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He spent six years leading the program, which consisted of three types of screening and educational programs targeting women's health issues. Running a local health department is familiar territory for Jenkins, who spent three years as the administrator for the Wright County Health Department. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
What women do for vanity Mar 11, 2007
The Waiting Room, a drama dealing with women's health issues, opens with the Valencia High School Theatre adapted to a "black box" format on Monday, March 12, and closes Friday, March 16. All show times are at 7p. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Women's Conference set for March 15-16 Mar 9, 2007
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of subjects including couple communication, women's health issues and salsa dancing. On March 16, the day will kick off with keynote speaker Cindy Hoedel, home editor of the Kansas City Star. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Wellness Fair aims to educate Feb 9, 2007
She came equipped with information on women's health issues like regular mammogram screenings and bone density exams. For the most part, she said, women are more knowledgeable about health issues than their male counterparts. (Monroe Courier, CT)
North San Diego Community News Briefs: Stargazing parties planned Feb 8, 2007
Guest speaker Sandra Fichter from the Vista Community Clinic will discuss women's health issues. Cost is 20; 18 for members. (North County Times)
HPV threat real for students, experts say Feb 7, 2007
Recent public service announcement campaigns, such as the "One Less" television commercials aimed at encouraging women to get an human papillomavirus vaccines to help avoid cervical cancer, have brought women's health issues - many of which were often ignored - into the spotlight. Harvard University Health Services chief of medicine Soheyla Gharib said young women are concerned about and interested in new threats to their health. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Cancer hospital readies for debut Feb 5, 2007
"There isn't a breast surgeon in the world who hasn't seen this concept and said, 'I want one,'" said DuPree, an award-winning surgeon who speaks frequently at national meetings on women's health issues. During a tour of the still-under-construction hospital last week, DuPree didn't try to hide her excitement -- at one point describing a surgical suite as "freaking amazing.". (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Fashion Week kicks off with red-hot dresses Feb 5, 2007
"I've always been keenly interested in women's health issues," said Zahn, days before the show. "One thing I've learned from women I've interviewed whose heart disease went undiagnosed is that there is a lot of misinformation surrounding the disease.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Aggie Volleyball Continues Its Support Of Breast Cancer Research Jan 25, 2007
"I would like to thank all those who participated in this program to increase awareness of women's health issues," said USU head coach. "Your supports means a lot to our student-athletes.". (Utahstateaggies.com)
Awareness, prevention featured this month Jan 18, 2007
Included on this month's calendar of national health observances are two very important women's health issues: cervical cancer awareness and birth defects prevention. With 10,000 new cases and nearly 3,700 deaths last year in the U.S., cervical cancer is the second largest cause of cancer deaths in women. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
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