HealthyWomen

I recently had the chance to visit Washington, D.C., to introduce Soy HealthyWomen at our annual CAC meeting. This trip marked several firsts for me — my first time in the capital and my first time meeting our team in person after eight months of working remotely! Getting to connect face-to-face with this small but mighty team of phenomenal women made the experience all the more meaningful. Being my first time in the capital, it felt even more meaningful to present something so close to my heart. As a Latina woman, working on this project has been truly rewarding. Soy HealthyWomen is all about empowering Hispanic and Latina women with the health knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions. Collaborating with the Entravision team — whose broadcast properties include the largest TV affiliate group of the Univision and #UniMás network — has been inspiring. I’m so thankful to Jessica (Nader) Goddard and our CEO, Beth Battaglino, for the opportunity to bring this vision to life. I’m excited to keep advocating for women’s health and looking forward to everything we’ll accomplish with Soy HealthyWomen and HealthyWomen.

I have something really special to share with you: Soy HealthyWomen! Our goal is simple: to amplify HealthyWomen’s mission of educating women so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellness and to ensure our content is available to all those who need it. We’ve been creating reliable health information in Spanish for years and now, with the help of Entravision whose broadcast properties include the largest TV affiliate group of the Univision and #UniMás networks, we’re launching an entire site and a a Facebook page dedicated to engaging, educating and empowering Hispanic and Latina women to take charge of their health and wellness. Thank you for the trust you have put in HealthyWomen for 35+ years. We’re honored to be expanding our reach to Spanish-speaking communities so they too can have accessible health information in the language they read, think and dream in. 💪💕 Like and share Soy HealthyWomen on Facebook!

⏰ For those with intact female sex organs, #menopause marks a significant health milestone. Any bleeding after 12 consecutive months of no menstrual period should be investigated to rule out possible endometrial cancer. 📈 #Uterinecancer rates are increasing, with #Blackwomen facing a higher risk and double the mortality rate of white women with the disease. The type of experience described in this story is one of many reasons, my co-author, Charlene Rothkopf, and I wrote Navigating Your Healthcare Journey: Lessons Learned to Get the Care You Need and Deserve, published by Bold Story Press: https://lnkd.in/gGWw9B6s 👏 Kudos to Margie Wilson for sharing her story, to HealthyWomen for bringing stories forward, and to Dr. Kemi Doll for establishing ENCANA (the Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans)! American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), National Medical Association, American Cancer Society, Cerise J., Sharon Marable, MD, MPH, FACP, Charlotte Owens, MD, FACOG, Nuchelle Beck, Ebony Bell, MBA, Nakecia Taffa, Briana Evans, MBA, Elaine S. Rubino, MBA, Keisha Smith, Gregory Taylor, Chris Hemphill, Stella A. Safo, MD MPH, Stella Dantas https://lnkd.in/eQ4DEvQQ

✨Introducing Soy HealthyWomen!✨ At HealthyWomen, we believe that health education should be available for everyone in their language of comfort. That’s why we’ve been creating content in Spanish for many years. We’re thrilled to announce we’re now launching an entire site and a Facebook page dedicated to engaging, educating and empowering Hispanic and Latina women to take charge of their well-being. Women in this community often face unique health challenges, from navigating complex healthcare systems to finding culturally relevant resources. With Soy HealthyWomen, we’re closing the gap by providing content that not only educates them but does so in the language they read, think and dream in. 💪💕 There is no better partner with whom to amplify our Spanish content than Entravision, a media and ad tech company whose broadcast properties include the largest TV affiliate group of the Univision and #UniMás networks and one of the largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations in the U.S. Join us in spreading the word — like and follow Soy HealthyWomen on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3Uimbm

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to listen to the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)’s latest podcast on ensuring older adults have access to age-appropriate vaccines. This comes ahead of this week’s CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting where the committee is expected to vote on lowering the age-based recommendation for the pneumonia vaccine to age 50 and older. This policy change would go a long way to simplify and broaden access to those most vulnerable to respiratory disease.

#ICYMI: In August, #everyBODYcovered hosted a webinar with HealthyWomen where experts discussed the importance of #obesity care for #womenshealth and how employees can advocate for improved employer-sponsored coverage. For more insights from the webinar, read our recent blog post: https://bit.ly/3BHjZzc

Today, CVEEP released survey findings on public perceptions of future pandemic preparedness. Key takeaways: R&D, vaccine access, and clear understanding of vaccine science are crucial. President and CEO of HealthyWomen, Beth Battaglino stresses the importance of trusted info to build confidence in vaccines. Read more about the survey: bit.ly/4eUNewy