6.24.26 | Obesity
What Women Need to Know About Medicare’s New GLP-1 Coverage
Starting July 1, the Bridge program will serve as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vehicle to provide expanded access to GLP-1 obesity medications.
10.28.25 | Diagnostics
From Screening to Solutions in Gestational Diabetes Diagnostics
Innovations in diagnostics provide access to health information, helping women make informed decisions about their health care at every stage […]
9.19.25 | Obesity
Navigating the Biological and Health Care Complexities of Obesity in Women
Women with obesity experience additional barriers to care due to stigma, economic inequality, and limited access to appropriate care. Centering comprehensive solutions to these issues in the national approach to obesity care and policy could help improve outcomes for women across the lifespan.
8.8.25 | Policy
SWHR Returns to UNGA80 Science Summit to Lead Discussions on Women’s Health
SWHR is excited to announce it will be back at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) Science Summit in September 2025, in partnership with the ECHAlliance - The Global Health Connector.
8.6.25 | Obesity
Hill Briefing Highlights Need to Understand Key Health Care Issues Impacting Vulnerable Populations
On July 1, 2025, the National Hispanic Council on Aging hosted a Capitol Hill briefing about some of the key health care issues impacting Hispanic Americans.
8.5.25 | Obesity
SWHR Hosts “Policy Pathways to Addressing Obesity Disparities in Women” Briefing on Capitol Hill
On July 22, 2025, SWHR hosted a congressional briefing providing an overview of the obesity landscape in the United States. During the discussion, a panel of experts shared insights into obesity and women's health.
