Policy Engagement

Throughout the year, SWHR champions policies to promote the health of women across the lifespan and advance equity in health outcomes. The Society achieves this by translating the scientific evidence base into policies and practices that reduce disparities and improve the health of women; acting as a source of expert guidance to policymakers; and pushing for the improved inclusion and representation of women from diverse backgrounds across all levels of science.

Policy Resources

Resources focused on policy needs and opportunities across areas in women’s health

Statements and Press Releases

Communications from SWHR on women’s health news and policy matters

Regulatory Policy

SWHR’s responses to Requests for Information/Comment from various federal departments or agencies

Testimony and Correspondence

Letters to Congress and the Administration about issues with the potential to impact women’s health

Latest Policy Updates

Policy Engagement

SWHR Responds to RFI on Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Strategic Plan 2025

SWHR highlights the need for comprehensive legislative action to increase patient access to high-quality health care and treatments for women...

 Policy Engagement

SWHR Policy Agenda: Enacting Change to Improve Outcomes for Women Living with Obesity Across the Lifespan

SWHR created the Obesity Policy Agenda to explore policy needs and opportunities in the health of women living with obesity.

 Policy Engagement

SWHR Provides Statement on the U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on Investing in a Healthier America

SWHR highlights the need for comprehensive legislative action to increase patient access to high-quality health care and treatments for women...

 Policy Engagement

SWHR Provides Comments on FDA Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plan

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) submitted comments in response to the FDA's Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plans...

 Guides & Toolkits

Taking Action for Women’s Heart Health: An SWHR Advocacy Toolkit

 Webinars & Videos

Empowering Women Living with Obesity: A Review of the Insurance Landscape, Resources, and Helpful Information

 Policy Engagement

SWHR Provides Comments on the Discussion Framework for Reforming the National Institutes of Health

 Webinars & Videos

Societal Influences’ Impact on Cardiovascular Disease in Women

 Policy Engagement

SWHR Provides Input on Next-Generation Cures Bill

SWHR submitted feedback in response to a call for input from Representatives DeGette and Bucshon on the Next-Generation Cures bill.

 Webinars & Videos

Spotlighting the VA MOVE! Program’s Approach to Weight Management