Policy
Monthly Policy Roundup
Read our roundup of the latest policy developments and research findings on women's health
5 Steps to Take When Your Healthcare Provider Won’t Listen to You
Feeling ignored or not taken seriously by your HCP? Here’s what to do.
Gender-Affirming Care Is Important
Gender-affirming care is medical care — and it can be a matter of life and death for trans people
Despite Challenges, Clinical Research Must Include Women of Reproductive Age
A recap of HealthyWomen’s Women in Clinical Trials webinar
Taking Control: Our Recent Survey Says Women Want Regular Periods, No Hormones and More Communication About Contraceptives
Read about the surprising results of our survey about birth control
The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon
The federal state of emergency for Covid end date is May 11, 2023. What will this mean for you and your healthcare?
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
New Survey, New Insight
We asked you to share your experience with birth control pills, menopause and hormone therapy. Here are the surprising results.
Navigating Adult Vaccines: How They Impact Our Health and Economy
HealthyWomen brought together policymakers and health care leaders for a discussion on the importance of adult vaccinations and improving access to vaccines in all communities.
Overall Preterm Birth Rates in the United States Increased Last Year — And They Rose for Women of Color
Race and economic status continue to impact birth outcomes for moms and babies
What Can Your Pharmacist Do for You?
Pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions. With expanding roles, they’re becoming indispensable to patient care.
What Do Doctors Do? A List of 10 Common Medical Specialties
Medical specialists are experts in certain areas. Find out what conditions common medical specialities treat.
Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?
Our new survey takes a look at why so many pregnant women are skipping vaccines
In an Aging America, Osteoporosis Is a Looming Public Health Crisis
Read our Senior Policy Advisor Martha Nolan’s op-ed from The Hill about America’s bone health crisis
Why Diversity in Clinical Trials Is Important
When it comes to clinical trials, what we don’t know can hurt women
Can Living in the U.S. Increase Your Risk of Preterm Birth?
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?