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Exploring the Impact of Menopause on Women’s Health

SWHR convened a diverse group of basic and clinical researchers, health care providers, patients/patient advocates, and thought leaders for a closed roundtable meeting to discuss the impact of menopause on women’s health.

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Factors Impacting Women’s Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan

Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—which broadly describes conditions, including heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and hypertension—is the number one killer of women […]

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Pregnant Women Must Be Included in Medical Research

Pregnant people have historically been excluded from clinical research on the grounds of protecting women and their pregnancies from harm. […]

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Marcia Lawrence Soltes’ Menopause Journey

On an August afternoon, at the age of 49, without any warning, I became engulfed in a maelstrom of insanity that spanned 17 days and nearly destroyed me.

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SWHR Hires Melissa Laitner as Director of Science Policy

SWHR hired Dr. Melissa Laitner as SWHR’s new Director of Science Policy to envision, direct, and implement creative science programs and policy activities designed to improve women’s experiences in health care.

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Raising Awareness for Uterine Fibroids this July

Every July, individuals around the world raise awareness for uterine fibroids, which affect an estimated 26 million women of reproductive age in the United States. SWHR is dedicated to raising awareness about the effects of uterine fibroids on women’s livelihoods.

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Advancing Uterine Health Through Research, Policy, and Advocacy

During the “Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: A Focus on Uterine Health” SWHR hosted a panel of women’s health experts to discuss ways in which researchers, clinicians, and policy makers can collaborate to address disparities in uterine health.

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Clearing the Air About Lung Cancer in Women

SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions, with special a focus on cancer and healthy aging.

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Baby On Board With Military Maternity Leave Policy

This 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.

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INNOVATIONS IN WOMEN’S HEALTH BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Interested in attending the 2023 Innovations in Women’s Health Business Conference? The business of women’s health is uniquely positioned as […]