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SUMMARY:Empowering Maternal Health through Collaborative Care
DESCRIPTION:According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, the pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 33.2 per 100\,000 live births in 2021\, noting that more than 80% were preventable. Despite advances in medical care\, the United States remains one of the leading high-income countries for maternal morbidity and mortality\, particularly for pregnant women and infants from racial and ethnic minority groups. Black women are three to four times more likely to die a pregnancy-related death than white women. \nMaternal health issues also include maternal morbidity\, birth risks\, and infant outcomes. Black\, American Indian\, Alaska Native\, Native Hawaiian\, and other Pacific Islander women have higher rates of preterm birth and low birthweight and are more likely to receive delayed or no pregnancy-related care. \nThe health care ecosystem must leverage opportunities to identify\, expand\, and promote solutions to this public health crisis. Having a diverse care team that supports a woman’s values\, preferences\, health needs\, and goals while mitigating risks is key to improving health outcomes for pregnant populations. \nThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) hosted a public forum to highlight how different maternal health care professionals can be involved in pre-pregnancy\, perinatal\, and postpartum care\, underscoring opportunities to improve patient empowerment\, shared decision-making\, and access to care that elevates patient engagement and reduces adverse outcomes.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/empowering-maternal-health-through-collaborative-care/
CATEGORIES:Patient Event,Public Event,SWHR Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Biological and Health Care Complexities of Obesity in Women
DESCRIPTION:The complexities of metabolic health affect women differently than men throughout their lifespan\, especially during major hormonal transitions like puberty\, pregnancy\, and menopause. With one in three adults being overweight and more than two in five having obesity\, women have almost a two-fold higher prevalence of severe obesity compared to men. Women face unique challenges in managing obesity due to biology\, societal stigma\, and certain risk factors and comorbidities that can have significant impacts on their health care outcomes. Inflammation\, for example\, is an underlying factor associated with obesity that can exacerbate comorbidities and complicate treatment strategies. As obesity rates continue to rise in the United States\, it is critical to elucidate how obesity care can reduce disparities and chronic conditions for women\, as well as address persistent barriers to prevention and health care. \nThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) convened an interdisciplinary Obesity Working Group of researchers\, health care providers\, patient advocates\, and policy professionals for a closed\, roundtable meeting and congressional briefing in July 2025. During this closed roundtable event\, the Working Group discussed the intersection of obesity and women’s health\, with an emphasis on improving understanding about comorbidities\, interventions\, and outcomes for women living with obesity.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/navigating-the-biological-and-health-care-complexities-of-obesity-in-women/
CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Science Event,SWHR Event
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SUMMARY:Policy Pathways to Addressing Obesity Disparities in Women
DESCRIPTION:While we recognize the video quality isn’t ideal\, the content and insights from our speakers at this event are worth revisiting. Thank you for your understanding—we hope you still find it valuable. \nThis event took place in-person\, in Washington DC\, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Room 2060.\nDuring this congressional briefing event\, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) aimed to provide an overview on the obesity landscape in the United States for members of the 119th Congress\, including exploring unique factors that women living with obesity may experience and sharing policy solutions to tackle obesity\, which will simultaneously support the administration’s efforts to address chronic disease prevention. \nThe event featured a moderated discussion with leading experts who shared insights into obesity and women’s health. \n*This event is widely attended and relevant to official duties. \nThis is an SWHR event.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/policy-pathways-to-addressing-obesity-disparities-in-women/
LOCATION:Rayburn House Office Building\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congressional Briefing,Policymaker Event,Public Event,SWHR Event
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