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4.23.26 | Women's Health Perspective
Jordan Kilgo’s Endometriosis Journey

It has been a rough journey since I was young, and I felt like I was not taken seriously. I knew that one day, if I kept trying, I would find the doctor who would believe me.

4.21.26
2026 Annual Awards Gala Gallery

The Society for Women's Health Research honored leaders for their contributions to advancing women's health at its 36th Annual Awards Gala last week on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

4.21.26
SWHR Celebrates Leaders in Women’s Health at the 2026 Annual Awards Gala

SWHR hosted its 36th Annual Awards Gala on April 16, 2026 in Washington, D.C. at Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown. The annual event is a celebratory evening dedicated to honoring leaders who are advancing women’s health.

4.15.26 | Policy
Inside the HHS National Women’s Health Conference 

SWHR hopes to see this conference—and the national focus on women’s health—continue in the years to come and remains committed to working with HHS to move the needle forward in women’s health and ensure that conversations are anchored in science and grounded by evidence. 

4.8.26 | Policy
How HIMSS is Approaching Digital Technologies’ Role in Health Care 

In the first SWHR Policy Advisory Council meeting of the year, a representative from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), explored how forces in digital health technology are shaping health systems. 

4.3.26 | Policy
Reading Between the Lines of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request

On Friday, April 3, President Donald Trump released the administration’s long-awaited president’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027.

3.12.26 | Women's Health Perspective
Alia Markman’s Migraine Journey 

We need to do better for women. We need to educate physicians.

3.4.26 | Maternal Health
SWHR Announces Third Women’s Health Visionary Awardee for 2026 Annual Awards Gala

SWHR is thrilled to announce two of the Women’s Health Visionary Awardees for the SWHR 2026 Annual Awards Gala, Jenelle Krishnamoorthy, PhD, and Alex Taylor.

2.25.26 | Heart Health
Sharing Women’s Heart Stories to Break Down Stigma around Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women and men, but many people still think of heart disease […]