Tag Archives: health

Key Talking Points for WHP and Contraception Coverage

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

It’s official. Texas is getting the boot from the Women’s Health Program. The GOP machine is pumping out the messages that Obama did this to us, so I want to give you the absolute facts you will need to refute … Continue reading →

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Fun with Facebook: Rick Perry/Texas Edition

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Now I know that Rick Perry has outsourced his Facebooking, probably to a rabid, enthusiastic young college intern whose worldview has never been challenged, but I have to admit, posting stuff about my ladyparts, and seeing what other ladybusiness is … Continue reading →

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Pink Chicken Buckets versus Life-Saving Medical Treatment

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

That’s what it comes down to, my friends. Susan G. Komen, no doubt under the influence of a Sarah Palin-endorsed failed GOP candidate for the Georgia governor’s mansion, has yanked funding for breast cancer screening provided by Planned Parenthood. Feel … Continue reading →

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My Heart Goes Pitter-Pat, Not PETA-Pat, for James Willerson

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Kudos to Dr. James Willerson of the Texas Heart Institute for signaling he will turn down PETA’s offer to provide the Institute with “sexy” posters and other PETA-propaganda promoting the benefits of a vegan diet for heart health. As if … Continue reading →

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From Awareness to Action: Five Things You Can DO NOW to Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

I worry that I may alienate some friends and allies by being so cranky about breast cancer awareness. I feel at times like I need to share my breast cancer bona fides, share my family’s medical history or personal stories, … Continue reading →

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