• Health

    The Annual Pap Smear saved my life.

    As women, we understand the importance of taking care of our health. From regular exercise to a balanced diet, we make daily efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, one crucial aspect that often goes overlooked or neglected is regular gynecological exams, specifically annual Pap smears. Scheduling these screenings should be a priority for every woman. What is a Pap Smears? A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, is a simple and painless ( this depends on each individual) procedure that involves the collection and examination of cells from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. The primary purpose of a Pap smear is to detect any…

  • Stories

    Life as a Migrant Student

    “Ya son las 5:00 de la manana, levántate a usar el baño antes que tu papa.” My mother would whisper to wake me up. We lived in a very small one bedroom apartment with one bathroom. We couldn’t wait to move into a trailer home, but those were given to families that had seniority. We started traveling to Wisconsin as migrants since I was in elementary school. We would attend school Oct- April and migrated up north end of April or beginning of May. We never had a chance to finish the school year with our classmates. We gave our notice of departure weeks in advance and were required to…