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Group B streptococcus (GBS), also called Group B Strep, is a type of bacterium that causes illness in newborn babies, pregnant women, the elderly, and adults with other illnesses, such as diabetes or liver disease. GBS is the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns. Find out what the CDC has to say about Group B Streptococcus and also take a look at the Jesse Cause, one of our featured organizations, who’s main mission is to increase awareness of Group B Strep. Read the rest of this article. Hot Topics of the Month: National Women's Health Week 2004
Spanish Guest Editor Feature For July 2004: Doctor Natalia Maffei, this month's Spanish Guest Editor, explains how women today have a high risk for developing Osteoporosis. Dr. Maffei gives an overview on Osteoporosis and the preventive measures a woman can take to decrease the risk of this disease. Read the rest of this month's article. | From the NWHIC Project Director U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services A doctor once said, “Countless women have regained trust in their bodies through nursing their children, even if they weren't sure at first that they could do it. It is an act of female power, and I think of it as feminism in its purest form." As mothers, women have the ability to change the lives of their children everyday. The Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health has launched a national breastfeeding awareness campaign in an effort to educate women about the benefits of breastfeeding their children. In an effort to build the support that all women need during this often overwhelming time in their lives, DHHS and OWH want to let the public and new mothers know that breastfeeding is still the healthiest option when it comes to infant nutrition. Call our toll-free number at 1-800-994-9662 and ask to speak with our trained Breastfeeding Peer Counselors who can assist with questions you may have about breastfeeding. For more information about this public service campaign, please visit the National Women’s Health Information Center’s breastfeeding site at http://www.4woman.gov/Breastfeeding/index.htm or feel free to visit the Ad Council’s web site for additional informational. And if you haven’t noticed, it’s officially summer! These days, think of all the ways you can get more active - from rock climbing to mountain biking to in-line skating, and, even running. Set an example to your co-workers by setting up a company softball game or organizing a walking group. Before you know it, we’ll be wearing sweaters again, so get outside while the weather is cooperating! Valerie Scardino, M.P.A. Babies are Born to Be Breastfed! Join NWHIC and the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health in the effort to increase public access to breastfeeding resources. Our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors can answer your basic breastfeeding questions and offer you support while you or your loved-one goes through this experience. We can answer breastfeeding questions in English and Spanish, order free breastfeeding publications for you, and direct you to organizations that can provide you with additional assistance. Call us today at: 1-800-994-9662 or TDD 1-888-220-5446. You can also visit our Breastfeeding page on the NWHIC website at http://www.4woman.gov/Breastfeeding/index.htm. 4GIRLS.GOV HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! Check Out our NEW Mental Health Section! Please visit our new page at www.4woman.gov/mh/
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. HHS Launches Government-Wide "Donation Nation" Program With Blood Banking Community “As we enter the summer season, when blood is traditionally in short supply, HHS and the blood centers want to build a momentum through ‘Donation Nation’ that encourages federal employees to give blood. Through ‘Donation Nation,’ we can help ensure blood is ready, available, and on the shelves when a personal medical crisis occurs or a disaster strikes during any season,” Secretary Thompson said. “Donation Nation” will serve as an on-going workplace blood program for federal employees and encourages all eligible federal workers to become blood donors and commit to donating blood a minimum of twice each year. Participating blood centers will organize competitions between departments and recognize the best performers. The first phase of “Donation Nation” launches today in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore metropolitan area and the state of California. Government agencies are encouraged to organize blood drives and raise awareness to boost collections. 
The goal of the Conference is to meet the educational needs of school nurses, both novice and expert, who practice in a variety of school settings that include rural, urban, public, private, international, special education, and administration. The Conference advances the specialty practice of school nursing by strengthening school nursing skills needed to deliver nursing services, provide leadership, coordinate services between school and community, and support health education to clients. Web site: http://www.nasn.org/conference/conference.htm#future National Hispanic Nurses Association The National Association of Hispanic Nurses invites you to their 29th Annual conference from July 14-16, 2004, in Las Vegas. You will have the opportunity to network with hundreds of Hispanic nurse leaders and clinicians through workshops, exhibits, sessions, and meals. There will also be a reception on Wednesday afternoon and refreshment breaks in the exhibit hall on Thursday and Friday. Your support of the conference will increase your awareness of the Hispanic community. Web site: http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/ Federally Employed Women (FEW) Training Program Each year FEW conducts a National Training Program (NTP). This year’s program, Sounds of Success, will be held July 19-23, 2004, in Nashville. Based on their commitment to improving opportunities for women in Federal employment, the training is targeted to provide participants with the tools required to establish and build a successful career and to deliver quality public service. Web site: http://www.fewntp.org/index.htm
Break out the grill and the fireworks! It’s time for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor eating! Create a fabulous Independence Day picnic by including plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables in your menu, always healthy for your heart. Try some of these recipes and you’ll be a hit at this year’s celebration! Be sure to look at the entire 5Aday Campaign website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/campaign Also, the cherry is July’s *Fruit of the Month*. Learn about different types of cherries and some great recipes to incorporate in your regular meals this month. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/month/cherry.htm
Fourth of July Picnic Recipes South Western Cantaloupe Salad Pineapple and Honeydew Salad with Lime Marinated Shrimp French Style Chicken with Apples 
National Observances
These are the July Health Observances. For a listing of previous or future health observances, be sure to check out Healthfinder.gov for more information. Month Long Observances Week Long Observances 2004 U.S. Transplant Week: 50 Years of Transplantation
Featured Organizations
Hemochromatosis Foundation The Jesse Cause - Saving the Babies from Group B Strep National Kidney Foundation National Therapeutic Recreation Society American Academy of Ophthalmology 
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: pregnancy, breastfeeding, sexually transmitted diseases, and heart disease. 
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This month's special publications for your health Breastfeeding Publications Available: We have a wide variety of free publications about breastfeeding. Some of the most popular are: “How to Handle a Nursing Strike”, “A Mother’s Guide to Pumping Milk”, “Breastfeeding and Working.” Order by calling 1-800-994-9662 Updated English Prevention Guide now available! Guest Editor Feature for July 2004: National Stroke Awareness Month
Women and Stroke
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