Women's Health

Women’s health care needs evolve over time. Top women's health issues include: cancer, osteoporosis, weight management and obesity, women's sexual health issues, such as STDs or life events, such as menopause.

At California Pacific Medical Center our goal is to enable women of all ages, cultural heritages, sexual orientations, value systems, and abilities to have access to quality health care. No matter what your women's health question or issue might be, you can find answers and advice and referrals through Learning Resources, created by physicians and staff at California Pacific Medical Center, an online searchable database of classes, info sheets and handouts, educational consultations, and more. Here are some sample programs and support groups:

Cancer, especially breast cancer, is the most common form of cancer among American women. The Women's Health Resource Center offers a number of support groups, classes, products, and services for women with cancer. These include:

Woman and Cancer: A healing program: A joint program between the Women's Health Resource Center, The Breast Health Center and the Institute for Health and Healing
Free makeovers for women recovering from cancer
Gynecological cancer recovery program , focused on women's gynological health

For osteoporosis, especially for post-menopausal woman, learn what you can do to prevent or reduce osteoporosis at The Women's Health Resource Center.

If you are interested in losing a weight, some measures you can take right now include:

Seek appropriate medical treatment if your obesity is related to a medical condition.
Search out a treatment program that combines exercise, a healthy eating program, and behavioral change counseling and support.
Begin—with your doctor’s OK—a regular exercise program.

For California Pacific Health Education Initiative's leading health education website, go to Learning Resources.