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 worked 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 advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.
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.
Historieta: Annie tiene anemia
Annie quiere saber por qué repentinamente desea comer cosas inusuales. ¿Ocurre esto por fibromas que están causando anemia? Averigüémoslo.
Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?
Saturday, April 22, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely get rid of old or unused medications
How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Getting the HPV Vaccine as an Adult
The HPV vaccine is ideally given to boys and girls at age 11 or 12, but it’s approved for adults up to age 45. If you haven’t had it, here’s how you can talk to your HCP about whether you should get it.
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer affects 3 million people a year. Here's how to do your best to avoid being one of them.
We Asked. You Answered.
This National Women's Health Month, we asked you to share your thoughts with us. Here's what you said.
Conozca los Hechos: Lo que necesita saber acerca de las vacunas
Las vacunas son seguras y eficaces - y usted las debe recibir