Congressional Families: Voices for Cancer Prevention – Mary Himes, spouse of Rep. Jim Himes
Hi, I’m Mary Himes, spouse of Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut. And I’m a member of the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program of the Prevent…
What’s it like to get a mammogram?
Getting a mammogram can be scary. What will it be like? Will it hurt? What if they find something? Routine cancer screenings—like mammograms—can detect cancer…
Fight over fear
I will never forget the phone call I received in July of 2021 as I was on a work assignment. “Are you driving?” my personal…
Capitol Hill goes to Sacramento
I just had my annual mammogram. My experience was excellent—from the moment I was greeted at the reception desk to the actual imaging and conversation…
To all of the women at mile 20
It has almost been three years since I received the phone call that I had precancerous cells, ran a marathon for those who still could…
I advocated for my health. Here’s how.
It was January 2015 and I had just moved to Washington, D.C. I was 27 years old and had just started at a new job…
1,700 miles and counting for cancer prevention
Water is spraying from the fountain at Point State Park. Clouds dot the blue skies in Pittsburgh and our team of four riders are brimming…
What experts want you to know about gynecologic cancers
Hundreds of thousands of people in the world suffer from cancers caused by viruses and millions more suffer from the viruses that cause them. September…
5 ways to make your charcuterie board healthier
Everyone loves a good charcuterie board. They’re the perfect appetizer for a group gathering or an easy no-cook meal when it’s too hot to turn…
Congressional spouses highlight community work to break down screening barriers from coast to coast
Pictured from left to right: Mike Smith, President of Northern Light Health Foundation; Diane Dickerson, CEO of Bangor Region YMCA; Catherine Schureman, Director of Breast…
