Healthy Women Today Newsletter - March 2010

Spotlight on Women's Health

Interview with an HIV-positive woman

Like many women, Karen Petersen thought being on birth control was the only protection she needed when she was having sex. Years later, she was diagnosed with HIV. Now, having lived with HIV for 17 years, she shares her story with us in the hopes of reaching HIV-positive women and those who still believe HIV is a homosexual disease.

Read Karen's story.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – March 10

Every 35 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. More and more women have become infected with HIV since it was first reported in the early 1980s. Today, about 1 in 4 Americans living with HIV are women. It's time for women to get tested.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is a nationwide initiative celebrated on March 10 every year to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.

Learn more about NWGHAAD.

O, The Oprah Magazine Ranks Womenshealth.gov as a Top Health Website

It's official! O, The Oprah Magazine, ranked womenshealth.gov as one of the most reliable websites on the Internet. Our cancer information was recommended by Paula A. Johnson, MD, chief of the division of Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She says, "I really like womenshealth.gov, a website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It's broad, with a lot of factual information, but it also has a lot of vetted links. Unlike many other sites, it will steer you to trustworthy places. Think of it as a gateway to the best cancer resources on the Web."

We'd like to thank O, The Oprah Magazine and Dr. Johnson for recognizing our great content!

Read the full article from oprah.com.

New and Expectant Moms Get Support

Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. By sending text updates and information to cellphones, it helps pregnant women and new moms take care of their health and give their babies the best possible start in life. Text4baby is made possible through a broad, public-private partnership that includes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health.

Learn more about text4baby.

Hysterectomy

When faced with the decision to have a hysterectomy, women have a lot to think about. Our recently updated fact sheet gives you a basic understanding of what hysterectomies are and when they may be necessary.

Learn the facts about hysterectomy.

Do you know your HIV status?

Girls and Their Emotions

In a typical day, a teen's emotions can run across the board. Why? Their bodies are changing, and their minds are very much a part of this change too. Read our parents section on girls and emotions for resources and tips on issues from mental health conditions to raising confident kids.

Learn about teens' emotions.

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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.

Order your calendar.

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.

Order your copy.

Featured Campaigns

Best Bones Forever!™ – National Bone Health Campaign

Could I Have Lupus? – National Lupus Awareness Campaign

Text4baby – Support for new and expectant moms

Find more campaigns.

Quick Health Data Online Monthly Spotlight

Every month Quick Health Data Online highlights topics of interest and relevant data available on their website. March's spotlight is on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Find statistics from your state.