Join us – and editorial writers from coast to coast – in supporting US Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius's decision to implement this and other recommendations contained in the report that she received on July 19, 2011 from the Institute of Medicine, “Clinical Preventive Services for Women: Closing the Gaps."

“This report is historic,” said Secretary Sibelius. “Before today, guidelines regarding women’s health and preventive care did not exist. These recommendations are based on science and existing literature.”

There will be strong opposition. Dr. Sibelius needs our help, and we have written a letter to her expressing our strong support. You can participate now by reading, thinking and talking about, and signing the letter.

Join us in supporting free screening and counseling for all women and adolescent girls for interpersonal and domestic violence in a culturally sensitive and supportive manner. 

Let’s work together!

Herman M Frankel, MD
Director, Portland Health Institute Center for Building Caring Relationships
Member, Multnomah County Family Violence Coordinating Council
Member, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, Communities of Color Task Force
Member, Oregon Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team