2.1.24 | Vaccines
Flu-Free Motherhood: Navigating Flu Season Safely for Expectant Moms
Flu infections can lead to hospitalizations and deaths for people of all ages. However, these severe outcomes tend to be more prevalent in high-risk groups, such as pregnant people
1.24.24 | Policy
Congress Passes and President Biden Signs Continuing Resolution to Avoid a January Government Shutdown
On January 19, President Joe Biden signed a funding bill that will keep the U.S. government open and funded at current levels for at least another few weeks. The continuing resolution (CR) changes the deadline for Congress to pass appropriations bills.
1.23.24 | Patient
El nuevo Kit de Herramientas para Adolescentes con Endometriosis motiva a las adolescentes a entender el dolor pélvico crónico
El kit de herramientas más reciente de la Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), el Kit de Herramientas para la Endometriosis: Guía para Adolescentes, se creó para empoderar a las adolescentes que tienen preguntas sobre la salud menstrual o viven con endometriosis para entender mejor su salud y orientarse en su atención.
1.23.24 | Patient
New Endometriosis Teen Toolkit Encourages Teens to Understand Chronic Pelvic Pain
SWHR's latest toolkit, Endometriosis Toolkit: A Guide For Teens, was developed to empower teenagers who have menstrual health questions or are living with endometriosis to better understand their health and navigate their care.
11.28.23 | Heart Health
Diagnostic Screenings May Help Reveal the Power of Preventative Health
The importance of preventative health care for women was reiterated time and time again throughout the SWHR Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health virtual public forum series this year.
11.27.23 | Patient
Employer Support for Women’s Health Will Advance Equity in the Health of Women
SWHR President and CEO Katie Schubert writes that supporting the health of women across the health span includes supporting women at work. "Employers have a unique opportunity to drive advancements in women's health, and employee benefits are an important piece of this puzzle."
11.17.23 | Sleep
Addressing the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Maternal Health Care
During the 5th Annual Scientific Conference of SBSM earlier this month, SWHR held the symposium "Addressing the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Maternal Health Care."
11.15.23 | Policy
Improving Heart Outcomes for Women through Policy and Public Health Avenues
SWHR's working group on women’s heart health discussed how women are continually overlooked in heart health research and clinical care and how to address these gaps.
11.6.23 | Sleep
Join SWHR in Taking Care of Women Caregivers this November
This November, during Family Caregivers Month and ahead of Giving Tuesday on November 28, SWHR is shining a light on women caregivers and showing our support for the role that they play in society.
10.30.23 | Policy
Rewriting Endometriosis Education for Providers and Policymakers
In this secondary blog, SWHR shares highlights from the interdisciplinary working group roundtable discussion held about endometriosis, in September 2023.
