National Center of Excellence in Womens Health News

World Congress Interview with Betty

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:06:55 GMT

It's All About Women's Health]]>
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Mother's Adaptation to Caring for a new Baby

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:37:23 GMT

WVU Researcher Seeking Pregnant Woman To Participate In IRB Approved Study Of Maternal Adaptation. ]]> click here to access the study

The Status of Women and Girls in West Virginia

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:35:06 GMT

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A New Era In Health Care Reform

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:33:37 GMT

Elizabeth "Betty" Critch, the COE's Executive Director, discusses what the Affordable Care Act means in regards to women and their families in this edition of the West Virginia Executive. ]]> By Elizabeth Critch

With the implementation of health reform through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), women and their families have new opportunities to improve their health and well-being.....

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AmeriCorps Week

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:06:41 GMT

AmeriCorps is a federally funded program that offers many benefits to Americans who wish to serve their communities. When asked, many people have know idea what AmeriCorps is, however it is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in helping communities.]]> Read More about AmeriCorps | Visit AmeriCorps.gov

Love Your Heart Fun Lunch

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:31:12 GMT

You can help save lives by hosting a Love Your Heart Fun Lunch]]>
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Fun Lunch Tool Kit

Planning Guide
Invitation
Mixer Game
Healthy Red Foods
February Heart Health Calendar
Love Your Heart Word Game
Heart Health Truths
Heart Risk Challenge
Attendance List
Survey

Rural Health News And Notes

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:29:35 GMT

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4th Annual Leadership Summit on the Business of Women’s Health

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:22:22 GMT

Please consider joining me at the 4^th Annual Leadership Summit on the Business of Women’s Health, April 8-10 in National Harbor, MD.]]> th Annual Leadership Summit on the Business of Women’s Health, April 8-10 in National Harbor, MD. Use promo code ZUN888 to save $400 on your attendance fee. For more information about the event, visit www.worldcongress.com/women.
Attendees will:

Participate in the only event that addresses the BUSINESS of women’s health
Learn how to initiate and foster partnerships in healthcare that will serve your patients, members and your service line
Sit in on a round table discussion with National Center’s of Excellence in Women’s Health from around the nation
Discuss the latest federal initiatives and the impact of health care reform
Identify new opportunities for growth to engage and service all populations within women’s health and reconcile disparities in care delivery
Develop new strategies to improve engagement, satisfaction and loyalty
Network with the top women’s health industry leaders

I hope to see you at the Summit.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:27:48 GMT

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax benefit for low – and moderate- income workers. The EITC can be worth up to $5,897 for families who worked in 2012.]]>
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Health Matters for Women

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:23:45 GMT

December 2012 Edition]]> December 2012 Edition

What Health Reform Means for Women and Families

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:53:09 GMT

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WISH Committee Blood Drive and Health Screening Event

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:22:00 GMT

February 14, 2013
WISH Committee Blood Drive and Health Screening event
John Jones Conference Room, WVU Health Sciences Center]]> February 14, 2013
WISH Committee Blood Drive and Health Screening event
John Jones Conference Room, WVU Health Sciences Center

Celebrate Women’s Heart Health

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:16:45 GMT

WVU Heart institute and the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Celebrate Women’s Heart Health. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, killing one in three women every year.
Together, we can change this by educating women and raising awareness!]]> Celebrate Women's Heart Health. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, killing one in three women every year.
Together, we can change this by educating women and raising awareness!

Join us on January 9th at 11 AM, in the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the WVU Health Sciences Center for the Annual "Go Red" Billboard Photo.

Help us paint the town "Red"! Wear red to show your support for women's heart health on Friday February 1, 2013."

We also invite you to join us in February for these exciting Heart Health Month Events:

Friday, February 1 , 2013
Please join us for our 1st annual Women Love Your Heart Luncheon
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: WVU Erickson Alumni Center
(Proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association)
Reservations: Norma Tennant at 304-293-1047
Please wear red (business attire preferred)
Door Prize heart healthy catering for 20 people provided by Taziki's

Saturday, February 2, 2013
3rd annual National Wear Red Day Celebration of healthy hearts
Free health screening and educational event
No appointments
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: WVU Heart Institute
600 Suncrest Towne Center, Suite 110 2nd floor,
Morgantown, WV
For more information call 304-293-5690

Free health screenings and education include blood pressure, glucose/cholesterol, EKG, carotid doppler, BMI, (fasting is not required) AHA Risk Assessment, nutrition, oral health education and resource counseling, personal pharmacy consultation; bring a list of your medications and supplements