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2009 Publications and Materials

We Knew It Was True: Women Do Call the Shots at Home, According to the Results of a New Study PDF (9/30/09)
Researchers found that in 43 percent of the couples, men don’t have the final say in any of the four areas tested. These men either share decision making with their partners or defer to them. There are significantly fewer couples (33 percent) in which the woman does not take the lead in any of the four areas.

Wedding Health and Safety Tips (3/23/09)
As you plan your wedding and new life together, be sure to include health and safety in your plans!

Women's History Month: Women Taking the Lead to Save the Planet (3/23/09)
Learn more about the efforts of women who have worked to preserve and protect the environment and related CDC information.

2008 Publications and Materials

Easy Read College Health and Safety Tips (8/7/08)
As you get ready for college, learn these tips to staying safe and healthy. A college health and safety feature, podcast, and health-e-cards are also available.

Easy Read Girlfriends' Health and Safety Tips (7/28/08)
Friday, August 1 is National Girlfriends Day. Follow these tips to help keep you and your girlfriends safe and healthy.

Women's Health Professional Resources (5/11/08)
View women's health resources, including videos, campaigns, continuing education, slide sets, and more.

Easy Read National Women's Health Week (5/11/08)
View resources for this special week, which begins Mother's Day each year. Take steps for a longer, healthier life.

Easy Read Tips for Planning Health Events (5/11/08)
View tips on how to plan health promotion activities ranging from seminars to health fairs.

Easy Read Mothers: Our First Health Educators (5/11/08)
Thanks to all our mothers who taught us how to stay safe and healthy!

Easy Read Mother's Health Quiz (5/7/07)
How much do you know about your health or the health of another significant mom? Take this quick quiz and learn more!

Easy Read Things to Do Before Your Next Check-Up (4/30/08)
Getting check-ups is one of the many things you can do to help stay healthy and prevent disease and disability. Find out what you need to do before your next check-up.

A Timeline of CDC/ATSDR Contributions to Women's Health (4/30/08)
What has CDC done for women's health? Learn more.

Easy Read Health Tips for Administrative Professionals (4/17/07)
Administrative Professionals Week is the last full week of April each year. Follow these tips to help keep you safe and healthy at work.

Easy Read Gardening Health and Safety Tips (4/3/07)
Gardening can be a great way to get physical activity, beautify the community, and grow nutritious foods. Follow these tips to help keep you safe and healthy while you garden.

Easy Read Spring Break Health and Safety Tips (4/3/07)
Make this year's spring break memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe and healthy.

Easy Read Prom Health and Safety Tips (4/30/08)
For many people, prom is one of the highlights of the high school experience. Making smart decisions may help lower stress while planning and enjoying the big night. If you or someone you know is going to the prom, here are a few tips to help make it a fun, safe, and happy experience for everyone.

Easy Read Health-e-Cards (2/14/08)
Send a health-e-card to your family and friends to show them that you care about them and their health.

Easy Read Healthy Valentine (2/4/08)
Tips to keep you and your loved one safe and healthy.

Easy Read Wear It Well: Women and Heart Disease Prevention (1/29/08)
Wear red in February for American Heart Month to help raise awareness about heart disease, and take steps to lower your risk.

Easy Read Having a Super Bowl Party? (1/29/08)
If you're having or going to a party for the big game, follow these tips to help ensure it's safe and healthy.

Easy Read Five Minutes (or Less) for Health (1/28/08)
Find out what you can do in five minutes or less to help protect the health and safety of you and your family.

Easy Read Healthy Living Calendars
View illustrated calendars and tips for a safe and healthy year.

2007 Publications and Materials

Easy Read The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song (12/20/07)
Holiday health song, e-card, tips, and podcast are available.

Easy Read Tips to Holiday Health and Safety (12/20/07)
View tips on how you can stay safe and healthy during the holiday season…and all year long!

REACH 2010 Releases Two Success Stories Books (12/20/07)
These documents were developed to disseminate population-specific strategies and lessons learned to those who are interested in addressing health disparities. Program profiles on breast and cervical cancer, diabetes, infant mortality, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, and immunization are included.

Easy Read Safe Halloween (10/23/07)
Follow these tips to help make the festivities safe and fun for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Easy Read Safe and Healthy Kids (10/9/07)
View health and safety information, tips, and activities for parents, kids, and teens.

Easy Read Autumn Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy (10/9/07)
Greet the fall with ways to help keep you and your kids safe and healthy.

Kids' Health Tips and Activities for Fall (10/2/07)
Use these tips and activity sheets to teach kids how to stay safe and healthy in the fall and all year long.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health (7/27/07)
Some evidence suggests lesbians have higher rates of smoking, overweight, alcohol abuse, and stress than heterosexual women. The issues surrounding personal, family, and social acceptance of sexual orientation can place a significant burden on mental health and personal safety.

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Content Source: CDC Office of Women's Health
Page last modified: July 28, 2010
Page last reviewed: July 20, 2010