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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.
The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to:
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Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN
Executive Director
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, brings a unique combination of sharp business expertise and, as a practicing registered nurse, medical knowledge to her role as executive director of HealthyWomen, a non-profit organization providing women with in-depth, objective, medically-approved information on a broad range of women's health issues.
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2. Presentation of the site
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HealthyWomen’s award-winning Web site, http://www.HealthyWomen.org, was one of the first sites dedicated solely to women’s health and is recognized nationally as a go-to source for trustworthy health information for women. This dynamic, comprehensive resource gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
In addition to our online content, HealthyWomen produces print publications in English and Spanish. The Women’s Health Updates...
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information for women
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13. HEALTHYWOMEN.ORG NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE—HealthyWomen.org provides information only to consumers, not medical advice. Results are not intended as a substitute for medical/health care. HealthyWomen.org strongly encourages consumers to speak with their physicians/health care professionals about their particular health concerns. Consumers should not use the information provided by HealthyWomen.org to diagnose diseases or conditions, determine treatment or to change lifestyle behaviors such as modifying one's diet or starting a fitness regimen. Information provided by Healthy...
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Supporting a Loved One with Fibromyalgia
Family being sillyby Jennifer Goldstein
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Donepezil (Aricept). This drug can help boost thinking abilities and reduce some general function and behavior problems of Alzheimer's without significant side effects. It is usually taken daily at bedtime and is approved for all stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Rivastigmine (Exelon). This drug can help improve thinking and memory, activities of daily living and general functional abilities. It is approved for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
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Galantamine (Razadyne; previously marketed as Reminyl). This drug ...
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General Consumer Information/Health Inquiries
Toll-free: 1-877-986-9472
Fax: 732-530-3347
Mailing Address:
HealthyWomen
157 Broad Street
Suite 106
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Program and Campaign Opportunities
Contact: Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, Executive Director
Telephone: 877-986-9472, ext. 102
Contact: Marisa Bushee, Director of Marketing & Communications
Telephone: 877-986-9472, ext. 108
HealthyWomen.org Website
Contact: Gwynn Cassidy, Online Director
Telephone: 212-675-2097
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Members of the Private Sector and Nonprofit Organizations
HealthyWomen welcomes partnerships with industry leaders, including pharmaceutical companies, consumer product companies, managed care companies, hospitals and health systems and media establishments. Many opportunities exist for the development of national public education initiatives, expansion of our Web site, development of educational products using multi-media and expansion of corporate intranets. HealthyWomen welcomes inquiries regarding corporate educational initiatives. To discuss a partnership in more detail, con...
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16. ADVERTISING POLICY— HealthyWomen offers opportunities for third-party sponsors to support http://www.HealthyWomen.org. Support is primarily in the form of educational grants to HealthyWomen that enables the organization to expand HealthyWomen.org as the premier consumer women's health Web site, and build a robust inventory of quality, unbiased and comprehensive health information for women.
HealthyWomen retains full editorial control over all content of the site, regardless of support from third-party sponsors. All cont...
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16. ADVERTISING POLICY— HealthyWomen offers opportunities for third-party sponsors to support http://www.HealthyWomen.org. Support is primarily in the form of educational grants to HealthyWomen that enables the organization to expand HealthyWomen.org as the premier consumer women's health Web site, and build a robust inventory of quality, unbiased and comprehensive health information for women.
HealthyWomen retains full editorial control over all content of the site, regardless of support from third-party sponsors. All cont...
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16. ADVERTISING POLICY— HealthyWomen offers opportunities for third-party sponsors to support http://www.HealthyWomen.org. Support is primarily in the form of educational grants to HealthyWomen that enables the organization to expand HealthyWomen.org as the premier consumer women's health Web site, and build a robust inventory of quality, unbiased and comprehensive health information for women.
HealthyWomen retains full editorial control over all content of the site, regardless of support from third-party sponsors. All cont...
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16. ADVERTISING POLICY— HealthyWomen offers opportunities for third-party sponsors to support http://www.HealthyWomen.org. Support is primarily in the form of educational grants to HealthyWomen that enables the organization to expand HealthyWomen.org as the premier consumer women's health Web site, and build a robust inventory of quality, unbiased and comprehensive health information for women.
HealthyWomen retains full editorial control over all content of the site, regardless of support from third-party sponsors. All cont...
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