Spotlight on Women's Health
2009
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May
Janice Verbaro
Interview with a Woman with Lupus
After suffering for 10 years and being diagnosed with two other autoimmune diseases, Janice Verbaro was finally diagnosed with lupus. Read about her symptoms and how her quest to find answers led her to a diagnosis.
April
Kris Carr
Interview with a Woman Living with Cancer
Faced with the diagnosis of cancer, Kris Carr refused to go down without a fight. Her quest for information and no-nonsense attitude empowered her to become an advocate for her own health. In doing so, she created a documentary, wrote several books, and developed a blog and an online community. Read her interview for some inspiration on how to love life — even with cancer.
March
Many people don’t realize the impact of HIV on women and girls in the United States. But for Dr. Anne Teitelman, it’s something she thinks about every day. Read about her thoughts on HIV/AIDS today and what she’s doing to help stop this disease.
February
Lois Trader
Interview with a Woman with Heart Disease
At 47, Lois was diagnosed with heart disease. Although her father died at an early age from heart disease, she never thought she was at risk. Now she teaches women about heart health, the warning signs of heart attacks, and how they can be advocates for their own health.
January
Janis Biermann
Interview with an Advocate for Healthy Babies
Each year, 1 in 8 babies are born too soon; some will have lifelong health problems. Janice Biermann of the March of Dimes is working to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Learn about her work and her personal experiences with premature birth.
Content last updated May 1, 2009.
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