1.24.24 | Policy
Congress Passes and President Biden Signs Continuing Resolution to Avoid a January Government Shutdown
On January 19, President Joe Biden signed a funding bill that will keep the U.S. government open and funded at current levels for at least another few weeks. The continuing resolution (CR) changes the deadline for Congress to pass appropriations bills.
1.23.24 | Endometriosis
El nuevo Kit de Herramientas para Adolescentes con Endometriosis motiva a las adolescentes a entender el dolor pélvico crónico
El kit de herramientas más reciente de la Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), el Kit de Herramientas para la Endometriosis: Guía para Adolescentes, se creó para empoderar a las adolescentes que tienen preguntas sobre la salud menstrual o viven con endometriosis para entender mejor su salud y orientarse en su atención.
1.23.24 | Endometriosis
New Endometriosis Teen Toolkit Encourages Teens to Understand Chronic Pelvic Pain
SWHR's latest toolkit, Endometriosis Toolkit: A Guide For Teens, was developed to empower teenagers who have menstrual health questions or are living with endometriosis to better understand their health and navigate their care.
1.11.24 | Menopause
Study shows only 31% of women feel comfortable talking about menopause at work
January 11, 2024 – The Society for Women’s Health Research released results from its EMPACT Menopause Study. The Society […]
11.28.23 | Diagnostics
Diagnostic Screenings May Help Reveal the Power of Preventative Health
The importance of preventative health care for women was reiterated time and time again throughout the SWHR Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health virtual public forum series this year.
11.27.23 | Patient
Employer Support for Women’s Health Will Advance Equity in the Health of Women
SWHR President and CEO Katie Schubert writes that supporting the health of women across the health span includes supporting women at work. "Employers have a unique opportunity to drive advancements in women's health, and employee benefits are an important piece of this puzzle."
11.27.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Meghan Ochs’ Eating Disorder Journey
This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’s Women’s Health Perspective series. The […]
11.17.23 | Sleep
Addressing the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Maternal Health Care
During the 5th Annual Scientific Conference of SBSM earlier this month, SWHR held the symposium "Addressing the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Maternal Health Care."
11.15.23 | Heart Health
Improving Heart Outcomes for Women through Policy and Public Health Avenues
SWHR's working group on women’s heart health discussed how women are continually overlooked in heart health research and clinical care and how to address these gaps.
