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10.13.15
SWHR Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

SWHR earned a 4-star rating from premier independent charity evaluator organization Charity Navigator, which rates more than 8,000 nonprofits nationally on their accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

9.24.15
The Flu Shot: It’s Not Just For Kids

Adults, children, pregnant women -- everyone! -- older than six months should get a flu shot every year.

9.22.15
The Society For Women’s Health Research Welcomes New Board Member

SWHR is excited to announce the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Shontelle Dodson, PharmD, vice president of Medical Excellence within Medical Affairs, Global, at Astellas Pharma Inc.

9.17.15
SWHR Supports Dr. Robert Califf’s Nomination to Lead FDA

President Barack Obama has nominated distinguished cardiologist and medical researcher Dr. Robert Califf to be the next U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner.

8.18.15
SWHR Supports FDA Decision to Approve Female Sexual Dysfunction Treatment

SWHR applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the approval of Flibanserin, the first ever medical treatment option for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).

8.17.15
The Society for Women’s Health Research Announces Three New Board Members

SWHR is excited to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, Nieca Goldberg, MD, Bruce McEwen, PhD., and David Page, MD.

7.8.15
Congressional Briefing to Explore Biological Sex Differences’ Impact on Medical Research

Women’s health leaders press for female subjects to be included in basic research studies

6.12.15
SWHR Applauds NIH’s New Inclusion Of Sex As A Biological Variable

SWHR supports the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) move to include sex as a biological variable in future research.

6.9.15
SWHR Leads Scientific Roundtable on Alzheimer’s Disease

SWHR held its second interdisciplinary roundtable on understanding sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease May 28-29, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va.