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Policy Statements

HealthyWomen is proud of our advocacy on behalf of women.

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Monthly Policy Roundup

Read our roundup of the latest policy developments and research findings on women's health

Women's Health Policy Issues

Women's Health Policy Issues

Policy decisions affect your health. Here's how.

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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.

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Gender-Affirming Care Is Important

Gender-affirming care is medical care — and it can be a matter of life and death for trans people

The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon

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?

New Survey, New Insight

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

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

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?

What Can Your Pharmacist Do for You?

Pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions. With expanding roles, they’re becoming indispensable to patient care.

A List of 10 Common Medical Specialties

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.

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Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?

Our new survey takes a look at why so many pregnant women are skipping vaccines

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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

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Why Diversity in Clinical Trials Is Important

When it comes to clinical trials, what we don’t know can hurt women

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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?