Women's Health

It's time to take our relationship to a whole new level

3/8/2011

Today is the 100th International Women's Day - and we have some exciting news for you, Aurora women!

Whether you're working inside or outside your home, let's face it: you don't have a lot of free time for newsletters. In fact, media studies show that women are spending up to 37% less time reading newspapers or magazines than they were five years ago.

Meanwhile, 2/3 of adult females in the United States are now using social media on a daily basis. And we've found that sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube can deliver information in a much faster, interactive and integrated environment than an e-mail newsletter could ever provide.

Social media allows us to have a real conversation - one where you can not only share your ideas and opinions, but learn from other women who share your thoughts. And we definitely want you to share your thoughts!

As a result, we have made the decision to discontinue the Women's Health newsletter. Instead, we invite you to join Aurora's dynamic social media communities. Click on the links below to join the conversation!

Connect with Aurora Health Care on Facebook for a daily dose of health and wellness information.
Join our new Aurora Women's Health Facebook community.
Follow our Twitter feed for classes, events and breaking health news
Visit our YouTube channel featuring our medical experts, ground-breaking programs, and inspiring patient stories.

We are excited to build an even stronger relationship with our online community. As always, please visit our website www.AuroraHealthCare.org for your health care needs.

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Think PINK!

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A Little Chocolate Is Good (Emphasis on the Little)

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