MARIO PRETI born in Arona (Italy) June 5th 1960. Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics in 1990 at the University of Turin, Italy. Specialization in Medical Oncology in 1994 at the University of Turin. From 1992 Assistant then, up to now, Deputy Director at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University of Turin-St. Anna Hospital (the second greatest Gynecological Hospital in Europe). Head of Urodynamic Unit of the Department of Gynecology. Regional Referent for diagnosis and treatment of lower genital tract neoplasia In the Colposcopy Unit at the same Department. Doctor Mario Preti belongs to the Faculty of the Specialization School in Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Turin since 1992 and of the School of Midwifery since 1986. At present he is holding a course on « Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Female Genital Tract Neoplasms » and a course on « Surgical operation in Obstetrics ». Fellow of the ISSVD (International Society for the Study of Vulvo-vaginal disease) from 1990. He is Chair of the Oncological Committee on Superficially invasive carcinoma. Founding Member of the Italian Interdisciplinary Society of Vulvology (SIIV), Assistant Secretary from the foundation in 1996 up to 2004, and then Treasurer. Fellow of the Italian Society of Colposcopy and Cervico-Vaginal Pathology (SICPCV) since 1985. He is member of the Scientific Committee since 1998 and he is National Referent for Vulvar Pathology. Member of Scientific Committee of IFCP (International Federation of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) since 2005. Doctor Mario Preti has participated as invited speaker to 25 International Congresses on vulvar and cervico-vaginal diseases. He published more than 200 scientific papers. Some of them have been published on International Journals: British Journal of Dermatology, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cancer, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Journal Lower Genital Tract Disease, Journal of Surgical Oncology, The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology (in press). As attested by his scientific publications doctor Mario Preti collaborates with: European Institute of Oncology (Milan Italy), National Cancer Institute (Milan, Italy), Regional Cancer Center (Aviano, Italy), National Cancer Institute Regina Elena (Rome, Italy), Department of Gynecology University of Bologna (Bologna Italy), Department of Pathology University of Gainesville (Florida, USA), Department of Gynecology, Academic Medical Center/NKI-AvL, Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Erasmus University M.C., Rotterdam, (The Netherlands), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre Hospitalier de Creteil, (France).Read More

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION NGO Resource Centre, Room L 1B31, United Nations, New York, NY 10017 January 9, 2004 Rita Luthra, MD Women’s Health and Education Center 300 Stafford St. Suite 265 Springfield,MA 01104 Dear Dr. Luthra, We received your check for $1,000 and cannot thank you enough for your extremely generous contribution. On behalf of the NGO/DPI Executive Committee, I want to say that the mission of your Organization is devoted to something so important and vital that we are truly proud to represent you as an affiliate of the NGO community. I would like to visit you sometime and see your Center. Perhaps we can arrange something in the future. In the meantime, I thank you again for your wonderful contribution. It will go a long way towards funding our outreach projects. If you are planning on attending the next Annual DPI/NGO Conference in September 2004, I look forward to talking with you. With Warm Regards, Joan Levy, Chair NGO/DPI Executive CommitteeRead More

Dr. Sibai is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His academic leadership and contributions to research, in the dissection of the hypertensive diseases of pregnancy and other basic problems associated with obstetrics and gynecology, has awarded him national and international recognition in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, particularly in the area of hypertension in pregnancy. His contributions have organized the treatment plans of many physicians. Dr. Sibai’s international notoriety in preeclampsia and eclampsia evolved as a result of his authorship or co-authorship of over 350 peer-reviewed publications in national and internationally circulated publications. Dr. Baha M. Sibai Professor and Chairman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Cincinnati 231 Albert Sabin Way Cincinnati, OH 45267 E-mail: baha.sibai@uc.eduRead More

Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY Education/Training Undergraduate (MB, BAO, BCh, Medicine, 1985-1991): University College Dublin, Faculty of Medicine, Dublin, Ireland Doctorate (MD, Obstetrics, 1998): University College Dublin, Faculty of Medicine Positions and Honors Positions and Employment 1991 – 92 Intern, Internal Medicine / Gen Surgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, University College Dublin 1992 – 93 Resident, Gen Surgery / Urology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, University College Dublin 1993 – 96 Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, Boston 1996 – 98 Fellow, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, Boston 1998 – 99 Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Staff Perinatologist, New England Medical Center, Boston 1999 – 03 Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Staff Perinatologist, Director of Perinatal Research, Director Columbia Perinatal Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Campus, New York 2003 – Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Director of OBGYN Ultrasound, Director of Perinatal Research, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Campus, New York Professional Memberships American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Board Certified, Obstetrics / Gynecology, 1999 American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Board Certified, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2001 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1993 to present American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1997 to present Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001 to present International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis, Member, 1999 to present International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Member, 2000 to present Massachusetts Medical Society, 1993 to present Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1997 to present Honors Molloy Prize in Chemistry, University College Dublin, 1986 Catholic University of Ireland, First Place Scholarships, 1986 and 1987 University College Dublin, Faculty of Medicine, First Place Scholarships, 1986 and 1987 Ambrose Birmingham Gold Medal in Anatomy, University College Dublin, 1987 Dr. Henry Hutchinson Stewart Scholarships, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, National University Ireland, 1987 and 1988 Dargan Medal in Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, University College Dublin, 1989 Dr. Francis McLaughlin Medal in Psychiatry, St. Vincent’s Hospital, University College Dublin, 1990 Sean Malone Gold Medal in Psychiatry, University College Dublin, 1990 Colman Saunders Gold Medal in Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University College Dublin, 1990 Surgeon Hugh Boyle Kennedy Medal in Surgery, University College Dublin, 1991 The 1941 Gold Medal, Graduated First Place in Medical Faculty, University College Dublin, 1991 Boston Obstetric and Gynecologic Society Prize Paper, 1996 Resident of the Year, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, 1996 First Place Clinical Research Presentation, New England Perinatal Society, Annual Scientific Meeting, 1997 Best Oral Research Presentation, Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnosis, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, Annual Meeting, 2002 Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order) Malone FD, Craigo SD, Chelmow D, D’Alton ME. Outcome of Twin Gestations Complicated by a Single Anomalous Fetus. Obstet Gynecol 1996;88:1-5. Malone FD, Geary M, Chelmow D, Stronge J, Boylan P, D’Alton ME. Prolonged Labor in Nulliparas: Lessons from the Active Management of Labor. Obstet Gynecol 1996;88:211-215. Malone FD, Nores JA, Athanassiou A, Craigo SD, Simpson LL, Garmel SH, D’Alton ME. Validation of Fetal Telemedicine as a New Obstetric Imaging Technique. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997;177:626-631. Malone FD, Athanassiou A, Nores JA, D’Alton ME. Poor Perinatal Outcome Associated with Maternal Brucella Abortus Infection. Obstet Gynecol 1997;90:674-676. Malone FD, Crombleholme TM, Nores JA, Athanassiou A, D’Alton ME. Pitfalls of the Double-Bubble Sign – A Case of Congenital Duodenal Duplication. Fetal Diagn Ther 1997;12:298-300. D’Alton ME, Malone FD, Chelmow D, Ward BE, Bianchi DW. Defining the Role of Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization on Uncultured Amniocytes for Prenatal Diagnosis of Aneuploides. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997;176:769-776. Nores J, Malone FD, Athanassiou A, Craigo SD, Simpson LL, D’Alton ME. Validation of First Trimester Telemedicine as an Obstetric Imaging Technology: A Feasibility Study. Obstet Gynecol 1997;90:353-356. Nores JA, Athanassiou A, Malone FD, D’Alton ME. Technical Dependability of Obstetric Ultrasound Transmission via ISDN. Telemed J 1997;3:191-195. Nores JA, Athanassiou A, Elkadry E, Malone FD, Craigo SD, D’Alton ME. Gender Differences in Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Obstet Gynecol 1997;90:580-582. Malone FD, Kaufman GE, Chelmow D, Athanassiou A, Nores JA, D’Alton ME. Maternal Morbidity Associated with Triplet Pregnancy. Am J Perinatol 1998;15:73-77. Malone FD, Athanassiou A, Nores J, D’Alton ME. Effect of ISDN Bandwidth on Image Quality for Telemedicine Transmission of Obstetric Ultrasonography. Telemed J 1998;4:161-165. Malone FD, Ralston S, D’Alton ME. Increased Nuchal Translucency and Fetal Chromosomal Defects. N Engl J Med 1998;338:1228-1229. Malone FD, Craigo SD, Giatras I, Carlson J, Athanassiou A, D’Alton ME. Suggested Ultrasound Parameters for the Assessment of Fetal Well-being During Chronic Hemodialysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1998;11:450-452. Malone FD, Athanassiou A, Craigo SD, Simpson LL, D’Alton ME. Cost Issues Surrounding the Use of Computerized Telemedicine for Obstetric Ultrasonography. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1998;12:120-124. Kaufman GE, Malone FD, Harvey-Wilkes KB, Chelmow D, Penzias AS, D’Alton ME. Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Triplet Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol 1998;91:342-348. Giatras I, Levy DP, Malone FD, Carlson JA, Jungers P. Pregnancy During Dialysis: Management Guidelines. Nephrol Dial Transpl 1998;13:3266-3272. Malone FD, Chelmow D, Athanassiou A, D’Alton ME. The Impact of Gestational Age at Delivery on the Economics of Triplet Pregnancy. J Mat Fetal Med 1999;8:256-261. Malone FD, Berkowitz RL, D’Alton ME. Integrated Screening for Down’s Syndrome. N Engl J Med 1999;341:1935-6. Malone FD, Marino T, Bianchi DW, Johnston K, D’Alton ME. Isolated Clubfoot Diagnosed Prenatally: Is Karyotyping Indicated? Obstet Gynecol 2000;95:437-440. Malone FD, Berkowitz RL, Canick JA, D’Alton ME. First Trimester Screening for Aneuploidy – Research or Standard of Care? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000;182:490-496. Farina A, Malone FD, Bianchi DW. Fetal sonographic findings: analysis of the most frequent patterns and their specificity of association. Am J Med Genet 2000;91:331-339. Devine PC, Malone FD, Athanassiou A, Harvey-Wilkes KB, D’Alton ME. Maternal and Neonatal Outcome of 100 Consecutive Triplet Pregnancies. Am J Perinatol 2001;18:225-235. Cleary-Goldman J, Connolly T, Chelmow D, Malone FD. Accuracy of the TDX-FLM Assay of Amniotic Fluid: A Comparison of Vaginal Pool Samples with Amniocentesis. J Mat Fetal Neonat Med 2002;11:374-377. Malone FD, D’Alton MD. « First Trimester Sonographic Screening for Down Syndrome ». Obstetrics and Gynecology, In Press, 2003. Research Support Ongoing Research Support U10 HD 40485 Malone (PI) 4/01/01 – 3/31/06 NIH/NICHD National Institute of Child Health and Human Development – Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network The goal of this study is to collaborate with 14 other major academic perinatal units in the United States to identify and conduct a range of clinical research trials relevant to adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes. Role: Principal Investigator RO1 HD 38652-03S4 D’Alton (PI) 6/15/99 – 5/31/04 NIH/NICHD The FASTER Trial: First and Second Trimester Evaluation of Risk for Aneuploidy The goal of this study is to compare first and second trimester approaches to screening for fetal Down syndrome, using a range of biochemical and sonographic tests in a population of 38,000 patients drawn from the general United States population. Role: Co-Principal Investigator RO1 HD 38652-03S1 D’Alton (PI) 6/01/01 – 5/31/04 The FASTER Trial: Congenital Cardiac Malformation Screening Study The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of nuchal translucency sonography as a screening test for congenital cardiac malformations, and to measure the accuracy of fetal echocardiography in diagnosing such malformations. Role: Co-InvestigatorRead More

Chairman, Maimonides Medical center Distinguished Professor, SUNY Health Center Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Brooklyn, NY (USA) Dr. Minkoff is a nationally recognized leader in the field of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, specializing in the field of high-risk pregnancies. His work and research in HIV and sexually transmitted diseases is known nationally and internationally both. He has authored more than 200 scientific articles, book chapters, research abstracts, clinical presentations, and multimedia educational tool. He is currently chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, since 1997. In 1992 he had received distinguished service professor award from SUNY HSCB. Other noteworthy awards were given for his work and research is, Assistant Secretary of Health Awards in 1991 and Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Minkoff received his medical degree for Pennsylvania State Medical School in 1975. After his residency he then entered the highly regarded fellowship in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at SUNY HSCB KCHC in Brooklyn, New York. He is the editorial consultant for 20 journals and Chairs a study section on HIV for the National Institute of Health (NIH). He is also involved in the development of programs for Doctors of the World. Dr. Minkoff’s current interests include research and teaching on prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV transmission, high- risk pregnancies, development and strategy planning of the projects and programs to improve maternal health at local, national and international level.Read More

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASB1-3, Boston, Massachusetts (USA) Robert L. Barbieri, M.D. graduated from Yale College (1973) and Harvard Medical School (1977). He is certified in Internal Medicine (1982), Endocrinology and Metabolism (1983), Obstetrics and Gynecology (1987) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (1988). Currently he is Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Kate Macy Ladd Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School. Dr Barbieri is the program director for the integrated Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Massachusetts General Hospital obstetrics and gynecology residency training program. Dr. Barbieri is the past President of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), and the past President of the APGO Medical Education Foundation. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and as the Chairperson of the National Institutes of Health, Reproductive Biology Study Section. Dr. Barbieri is a contributing author to over 300 medical publications. He is an editor of 4 textbooks in reproductive endocrinology and gynecology: UpToDate in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Kistner’s Gynecology and Women’s Health, Yen and Jaffe’s Reproductive Endocrinology and Scientific American Medicine: Gynecology in Primary Care. He is a co-author of 6 Steps to Increased Fertility, a Harvard Medical School book, published by Simon and Schuster. His current research interests include issues related to infertility, including the treatment of PCOS and the identification of predictors of successful IVF treatment.Read More

Président, département de l’obstétrique et Gynecologie St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Boston, MA (USA) Éducation: Reçu un diplôme de Harvard College, 1952-56 Servi dans la marine des Etats-Unis (Ensign-Lt jg), 1956-58 Boston University School of Medicine, 1958-62 Internship / residency surgery St. Vincent’s Hospital NY, NY, 1962-64 Résidence d’Ob/Gyn St. Vincent’s Hospital NY, NY, 1964-68 Expérience: Professeur clinique de Ob/Gyn, école d’université de touffes de médecine Président, Société obstétrique de Boston, 1999-2000 Chairman, Massachusetts Section ACOG, 1998-2002 Section, Department of Ob/Gyn, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston MA Le centre médical de St. Elizabeth est consacré à la santé des femmes publie et fait bon accueil à des projets liés à la maternité sûre de partout dans le monde. Notre programme de résidence a des résidants de divers pays et de milieux ethniques. Notre diversité est notre force.Read More

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA 90059 Tel: (323) 357-3424 Fax: (323) 357-3477 e-mail: kacheng@cdrewu.edu Karen G. Cheng, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Charles Drew University (CDU) in Los Angeles, USA. For nearly six years, she has been working on international health projects, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Her research focuses on culturally appropriate uses of information and communications technology (ICT) to improve delivery of health information and health services in low-income countries. Dr. Cheng’s studies evaluate the acceptability and impact of handheld computers, mobile phones, websites, and other ICT in order to understand the social and cultural barriers to accepting ICT in healthcare settings in low-income countries. Dr. Cheng has worked with the Rwanda Defense Forces for the last three years to build their capacity to provide medical and psychosocial services to Rwandan soldiers living with HIV or AIDS. This includes developing an electronic system for patient records. The next step of the project will be to expand services to families of soldiers. In addition, she has worked with the Angolan Armed Forces to develop and experimentally test a culturally-appropriate HIV prevention intervention. The main aims of the intervention were education and skills-building. Dr. Cheng received her Ph.D. in social psychology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2002. Her dissertation focused on how interpersonal relationships affect cultural identity.Read More

Le but de la Women’s Health Centre et de l’éducation (WHEC) est de soutenir et d’améliorer les possibilités d’éducation et la santé générale des femmes et en particulier les femmes des pays en développement. La santé des femmes et la situation est très complexe et difficile problème pour les pays en développement et les pays industrialisés. Les femmes se heurtent à d’énormes obstacles – les préjugés, l’ostracisme, la violence domestique, la pauvreté, la faim et pratiquement pas accès aux soins médicaux et les médicaments permettent de sauver des vies. Le Women’s Health Centre et de l’éducation est consacré à la santé des femmes et le bien-être du monde entier. Son site Web, WomensHealthSection.com est à des fins éducatives, entre les Etats-Unis et les pays en développement: de l’avantage mutuel et de respect mutuel. Nous soutenir et aider les projets et programmes en matière de santé féminine, l’éducation et la recherche. Nous croyons que: Sur ce chemin ne va jamais à l’effort de déchets, et il n’ya pas de défaillance. Chaque année, plus de 500 000 femmes meurent pendant la grossesse ou l’accouchement et moins de 10 millions d’enfants meurent avant leur cinquième anniversaire, soit près de 40% de ceux-ci dans le premier mois de vie. Mais la preuve montre que au moins 6 millions de ces vies peuvent être sauvées chaque année la preuve de bon rapport coût-efficacité des interventions. Notre vision: Un monde où toutes les femmes et les enfants reçoivent les soins dont ils ont besoin pour vivre une vie saine et productive. Notre Objectif: investir dans la livraison et l’avance maternelle, néonatale et infantile, et mettre 50% de la forte charge de 60 pays sur les rails « pour atteindre les OMD 4 et 5 en 5 ans. QUE FAISONS-NOUS? Women’s Health Centre et de l’éducation (WHEC) préconise l’égalité des sexes dans la santé et l’éducation des filles et des femmes dans le monde entier. WHEC porte attention à la manière dont biologiques et des facteurs socioculturels sur la santé des femmes et des hommes, des garçons et des filles. WHEC vise à accroître les connaissances et de renforcer le secteur de la santé par la collecte des preuves, le renforcement des capacités et de se livrer à des activités de plaidoyer sur la façon dont le sexe et l’inégalité entre les sexes sur la santé. WHEC met l’accent sur les moyens que le sexe, comme une construction sociale, sur la santé des hommes et des femmes. Mais nous savons aussi que l’inégalité entre les sexes a le plus de ravages sur la santé des femmes en raison de la discrimination dont elles sont victimes dans presque toutes les cultures. L’inégalité entre les sexes exacerbe les effets nocifs de la pauvreté et le manque d’éducation sur la santé des femmes, ce qui entrave la capacité de millions de femmes dans le monde entier d’accéder à des soins de santé et d’atteindre le meilleur niveau possible de santé. WomensHealthSection.com sensibilise les professionnels de la santé sur les conditions qui sont exclusives aux femmes, plus fréquente chez les femmes, ou sont diagnostiqués ou traités différemment par les hommes des femmes. Cette publication présente impartial, complet, concis, et cliniquement pertinente de synthèse et la partie pratique. Les articles sont examinés par des pairs à maintenir la plus haute qualité et à vérifier la pertinence clinique de médecine de précision et la clarté de la présentation. Les plus perspicaces et qui donne à réfléchir articles sont désormais disponibles dans un portail unique. Tous les bulletins de WHEC pratique sont examinés de 18 à 24 mois après la publication et sont révisées, a réaffirmé, ou retirée. POURQUOI LES SEXE ET LA SANTÉ? Les deux différences entre les sexes et les inégalités entre les sexes peut donner lieu à des inégalités entre hommes et femmes dans l’état de santé et de l’accès aux soins de santé. Par exemple: Une femme ne peut pas recevoir les services de santé nécessaires en raison des normes au sein de sa communauté l’empêcher de se rendre seul dans une clinique. Un adolescent meurt dans un accident à cause d’essayer d’être à la hauteur de ses pairs des attentes que les jeunes hommes doivent être « gras » preneurs de risques. Une femme mariée contracte le VIH car des normes sociétales encouragent la promiscuité de son mari, tout en empêchant d’insister sur l’utilisation du préservatif. Un pays du taux de mortalité par cancer du poumon chez les hommes dépasse de loin le taux correspondant pour les femmes parce que le tabagisme est considéré comme un marqueur de la masculinité attrayant, il est mal vu en tant que féminine des femmes. Dans chacun de ces cas, les normes de genre et de valeurs, et qui provoque des comportements, les effets négatifs sur la santé. En fait, le genre d’image en un temps donné et le lieu peut-être l’un des principaux obstacles – parfois l’obstacle le plus important – debout entre les hommes et les femmes et la réalisation du bien-être. WHEC a produit une série de pages d’information sur la pertinence de sexe à plusieurs des problèmes de santé spécifiques. Lire plus est une bonne façon de commencer à se faire une idée de la façon d’interagir entre les sexes et la santé. WomensHealthSection.com est une entreprise mondiale, le Web a permis à la plate-forme pour de multiples formes de collaboration. Cette plate-forme permet aux individus, groupes, entreprises et universités dans le monde entier à collaborer – pour les besoins de l’innovation, l’éducation, la recherche et à l’avance les causes de paix, de la santé et le développement. Nous vous invitons à profiter de cette plate-forme, et, enfin, la gouvernance pour obtenir le meilleur parti de cette plate-forme.Read More

Your privacy on the Internet is of utmost importance to the Women’s Health and Education Center (WHEC). This privacy statement describes WHEC’s policy concerning the gathering and sharing of visitors’ information through the WHEC web site. It applies to all « WHEC sites » — that is, all sites within the « womenshealthsection.com » domain name. What information does WHEC collect? Normal web site usage: In general, you can browse the WHEC site without telling us who you are or revealing any personal information about yourself. The only information we gather during general browsing is from standard server logs. These include your IP (Internet Protocol) address, domain name, browser type, operating system, and information such as the web site that referred you to us, the files you download, the pages you visit, and the dates/times of those visits. Collection of personally identifiable information If you register for a newsletter, log on to certain WHEC sites, request information, provide feedback, join a discussion group or join an electronic mailing list, you will be asked to provide personal information such as your name, postal address and e-mail address. This information is collected only with your knowledge and permission, and is kept in various WHEC databases. WHEC sites with specific requirements to collect personal information may publish a privacy policy specific for that site. In these cases, the site-specific policies will be complementary to this general WHEC privacy policy, but will give additional details for that particular site. Joining electronic discussion groups may mean that other participants of the discussion group (including non-WHEC employees) will see personal information that you have volunteered. For open discussion groups, this information will be public. What does WHEC do with the information it collects? Normal web site usage: The information gathered during general browsing of the « womenshealthsection.com » domain is used to analyze trends and usage of the WHEC site and to improve the usefulness of the site. It is not connected with any personal information. Personally identifiable information WHEC may use the personal information you provide to: Contact you — either in response to a query or suggestion, or to mail newsletters, documents, publications etc. to you; « Remember » your online profile and preferences; Help you quickly find information that is relevant to you based on your interests, and help us create site content most relevant to you; Statistical analysis What if I don’t want to provide personal information? Providing personal information on the WHEC site is optional. If you choose not to provide personal information, you can still browse and use the WHEC site. Security We do not sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on the WHEC site to any third party. Any information provided to WHEC by users of the WHEC site is held with the utmost care and security, and will not be used in ways other than as set forth in this privacy policy, or in any site-specific policies, or in ways to which you have explicitly consented. WHEC employs a range of technologies and security measures to protect the information maintained on our systems from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All our employees who have access to, and are associated with the processing of personal data, are obliged to respect the confidentiality of official business matters, including personal data. The WHEC site contains links to sites external to the womenshealthsection.com domain. WHEC is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites.Read More