As the year ends, it’s a moment to reflect on the essential healthcare services that sustain our communities. Independent women’s clinics, like Austin Women’s Health, play a vital role in the reproductive health of our community, especially in states like Texas with restrictive abortion laws. We provide critical healthcare and an accessible, community-centered resource for […]
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Update: How to Find a Provider Who Is a 2SLGBTQIA+ Ally
What Does It Mean to Be 2SLGBTQIA+ in 2024? 2SLGBTQIA+ is the most recent, inclusive acronym used by the queer community starting in 2023, which stands for Two(2)-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual/aromantic/agender. Two-spirit is a queer identity used by some Indigenous people, and it has been added to the front of […]
Understanding Breast Health At Any Age
In the United States, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer death. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during their lifetime, with about 42,000 women dying from this cancer each year. Women must understand […]