5 Resources for Women’s Health Month

May 1, 2026

Did you know May is Women’s Health Month?
Here are some resources to help you make informed decisions about your health.

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1. Cancer Screening Guidelines from Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)
This two-page flyer offers screening guidelines for cancers of the breast, uterus, lungs, and more.
–Learn more about MSK Direct here

2. Preventive Care Reminders from Express Scripts by Evernorth
Reminder to get your yearly well-woman exam, which include a pap smear, mammogram, and STD screenings.  

Learn more from Express Scripts here

3. MEND Program (Members Education & Network for Dependency)
MEND can help provide referrals for therapy, psychiatry, and treatment for substance use.

Learn more about MEND here

4. American Heart Association: Risk of Stroke
Stroke is the third highest cause of death among American women
Learn more from the American Heart Association here

5. Quitting Smoking
Just one year after quitting smoking, your risk of coronary heart disease decreases nearly 50%
Learn more about Lung Cancer screening here

🩷Spread the Word🩷
Please share these resources with your family, friends, and NYCDCC community.

Additional Resources

Women’s Heart Health: https://www.heart.org/en/news/category-womens-health
Women and Stress: https://www.heart.org/-/media/Healthy-Living-Files/Infographics/Women_-Stress_Infographic.pdf?sc_lang=en
MSK Guide to Breast Self-Exams: https://nyccbf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SelfBreastExam_genflyer-v2-5.pdf