AWHP submitted comments on WPSI’s draft recommendations on screening and counseling for intimate partner violence, breast cancer screening, and patient navigation services for breast and cervical cancer.

AWHP sent letters to the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, Senate Appropriations Committee, and House Appropriations committee urging modest additional funding for the USPSTF.

AWHP sent a letter to the Connecticut Department of Social Services urging the immediate implementation of Public Act 23-94, which establishes coverage for obesity medications and weight-loss surgery through the state’s Medicaid program.

AWHP submitted comments to the CDC’s ACIP expressing its support of lowering the age recommendation for HPV vaccination to 9.

AWHP sent a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce urging their action in support for expanding access to obesity care by prioritizing the passage of the amended version of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.

AWHP wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance encouraging the passage of the amended version of TROA.

AWHP comments on the USPSTF draft guidelines on screening for osteoporosis to prevent fractures in middle-aged and older women.

AWHP submitted comments to the CDC’s ACIP encouraging a clear and comprehensive meningococcal vaccine schedule for adolescents and young adults.

AWHP wrote to the Ways & Means Committee applauding their efforts to expand access to care for obesity treatments, including through the
upcoming markup.