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AWHP Statement on White House Childhood Immunization Schedule Executive Order
August 13, 2026
The Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP) is deeply troubled by the executive order signed this week by President Trump, which seeks to significantly overhaul the federal childhood immunization schedule and runs counter to broad scientific consensus built on decades of research.
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AWHP’s Statement on Indiana Expanding Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Medications Through the BALANCE Model
July 30, 2026
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham issued a statement in response to Governor Mike Braun’s announcement that Indiana’s Medicaid program will participate in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s BALANCE Model.
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AWHP’s Statement on Massachusetts’ Proposals to Eliminate Coverage for Obesity Medications in the State Employee Health Plan and in Medicaid
February 24, 2026
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham issued a statement In response to the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission potentially ending coverage for OMMs for state employees, and Governor Healey’s proposed removal of MassHealth coverage for OMMs.
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AWHP Statement on Changes to CDC’s Website Linking Childhood Vaccines to Autism
November 21, 2025
AWHP released a statement expression its deep concern about recent changes made to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s website that promote misinformation linking childhood vaccines to autism.
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AWHP’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Expand Access to Obesity Medications for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries
November 6, 2025
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham released a statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement to expand access to obesity management medications within the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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AWHP Statement on Administration & Federal Health Officials’ Announcement Linking Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy to Autism
September 23, 2025
The Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP) is deeply troubled by the Administration and top federal health officials’ announcement linking the use of acetaminophen early in pregnancy with an increased risk of autism in children.
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AWHP Commends Members of Congress for Reintroducing the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
July 8, 2025
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham issued a statement in response to the reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
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AWHP Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Uphold a Key Affordable Care Act Provision Protecting Preventive Health
June 27, 2025
In Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a vital provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Over 130 Organizations Committed to Women’s Health Urge Senate Leaders to Reject Proposed Medicaid Cuts
June 27, 2025
Together, the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP), American Medical Women’s Association, HealthyWomen, The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), and the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) have sent a sign-on letter to Senate and Senate Finance Committee leadership, urging members to reject proposed Medicaid cuts.
