by reservoir | Oct 24, 2024 | Press Release
Thursday, October 24, 2024 (Washington, DC) — In response to New York City’s decision to drop coverage for obesity medications for city employees and their dependents, the Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP) CEO Millicent Gorham issued the following...
by reservoir | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog
By Millicent Gorham July is Minority Mental Health Month. As women, it’s vital that we prioritize our physical and mental well-being. As a Black woman and a CEO, I’ve had to gather an arsenal of strategies to keep my mental health in check over the years....
by reservoir | Jul 22, 2024 | Advocacy In Action
This summer, AWHP has continued its advocacy for key women’s preventive health policies and focus areas, including obesity care coverage, osteoporosis screening, early cancer detection, and cardiovascular health. Learn more about its recent efforts below. ...
by reservoir | Jul 19, 2024 | Press Release
Friday, July 19, 2024 (Washington, DC) — In response to North Carolina Medicaid’s decision to add coverage for obesity management medications, the Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP) CEO Millicent Gorham issued the following statement: “The...
by reservoir | Jul 1, 2024 | Press Release
July 1, 2024 (Washington, DC) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently issued a narrow ruling that weakens a key provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This provision mandates that insurers provide free preventive services recommended by the U.S....