3.18.16 | Policy
SWHR Thanks House Appropriators for NIH Support
SWHR thanks the House Appropriators for their continued support of the National Institutes of Health.
3.16.16
Not Just a Man’s Disease
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in women behind lung and breast -- and not just among the elderly. In fact, colorectal cancer diagnoses are becoming increasingly common in individuals younger than 50.
3.10.16
Hormones, From Puberty to Post-Menopause
This is the first in a four-part series the SWHR about hormones across the lifespan.
3.1.16
SWHR’s 26th Annual Gala: “Revolutionizing Healthcare & Research Through Data”
SWHR will host its 26th annual gala on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C.
2.24.16 | Policy
SWHR Supports Dr. Robert M. Califf’s Confirmation to Lead FDA
Dr. Robert M. Califf, distinguished cardiologist and medical researcher, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. President Barack Obama nominated Dr. Califf in September 2015.
2.17.16 | Heart Health
February Is a Time for Celebrating Black History, Heart Health…and Clinical Trials?
February is both Black History Month and American Heart Month. SWHR would like to take the time to encourage African American women to take charge of their health and participate in clinical research opportunities designed to reduce their likelihood of heart disease over the course of their lifetime.
2.8.16
What Is a Healthy Bladder?
A guest blog by SWHR Interdisciplinary Network on Urological Health in Women members Toby Chai, MD, Yale University and Candace Parker-Autry, MD, Wake Forest University discusses bladder health in women.
2.2.16 | Heart Health
Heart Disease Matters More for Women Than You Think
Theresa Miller's story is a reflection of what thousands of Americans experience each year. She shares her heart disease story with us here.
1.13.16 | Policy
SWHR Supports HELP Committee’s Califf Approval; Urges Confirmation by Senate
The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) unanimously approved Dr. Robert Califf's nomination to serve as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, moving the process to the full Senate for a final vote.
