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11.28.23 | Diagnostics
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.

11.6.23 | Patient
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 | Endometriosis
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.

10.30.23 | Endometriosis
Illuminating the Endometriosis Experience to Improve Care

SWHR convened an interdisciplinary working group of health care providers, researchers, patients and patient advocates, and health care policy leaders for a roundtable discussion on endometriosis.

10.24.23 | Alzheimer's Disease
“Forgetting Christmas” Film Aims to Spotlight Alzheimer’s Caregivers 

SWHR spoke with filmmaker Cadell Cook about his upcoming film “Forgetting Christmas,” a story about Alzheimer’s disease. This blog post captures takeaways from the conversation.

10.12.23 | Bone Health
Exercise for Bone Health: A Call to Action

Guest author Rebekah Rotstein, NCPT, founder of Buff Bones® and member of SWHR Bone Health Working Group, shares tips for building healthier bones across the lifespan.

10.6.23 | Health Equity
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing Diversity and Promoting Better Research

Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time to highlight and address the unique health care needs and disparities experienced by individuals of different backgrounds within the broader Hispanic community.

9.20.23 | Autoimmune
SWHR Presents at MichBIO Life Sciences Showcase

SWHR attended MichBIO 2023 and gave the presentation “Addressing Disparities Through Patient, Provider, and Policymaker Collaborations: Women’s Health and Autoimmune Disease Case Study.”

9.19.23 | Endometriosis
What to Know about PCOS this PCOS Awareness Month 

Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is an endocrine disorder that affects the balance of reproductive hormones and affects an estimated 5 million women in the United States.

9.18.23 | Health Equity
SWHR Features Uterine Health in the Women’s Health Equity Initiative 

To bring attention to these research and care gaps and help support individuals impacted by uterine health conditions, SWHR has added uterine health to the Women’s Health Equity Initiative campaign this fall.