Kim Ledgerwood
HealthyWomen's Editorial Director
As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.
Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.
What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You
Your period blood color can offer hints about your menstrual cycle and your overall health. Learn what all the colors can mean.
Covid Vaccine Schedule for Older Adults & Immunocompromised People
It’s important for older adults and people with weakened immune systems to stay up to date on Covid vaccines. Read the latest recommendations.
6 Tips for True Self-Care
Pedicures, massages and bubble baths are great — but don’t forget to take these 6 steps to true self-care
HIV Testing: Knowing Your Status Can Save Your Life
Watch this video to learn who should get tested for HIV and how to get tested
Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Taking care of your mental health while living with bladder cancer is important. Watch this video to learn how you can improve your mental health.
Newly Diagnosed with MS? Here Are 10 Questions to Ask Your Neurologist.
Wondering how an MS diagnosis will affect your life?
¿Te diagnosticaron EM recientemente? Aquí encontrarás 10 preguntas que debes hacer a tu neurólogo
¿Te preguntas como un diagnóstico de EM afectará tu vida?
Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid
When it comes to Covid vaccines, you have options
No HIV for Me: Protect Yourself from HIV with PrEP and PEP
Watch to learn about PrEP and PEP, effective tools to protect yourself from HIV
Options for Covid Vaccines
When it comes to Covid vaccines, you have options. Find out what they are.
Opciones para las vacunas contra el covid-19
Tienes varias opciones en lo que se refiere a las vacunas contra el covid-19. Descúbrelas.
Comic: Annie Has Anemia
Annie wants to know why she suddenly wants to eat some unusual things. Is anemia from fibroids the culprit? Let’s find out.