5.1.25
2025 Annual Awards Gala Gallery
The Society for Women’s Health Research honored leaders for their contributions to advancing women’s health at its 35th Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
4.24.25 | Policy
SWHR Statement on HHS Decision to Restore Women’s Health Initiative Funding
SWHR is delighted to hear that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made the decision to restore funding for the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Regional Center contracts.
4.24.25 | Policy
A Spring 2025 Policy Update from SWHR
SWHR highlights significant activity at the federal level, which developments could have the greatest impact on women’s health research, and what’s on the horizon.
4.24.25 | Policy
Women’s Health Advocacy in Motion: From 2024 Success to 2025 Action
Over the past year, women’s health experienced a policy resurgence at the federal level, with heightened attention and advocacy driving […]
4.23.25 | Policy
SWHR Statement on Women’s Health Initiative Contract Terminations
SWHR is deeply concerned to learn that core funding for the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—one of the most comprehensive and influential research projects in women’s health—is slated for termination at the end of the fiscal year.
4.21.25 | Patient
The Cost of Being a Woman in the U.S. Health Care System: Still Too High
Guest blog by Cassie Beisel, The PAN Foundation Over the past few decades, there has been undeniable progress in women’s […]
4.15.25 | Policy
Role of Federal Landscape in Shaping the Future of Public Health and Medical Research
The first Policy Advisory Council meeting of the year brought together two distinguished experts who shared their insights on recent federal developments, applying their experience from roles in the federal government and in public health policy.
4.10.25 | Mental Health
A Call to Action to Highlight the Disease Burden of Depressive Disorders in Women, Informed by Data Dashboard
SWHR has released a resource focusing on Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), highlighting the disorder’s burden on women.
4.7.25 | Women's Health Perspective
Vanessa’s Adenomyosis Journey
Since my teenage years, I’ve suffered from intense pelvic pain, accompanied by heavy and painful periods.
4.4.25 | Policy
SWHR Statement on NICHD Leadership Departure
The Society for Women’s Health Research issued the following statement in response to the announced departure of Diana Bianchi, MD, from the National Institutes of Health.
