--- title: "Meet the New Inductees to the Women's Health Heroes Hall of Fame" date: 2010-05-27T17:22:57-04:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/meet-the-new-inductees-to-the-womens-health-heroes-hall-of-fame" section: Blog (Archive) --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# Meet the New Inductees to the Women's Health Heroes Hall of Fame By Christine Cupaiuolo • May 27, 2010 Please note: This entry -- originally posted at [Our Bodies, Our Blog](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog) -- has not been updated since the publication date listed above. On April 1, Our Bodies Ourselves asked, "Who's your women's health hero?" Dozens of you responded enthusiastically, sending in [essays and videos describing the heroes](/category/our-bodies-ourselves/womens-health-heroes-2010/ "women's health heroes nominees") who most inspire you. Among them: a women's studies professor who is a role model for her students; midwives and doulas who empower women to trust themselves and their bodies; activists and legislators pressing for real health care reform; numerous individuals and organizations advocating for reproductive rights and justice; a friend who provides a safe space for discussion; a mother "who cares for others whenever they are alone and in need"; community health workers who share information with their neighbors; and doctors who volunteer their time and expertise in other countries. We couldn't be more thrilled with [all the nominees](/category/our-bodies-ourselves/womens-health-heroes-2010/ "women's health heroes nominees") and the passionate submissions. A big thank you to everyone who participated! Two special mentions: **Audience Choice Award**: [Margaret Flowers](http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2010/05/citizen-activist-margaret-flowers "Margaret Flowers"), MD, health care reform activist and congressional fellow at [Physicians for a National Health Program](http://www.pnhp.org/). Flowers received a whopping 891 votes. Go, progressive health activists! **Our Bodies Ourselves Honoree**: [Lynn Jackson](http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2010/05/tireless-advocate-for-reproductive-justice-lynn-jackson "Lynn Jackson"), intake director at the [Texas Equal Access Fund](http://teafund.org/) and national case manager for the [National Network of Abortion Funds](http://www.nnaf.org/ "national network of abortion funds"). Thank you for your compassion -- and for inspiring the women you work with and serve! --- #### 2 Responses Our Bodies Ourselves is no longer able to accept comments. **naomi dagen bloom** on Jun 06, 2010 Such an important idea and I celebrate your selections. One problem as I viewed the map of awardees' locations. So east coast centric and I realize this is not your problem but has to do with several issues outside your control. Since I began blogging four years ago, it was clear that my own location in New York City seemed to skew those I might reach. Wanting to know more about lives of older women around the country was a goal--where were the midwesterners, northwesters? Much of it has to do with the location of media outlets in the East and their self-focus. Now that I've moved to Portland, Oregon, my goal is to find peers who share my concerns and are blogging out here. A re-energized women's movement (much needed) could focus in this direction along with racial and ethnic diversity. Thanks for your work! **Chelsea C.** on Jun 12, 2010 Dr. Margaret Flowers--a wonderful choice indeed! She's my hero! ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [Our Bodies Ourselves - Women's Health Heroes 2010](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/topic/our-bodies-ourselves-womens-health-heroes-2010) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)