Monthly Archives: October 2011

Project Connect: Unplanned Pregnancy Through a Domestic Violence Lens

Posted on October 26, 2011 by nancy

Last week, I wrote about reproductive coercion and the impact it has on women’s health. I mentioned that knowing about this issue can change the way we approach STD and pregnancy prevention work. As promised, here’s a follow-up article about … Continue reading →

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Unplanned Pregnancy & Domestic Violence: Exploring the Connection

Posted on October 20, 2011 by nancy

With each passing month I work at the FPA, I gain new knowledge of and insights into the lives of women and teen girls. My learning for this month is related to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. … Continue reading →

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — What’s Your Prevention Strategy?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by nancy

Last year I reached a major life marker in the form of my 50th birthday. Now – a full year into my fifties – I’m noticing bodily changes and limitations I didn’t have in my thirties and forties. And, reaching … Continue reading →

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Why Did You Stop Going to Family Planning?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by nancy

“I went to family planning when I was a teenager.” I can’t even tell you how many times and in how many different settings I’ve heard this phrase. There’s the woman who cuts my hair, the physical therapist who helped … Continue reading →

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