Standardized protocols needed to improve health outcomes related to pregnancy complications

Standardized protocols needed to improve health outcomes related to pregnancy complications

The rates of maternal mortality and preterm birth continue to rise dramatically in the United States. According to the CDC and March of Dimes, more than 700 women die of pregnancy-related causes in the U.S. every year, and more than 1,000 babies are born prematurely every day. It’s impossible to point to one specific cause…

Putting your best face forward: 5 holiday beauty tips
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Putting your best face forward: 5 holiday beauty tips

Now that the holiday season is here, you’ll likely be attending more parties, gatherings and social events than normal. After all, this is the season for celebrating with friends and family, while also meeting fun new people. As you relax and socialize, you’ll also want the confidence that comes with looking your best. Recent research…

Kroger Launches Ship

Kroger Launches Ship

New ship-to-customer ecommerce platform delivers on Restock Kroger commitment to redefine the customer experience Houston, TX, September 28, 2018 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) recently announced the introduction of Kroger Ship, its new direct-to-customer ecommerce platform. “Kroger Ship is our next step in creating a seamless experience that allows our customers to shop when…

Stilettos & Champagne Pairs High Heels and Bubbly with Philanthropy
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Stilettos & Champagne Pairs High Heels and Bubbly with Philanthropy

October 11, 2018 – Houston, TX – On November 10, 2018, This Woman’s Work, a non-profit 501(c)(3), will hold its annual Stilettos & Champagne Fundraising Reception Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Julia Ideson Library, located at 550 McKinney St, Houston, from 6:30 – 10 p.m. Stilettos & Champagne is an engaging and interactive event intended to…

How women business owners cracked the Glass Ceiling

How women business owners cracked the Glass Ceiling

Today there are nearly 12 million women-owned small businesses in the United States that generate almost $1.7 trillion in revenues. But 30 years ago, it wasn’t the same story – these business owners’ financial futures could have been out of their hands due to sexist lending practices, incomplete government data and limited advocacy on their…

Local Women’s Health Organization Urges Texans to Focus on Early Detection this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Local Women’s Health Organization Urges Texans to Focus on Early Detection this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder of The Rose, lost her mother to cervical cancer that was discovered too late. At 22, Gibbons didn’t know how to be her mother’s advocate, nor did her mother know how to advocate for herself. As a result, even though the disease could have been detected early on and treated, it wasn’t….

GRAMMY® Award-nominated Artist Marsha Ambrosius Guest Speaker for 2018 MPAC Film Festival at University of Houston – Downtown.

GRAMMY® Award-nominated Artist Marsha Ambrosius Guest Speaker for 2018 MPAC Film Festival at University of Houston – Downtown.

HOUSTON, TX, September 26, 2018 — The MPAC Film Festival is pleased to announce the participation and addition of Grammy Award-nominated artist Marsha Ambrosius to its fall 2018 lineup. The MPAC Film Festival is presented by University of Houston’s Downtown- Center for Critical Race Studies in collaboration with MACK Performing Arts Collective (MPAC), a 501(c)(3)…

Protect yourself: Learn the truth behind 4 common myths about life insurance

Protect yourself: Learn the truth behind 4 common myths about life insurance

Because September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month, now would be a good time to consider investing in a policy that could protect you and your family in your time of need, plus protect your loved ones in your absence.   Given the importance of life insurance, it’s astounding that 37.5 million American households lack…