9.26.22 | Policy
The Federal Health Policy Landscape and Women’s Health: What’s on the Horizon in 2022 and Beyond
At SWHR's September Policy Advisory Council meeting, the Senior Legislative Assistant in the Office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Executive Director of the Coalition for Health Funding shared updates.
9.20.22 | Sleep
Narcolepsy in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers and Employees
Narcolepsy can affect all aspects of a person’s life, including work life. Know management and wellness tips for narcolepsy in the workplace.
9.15.22 | Diagnostics
Diagnostics Fact Sheet Aims to Inform Women’s Cancer Screenings
The diagnostics fact sheet for select cancers prevalent in women aims to help educate women about the important role of screening and diagnostic testing in cancer care.
9.15.22 | Mental Health
Women with Severe Mental Illness Need Our Attention
Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq, Director of Research at the Treatment Advocacy Center, discusses the health care burden of severe mental illness in women.
9.9.22 | Genetic Screening
Considering the Patient Experience in Noninvasive Prenatal Screening
Prenatal genetic screening can be a helpful tool for future parents to make informed decisions about their health care. SWHR spoke with two experts at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) about genetic screening.
8.31.22 | Bone Health
SWHR Releases First Issue-Specific Policy Agenda, With a Focus on Bone Health
The Bone Health Policy Agenda is a call action that builds upon earlier women's bone health policy priorities from SWHR and aims to improve bone health outcomes for women.
8.31.22 | Genetic Screening
NIPS Resource Guide Helps Prepare Mothers Throughout Their Pregnancy Journeys
The Noninvasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) Resource Guide for Women was created to help pregnant individuals navigate conversations with providers and professionals about their prenatal screening options.
8.29.22 | Women's Health Perspective
Marcia Lawrence Soltes’ Menopause Journey
On an August afternoon, at the age of 49, without any warning, I became engulfed in a maelstrom of insanity that spanned 17 days and nearly destroyed me.
8.25.22 | Research and Clinical Trials
NASEM Report Calls for Improved Diversity in Research
The NASEM report on improving representation in clinical trials outlines the high cost of care and poor patient outcomes that are a consequence of not increasing diversity in research.
