What every woman and girl should know about HIV prevention and care While HIV has been on the decline in recent years thanks to advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART), thousands of people in the U.S. continue to be diagnosed annually. As of 2022, about 1.2 million Americans are currently living with HIV, half of whom […]
Awareness Campaigns
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Is Key
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While breast cancer remains a significant health concern for women in 2024, we’re happy to report that there have been some positive trends in recent years. Thanks to a combination of factors, including awareness campaigns, advances in early detection, and improved treatments, breast cancer death rates have decreased by […]
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Help Spread the Word
October is breast cancer awareness month. This is an excellent time to gain some knowledge about this leading cause of death. New treatments, preventative screenings and ongoing research are saving more and more lives every day. Consider getting involved to help spread the word. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that develops […]
Wear Orange in November To Help Spread Awareness About COPD
The month of November is COPD Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to review your risk factors. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the umbrella term for a wide range of progressive lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and irreversible asthma. COPD impacts over 16 million Americans at any given time, many of […]
Stress Awareness Month: How Stress Impacts a Woman’s Health
Stress Awareness Month is recognized every April, but we can safely say more people have been aware of their stress this past year than ever before. Chronic stress can be extremely damaging to a woman’s mental, emotional and physical health, so it’s important to know how to manage it well. Many psychologists and health experts […]
Celebrate National Midwifery Care Week 2020 By Getting to Know AAW’s CNMs
October 4-10 is National Midwifery Care Week. As the only obstetrics office in Gainesville, Florida to offer comprehensive midwifery care, All About Women Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to highlight our services and honor our amazing nurse midwives! About National Midwifery Care Week National Midwifery Care Week was developed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives […]
