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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.
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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.
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Empowering Women in Rural Communities: A Conversation with National Grange President Betsy Huber
July 19, 2023
Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, dedicates her career to enhancing rural life, with a growing focus on advocating for accessible healthcare. As an AWHP advisory council member, she emphasizes the importance of women’s preventive health, particularly in rural areas.
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AWHP Comments on USPSTF’s Draft Research Plan on Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults
June 14, 2023
AWHP supports the USPSTF’s emphasis on weight loss to prevent obesity-related health issues but urges consideration of health equity and the complexities of obesity. Highlighting disparities among women and people of color and advocate for inclusive research addressing diverse populations and social determinants of health.
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AWHP Comments on Draft Recommendations from USPSTF on Breast Cancer Screening
June 5, 2023
We urge USPSTF to include annual breast cancer screenings starting at age 40, more vigilant recommendations for women with dense breast tissue, and continued mammography for women aged 75 and older. These updates will promote earlier, more frequent, and comprehensive screening, ultimately saving more lives.
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Over 20 Prominent Women’s Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Call On the Biden Administration to Protect Preventive Services
May 24, 2023
Together with 22 national organizations, AWHP delivered an open letter to President Biden regarding the Braidwood Management v. Becerra ruling. The letter urges the Biden administration to consider all available options to thwart the devastating impacts of this ruling, which, if upheld, would put access to critical preventive services in jeopardy for millions of Americans.
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“We Should All Be Advocates for Women’s Health”: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Garner on Investment in and Advocacy for Women’s Health
May 22, 2023
Dr. Elizabeth Garner, U.S. Chief Scientific Officer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals and President of AMWA, brings her global perspective to empower women in healthcare. She aims to encourage all AMWA physician-members to advocate for women’s health and foster partnerships to invest in preventive solutions.
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AWHP Commends USPSTF on Proposed Recommendation to Expand Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
May 9, 2023
USPSTF issued new draft guidelines expanding its recommendations for breast cancer screenings to encompass a broader age range, an update from the guidelines published in 2016.
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AWHP Deeply Concerned Over U.S. District Court’s Decision to Strike Down a Key Affordable Care Act Provision Protecting Preventive Health
March 30, 2023
A federal judge in Texas struck down a key provision in the Affordable Care Act that mandates insurers provide certain preventive services for free, including screenings for cancer and other chronic diseases as well as certain pregnancy care services.