
Celebrating the publication of The Healthy Woman, and the ten-year anniversary of the womenshealth.gov website and call center, and National Women's Health Week April 27, 2009
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Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), Vice-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, discussed the many women who are under-insured or must work multiple jobs, putting their health status at risk, and underscored the commitment of the Women's Caucus to improve women's health. |
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) discussed her efforts to raise awareness among young women about breast cancer following her recent successful battle with the disease.
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(l. to r.) WPI President Cindy Hall, Fitness expert Denise Austin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health (Women's Health) Dr. Wanda K. Jones, and National Hispanic Medical Association President and CEO Dr. Elena Rios.
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Dr. Jones recounted the history of the Office on Women's Health and the womenshealth.gov website. |
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Dr. Rios discussed health disparities among women of color. |
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Denise Austin spoke to the capacity audience about the importance of physical fitness. |
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Denise Austin warmed up the audience with easy stretching exercises that anyone can do. |
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Ambassador and former Congresswoman Connie Morella and Dr. Jones pose with a photo from the original launch of the womenshealth.gov website. |
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Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) greets Dr. Jones. |
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CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jill Dougherty and Amb. Morella. |
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