ICER’s Value Framework: A Work in Progress for Women’s Health
05.29.20
ICER's updated value assessment framework embraces several of SWHR’s recommendations, but more work remains to adequately evaluate the value of…
New Screening and Diagnostic Technologies Could Pave the Way for Improvements in Women’s Health
05.28.20
Some of screening and diagnostic tests for women are woefully outdated or nonexistent, resulting in uncertainties about their disease risk…
Women Struggle to Access Menstrual Products During COVID-19 Pandemic
05.27.20
Menstrual products are as essential as toilet paper — and for some women equally as hard to find during the…
COVID-19 Pandemic Is a Nightmare for Women’s Sleep
05.11.20
Women are more prone to certain sleep difficulties than men. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating these sleep problems.
A Note From SWHR’s NEW CEO
05.06.20
On April 27, Kathryn G. Schubert, MPP, started her role as SWHR's new president and chief executive officer.
The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Women of Color
04.30.20
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc worldwide, but its disproportionate impact on specific communities and groups of people follow along…
COVID-19 Testing: What Women Need to Know
04.28.20
COVID-19 testing is a crucial element in the fight to end disease spread and may be of particular relevance for…
Sex and Gender: Critical Considerations in COVID-19 Research and Response
04.23.20
The COVID-19 pandemic is providing a stark example of why sex and gender must be critical considerations in health care.
Not Always Safer at Home: COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
04.14.20
With most of the world facing restrictions on movement due to the novel coronavirus, many media outlets are reporting on…