4.10.24 | Obesity
Beyond the Stigma: Obesity’s Impact on Women’s Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes obesity as “a common, serious, and costly chronic disease of adults and children […]
3.15.24 | Patient
Closing Gaps in Physician Endometriosis Education
While endometriosis impacts such a large group of individuals across the country, there are still significant gaps in provider education surrounding endometriosis diagnosis and treatment.
3.8.24 | Policy
Statement from the Society for Women’s Health Research on President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address
March 7, 2024—The Society for Women’s Health Research released the following statement in response to the 2024 State of the […]
3.6.24 | Policy
Menopause Resource Guides Aim to Create Menopause-Friendly Workplaces for All
Inspired by the EMPACT Menopause Study findings, SWHR developed a set of resource guides to help address these significant gaps for midlife and older women and ultimately help improve wellness for all individuals at work.
2.28.24 | Patient
Menopause, Perimenopause, and Migraine
During an interview for the 2024 Migraine World Summit, Dr. Christine Lay shared what she has discovered about menopause and migraine based on her medical practice.
2.26.24 | Patient
Elevating the Impacts of Autoimmune Disease and Black Women’s Health
While it is unclear what makes someone more at risk for an autoimmune disease, constructs, such as race and ethnicity, and social determinants of health, including education level, income, and other socioeconomic measures, are known to have an impact on health outcomes.
2.26.24 | Patient
SWHR Welcomes Three New Members to Board in 2024
SWHR is pleased to welcome three new leaders Shyamasundaran Kottilil, MD, PhD, Christine Harhaj, and Catherine Spong, MD to its Board of Directors.
2.23.24 | Policy
SWHR Launches Heart Health Policy Agenda
SWHR launched its latest policy agenda, "Improving Women's Heart Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan," informed by an interdisciplinary Heart Health Policy Working Group of policy professionals, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates.
2.21.24 | Policy
How SWHR is Driving its 2023-2024 Policy Agenda Priorities
SWHR launched its 2023-2024 Federal Legislative Agenda, outlining key areas for SWHR engagement in the legislative and regulatory arenas. The activities are categorized into Core Leadership Activities, Key Policy Priorities and Areas of Active Engagement, and Other Areas for Potential Engagement.
