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2.10.23 | Autoimmune
The Impact of Coverage Policies on Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions

To raise awareness about the challenges related to coverage policies, SWHR released the policy brief, "Issues Affecting Health Care Coverage and Access for Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions." The brief is the first in a series of four.

12.21.22 | Eye Health
SWHR Eye Health Network Meeting Highlights Gender Diversity Needs in Ophthalmology and Beyond

The winter 2022 SWHR Eye Health Network meeting discussed gender diversity in ophthalmology and challenges for women working in eye health.

12.21.22 | Policy
Congress Unveils FY2023 Omnibus Spending Bill

The fiscal year (FY) 2023 omnibus spending legislation (H.R. 2617) includes all 12 FY2023 spending bills including resources for advancing women's health.

12.19.22 | HPV
Exploring Avenues and Opportunities to Address HPV Vaccine Education to Improve Women’s Health  

An SWHR interdisciplinary group of public health researchers and professionals, community leaders, and health care providers discussed how to improve HPV vaccine uptake. 

12.16.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
SWHR Celebrates 2022 Champions for Women’s Health

SWHR is proud to honor Claire Gill of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation and Pamela D. Price of The Balm In Gilead for their work in women’s health in 2022 and beyond.

12.15.22 | Health Equity
SWHR Releases Women’s Health Dashboard

In an effort to highlight and address disparities in women’s health across the lifespan, SWHR launched the Women’s Health Dashboard, as a centralized platform explore the latest data on health conditions and diseases that have significant impacts on women’s health.

black woman microscope 12.2.22 | Autoimmune
New Autoimmune Agenda Highlights Policy Measures to Improve Outcome for Women Living with Autoimmune Diseases

The SWHR autoimmune policy agenda serves as a call to action for research, education, awareness, advocacy, clinical care, and coverage to support women impacted by autoimmune diseases and conditions.

11.29.22 | Mental Health
The Public Health and Women’s Health Impact of Gun Violence

With the impacts of gun violence felt across families, communities, and the country, it is not only a public health crisis but a women’s health issue.

11.16.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
New SWHR Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Agenda Highlights Areas of Need for Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving

The SWHR Alzheimer’s Policy Agenda was released in conjunction with Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November and serves as a resource for policymakers.

black mom pregnant with doctor at computer 11.16.22 | Maternal Health
NICHD’s Role in Advancing Research on Pregnant and Lactating Populations

Dr. Diana Bianchi gave remarks on NICHD’s role in advancing research in pregnant and lactating populations during an October meeting of the Coalition to Advance Maternal Therapeutics (CAMT).