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Ushering in a New Era in Preventive Health with a New Non-Profit

WebBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, but it’s the leading cause of cancer death in Black and Hispanic women, according to the American Cancer …

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Own Your Health: Empowering Women During National Minority …

WebAWHP recognizes National Minority Health Month as a crucial time to address disparities caused by structural racism. This National Minority Health Month, discover empowering …

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News and Resources

WebNovember 28, 2023. The Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP) was established with a clear mission: to ensure that all women and girls have access to …

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AWHP Urges Congress to Increase Funding for USPSTF

WebThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a critical driver of patient access to preventive health care. It needs a budget increase of $3M for FY2024, …

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Dr. Yolanda Lawson: Prioritizing Prevention in Women’s Healthcare

WebYolanda Lawson, MD, President of the National Medical Association and founder of MadeWell Obstetrics and Gynecology, has dedicated her life to women’s preventive …

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Diana Derige, DrPH

WebDerige holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and women’s studies, a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan, and a Doctor of Public Health from the …

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Women’s Health Campaign Launches to Advocate for Insurance …

WebIn partnership with ten leading organizations across the healthcare community, AWHP launched EveryBODY Covered, the first campaign aiming to activate …

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Advocacy In Action

WebThe Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention is committed to advancing policy that drives equitable access and prevents the burden and progression of disease …

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“We Should All Be Advocates for Women’s Health”: A …

WebDr. Elizabeth Garner, U.S. Chief Scientific Officer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals and the new President of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), has devoted her …

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Millicent Gorham, PhD (Hon), MBA, FAAN

WebMillicent Gorham was named the inaugural CEO of the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP) in March 2023, having been involved with AHWP as the Chair of its …

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Empowering Women in Rural Communities: A Conversation with …

WebAs President of the National Grange, Betsy Huber has spent her decades-long career focused on improving all aspects of life for people in rural communities.This work has …

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2024 House Spending Bill Seeks to Defund, Eliminate Key …

WebJuly 21, 2023. Rep. Kay Granger The Capitol Washington, DC 20515. Dear Chairwoman Granger, The draft fiscal year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and …

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Haywood Brown, MD

WebDr. Brown has had a distinguished career as an academic leader in education, clinical care and research for more than three decades. Dr. Brown served as Professor and Chair of …

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January 12, 2024 Dr. Jill Biden The White House Dear Dr. Biden

Webp. 3 approximately 20% of cases among women.8 For women with breast cancer, there are about 85% higher mortality rates among Black women aged 30–49 years and 136% …

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