9.9.24 | Policy
Global Gathering of Experts to Advance Women’s Health at the United Nations Science Summit
During “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” a program during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) Science Summit this fall, SWHR and ECHAlliance will seek to identify key opportunities to advance women’s health research, care, and policies through a series of panel and keynote discussions.
9.3.24 | Heart Health
Diagnosing Cardiovascular Disease 101: What Women Should Know
Understanding women’s CVD risk and prioritizing early diagnoses are crucial for healthy aging and better patient outcomes.
9.2.24 | PCOS
Reflections on a Decade of PCOS Care and Management
SWHR Development Manager Emma Bixler shares her polycystic ovary syndrome journey for PCOS Awareness Month in September.
8.26.24 | Policy
Women’s Equality Day: Celebrate the Anniversary of the 19th Amendment by Becoming a Health Care Advocate
This year, we invite you to celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment by joining the community of advocates inspiring constant improvement in women’s health care.
8.7.24 | Policy
Senate Approves FY 2025 Labor-HHS Bill with Major Boosts for Women’s Health
On August 2nd the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (Labor-HHS). The committee approved the spending bill with a bipartisan 25-3 vote.
8.7.24 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR to Host Women’s Health Event at the United Nations Science Summit this Fall
SWHR announced today that it is hosting “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the SDGs,” a program during the Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) this fall.
7.15.24 | Policy
Health Equity and Improving Women’s Health Among Aims of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
In June, SWHR hosted leaders from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) at the Society’s quarterly Policy Advisory Council meeting to share PCORI’s research portfolio and how they are working to advance women’s health.
6.12.24 | Women's Health Perspective
Jennifer’s Uterine Fibroids Journey
Last year, at the age of 45, I found myself at a low point. Every month, I had a period that lasted 10 days, with pain and bleeding so severe that I would be homebound for at least three days, Jennifer writes.
6.4.24 | Fertility
Bridging the Infertility Care Gap
Infertility is clinically defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of intercourse without birth control or when an individual has had two or more failed pregnancies.
5.28.24 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Discusses Actions to Improve Women’s Heart Health at OSSD 2024
SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene O. Aninye, PhD presents at the “Lights, Camera, and Action to Improve Women’s Heart Health” […]
