Women's Health Care

Women's health concerns encompasses issues related to their reproductive health as well as those conditions that strike women (rather than men) most frequently, such as osteoporosis, pelvic pain, and urinary incontinence. Although medical advances are being made daily in these areas, women's health care increasingly includes diet and fitness counseling, as the medical profession understands the greater impact these two preventative factors can have on women's overall health and wellness.To learn more about women's health concerns, read on.

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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Month

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome or APS is an autoimmune disorder in which the body recognizes certain normal components of blood and/or cell membranes as foreign substances and produces antibodies...

The Women’s Health Checklist: the Tests You Should Have

Do you know what health tests you need to complete as a woman with a disability? We give you a comprehensive checklist by age and lifestyle to keep you on track.

The Women’s Sexual Health Checklist: the Tests You Should Have

Are you sexually active? Are you practicing good sexual health habits? Find out what tests you need to maintain optimal sexual health.

Environmental Chemicals and Hormones: How They Damage Women’s Health

Do you know that your health can be affected by environmental chemicals and hormones? Find out which ones and how to avoid exposure to these harmful everyday toxins.

Accessible Mammogram Screening for Women with Disabilities

Women with disabilities are at an increased risk for breast cancer, but it's harder for this group to find accessible mammogram screening. Why is this and where can you find screening?

Women with Disabilities at Greater Risk for Undetected Cervical and Breast Cancer

Women with disabilities receive too little preventative care when it comes to breast and cervical cancer. Find out why, and what you can do to take care of your health needs.

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