Past President Diane Helentjaris represented AMWA June 27 at the "Let's End HPV-Related Cancers" Congressional Briefing in Washington, DC. Interest on the hill appeared high as the briefing drew a standing room only crowd of well over one hundred... buff.ly/2u043Sr
From exposure to extreme weather and heat waves to worsening air pollution and the spread of insect-borne disease – climate change is a health emergency. That’s why AMWA has signed on to the Climate, Health, and Equity Policy Action Agenda. You can read... buff.ly/31Rr4Xl
Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, encourage people to get tested for HIV. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Many people with HIV don’t have any... locator.aids.gov/
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month. Scleroderma affects over 100,000 people in North America. Because it is relatively uncommon and has a wide variety of symptoms, it’s difficult to diagnose; many patients suffer with scleroderma for years before... buff.ly/2t5QyQp
This week is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Join in on the prevention and host your own free screening day. Find out more at the link below! buff.ly/2I3rQcv
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to public health. Learn more about how APHA and others are taking action: #NPHW buff.ly/2W9gjff
AMWA has partnered again with the World Health Care Congress (WHCC19) happening April 28-May 1st 2019. Don't forget to use your AMWA member discount! buff.ly/2Ip0saE
Join The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health at their annual meeting in Arlington, VA. Sign up at the link below. buff.ly/2HYwzMx
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April is National Autism Awareness Month, we will use this month to promote acceptance and appreciation and self determination for all. buff.ly/2FMSZi7
Today starts Alcohol Awareness Month, One in every 12 adults, or 17.6 million people, suffer from alcohol use disorder or alcohol dependence. Let us all work together to reduce the stigma and be available for individuals seeking assistance. buff.ly/2TAwoct
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APSA’s 15th Annual Meeting will be held April 5 – 7, 2019 in Chicago, IL in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of American Physicians (AAP). These are two prominent... buff.ly/2Nj91CI
The EndoMarch global movement is leading the way in the fight for urgently-needed changes in the way we diagnose and treat endometriosis, a potentially crippling, whole-body chronic disease, affecting an estimated 200 million women, girls, and... buff.ly/2EmTuP8
Help celebrate National Poison Prevention Week!
Contact your local poison control center to request educational materials and find out about poison prevention campaigns in your area. Encourage your friends, family, or constituents to... aapcc.org/prevention/nppw/
This week for #WomensHistoryMonth we will recognize Gertrude Elion the Nobel Prize Winner in Physiology or Medicine of 1988. She was a part of a team that pioneered novel ways to develop pharmaceuticals using the knowledge of the disease and... buff.ly/2BTz2Up
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Applications are now being accepted for the AMWA Fellowship Program.
The American Medical Women’s Association Fellowship Program serves to recognize and honor distinguished members of AMWA who have accomplished outstanding achievements in science,... buff.ly/2Exg3AK
Today is World Kidney Day! Kidney disease is the 6th fastest growing cause of death and affects 850 million people worldwide. Watch this quick video to learn about the 8 Golden Rules to keep your kidneys healthy! buff.ly/2NjbHQB
Join the NIH for the Improving Maternal Health: Behind the Numbers, 4th Annual NIH Vivian W. Pinn Symposium
May 15 12pm-4pm
Register now! buff.ly/2U6vcOU
"International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance." Let's celebrate together for a more balanced tomorrow. #BalanceforBetter#IWD2019
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month! Colorectal cancer isn’t just a 50+ disease. In fact, the rates of young onset colorectal cancer have increased. The new recommended age for screening is 45, so #DontAssume you and your loved ones... buff.ly/2IlxhzJ
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Today, March 4th, is International HPV Awareness Day. To learn more about the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer check out the Us vs HPV YouTube playlist below! youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…