Latest Advocacy in Action
July 2024 Advocacy in Action
July 22, 2024
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.
May 2024 Advocacy in Action
May 15, 2024
In recent months, AWHP has engaged in extensive activities that promote policies focused on uplifting women’s preventive health — including reaching out directly to lawmakers, endorsing legislation, supporting stakeholder letters, and attending key events.
December 2023 Advocacy in Action: Obesity Treatments & Policies
December 12, 2023
As an organization focused on women’s preventive health, AWHP recognizes that obesity is a chronic disease and an important part of preventive healthcare – and we believe everybody should have access to the full range of care options, including anti-obesity medications, behavioral therapy, medical nutrition therapy, and surgical interventions.
Latest Blog Posts
Blog
Leading With Purpose: Paving the Way for More Equitable and Accessible Preventive Healthcare
December 18, 2024
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham reflects on the organization’s exciting year.
Blog
ICYMI: Perfeqta and AWHP Explore the Importance of Destigmatizing Obesity in the Workplace
December 16, 2024
Read more about Perfetqta and AWHP’s recent webinar on “Destigmatizing Obesity in the Workplace.”
Blog
Empowering Hispanic and Latina Women: A Conversation with Dr. Yanira Cruz
December 12, 2024
As President and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), Dr. Yanira Cruz is leading the charge in closing health disparities affecting the Hispanic and Latina communities. AWHP spoke with Dr. Cruz spoke about what it means to her to be an advocate for...