Physical Health
Resources: UNM and Albuquerque, New Mexico
UNM Student Health & Counseling- For appointments and information (505) 277-3136.
UNM Massage Therapy Services appointments and information (505) 277-3716.
UNM Accessibility Resource Center- The primary duty of the department is to help all qualified students with disabilities gain equal educational access and opportunities throughout the UNM community. (505) 277-3506.http://as2.unm.edu/
UNM Hospital appointments and information (505) 272-2121.http://hospitals.unm.edu/
University Center for Women's Health & Women's Imaging provides comprehensive quality obstetrical and gynecological care to women in New Mexico from adolescence throughout their life span. The Women's Health clinic offers a wide variety of services including well woman and obstetrical care, and treatment of gynecological issues. http://hospitals.unm.edu/inpt/women.shtml
Family Practice Center maternal, child, and reproductive health programs.http://hospitals.unm.edu/outpt/family_practice.shtml (505) 272-1734.
Kalpulli Izkalli a community resource center that promotes, preserves, and protects cultural and traditional healing practices (505) 452-9208.
Casa de Salud Medical Services for the whole family. (505) 907-8311
First Nations Community Healthsource serving Native Americans and the whole community (505) 262-2481.
Metropolitan Assessment & Treatment Services (MATS) (505) 468-1555
Resources: National
Feminist Women’s Health Clinic (FWHC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes and protects a woman's right to choose and receive reproductive health care. Their website contains a wide variety of information pertaining to women's health. http://www.fwhc.org/index.htm
National Women’s Health Information Center This section of the NWHIC web site can help you learn about the most common health risks and concerns of minority women. http://www.womenshealth.gov/
Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. www.plannedparenthood.org/
Sistersong empowers all women of color to educate themselves, each other, and our communities about sexual reproductive health and reproductive tract infections.
http://www.sistersong.net/
National Research Center for Women and Families dedicated to improving the health and safety of women, children, and families. We scrutinize the latest research, and explain it clearly to make it useful to you.www.center4research.org/
Resources: Specific
- AIDS and HIV-
New Mexico AIDS Services (NMAS) enhances the quality of life for people and communities affected by HIV & AIDS through innovative and comprehensive services, support and prevention education. http://www.nmas.net/ Call (505) 938-7100.
First Nations Community HealthSource helps HIV+ Native Americans throughout the state. Call (505) 262-6554.
- Addictions: Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Relationship-
Link to the Women's Resource Center webpage on eating disorders andaddictions
- Breast Cancer-
Comadre a Comadre provides one-on-one peer support and referrals for Hispanic/Latina breast cancer patients and their families. Call (505) 242-1222.
Free Mammograms and Screening tests The New Mexico Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection (BCC) Program provides free comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening services to low-income women statewide. You may call the BCC Program's bilingual, toll-free information line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to find out if you MAY be eligible for the BCC Program 1-877-852-2585.
http://www.cancernm.org/bcc
ENCOREplus, YWCA, A breast cancer awareness program that educates women about breast cancer and provides financial assistance for screenings and transportation. 232-7100.
National Breast Cancer Coalition has information and educational resources on breast cancer. http://www.stopbreastcancer.org/
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
- Diabetes-
American Diabetes Association has information about diabetes and groups affected by diabetes including, women, men, African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics. http://www.diabetes.org/
HealthPowerOnline is committed to improving the health of minority populations. http://www.healthpowerforminorities.org/TopicDetails.aspx?id=43
- Domestic Violence-
Link to the Women's Resource Center webpage on Domestic Violence.
- Eating Disorders-
Link to the Women's Resource Center webpage on eating disorders andaddictions.
- Endometriosis -
ENDOMETRIOSIS is one of the most common causes of pelvic pain and infertility in women. www.endometriosis.org
-Fertility-
Hipmama
A wicked awesome parenting site, by the goddess mother Arial Gore
www.hipmama.com/index.php
Soul Cysters
SoulCysters.com is the largest online community of women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder of women, affecting as many as 1 in 10. While there is no cure for PCOS, the symptoms of PCOS can be managed with proper treatment by a qualified PCOS physican. An excellent resource for women with PCOS seeking support and community when trying to get pregnant.
http://soulcysters.com/
Fertility Community
Lots of great discussion forums and support.
http://www.fertilitycommunity.com/
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
One of the best books on fertility awareness, now TCOYF is a valuable website, too.
http://www.tcoyf.com/
Mothering.Com Forums
Fertility
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=68
I'm Pregnant
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=19
Life with a Babe
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=32
Health & Healing (mostly as they relate to pregnancy & parenting)
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=45
Queer Parenting
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=235
Pacific Reproductive Services
https://www.pacrepro.com/index.php
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Vulva University Classes on Sex for Moms
Vulva University has been offering award winning, online classes since 1996, providing the online community with intelligent and thoughtful information, designed by women, for women and those that love them. Our series of classes, taught by Sex Educators, College Professors, and published authors are of the highest caliber. We've tapped into our extensive roster of folks to help us create classes and curricula that will best motivate and satisfy your intellectual curiosity. You learn at your own pace, there are no tests, and the homework is fun!
http://www.houseochicks.com/classes/SexForMoms.html
Pre-Seed Fertility-Friendly Lubricant
Pre-Seed is the clinically proven lubricant that supports conception. Most lubricants may impede conception, so consider using pre-seed next time you have fun trying.
http://www.selfservetoys.com/store/preseed-multiuse-tube-p-1324.html
- Heart Disease-
National Organization for Women Women’s Health Project has facts and tips to prevent heart disease.www2.nowfoundation.org/health/whp/whp_fact17.html
Women and Heart Disease Wisewoman improving the health of uninsured women. http://www.cdc.gov/
American Heart Association works to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. www.americanheart.org/
- Menopause-
Feminist Women’s Health Clinic (FWHC) has myths and facts about menopause and links to other sites on menopausehttp://www.fwhc.org/menopause/index.htm
- Menstruation/ PMS-
UNM Student Health & Counseling has general information about menstruation and premenstrual syndrome. UNM Students may contact the Women's Health Clinic (505) 277-3136. http://shac.unm.edu/
Feminist Women’s Health Clinic (FWHC) Menstrual Cycles: What Really Happens in those 28 Days? http://www.fwhc.org/health/moon.ht
- Nutrition/ Exercise-
UNM Student Health & Counseling has information about nutrition. UNM students, staff, and faculty can make an appointment with a registered dietitian/nutritionist (505) 277-3136. http://shac.unm.edu/
Feminist Majority Foundation Empowering Women in Sports has the latest information about women in sports and also includes info about the positive effects of sports.
http://www.feminist.org/research/sports/sports2.html
- Pregnancy-
Family Practice Center free walk-in pregnancy tests. 2400 Tucker (near UNM Law School) (505) 272-9304.
University of New Mexico Maternity and Family Planning 272-2111.
Medicaid Program-Salud offers medical and dental plan for low-income individuals and most pregnant women (505) 827-3100 or 1-888-997-2583.
New Mexico Midwives Association http://www.newmexicomidwifery.org/
La Leche League of Albuquerque All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings (505) 821-2511.http://www.abqmoms.com/parsupp/laleche.html
Presbyterian Hospital Preparations for Parenting. Information about healthy pregnancies, birthing classes, parenting, breastfeeding, and more (505) 724-6500.
http://www.phs.org/phs/women/index.htm
- Postpartum-
Postpartum Stress Center has helpful postpartum information and links to other postpartum websites.
http://www.postpartumstress.com/
- Reproductive Health-
Family Practice Center free walk-in pregnancy tests, full spectrum of birth control options. 2400 Tucker (near UNM Law School) (505) 272-9304.
NARAL toll-free hotline for pharmacist who provide emergency contraception 1(877) 324-6673. (Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or if birth control fails. It is most effective if taken within the first 24 hours after unprotected intercourse but may work up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.)
Feminist Women’s Health Clinic (FWHC) has information about many different methods of birth control. http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/index.htm
Planned Parenthood provides pregnancy testing, family planning, sexually transmitted disease testing, treatment, and education (505) 265-5976.
- Sexual Abuse-
Link to the Women's Resource Center webpage on Domestic Violence.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)-
UNM Student Health & Counseling has information about the transmission, symptoms, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. http://shac.unm.edu/
Department of Health provides condoms, HIV testing, referral to treatment, Hepatitis screening and immunization, and sexual transmitted diseases exams (505) 841-4100.
Planned Parenthood provides pregnancy testing, family planning, sexually transmitted disease testing, treatment, and education (505) 265-5976.
- Smoking-
UNM Employee Health Prevention Plan (EHPP) Ready to quit smoking or using tobacco? EHPP offers options and printed materials to help you 505-272-3710.http://hr.unm.edu/
UNM Student Health & Counseling has information on smoking cessation (505) 277-3136. http://shac.unm.edu/
Links are for information only. The WRC does not constitute
endorsement or accuracy of the information.
Updated May 17, 2011
