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Web sites on Women’s Health
The National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)
http://www.womenshealth.gov
NWHIC is a service of the Office on Women's Health in the US Department of Health and Human Services. Also known as 4women.gov this site provides original health information on special topics like pregnancy, breastfeeding, body image, HIV/AIDS, girls’ health, heart health, menopause and hormone therapy, mental health, quitting smoking, and violence against women. It also includes thousands of health publications, statistics on women’s health, daily news on women’s health, and a calendar of women’s health events.
4CollegeWomen
http://4collegewomen.org/
This site focuses on health issues facing college-aged women. It is developed by Brandeis University college students for college students everywhere and is overseen by the former U. S. Assistant Surgeon General, Dr. Susan J Blumenthal.
National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC)
http://www.healthywomen.org
NWHRC is the nation's leading independent, non-profit organization dedicated to educating women of all ages about health and wellness issues. NHWRC develops and distributes original, up-to-date and objective women's health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice.
Black Women’s Health Imperative
http://www.blackwomenshealth.org
This is the official site of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the new name of the National Black Women's Health Project, a leading African American health education, research, advocacy and leadership development institution. The site provides news specific to issues affecting black women, health links and hotlines, and interactive health management tools, among other features.
Women's Pavilion (OBGYN.net)
http://www.obgyn.net/women/women.asp
Developed by obstetricians and gynecologists this site offers extensive resources on women's health issues, including columns by health professionals, health news headlines, and a women's health forum.
Women’s Health Center: MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/womens-health/WO99999
Developed and maintained by physicians, this site provides comprehensive information on women’s health conditions, birth control and sexual health, along with interactive tools, and an “Ask the Specialist” feature.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Companion Website
http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/
This site serves as a companion to the classic book on women’s health and sexuality "Our Bodies, Ourselves”. It is developed by the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (BWHBC), a nonprofit, public interest women’s health education, advocacy, and consulting organization. The site is organized into 8 categories including Taking Care of Ourselves, Relationships and Sexuality, Sexual Health, Reproductive Choices, Child-Bearing, Growing Older, Medical Problems and Procedures, and Knowledge is Power. Book excerpts, supplementary content, web links, news, and other recommended resources are provided for each topic within a category.
Medline Plus: Women’s Health Topics
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/womenshealth.html
This site offers very authoritative information on numerous women's health topics from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
National Asian Women’s Health Organization (NAWHO)
http://www.nawho.org/
NAWHO is a national non-profit health organization with a mission to achieve health equity for Asian women and families. The site provides links to information and resources on several health issues including breast and cervical cancer, mental health issues, osteoporosis, reproductive health, violence prevention, and diabetes.
The Center for Young Women’s Health
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/
Created by the Children's Hospital of Boston this site offers "health information, clinical care, and a variety of programs and services designed to educate and empower girls and young women ages 12-22" in both English and Spanish.
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