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SUMMARY:11th Annual Conference: Breast Cancer and African Americans (BCAA)
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Conference: Breast Cancer and African Americans (BCAA) hosted and sponsored by the Stanford Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement. The conference will be held virtually again this year for everyone’s convenience and safety. The purpose of BCAA is to help eliminate breast cancer disparities in Black/African American populations in the Greater SF Bay Area and surrounding communities through the dissemination of high quality\, timely and culturally-tailored cancer information\, education\, and resources. \nDespite the progress made in breast cancer\, Black women in the U.S. are still being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages\, at later stages\, and with more aggressive forms of breast cancer ultimately resulting in higher death rates from the disease. You are invited to join for an informative dialogue with clinicians\, health professionals\, researchers\, cancer survivors\, caregivers\, advocates\, and other key stakeholders to discuss topics covering the spectrum of breast health and cancer including\, but not limited to breast self-awareness\, breast cancer risk\, early detection\, nutrition/healthy eating\, physical activity\, treatment options\, clinical trials research\, survivorship\, stress management\, and advocacy. \nREGISTER
URL:https://swhr.org/event/11th-annual-conference-breast-cancer-and-african-americans-bcaa/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Addressing Barriers to Care for Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Autoimmune diseases are a group of more than 80 chronic and often disabling diseases that develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy organs\, tissues\, and cells. The rates of autoimmune diseases and conditions in the United States are rising—and women are disproportionately affected. Specifically\, 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune disorders are women\, though gender ratios differ among individual diseases. Sex differences also influence symptom manifestation and severity. While the causes of many autoimmune diseases remain unknown\, sex chromosomes and hormonal changes play an important role.  \nGenerally\, autoimmune diseases cannot be cured\, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and slowing the progression and negative impacts of the disease. Finding an effective treatment quickly is key for improving not only health outcomes but also quality of life. For patients – who experience different types and severity of symptoms\, responses to treatments\, and have different needs – delays in care can be devastating\, resulting in disease progression and higher costs of time. Identifying the barriers to coverage and improving policies to better reflect patient needs could have a significant effect on health and quality of life outcomes.  \nThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the nation’s thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science\, policy\, and education. SWHR brings attention to diseases and conditions that exclusively affect women or that disproportionately or differently affect women. We have a 33-year history of bringing fresh thinking and thought leadership to improving women’s health and communicating knowledge to diverse stakeholders. Our science and policy roundtables and interdisciplinary networks have surveyed the current state of research in women’s health\, examined research gaps\, and published findings as peer-reviewed articles\, patient and clinician toolkits\, position statements\, and other materials for diverse audiences.  \nSWHR convened an interdisciplinary Autoimmune Policy Working Group of policy experts\, researchers\, clinicians\, and patient advocates for a closed\, roundtable meeting on August 4\, 2022. During the roundtable\, the Working Group discussed policy needs and opportunities as they relate to women’s autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases and conditions across the lifespan. 
URL:https://swhr.org/event/addressing-barriers-to-care-for-women-with-autoimmune-diseases-and-conditions/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Policymaker Event,Roundtable,Science Event,SWHR Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T130000
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SUMMARY:Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths to Menopause
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 1.3 million women in the United States transition into menopause each year. During the menopause transition (perimenopause)\, the body undergoes hormonal changes\, characterized by a significant decrease in estrogen. This change typically begins to occur in a woman’s late 40s or 50s\, and can last up to 10 or 20 years. However\, some individuals may experience menopause early due to certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Menopause\, itself\, is defined as the point in time 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual cycle. \nEstrogen depletion can cause a variety of vasomotor symptoms\, such as hot flashes\, brain fog\, and fatigue\, as well as genital and urinary symptoms\, such as vaginal dryness and urinary incontinence. Postmenopausal women have increased risks of other health conditions\, such as cardiovascular disease\, osteoporosis\, skin issues\, cognitive decline\, and insomnia.Menopausal symptoms and experiences vary widely from person to person. Raising awareness and improving access to information about menopause can help reduce stigma\, dispel myths\, and better prepare women and their health care providers to address potential challenges during this stage in their lives. \nSWHR is hosting a series of webinars to share educational information about the impact of menopause on women’s health. The events will discuss how to improve health outcomes through recognizing and addressing symptoms\, comorbidities\, treatment options\, and barriers to accessing quality care\, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women during and after the menopause transition. \n  \n\nThe SWHR Menopause Mindfulness series includes: \n\nCalls for Research Funding and Addressing Stigma Related to Menopause Congressional Briefing (October 26\, 2021)\nEmbracing the Change of My Midlife (February 16\, 2022)\nA Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness (July 14\, 2022)\nUnderstanding the Many Paths to Menopause (August 11\, 2022)\nLiving Your Best Work-Life through the Menopause Transition (September 8\, 2022)
URL:https://swhr.org/event/menopause-mindfulness-understanding-the-many-paths-to-menopause/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Patient Event,Public Event,SWHR Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T150000
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SUMMARY:Making the Call for MCH: Exploring the Maternal Mental Health Hotline and the 988 Crisis Lifeline
DESCRIPTION:Please join AMCHP & ASTHO for this virtual learning session as part of the PRISM learning community! This national webinar will explore the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline\, the 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lifeline\, and opportunities for public health agencies to partner to promote their success and support MCH populations’ mental health and wellbeing.\n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\nDr. John Draper\, Executive Vice President\, National Networks\, Vibrant Emotional Health & Executive Director\, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\nDawn Levinson\, Behavioral Health Lead\, Division of Healthy Start and Perinatal Services\, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)\nRichard McKeon\, Chief\, Suicide Prevention Branch\, Center for Mental Health Services\, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://swhr.org/event/making-the-call-for-mch-exploring-the-maternal-mental-health-hotline-and-the-988-crisis-lifeline/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T190000
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SUMMARY:Why Should I Think about Joining a Clinical Trial?
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom webinar\, at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday\, Aug. 17\, 2022\, will feature Dr. Adolfo Diaz Duque of UT Health San Antonio and Dr. Bárbara Segarra-Vázquez of the University of Puerto Rico to help health care professionals and the Latino public understand clinical trial processes\, explore trials as treatment options\, and share testimonials of real Latinos who have benefited from trials.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/why-should-i-think-about-joining-a-clinical-trial/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T100000
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SUMMARY:SWHR Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Roundtable: Breaking Down the Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease for Women
DESCRIPTION:Of the approximately 5.8 million people in the United States who have Alzheimer’s disease\, two-thirds of them are women\, and clear racial and ethnic disparities exist in both prevalence and incidence. Further\, women have a 30% higher risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease than men\, and women disproportionately serve as unpaid Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers\, which has implications for their work and home life and mental health.  \nGiven the growing aging population in the United States\, the burden of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to rise. By 2050\, the number of adults over 65 with AD is expected to rise to 12.7 million. In 2020\, the estimated total health care costs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease was $305 billion\, with the cost expected to increase to more than $1 trillion by 2050.  \nThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the nation’s thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science\, policy\, and education. SWHR brings attention to diseases and conditions that exclusively affect women or that disproportionately or differently affect women. We have a 33-year history of bringing fresh thinking and thought leadership to improving women’s health and communicating knowledge to diverse stakeholders. Our science and policy roundtables and interdisciplinary networks have surveyed the current state of research in women’s health\, examined research gaps\, and published findings as peer-reviewed articles\, patient and clinician toolkits\, position statements\, and other materials for diverse audiences.  \nSWHR convened an interdisciplinary Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Working Group of policy experts\, researchers\, clinicians\, and patient advocates for a closed\, roundtable meeting in August 2022. During the roundtable\, the Working Group discussed policy needs and opportunities as they relate to improving health and quality of life outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for women—both as patients and as caregivers.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/swhr-alzheimers-disease-policy-roundtable-breaking-down-the-burden-of-alzheimers-disease-for-women/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Policymaker Event,Roundtable,Science Event,SWHR Event
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