Office on Women's Health Blog
Safety
HHS Expands Access to Childhood Vaccines during COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a third amendment to the Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to increase access to lifesaving childhood vaccines and decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks as children across the United States return to daycare, preschool and school.
OWH Director: How I Make My Health a Priority
OWH Director Dorothy Fink, M.D., celebrates National Women’s Health Week by sharing how she’s working toward her health goals. Plus, she offers ideas on how you can join her!
Helping Your Teen Through an Unhealthy Relationship
What should you do if you suspect your teen is in an abusive relationship? Here are some ways you can help your teen if he or she is experiencing abuse.
Communities Can Help Prevent Dating and Sexual Violence
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently released a recommendation for interventions that aim to prevent or reduce dating and sexual violence among youth.
Creating a Culture of Consent on Your Campus
College is an important time for personal discovery and navigating the world of sexuality. But with the excitement, it’s crucial to get educated about sexual assault and consent.
Parents: 5 Things to Know About HPV and the Vaccine
Dr. Abbey B. Berenson
Parents, you can help protect your child from getting certain HPV-related cancers. How? With a safe and effective vaccine!
12 Things You Want to Know About Flu
Office on Women's Health
Since it’s officially flu season, here are some questions — and answers — about flu and the vaccine.
Sometimes abuse is disguised as or confused with love. But it’s not. No one has the right to hurt you, control you, or make you feel afraid.
Intimate Partner Violence: A Community Response Model
Jodi Schipp, Katie Augustin, Domestic Abuse Project
At your last doctor’s visit, did anyone ask if you were safe at home? It’s important to know why you are being asked about your intimate relationships …
Sexual Assault on Campus: What We Can Do
One in five undergraduate women is sexually assaulted during college. When I think about that number, I want to change it so everyone is safe.
