Healthy Women Today Newsletter - April 2010

Spotlight on Women's Health

Interview with a woman who overcame addiction

A name like Star Rockers might sound hard to live up to. For Star (that's her real name by the way), it was hard. At a young age, she turned to drugs and alcohol to fit in. Catapulted into a life of addiction and loneliness, she finally hit rock bottom when she contemplated throwing herself out of her apartment window. Learn how she found the path to health and what advice she has for all women.

Read Star's story.

Get Ready For National Women's Health Week

The 11th annual National Women's Health Week is May 9 – May 15, 2010. National Women's Health Week is a weeklong health observance that empowers women to make their health a top priority. Visit the website to find events in your area, register your organization's healthy activity, and place your order for free materials.

		Learn more about National Women's Health Week.
		Send an e-card.
		Register your organization.

The 2010 Woman Challenge

Are you ready for the Woman Challenge? This May, thousands of women across the country will embark on an eight-week physical activity challenge for better health. They will be part of the Woman Challenge, a special feature of the year-long Woman Activity Tracker program that encourages women to get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week. Join now and get motivated with women just like you!

		Register for the Woman Activity Tracker.
		Take the Woman Challenge pledge.

Do You Have a Breastfeeding Success Story?

Womenshealth.gov is looking for stories about positive breastfeeding experiences for our new breastfeeding guide. Please use our contact form if you would like to submit a story about the joys of breastfeeding for consideration. Not all stories that are submitted will be published.

Submit your story!

Body Image

Sometimes it is hard to feel good about our bodies, especially when TV, magazines, and movies show us pictures of women that are not true-to-life. Did you know that magazines sometimes edit photos of women on a computer to make them even more "perfect?" No wonder women often struggle with their self-esteem. Our Body Image section will help you learn how to love what you see in the mirror, how to talk to your kids about body image, and more.

Learn more about body image.

Alcohol Awareness Month Toolkit

Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and encourage people to make healthy, safe choices. Use this toolkit from healthfinder.gov to promote alcohol awareness in your community or online.

Get the toolkit and learn more about Alcohol Awareness Month.

Do you know your blood type?

Girls and Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

Getting your kids to talk to you about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco might seem tough. But, research shows that having a close relationship with your child makes her or him less likely to try alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes. To start the conversation, ask your daughter to take the quiz, What's in a cigarette? Afterwards, sit down and talk to her about what she learned.

Learn to talk to your girls about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

Growing Great Girls Newsletter

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2010 Calendars Still Available!
Available in English & Spanish

We're still taking orders of our popular 2010 calendar (in both English and Spanish). This free calendar from womenshealth.gov offers information about common health problems and important symptoms to watch out for. You'll find charts that describe the screenings and immunizations you need, tips on how to get a second opinion, how to read a drug label, and more — all in a handy, portable calendar you can keep with you year round.

Call us at 800-994-9662 to place your order. Hurry while supplies last!

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. April's spotlight is on National Minority Health Month and STD Awareness Month.

Find statistics from your state.