National Women’s
Health Week
May 14 – 20, 2006
Women’s Health Education Program,
a nationally designated
Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, and
Ambassador for Change in Women’s Health
About National
Women’s Health Week
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National Women's Health Week is a national
effort by the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) and an alliance of
organizations to raise awareness about
manageable steps women can take to
improve their health.
The focus is on the importance of
incorporating simple preventive and positive
health behaviors into everyday life.
NATIONAL ACADEMY ON WOMEN'S HEALTH MEDICAL EDUCATION’S
Definition of ‘Women’s Health’
Women's Health is devoted
to facilitating the
preservation of wellness
and prevention of illness in
women, and includes:
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screening, diagnosis and
management of conditions
which:
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are unique to women
are more common in women
are more serious in women
have manifestations, risk
factors or interventions which
are different in women
It also:
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recognizes the importance of the
study of gender differences
recognizes multidisciplinary team
approaches
includes the values and knowledge of
women and their own experience of
health and illness
recognizes the diversity of women's
health needs over the life cycle, and
how these needs reflect differences in
race, class, ethnicity, culture, sexual
preference and levels of education
and access to medical care
includes the empowerment of women,
as for all patients, to be informed
participants in their own health care
Adopted by NAWHME
September 26, 1994
Women’s Health Events
There are five
places in
Philadelphia
sponsoring
events for
Women’s Health
Week
1. Woodland Avenue Health Center’s
Search Your Heart
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May 11, 2006 - May 31, 2006
5000 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-925-2400 ext. 1076
www.gphainc.org
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc (GPHA), The
American Heart Association, and Americhoice have
partnered to provide a free 12-week program promoting
healthy living, heart health, and stroke prevention that’s
informational, interactive, and fun.
2. Chiropractic Center
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May 14, 2006 - May 20, 2006
10 am to 2 pm
C. Morgan Chiropractic Center
1019 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-861-4637
The center will be conducting free health
care screenings, range of motion testing,
lectures and presentations.
3. Covenant House
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May 15, 2006 - May 19, 2006
9am to 3pm
251 E. Bringhurst Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-844-1020 Ext. 235
or 215-844-0181 for appointments.
Free blood pressure screenings, breast exams, diabetes
screenings, free nutritional counseling, and STD and HIV
testing. Free PAP smears will be available only by
appointments.
4. Healthy Mothers, Daughters and
Sisters
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May 18, 2006
10 am to 2 pm
Liddonfield Home
8768 Glenloch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19136
215-861-4637
Disseminate information to the community on breast
cancer, healthy eating habits, exercise, and women's
wellness.
5. HIV/AIDS 101 & Your
Medication Options
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Germantown Settlement Health Initiatives
May 18, 2006
12 pm to 2 pm
16 E. Wister St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-861-4637
Workshop for consumers and health professionals
accessing HIV/AIDS services.
WOMAN Challenge 2006
Increase your activity! Set a goal and choose 1 of 6
virtual routes throughout the United States to move along
during the challenge. Explore the country without leaving your
hometown! Go to: www.4woman.gov/whw/woman/
Ongoing Women’s Health
Resources
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West Philadelphia Campus Community
Consortium to Reduce Violence Crimes
Against Women
a collaboration between Drexel, Penn and
University of the Sciences that provides
trainings, workshops and prevention for West
Philadelphia
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www.combatviolenceagainstwomen.org
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Ongoing Women’s Health
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DUCOM Center for Women’s Health –
a multidisciplinary center with the mission of providing
comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care to
women. On-site services include:
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primary care internal medicine,
hematology,
endocrinology, and
cardiology.
In addition, on-site laboratory testing and cervical cancer
screening (PAP tests) are available.
Location: 219 North Broad Street Building
Phone:
215-762-5181
www.drexelmed.edu/cwh
The Heart Truth
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of
American women.
One in three women dies of
heart disease.
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Also heart disease can also
lead to disability and a
significantly decreased quality
of life.
Unfortunately, only 20 percent
of women identify heart
disease as the greatest health
problem facing women today
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/
Women and Heart Disease
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About 6 million American women have coronary heart
disease.
Heart disease has no quick fix—even if an angioplasty is
performed, heart disease will worsen unless treated with
lifestyle changes and medication.
38% of women will die within 1 year after having an initial
recognized heart attack
About 35% of women who have had a heart attack will have
another within 6 years.
About half of women who have a heart attack will be disabled
with heart failure within 6 years. Heart failure is a lifethreatening condition in which the heart cannot pump enough
blood to supply the body’s needs.
Tips for a Healthy Heart
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Don't smoke, and if you do, quit. Women who
smoke are two to six times more likely to suffer a
heart attack than non-smoking women. Smoking
also boosts the risk of stroke and cancer.
Aim for a healthy weight. It's important for a
long, vigorous life. Overweight and obesity cause
many preventable deaths.
Get moving. Make a commitment to be more
physically active. Aim for 30 minutes of moderateintensity activity on most, preferably all, days of
the week.
Eat for heart health. Choose a diet low in
saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and
moderate in total fat.
Know your numbers. Ask your doctor to check
your blood pressure, cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL,
triglycerides), and blood glucose. Work with your
doctor to improve any numbers that are not
normal.
For More Information
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To find out more about health
resources, regional activities, and
who is participating in National
Women’s Health Week, go to:
www.4woman.gov/whw/
To find out more on The Heart
Truth, go to:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth