2.24.23
SWHR Announces 2023 Honorees in Public Service and Education in Advance of Annual Awards Gala
SWHR will recognize and honor leaders in health care for their contributions to advancing women’s health at its 2023 Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
2.10.23 | Policy
The Role of Diversity in Science and NIH’s Recent Efforts to Create a Culture of Inclusion
Dr. Marie Bernard, NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity spoke to SWHR Policy Advisory Council members about diversity’s impact on science, the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for DEIA, COSWD’s recent efforts, and the NIH UNITE Initiative.
2.10.23 | Autoimmune
The Impact of Coverage Policies on Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions
To raise awareness about the challenges related to coverage policies, SWHR released the policy brief, "Issues Affecting Health Care Coverage and Access for Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions." The brief is the first in a series of four.
12.21.22 | Eye Health
SWHR Eye Health Network Meeting Highlights Gender Diversity Needs in Ophthalmology and Beyond
The winter 2022 SWHR Eye Health Network meeting discussed gender diversity in ophthalmology and challenges for women working in eye health.
12.21.22 | Policy
Congress Unveils FY2023 Omnibus Spending Bill
The fiscal year (FY) 2023 omnibus spending legislation (H.R. 2617) includes all 12 FY2023 spending bills including resources for advancing women's health.
12.19.22 | HPV
Exploring Avenues and Opportunities to Address HPV Vaccine Education to Improve Women’s Health
An SWHR interdisciplinary group of public health researchers and professionals, community leaders, and health care providers discussed how to improve HPV vaccine uptake.
12.16.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
SWHR Celebrates 2022 Champions for Women’s Health
SWHR is proud to honor Claire Gill of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation and Pamela D. Price of The Balm In Gilead for their work in women’s health in 2022 and beyond.
12.15.22 | Health Equity
SWHR Releases Women’s Health Dashboard
In an effort to highlight and address disparities in women’s health across the lifespan, SWHR launched the Women’s Health Dashboard, as a centralized platform explore the latest data on health conditions and diseases that have significant impacts on women’s health.
12.13.22 | Policy
Reps. Castor, Fitzpatrick, and Underwood Introduce Legislation to Promote Greater Inclusion of Pregnant and Lactating Women in Research
Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) introduced H.R. 9487, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2022 on December 13, 2022.
