A list of free publications that provide information on a variety of women's health topics targeted to the community.
Winter 2008
Breast Cancer - October 2008
Cervical Cancer - January 2009
Cesarean Section - April 2009
Endometriosis - March 2008
Epilepsy - June 2009
Heart Disease - February 2009
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV_ - December 2008
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - April 2008
Psoriasis - August 2008
Osteoporosis - May 2009
Ovarian Cancer - September 2008
Scleroderma - June 2008
The Alberto Culver Women's Health Center is a multi-media library for women in all stages of life. Journals, books and videos available in the Health Learning Center are your pathfinders to trusted health information.
has released a new report on women's mental health. Actions Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health explores the role gender plays in diagnosis, course, and treatment of mental illness.
Highlights of the report include:
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression
Rates of anxiety disorders are two to three times higher in women than men.
Women are three times likely to attempt suicide.
Having a history of violence, trauma or abuse is associated with increased risk of depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and a tendency to engage in risky behaviors.
Female veterans may face a higher risk of PTSD than their male counterparts.
Resilience is a key factor in coping with and overcoming mental illness.
In addition, OWH has developed a consumer booklet, called Women's Mental Health: What it Means To You, which addresses the stigma around mental illness and provides tips and resources for women. Both publications FREE. Please go to SAMHSA'S National Health Information Center for both publications; or please call 1-877-726-4727.
For Women with Diabetes: Your Guide to Pregnancy is an illustrated, 44-page booklet that includes information about checking and controlling blood glucose - also called blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthy diet, staying physically active and taking tests and diabetes medications during pregnancy. The importance of planning for pregnancy and getting blood glucose levels under control before pregnancy to decrease the risk of birth defects associated with diabetes is emphasized. Logs for recording daily blood glucose and ketone levels, food intake and physical activity are included. Produced by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health, the new booklet is available at www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/pregnancy. A Spanish-language version of the booklet will be available soon.
Author: The National Women's Health Education Center (womenshealth.gov)
Description: This guide to staying healthy is brought to you by womenshealth.gov because we understand women's needs for quick and trustworthy information to help their constantly changing bodies and minds. Your health needs nurturing to live long and well throughout the years, which requires a holistic approach throughout the "health span"- the quality years you can have in addition to just your years of life. This approach to life-long health begins with healthy behaviors to prevent and manage the many health conditions that can affect you. Although there are genetic risks that you cannot control for many diseases, there are some risks that you can overcome by following key preventive steps. These steps are outlined in this booklet and are not difficult to follow! Please use them to make healthy choices for yourself and for the people you love. You may download this guide in English, Spanish or Chinese at The National Women's Health Education Center.
Author: The National Women's Health Education Center (womenshealth.gov)
FREE 2009 Women's Health Calendar offers information about common health problems and important symptoms to watch out for. You'll also find charts that describe the screenings and immunizations you need, tips on how to get a second opinion and how to read a drug label, and more – all in a handy, portable calendar you can keep with you year round! Order your copy by contacting 800-994-9662 (TDD: 888-220-5446).
The National Women's Health Resource Center has a large selection of publications on a wide variety of health issues. Please visit the Publications & Resources web page to view, download and print their publications. |
