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The War on Women's Health

The far right and their representatives in Congress and many state houses sure have a unique way of celebrating the centennial anniversary of International Women's Day. News that the Texas House of Representatives last week appr [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

International Women's Day / Not yet in a league of their own

It was during the Sydney Olympics in 2000 when women's weightlifting was first introduced. Seven years ago in Athens, women's wrestling officially became an Olympic event. Next summer in London, women boxers will gain take the ri [...]

Posted On : Mar, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Women’s health: Getting cover

A woman's role has evolved over the years from taking care as a home-maker to presenting strategies in a boardroom of multinational corporations. Women play multiple roles - they go to office and also take care of the family simultan [...]

Posted On : Mar, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Assault on women’s health cloaked as deficit reduction

We are writing to alert readers about the most aggressive assault on women’s health in American history. This week the House of Representatives voted to eliminate the national family planning program known as Title X. The House wil [...]

Posted On : Mar, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

Girl's Amazing Winning Shot Is Victory for Women's Sports (V...

I taught Danielle Clauson everything she knows. I'm sure a lot of people are saying that today after her brilliant move in Monday's basketball game between Concordia University and the College of Idaho. She used her head, and her [...]

Posted On : Mar, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

Free seminar to highlight women's health

OWEGO Lourdes Hospital's Breast Care Center will host a free seminar on important issues in women's health from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Owego Treadway Inn, 1100 Route 17C, Owego. Dr. Niru Anne will talk about the latest inform [...]

Posted On : Mar, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

Keep women’s health a priority

Remember sex ed. class in middle school? It was mortifying and the information easily forgotten. In the adult world, there’s no teacher to turn to and accurate knowledge is hard to come by, especially if one can’t visit a doc [...]

Posted On : Feb, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

More events for women motor sports fans in the works

Women and motor sports are getting into higher gear in Singapore, with more events being organised as interest in them picks up speed. Red Bull is launching an inaugural search in Singapore for a woman driver to race in the upcoming 1,00 [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Women In Sports: Amelia McCall is no ordinary athlete

Watching Amelia McCall on the court was always a treat. The former Montgomery Academy girls basketball and volleyball star had talent. That was easy to see, even before she went to Emory University and earned All-America honors.The senio [...]

Posted On : Feb, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Women 'Go Red' for Heart Health Awareness

February is a month we often see red hearts everywhere and the American Heart Association hopes that all of those hearts will remind people the importance of heart health. "The month of February is women's heart health mont [...]

Posted On : Feb, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Congress, Texas Legislature debate measures affecting women'...

A Texas proposal sparking national controversy because it would require women to have a sonogram at least 24 hours before an abortion is expected to be debated by the Texas Senate as soon as today. While some Democrats are expected [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Morning State Sports Briefs: UW women's hockey sweep North D...

The top-ranked University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team completed a two-game sweep of No. 8 North Dakota with an 8-4 victory in Madison Sunday at the Kohl Cneter. Brianna Decker and Meghan Duggan had two goals apiece in Wis [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Clinic to focus on women's health issues

Effingham Hospital has announced Janice Ford will be providing health care services in a new location at 1451 Ga. 21 South, Suite H, in Springfield. Ford will see patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, and her practice has a spec [...]

Posted On : Feb, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

2010 helped grow women's hockey

A year ago, just prior to the 2010 Olympics, I was so excited for my sport of women's hockey. It was my first trip to the Olympics as an observer and I must admit I was nervous. I even had to have a little talk with myself to m [...]