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
Blog
Talking Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with OB-GYN and Robotic Surgeon Dr. Cheruba Prabakar
September 20, 2023
Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, CEO of Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery and AWHP Advisory Council Member, has devoted her career to helping patients meet and exceed their health goals. Known as the “The Fibroid Doc,” Dr. Prabakar has spent much of her career treating a diverse...
Blog
A Strong and Simple CDC Recommendation Will Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Equity This Fall
September 11, 2023
By Millicent Gorham September 11, 2023 The United States faces a significant vaccine equity gap. Across the board, white Americans are more likely to be up to date on CDC recommendations than their Black and Brown counterparts. For example, in 2019, white adults were...
Blog
Meningococcal Vaccine Survey Reveals Confusion — and a Potential Solution
September 5, 2023
By Millicent Gorham September 5, 2023 As teenagers move away from home to start college, head back to school, or enter the workforce, they have so much to be excited about. Yet, in beginning this new phase of their lives, they should not have to consider whether they...