6.5.15
Flibanserin Nears Approval, But Much Work Remains
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee has made history for women by recommending approval of Sprout Pharmaceuticals’ twice-rejected female libido drug Flibanserin.
5.12.15
SWHR Joins ‘Spread the Word’ Campaign Focusing on Coronary Artery Disease and Women’s Health
SWHR teamed with HealthyWomen, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and the Coalition of Labor Union Women in partnership with CardioDx on a new patient advocacy campaign, Spread the Word, to empower women to be proactive in discussing their heart health.
5.5.15
SWHR Supports Reintroduction of the Research For All Act
United States Representatives Jim Cooper (D-TN) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the “Research for All Act of 2015” in Congress.
4.23.15
SWHR Expresses Concern with USPSTF’s Mammography Guideline Update
The United States Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF) released a new set of mammography guidelines, the first since the taskforce’s controversial 2009 update.
4.22.15
Former SWHR Board of Directors Chair Honored For Cardiovascular Work
SWHR congratulates former Chair of the Board of Directors, Nanette K. Wenger, MD. Wenger for receiving the inaugural Bernadine Healy Leadership in Women’s Cardiovascular Disease Award at the recent 64th Annual American College of Cardiology Scientific Session in San Diego, California.
4.13.15
SWHR Praises “The Battle For Women’s Hearts – And Lives” Commentary
SWHR commends Barbra Streisand for her commentary in The Washington Post, titled, “The Battle For Women’s Hearts – And Lives,” and for bringing into the public eye the work that SWHR has been doing for 25 years.
4.4.15
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Safety and Accountability Act
SWHR is proud to support the Personal Care Products Safety Act, introduced today by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins.
4.2.15
The Society for Women’s Health Research Honors Champions of Women’s Health at 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
SWHR held a black-tie gala on March 25, 2015, in celebration of 25 years of transforming women’s health. More than 600 guests gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington D.C. to commemorate this milestone.
3.19.15
The Society for Women’s Health Research Marks 25 Years of Transforming Women’s Health
SWHR will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on Wednesday, March 25, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington D.C.
