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National Women’s Health Network

WEBThe Network comprises hundreds of mid-life and aging women who need to be seen, heard, and understood by our health care system. We have consistently led policy and public education efforts around health issues that disproportionately affect aging …

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Our Initiatives NWHN

WEBThe HEALTH Program. The HEALTH Program is a six-month curriculum designed to empower community reproductive justice organizations so that these groups can better address health inequities that disproportionately impact marginalized communities and …

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Social Determinants of Health NWHN

WEBOur Track Record. The Social Determinants of H ealth (SDOH) are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes. The NWHN has often made the …

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Osteoporosis Treatment NWHN

WEBApproved in 2010, this drug works by targeting and inactivating osteoclasts to stop natural bone breakdown or resorption processes. Denosumab is given in a subcutaneous (just below the skin) injection twice a year. This treatment is intended for …

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Your Health Unlocked Podcast NWHN

WEBYour Health Unlocked empowers you to make better health care decisions by elevating reliable information and stories about today’s most pressing health topics. This podcast is produced by the National Women’s Health Network (AKA The Network), a …

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Breast Cancer Facts NWHN

WEBRisk Factors for Breast Cancer Nonmodifiable Breast Cancer Risk Factors. Age – Risk increases with age, with a majority of diagnoses after age 50.; Genetic mutations – Carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are at increased risk for breast …

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Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening NWHN

WEBMaternal Diethylstilbestrol (DES) use: This hormonal drug was taken by women from the 1940s to 1970s to prevent pregnancy complications. Women whose mothers took DES (called “DES Daughters”) are at higher risk of developing cervical …

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Health Pro Tips for December 2023 NWHN

WEBAccording to the WHO, an estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability today. This number is growing because of an increase in noncommunicable diseases and people living longer. Read on for the best disability …

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Health Pro Tips for March 2024 NWHN

WEBAbortion care is a vital part of women’s health care, and yet the number of abortion providers in the U.S. has been steadily declining since 1982. Currently, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans and restrictions, and over 1.7 million women, (nearly …

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Our Victories NWHN

WEBThe HEALTH Program – Using lessons learned from the Raising Women’s Voices program, which ran from 2007 to 2021, the Network designed the HEALTH program to help grassroots organizations make change in the policy arena. Five community-based …

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Webinars and Events NWHN

WEBSeptember 2021: Catalysts of Change. In September 2021, the National Women’s Health Network sat down with three grassroots health activists for an in-depth panel discussion on how to make change ethically and effectively at the community level.

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The National Women’s Health Network’s 2024 Policy Agenda

WEBPublication Date: January 24, 2024. By: Author Name. The NWHN’s policy agenda is shaped by our 12 policy pillars and the belief that women across all ages and demographics should have unburdened access to health care services. At the Network, we believe …

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Aging Women NWHN

WEBThe Network comprises hundreds of mid-life and aging women who need to be seen, heard, and understood by our health care system. We have consistently led policy and public education efforts around health issues that disproportionately affect aging …

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Health Pro Tips for a Notable November 2023 NWHN

WEBAccording to newly released census statistics, over 9 million U.S. residents identified in whole or in part as Native American and Alaska Native. Native American and Alaska Native people have long experienced lower health status when compared with other …

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2023 Media Highlights NWHN

WEB2023 Media Highlights. Publication Date: December 29, 2023. By: NWHN Staff. In 2023, the NWHN was covered in major news outlets like the New York Times, Newsweek, The Hill, AP News, and National Geographic Science. We also worked …

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Join Our Team NWHN

WEBConsultant for Policy & Partnerships works with our team and designs innovative strategies to promote health and wellness for women in all their diversities and across the lifespan by shaping policy and identifying, expanding, and strengthening strategic partnerships. This …

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