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How the US Can Keep Moms Healthy and Save Hundreds of Lives Nationwide

March 21, 2024

By: NWHN Staff

Join us for our free virtual Healthy MOM webinar April 10 at 2:30 EST to learn how we can all work together to prevent post-partum maternal death.

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10 Heart Health Facts Specific to Women That Might Surprise You  

February 14, 2024

By: Katymay Malone, Ph.D., MCHES®, Volunteer Health Officer

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Consumer Health Info, Women’s Health FAQs

Since You Asked – Is It Safe to Get the COVID Shot and the Flu Shot at the Same Time?

November 15, 2023

By: Rachel Grimsley, (RN, BSN, MSN) Volunteer Health Officer

I heard that getting the Covid-19 shot with a Flu shot can lead to stroke. Should I be scared?

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Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Are Changing

October 5, 2023

By: NWHN Staff

Get life-saving information from health experts at our free virtual Find It Early Webinar on July 14, 2023 from 12PM - 1PM EST.

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Consumer Health Info: Abortion with Pills

July 31, 2023

By: Katymay Malone, Ph.D., M.A., MCHES®

Medication abortion is the method of safely and effectively inducing a miscarriage using FDA-approved abortion pills. Medication abortion can be used to end a pregnancy up to 10 weeks from the first day of your last period.

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Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening

July 7, 2023

By: Katymay Malone, Volunteer Health Officer

If every woman in the world received adequate health care, almost none would die of cervical cancer. Effective treatments exist for pre-cancerous conditions and for cervical cancer that is diagnosed at an early stage.

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6 UNDERLYING CAUSES OF THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS IN THE U.S.

May 15, 2023

By: Adele Costa and Kristen Batstone

Maternal health is the worst it has ever been in the U.S. But why is that exactly? The NWHN breaks down the main reasons here.

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The Women Who Paved the Way for Informed Consent Laws in the U.S.

March 28, 2023

By: Emily Morson (MS), Neuroscientist and NWHN Contributor

What do operations on the wrong ear, unauthorized removals of foot bones, and forced hysterectomies from 100 years ago have to do with informed consent today? Keep reading to find out.

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Understanding Vaginal pH Levels and What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in women

March 27, 2023

By: NWHN Staff

Bacterial Vaginosis, typically referred to as BV, is a bacteria infection that occurs in the vagina. Women get BV when there is an imbalance in the natural PH levels of your vagina.

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Preparing for the End of Life Now Relieves Burdens on Loved Ones

March 22, 2023

By: Kim Callinan, MPP

As Baby Boomers age, more and more people are having to navigate the onset of a serious health diagnosis, or plan for the inevitable end of life for themselves or a loved one.

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Osteoporosis: Innovations in Screening and Diagnostics

February 2, 2023

By: NWHN Staff

Once a procedure becomes routine, it is difficult to replace. However, the NWHN is committed to a vision of osteoporosis care where all women who need it can receive effective screening in order to prevent unnecessary fractures through both medication and non-pharmacologic interventions.

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Prolapsed Bladder and Treatment Options After a Hysterectomy

January 31, 2023

By: Shaniqua Seth

A fallen bladder, also known as cystocele or prolapsed bladder, is common after hysterectomies. It involves the bladder falling into the vaginal canal.