Women's Health Wellness Equity
No one likes getting sick but there are some things you can do to help keep yourself germ-free and avoid spreading germs to other people. The number one thing is to wash your hands with water and soap. If you can’t wash your hands, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer but make sure it has at […]
Taking care of preexisting health conditions, like heart disease, is especially important if you’re trying to get pregnant. While we often associate heart disease with men, it’s the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Here are some tips to keep your heart healthy: Stay active and work exercise into your weekly […]
Today the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative (PCHHC), the public-private partnership that manages ShowYourLoveToday.com, announces the appointment of a new consumer workgroup chair, Ana Cabello-de la Garza, MSW, MPH. Ana has been involved with PCHHC since 2015 and has been integral in community partnership expansion. Ana will assist with the strategic planning for the […]
We are celebrating the Show Your Love campaign’s FIFTH birthday all month of February! Yes, the original Show Your Love campaign rolled out on the CDC and partners’ websites on Valentine’s Day 2013. Can’t believe how far we’ve come and how much more we have ahead of us. Please follow and join the virtual love-sharing on Twitter, Facebook, […]
Planning ahead More than half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Talk to your partner about if and when you want to have a baby. It’s okay if you want to have a baby—it’s also okay if you don’t. Here are some questions to consider about when you’re thinking about having a baby: […]
PCHHC is hosting a Tweet chat with the March of Dimes, CenteringHealth, and Mother to Baby WHAT: As we wrap up Birth Defects Prevention Month (NBDPM), please join us in celebrating babies and raising awareness of the 1 in 33 babies born with a birth defect. Learn how to protect yourself and your baby from infections […]
It’s never too late to start eating healthy and become physically active! Little changes — like drinking water instead of soda, and eating more vegetables and fruits — can make a difference in your health. When I go to grocery shopping, I try my best to buy fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. […]
The Healthy Start Coalition, as part of its strategic plan to address poor birth outcomes in Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor Counties, Florida periodically hosts women’s health workshop in a manner to educate preconception women on the 16 topics of women’s health, using the original CDC Campaign “Show Your Love” materials. The Coalition teamed up with […]
His & Hers Wellness Visits—What do they cover? Why are they critical to your health and life plans? From The National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy Blog June 21, 2016 By: Sarah Verbiest, DrPH, MSW, MPH, Director of the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative The Wellness Visit: A once a year […]
Mark you calendars! June 13-19th is Men’s Health Week! Men are often an afterthought when it comes to preconception care and sexual health conversations, if they are included or reached at all. What better time to raise awareness about inclusively framing and messaging sexual health topics? When: Thursday, June 16 from 1-2PM ET How? Join the conversation using #PCHchat […]