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May 1st, 2007

Daily Health Observances in May

The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them!  After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
Here’s a list of May’s day-long health observances.  Click to learn more about the sponsoring organization.
May 2
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day (read the LW post!)
National […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

May 1st, 2007

Weekly Health Observances in May

The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them!  After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
Here’s a list of May’s week-long health observances.  Click to learn more about the sponsoring organization.
May 1-7
National Physical Education and Sport Week
May 6-12
National Mental […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

May 1st, 2007

Monthly Health Observances in May

The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them!  After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
Here’s a list of May’s month-long health observances.  Click to learn more about the sponsoring organization.
American Stroke Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2007

The Vaccination Controversy Continues

I had no idea I was so controversial, but wow! Over at Weary Parent, we’ve been having an ongoing debate about whether the fast-spreading state mandates for the recently approved HPV vaccine Gardasil is a good idea. Responses have ranged from unmitigated support to moral outrage. Apparently I’m somewhere in the middle, […]

By Kristen King -- 7 comments

February 22nd, 2007

Texas Mandates HPV Vaccine

Earlier this month, Texas became the first state to mandate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, trade name Gardasil (manufactured by Merck). Reactions are mixed, ranging from praise to righteous indignation, including some folks arguing that it gives girls the idea that extramarital sex is a-okay.
The requirement will take effect in September of […]

By Kristen King -- 24 comments

January 11th, 2007

Cheerios for Heart Health (not just for breakfast)

Cheerios announced on January 9 that it will be partnering with The Heart Truth and WomenHeart in a campaign to raise money and awareness for heart disease prevention and education. According to yesterday’s press release,
Although most women do not consider themselves at risk for heart disease, the reality is that almost […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

January 6th, 2007

How’s Your Cervix Today?

If you watch any television or read any women’s magazines, you’ve probably seen Merck’s One Less and Tell Someone campaigns to spread awareness about cervical cancer and its causes.
But did you know that January is National Cervix Health Awareness Month? The National Cervical Cancer Coalition’s Patient Information page is a great starting […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

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