December 1, 2014
Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services blog. The original post date was November 24, 2014.
Blogs
October 29, 2014
"One out of every three women in the United States will experience some form of domestic violence in her lifetime. This is unacceptable, and we as a nation must do better." —Congresswoman Doris Matsui
October 26, 2014
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — an important time to increase awareness of this public health issue. Domestic violence or interpersonal violence (IPV) can have a profound impact on the health, safety, and well-being of women and men, children, and other family members. According to national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetimes. IPV is also connected with chronic health issues, HIV/AIDS, and is made worse by other high-risk behavioral issues, including substance abuse and mental health issues. Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community may also experience IPV in their relationships.
October 22, 2014
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from HuffingtonPost.com. The original post date was October 23, 2014. Read the original post.
October 19, 2014
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read the original article.
October 16, 2014
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Blog. The original post date was October 17, 2014. Read the original post.
October 7, 2014
Were you — or was someone you love — born in late 1988? Start planning for your birthday now!
October 5, 2014
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from the Administration for Children and Families blog. The original post date was October 1, 2014. Read the original post.
September 29, 2014
During National Breastfeeding Month in August, we heard lots of questions about breast pumps and insurance coverage. The decision to breastfeed is a personal one, but with everyone from Grandma to girlfriends giving you advice, it can be overwhelming to sort out all of the facts. We're here with the information you're looking for on breast pumps and health insurance. Check out these commonly asked questions (and answers).
September 18, 2014
Today, I took a pledge to help end sexual assault on college campuses. As a woman, mother, and the Director of the Office on Women's Health, this is a deeply personal issue for me. Before I ask you to join me in taking this pledge, here are the facts.