As I reported in our most recent newsletter, one of Calvary’s most popular Life Skills Education classes, Ask the Nurse, has returned! This past week I was able to attend a session with our new volunteer, Jo Anne Davis, a nurse at the Georgetown Un…

Families crowding together into single homes because of the bad economy increased the number of homeless families last year, even as the total number of homeless individuals dropped. http://bit.ly/a4BwuN On 6/22, the USICH will release the nation…

Yesterday, Memorial Day, was the unofficial kick-off to summer.  Everyone loves to be outside and to catch some sun; however, increased sun exposure can be quite dangerous- speeding up the aging process and increasing your risk of developing skin ca…

Today, April 9th, is Global Health Day! This is an interesting editorial piece on not forgetting about the importance of mental health when raising global health awareness. http://tinyurl.com/y47ce2f After losing her job, Shay Kelley visited 50 stat…

I sat with my uncle in the hospital waiting room the day my young and vibrant aunt had a mastectomy.  I held my friend, and held back my tears, before she was wheeled into surgery.  I’ve known the anxiety one feels when awaiting the results of a…

Women who are homeless often feel out of control, isolated, and unable to dictate the paths of their own lives. This is especially true when trying to navigate the  myriad  social services  around DC. It can be so hard to take your life in your ow…

The average woman at Calvary is 45 years old- an age when it is recommended that a woman should receive a mammogram yearly. However, many, coming off the streets or from other emergency shelters, have not had a mammogram or a breast exam in years. Th…

Caroline shared her exciting news at a recent gathering of Calvary donors and volunteers.  “I got a promotion in my job.  I even have health insurance now.  But I don’t know how to use it – at least not yet.”  Almost to a person, the crow…

Blood pressure screening “There was a great feeling in the room. It was wonderful to see all the smiles on the faces of the women,” said Trish, a volunteer at Calvary’s recent Women’s Health Fair. Women come to Calvary with a myriad of health…