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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD)
One
in 10 women will develop PTSD in her lifetime. PTSD is common among women
veterans, and it is not limited to those who have taken part in combat missions.
You can offer support and treatment. If you are working with a patient with
PTSD, ask if she is a veteran. The Department
of Veterans Affairs offers information, tools, mobile apps, and
resources to help assess PTSD and compare treatments.
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In Case You Missed It
If
you missed the OWH Facebook Live event, Healthy Living for Women Veterans,
watch it on YouTube. This
discussion raises awareness of health issues affecting women veterans and the mental
health resources available to them. The panel features a representative from
the Department of Veterans Affairs, women veterans, and leaders in health care
and mental health services for women veterans.
How Did You Observe National Women’s Health Week (NWHW)?
Thank
you for celebrating NWHW! Let us know how you and your colleagues helped women
make their health a priority during #NWHW. Send your comments, stories, and pictures
to Cheryl.Thompson@hhs.gov.
Tools and Resources for Patient Engagement
The
Printables
and Shareables section of the OWH website is now live! These
tools and resources were designed to be easily downloaded, printed, and shared
with patients to inform them about various health topics and encourage shared
decision-making. The fact sheets, infographics, guides, videos, and webinars can
be sorted by topic or publication type.
Continuing Professional
Development
Only
three sessions left! Are you looking for focused and concise webinars on
women’s health topics? Check out this series of educational webinars developed by the Region IX Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, called WeBytes — 30–minute Webinars for the Busy Health
Professional. Each session begins at 2 p.m.
PT. Registration is not required. Upcoming topics include:
July
20, 2017 — Diversity in Clinical Trials
August
17, 2017 — Support for Nursing Moms at Work
September
7, 2017 — African-Americans and Breast
Cancer
Funding Opportunity
The
HHS Office of Minority Health announced the availability of cooperative
agreement funds for the Empowered Communities for a Healthier Nation
Initiative. This initiative seeks to reduce health disparities impacting racial
and ethnic minorities and/or disadvantaged populations by implementing
evidence-based strategies. Learn more about this funding opportunity. Applications are due by
August 1, 2017, at 5 p.m. ET.
Draft Plan Available for Review and Comment
The
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a draft research plan on screening
for syphilis infection in pregnant women. The draft research plan is available
for review and public comment through July 5, 2017.
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The Community Guide
Do
you know how to address the leading health conditions affecting women? Learn
more about the Community Preventive Services Task Force findings by reviewing The Community
Guide. Dr. Jennifer Bishop-Crawford discusses the development of
the women’s health fact sheet
and how she came to rely on The Community Guide as a dependable resource in
this audio clip.
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Sharp
Rise in Opioid-related Hospital Stays Among Women
According
to a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, between
2005 and 2014, the national rate of opioid-related hospital stays increased
substantially more for women (75%) than for men (55%), and
by 2014, the rates were virtually identical (about 225 per 100,000 people). For
additional information on opioids and women, read the OWH
White Paper: Opioid Use, Misuse, and Overdose in Women.
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