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Fertility Preservation for Women
Advances in cancer detection and treatment have progressed greatly throughout the past 40 years enabling more people to live longer lives. However, for survivors who had cancer before or during their reproductive years, infertility may be an unfortunate reality, as all of the standard therapies for cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy can have a negative affect on fertility.
Fertility Care at Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Fertility Care offers a comprehensive range of advanced reproductive services at multiple locations in the greater Philadelphia area. We provide a full range of services in an environment of compassionate intervention, sophisticated technology, clinical research, and goaloriented reproductive care.
Mammosite®: Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a lot to consider regarding treatment options. Treatment plans vary based on the stage of cancer, the size of the tumor, a patient’s age, their current health condition and other considerations. If you have been diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer (Stage 0, 1 or 2), with limited or no lymph node involvement, and a tumor size smaller than 3 cm (about the size of a walnut), you may be eligible to receive a newer treatment option called Mammosite®.
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
Women With Hormone Disorder May Benefit From Acupuncture
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700
Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have another baby. When she decided to enter a study testing the impact of acupuncture on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the University of Virginia Health System, she came out with a miracle.
First Day Of Ovarian Cancer Symposium Focuses On Early Detection - Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700
Leading ovarian cancer researchers and clinicians from around the world gathered at the Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium today to hear about cutting-edge developments that may increase the chances of early detection of the disease. Dr. Patricia Kruk, from the University of South Florida, presented her research that could lead to using a non-invasive urine test for detecting ovarian cancer.
Newspapers Examine Reaction To GOP VP Nominee Palin's Announcement Of Daughter's Pregnancy
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) on Wednesday accepted the vice presidential nomination for the Republican Party at the party's national convention in St. Paul, Minn., the AP/Washington Post reports (Espo, AP/Washington Post, 9/4).
Minority, Single Women, Teenagers In New Jersey Less Likely Than Others To Receive Prenatal Care, Report Finds
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700
Teenagers, minorities and single women in New Jersey all have a higher risk of poor birth outcomes and also are less likely than others to receive early prenatal care, according to a report released on Wednesday by state Health Commissioner Heather Howard, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Women At Calif. Hospitals ;With Mostly Low-Income Patients Less Likely To Breastfeed, Report Says
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700
Women who give birth at hospitals in California that have mostly non-white, low-income patients are less likely to breastfeed than women who give birth at other hospitals around the state, according to a report that ranks the rates of breastfeeding mothers in California hospitals released by the University of California-Davis
Survey Examines Issue Of Paid Sick Days Among Employees, Finds Wide Range Of Support
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700
More than three-quarters of workers questioned in a national survey view paid sick days as a basic right of employment that should be guaranteed by the government, according to a survey recently conducted by the
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Fertility Preservation for Women
Advances in cancer detection and treatment have progressed greatly throughout the past 40 years enabling more people to live longer lives. However, for survivors who had cancer before or during their reproductive years, infertility may be an unfortunate reality, as all of the standard therapies for cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy can have a negative affect on fertility.
Fertility Care at Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Fertility Care offers a comprehensive range of advanced reproductive services at multiple locations in the greater Philadelphia area. We provide a full range of services in an environment of compassionate intervention, sophisticated technology, clinical research, and goaloriented reproductive care.
Mammosite®: Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a lot to consider regarding treatment options. Treatment plans vary based on the stage of cancer, the size of the tumor, a patient’s age, their current health condition and other considerations. If you have been diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer (Stage 0, 1 or 2), with limited or no lymph node involvement, and a tumor size smaller than 3 cm (about the size of a walnut), you may be eligible to receive a newer treatment option called Mammosite®.
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
Women With Hormone Disorder May Benefit From Acupuncture
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700
Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have another baby. When she decided to enter a study testing the impact of acupuncture on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the University of Virginia Health System, she came out with a miracle.
First Day Of Ovarian Cancer Symposium Focuses On Early Detection - Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700
Leading ovarian cancer researchers and clinicians from around the world gathered at the Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium today to hear about cutting-edge developments that may increase the chances of early detection of the disease. Dr. Patricia Kruk, from the University of South Florida, presented her research that could lead to using a non-invasive urine test for detecting ovarian cancer.
Newspapers Examine Reaction To GOP VP Nominee Palin's Announcement Of Daughter's Pregnancy
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) on Wednesday accepted the vice presidential nomination for the Republican Party at the party's national convention in St. Paul, Minn., the AP/Washington Post reports (Espo, AP/Washington Post, 9/4).
Minority, Single Women, Teenagers In New Jersey Less Likely Than Others To Receive Prenatal Care, Report Finds
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700
Teenagers, minorities and single women in New Jersey all have a higher risk of poor birth outcomes and also are less likely than others to receive early prenatal care, according to a report released on Wednesday by state Health Commissioner Heather Howard, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Women At Calif. Hospitals ;With Mostly Low-Income Patients Less Likely To Breastfeed, Report Says
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700
Women who give birth at hospitals in California that have mostly non-white, low-income patients are less likely to breastfeed than women who give birth at other hospitals around the state, according to a report that ranks the rates of breastfeeding mothers in California hospitals released by the University of California-Davis
Survey Examines Issue Of Paid Sick Days Among Employees, Finds Wide Range Of Support
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700
More than three-quarters of workers questioned in a national survey view paid sick days as a basic right of employment that should be guaranteed by the government, according to a survey recently conducted by the
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American Medical Women's Association: Dedicated to the care of the woman patient and to improving the personal and professional well-being of its members. Information includes health advice and guidance for the public as well as a contact point for physicians and students.British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health: Facilitates research on the social determinants of health for marginalized women through grants, discussion groups, educational events, and research projects. Site includes publications, contact information and grant and research news.
Centre for Research in Women's Health: The Centre for Research in Women's Health - A Partnership of the University of Toronto and Women's College Hospital.
Dugald Baird Centre for Research on Women's Health: Includes details about the center, research, publications, seminars and a newsletter.
FDA Office of Women's Health: FDA Office of Women's Health home page.
Global Alliance For Women's Health: Coalitions of international, national and Non Governmental Organizations (NGO's) - Women's groups, health care professionals, religious organizations, academics and individual citizens from all of the regions of the world with the intention of improving health care services and research for women...
Healthy Balance Research Program: The Healthy Balance Research Program (HBRP) is a five-year project that aims to foster a "healthy balance" between women's health, family life and earning a living.
Jacobs Institute for Women's Health: Promotes environments where an interdisciplinary audience including health care professionals, researchers, policy makers, consumers, and advocates come together to discuss ways to improve health care for women.
Magee-Womens Research Institute: Magee-Womens Research Institute, established in 1992, became the first research center in the United states to focus exclusively on the health issues of women and infants. It remains the only such facility affiliated with a major university teaching and research hospital and featuring a research ...
NaProTechnology: Catholic-related; promotes reproductive and gynecological health care that cooperate completely with natural systems. Describes therapeutic approaches for infertility, PMS, prevention of preterm birth, postpartum depression, and other conditions.
National Asian Women's Health Organization: Works to achieve health equity for Asian Americans through research, education, leadership development and advocacy, and to strengthen systems serving Asian Americans through partnerships and capacity building.
National Black Women's Health Project: Health education, research, advocacy and leadership development institution promoting the empowerment of African American women as educated health care consumers and working for the improved health status of African American women.
National Center for Excellence in Women's Health: Located at the University of California San Francisco, advances the field of women's health by providing health care for women, promoting women's health research agenda, building partnerships and linkages with community groups and organizations, educating providers about the principles of women...
National Coalition of Pastors' Spouses - H.O.P.E. for Her Heart: ,,,NCPS was formed in January 2001. NCPS' goal is to raise education and awareness levels in minority communities, as well as improve risk identification for diseases and social ills that detrimentally impact the minority community.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Women's Health Initiative: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women.
National Women's Health Foundation: The non-profit support foundation of the National Women's Health Organization clinics, providing birth control and abortion services, patient education, and legal initiatives against anti-abortion harassment.
NIH Office of Research on Women's Health: The focal point for women's health research at the National Institute of Health, ORWH promotes, stimulates, and supports efforts to improve the health of women through biomedical and behavioral research.
Pacific Institute for Women's Health: Improves the sexual and reproductive health and well-being of women and girls, working through advocacy, training, community involvement, applied research and evaluation.
Section on Women's Health - American Physical Therapy Association: Dedicated to the improvement of women's health worldwide through a commitment to quality physical therapy practice.
Society for Women's Health Research: The Society for Women's Health Research is the nation's only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. The Society encourages the study of sex differences between women and men that affect the prevention, diagnosis and tr...
The Jean Hailes Foundation: The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health plays a unique role in providing quality health care to women. The combination of cutting edge research, community and professional education, and clinical care empowers women to make informed choices and encourages women to invest in their health., T...
The National Women's Health Information Center - NWHIC: The National Women's Health Information Center -- 1-800-994-9662
The Veerni Project: Helps rural Indian women in Rajasthan with reproductive healthcare, education, and community empowerment. Site includes services provided, description of Rajasthan, links to Veerni articles and women's health in India sites, and contact information.
The Women's Health Research Center: The Womens Health Research Center, located in Laurel Maryland, offers treatment and clinical trials for a wide range of conditions including osteoporosis, menopause,endometriosis, gynecological disorders, herpes, and various other medical conditions that affect women. Treatments include bone dens...
UCSF Women's Health Clinical Research Center: The UCSF Women's Health Clinical Research Center (WHCRC) provides a focus for clinical research in women's health. Researchers are actively exploring breast health, dementia, HIV in women, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, urinary incontinence, and polycystic ovarian disease.
Women's Health Australia: Also known as The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, a project which will explore the health of over 40,000 women over a number of years. Includes project details, publications, surveys and data.
Women's Health Council (Ireland): The Women's Health Council is a statutory body set up in 1997 (under statutory instrument No. 278 of 1997) to advise the Minister for Health and Children on all aspects of women's health. Its mission is to inform and influence the development of health policy to ensure the maximum health and s...
Women's Health Information: Feminist Women's Health Center provides empowering women's health information on abortion, contraception, and reproductive freedom and reproductive justice. Pro-choice. Abortion, birth control, feminism, contraception, menopause, abortion clinics, breast health, menstruation, family planning, H...
Women's Health Program: Located at the University of Michigan, coordinates direct care, educational and research programs in women's health.
Women's Health Statewide: Government-funded health service for the women of South Australia. Site features current projects, activities and research, recent publications, health questions and answers.
World Health Organization Women's Health: Descriptions of activities, reports, news and events; contacts and cooperating partners; links to related web sites and topics.
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