7.20.22 | Autoimmune
Psoriatic Arthritis: More than Just Sore Joints
This event discussed how to improve health outcomes for individuals with psoriatic arthritis through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women across the lifespan.
7.19.22 | Autoimmune
New SWHR Paper Strives to Address Skin Disease Burden for Women
This commentary on skin disease burden in the journal Women’s Health Issues aims to advance understanding and awareness of autoimmune skin diseases in women.
7.18.22 | Autoimmune
Utilization Management Policies and Autoimmune Diseases: A Women’s Health Issue
The rate of autoimmune diseases and conditions in the United States is rising—and women are disproportionately affected: 80% of patients […]
7.14.22 | Endometriosis
Gynecologic Network Meeting Spotlights Areas for Endometriosis Research
SWHR's Gynecologic Health Network meeting in June 2022 covered the connections between endometriosis and pelvic pain and abnormal sleep in women.
7.14.22 | Lupus
Embracing Life with Lupus: Understanding Gaps and Accelerating Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women with Lupus
This June 2022 Working Group gathered clinicians, researchers, patients and patient advocates, and policy leaders for a discussion on gaps and opportunities in lupus care for women.
6.29.22 | Menopause
Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths to Menopause
This event discusses how to improve health outcomes through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women during and after the menopause transition.
6.28.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
Breaking Down the Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease for Women: A Call to Action
DOWNLOAD THE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FACT SHEET There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the United States with Alzheimer’s disease. […]
6.20.22 | Menopause
Menopause Mindfulness: A Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness
This event discusses how to improve health outcomes through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women during and after the menopause transition.
6.15.22 | Alzheimer's Disease
Taking Heed of Alzheimer’s Disease: Recognizing and Responding to a Coming Crisis
SWHR, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, and the National Alliance for Caregiving hosted a national webinar and congressional briefing to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and its disproportionate impact on women, and in particular women of color, as well as its health, social, and economic toll on both patients and caregivers.
6.6.22 | Diagnostics
Staying Current on STD Screenings: What You Need to Know
Fewer people were tested for sexually transmitted infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting routine STI services and preventative health care.
