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  • Is Juneteenth a Federal Holiday in the United States?

    When is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 every year. Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. Legislation establishing the holiday was passed by Congress and signed into law by the president. Juneteenth was previously established as a state holiday in Texas in 1980, but it was…

  • What is a hysterectomy?

    A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and the cervix. The uterus is where the fetus is growing. During your menstrual period, you shed blood. You won’t be able to get pregnant and you won’t have your period after a hysterectomy. The fallopian tubes and ovaries may be removed during the surgery. Hysterectomy The…