Women’s Health Equity

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Be A Health Advocate For Yourself

A health advocate (sometimes called a healthcare advocate) is someone who acts to ensure that a person’s needs, concerns, and preferences about their healthcare are addressed by medical professionals.   Historically and culturally, women have been assigned the unpaid task of overseeing and being responsible for the health of family and others. Starting in their 30s—and […]

Remembering Women's Rights on Fourth of July

Remembering Women’s Rights on Fourth of July

It’s been 50 years since a woman could first open a credit card.   And it’s been less than 60 years since married women were guaranteed the right to choose contraception.   Independence Day offers a moment to reflect on the freedoms we value. It also serves as a reminder that our country’s founding overlooked and denied

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