By Jamie Allen When Sarah was in elementary school, her teachers described her as smart, kind and energetic. At the start of this school year, she made good grades and had several best friends. However, as the school year progressed, Sarah’s behavior subtly changed. She started being absent a lot. While at school, she was […]
When my journey with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence started in October 2015, I was a single parent in an abusive marriage, which causing me physical harm to the point that I could not take it anymore and called 911. The officers from that call referred me to Adrienne’s House, Gulf Coast Center for […]
Retired educator Belinda Hosli Tipton had a history of migraine headaches, but the one she suffered on July 1 was different. She woke up during the night with an excruciating headache and heart palpitations. She soon lost control of her body and yelled to her husband, Jeff, for help. After she’d reached the hospital, tests […]
Annie Sanders, the founder of Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence, is not only a domestic abuse survivor, but also a cancer survivor. Additionally, she has grappled with other major medical ailments such as multiple sclerosis and Chiari malformation type 1. She’s passionate about helping others who are going through similar experiences and committed to […]
Women of all ages and walks of life are predisposed to some unique health concerns. From cervical and breast cancer to heart disease, many conditions are specific to females or affect them differently than men. Here, three experts address some of the most common areas of concern for women, the latest developments in treatment and […]
By Melissa Galatas It’s hard to overstate how much the law affects domestic violence victims. From keeping dangerous weapons out of abusers’ hands to keeping survivors’ whereabouts confidential, policies set at every level of government can greatly impact victims’ safety. Let’s look at some of the watershed legislation of the past — and the decisions […]
Women face an array of health concerns — some that are unique to females, and others that affect them differently than men. Test your knowledge and learn more by taking this enlightening women’s health quiz. Good luck! Check your answers here. 1. What type of cancer is referred to as the “silent killer” because it […]
Did you take our women’s health quiz? If not, view it here and come back to see how you did. 1. B) OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. It also causes more deaths than any other cancer of […]
They earn your loyalty with exceptional service and charm you with warm, personal attention. You come to love and trust them because they are invested in the community and help drive its success. From boutiques, salons and gift shops to home contractors, restaurants and heath care providers, small businesses are the beating heart of the […]
By Trina Cuccia Are you are thinking of buying a new home? The current market is challenging to say the least, with low inventory and higher rates than in recent history, so what can you do? Should you wait? Will rates come down? Will housing prices crash? While we can’t know the future, due to […]
