware that midwives are involved in more than just childbirth? Come to the (event/activity) to find out how to take charge of your health.

National Midwifery Week Event Announcement #2
(:30 seconds; 94 words)

This week is National Midwifery Week and tomorrow midwives are celebrating women's stories of childbirth. Did you know that many women don't really have a realistic information about childbirth? The (practice) midwives would like to invite all women who have had children and those who are expecting to share your childbirth stories and expectations. Remember, you can reap the benefits of a healthy pregnancy by getting all the facts. By sharing your stories, you'll be doing your part to prepare and educate women. Contact the (practice/hospital) at (phone number) for more information.