When it comes to making sure American women receive the medical treatment they need and deserve, are we doing a good job? Is research doing enough to create drugs and devices that are safe and effective for women? Is the state of Women’s Health in America where it should be? Sadly, the answer is no.…
I had the opportunity to hear Senator Russ Feingold talk today at a luncheon in Madison. Before the lunch he asked me, “what are you hearing? What are your people thinking about the health care issue?” He’s worried the public will to do something about health care is waning. The people who are showing up…
After years of letter writing, e-mail sending, and legislative office visits, yesterday, without much hand-wringing or fanfare, the federal tobacco tax was increased by 62 cents per pack! This is great news – as we know when tobacco tax increases: adults quit smoking children don’t start millions of lives will be saved due to a…
Good news! The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelminlgly to pass the HEART for Women Act. Now on to the Senate!! Four members of Wisconsin’s delegation to the U.S. House have co-sponsored the legislation, including: Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison; Ron Kind, D-LaCrosse; Steve Kagen, D-Appleton; and Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee. The Heart for Women Act takes a…
Guess who is coming to Madison to help Wisconsin pass a statewide clean-indoor air act? YES! Lance Armstong!!! “Smoking is the leading avoidable cause of cancer,” said Lance Armstrong, Founder and Chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. “That’s why the Breathe Free Wisconsin Act is so important to the people of this great state. I…
Wisconsin is in a fight for clean indoor air and our family is on the front lines. Please visit MySmokeFreeStory.com to see the video about our second-hand smoke story, the stories of others and join the efforts to make our state the next to be smoke-free. Thanks! Share your thoughts by making a comment below…
Last week I was incredibly honored to host the HEART for Women Act Rally in Washington DC on behalf of the American Heart Association. I was joined by nearly 1000 volunteer advocates from across the country for the AHA’s Congressional Lobby Day. We visited our elected leaders inorder to push forward the HEART for Women…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.