After years of living with heavy bleeding and being dismissed, one woman reached a breaking point—she knew her symptoms weren’t “just normal.” Determined to find real answers, she kept pushing until she finally got the care she needed. Getting her fibroids treated gave her the chance to reclaim her health and move forward with hope. Today, her story is one of resilience, healing, and a new chapter unfolding.
Tuesday July 14, 2026
All Day
At Fibroid Fighters, we often talk about awareness, education, and advocacy. But at the heart of all three is something even more fundamental: finding the courage to speak up. During
NEW YORK, August 6, 2026— Fibroid Fighters Foundation honored Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Health Plan, and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson with the 2026
Fibroid Fighters Foundation proudly honored Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, President and CEO of Urban Health Plan, and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson with the 2026 Flora Award at its annual Your
