6.9.25 | Policy
Considering the Role of Women’s Health in the “Make America Healthy Again” Report
On May 16, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report, a sweeping document outlining strategies to combat the nation’s rising burden of chronic illness.
6.4.25 | Maternal Health
New Guide Encourages Women to Take Control of their Journey to Motherhood
To support women and their providers with strategies to improve maternal health, SWHR published the Journey to Motherhood: A Patient Empowerment Guide.
6.4.25 | Policy
Trump Administration Releases President’s FY 2026 Budget
On Friday, May 30 the Trump administration released its budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2026, providing additional details to […]
6.3.25 | Policy
SWHR Statement on President’s FY 2026 Budget Request
June 3, 2025—The Society for Women’s Health Research issued the following statement in response to the release of President Trump’s […]
5.29.25 | Women's Health Perspective
Shannon Ward’s STI Journey
My experience highlights a potential gap in the knowledge shared with patients about bacterial vaginosis.
5.28.25 | Women's Health Perspective
Ingrid Harm-Ernandes’s Pelvic Health Journey
My advice for women is to follow your heart and your instincts. If you are not getting the answers, you think are appropriate for your care, please reach out to another provider.
5.23.25 | Alzheimer's Disease
SWHR Hosts “Early Signs, Lasting Impact: Policy Pathways in Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Care” Briefing on Capitol Hill
To educate members of Congress and their staff on the growing Alzheimer’s disease public health crisis and its disproportionate impact on women, SWHR hosted a congressional briefing, “Early Signs, Lasting Impact: Policy Pathways in Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Care."
5.19.25 | Women's Health Perspective
Josie Edlefson’s Autoimmune Journey
For far too long, women have been ignored in the health care system. I’m 18, and yet, I've had many experiences that reveal just how often women’s pain is dismissed.
5.19.25 | Policy
Building Momentum for ORWH During the FY26 Appropriations Process
At the heart of Friends of ORWH’s mission is a shared goal: supporting and elevating the vital work of the ORWH within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
