What Women Want to Know

Highlights from womenshealth.gov

A 25-year-old woman wrote to us because she recently learned she is HIV positive. She felt very hopeless. She said she was going crazy because her ex-husband was HIV negative. She hoped that their relationship would get better, but she feared it never would since she is HIV positive and he is HIV negative. We let her know that many women struggle with feelings like she described. We also told her that if she was thinking about hurting or killing herself, she must call 911. She could also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the National Hopeline Network at 800-784-2433 for free, at any time, to talk to someone. Also, the following websites have important information about HIV/AIDS.

• Living with HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials
• State HIV/AIDS Hotlines
• HIV/AIDS Basics

Send an email.

Women and the Affordable Care Act

Women have unique health needs, and often make health care decisions for their families. The law offers important benefits for women and their families.

Learn more about the Affordable Care Act.

Learn More About Men's Health

Men's Health Week takes place June 11 – 17, 2012. Our section on men's health offers tools to help men of all ages and backgrounds live stronger, healthier, and even longer lives.

Learn more about keeping the men you love healthy.

Free Training Available for Quick Health Data Online

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health is providing free telephone training for the Quick Health Data Online system on June 12 and June 14, 2012. You will learn about the data available and easy ways to extract and present these data while sitting at your desk and using your own computer.

Learn more about this training and how to register.

National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2012. All pregnant women should be tested for HIV. All other women should be tested at least once to find out your HIV status. You should be tested more often if you are at higher risk of HIV infection.

Learn more about getting tested for HIV.

Healthy Recipes for a Healthy Life

At this time of year, there are many delicious fruits and vegetables available at local farmers' markets. You can use the USDA Farmers Markets Search to find one near you. You can even search for farmers' markets that accept payments from Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Senior Farmers Markets Nutrition Program. Farmers often have good recommendations on ways to prepare their products. You can also try the following recipes to learn new and tasty ways to prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. (And all of these recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less!)

• Bruschetta with Roasted Sweet Red Peppers
• Carrot Raisin Salad
• Corn and Rice Medley
• Tarragon and Turkey Salad
• Skillet Zucchini with Chopped Tomatoes

Check out more recipes featuring fresh fruits and vegetables!

Health News Headlines

• Cigarette Tax Hikes Curb Smoking in Pregnancy: Study
• Health Tip: Work Out in Water
• After Chest Radiation, Girls at Greater Risk for Early Breast Cancer: Study
• Health Tip: Exercise Can Help Manage Menopause
• Only a Third of U.S. Moms Who Plan to Breastfeed Meet Goals

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Quick Health Data Online Monthly Spotlight

Every month Quick Health Data Online highlights topics of interest and relevant data available on their website. June's spotlight is on National Men's Health Week.