Kim Ledgerwood

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Editorial Director at HealthyWomen

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Navigating Rare Diseases - HealthyWomen

5 days ago | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

For a long time, Sabrina Riddle feared she’d never really know what was going on in her head. In 2011, she went to her healthcare provider (HCP) with what she thought was an ear infection. She was prescribed antibiotics, but they didn’t help. Nothing did. For months, Riddle walked around with intense pressure in her right ear, and everything sounded muffled — like she was underwater. When Riddle finally had an imaging test, the scan showed a large mass in her ear.
I’m Tired of Chronic Fatigue Being Misunderstood

6 days ago | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

As told to Jacquelyne FroeberI moved to Manhattan in my early 20s for a job in television production. I worked as a producer for shows on ABC News and Showtime, and I loved the fast pace of the job and the city. Between work and friends, I was constantly on the go and there was never a shortage of fun things to do. But everything changed when I was 26. I started having joint and muscle pain I couldn’t explain.
I Taught People How Not to Get Herpes. Then I Got Herpes.

1 month ago | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

As told to Erica RimlingerApril 13-19, 2025, is . When I first saw the lesion, I knew it looked familiar. After working in HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, I’d seen enough pictures to recognize. When the first signs of a sore appeared, I was confused and thought: “That can’t be right.” So, I followed the advice I’d often given clients: I used a hand-held mirror to get a closer look.
What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You

Jan 27, 2025 | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

Dark red Old blood that has lingered in your body for a while but hasn’t oxidized enough (been exposed to oxygen) to turn fully brown. Can mean: You are at the end of your period You have postpartum discharge (called lochia)Concern level: Usually nothing to worry about Dark brown Old blood that has been in your body for a while and has had lots of time to oxidize.
Covid Vaccine Schedule for Older Adults & Immunocompromised People

Jan 14, 2025 | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

Although the pandemic is officially over, Covid is still making many people sick. And the virus is especially dangerous for adults 65 or older and people with moderately or severely weakened immune systems, who are at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization. The good news is that vaccines can lower your chances of getting infected and, if you do get infected, reduce your risk of serious illness, long Covid and hospitalization.
HIV Testing: Knowing Your Status Can Save Your Life

Dec 2, 2024 | xpresschronicle.com | Kim Ledgerwood

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HIV Testing: Knowing Your Status Can Save Your Life

Dec 2, 2024 | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAANThis resource was created with support from Merck. Video/Image Voiceover/Audio HIV Testing Knowing your status can save your life Sun comes up, a woman stretches and hops out of bed, goes through a morning routine Narrator: Did you know that anyone who has sex without a condom is at risk of getting HIV? And you may not even know you have it because you may not have any symptoms.
Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer

Jun 5, 2024 | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

Video/Image Voiceover/Audio Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer Female doctor, woman of color, talking to female patient: doctor looks caring, patient looks concerned. Finding out you have urothelial bladder cancer can be overwhelming and scary and lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Patient — around 55 years old — with lots of question marks around her head. And, on top of the diagnosis itself, you may be managing other medical conditions.
¿Te diagnosticaron EM recientemente? Aquí encontrarás 10 preguntas que debes hacer a tu neurólogo

Apr 2, 2024 | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

Marzo es elmes de concientización de la EM La esclerosis múltiple (EM) es un trastorno autoinmunitario que afecta a en EE.UU. y las mujeres tienen mayor riesgo que los hombres. Todavía no sabemos exactamente qué causa la EM, el trastorno ocurre cuando tu sistema inmunológico ataca a tu cerebro y nervios, más posiblemente debido a una combinación de factores medioambientales y genéticos.
Newly Diagnosed with MS? Here Are 10 Questions to Ask Your Neurologist.

Apr 1, 2024 | healthywomen.org | Kim Ledgerwood

March is MS awareness month. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects nearly in the U.S., and women are at higher risk than men. While we still don’t know exactly what causes MS, the disease occurs when your immune system attacks your brain and nerves — most likely because of a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Symptoms can vary from person to person, come and go, and also mimic other conditions, so the journey to getting a diagnosis can be a long one.