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Kolander, C.A., HSM, Ballard, D.J., EdD, CHES, Chandler, C.K., EdD, LPC. Contemporary Women's Health:
Issues for Today and the Future, (2nd Ed.), 2005. McGraw Hill.

             1. Describe the current status of women's health in our society.
             2. Identify the problems women face when dealing with the health care system.
             3. Describe the diversity of opinions and beliefs held by other individuals and ethnic and cultural
                  groups as they apply to the health status of women.
             4. Identify the normal functioning of the female body.
             5. Describe the special problems and concerns of women's physiology.
             6. Examine psychosocial concerns which have an impact upon women's health.
             7. Identify agencies, groups and organizations which are potential resources when investigating
                  women's health concerns.
             8. Advocate for a health issue for women.
             9. Identify sources for uninsured women.

Select one of the following federal agencies: The Public Health Service Office on Women's Health or the Office of Research on Women's Health at NIH. Go to the Web site and find the mission or reason the office exists. Identify the mission in your paper. Then, find one example of an initiative currently underway at the office. Describe it in 2 pages and indicate why you think it is important.

Option A. Choose a women's health issue that you feel strongly about. Write a letter to the editor of the Post and Courier describing the issue and your position on it. Remember to be direct and brief but to include substantiating information. It is important to remember that the readers may not know a lot about the issue.

Option B. Write a letter to the Governor or one of the legislators describing your position on current or pending legislation. Remember to be direct and brief but to include substantiating information. It is important to remember that s/he may not know a lot about the issue and its ramifications on women's health.

Note: A stamped envelope to the recipient must be attached. Length is 1 page or 350 words.

3. INSURANCE FOR THE UNINSURED: (50 pts.) Due Date - Oct. 31st

Access to health insurance is important for women in assuring that they can get preventive care and treatment for minor and serious conditions. Many women do not have health insurance. What programs (local, state, and federal) exist to provide health insurance for women who do not have insurance. Choose one to investigate further. What are the requirements to receive benefits and what services are covered. (Length = 2-3 pages)

4. RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS: (50 pts.) Due Date - Nov. 14th, 16th, or 21st

You will work with a partner and present the class with a creative, unique, and enjoyable multi-media presentation on a topic/issue/problem related to this course. These presentations will be 11-13 minutes in length and you both must be actively involved. A detailed outline with information about your topic must be handed out to every student in the class the day of your presentation. Your research should be current (2001-2006). A minimum of 6 refereed journal articles as well as references from the Internet must be cited.

5. SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT: (50 pts.) Due Date - Nov. 21st

        Exam I will cover Chapters 1, 2, 15, 5, 6 and all class related materials.
        Exam II will cover Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and all class related materials.
        Final Exam will cover Chapters 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, research presentations, and all class related materials.

EVALUATION SCALE:
                                                       Points
            Exam 1.............................     100
            Research Presentation.......      50
            Exam 2.............................     100
            Service Learning.............      50
            Written assignments ..........   100
            Final Exam........................    100
            Total................................... 500

REVISED COURSE OUTLINE

AUGUST	TOPIC	TEXT
22 - T	Why did you enroll in a women's health issues course????? Introduction to Women's Health Professor's web site and syllabus	1
24 - TH	Developing A Healthy Lifestyle Leading Causes of Death for Women by Age and Race	2
29- T	Examining Gynecological Issues	15
31 - TH	Examining Gynecological Issues Self-Breast Exams (SBE) Federal Agency Paper Due
SEPTEMBER
5- T	Enhancing Emotional Well-Being	5
7 - TH	Managing the Stress of Life	6
12 - T
14 - TH	* EXAM I * (Chapters 1, 2, 15, 5, & 6)
19 - T	Eating Well	7
21 - TH	Keeping Fit Health-Related Components of Fitness Advocacy Paper Due	8
26 - T
28 - TH	VIDEO: Still Killing Me Softly III
OCTOBER
3 - T
5 - TH	Avoiding Tobacco Use	9
10 - T	Using Alcohol Responsibly Using Other Psychoactive Drugs	10, 11
12 - TH	Lesbian Health Issues
17 - T	* EXAM II * (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11)
19 - TH	Selecting Birth Control Methods Guest Speaker: New & Improved Methods	16
24 - T	Birth Control Planning for Pregnancy & Parenting	17
26 - TH	Managing Cardiovascular Health & Chronic Health Conditions	19
31 - T	Reducing Your Risk of Cancer Insurance for the Uninsured Paper Due	20
NOVEMBER
2 - TH	Video: Breast Cancer in Young Women
7 - T	- - - -E N J O Y - - - - F A L L - - - B R E A K - - - -
9- TH	Service Learning Projects
14 - T	* RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTATIONS *
16 - TH	* RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTATIONS *****
21 - T	* RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTATIONS * * Documented hours & Paper due *
23 - TH	** ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY **
28 - T	Menopause & Issues Related to Aging
30 - TH	Preventing Abuse Against Women	13
DECEMBER
5 - T	Preventing AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Class evaluations
12 - T	* FINAL EXAM * (Chapters 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, research presentations, and all class materials)