Health Alerts for Women

The Network speaks out…Some things aren’t for KEEPS

July 30, 2014 - By Cindy Pearson - 0 Comments

Dear Friends, I didn’t expect to write to you today, but when I heard the results of a new study that was published on-line just last night, I knew that you would want to know what the Network thinks. According to this study, menopause hormone therapy… Read More

In Memory of Dido:

July 24, 2014 - 0 Comments

Tuesday, June 29th We remember FWHC/WHS founder & activist Dido Hasper by giving away Self-Help Speculum Kits to honor her vision of empowering women to take control of our bodies through self-exam.  A cervical self exam… Read More

Supreme Court invites bosses into the bedroom

June 30, 2014 - By Cindy Pearson - 0 Comments

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court decided today that the religious beliefs of some bosses can override the health care needs of the women who work for them by denying them contraceptive coverage.  This is a deeply disappointing set-back for women’s health and economic security.  You… Read More