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Mara Posada (right), director of community relations for Planned Parenthood, by Troy Renteria

Planned Parenthood representatives rue loss of women’s health care

Women in Texas are losing health care options because of family planning cuts, a ultrasound bill and abortion politics. Representatives of Planned Parenthood, a family planning network discussed threats in "Moving Forward: Standing Strong for Women's Health Care." Full story

Ingrid Wilgen

GALA prepared to help cope

“What if it was you?” asked René Orozco, communications sophomore at Northwest Vista College and Gay Allied Lesbian Association president at this college. He also is enrolled here. A room of 23 people divided into groups of four during the GALA meeting Feb. 29 to discuss coping with being kicked out of their home. Full story

Hot Potato speaker sees gender discrimination, lack of encouragement

Discrimination is sometimes intended and sometimes a leftover tradition, a female minister told students March 6 at the Methodist Student Center. Organized religions are not free of discrimination and hierarchy, and the state does not interfere with these institutions, the Rev. Raquel Feagins of the United Methodist Church said in her Hot Potato lecture. Full story

Women’s History Month kicks off with symposium on women's health issues

President Robert Zeigler opened Women's History Symposium Thursday saying how significant it is to learn about women's health and history. Full story

Victoria Drumming

Nursing students learn many roles nurses fill at convocation

Nursing and pre-nursing students learned about the many roles today's nurses fill in a special convocation. Full story

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Victoria Drumming

Health Fest instructs on ways to stay healthy, fit

More than 53 booths educated the public about healthy lifestyles.

The kinesiology and dance department and Wellness Committee sponsored Health Fest Wednesday. Chris Dillon, kinesiology instructor and wellness coordinator, said, “It’s believed this is one of the biggest health expos around the city.” More than 53 booths offered services to the community such as free health screenings, massages and balanced diets. Full story