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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Endometriosis, for which there is no absolute cure, affects over 176 million women and girls globally with staggering societal costs soaring past $100 billion annually. “We continue to find endometriosis is routinely misunderstood, under-diagnosed and ineffectively treated, despite being one of the most prevalent causes of hysterectomy, infertility and pelvic pain in women and girls around the world,” said Michelle E. Marvel, Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) Founder and Executive Director. “Despite hallmark symptoms, the average delay in diagnosis remains an astounding 6 or more years, and a woman will seek counsel from at least 5 physicians on average before her pain is adequately addressed,” she added.

ERC strongly advocates for early intervention, timely diagnosis and efficacy of treatment. To get involved and learn more, visit the organization at www.endocenter.org
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Food Safety Alerts Now on Twitter

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection serviced just launched Twitter accounts for specific states that can share news of recalls on poultry, meat and other food products for those specific regions. "These new Twitter feeds provide yet another mechanism for us to provide consumers with critical updates and relevant information they need to protect their families from foodborne illness," USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., said in a statement. "The immediacy of information-sharing through social media is unparalleled, and we believe these timely, targeted updates will better protect public health."

Every state will now have its own Twitter alert handle using the state's two-letter abbreviation followed by "_FSISAlert." Georgia's handle is @GA_FSISAlert




 

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