7.23.20 | HPV
Identifying Barriers to Prevention, Screening, and Treatment of HPV and Related Cancers
At an SWHR roundtable, experts and patients identified gaps in research, clinical practice, policy, and education related to HPV-associated diseases.
7.16.20 | HPV
SWHR Announces Dr. Shontelle Dodson as Board Chair
SWHR is pleased to announce the election of Shontelle Dodson, PharmD, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
7.14.20 | Policy
SWHR Applauds House Appropriations Committee for Advancing HHS Funding Increases
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work of U.S. public health agencies is more important than ever. SWHR commends the House Appropriations Committee on its approval of a FY21 appropriations bill increasing funding for NIH to $47 billion.
6.22.20 | HPV
Women with Anal Cancer: ‘The Invisible Victims of HPV’
Anal cancer is a rare and incredibly stigmatized disease — and the majority of cases in the U.S. occur in women.
6.5.20 | HPV
SWHR Stands With the Black Community Against Racial Injustice
The Society for Women’s Health Research stands with the Black community against racial injustice.
5.29.20 | Policy
ICER’s Value Framework: A Work in Progress for Women’s Health
ICER's updated value assessment framework embraces several of SWHR’s recommendations, but more work remains to adequately evaluate the value of health care interventions for women.
5.27.20 | Policy
Women Struggle to Access Menstrual Products During COVID-19 Pandemic
Menstrual products are as essential as toilet paper — and for some women equally as hard to find during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5.11.20 | Sleep
COVID-19 Pandemic Is a Nightmare for Women’s Sleep
Women are more prone to certain sleep difficulties than men. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating these sleep problems.
5.6.20 | Sleep
A Note From SWHR’s New CEO
On April 27, Kathryn G. Schubert, MPP, started her role as SWHR's new president and chief executive officer.
4.30.20 | Coronavirus
The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Women of Color
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc worldwide, but its disproportionate impact on specific communities and groups of people follow along familiar lines, reflecting existing societal inequalities.
