Healthy Women Today Newsletter - January 2010

Spotlight on Women's Health

Interview with a self-esteem booster

In her mission to end "Fat Talk" and foster positive body image, Caitlin Boyle created Operation Beautiful — a movement that inspires women to post anonymous notes in public places for other women to find. In her blog, Healthy Tipping Point, she records her adventures in healthy eating, running, and overall healthy living in her quest to prove that when women come together, they are all beautiful.

Read Caitlin's story.

Teach your group how to start the New Year with a bang!

If you're part of a women's group and you're interested in teaching your group about women's health, our Event Kit is the perfect tool for you. It includes talking points and access to materials to help make your event, workshop, or luncheon successful. After downloading the Event Kit, contact our information and referral center at 800-994-9662 to order FREE materials for your event.

Download our Event Kit. (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Start the year on the right foot with the help of the Woman Activity Tracker. Make new goals for 2010 and get the support you need to stay on track!

Learn more about the Woman Activity Tracker.

What Do You Know About Cervical Cancer?

During your last Pap test, your doctor may have told you she was going to screen you for cervical cancer. You might think, "Why do I need to be screened for cancer?" or, "Is cervical cancer serious?" You may have wondered, "Will this hurt?" The Pap test is an important tool for detecting cervical cancer. If caught early, the chance of curing cervical cancer is very high. Learn the facts about cervical cancer and your options with our fact sheet.

Learn the facts about cervical cancer.

Was your New Year’s resolution health related?

Keep Teens Safe

Teens will have relationships with a lot of people. Most of the time, these relationships are fun and healthy, and they make teens feel good about themselves. Sometimes, though, these relationships can be unhealthy. Unhealthy relationships can cause someone to get hurt physically or emotionally. Help keep your teen safe with this information from girlshealth.gov.

Learn more about teens and safety.

Growing Great Girls Newsletter

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2010 Calendars Still Available! Order Yours Today.
Available in English & Spanish

Order your copy of the 2010 women's health calendar. This FREE calendar offers information about common health problems and important symptoms to watch out for. You'll also find charts that describe the screenings and immunizations you need, tips on how to get a second opinion and how to read a drug label, and more — all in a handy, portable calendar you can keep with you year round. The calendar is now also available in Spanish!

Use our easy online form or call us at 800-994-9662. Only single copies are available per customer.

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The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages is available to order online and in bookstores nationwide. From the nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers a broad range of health topics affecting women of all ages.

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Featured Programs

Best Bones Forever!™ – National Bone Health Campaign

Could I Have Lupus? – National Lupus Awareness Campaign

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