Nearly half a million middle-aged menopausal women from around the world were surveyed to evaluate the global prevalence of #menopause symptoms for this study – the findings vary by region and socioeconomic status. Read the latest from BMC Public Health to learn more about menopause around the world: https://ow.ly/UGGP50SHFtB
Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)
Research Services
Washington, D.C. 7,845 followers
Eliminating imbalances in health care for women
About us
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the thought leader in promoting research on biological differences in disease and is dedicated to improving women’s health through science, policy, and education. SWHR advocates for greater public and private funding for women’s health research and the study of biological differences that affects the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
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http://www.swhr.org
External link for Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Women's Health Research, Biological Differences, Sex-based Biology, Public Education, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 1104
Washington, D.C. 20036, US
Employees at Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)
Updates
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Sleepiness can manifest in irritability, mood changes, and cause children to struggle to pay attention in school – leading to social alienation and stigma. Learn more how to support children living with #narcolepsy at school in this webinar: https://ow.ly/K0kU50SCzhF #SWHRtalksSleep
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In the inaugural state-by-state analysis on women’s health, the Commonwealth Fund found that Massachusetts leads the way in quality of health care for women. Data also showed that more than 800,000 women are uninsured across the United States, while five million American women live in care deserts. Read more about the findings here: https://ow.ly/H70h50SHFZz
These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report | CNN
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Do you know how #gender, #race, and #stigma might affect an individual’s access to cardiovascular disease screenings? Join SWHR for the webinar "Societal Influences’ Impact on Cardiovascular Disease in Women" this August. Save your spot now: https://ow.ly/7z1W50SHcgu #SWHRtalksHeart Thank you for joining us, The Mended Hearts, Inc.!
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"It's great we have guideline [on screening and treatment]. But then we actually need to get specific on how we're going to deliver it to these populations in these communities," said SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye in a recent article for Axios. Read more: https://ow.ly/VKt050SFymI
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#FibroidsFriday #Fibroids are one of the most common gynecological conditions nationwide, affecting 26 million Americans. By age 50, an estimated 70% of white women and 80% of Black women will have at least one fibroid. Learn more about fibroids at a glance with SWHR’s Focus on Fibroids Fact Sheet: https://lnkd.in/eSH8hMXE #SWHRtalksFibroids
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Did you miss our #SWHRtalksObesity conversation about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! program? Watch the full conversation online now: https://ow.ly/EWbj50SCi1R
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This June, SWHR hosted leaders from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to share the group's research portfolio and how they are working to advance women’s health. PCORI is focused on patient outcomes and providing health care stakeholders with accurate and actionable information generated through a multitude of research and clinical trials funded through the organization. Read more on the blog: https://ow.ly/uA1v50SBMsO
Health Equity and Improving Women’s Health Among Aims of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) - Society for Women's Health Research
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The American Physiological Society, Society for Women’s Health Research, and InsideScientific | A Scientist.com Company are pleased to announce a joint webinar series covering late-breaking research, novel discovery, fundamental principles, and research innovation in the field of women’s health and related disease models. Learn more about the series, "Women’s Health: A Physiological Analysis" and save your spot today! https://ow.ly/vv7N50Sqiuo
Women’s Health: A Physiological Analysis - Society for Women's Health Research
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Save the date for July 16! During "All Hearts & Minds: Exploring Connections between Cardiovascular and Sleep Health," Dr. Brooke Aggarwal of Columbia University Medical Center and Dr. Irene Aninye from SWHR will speak about women’s heart health and sleep. Register now: https://ow.ly/q7No50SyYEc
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