Statement on FDA Removal of Blackbox Warnings on HRT products

HealthyWomen welcomes the Administration’s recent announcement of an Executive Order that would establish a new women’s health division within the National Institutes of Health, create a White House Women’s Health Task Force and coordinate a comprehensive approach to women’s health across all stages of life.

Meaningfully advancing women’s health will take sustained commitment and collaboration across government, the healthcare community and the organizations that serve women. This order is an important step in mobilizing federal agencies around women’s health, and it builds on longstanding bipartisan efforts.

As the White House Women’s Health Task Force convenes, we look forward to it translating the Order’s priorities into meaningful action, fostering collaboration, and identifying opportunities to strengthen research, innovation, education and access to care. For nearly 40 years, HealthyWomen has been a trusted voice in advancing women’s health, and we stand ready to work with the Administration to further our shared priority to improving women’s health across the lifespan.

Beth Battaglino, RN-C, CEO of HealthyWomen

Beth brings a unique combination of sharp business expertise and women's health insight to her leadership of the organization. Beth has worked in the health care industry for more than 25 years helping to define and drive public education programs on a broad range of women's health issues. She launched and has expanded the HealthyWomen.org brand. As a result of her leadership, HealthyWomen was recognized as one of the top 100 women's health web sites by Forbes for three consecutive years, and was recognized by Oprah magazine as one of the top women's health web sites. HealthyWomen now connects to millions of women across the country through its wide program distribution and innovative use of technology.

Beth is responsible for the business development and strategic positioning of HealthyWomen. She creates partnerships with key health care professionals and consumer groups to provide strategic, engaging and informative award-winning programs. She serves as the organization's chief spokesperson, regularly participating in corporate, non-profit, community and media events. She also is a practicing nurse in maternal child health at Riverview Medical Center- Hackensack Meridian Health, in Red Bank, NJ.

In addition to her nursing degree, Beth holds degrees in political science, business and public administration from Marymount University.

To stay sane, she loves to run and compete in road races. She enjoys skiing and sailing with her husband and son, and welcoming new babies into the world.

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