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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Posted by on November 25th, 2024 0 comments Tags:

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation… Read More »

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August is National Breastfeeding Month

Posted by on August 27th, 2024 0 comments Tags:

August is national breastfeeding month. We have compiled some resources to help raise awareness and help you provide support for anyone who is breastfeeding or chestfeeding!  The Office of Women’s Health offers breastfeeding resources, including information on the benefits of breastfeeding, solutions for common breastfeeding challenges, support for nursing mothers at work, and specific materials… Read More »

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July is Disability Pride Month!

Posted by on July 23rd, 2024 0 comments Tags:

July is Disability Pride Month! More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States have some kind of disability. Disability pride is defined as accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. Many disabilities are “invisible,” meaning you can’t tell just by looking at… Read More »

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LGBTQIA+ Health Resources for Health Professionals

Posted by on June 20th, 2024 0 comments Tags: ,

This week’s post is for healthcare and public health professionals. We’ve curated a collection of resources to help you create affirming healthcare environments and deliver culturally and clinically competent care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. LGBTQIA+ Health Resources Searching PubMed for LGBTQIA+ health research This guide from our colleagues at USC has suggestions for MeSH terms you… Read More »

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National Women’s Health Week

Posted by on May 14th, 2024 0 comments

May 12 – 19 is National Women’s Health Week!  National Women’s Health Week is a reminder to focus on women’s health. Despite significant advancements in research, women still face disparities in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of various health conditions. The term “women’s health” encompasses a broad range of physical, mental, and social aspects of… Read More »

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