Inspired by the EMPACT Menopause Study findings, SWHR developed a set of resource guides to help address these significant gaps for midlife and older women and ultimately help improve wellness for all individuals at work.
BlogTakeaways from SWHR’s Alzheimer’s Disease Working Group highlight needs for improved disease education, research, and care equity for women impacted by Alzheimer’s, both as patients and caregivers.
BlogOn September 28, the U.S. Congress voted to pass a $1.1 billion package to respond to the Zika crisis after President Obama had asked for $1.9 billion back in February.
BlogMembers of the Washington, D.C. government affairs firm Thorn Run Partners came to the March Policy Advisory Council meeting to discuss what is on the horizon for health policy in 2022.
BlogSWHR cohosted the National Conference on Women’s Health Research with University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR), titled “Sex Differences Across the Lifespan: A Focus on Metabolism.”
BlogMost women will never be screened for ovarian cancer. Unlike with breast and cervical cancers, ovarian cancer research has struggled to produce reliable methods of screening.
BlogThe Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) 2022 Annual Meeting covered the most recent advances in research and policy regarding sex differences in health and disease.
ResourceSWHR provided comments as a follow-up to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public meeting regarding the proposed recommendations […]
BlogThis Veteran’s Day, in addition to thanking all veterans for their service, SWHR has examined a national issue that has made some progress, but one we cannot be completely proud of yet—maternity leave policy and subsequent health concerns for the average woman and for those serving in the armed forces.
BlogSWHR launched its 2023-2024 Federal Legislative Agenda, outlining key areas for SWHR engagement in the legislative and regulatory arenas. The activities are categorized into Core Leadership Activities, Key Policy Priorities and Areas of Active Engagement, and Other Areas for Potential Engagement.