Spotlight on Women's Health
2010
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March
Karen Petersen
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.
February
Carolyn Thomas
Interview with a Heart Disease Survivor
In May 2008, shortly after turning 58, Carolyn Thomas suddenly became a member of a club that nobody ever wants to join by suffering a heart attack. Now a champion for women's health, she uses the heart attack to make women aware of their own bodies and the importance of prevention. Read her interview to learn how she turned her life around and what she's doing now to stay healthy.
January
Caitlin Boyle
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.
Content last updated March 1, 2010.
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