7.14.23 | Policy
House Labor-HHS Spending Bill Shows Flagrant Disregard for Science and Public Health
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee released its fiscal year 2024 funding bill for the Departments of Labor-HHS. SWHR President and CEO Kathryn G. Schubert, MPP, CAE released a statement in response to the bill’s release.
5.30.23 | Women's Health Perspective
It Doesn’t Have to be ‘Dreadopause’: A Woman’s Reflections on Her Journey with Menopause
The Society for Women’s Health Research spoke with Sharon Seibel, MD, and her husband Dr. Mache Seibel, about her journey with menopause.
5.16.23 | Policy
SWHR Endorses “Momnibus 2.0”
SWHR is pleased to once again offer its endorsement of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (or Momnibus Act).
5.3.23 | Policy
SWHR Response to House’s Passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
On Wednesday, April 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023. These cuts could have serious implications for non-defense discretionary funding – and namely to health care and health research funding.
4.18.23 | Policy
SWHR Statement on Ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine et al v FDA et al
SWHR issued a statement in anticipation of the Supreme Court ruling in response to the preliminary ruling of Judge Kacskmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine et al v FDA et al case.
4.14.23 | Policy
“Research Initiatives to Fortify the Health of Women in Populations with Health Disparities:” A Presentation by Dr. Webb Hooper
Monica Webb Hooper, PhD, Deputy Director of NIMHD addressed members of the SWHR Policy Advisory Council to discuss NIMHD’s research framework, work within women’s health, and how NIMHD is working to cultivate a diverse scientific workforce.
3.31.23 | Autoimmune
Final Policy Brief of Four-Part Series Shines Light on Need for Diversity Within Autoimmune Clinical Trials
Recognizing the significant impact that diversity has on the nation's ability to improve autoimmune outcomes and advance health equity, SWHR developed the policy brief, “The Need for Diversity in Autoimmune Disease Research Trials.”
3.31.23 | Autoimmune
Third Policy Brief Highlights Role of Federal Agencies in Supporting Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions
The SWHR policy brief, “Federal Agencies’ Work in Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions,” demonstrates how federal agencies are contributing to improved health and health care for women across the lifespan and why investments in these programs and initiatives should continue to be prioritized.
3.13.23 | Autoimmune
Latest Policy Brief Highlights State of Federal Autoimmune Disease Research and Need for Continued Prioritization
The SWHR policy brief, "Prioritizing Federal Research on Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases and Conditions," discusses the state of autoimmune disease research at the federal level.
2.10.23 | Policy
The Role of Diversity in Science and NIH’s Recent Efforts to Create a Culture of Inclusion
Dr. Marie Bernard, NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity spoke to SWHR Policy Advisory Council members about diversity’s impact on science, the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for DEIA, COSWD’s recent efforts, and the NIH UNITE Initiative.
