Women have unique health needs, and most diseases and conditions affect women differently than men.
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science, policy, and education. We are making women’s health mainstream.
Women’s Health Equity Initiative
Women in the United States experience health disparities throughout their lifespans as a result of their gender, historic health inequities in the health care system, and socioeconomic conditions.
The new Women’s Health Equity Initiative highlights statistics on women’s health in the United States and aims to engage communities on solutions to improve health equity across multiple disease states, conditions, and life stages. The first phase of the Initiative is focused on Alzheimer’s disease, bone health, maternal health, and menopause.
Through the creation of a unique roadmap and video testimonials, featuring caregivers, patients, and clinicians across the United States, SWHR is working to end women’s health disparities based on age, race, ethnicity, geography, and among caregivers. To learn more and support the Women’s Health Equity Initiative, visit www.swhr.org/healthequity.
UPCOMING SWHR EVENTS
SWHR Event
Join us for additional expert conversations on women’s health research and care, hosted by SWHR and featuring SWHR leaders.
December 2022
SWHR Winter Social: A Reception in Celebration of Women’s Health
SWHR’s Winter Social is the event of the season to connect with champions and partners in women’s health research, care, and advocacy. Enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres during this exclusive night of mingling and merriment while celebrating a great cause. Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET Venue: Teddy and The Bully Bar | 1200 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Attire: Business elegant This is not a fundraising event. Tickets are not contributions to SWHR nor tax…
What we’re doing
Celebrate Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with SWHR by checking out our fact sheets, webinars, and blogs posts all about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on women — as both patients and caregivers.
Find more on social media at #SWHRtalksAlzheimers.
See what else SWHR is up to!
Utilization Management Policies and Autoimmune Diseases Fact Sheet
This resource explores autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases care options and related policy affects on provider and patient experiences.
Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
Understanding the many changes related to menopause and being prepared for their effects can help women embrace wellness during the journey. This toolkit helps prepare individuals for life through and following the menopause transition.
Promoting Bone Health Through Policy: A Call to Action
SWHR’s first disease-specific policy agenda is intended to serve as a roadmap outlining key areas of policy needed to improve the bone health of women from childhood through adulthood.
Noninvasive Prenatal Screening Resource Guide for Women
Screening for genetic conditions can be done using a number of different methods and at different time points in a person’s life. Learn more about the role of Noninvasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) in this personal toolkit.
SHARE YOUR STORY
SWHR is asking women to share their personal health journeys, to be posted on the SWHR website and other SWHR-branded material, as appropriate. In addition to patient stories, SWHR is interested in the stories of those who serve as caregiver for a family member (parent, spouse, child, etc.). Your story is powerful and we hope to share with policymakers, researchers, providers and most importantly, other women.
Your story could help educate and inform other women who may be going through a similar experience.
who we are
Learn more about SWHR’s science, policy and education efforts to make women’s health mainstream.
Learn more about SWHR’s mission, vision, and strategic map.
Learn more about our science programs.
Work that
matters
Biological differences between the sexes exist, from a single cell to the entire body. SWHR is bringing attention to sex and gender differences in health and disease in order to address unmet needs and research gaps in women’s health.
we’re leading the way
