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7.30.20 | HPV
Pandemic Imperils Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Treatment for Women

Many women have been hesitant or unable to attend health care visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to thousands of missed annual wellness visits, vaccinations, and cancer screenings.

7.28.20
Your Counselor Will See You Now: How Genetic Counselors Are Leading the Way on Telehealth

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more clinicians than ever are turning to telehealth. But one group of providers has been seeing patients virtually for years: genetic counselors.

7.23.20 | HPV
Identifying Barriers to Prevention, Screening, and Treatment of HPV and Related Cancers

At an SWHR roundtable, experts and patients identified gaps in research, clinical practice, policy, and education related to HPV-associated diseases.

female patient doctor 6.30.20 | Policy
Women and Value Assessment: Striving to Capture the Patient Experience

SWHR hosted three value assessment experts at its recent policy meeting to discuss the integration of women’s health priorities into assessments of new health care innovations.

6.22.20 | HPV
Women with Anal Cancer: ‘The Invisible Victims of HPV’

Anal cancer is a rare and incredibly stigmatized disease — and the majority of cases in the U.S. occur in women.

6.1.20 | Mental Health
Pandemic Prompts Concerns About Worsening Mental Health for Pregnant Women and New Moms

In the midst of COVID-19, pregnant women and new moms are being forced to confront unexpected challenges and possible worst-case scenarios about delivery and the postpartum period.  

5.29.20 | Policy
ICER’s Value Framework: A Work in Progress for Women’s Health

ICER's updated value assessment framework embraces several of SWHR’s recommendations, but more work remains to adequately evaluate the value of health care interventions for women.

5.28.20 | Policy
New Screening and Diagnostic Technologies Could Pave the Way for Improvements in Women’s Health

Some of screening and diagnostic tests for women are woefully outdated or nonexistent, resulting in uncertainties about their disease risk and difficulty with diagnosis.

5.27.20 | Policy
Women Struggle to Access Menstrual Products During COVID-19 Pandemic

Menstrual products are as essential as toilet paper — and for some women equally as hard to find during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5.11.20 | Sleep
COVID-19 Pandemic Is a Nightmare for Women’s Sleep

Women are more prone to certain sleep difficulties than men. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating these sleep problems.