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Josephs encourages women to check up on health

PHILADELPHIA, June 15 – State Rep. Babette Josephs, D-Phila., said there's a new way women can check up on their health -- through the free Women's Wellness Guide kiosks across the state.

The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Highmark Foundation, has developed this bilingual health-care resource for women.

"The kiosks are a way for women to stay in tune with their health," Josephs said. "They provide a fast and easy way for women to remain informed on the latest news and material on their health issues."

Women's health kiosks are located at various locations throughout the state, including in grocery stores, county assistance offices and Women, Infant and Children centers.

Each kiosk provides information on heart disease; stroke; breast, cervical, ovarian, lung, colon and skin cancer; diabetes; depression; asthma; a healthy diet; exercise and weight management; smoking; domestic violence; HIV/AIDS; sexually transmitted diseases; and insurance information.

While the health kiosks are narrated, the user also has the option to turn off the sound and just read the information on the screen.

In Philadelphia, kiosk locations include:

· Philadelphia County Assistance Office - Snyder District, 990 Buttonwood St.

· ACME Markets, 7010 Germantown Ave.

Visit www.pcw.state.pa.us for more information.

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