Women's Health Activist articles from September 2007

Women's Health Activist archives from September 2007

The high costs of drug costs.
September 1, 2007... ENSURING THAT HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE that meets the needs of diverse women is available to everyone is one of the three goals central to the National Women's Health Network's vision for improving women's health. This means not only expanding...

Why I work for health care for all and say "no" to screening tests for me (at least some of the time).
September 1, 2007... A few weeks ago, like lots of busy working women, I had to schedule my well-woman exam during the middle of a work day and had to hop from the doctor's office right back to work. As it happened, that day I was preparing for a presentation about...

Made-to-order vaginas.(vaginoplasty)
September 1, 2007... "A sexy surgery that can make you like a virgin... women all over the world are discovering a new fountain of youth." (1) This is how "vaginoplasty", a surgical procedure that involves cutting or burning the vaginal wall, is being described in...

More than a choice: a progressive vision for reproductive health and rights.(Center for American Progress)
September 1, 2007... Progressives who are committed to reproductive health rights currently face hostile opposition from social conservatives and self-doubt among allies. Americans, in their discomfort with abortion, have disengaged from a narrow and entrenched...

Give at the office!(National Women's Health Network)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... What better way to demonstrate your commitment to the NWHN than by giving at your workplace. This fall is the perfect time to make NWHN your preferred charitable giving organization. Let others know you are doing this, so they can follow you...

Diagnosing gender disparities in health care.(young FEMINISTS)
September 1, 2007... Until I became a women's health advocate immersed in the nuances of Medicaid, health insurance, and other complicated policy issues, I never truly appreciated the numerous disparities that exist between the ways men and women access the health...

Hormonal contraception is used by over 100 million women worldwide, and understanding whether its use changes a woman's risk for contracting HIV is a critical public health issue.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
September 1, 2007... Hormonal contraception is used by over 100 million women worldwide, and understanding whether its use changes a woman's risk for contracting HIV is a critical public health issue. A recent study found no association between hormonal...

A recent study reviewing 192 previously published, randomized-controlled trials on statin drugs confirms our suspicions.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A recent study reviewing 192 previously published, randomized-controlled trials on statin drugs confirms our suspicions. The study looked at trials that either compared two statin drugs, or a statin and non-statin drug, to explore the impact of...

According to a recent study, consumer-driven health plans (high-deductible plans combined with a savings account) generally require women to pay higher out-of-pocket costs for maternity care than do traditional insurance plans.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... According to a recent study, consumer-driven health plans (high-deductible plans combined with a savings account) generally require women to pay higher out-of-pocket costs for maternity care than do traditional insurance plans. The study...

Unsafe IBS drugs back on the market.(Prescription for Change)
September 1, 2007... Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a vague term for a vague disorder. The diagnosis is one "of exclusion", meaning that it's what doctors are left with when tests fail to reveal another diagnosis, IBS is a syndrome rather than a disease because...

G-spot.(Michael Moore's film "Sicko")(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Michael Moore's newest film "Sicko" sheds light on the nearly 50 million Americans without health insurance, and the many more who are insured but lack adequate coverage. "Sicko" points out flaws in the American health system, and compares our...

Sore spot.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... In June, President Bush nominated James Holsinger for the position of U.S. Surgeon General. Holsinger has a history of homophobia: he founded Hope Springs Community Church, which counsels those who no longer wish to be gay or lesbian. He also...