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5.12.25 | Women's Health Perspective
Sara Kinney’s Gynecologic Health Journey

For nearly a year, I lived with a constant sense that something wasn’t right with my body. So, I did what we’re taught to do: I went to the doctor.

5.8.25 | Policy
What You Need to Know About Agency Confirmations and Implications for Women’s Health

Recent confirmations to leadership roles across major U.S. federal health agencies have the potential to signal the Trump Administration’s vision for the future direction of public health policy and biomedical research

5.1.25
SWHR Celebrates 35 Years of Making Women’s Health Mainstream at the 2025 Annual Awards Gala

SWHR hosted its 35th Annual Awards Gala on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC at The Willard InterContinental. The annual event is dedicated to honoring leaders who are advancing women’s health.

5.1.25
2025 Annual Awards Gala Gallery

The Society for Women’s Health Research honored leaders for their contributions to advancing women’s health at its 35th Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

4.24.25 | Policy
SWHR Statement on HHS Decision to Restore Women’s Health Initiative Funding

SWHR is delighted to hear that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made the decision to restore funding for the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Regional Center contracts.

4.24.25 | Policy
A Spring 2025 Policy Update from SWHR

SWHR highlights significant activity at the federal level, which developments could have the greatest impact on women’s health research, and what’s on the horizon. 

4.24.25 | Policy
Women’s Health Advocacy in Motion: From 2024 Success to 2025 Action

Over the past year, women’s health experienced a policy resurgence at the federal level, with heightened attention and advocacy driving […]

4.23.25 | Policy
SWHR Statement on Women’s Health Initiative Contract Terminations

SWHR is deeply concerned to learn that core funding for the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—one of the most comprehensive and influential research projects in women’s health—is slated for termination at the end of the fiscal year.

4.21.25 | Patient
The Cost of Being a Woman in the U.S. Health Care System: Still Too High

Guest blog by Cassie Beisel, The PAN Foundation Over the past few decades, there has been undeniable progress in women’s […]

4.15.25 | Policy
Role of Federal Landscape in Shaping the Future of Public Health and Medical Research

The first Policy Advisory Council meeting of the year brought together two distinguished experts who shared their insights on recent federal developments, applying their experience from roles in the federal government and in public health policy.