Women's Health
Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women's Awareness Month
At Aii, red is worn to support the solidarity of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two spirit People (MMIWG2S). Red is worn to include response in the "Red Dress Project" which is an art installation and movement designed to bring visibility to critical issues of MMIWG2S.
MMIWG2S is a crisis that Aii along with other organizations, agencies and individuals to raise awareness about this national emergency
The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center has provided a MMIW Toolkit for families and communities. It is "designed to assist families, communities and advocacy organizations in understanding and responding to a case of a missing or murdered Native woman." Click on the picture for a toolkit for yourself or a loved one.
APRIL WOMEN'S HEALTH
Let us not forget about women's health that is also prominent in April. From breastcancer to cardiovascular diseases to having a child, information and resources flood the internet. Take a journey with us as we will be looking at events that are happening in Alaska as well as organizations offering assistance or screenings available. There is a lot out there but we are here to bring you the most reliable, pertinent resources.
American Heart Association presents "Go Red for Women". This is an initiative presented to increase awareness of women's heart health. To find out more information click on the picture to the left.
October- Breast cancer awareness month
In October, we bring awareness to one of the most diagnosed cancer among women It is estimated that in 2021 there will be about 30% of newly diagnosed breast cancers in women. As of January 2021, according to the American Cancer Institute, there are more than 3.8 million women in the U.S. with a history of breast cancer which includes women currently being treated and those who have completed their treatments. So join us in commending all these women and all women around the world with education and resources provided by Ladies FIRST Alaska Breast and Cervical Services.
2020 Ladies First Rack Card.pdfLADIES FIRST ALASKA
Here is a program that focuses on women's health, especially breast and cervical. Take a look at the information above that they have shared with us to connect to women in Alaska. Please contact them if you have any questions about the services that they provide.
1 General LF Eligibility Requirements Poster.pdfDo you qualify??
Take a look to see if you qualify for a free breast and/or cervical screening provided by Ladies First of Alaska.
LADIES FIRST- brochure_for_onlne_use_breastcancer.pdfFact sheet
Don't know too much about breast cancer? Provided here is some information provided by Ladies First that can give you a little more insight on the topic.
3 things to know about breast cancer
3 things to know about breast cancer
Thank you for stopping by and please look out for more resources & information added each month!
American Heart Association presents "Go Red for Women". This is an initiative presented to increase awareness of women's heart health. To find out more information click on the picture to the left.