National Women's Health Resource Center: News Room

The National Women's Health Resource Center Names Prominent Washington Business Leaders to Board of Directors

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), the nation's leading independent health information source for women, announced today the appointment of Washingtonians Michela English, Susan Penfield and Holly Townsend to the organization's board of directors.

NWHRC Names Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill New Executive Director

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), the nation's leading independent health information source for women, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, as the organization's executive director. In this post, Ms. Battaglino Cahill will oversee NWHRC and develop innovative programs and strategies that will advance education about women's health concerns.

Americans Don't Make the Grade When it Comes to the ABCs of Nutrition and Multivitamins

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Survey Reveals Majority of Individuals Do Not Know What Vitamins and Minerals the Body Needs

Hysterectomy Rates Unchanged Despite Less Expensive Alternatives

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Women are still routinely offered hysterectomy as a primary treatment option despite newer less invasive and less costly alternatives that provide equal or better outcomes according to a new report just released by the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) at the 36th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Washington, D.C.

NWHRC Launches New Online Tool Kit to Help Parents Fight Influenza this Season

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Tool Kit Highlights Three Simple Flu-Fighting Steps: Vaccination, Antiviral Medication, Good Hygiene

New Survey Reveals Life-Changing Events Lead to Women's Renewed Focus on Self

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

New research from the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) shows life-changing events, such as childbirth, significant weight loss or divorce trigger changes in a woman's mindset, inspiring improvements around health, fitness, and, for 42 percent of women, their physical appearance.

Office-Based Positions Lead Dry Eye Hot Jobs: National Listing Unveils Job Categories That Can Aggravate a Condition Affecting More Than 20 Million Americans

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

National Women's Health Resource Center brings attention to an often unreported condition during Dry Eye Awareness Month

Baby Boomer Women Hardest Hit by Pelvic Health Conditions, Says New Report

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT

1 in 3 of All U.S. Women Affected

New Survey Finds the Majority of Women Have a Strong Emotional Connection to their Cervix, But Most Do Not Understand Its Important Health Benefits

Thu, 3 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

National Women's Health Resource Center Launches Campaign to Teach Women about Cervical Health

Breastfeeding at Work Toughest for Younger Moms and Retail Workers

Wed, 2 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

New survey reveals significant emotional and physical workplace barriers to breastfeeding

New Survey Reveals Women Are Unaware of the Dangers of Surgical Adhesions

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Women Focus On Short-Term Concerns Prior to Pelvic Surgery, Not Lasting Complications

Endometriosis: Millions Affected, Many Undiagnosed

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT

New Online Endometriosis Corner Helps Women Get the Diagnosis and Treatment They Need

NWHRC, REDBOOK and Bed Bath & Beyond® join forces to help women get heart healthy

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

New Survey Shows Many Women Are Still Not Aware of the Major Risk Factors for Heart Disease

NWHRC Launches New Flu Blog to Keep You Healthy for the Holidays

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The Flu Blog features weekly postings on the latest flu news, tips for preventing and treating the virus, and short features on flu-related science and history.

NWHRC Web Site, Healthywomen.org, Recognized by Good Housekeeping Magazine as a Top Destination for Women's Health Information

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

As part of an editorial series on the best health Web sites, the November 2006 issue of Good Housekeeping named the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center's Web site, www.healthywomen.org, the top site for women's health information in the area of family health.

The Deadly Difference Between Apples and Pears

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

New NWHRC Metabolic Syndrome Campaign Urges Women to Think About Their Shape, Not Just Their Weight

Research Reveals More Women with Fibroids Discussing Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) with Their Physicians

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Recent survey shows well informed patients work with their physicians to pursue uterine-sparing, minimally invasive treatment option

More Women Select Universal Health Coverage as Their Most Desired Health Advance

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

NWHRC's Annual Women Talk Survey Explores Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle

Second Annual Women TALK National Health Survey Results Released

Large majorities of women say they have all the information needed to maintain a healthy weight, yet 70% worry about themselves or a family member being overweight.

National Survey Reveals Hispanics Engage in Healthy Behaviors to Manage Stress More Than General Population

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

A national survey released today reveals that Hispanics engage in healthy behaviors to manage stress, such as exercising and seeking support from family and friends, more than the general U.S. population, but that stress is still a major health concern for this group.

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