Archive for the ‘Sexuality’ Category

New OAH Funding Announcement to Assist Pregnant and Parenting Teens and Women

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The Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) at the US Department of Health and Human Services Announces the Availability of Funds for States to Assist Pregnant and Parenting Teens and Women.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Releases 'Gynecologic Oncology 2010: State of the Subspecialty' Survey Results

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Updated Survey Data Offers Insights into Practice Patterns, Compensation and Demographics of Gynecologic Oncologists and the State of Women’s Cancer Care The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO), the country’s leading organization of board certified women’s cancer specialists, has just released the results of a member-based, demographic and practice survey: “Gynecologic Oncology 2010: State of the [...]

Honoring HIV Vaccine Awareness Day this May 18th by Supporting HIV Vaccine Research Education

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An editorial by Albert Hannans, M.Ed, Program Manager, NIAID HIV Vaccine Research Education Initiative (NHVREI), National Minority AIDS Council

. The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) joins the rest of the country in honoring HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD), which is held annually on May 18 to recognize and thank volunteers, health professionals, scientists and community [...]

Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Resources

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UVA lacrosse player Yeardley Love was brutally murdered on Monday and her one-time boyfriend, George Huguely, admits to shaking her and slamming her head against a wall.  As the details continue to develop and are reported, young women (and men) may start taking the first steps in getting help.  Below are some resources that may [...]

May 5: National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Hundreds of thousands of teens nationwide are expected to participate in the ninth annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 5, 2010. The purpose of the National Day is to focus the attention of teens on the importance of avoiding too-early pregnancy and parenthood through an interactive online quiz. On the National Day, [...]