Archive for 2016
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Ten Health Myths Busted
By CPOG Team on October 10, 201600One of the great advantages of the internet is the abundance of health information at your fingertips. Health myths are widespread. Here are some popular myths and the real deal. -
Women’s Equality Day
“When everybody’s equal we’re all more free” –Barack Obama 44th President of the United States The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Text of the 19th amendment Women’s […] -
End of Summer and Back to School
By Dr Sharon Thompson on August 8, 2016Many students around the country are getting ready to head off to college this week. They are buying sheets, books and desk lamps. Here are a few other for students and parents to add to the prep lists. Healthcare Do you have private health insurance? Are you covered under your parent’s plan? Does the school cover basic health care needs? […] -
Osteoporosis Prevention
By Dr Sharon Thompson on June 6, 2016Osteoporosis is a condition where bones get thin and can break easily. About 54 million Americans have or are at increased risk for getting osteoporosis. Age, female sex and family history are major risk factors for getting thin bones But it is important to know, having thin bones is not the medical problem Fracture—breaking bones—is the problem. Approximately one in […] -
Dr. T on Good Morning Arizona for Women’s Health Week
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Women’s Health Week 2016: It’s about your heart
By Dr Sharon Thompson on May 9, 2016When you think of women’s health, you may think of breast cancer, ovarian cancer or your annual visit to get a pap smear. But the leading cause of death for women is none of these. Heart Disease is the #1 threat to women’s health. Only 54% of women are aware of this fact. One in three women dies of heart disease each year and since 1984 […] -
Dr. T talks Teen Pregnancy Prevention on Good Morning Arizona
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Dr. Thompson on Good Morning Arizona
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Endometriosis
By Dr Sharon Thompson on March 3, 2016What is endometriosis and what can you do about it? -
Why I am Pro-Choice
By Dr Sharon Thompson on January 22, 2016I spent three hours with her on Wednesday. I held her hand, rubbed her back and reminded her to take deep breaths. Three hours later, it was over. She had made it through. She delivered a beautiful, healthy baby boy. No epidural, no intervention, just like she wanted. In those hours, I was energized by the bonds that formed between […]
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Your 21st Century Women's Resource Center
926 E. McDowell Road
Suite 134
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
Phone (602) 288-0777
Fax 602-254-4712