Interviews and Spotlights

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.

Do you plan for the unexpected? I do — with health insurance. What's great about health insurance is that it not only gives you access to routine care, but it serves as a safety net, protecting you from high, unforeseen medical costs if you get sick or hurt.

That's why Stefania Fochi was relieved to learn she could find affordable, quality coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Being with someone who is struggling with depression is never easy. It is difficult to see someone you care about struggle with anger, irritation, sleep changes, lifelessness, anxiety, or even worthlessness. And it's difficult when those feelings affect both of your lives.

On March 10, we observed National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to shed light on the impact HIV/AIDS has on women and girls in the United States. Each year, our goal is to offer support and hope, reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS, and empower women and girls to "Share Knowledge. Take Action."

In the United States, one in four women dies from heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. While older women are more likely to develop heart disease, women of all ages should be concerned about it.

Mary Eriksmoen will give you the same advice.