Women need
access to better preventive care.
Women need access to better preventive care.
Improving the health of all women – across all ages, races, ethnicities, and zip codes – requires change. At AWHP, we believe prevention is critical to the health, quality of life, and longevity for all women. Early and equitable access to screening and diagnosis, vaccines, and other preventive treatments saves lives.
%
Of women in the U.S.
have not had a check-up
in the past two years
Source: KFF
Of every 100,000 deaths among
women of reproductive age in the
U.S. are avoidable, higher than in
any other high-income country
Source: The Commonwealth Fund
%
Of women are overdue for
cervical cancer screening
Source: NCI
About Us
The Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP) is a non-profit women’s health advocacy
organization working to ensure that all women and girls have access to high-quality preventive
care. Our Mission is to advance policy that drives equitable access and prevents the burden
and progression of disease to improve the lives and health of all women and girls.
Policy Priorities
AWHP is a collaborative effort working with a diverse ensemble of
women’s health-focused organizations and individuals who share our
commitment to improving the health and lives of all women and girls.
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Addressing Upstream
Social and
Environmental Factors
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We seek to advance both cultural
humility and culturally competent care,
provide support for families and
caregivers, and promote workplace
preventive health policies.
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Advancing Access
to Care And Treatment
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We seek to promote access to primary
and specialty care, and advance
innovative care models.
Promoting Early Detection
and Diagnosis
We support screening guidelines that
prioritize improved health outcomes,
seek to advance affordable access to
screenings and diagnostics, and
promote care and counsel based on results.
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Advancing Vaccine Access
and Affordability
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We promote public health guidance that
prioritizes access to improved disease
protection and support affordable
access to necessary vaccines,
particularly in public programs.
Our Leadership
Our board and advisors are deeply committed to the mission of ensuring that all women and girls have access to the tools, resources, and care they need to lessen the burden and progression of disease and live stronger, healthier lives.
News & Resources
Press Release
The Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention Awards Inaugural Grant to ASCP to Examine Cervical Cancer Screening in Women from Diverse Populations in the U.S.
October 18, 2023
May 24, 2023 (Washington, DC) — The Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP) together with 22 national organizations 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.
Blog
AWHP Urges Congress to Increase Funding for USPSTF
September 28, 2023
By Millicent Gorham At the Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP) we are focused on driving policy that advances equitable, accessible and affordable preventive health care for all women and girls. Every day we engage in advocacy and policy...
Blog
AWHP Advocacy in Action
September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023 The Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention continues to engage with key stakeholders on preventive healthcare issues, including maternal health, lung health, and laboratory testing. Since our last update, we have participated in important...