Archive - March 2017

New research offers hard data on gender disparities in film. How might the characters we see on-screen affect the roles we play in society? When they were 8 and 10, Kimberly and Rebecca Yeung had to choose who to send to space. The spacecraft the two constructed in their garage only had a payload big enough for one action figure. The sisters decided on Rey, the heroine of the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With Rey in the captain’s seat, the Yeung sisters’ spaceship lifted

Breastfeeding mothers, rejoice. The new breastfeeding emoji is almost here, so now you'll have a way to quickly tell your contacts that your hands are a little too full for a heavy group message text. That alone deserves a little prayer hand emoji in celebration, no? The Unicode Consortium, which dictates all of our emoji, is releasing a new update at the end of June, but Emojipedia has already released some mock ups of what each new addition is likely to look like on all the different operating

An oncologist recommending that you need a mastectomy is one of the most difficult things a woman will hear. I remember thinking to myself, “Did he seriously say that I need to have a mastectomy?” It was the last thing I wanted, despite some recommendations my family made when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. If you’re in the time of your life that a mastectomy is needed, know that you definitely are not alone in your feelings. Sadness, confusion, betrayal and denial

Women’s health care group donates post-mastectomy products to RCBH          --Update-- Essentially Women is no longer accepting donations for post-mastectomy items. If you are looking to donate items, you may contact the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) in Somerton, Arizona directly to determine if they will accept donations. Visit www.rcfbh.org for more information. --Original Story-- Waterloo, Iowa – A women’s membership

We would like to encourage you to speak with your female clients about a taboo topic Vaginal Dryness. You take care of your client’s health care needs on a daily basis. You listen to their problems, work towards a solution and give personal advice. Vaginal dryness is a common health condition menopausal women often experience but especially women who take anti-oestrogen medication for the treatment of breast cancer; this can continue long after the treatment is completed. Vaginal dryness

VGM Group, Inc. has submitted a formal letter of regulatory priorities to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. The letter outlines three top priorities that VGM's membership has identified that require immediate action from the administration in order to prevent reductions of access to care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Action items listed include an implementation date of the retroactive delay to Medicare reimbursement cuts be moved up with an outlined

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2017 Contact: Debbie Ayres (703) 836-7114, ext. 224 [email protected] ABC Supports Foundation Creating Center for O&P Excellence The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) is pleased to announce its contribution to a groundbreaking new non-profit group and the establishment of a state-of-the-art center for O&P excellence. The Orthotics and Prosthetics International Institute Foundation, Inc. has announced plans to open

A pioneering scalp cooling treatment that prevents alopecia in early stage breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy will be showcased at the 15th St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference, Vienna. Throughout the four-day exhibition, which runs from 15-18th March, British company Paxman will showcase the Paxman Hair Loss Prevention System, an innovative device that prevents women from losing their hair whilst undergoing chemotherapy. The device operates using a two-cap system,

Tips for Women Starting or Growing a Business Featuring Deputy Assistant Administrator for SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership, Bruce Purdy Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time There’s no doubt about it, women are a rising force in American entrepreneurship. With close to 10 million woman-owned businesses in the United States, business ownership represents a significant opportunity. The flexibility of being your own boss provides for a work/life balance that

ABC Custom Prosthesis: What's In It For You? Webinar for EW Members - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Presenter Name & Title: Nikki Giamarino, Business Development Manager Company: American Breast Care Email: [email protected] Essentially Women members see many breast cancer patients in need of post-mastectomy treatment. Many of these patients could be fitted for a custom prosthetic, yet many members do not understand the choices available, how offering prosthetics affects