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
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Screening Together: AWHP Comments on Draft USPSTF Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
January 21, 2025
In December 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening. AWHP submitted a letter during the public comment period for consideration as the USPSTF finalizes the guidelines. Cervical cancer leads...
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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.
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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.”