Talking All Things Women’s Heart Health
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCsSOy0Xbh0 Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men annually in the United States. Yet, less […]
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Exploring Obesity’s Impact on Women and Policy’s Role in Improving Outcomes
SWHR Event Rayburn House Office Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United Stateshttps://youtu.be/PZ7vamw6GTg Check out presenter slides from the event here. Obesity is a significant public health issue in the United […]
SWHR Pre-Conference Symposium: Lights, Camera, and Action to Improve Women’s Heart Health
SWHR EventPart of the OSSD Annual Meeting This event is taking place on Sunday, May 5 at 12:10-2:05 p.m. CET, in-person […]
SWHR Emerging Scholars in Women’s Health Research Award Symposium
SWHR EventThe SWHR Emerging Scholars in Women’s Health Research Award is given to trainees whose abstracts submitted to the OSSD Annual Meeting demonstrate research excellence in addressing important knowledge gaps in health and disease areas that disproportionately, differently, or exclusively affect women.
VCU Health of Women 2024 | Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: Autoimmune Disease Challenge
SWHR Event Virtual EventJoin us for the VCU Health of Women Conference 2024 SWHR Pre-conference Symposium! This symposium will discuss the impacts of autoimmune diseases on women’s health across the lifespan, with special emphasis on pregnancy and maternal health, caregiving/parenting.
Endometriosis Caucus Reception for Women’s Health Month
SWHR Event Capitol Visitors CenterEndometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that affects more than 6.5 million women between the ages of 15-44 in the […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. Council members will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to develop policy positions, promote research, and create materials designed benefit women’s health.
Breaking Barriers in Alzheimer’s Disease Series: Innovative Diagnostics for Women
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/r0B42UjE6i4 Approximately two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease patients are women, as well as more than 60% of their caregivers. Stigma surrounding […]
Promoting Shared Decision-Making in PCOS Management
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/BJHrdQA0XPE Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder occurring during a woman’s reproductive years that causes an excess […]
Spotlighting the VA MOVE! Program’s Approach to Weight Management
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/XctvdsEDkBk MOVE! is a national, evidence-based weight management program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Designed to achieve […]
Women & Caregiving: Supporting Children with Narcolepsy through School
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTW3ctJMPA0 Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles, resulting in persistent and […]
Societal Influences’ Impact on Cardiovascular Disease in Women
SWHR Event Virtual EventDuring this webinar, speakers will discuss how SDOH and other factors, such as gender, race, and stigma, might affect an individual’s cardiovascular health screening as well as how patients can empower themselves to take charge of their heart health early.
Empowering Women Living with Obesity: A Review of the Insurance Landscape, Resources, and Helpful Information
SWHR Event Virtual EventDuring this webinar, co-hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition, the Society for Women’s Health Research, and the STOP Obesity Alliance, panelists will engage in a webinar aimed at empowering women living with obesity in navigating their health.
Up to Our Neck in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Lifespan Look at Women’s Health
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/KhtODqsNK_w Autoimmune diseases affect more than 24 million Americans, 80% of which are women. They are among the leading causes […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. Council members will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to develop policy positions, promote research, and create materials designed benefit women’s health.
Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SWHR Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3yTkxVxqM0&list=PLgHU_vFB2zl9fdLg6SeYwbQHepfx21Eju&index=1 Women’s Unique Health Needs and the SDGs, a call to action co-hosted by the ECHAlliance and the Society for […]
Congressional Breakfast Reception Celebrating National Cholesterol Education Month
SWHR Event Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar 223 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC , DC, United StatesJoin us at the Congressional Breakfast Reception Celebrating National Cholesterol Education Month! On behalf of the Society for Women’s Health […]
Strengthening the Maternal Health Workforce Roundtable
SWHR EventPart of the Women’s Unique Health Needs and the SDGs, a call to action co-hosted by the ECHAlliance and the […]
Role of FemTech in the Women’s Health Care Ecosystem Roundtable
SWHR EventPart of the Women’s Unique Health Needs and the SDGs, a call to action co-hosted by the ECHAlliance and the […]
Insights into the Intersection of Cardiovascular Disease and Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/0pUbWX3Hrf8 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States, as it is a major […]
The Overlapping Impact of Pelvic Pain & GI Disorders in Endometriosis
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0B-P4L1jGc Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that affects more than 200 million women worldwide. When endometrial tissue grows outside […]
Opportunities to Enhance Women’s Health through Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Initiatives
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/tXlu08FZQcA The third installment in the SWHR Breaking Barriers in Alzheimer’s Disease series focuses on essential policies that can enhance […]
Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics and Barriers to Care Roundtable: A Policy Approach
SWHR EventThe Society for Women's Health Research convened an interdisciplinary Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics roundtable of public health researchers and professionals, policymakers, […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. Council members will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to develop policy positions, promote research, and create materials designed benefit women’s health.
The Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health: A Work-Life-Health Initiative
SWHR EventMenopause is a universal life stage for women with far-reaching economic, social, and health care implications on their personal and […]
Inclusive Motherhood: Empowering Maternal Health for All Women
SWHR EventDespite advances in medical care, the United States remains one of the leading high-income countries for maternal morbidity and mortality, […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, […]
Work-Life-Health Balance through Menopause: A Watercooler Conversation
SWHR Event Virtual EventClick the image above or click here to watch the recording Menopause is a universal life stage for women that […]
SWHR 2025 Annual Awards Gala
SWHR EventJoin supporters of SWHR in celebration of the Society' 35th Anniversary year in-person for the Society for Women’s Health Research’s […]
Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: Minding the Depression Gap
SWHR Eventhttps://youtu.be/lmdyXmKcLOo The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is committed to making women’s health mainstream by promoting research on biological […]
Early Signs, Lasting Impact: Policy Pathways in Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Care
SWHR Event Russell Senate Office Building 2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC, United Stateshttps://youtu.be/7ZeT4vWjTxI Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis in the United States, disproportionately impacting women, who are twice as […]
Prioritizing Care during Midlife: Personal, Professional, and Health Care Strategies for Women
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/ClRb_SSwUOY Midlife for women, typically defined as ages 35-65, is a life transition full of changes sparked by menopause-related hormone […]
Science that Speaks: Advancing Research Priorities in Women’s Obesity Care
SWHR EventPart of the OSSD 2025 Annual Meeting This event is taking place live at the OSSD 2025 Annual Meeting, on […]
SWHR Emerging Scholars in Women’s Health Research Award Symposium 2025
SWHR EventPart of the OSSD 2025 Annual Meeting This event is taking place live at the OSSD 2025 Annual Meeting, on […]
Exploring PCOS: Advancing Solutions through Interdisciplinary Research, Clinical, and Patient Perspectives
SWHR EventPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder occurring during a woman’s reproductive years that causes an excess of […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, […]
Empowering Maternal Health through Collaborative Care
SWHR Eventhttps://youtu.be/TKsEn-6Epzs According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 33.2 per 100,000 live births […]
Navigating the Biological and Health Care Complexities of Obesity in Women
SWHR EventThe complexities of metabolic health affect women differently than men throughout their lifespan, especially during major hormonal transitions like puberty, […]
Policy Pathways to Addressing Obesity Disparities in Women
SWHR Event Rayburn House Office Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United Stateshttps://youtu.be/W1DKyQ6nXbM While we recognize the video quality isn’t ideal, the content and insights from our speakers at this event are […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, […]
Transforming Women’s Health through Science and Sustainable Partnerships
SWHR Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYjiDtdCQVQ&list=PLgHU_vFB2zl8CM-sWRc6zWZWQU-YabGsj&index=1&t=2s The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is thrilled to be partnering with The Global Health Connector this fall […]
Applying Pressure to Diagnose Preeclampsia Better and Earlier
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/A2W2blX7Lqc Innovations in diagnostics provide access to health information, helping women make informed decisions about their health care at every […]
Helping Your Constituents Navigate Medicare: A Guide to Better Bone Health for Women
SWHR Event Virtual EventThis event is for congressional district directors and caseworkers assisting with Medicare enrollment, aiming to inform them of the bone […]
From Screening to Solutions in Gestational Diabetes Diagnostics
SWHR Eventhttps://youtu.be/Qf0jiyZL6lM Innovations in diagnostics provide access to health information, helping women make informed decisions about their health care at every […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, […]
Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Participation in Clinical Research
SWHR Event Rayburn House Office Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United Stateshttps://youtu.be/WUzD-8q9jYk This is an in-person event. This event took place in Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060. For decades, women […]
Women’s Health Research Celebration: Friends of ORWH Reception
SWHR Event Rayburn House Office Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn recognition of Women’s Health Research Day on January 25, and in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the National […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, […]
SWHR 2026 Annual Awards Gala
SWHR Event Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown 2401 M St NW, Washington, D.C., D.C.Join the Society for Women's Health Research at its Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The Gala will […]
Rethinking Rare Disease Systems for Women
SWHR EventThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is convening a closed-door, interdisciplinary roundtable of experts to examine policy levers and […]
Advancing Sex Differences Science in a Changing Advocacy Environment
SWHR EventThis event is taking place on Monday, May 11 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. HST, live at the Organization […]
SWHR Emerging Scholars in Women’s Health Research Award Symposium 2026
SWHR EventThis event is taking place on Thursday, May 14 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. HST, live at the Organization […]
Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: Cardiovascular Health through Every Life Stage
SWHR EventVCU Health of Women Conference 2026 SWHR Pre-conference Symposium https://youtu.be/GvQt4GSlXuM The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is committed to […]
Advancing Women’s Participation in Clinical Trials: Barriers, Innovations, and Actionable Solutions
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/WQYsaNsXPv8 Women have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials, leading to critical gaps in understanding how diseases present, progress, and […]
From Discovery to Impact: Accelerating Women’s Health Research Through Science, Policy, and Investment
SWHR Event Yale University Conference Services 101 College Street, First Floor Conference Center, New Haven, CT, United StatesWomen’s health research is no longer niche. Today, it stands at the intersection of foundational science, economic strategy, and public […]
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR EventSWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, […]
SWHR x Autoimmunity & the Good Girls Book Event
SWHR Event Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar 223 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC , DC, United StatesJoin SWHR CEO and President Kathryn Schubert for a conversation with Sara Hirsh Bordo, founder of WomenRising(TM) and author of […]
Navigating Family Building in Women with Narcolepsy
SWHR EventNarcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder of the sleep-wake cycle, characterized by persistent and excessive daytime sleepiness, an inability to […]
The State of Rare Autoimmune Diseases in Women
SWHR Event Virtual Eventhttps://youtu.be/e0tUeYYDxbY Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. More than 80 autoimmune […]