Majority Support Capps Compromise on Abortion A new poll released today shows strong voter support for women’s health provisions included in health care reform packages currently moving though the U.S. Congress. Highlights of the poll of 1,000 likely voters, conducted by The Mellman Group for the Moving Forward initiative of the Women Donors Network and [ Read More ]
Archive for September, 2009
Kaiser Permanente study finds association between diabetes and atrial fibrillation Diabetes increases by 26 percent the likelihood that women will develop atrial fibrillation (AF), a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and chronic fatigue. These are the findings of a new Kaiser Permanente study, published in the October issue [ Read More ]
Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Member Water Advocates is building its ongoing advocacy efforts to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for women and girls. As a water advocacy organization, one of the main themes emphasized by the group is the impact that the lack of safe water and sanitation has on women and [ Read More ]
A free “See, Test and Treat” breast and cervical cancer screening program sponsored by the NorthPoint Heath & Wellness Center, the College of American Pathologists, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) – Minnesota Affiliate, will be held at the North Point Health and Wellness Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on October 6, 7, and 8. [ Read More ]
Sender and recipients of 1959 Emmaus time capsule meet in Boyertown to compare notes, share memories, connect history Representatives from Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) will meet 91-year old Mildred Weidner of Boyertown, a past leader of Girl Scout Troop #33 in Emmaus. With her co-leaders, Weidner addressed a personal, hand-written letter to “Girl [ Read More ]
Lactose Intolerance Has a Serious Impact on the Health of Latinas A new Lactose Intolerance in Multicultural Communities Survey sponsored by the LACTAID Brand found that 77 percent of Latinas reduce the amount of milk or dairy in their diet as a way to manage their lactose intolerance. Yet, 63 percent of Latinas who have [ Read More ]