Healthy Women Today Newsletter - October 2011

What Women Want to Know

Highlights from the womenshealth.gov information and referral center

A woman wrote to us wondering if she was being abused. She said her husband had never hit her, but he wouldn’t let her talk to her sisters and demanded to know where she was at all times. He often got angry, broke furniture, and threatened to kill her dog. Sometimes he hid her epilepsy medication and accused her of being a drug addict. We encouraged her to call 911 if she was in immediate danger and to talk with her doctor or nurse. We gave her the number for her local domestic violence hotline. We also gave her information on how to safely leave an abusive relationship.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE)
• Violence Against Women
• Office on Violence Against Women
• National Network to End Domestic Violence

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Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many of us have friends or family members whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. It is the second largest cause of cancer deaths in women (after lung cancer). With proper screening, breast cancer can often be found early, when it is easiest to treat. Many women live full lives after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Whether you are facing a breast cancer diagnosis or just looking for more information on how to be screened, we can help you find the information and resources you need.

Learn more about breast cancer.

Affordable Care Act Funds Prevention

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently granted millions of dollars to state and local officials to improve the health of the public through programs to assist people who want to quit smoking, get help for alcohol or drug problems, or receive the preventive treatments they need. Preventive care keeps people healthy and saves money. Learn more about preventive services covered by the Affordable Care Act.

Read more about preventive services.

Healthy Recipes for a Healthy Life

Are you looking to increase the amounts of fruits and vegetables in your diet? In these recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), vegetables take the spotlight. They're healthy and full of flavor!

• Corn and black bean burritos
• Tuna and avocado Cobb salad
• Spinach and corn pancakes
• Couscous with carrots, walnuts, and raisins

Check out more recipes from NHLBI.

Health News Headlines

• CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
• Lung Cancer Rates Begin to Decline for U.S. Women
• Linking Pharmacies with Doctors' Offices Can Improve Medication Adherence
• Women With BRCA Mutations Get Cancer Diagnosis Earlier Than Before
• Healthy Living Can Cut Chances of Developing Diabetes

Get more news.

Quick Health Data Online Monthly Spotlight

Every month Quick Health Data Online highlights topics of interest and relevant data available on its website. October's spotlight is on National Hispanic Heritage Month.