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34 Menopause Symptoms - all about each menopausal symptom.
All about the 34 menopause symptoms. Learn how to identify menopause and perimenopause symptoms.

A Friend Indeed
"A Friend Indeed" is the menopause newsletter available from the non-profit organization Initiatives for Women's Health. The newsletter addresses issues including pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy, menopausal weight gain and body image, and useful suggestions for being careful consumers of health products and the health care system.

A radiation oncologist - Dr. John Gwozdz
Information on the treatment of cancer with radiation therapy, how to choose a radiation oncologist, what to ask during the initial consultation and more.

A Woman's Way
A Woman's Way is a healing sanctuary, a place where women can find balance and discover that they already are the women they aspire to become. Join us for retreats for women in beautiful Sedona, Arizona.

About-face
About-face is a San Francisco-based group that combats negative and distorted images of women. Their wonderful web page provides statistics, a gallery of offenders, notes on making change, and links to local and national resources.

Adios, Barbie
Welcome to AdiosBarbie.com, a body image site for every body. No matter what your size or background, we hope to inspire you to love your body through thick and thin!

Afghans for Afghans
afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and garments to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan. This grassroots effort is inspired by Red Cross volunteers who made afghans, socks, slippers, and other items for soldiers and refugees during World Wars I and II and other times of crisis and need. Read about the Red Cross knitting tradition. From American hands and hearts Mark Wunderlich, Provincetown, MA Your gift of a handmade blanket or garment will bring comfort and warmth to Afghan women, men, and children who continue to suffer from oppression, war, hunger, poverty, and sickness. Your lovingly made gifts will send a message of concern and hope to our fellow humans on the other side of the globe. Your participation is important.

American Medical Women's Association
The Chicago chapter of this national organization has put online mentoring, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and breast cancer links, in addition to the usual organization information.

American Social Health Association
ASHA is dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences to individuals, families, and communities. The site offers telephone hotlines, answers to frequently asked questions, information about ASHA's programs, and more.

Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
The Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women’s choices in childbirth. ALACE accomplishes this goal by providing training and certification for Childbirth Educators and Labor Assistants/Doulas. ALACE Childbirth Educators and Labor Assistants respect birth as a woman-centered and woman-directed passage. Our goal is to help women reclaim trust in their ability to safely and dependably give birth.

Avalon Hills Eating Disorder Center
Eating disorder treatment center for young women, located in Utah.

Between Us: First Aid kits for the hearts and souls of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer
Between Us provides first aid kits for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer which include videos, handbooks, comfort items and information designed to provide hope, inspiration, and empowerment.

Breast Cancer Options
Most women who are newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer can choose a lumpectomy (which removes just the cancer and a small area around it) rather than a mastectomy (which removes the entire breast). A lumpectomy followed by radiation treatment is just as safe and effective as mastectomy, and usually not as physically and emotionally traumatic. And yet, many women undergo the more radical surgery -- sometimes without knowing their options. If you or someone you care about is facing a breast cancer diagnosis and want to learn more, click here: http://www.center4policy.org/bc071502.html. If you’re healthy and wondering if you should undergo a mammogram, click here: http://www.center4policy.org/mam0302.html

Breast Cancer Watch
Breast Cancer Watch provides up-to-date evidence-based advances (new and emerging) in breast cancer treatment and prevention, with an extensive collection of links and resources, and original commentaries and evidence reports by Constantine Kaniklidis, medical researcher.

Breast Friends-Breast Cancer Outreach and Support
Breast Friend's mission is "Helping women survive the trauma of breast cancer…one friend at a time." Research shows that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Our goal is to teach the other seven how to help her. Breast Friends offers the message of hope and inspiration to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. We teach their friends and families the importance of support and friendship and offer practical ideas on how to help someone going through this critical time.

Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation
Breast implants have been in the news lately, and as a result of the concerns of scientists and consumers, the FDA decided in January 2004 not to approve silicone gel breast implants.

BreastCancerStories.com
We would be honored if you would consider including a link to BreastCancerStories.com on the Feminist Majority Foundation website so people everywhere going through breast cancer, as well as their loved ones, can take advantage of this new, free, valuable resource. Thank you so much, Wendy McCoole, Executive Director & Survivor BreastCancerStories.com 603-759-5640 www.BreastCancerStories.com Wendy@BreastCancerStories.com ====================================== BreastCancerStories.Com Launches Online Community to Help Patients and Loved Ones Communicate During a Difficult Time Website Helps Those Touched by Breast Cancer to Write, Read, and Share Their Stories with Family, Friends and One Another PORTSMOUTH, NH (June 1, 2006)—BreastCancerStories.com today announced the launch of its website intended to help those going through breast cancer to communicate with loved ones and with one another while they are going through treatment. Breast cancer patients are provided with their own unique web address where they can write and upload diary entries and photos whenever they feel the need to write. Friends and family members can visit their loved one’s website whenever they want, follow their story, and leave messages of support. Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients can search through an index of stories based on age, location, type of cancer and type of treatment, find someone similar to them, and follow their story, helping them to not feel quite so alone. BreastCancerStories.com was developed to further enhance the support systems that are already in place today. Being available 24 hours a day allows breast cancer patients and their loved ones to write and read anytime of the day or night. Newly diagnosed women and men also benefit from the website as they are able to read the stories of others going through a similar diagnosis and understand that they are not alone in their fight. “BreastCancerStories.com is the mechanism that brings both patient and loved one together enabling them to communicate and stay in touch via the Internet, at their own pace, when it's comfortable for them,” says Wendy McCoole, Executive Director. “It can be difficult knowing what to say or how often and by creating a place for breast cancer patients to write about their experiences and share their thoughts with friends and family members, as well as with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, is such an incredible support resource.” “BreastCancerStories.com benefits anyone who is touched by breast cancer - either directly or indirectly,” says Sue Gosselin, MSN, RN, OCN, Director of the Hematology and Oncology Center at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. “Providing patients, family members, friends and even clinicians with the ability to read what others are going through will help to bridge that gap of uncertainty.” The website was conceived by Ms. McCoole early in 2005. Shortly after she was diagnosed with breast cancer she started on online diary to keep family and friends updated as she progressed through her treatments. The website was passed on and read by many hundreds of people, at which time she decided to create a similar site so others could share their stories as well. About BreastCancerStories.com BreastCancerStories.com is a non-profit organization providing a free online community for those diagnosed with breast cancer to write, read, and share their journey with loved ones and with one another. Visit the website at www.breastcancerstories.com. # # #

Cancer and Careers
Cancer and Careers is a resource specifically designed for women who battle cancer while on the job. With an information-rich website, educational posters and postcards, and a complimentary workbook in English and Spanish, Cancer and Careers provides resources and a shared community for women with cancer, their coworkers, and caregivers. Cancer and Careers's newest program, “Managing Through Cancer”, provides employers, managers, and HR professionals with the information they need to support an employee with cancer while also maintaining a productive workplace.

Cancer Information Guide
Information on cancer includes most types of cancer such as skin cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer etc., with expert information on their causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment procedures.

Center for Disease Control
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the CDC, the website offers a plethora of information relating to traveler's health, publications and products, data and statistics, training and employment, and funding.

Cervical Barriers Advancement Society (CBAS)
CBAS aims to raise the profile of cervical barrier methods both for preventing pregnancy and potentially HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The website provides information and clinical research updates on cervical barriers, spermicides and microbicides. Members include organizations and individuals around the world working on cervical barriers and issues or products related to cervical barriers. CBAS’s goal is to create an international, professional networking organization including clinical and social science research groups, academic institutions, policy and advocacy groups, trade associations, and pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies.

Chemo Care: Information on Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects
Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends. Outlines all you should know about chemotherapy and cancer treatment.

Concerned Counseling
This internet community features information on a variety of mental health disorders, an ezine, interviews that you can listen to, and chatrooms where you can find support.

Condom
Keepcondom.com is the most convenient way to buy condoms online. Our pride is to deliver the best varieties and the lowest rates at your door step. The best online shop for all your needs.

Corinne Feller Memorial for Ovarian Cancer Research & Awareness
My friend Corrine Feller died a few years back of Overian Cancer is was still in High School. There is a memorial Fund set up in her name to raise money for Overian Cancer research. About the Cause Corinne Feller was a life-long Montgomery, NY resident and standout student and athlete at Valley Central High School. After a 10-month battle, Corinne died of ovarian cancer at age 18. Her untimely death brought to light the need for heightened awareness about ovarian cancer here in the Hudson Valley. Since 1999 a race/walk has been held in Corinne’s memory, and over $185,000 has been raised for ovarian cancer research and awareness. C.A.S.T. (Cancer Awareness Survivors Team) is one of the many worthwhile efforts being funded through the Corinne Feller Memorial Fund. A dedicated and trained group of Ovarian Cancer survivors has been speaking to hundreds of women about this terrible disease and what they can do to fight it. The memorial fund has also donated needed dollars to Screening, Detection & Prevention programs through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. And with the generous donations of concerned individuals, we've produced a free Ovarian Cancer educational video already in use in high schools and hospitals in the region. If you would like the video for educational purposed for your group or organization please e-mail us at mail@fellermemorial.org.

Cultural Revitalization
Information on body image and radical menstruation, including space for readers' own stories.

Eating Disorder
New York: Avalon Eating Disorder Center: www.avalon-eatingdisorders.com. Avalon is committed to providing a state of the art program of specialized treatment for the purpose of helping those suffering with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Atypical Eating Disorders to reclaim their lives. Avalon believes that integrated treatment by a multidisciplinary staff of eating disorder specialists provides the best path to recover. Continuity of care and daily reinforcement is offered in a community based, intensive partial hospitalization milieu. For more information visit the website, email info@avalon-eatingdisorders.com or call 1-866-814-0999.

Eating Disorder
New York: Avalon Eating Disorder Center: www.avalon-eatingdisorders.com. Avalon is committed to providing a state of the art program of specialized treatment for the purpose of helping those suffering with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Atypical Eating Disorders to reclaim their lives. Avalon believes that integrated treatment by a multidisciplinary staff of eating disorder specialists provides the best path to recover. Continuity of care and daily reinforcement is offered in a community based, intensive partial hospitalization milieu. For more information visit the website, email info@avalon-eatingdisorders.com or call 1-866-814-0999.

Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention
Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention is the nation's larges non-profit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.

Educational Documentary on Eating Disorders Now Available
"The ABC's of Eating Disorders" the Documentary. The documentary is an insightful look at anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating with first hand experiences by a diverse group of people as well as health professionals. The documentary was featured on CNN and in the New Times. The website has more details on the documentary, a trailer which can be viewed online and information on ordering. For more information www.zakto.com/abc or email abc@zakto.com

Endometriosis Association
The Endometriosis Association is dedicated to supporting women and girls with endometriosis, educating the public and medical community about the disease, and conducting and promoting research. Find a support group in your area and learn about their family and teen programs.

Fatso
This empowering page is based on the zine "fatso" and "is for people who don't apologize for their size." This page challenges media images with the realities of women's bodies and stories.

Feminist Therapy Online
Offers feminist therapy to women, online, via IM and writing/email. For women who for whatever reason can't get to, or don't want to do office based feminist therapy.

Feminist Therapy Referral Project
The Feminist Therapy Referral Project (FTRP), founded by Bay Area feminist therapists in the women's movement, has been providing psychotherapy referrals for women and their families in the San Francisco area for over 35 years. All FTRP members are California-licensed professionals with many years of specialized training, clinical experience, and community service. FTRP offers information, choice, and empowerment to clients seeking mental health services, respecting each person's particular needs and economic circumstances. We value all kinds of families and acknowledge every person's ethnicity, race, culture, class, sexual and gender identity, and special needs when making referrals.

Full Living: Resources for Celebrating Body/Self
Full Living provides nation-wide education and consultation on Eating Disorders, Body Image, Sexuality, Gender and Sexual Orientation. Whether it is because you are the first point of contact with those struggling with eating disorders, body image distress, sexual and gender expression, or as part of your efforts to provide education and support to your community, let us help you. We develop presentations or workshops specifically for your community, staff, students, or clinicians.

FULL-An eating disorders prevention and empowerment program
FULL -Filling Up on Laughter and Life is an eating disorders awareness and educational program promoting positive self-image and healthy relationships with food. In this insightfull presentation Giulia shares stories of her five year struggle with bulimia and what she calls "a universal dysfunctional relationship with food". Six years as a comedic performer give Giulia the unique ability to use humor and a conversational tone to tackle a difficult issue.

Health Rumors on the Internet
Heard a health rumor on the Internet lately? The risks of plastics in the microwave? Dioxin in tampons? Dangers of cell phones while putting gas in your car? For information about these and other rumors, click here: http://www.center4policy.org/internet.html

Healthy Fish Healthy Families
About eight percent of women of child-bearing age, millions of American women, have blood mercury concentrations higher than the level considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. This means that over 600,000 newborns are exposed to mercury above EPA’s safe level each year. This has prompted the first safe fish consumption guide written by physicians, published at www.MercuryAction.org. The guide will help parents choose what kind of and how much fish they and their young children can most safely eat.

Hungry For More by Robyn McGee
A Keeping-it-Real site for women on weight and body image. Everything you wanted to know about gastric bypass surgery but were afraid to ask. Learn how to take care of your body and love yourself.

iEmily
Comprehensive health site for girls.

Intersex Society of North America
The Intersex Society of North America is "devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with atypical sex anatomy." Its site offers education and action opportunities, a wonderful bookstore, and a chance to hear the personal stories of people affected by the Western medical profession's outdated model of treating intersex individuals. The Intersex Society of North America is "devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with atypical sex anatomy." Its site offers education and action opportunities, a wonderful bookstore, and a chance to hear the personal stories of people affected by the Western medical profession's outdated model of treating intersex individuals. The Intersex Society of North America is "devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with atypical sex anatomy." Its site offers education and action opportunities, a

Kristie Pfaff LCSW, LSCSW
Individual Outpatient therapy for eating disorders, substance abuse, and mood disorders.

Love Your Body Campaign
This page features the National Organization for Women's "Love your body" campaign-- National day of action to speak out against ads and images of women that are offensive, harmful, dangerous, and disrespectful. Sign a petition, learn information, send a letter. Make change!

Lung Cancer Alliance
Lung cancer kills more women each year than breast and ovarian cancer combined. Research shows that women are approximately 1.5 times more likely to develop lung cancer than men. The Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization advocating on behalf of lung cancer patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and those at risk. Support programs include the Lung Cancer Hotline, a toll-free information and referral service; the Phone Buddy Program, a peer-to-peer support network; newsletter; and specialized lung cancer information and educational materials. 888 16th Street, NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Hotline: 800.298.2436 202.463.2080 Website: www.lungcanceralliance.org Information: info@lungcanceralliance.org

Making Friends With Food
Find Comfort living in your own body. Obtain the perfect weight for you. Healthy body images.

MAMM
MAMM is a Women's Cancer on-line and print magazine that helps women diagnosed with breast and reproductive cancer "understand more about their diagnosis, improve their quality of life and assess current treatments as well as new therapies on the horizon." The publication is available online in pdf format.

Medicine (Biosciences)
This site contains a links to 400-500+ sites dealing with medicine and health, including links to specific women's health problems.

Melpomene Institute
This Institute, the "only research organization in the United States devoted to women's health and physical activity," at the moment has a Product Catalog and Membership Information on its site.

Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center
At the Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center, you can get up-to-date information on menopause and black cohosh,hormone replacement therapy and the latest menopause research.

Menopause Information and Advice
Nancy Schurr is a Womens Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience in the field. She specializes in bio identical hormones and natural hormones. Her website gives information on menopause - diagnosis, symptoms and treatments, including alternative treatments.

Menopause Information and Advice
Information and advice on the symptoms and treatment of perimenopause and menopause by a Women's Health Nurse Practioner.

Monte Nido Treatment Center
Get information on this residential treatment center for anorexia, bulimia and compulsive exercise. Consult a physician before entering any treatment program.

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
The leading non-profit information and education resource on breast cancer and a network of over 400 member organizations nationwide.

National Asian Women's Health Organization
Advocates the improvement of the lives of Asian American and other underserved communities in the US, primarily working with federal health agencies.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Working alongside the National Institutes of Health, NCCAM explores complementary and alternative healing practices that incorporate rigorous scientific methods. The sire offers information for consumers and practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine, plus news and events of interest.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition
"NCCC is a grass roots advocacy group who's goal is to educate the public and legislators about the traditional pap smear, new technologies and reimbursement issues facing cervical cancer screening." Find health news, reimbursement issues, patient information links and much more.

National Research Center for Women & Families
NRC for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to improving the health and safety of women, children, and families. The Center goes beyond the hype for new products and programs, to explain what works and what doesn’t, and provide useful information for policy makers, opinion leaders, and the public. It is an independent voice that doesn’t take contributions from pharmaceutical companies or other companies with financial interests in products or programs they evaluate.

National Women's Health Resource Center
The National Women's Health Resource Center is a non-profit organization which serves as a national clearinghouse for women's health information. Consumers who have turned to the organization for over ten years, can now access its resources via its world wide web site. This site provides an extensive "question and answer" area which covers subjects ranging from smoking to contraception to stress to breast cancer and heart disease. Its resource and links areas provide the users with an index of women's health web sites, sorted by health topics. A user can also apply for membership to the NWHRC via the site and subscribe to the organization's National Women's Health Report.

Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center
This site is maintained by a reservation-based, non-profit organization in Lake Andes, SD. Their services and programs address a wide range of issues including "domestic violence, education, health awareness, reproductive rights, and environmental racism."

Oklahoma - A Million Women Organizing for Change
Being the only pro-choice organization in Oklahoma, OKAMWOC's site offers fictional stories, newsletters, news briefs, and highlights of Oklahoma's anti-choice state legislators who are working on parental notification legislation.

Our Bodies, Ourselves
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective's website features excerpts from the book (in English and Spanish), and articles related to health and health activism.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance works to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for increased research for more effective diagnostics and treatment.

Overcoming Overeating
This is the women's campaign to end body hatred and dieting.

Patient Advocate Foundation
This national non-profit organization serves as a liason between patients and their insurers/creditors in order to resolve insurance, job discrimination or debt crisis matters related to their diagnoses.

Pregnancy Options Workbook
All options considered accurately and fairly. Decision making help for women making a difficult pregnancy decision.Info on post abortion and adoption feelings, what's harmful to pregnancies, STD's birth control, protecting fertility. Also, unbiased comparison of surgical and medical abortion.

Recycle for Breast Cancer
Recycle for Breast Cancer is a no-cost, national fundraising program to help the fight against breast cancer while benefiting the environment. You can donate used cell phones, pagers, Palm Pilots, inkjet & toner cartridges and surplus supplies. Our goal is to keep these items out of the landfills by recycling and putting them back to use while raising funds for a great cause!

Scarleteen: Sex Ed for the Real World
Extensive article and community based website since 1998 dedicated to providing inclusive, feminist, accurate and accessible sexuality education for young adults of all genders and all orientations.

Sex Matters For Women
This website stems from a book published under the same title. Developed by a group of three renowned sex educators and therapists at the University of Michigan. The website contains a wonderful F.A.Q section and a lengthy excerpt about the history of women and sex.

Shared Experience
Shared Experience is a non-profit, searchable collection of first-hand accounts by cancer patients and the people who love and care for them. It has one narrow focus: to share personal experiences of cancer survivors and provide a nexus for the recently diagnosed and others to contact one another.

Smoking and Women
It used to be a male habit, but women have "come a long way, baby" when it comes to smoking. Now, lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer. Smoking also causes early menopause, infertility, blindness, heart disease, infant death, and many other preventable deaths and diseases. This site has information about how women are targeted by tobacco companies and what you can do to quit.

Society for Women's Health Research
The Society for Women’s Health Research is the nation’s only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. The Society encourages the study of sex differences between women and men that affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Support Low Income Women with Cancer
The Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic is a state-licensed holistic health clinic that provides free complimentary alternative medicine treatments to low-income women with cancer. Our services include acupuncture, massage, herbs, social work, organic foods and transportation. We have been providing these services free of charge for over ten years and have locations in both Oakland and San Francisco.

Susan Weed: Herbal Medicine for Women's Health
A widely recognized herbalists, Susan Weed offers insight into improving health, preventing disease, and more--specifically for women. Get information on alternative medicine to cope with everyday ailments and chronic problems, browse Weed's bibliography, and locate workshops near you.

terra femme
This site contains information on the 100% surgical-grade, long fiber cotton (cotton staples) terra femme tampons which the site claims are safer for women then other commercial tampons. The site contains extensive information on the health factors associated with tampon use.

The Annie Appleseed Project
Complimentary, alternative (CAM), natural therapies for people with cancer, family and friends from the patient perspective. Make more fully informed treatment decisions.

The Breast Cancer Fund
The mission of The Breast Cancer Fund (TBCF or The Fund) is "to end breast cancer and to make sure the best medical care, support services and information are available to all women." In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, The Breast Cancer Fund identifies – and advocates for elimination of – the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease. THE BREAST CANCER FUND 2107 O’Farrell Street San Francisco, CA 94115 phone (415) 346-8223 or (866) 760-TBCF info@breastcancerfund.org www.breastcancerfund.org

The Breast Site
The Breast Site is an online guide to breast health, breast augmentation, breastfeeding, breast cancer, and bras. Also have a look at the bookstore, news, and mailbag for more information.

The Center For Restorative Breast Surgery
Our website is dedicated to providing information and support to women needing to know more about their options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. (You have a BC section on your website). Specifically, we support the state of the art techniques called the DIEP and GAP flaps.

The Goddess Dancing
We are a group of women smashing patriarchy one hip lift at a time. We believe the body is a great place to be and that your body is a celebration of your inner spirit. We teach belly dance rooted in this belief and our mission is to empower as many women as possible with this dance. Our site includes articles, an instructional video, reading lists, resources and photos.

The Health Psychology Research Group
Devoted to improving women's lives through psychological research, particularly dealing with breast cancer.

The Keeper Menstrual Cup
The Keeper is a revolutionary product for women's gynecological health. It is an internally worn, soft rubber, reusable menstrual cup and is a great alternative to tampons.

The Mautner Project
The only national organization dedicated to providing education and advocacy for lesbians with cancer, their partners and caregivers.

The Progress of Nations (UNICEF)
This site contains sections for women and sections for health, but nothing specifically on women's health. However, there are a number of interesting documents that are relevant to women and women's health. The site has a global focus.

The Thinking Parent
Keeps parents and professionals up-to-date with recently published research about education, parenting, child development, pregnancy, childbirth, physical health, and mental health. The Thinking Parent is designed for busy, information-seeking people who want targeted, high quality information with a minimal time investment.

U.S. News & World Report Breast Cancer Center
U.S. News & World Report has recently launched a Breast Cancer Center in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic.

US Vulvar Health Awareness Initiative
This group works to raise awareness of vulvar health and vulvar disorders and to promote the importance of performing monthly vulvar self-exams. March is Vulvar Health Awareness Month.

Vegetarian Women
A site that supports and hightlights the acheivements of vegetarian women: women who value their personal health and the health of Mother Earth. (Ecofeminism).

Vulvar Health
The Vulva Health Awareness Campaign aims to educate and inform women, doctors, and the media about vulvar health and vulvar disorders. The site hopes to empower women to make educated decisions regarding their health. Explore extensive links, read the news, and find awareness events in your area.

Willow Breast Cancer Support and Resource Services
Willow is a national BCa organization that provides information and support free of charge to those diagnosed with BCa, as well as to their families, friends and caregivers. It is the only BCa organization in Canada of its kind and it has helped thousands negotiate their way through a difficult health care system and make difficult decisions about the kind of care that's right for them. Only at Willow will you always speak with survivors of BCa, who have the compassion and empathy to share their experiences and hard-earned lessons. Of particular interest is Willow's publications of "Coping with your Financial Concerns" and "Living with metastatic Disease" - both available on our web site to download.

Women's Health Hotline
This newsletter provides the media with information on women's health. The newsletters contain few if any links to other sites, while the site focuses on heart disease.

Women's Health Information You Can Use
This website provides easy-to-understand information for women on a wide range of health issues. The National Center for Policy Research for Women & Families is one of the few women's health organizations that does not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies, so it can critically look behind the industry spin when it explains new medical research findings.

Women's Health Interactive
Women's Health Interactive provides a holistic view of women's health, including answering questions about health problems concerning women. The site welcomes all those who are interested in women's health when it is approached purely from a woman's point of view.

Women's Hearts at Risk
This page describes a PBS program about women and heart disease.

Women's Mental Health Resources
This page provides links throughout the web about women's mental health, including a consise list of netlinks associated with eating disorders

WomenSpeak Project
Dear Content Director, I’m writing to request inclusion of WomenSpeak.com as a reciprocal link on your Web site. Based in Springfield, Missouri, the site was established in 2001. The WomenSpeak Project seeks to help women feel better about getting older. Clinical psychologist Nancy O’Reilly, PsyD, founded the WomenSpeak Project in response to her landmark research into women’s perceptions and attitudes about aging. To date, Dr. O’Reilly’s research with more than 1,100 women has shown that nearly half of us are frightened and ashamed of our aging process. Although they may joke about it, women rarely discuss their fears in a way that can help them overcome their anxieties. WomenSpeak.com gives women a: • Platform for sharing and exploring ways to be happier as we mature • View of concerns expressed by women of all ages for their health, finances, relationships and in in(s) and out(s) of their fears of aging • Chance to help each other by speaking honestly about our fears • Source for Help Yourself information about health, finances, relationships and aging • Place to read peer-reviewed research about attitudes toward aging(American Journal of Health Behavior & American Psychological Association July 2004 annual meeting) • Opportunity to collaborate on research on aging and to be part of the book in progress, WomenSpeak: Feeling Good About Getting Older Please let me know if we will be included on your site. I will be happy to provide any other information you need to make your decision Sincerely, Maggie Castrey WomenSpeak Editor 417-883-3525 mcastrey@mchsi.com

Yahoo's Women's Health
This site contains approximately 50 links to women's health pages. The topics covered include: breast cancer, menopause, obstetrics, gynecology, and a number of general women's health sites.