Staying informed about women’s healthcare can often be a matter of life or death. Around 41.3 % of U.S. women aged 20 and older have obesity, and 44.6 % of women 18+ have hypertension. (CDC)

• In 2022, the U.S. had one of the highest rates of avoidable deaths among women in high‑income countries — about 270 per 100,000, deaths that better prevention or treatment could avert. (Commonwealth Fund)
• More than one‑third of U.S. counties — over 35 % — qualify as “maternity care deserts,” meaning residents lack nearby obstetric services. (Commonwealth Fund)
• About 30 % of women report having unpaid medical bills, and 40 % say they’ve had to trade off basic needs (food, utilities) to afford health care. (PMC)
• Women are also more likely than men to delay or skip care: they are 50 % more likely to report skipping care due to long wait times and twice as likely to miss an appointment because of transportation issues. (Deloitte)

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CHIN invites you to a safe and supportive space to learn about menopause and women’s health.
Oct 21 | Noon | NorthPark Church | Presented by Felicia Brown, Nurse Practitioner
RSVP today → 601-483-2661 (by Oct 17)

AND ALSO

We invite you to learn why yearly screenings are your best defense against breast cancer.
Oct 30 | Noon | NorthPark Church
Dr. Sandra Pupa
RSVP by Oct 27: 601-483-2661