It’s Worse to Be a Girl in U.S. Than Kazakhstan: Report
Written by: Emma Margolin The United States has finished behind countries including Algeria and Kazakhstan in a new ranking of the best and worst countries in which to be a […]
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The Best Ways For Women To Take Care Of Themselves
Written by: Chloe Pearson Photo via Pixabay by LightStarGod Women often take on so many roles in their lives–caregiver, provider, housekeeper, partner–that it’s hard for them to focus on themselves. […]
Join a Committee with the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA)
Join a Committee with the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) One of the many benefits of your AMWA membership is membership in the Medical Women’s International Association. Sign-ups are open […]
Caring for the Mental Health of an Aging Loved One
Written by: Maria Villeza As your loved ones age, you may begin to notice symptoms of depression, memory loss, and physical impairments. As upsetting as these realizations might be, helping your […]
Check Out What Our Members Are Up To In Our Latest Edition of Postcards!
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All states now required to report Zika cases
All states now required to report Zika cases ABC World News (1/28, story 5, 2:50, Muir) reported that the World Health Organization warned Thursday that the Zika virus is “spreading explosively.” […]
Women medical organizations are still relevant. Here’s why.
Written by: Fatima Fahs Did you know that September is Women in Medicine Month? When I tell someone I’m involved in the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), my favorite response […]
Healthcare Nationally: Substance Abuse in Pregnancy
Substance abuse in pregnancy continues to climb. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) updated their Committee Opinion on alcohol and other substance abuse in pregnancy this June. They […]
AMWA Centennial Interview Series: Dr. Nuzzarello
Written by: Danna Biala Since graduating from medical school in 1986, Dr. Angela Nuzzarello has carved out a dynamic career for herself. In addition to practicing as a psychiatrist with […]
Healthcare Nationally: Breast Cancer Screening
Recent USPSTF Breast Cancer screening guidelines encountered criticism regarding the recent recommendation on annual mammograms for women aged 40-49. The most recent draft gave this a C grade, neither supporting […]