Category: women’s health

Spotlight on Strength: October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2025

By: Signature Healthcare Communications Team Every October, communities across the country come together for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, support those in treatment, and importantly, raise awareness about early detection and prevention. At Signature Healthcare, we join this effort wholeheartedly. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers … More Spotlight on Strength: October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7

October 1, 2024

By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings Although World Breastfeeding Week took place in early August, its goals of raising awareness and promoting breastfeeding are important all year. This year, the week’s theme was “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.” The campaign’s goals included: Here are some facts released in … More World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7

Breastfeeding Support for All

August 20, 2024

By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), observed annually in August in the United States, traces its history to the early 1990s. The celebration was initially established as National Breastfeeding Week until the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) expanded it to a month-long observance in 2011. This expansion raised awareness … More Breastfeeding Support for All

Letting Go of Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

March 7, 2023

Mental Health                  Mental Illness                            Depression     Anxiety     Bipolar Disorder    Schizophrenia    PTSD By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare How many times have you heard these terms (above) perhaps related to something you have seen on the news?  Your first thought might be, “Oh that person must have a mental illness or … More Letting Go of Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Women in High Places: Redefining the Zeitgeist

February 17, 2022

By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT, OCS Last year I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the International Continence Society annual conference. Although the conference was in Melbourne, the whole affair was online due to Covid. I learned new and exciting things about the world of pelvic health every minute I was there, but … More Women in High Places: Redefining the Zeitgeist

Go Red to Raise Awareness For Women’s Heart Health

January 28, 2020

By: Tanvi Maharaja Heart attacks, as depicted through movies and television, characteristically depict a man grabbing the left side of his chest in seemingly agonizing pain. There has been substantial awareness about heart disease and any man with “crushing’ left-sided chest pain, going into his left arm or the left side of the jaw, is … More Go Red to Raise Awareness For Women’s Heart Health

5 Ways to Celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

September 11, 2017

By: Cheryl Maguire   Mark your calendar for September 27, to remind yourself (or a woman you know) to celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Over 50,000 women of all ages will participate in events across 500 different nationwide communities. You can check your local senior centers, hospital, health club, or park and recreation … More 5 Ways to Celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day