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Society for Women's Health Research

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About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorThe Society for Women's Health Research is the nation’s only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. The Society encourages the study of sex differences between women and men that affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The Society's Advocacy Priorities are as follows:

    Supporting the permanent authorization of women’s health offices at government agencies.
    Working with the FDA to ensure that drugs are properly studied to determine if they have different effects on women and men.
    Holding Congressional briefings on important women's health issues.
Learn more about us at http://www.womenshealthresearch.org

SWHRLegal Notices

My Interests

women's health; health news; women's health research; advocacy, health policy; advocacy issues that impact women's health; the study of sex differences; research on how different diseases, conditions and drugs affect women and men differently; clinical trials; the Women's Health Office Act; sex-based biology; health disparities; public education; health literacy; supporting the permanent authorization of women’s health offices at government agencies


I'd like to meet:

women's health advocates, people who are interested in women's health and/or women's health research



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Watch Our New Video: "WHAT A DIFFERENCE AN X MAKES" to learn more about why sex matters in health. The video examines health differences between the sexes in a funny and informative way.

Books:


The Savvy Woman Patient delves into the many sex differences in health and a wide range of diseases--as well as prevention strategies, diagnosis, and treatments for those diseases. This comprehensive guide provides real answers to vital questions that affect a woman's health from young adulthood to menopause and beyond. Learn more...



My Blog

Women’s Health Needs Presidential Leadership

Tonight in Oxford, Miss., we'll see the first of three scheduled presidential debates.  The main topic for tonight's debate is foreign policy.  As the campaign goes forward, we hope that you...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:45:00 PST

Heart Health Legislation for Women Making Progress in Congress

The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the HEART for Women Act by voice vote this afternoon.  This is great progress for federal legislation that will help fight heart disease, stroke and...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:23:00 PST

Help SWHR Advance Health Through Science

The Society for Women's Health Research has been the world leader for 15 years in promoting research into biological health differences between women and men. Popularly known as "sex differences"...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:05:00 PST

Vulvar Cancer: A Hidden Disease

Vulvar Cancer: A Hidden Disease Jennifer Wider, M.D.Society for Women's Health Research Vulvar cancer is the fourth most common cancer of the female genital tract. In 2008, roughly 3,460 cases of...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:42:00 PST

Psoriasis: More than Skin Deep

Jennifer Wider, M.D. Society for Women's Health Research   Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the immune system that affects the skin.  As many as 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis,...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:11:00 PST

Health Care Reporting Comes Up Short

The below column, authored by Richard Schmitz, the Society for Women's Health Research Communications Director, is a commentary on the depth and quality of health care reporting. H...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:35:00 PST

Group B Strep Infection: A Lurking Danger for Unborn Babies

Group B Strep Infection: A Lurking Danger for Unborn Babies Jennifer Wider, M.D.Society for Women's Health ResearchAugust 7, 2008 Most women will take the necessary precautions to protect the health o...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:56:00 PST

Health Care Must Focus on Sex and Gender Differences

The below column, authored by Richard Schmitz, the Society for Women's Health Research Communications Director, is in response to a recent column in The Boston Globe on the value o...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:04:00 PST

Medical Research Should Benefit All Patients

The below column is in response to recent research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine that shows minorities and rural residents are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials research....
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:23:00 PST

Womens Insurance Disparities Go Beyond Sexual and Reproductive Health

Earlier this month, an advisor to presidential candidate John McCain caused a stir when she mentioned "viagra" and "birth control" in a stumbling attempt to make a point about health insurance coverag...
Posted by Society for Women's Health Research on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:44:00 PST