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ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re proud to announce the launch of national writing scholarships for undergraduate women — including a first-of-its-kind award supporting women affected by blood clots and clotting disorders. Read the full press release: bit.ly/2026-scholar...
Patriots? Seahawks? 🏈 Either way, enjoy the weekend!
We hope your team comes out on top. 😉 🏈
#superbowl2026
We hope your team comes out on top. 😉 🏈
#superbowl2026
February 6, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Patriots? Seahawks? 🏈 Either way, enjoy the weekend!
We hope your team comes out on top. 😉 🏈
#superbowl2026
We hope your team comes out on top. 😉 🏈
#superbowl2026
Take a few minutes today and check out this list of blood clot signs and symptoms. If you or someone you know experiences any of the signs of a blood clot, seek medical attention. And, share this list with the women...and men...in your life! You might just save a life.
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Take a few minutes today and check out this list of blood clot signs and symptoms. If you or someone you know experiences any of the signs of a blood clot, seek medical attention. And, share this list with the women...and men...in your life! You might just save a life.
Sharing medical stories about blood clots, especially those linked to birth control, pregnancy, or hormone therapy, can raise awareness and empower affected individuals. If you or someone you know has experienced this, consider sharing your story here: bit.ly/mystorymyvoice26.
February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Sharing medical stories about blood clots, especially those linked to birth control, pregnancy, or hormone therapy, can raise awareness and empower affected individuals. If you or someone you know has experienced this, consider sharing your story here: bit.ly/mystorymyvoice26.
New research from LSU Health Sciences Center shows obesity and estrogen-based medications can increase blood clot risk in premenopausal women by reducing Protein S levels, a natural anticoagulant. This could be vital for cancer care discussions too. Consult your healthcare provider: buff.ly/Q6TT84B
LSU Ties Obesity, Estrogen to Higher Blood Clot Risk
A research team led by Dr. Rinku Majumder from LSU Health New Orleans has published a groundbreaking study in the prestigious Journal of Clinical
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February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
New research from LSU Health Sciences Center shows obesity and estrogen-based medications can increase blood clot risk in premenopausal women by reducing Protein S levels, a natural anticoagulant. This could be vital for cancer care discussions too. Consult your healthcare provider: buff.ly/Q6TT84B
If you're considering your birth control options, get all the information you need to know to make a choice that meets your specific healthcare needs. Learn more and access a blood clot risk self-screener: bit.ly/HBC_info
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
If you're considering your birth control options, get all the information you need to know to make a choice that meets your specific healthcare needs. Learn more and access a blood clot risk self-screener: bit.ly/HBC_info
February is Heart Month, a great time to explore cardiovascular risks linked to hormonal contraception. Learn from @webmd how to reduce heart health risks when considering birth control. Visit: bit.ly/3RgFWZs
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
February is Heart Month, a great time to explore cardiovascular risks linked to hormonal contraception. Learn from @webmd how to reduce heart health risks when considering birth control. Visit: bit.ly/3RgFWZs
Winter weather continues to impact parts of the country, and we hope those affected are staying safe. When ready, consider planning a warm escape. Booking winter travel through Kendick Travel supports the Rowan Foundation: bit.ly/travel_26
January 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Winter weather continues to impact parts of the country, and we hope those affected are staying safe. When ready, consider planning a warm escape. Booking winter travel through Kendick Travel supports the Rowan Foundation: bit.ly/travel_26
Not sure what questions to ask about blood clots and women’s health? This checklist helps guide informed conversations with healthcare providers across life stages and risk factors. Save and share: bit.ly/checklist-26
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Not sure what questions to ask about blood clots and women’s health? This checklist helps guide informed conversations with healthcare providers across life stages and risk factors. Save and share: bit.ly/checklist-26
Informed choice isn’t fear. It’s preparation. Explore trusted guidance on contraceptive decision-making from the Rowan Foundation: bit.ly/decision-making26
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Informed choice isn’t fear. It’s preparation. Explore trusted guidance on contraceptive decision-making from the Rowan Foundation: bit.ly/decision-making26
New research in Nature Cancer suggests a menopause hot-flash treatment may also help slow growth in ER-positive breast cancer, even at low doses. Promising findings, with larger trials still needed. bit.ly/4pPJ5Ps
Breast cancer: Hot flash drug slows tumor growth even at low doses
Megestrol, which helps treat hot flashes associated with menopause, may have the added benefit of slowing the growth of ER-positive breast tumors, a new trial has found.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
New research in Nature Cancer suggests a menopause hot-flash treatment may also help slow growth in ER-positive breast cancer, even at low doses. Promising findings, with larger trials still needed. bit.ly/4pPJ5Ps
A family tree holds more than memories. It also carries clues about your health. Genetic clotting disorders can pass from one generation to the next. Starting a simple conversation about family health history could save a life. Learn more: bit.ly/genetic-clotting
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A family tree holds more than memories. It also carries clues about your health. Genetic clotting disorders can pass from one generation to the next. Starting a simple conversation about family health history could save a life. Learn more: bit.ly/genetic-clotting
Social media can start important conversations, but it can’t always hold the full picture. Clear, trustworthy resources on women’s health and clotting are here: bit.ly/resources-26
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Social media can start important conversations, but it can’t always hold the full picture. Clear, trustworthy resources on women’s health and clotting are here: bit.ly/resources-26
Women are sometimes told blood clot symptoms are “normal.” Shortness of breath, for example, can be brushed off or mistaken for anxiety. Knowing the signs can help you ask better questions when something doesn’t feel right: bit.ly/sx-vte Have you ever been told something was normal when it wasn’t?
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Women are sometimes told blood clot symptoms are “normal.” Shortness of breath, for example, can be brushed off or mistaken for anxiety. Knowing the signs can help you ask better questions when something doesn’t feel right: bit.ly/sx-vte Have you ever been told something was normal when it wasn’t?
Your story could help another woman feel seen, informed, or protected. We invite you to share your clotting experience and be part of a growing community focused on women’s health and informed care. Share your story here: bit.ly/mystorymyvoice26
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Your story could help another woman feel seen, informed, or protected. We invite you to share your clotting experience and be part of a growing community focused on women’s health and informed care. Share your story here: bit.ly/mystorymyvoice26
New federal guidelines expand cervical cancer screening options. Women ages 30–65 can now choose a self-administered HPV test instead of a Pap smear, improving comfort, access, and early detection. Learn more: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test
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January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
New federal guidelines expand cervical cancer screening options. Women ages 30–65 can now choose a self-administered HPV test instead of a Pap smear, improving comfort, access, and early detection. Learn more: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Today we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, and the enduring truth of his words. His call to justice, compassion, and shared responsibility reminds us that our lives and our work are deeply connected.
January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Today we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, and the enduring truth of his words. His call to justice, compassion, and shared responsibility reminds us that our lives and our work are deeply connected.
Learn more about the Rowan Foundation and the work we do to improve awareness of blood clot risks in women’s health and support informed decisions.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Learn more about the Rowan Foundation and the work we do to improve awareness of blood clot risks in women’s health and support informed decisions.
bit.ly/our-work26
bit.ly/our-work26
Blood clots can develop due to various risk factors. In women's health, three major life stages significantly heighten the risk, with estrogen playing a key role. Learn more: bit.ly/life-stage26
January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Blood clots can develop due to various risk factors. In women's health, three major life stages significantly heighten the risk, with estrogen playing a key role. Learn more: bit.ly/life-stage26
ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re proud to announce the launch of national writing scholarships for undergraduate women — including a first-of-its-kind award supporting women affected by blood clots and clotting disorders. Read the full press release: bit.ly/2026-scholar...
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re proud to announce the launch of national writing scholarships for undergraduate women — including a first-of-its-kind award supporting women affected by blood clots and clotting disorders. Read the full press release: bit.ly/2026-scholar...
Health advice aimed at women is often oversimplified — and sometimes wrong. This expert-led article clears up five common women’s health myths and explains what doctors want women to know: www.npr.org/2026/01/08/n...
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Health advice aimed at women is often oversimplified — and sometimes wrong. This expert-led article clears up five common women’s health myths and explains what doctors want women to know: www.npr.org/2026/01/08/n...
Blood clots are often described as rare. But when you listen to women’s experiences, patterns start to emerge: delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, unanswered questions. This isn’t about panic. It’s about understanding risk. bit.ly/about-clots
January 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Blood clots are often described as rare. But when you listen to women’s experiences, patterns start to emerge: delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, unanswered questions. This isn’t about panic. It’s about understanding risk. bit.ly/about-clots
Statistics matter. Research matters. But personal stories change how people listen and how they advocate for themselves. If you’re open to sharing your experience, you can do so here: bit.ly/mystorymyvoi...
January 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Statistics matter. Research matters. But personal stories change how people listen and how they advocate for themselves. If you’re open to sharing your experience, you can do so here: bit.ly/mystorymyvoi...
There are things women are told to expect with hormones, pregnancy, or birth control. And then there are the things no one mentions at all. If you want clear, grounded info about women’s health and clotting risks: bit.ly/lifestages_ What do you wish had been explained sooner?
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
There are things women are told to expect with hormones, pregnancy, or birth control. And then there are the things no one mentions at all. If you want clear, grounded info about women’s health and clotting risks: bit.ly/lifestages_ What do you wish had been explained sooner?
Knowledge supports safer choices. Explore trusted resources on blood clots, birth control, and women’s health — all in one place. Visit our Resources page: bit.ly/resources-26
January 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Knowledge supports safer choices. Explore trusted resources on blood clots, birth control, and women’s health — all in one place. Visit our Resources page: bit.ly/resources-26
Not every resolution sticks, and that’s okay. These practical tips can help you keep the ones that matter, especially if you're thinking about lowering your blood clot risk by losing some weight or quitting smoking: bit.ly/4aDyWBR
January 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Not every resolution sticks, and that’s okay. These practical tips can help you keep the ones that matter, especially if you're thinking about lowering your blood clot risk by losing some weight or quitting smoking: bit.ly/4aDyWBR