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.
8.19.22 | Bone Health
Stronger than Sticks and Stones: Promoting Women’s Bone Health through Preventive Care
Approximately 54 million Americans have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis and bone fracture. Risk of […]
8.8.22 | Autoimmune
Empowerment through Diagnosis: Improving Livelihoods for Women Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
SWHR gathered psoriatic arthritis health care providers, researchers, patients and patient advocates in June 2022 to discuss the health, social, and economic impacts of PsA on women’s health across the lifespan.
7.27.22 | Autoimmune
Addressing Barriers to Care for Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary Autoimmune Policy Working Group to discuss policy needs and opportunities as they relate to women’s autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases and conditions across the lifespan.
