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pursuing science at CWRU by building a learning community
and by giving women the tools they need to suceed.

HEALTH MATTERS

heath matterS: PROGRAMS


WellWomen Series

Creating empowerment by educating women about physical and mental health

SEPTEMBER

Thursday, September 24th

11:30 - 1:00

dittrickThe History of Contraceptives

Meet at the Dittrick Medical History Center on the 3rd floor of the Allen Memorial Medical Library at the corner of Euclid Ave. and Adelbert Road, 11000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Join us for a tour of the new and greatly expanded exhibit and history of contraception gallery! Q & A and Discussion to follow Tour

Contact katie.hanna@case.edu or call 216-368-0985 for more information or to RSVP.

OCTOBER

All Month

Purple Light Nights - Domestic Violence Awareness Month http://www.domesticviolencecenter.org/

Purple Light NightsIn 1995, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) convened several national domestic violence organizations - the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline and later the National Network to End Domestic Violence - to launch a new effort to support domestic violence programs' awareness and education efforts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed annually in October. http://dvam.vawnet.org/index.php

During the week of October 19-23

Interactive display in the Atrium Thwing Center

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Atrium
Thwing Center

 

 

Love Your Body Day!

(download flyer)

Body Flyer

Celebrate Love Your Body Day with affirmations and an interactive display. Join us for information, drinks and snacks provided by Fresh Market of Shaker Heights.

The National Organization for Women "Love Your Body” Day is a day of action designed to combat the impossible beauty standards promoted by airbrushed advertising, Hollywood and the fashion industry.

http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/

What do you love about your body? Come and tell us! Join the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women in celebrating Love Your Body Day. Love Your Body Day is a national day of action to speak out against the unnatural expectations of beauty in our society. We use the day to recognize all types of beauty and encourage everyone to love themselves and their bodies.

During the week of October 19-23 there will be an interactive display in the Atrium. Students and other members of our campus community can post affirmations about their bodies on the display all week. On October 21, we will also have students periodically read affirmations aloud through the event.

We will also have additional information about the National Organization for Women’s poster contest for Love Your Body Day and Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign.

JANUARY

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

NSAM bannerJanuary is National Stalking Awareness Month

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 1.4 million victims a year. This year’s theme, “Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.,” challenges everyone to combat this dangerous crime by learning more about it. Stalking can happen to anyone. It is a crime in all 50 states. The more you know about stalking, the more you can do to stop it.

If you or anyone you know is being stalked, contact Katie Hanna (katie.hanna@case.edu), Women’s Health Advocate at the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women on campus, at 216-368-8639.

Stop by the Center for Women in January to get your free awareness button, resources and information about stalking.

For additional resources to help promote National Stalking Awareness Month, please visit http://stalkingawarenessmonth.org and www.ovw.usdoj.gov.

How much do you know about stalking? Take the quiz… http://www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org/quiz

Get the Facts on Stalking:
http://www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org/awareness

"Are You Being Stalked?" brochure (in English and Spanish)

Stalking Fact Sheet (in English and Spanish)

Ten Things You Need to Know about Stalking (in English and Spanish)

Stalking Myths and Realities Stalking Incident & Behavior Log http://www.ncvc.org/

SafetyPlan Guidelines http://www.ncvc.org/src/main.aspx?dbID=DB_Safety_Plan_GuideLines333

FEBRUARY

February 21-27

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

It's Time to Talk About It

NEDW

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

APRIL

 

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Prevent Sexual Violence...on our campuses

The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence (focusing on sexual assault and rape) and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

By working together and pooling our resources during the month of April, we can highlight sexual violence as a major public health issue and reinforce the need for prevention efforts. National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

assault

https://www.nsvrc.org/

MAY

Thursday
May 13,
11:3-1:00

How do I get my own health insurance after I graduate?

Thursday
May 20, 11:30 – 1:00

The benefits of breastfeeding

The following programs are available by request:

Body Image, Eating Disorders, Self Acceptance

“BODYTalk” An interactive program or discussion can be tailored to meet the needs of your group that provides education about eating disorders and ways to help friends you may be concerned about. This program addresses body image and the cultural and gendered messages in the media and ways that we can promote positive healthy body image among students.

Sexual & Reproductive Health

“Let's Talk about IT” This program will provide you with information about contraceptive options, consent, sexually transmitted infections and free medical and support resources on campus.

Sexual Assault Response

“Helping a Friend” Learn strategies for helping a friend if they are sexually assaulted. Get information about supportive resources on and off campus, learn about the policy at CWRU and get tips on what to say to be a supportive friend.

Healthy Relationships/Violence Prevention

“Healthy Relationships” Explore myths about relationship and sexual violence. Learn about gender violence and bystander intervention and ways to prevent interpersonal violence in our culture. Identify ways to achieve healthier friendships and intimate partner relationships in college.

Assertiveness Training

“Just Say It!” In this leadership and health program, you will learn tips for expressing yourself more assertively and asking for what you want and need.

Please click here to complete a program request form