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Heart disease in women + 5 ways to protect your heart!

WEBHelp us create a more equitable city. YW Boston addresses individual, interpersonal, and structural barriers in order to create more equitable spaces for …

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Healthcare YW Boston

WEBDr. Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH, is the Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the founder, senior advisor and …

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Breast Health on the Line YW Boston

WEBDespite the confusion prompted by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force earlier this year, research has consistently shown that regular and consistent …

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Diabetes and Mental Health: The importance of taking care of …

WEBImagine receiving a diagnosis of diabetes- being told that you will have to live the rest of your life with a chronic disease that affects nearly every system in your …

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Essential does not equate to optional: The I AM Bill is vital for

WEBOn Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the Massachusetts Senate passed the I AM Bill, b ringing the state closer to menstrual equity for its residents. An Act to increase …

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MATERNAL HEALTH AND WOMEN OF COLOR

WEBMATERNAL HEALTH AND WOMEN OF COLOR YWCA believes that all people should have equal access to timely, quality maternal health care services, including family …

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News You Can Use: 5 Easy Steps to a Healthier You!

WEBWhile YWCA Boston works to improve women's health day in and day out throughout the year,we acknowledge national Women's Health Week this week, and …

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Healthcare Program Day YW Boston

WEBObjectives. Our objectives are to. Understand inequities, challenges, and opportunities related to healthcare in Boston. Reflect on and discuss what work, resources, and tools …

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Breast Health: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst a Continuing National …

WEBWith news cycles chock full of healthcare law hysteria, true tragic disasters around the globe and golf pro indiscretions, the U.S.’s 2009 National Health Disparities …

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Partnering to Improve Breast Health Awareness YW Boston

WEBMuch progress has been made in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, but there is still a lot of work to be done to keep women healthy. According to …

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Women’s Health and Wellness

WEBAbout YW Boston YW Boston 140 Clarendon Street, Suite 403, Boston, MA 02116 617-585-5400 Inspiring lasting change In addition to key health information, women in YW …

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Menstrual products are essential. So, why doesn’t everyone have …

WEBWithin Massachusetts alone, research shows that one out of seven children are living in poverty and struggle to pay for menstrual products. Menstrual equity …

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Stand Against Racism: Dr. Sandro Galea YW Boston

WEBSandro Galea, a physician, epidemiologist, and author, is dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health. He previously held academic …

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Who Cares for Boston's Low-Income Breast Cancer Victims

WEBThe following is testimony presented by YWCA Boston CEO Sylvia Ferrell-Jones to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, April 23, 2011.YWCA …

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Color line persists, in sickness as in health

WEBBlacks accont for half of Boston patients at the former Boston Cit Hospital -- b far the most of an hospital in the cit. Thogh the isse gets scant attention in this center of orld-class …

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Reproductive Justice isn’t just about Texas. Ensuring access to

WEBThe other law garnering much attention in the news is Texas’ new law which prohibits abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy. The law legalizes and encourages …

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Improving Oral Health Through Collaboration YW Boston

WEBI am honored to be chosen as one of five women for this year’s 2013 Academy of Women Achievers by the YWCA of Boston. I am humbled to be in the …

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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Practicing Self-Care as a DEI

WEBSelf-care is essential for those working in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workspaces. In this setting, professionals are routinely in contact with challenging …

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2024 Black-Owned Businesses Guide YW Boston

WEBIn honor of Black History Month, YW Boston has compiled a guide featuring some of Boston’s best Black-owned businesses. From health and wellness to restaurants, …

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YW Boston’s advocacy readies for the 2021 legislative session with …

WEBChildcare and Students. There is a long-standing childcare crisis in the U.S. and COVID-19 has shone a light on the ongoing inadequacies of access, availability, …

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A Tale of Two Y’s YW Boston

WEBDoes a name change equal greater confusion?The announcement that YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) now will be known as ‘the Y’ raises the …

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Hispanic Heritage Month LeadBoston Spotlight: Maricely Pérez-Alers

WEBYW Boston Blog. Hispanic Heritage Month LeadBoston Spotlight: Maricely Pérez-Alers. September 25, 2023Ilana Coolidge. Share: Maricely Pérez-Alers (LeadBoston Class of …

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