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Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. More than likely, you have never heard of Dystonia. Even if you have, you may want to learn more about this disorder as June is Dystonia Awareness Month. Read on for further details about Dystonia from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Read the rest of this article. Hot Topics of the Month: The "Date Rape" National Women's Health Week 2004
Spanish Guest Editor Feature For June 2004: Diabetes & Hypertension: A Deadly Pair A great percentage of the people with diabetes develop hypertension, which also can represent a considerable risk. In this article Dr. Williams B. White, MD, FACP from the University of Connecticut Health Center, comments on this deadly pair, and at the same time he offers good advice for the people with diabetes that they look for to maintain their pressure in good state. Read the rest of this month's article. | From the NWHIC Project Director U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services Remember as a child when summer vacation meant you could ride your bike, play at the beach, run through the sprinkler and build a tree house—all in the same day! For some of us, even the thought of doing all of that makes us tired. The fact is, most of us aren't getting as much exercise as we need these days. With all the information available about the importance of fitness and new ways to incorporate physical activities in our lives every day--it’s about time to for all of us to make the MOVE. With the warm weather and sunny skies, you’ll have many opportunities to join your kids on a bike ride, plant flowers in your garden, park in the farthest parking spot away from the mall, use your lunch break to go to the gym, or walk to do your errands. Pretty soon you’ll find out it is easy to incorporate 30 minutes or more of physical activity in each day. While I know the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) primarily focuses on women’s health, this month we’d like to highlight Men's Health Week (June 14-20). Our recently updated "Men's Health" page includes a section with Screening Tests and Immunization Guidelines for men (http://www.4woman.gov/mens/). During Men’s Health Week, share this part of our web site with the men in your life, and take the time yourself to learn about leading men's health concerns today. Remember that the moments you take for your health now, even if they seem small, will give you more energy, more focus, and more strength for your future. Valerie Scardino, M.P.A. 4GIRLS.GOV HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! Check Out our NEW Mental Health Section! Please visit our new page at www.4woman.gov/mh/ BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE! NWHIC CAN ANSWER YOUR BASIC BREASTFEEDING
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2004 MINORITY WOMEN'S HEALTH SUMMIT –SAVE THE DATE! JW Marriott Hotel Objectives for the 2004 Minority Women's Health Summit This conference will build on the outcomes of the 1997 National Conference "Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Partnerships to Improve Minority Women's Health." Key areas in women's health including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS will be highlighted. The goals of the conference include:
For more information please contact: Elizabeth David
at (202) 205-0571, Adrienne Smith at (202) 690-5884, or Frances Ashe-Goins
at (202) 690-6373. 
2004 AAPA Conference The American Academy of Physician Assistants, established in 1968, is the national voice for physician assistants (PAs) in all medical and surgical specialties. AAPA's Annual Physician Assistant Conference is the only national meeting for all PAs, PA students, and PA educators. Attendance at this conference continues to increase every year. More than 7,500 PAs are expected to attend the 2004 annual conference in Las Vegas. Web site: http://www.aapa.org/annual-conf/lasvegas04/registration.html
The Center for Women Veterans is very pleased to extend to you the invitation to participate in Summit 2004: A National Summit on Women Veterans Issues! The Summit will be held in Washington, DC at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th and K Streets, NW from June 18-20, 2004. Web site: https://www.ees-learning.net/conferences/summit2004/default.asp
There’s more to Father’s Day than hotdogs and potato salad. This year, why not teach your dad some healthier alternatives to his favorite meals. By adding fruits and vegetables to your diet in June, you just may inspire him to eat better! Also, the radish is June’s *Vegetable of the Month*. Visit the Five A Day campaign from the Center for Disease Control to find out other ways to make other healthy meals. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/campaign 
National Observances
This month there are several health observances. Be sure to check out the Healthfinder.gov website for more information. You can find all of June's health observances at:
Featured Organizations
Men’s Health Network Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults National Headache Foundation Dystonia Medical Research Foundation National Aphasia Association Scleroderma Foundation 
Who is Using NWHIC's Services?
New York, once again, brought in the most calls this month. Our most frequent health topic requests for June were for information on these topics: breast cancer, menopause, health care access, heart disease, and breastfeeding. *The 'Attractiveness and Health' study noted in last month's newsletter was not conducted by NIH, but by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. We apologize for the misprint. 
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This month's special publications for your health: Updated English Prevention Guide now available! Order by calling 1-800-994-9662 General Information about Visual Impairments Frequently Asked Questions about Migraine Headaches The Cancer Journey: Issues for Survivors, A Training Program for Health Professionals The National Information Clearinghouse On Children Who Are Deaf-Blind Guest Editor Feature for June 2004: Scleroderma: An Unwelcome Call Read the rest of this month's article.
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