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9.9.24 | Maternal Health
Supporting Pregnant and Lactating Populations in Health Care

This blog post was originally published by the Coalition to Advance Maternal Therapeutics.  Despite there being more than 3.5 million births […]

9.9.24 | Policy
Global Gathering of Experts to Advance Women’s Health at the United Nations Science Summit

During “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” a program during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) Science Summit this fall, SWHR and ECHAlliance will seek to identify key opportunities to advance women’s health research, care, and policies through a series of panel and keynote discussions.

9.3.24 | Heart Health
Diagnosing Cardiovascular Disease 101: What Women Should Know

Understanding women’s CVD risk and prioritizing early diagnoses are crucial for healthy aging and better patient outcomes. 

9.2.24 | PCOS
Reflections on a Decade of PCOS Care and Management 

SWHR Development Manager Emma Bixler shares her polycystic ovary syndrome journey for PCOS Awareness Month in September.

8.26.24 | Policy
Women’s Equality Day: Celebrate the Anniversary of the 19th Amendment by Becoming a Health Care Advocate 

This year, we invite you to celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment by joining the community of advocates inspiring constant improvement in women’s health care. 

8.7.24 | Policy
Senate Approves FY 2025 Labor-HHS Bill with Major Boosts for Women’s Health  

On August 2nd the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (Labor-HHS). The committee approved the spending bill with a bipartisan 25-3 vote.

8.7.24 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR to Host Women’s Health Event at the United Nations Science Summit this Fall 

SWHR announced today that it is hosting “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the SDGs,” a program during the Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) this fall. 

7.15.24 | Policy
Health Equity and Improving Women’s Health Among Aims of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

In June, SWHR hosted leaders from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) at the Society’s quarterly Policy Advisory Council meeting to share PCORI’s research portfolio and how they are working to advance women’s health.

7.11.24 | Policy
FY 2025 Labor-HHS Bill Has Implications for Women’s Health and Research Funding 

On July 9 the House Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) bill report. This report serves as a companion to the spending bill – for which SWHR previously issued a response.