PFI Health Benefits is a cutting edge company that is committed
to providing affordable health insurance and benefits to individuals
in all 50 of the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada.
Pharma Futures, Inc. offers individuals and their families the opportunity
to custom design a health insurance and benefits program specifically
to their needs and budget.
Research has shown that women tend to be the major healthcare
decision makers within the home. As part of our commitment to health,
PFI Health Benefits is providing this page in order that you can make
informed choices regarding the health and wellness of yourself
and your family.
PFI Health Benefits will be posting current articles with pertinent
and interesting information regarding women’s health.
At PFI Health Benefits, we understand how important it is for you
and your family to follow a healthy lifestyle and to have access
to relevant information should a health care problem arise.
The following resources have up-to-date health care and lifestyle
information pertaining to women’s health:
Women’s Health Project
www.whealth.org
The women’s Health Project is an initiative of the National Health
Sciences Consortium (NHSC). The Women’s Health Project developed
an educational exhibit that is traveling across the United States.
This site provides you with great information about women’s health
and has an impressive library of links to help you find answers
to your health concerns.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
www.4women.gov
Provided by the Office of Women’s Health (OWH) within the
US Department of Health Services (HHS). This site is great for
reliable and current information regarding women’s health.
Real Age
www.realage.com
Take the real age test to determine what you can do to look
and feel younger. Provides excellent overall health tips based
on your test information.
Web MD
www.webmd.com
The world’s leading source for trustworthy and timely health
and medical news and information for you.
Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com
Award winning consumer website offers you information on
a broad range of health issues and topics such as disease
management and pregnancy.
Breast Cancer and Cancer
www.cancer.org
This site covers topics related to breast cancer such as risk factors,
prevention, and treatment options. You can also read personal
stories of hope and survivors.
FDA Mammogram and Breast Cancer Information
www.fda.gov
Information for you provided by the FDA informing you about
specifics to mammograms and the medical importance.
Also includes a clinic finder and self breast exam information.
Heart Disease
www.amhrt.org
The American Heart Association website provides credible
heart health information.
The Heart Truth: A national campaign for women about heart disease
www.nhlbi.gov
A women’s heart health awareness movement dedicated to greater
awareness for all women.
Osteoporosis
The National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org
This site is an excellent resource for information, prevention, and facts
about osteoporosis.
Eating Disorders
www.edap.org
The National Eating Disorder Association
NEDA provides individuals with information regarding eating disorders
and body image. The site also generates referrals to treatment centers,
doctors, support groups, and more.
Sexual Health and Pregnancy
Women’s Sexual Health
www.womenshealth.about.com
An excellent resource for information regarding a broad range of topics
concerning women’s sexual health.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
www.plannedparenthood.org
High quality sexual and reproductive health care and information
on birth control, emergency, contraception, abortion, pregnancy,
STIs/STDs, GYN exams, teens, and sexuality.
Aetna InteliHealth Sexual and Reproductive Health
www.intelihealth.com
Provides you with a “just for women” section and gives you great
information regarding women’s sexual health. It also features Harvard
Medical School’s consumer health information.
Risk for HPV Information
www.gardasil.com
Gardasil is the vaccine for the Human Papillomavirus, which is
the greatest cause of cervical cancer. The site covers all aspects
of the disease. |
