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Acknowledgements This handbook represents the culmination of a three-year project. We wish to thank all those who contributed to it. We owe a debt of gratitude to the women whom we interviewed and who shared their experiences with us so openly. They taught us much about the gaps in representation and services that they and many others face across the country, and affirmed our belief that this is an area in need of improvement. Their stories shaped the direction of this project and guided the writing of this handbook. We offer a special acknowledgement to our esteemed colleagues who generously and kindly offered their time and expertise to review draft outlines and offer comments, suggestions, and insights: We also wish to thank Lydia Watts of Greater Good Consulting for her excellent meeting facilitation. We are particularly grateful to Carole Warshaw, MD, for her ongoing support for this project and for her vision that serves as the foundation of the National Center. Finally, we wo...