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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Reflecting On AWHP’s First Leadership Meeting & The Path Ahead
May 10, 2024
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham reflects on lessons learned from our first ever Leadership Meeting.
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Own Your Health: Empowering Women During National Minority Health Month
April 18, 2024
AWHP recognizes National Minority Health Month as a crucial time to address disparities caused by structural racism. This National Minority Health Month, discover empowering insights, valuable resources, and ways to champion health equity in our communities.
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Harnessing the Launch of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research for Expanded Focus on Preventive Health
January 24, 2024
As an organization focused on women’s health, AWHP is thrilled by the launch of the White House Initiative of Women’s Health Research, an effort led by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and directed by Dr. Carolyn Mazure. The initiative aims to spur extensive investment in women’s health research and close health disparities for women nationwide.