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HIV Prevention Starts with Me: Women and Girls, Ending the HIV Epidemic Together
HIV.gov
Today, March 10th, we observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The theme this year is HIV Prevention Starts with Me: Ending the HIV Epidemic Together.
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OWH Resolutions: Where Are They Now?
Last year, I asked some of my colleagues to share their plans for improving their health and well-being in 2018. As the year is coming to a close, I asked them to give us an update.
Healthy Cooking Tips Around the Holidays
Rather than skipping or cutting out your favorite dishes, why not try making a few small changes to your recipes to cook up healthier versions? Try these tips from a food blogger.
Your Family’s Health Is Your Health
“How could this happen to me?” This is what one of my colleagues says her mother kept saying after she found out she had heart disease.
Temeika L. Fairley
I was sitting next to her as she told her story of being diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer at the age of 27.
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.
How to Encourage Girls to Go After Their Dreams
Brittney Storm Rankin
Check out these tips to encourage your daughter, granddaughter, niece, younger sister, or any girl you know to have the confidence to work toward her goals.
An Interview About Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a serious problem. We spoke with Dr. Danielle Johnson to discuss suicide and what women should do if they’re having suicidal thoughts.
Q&A With a Sickle Cell Disease Expert
Dr. Nirmish Shah shares some sickle cell disease basics and talks about his research aimed at helping patients manage sickle cell disease.
Iwona was supposed to be in surgery that day to remove a large fibroid. But while she was getting prepped for surgery, the news came: She had stage 4 uterine cancer.
I Can Do It! Mentorship Becomes a Lifelong Friendship
Haley Barber
Throughout my mentorship, I not only fostered social support — I also developed lasting friendships.
