4 Things I’ve Learned About Preserving My Mental Health
July 29, 2024
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....
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.
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.
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.
A Commitment to Transformative Collaboration in 2024
January 18, 2024
In collaboration with a diverse coalition of leading organizations dedicated to women’s health, we passionately advocate for accessible, affordable, and equitable preventive care. In the early days of 2024, we want to extend deep gratitude to the multitude of partners who join us on this transformative journey.
Empowering Women Through Preventive Healthcare: 2023 End of Year Report
November 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 affordable, high-quality preventive healthcare services. To reflect on our first year raising awareness and advocating for better preventive healthcare for all women and girls in the U.S., we recently issued our first End of Year (EOY) Report.
A Strong and Simple CDC Recommendation Will Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Equity This Fall
September 11, 2023
The U.S. faces a vaccine equity gap leading to disparities in vaccination rates, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. To sustain progress, clear and universal CDC guidance, simplified recommendations, and caution against creating additional barriers are crucial for ensuring equitable access to vaccines and protecting the health of all communities.
Meningococcal Vaccine Survey Reveals Confusion — and a Potential Solution
September 5, 2023
A new survey commissioned by Pfizer and conducted by Survey Healthcare Global reveals confusion about the meningococcal vaccines and their associated recommendations. Luckily, an additional option may be on the horizon in the form of a pentavalent vaccine. The survey findings are now available on the AWHP website.
2024 House Spending Bill Seeks to Defund, Eliminate Key Women’s Healthcare Programs
July 21, 2023
AWHP urges House lawmakers to reject cuts that may hinder biomedical research and harm vulnerable populations, advocating for a budget bill that restores agency funding to current levels, preserves the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and prioritizes women’s and girls’ healthcare needs.