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For the first time, all Office on Women’s Health (OWH) consumer fact sheets are available in Spanish. OWH recently released 42 new Spanish-language publications on a range of topics including depression, generic drugs, heart disease, cosmetics, arthritis, mammography, HIV, and food safety. These easy-to-read fact sheets complement OWH's other Spanish language materials on diabetes, menopause, and safe medication use. OWH invites organizations and consumers to distribute these free publications to women and their families.

To order in bulk, visit: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/owhspanish.htm

To help ease the burden of displacement in the face of disaster/emergency, new information for pregnant women and mothers of young children has been uploaded to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) web site. Because you are recognized as an important champion in the community and can provide a channel for vital emergency information.

Palm Beach Post’s page Farmworkers and Pesticides. Excellent artilces on Florida's farmworkers, with special attention to pregnant farmworkers and birth defects.

One page handout (English and Spanish) to inform pregnant women about lead.

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A visual guide for preparing a well-balanced plate. Available in Spanish and English.

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They offer free birth control and screening services for young or low-income women and girls. They also have support groups and counselors to work with teens who are pregnant. Phone: 1 (800) 230-PLAN [7526]

Between Women: provides support services, promote awareness and advocates throughout the community. This organization is the only one in California's Imperial Valley devoted exclusively to breast health.

The fourth edition of the data book, developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office of Women's Health, presents a profile of women's health. It highlights racial and ethnic disparities in women's health and is intended to be a concise reference for policymakers and program managers.

This web site and toll-free call center were created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere.

The RWHP, founded in 1992, develops community-based educational materials. independently as well as in collaboration with other grass-roots organizations. Their projects focus on the health issues of rural women and their families, with a special emphasis on the challenges faced by Spanish-speaking farmworking families.

Not having health insurance - or being "underinsured" and not having enough health insurance - can be a frightening and worrisome experience. But there are many options you can explore to get the coverage and care you need, including free- and low-cost prescription drug assistance as well as free- and low-cost health checkups and screening programs.

Comfort Measures for Childbirth: The Rebozo Way--video and book. Bienvenido a la Vida: 3 Spanish Birth Stories--video about labor and birth

The CDC's Spanish website for women's health. Includes handouts in Spanish that can be printed from the web.

A wide array of materials at various literacy levels and almost everything in Spanish. Pamphlets, videos, "Comenzando Bien" curriculum.

This website includes free handouts in Spanish that can be downloaded directly from the site.

Free video called “Lo Mejor Para Su Bebe”, which covers infant care and breastfeeding.

HRSA/HAB has developed a new 24-hour clinical consultation service, the National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service (Perinatal Hotline). This service provides 24-hour advice from HIV experts on indications and interpretations of HIV testing in pregnancy as well as consultation on treating HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants. The Perinatal Hotline (888-448-8765) and the PEPline (888-448-4911) are both available 24 hours, seven days per week. The Warmline (800-933-3413) is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.

Catalog of patient education materials in English and Spanish for perinatal issues related to diabetes and gestational diabetes.

Published transcultural perinatal education curriculum.
Lots of great materials and more in Spanish all the time. Pamphlets, posters, flip charts, models, etc.
Low literacy English and Spanish handouts on pregnancy and infant care.

The goal of Women's Way is to reduce morbidity and mortality by increasing breast and cervical cancer screening. This program promotes participation of women ages 18 through 64 who are income eligible, uninsured or underinsured. No-cost screening is available to eligible women. For more information call 701.222.6527 or 1.800.449.6636 or visit the website.

This site offers a list of contractors providing services and a map. For information, including sites anywhere in PA offering free or discounted screening, contact Cancer Information Services at 1-800-4-CANCER or 1-800-422-6237.

Free breast and cervical cancer screening services to medicaly underserved. They also provide some treatment assistance.

You and your baby pregnancy pamplet.
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Usted y su bebe pregnancy pamphlet.
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Midwives are essential caregivers in the worldwide struggle for maternal and child health. Appropriate information and training empower midwives and other health workers to provide the care needed to reduce dangers in childbirth.

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Pesticide and Pregnancy Handout, English and Spanish, from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.