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10.25.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
Moving Conversations About Alzheimer’s Disease into Policy and Practice: An SWHR Town Hall

During this SWHR town hall event, heard from speakers about how individuals across communities can take steps to prepare for Alzheimer's and how organizations and policymakers alike are taking steps to improve Alzheimer's outcomes and reach diverse and underserved communities.

10.24.22 | Diagnostics
Diagnostic Testing Can Help Women Improve Health at Every Stage of Life

The Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health series in 2022 featured six public forums that sought to highlight the role of screening and diagnostics throughout a woman’s lifespan.

10.7.22 | Sleep
Narcolepsy & Women’s Health: A Wake-Up Call

SWHR hosted a webinar to share educational information about narcolepsy, including diagnosing, treating, and managing care, and to highlight the experiences of women living with narcolepsy.

10.6.22 | Vaccines
SWHR Infectious Diseases Network Meeting Explores Strategies to Address Vaccine Uptake  

The Infectious Diseases Network meeting in fall 2022 covered the role of education in vaccine uptake and renewed hope for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rate in the United States.

9.27.22 | Autoimmune
Education and Access Play Key Role for Improving Well-being for Women Living with Autoimmune Diseases

These are takeaways from SWHR's August 2022 meeting of an interdisciplinary group of policy experts, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates in women’s autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases.

9.20.22 | Sleep
Narcolepsy in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers and Employees

Narcolepsy can affect all aspects of a person’s life, including work life. Know management and wellness tips for narcolepsy in the workplace.

9.15.22 | Diagnostics
Diagnostics Fact Sheet Aims to Inform Women’s Cancer Screenings  

The diagnostics fact sheet for select cancers prevalent in women aims to help educate women about the important role of screening and diagnostic testing in cancer care.

9.9.22 | Genetic Screening
Considering the Patient Experience in Noninvasive Prenatal Screening

Prenatal genetic screening can be a helpful tool for future parents to make informed decisions about their health care. SWHR spoke with two experts at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) about genetic screening.

9.8.22 | Diagnostics
The Value of Screening and Diagnostics for Breast and Ovarian Cancers

Looking for the individual Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health: Breast Cancer and Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health: Ovarian Cancer fact […]

9.6.22 | Genetic Screening
NIPS Explained: A Fireside Chat About Prenatal Genetic Screening

SWHR hosted a fireside chat to share educational information about the impact of prenatal screening on maternal and infant health. The event discussed how to reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes through patient education, patient provider communication, and informed consent.