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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Resilient Sisterhood Project, in collaboration with Union Combined Parish, invites you to an afternoon of reflection, dialogue, and community.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Have you registered for our upcoming event yet? Visit bit.ly/rsp-events and reserve your spot today! Come experience the power of art, faith, history, and reflection as we consider how communities have faced risks and drawn strength from spiritual traditions and carried hope forward.

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Webinars and Events | Resilient Sisterhood Project

Discover upcoming events and enjoy video recordings of past webinars with the Resilient Sisterhood Project.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Black women face a higher risk of dying from breast cancer, yet important questions remain about how screening guidelines, access, and individual risk shape early detection.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are less than a month away from "Ancestral Blueprint for Resilience, Spirituality, and Ethical Courage"! To register for this upcoming event, please visit bit.ly/rsp-events. We hope to see you there!

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

While challenges in reproductive health and rights may seem insurmountable, you CAN make a difference. You can help Black women access vital information to protect themselves, their daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and friends.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

While challenges in reproductive health and rights may seem insurmountable, you CAN make a big difference. Your gift to the Resilient Sisterhood Project will help deliver well-researched and up-to-date scientific information to those who need it most...

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you believe that Black women and girls deserve equitable healthcare—where their concerns are not dismissed, where their diseases are promptly diagnosed and treated, where they don't face medical racism—you are NOT alone, and you are NOT powerless.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Resilient Sisterhood Project, in collaboration with Union Combined Parish, invites you to an afternoon of reflection, dialogue, and community.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Pain and fever during pregnancy can be scary, and deciding whether it's safe to take medication can make things even more stressful.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There is no single "best" birth control method, there's the method that's right for you. Your contraception should reflect your health, reproductive goals, preferences, lifestyle, access, and comfort.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"Black don't crack" may be a popular saying, but melanin is not a substitute for sunscreen. While darker skin contains more melanin and has some natural UV protection, it is still vulnerable to sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancer.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with endometrial cancer being the most common type of uterine cancer. Uterine cancer rates are predicted to rise in the coming years, furthering the disproportionate impacts on Black women.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Promising research and an important caution. A 2025 systematic review in BMC Women's Health, covering 31 studies and more than 55,000 people, found that vitamin D supplementation and animal-source vitamin A may help reduce uterine fibroid size. Evidence for vitamins E and K remains unclear.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It’s tempting to buy those cute, budget-friendly outfits from stores offering new styles each week, but have you ever wondered what price we truly pay for them?

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Heavy bleeding from fibroids can deplete your body's iron over time, leading to iron deficiency anemia. Up to 30% of women with fibroids develop it.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Most women with fibroids go on to have healthy pregnancies, but 10–30% of pregnant women with fibroids do experience complications. This matters enormously in a country where the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality is so high.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Fibroids are benign. Their consequences are often not. Fibroids are treatable, and treatment options have expanded far beyond hysterectomy. Medication, myomectomy, and other approaches do exist (ACOG). Ask your healthcare provider about all the options that might work for you.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

July is Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. Uterine fibroids are a common condition related to Black women's reproductive health, and one of the most ignored. Up to 80% of Black women will develop them by age 50, and Black women are diagnosed about three times as often as white women, often earlier.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Imagine a future where preventing breast cancer could be as simple as receiving a vaccine. While breast cancer vaccines are still being studied, researchers are making exciting progress in developing therapies that train the immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

When discussing breast cancer prevention, alcohol is often left out of the conversation. However, research shows that alcohol consumption can increase breast cancer risk, even at lower levels.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Resilient Sisterhood Project warmly invites you to Brew and Blossom: A Summertime Tea Social! ☀️ Sip on refreshing teas, savor delicious treats, and have meaningful conversations with fellow community members about reproductive health and rights.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications after childbirth, yet many parents feel pressure to suffer quietly.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Infertility is often talked about in terms of treatments, diagnoses, and statistics, but behind every fertility journey is a person who may be navigating hope, disappointment, grief, uncertainty, and resilience.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

World Infertility Month is a chance to share our stories and normalize the struggles of conception. Infertility is not just a physical health obstacle, but also one of mental health.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Pride is often associated with parades, flags, and celebration, and it should be. But Pride is also about dignity. It's about creating a world where LGBTQ+ people can show up fully as themselves in every space, including healthcare settings.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

In addition to being a hormonal transition, menopause can be a turning point for heart health. As estrogen declines, the risk of cardiovascular disease rises; however, many women aren’t told what to look for or how to prepare.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New on Front Porch Insights: “A Spoonful of Sugar: The Link Between Diet and Uterine Cancer” by RSP Volunteer Tiana Mason!

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Too many people are told IUD insertion is “just a little discomfort” and then left to manage real pain. Pain is not one-size-fits-all. And options for pain management exist, but aren’t always offered.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

From food containers to personal care products, plastics are part of everyday life. But some of the chemicals they contain—like BPA and phthalates—can interfere with hormones, especially during pregnancy.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

What we eat is connected to shaping long-term reproductive health outcomes. Emerging research shows links between excess added sugar and highly processed foods and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and increased uterine cancer risk.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Pregnancy requires safety, stability, and consistent medical care. Yet many pregnant people in immigration detention face barriers to receiving the support they need.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Protective styles are powerful—but the products we use can come with hidden risks.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

When Lupita Nyong’o shared “77 fruits for 77 fibroids,” she turned something often hidden into something impossible to ignore. Fibroids are common, but the pain, dismissal, and delays in care many people experience shouldn’t be.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The age of a child’s first period isn’t just biology, it’s also shaped by a number of other factors including the environment, and nutrition. Research shows that diets high in added sugars and ultra-processed foods may contribute to earlier puberty.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We’re excited to share that PFAS and You is now available to watch on the Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP) website. This powerful documentary explores the hidden impact of PFAS—“forever chemicals”—on our health, environment, and communities.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Preeclampsia is a serious health disorder that can develop during pregnancy, typically after 20 weeks. Yet, there is not nearly enough public awareness about it.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This Black Maternal Health Week, we’re raising awareness about preeclampsia—a serious blood pressure disorder that occurs during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Our updated Breast Cancer Webpage is live! Check it out for new information regarding: • Higher breast cancer risks for Black women • New breast cancer screening techniques • Triple-negative breast cancer

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We hope you are looking forward to these upcoming events as much as we are! 💚 This month, the Resilient Sisterhood Project has several collaborative events lined up to connect with our community in-person and have much-needed conversations around Black maternal health and the journey to menopause.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

There are chemicals in our food that may not appear on the nutrition label and herbicides are one of them. Glyphosate, an herbicide found on many crops from oats to soybeans, may have implications for your reproductive health. Swipe to learn more about glyphosate and how to avoid it.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

When we think about our exposure to toxins, it is easy to overlook clothing as a source of many chemicals. Many of the materials we buy for our children and wear ourselves contain harmful compounds, but there are ways to reduce our exposure. Read on to learn more.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

As the interest in leafy greens has grown over the years, the use of pesticides on crops has grown as well. DCPA is a chemical used in producing pesticides that poses a serious risk to human health.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Emerging breast cancer treatments are transforming care through more personalized, targeted approaches. (1/4)

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Substance use disorder is a medical condition—not a moral failure. Pregnancy should be a time when people are met with support, evidence-based treatment, and empathy. Approaches like medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care improve outcomes for both parents and babies.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

If your body feels different during menopause, you’re not imagining it. Hormonal shifts can influence fat distribution, muscle mass, and metabolism even if your habits haven’t changed.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Through our “Legacies of Resilience” painting, RSP pays homage to Black women pioneers in medicine. This Women’s History Month, we encourage you to learn about trailblazing women like Mary Francis Hill Coley, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Dr. Harriet Rice, and Margie Eugene-Richard.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our newly updated ovarian cancer webpage is live! In it, you can find research from 32 different sources from recent scientific studies and informational articles, all focused on getting you the data you need regarding ovarian cancer.

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Resilient Sisterhood Project @rsphealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

PCOS is often talked about as a single diagnosis, but many people experience it in very different ways. New research suggests that PCOS may actually include distinct subtypes, shaped by different hormone patterns and metabolic factors.

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