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What is Health Equity, and Why Should It Matter to You?

Before we get into the good stuff, let us explain health equity and why it should matter to you. Health Equity is defined as a state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. So, no matter who you are or where you come from, everyone has…

Why Getting Tested for STDs/STIs is Essential

Should I get tested for STDs/STIs? If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases is essential for your health. Each year, the United States reports more than 20 million cases of STIs/STDs, with a disproportionate impact on women. From chlamydia to gonorrhea and syphilis to HIV/AIDS, these infections pose serious risks to…

My Struggle Living with Endometriosis

During my first period, my dad wanted to take me to the hospital. I was in middle school when I had my first period. This was my first experience with menstrual cramps. I remember laying in my parent’s bed crying and clutching my abdomen. Since this was my first period, neither of them knew what…