FALL / WINTER 2011 Vol 15 • No 2


ACOG Executive Vice President Hal C. Lawrence, III, MD, FACOG


Medical Advisory Board Isaac Schiff, MD, Chair


Mark S. DeFrancesco, MD, MBA Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD


Deborah M. Smith, MD, MPH Editor-in-Chief


Penelope Murphy, MS


Deputy Editor-in-Chief Gregory Phillips


Associate Editor Amanda Hall


Contributors Madonna Behen Colette Bouchez Stacy Brooks Cathy Cassata Stacey Colino Lisa Collier Cool Jill Hindenach


Meryl Davids Landau Winnie Yu


Publication Design Westbound Publications A Star for Women’s Health is Born


In 1964, I was lucky enough to see Barbra Streisand perform on Broadway in “Funny Girl,” and I’ve been a fan ever since. Her star power was dazzling then, and it has only continued to shine brighter throughout her career.


As a singer, actress, producer, and director, her talent knows no bounds. This issue of pause®


looks at her role as an advocate


for women’s health—specifically women and heart disease, which is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the US. Read how Streisand’s efforts are positively affecting women nationally and internationally on page 6.


Also in this issue, you’ll find more relevant, timely articles addressing important concerns and questions you might have about your midlife health and lifestyle. And don’t forget to visit our website at menopause.acog.org. The site is updated regularly to best serve your needs.


pause® is published by The American Congress of


Obstetricians and Gynecologists, PO Box 70620, Washington, DC 20024. Copyright 2011 by The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.


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Isaac Schiff, MD Chair, Medical Advisory Board


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