Archive for 'Health and Wellness'

Pick Up the Latest Portland Woman

A new issue of our sister magazine, Portland Woman , is on the stands now, with loads of great information about women’s health — and a whole lot more. In this issue, you’ll find a feature on Five Health Topics You Should Know About , detailing some important women’s health issues and actions you can take to keep yourself healthy! You’ll also meet Project Access NOW Executive Director Linda Nilsen-Solares , who’s working hard to help the area’s uninsured receive health care, and you’ll get a behind the scenes look at the Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance , a group of Oregon state legislators committed to safeguarding the health and welfare of our state’s women. On a lighter note, you can read about one reporter’s experience at Ladies Rock Camp , and you’ll find all your favorite regular features, from Great Reads and Making a Difference to FAQs , Get a Life (Coach) and the Community Calendar . Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed.

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Do You Have a ‘Tween?

If you’ve got a child who’s 11 or 12 years old, it’s time to schedule an appointment with his or her doctor. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Oregon Partnership to Immunize Children, every 11- and 12-year-old should get a check-up to monitor growth and development and receive vaccinations against meningitis, whooping cough, flu and –- especially for girls -– human papillomavirusvirus (HPV). For more information, talk to your child’s doctor, visit cdc.gov/vaccines/preteen/ , or read the articles on page 18 of our October 2010 issue, and page 27 of our October 2009 issue.

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