4.28.20 | Coronavirus
COVID-19 Testing: What Women Need to Know
COVID-19 testing is a crucial element in the fight to end disease spread and may be of particular relevance for women, who tend to fill roles that increase their risk of exposure to the virus.
4.23.20 | Coronavirus
Sex and Gender: Critical Considerations in COVID-19 Research and Response
The COVID-19 pandemic is providing a stark example of why sex and gender must be critical considerations in health care.
4.14.20 | Coronavirus
Not Always Safer at Home: COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
With most of the world facing restrictions on movement due to the novel coronavirus, many media outlets are reporting on both expected and observed increases in domestic violence cases globally.
4.9.20 | Coronavirus
Tips for Staying Healthy During a Pandemic
The global spread of coronavirus has altered life as we know it. Here, SWHR shares some important tips on maintaining good health in the midst of this crisis.
4.9.20 | Endometriosis
Managing Endometriosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For women with endometriosis, the widespread stress and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic may make managing their chronic disease even more challenging.
4.7.20 | Coronavirus
Coronavirus Is Driving a Telehealth Evolution
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented and swift change in access to health care. Mental health professionals have been some of the first health care providers to switch full time to telehealth during this crisis.
4.6.20 | Policy
FDA’s Quest to Address Disparities in Medical Devices for Women
Recognizing sex and gender disparities and the pressing issues they present for the health of women, the FDA recently launched the Health of Women Program to foster and advance device innovation for women.
4.1.20
Society for Women’s Health Research Names Kathryn Schubert as President and CEO
SWHR announced the hiring of Kathryn G. Schubert as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective April 27, 2020.
3.25.20
The Importance of Engaging and Supporting Women in STEM
In all facets of STEM, we need to cultivate environments that are more inclusive and diverse by recruiting and supporting girls and women in STEM careers.
