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Why a Stimulus Package Matters to Women

As the next stimulus package sits in limbo, women have been suffering. Congress needs to act.

HealthyWomen Statement on Proposal to Withdrawal Only FDA-Approved Treatment Option for Preterm Birth

HealthyWomen Statement on Proposal to Withdraw Only FDA-Approved Treatment Option for Preterm Birth

Preterm birth is an urgent public health crisis in our country with approximately one in 10 babies born prematurely

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Statement From HealthyWomen CEO on the Trump Administration's Request to Overturn the Affordable Care Act

The Trump administration's recent request to the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act negatively affects women's health.

The 2020 Federal Budget: Funding Risks for Key Public Health Programs

Congressional Arguing Over Funding for Key Public Health Programs Puts Them at Risk

With Congress at a political impasse in finalizing a federal budget, a potential government shutdown means critical health programs are at risk.

Flu Shot 2019: 9 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine

9 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine

Myths and inaccurate information about the flu vaccine may prevent you from protecting yourself against the potentially deadly flu virus.

Biosimilars and Women's Health: Realizing the Potential

Biosimilars and Women's Health: Realizing the Potential

Biosimilars are powerful, life-changing medicines. Many chronic, debilitating autoimmune diseases that affect women in greater numbers than men, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can now be treated with biosimilars, as can breast cancer.

Seven Key Things to Know When Choosing Health Insurance During Open Enrollment

Seven Key Things to Know When Choosing Health Insurance During Open Enrollment

You can make good decisions about health care insurance by being informed about the options that make the most sense for you and your family.

What You Need to Know About Obamacare 2020 Open Enrollment

What You Need to Know to Enroll for Health Insurance for Next Year

Individuals and families can shop for a new Obamacare health insurance plan during the 2020 open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act.

HealthyWomen welcomes Christine Verini as board of directors chair, salutes Tamar Thompson as outgoing leader.

Passing the Baton: HealthyWomen Welcomes Christine Verini as Board Chair

This month, HealthyWomen welcomes Christine Verini as incoming board chair, salutes outgoing leader Tamar Thompson.

Q&A: Biosimilars & Women’s Health

Biosimilars & Women's Health: Q&A

Biosimilars are powerful, life-changing medicines. Many chronic, debilitating autoimmune diseases that affect women in greater numbers than men, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can now be treated with biosimilars, as can breast cancer.

How Healthy is Your Health Care Provider Network?

How Healthy Is Your Health Care Provider Network?

If your insurance plan’s network of health care providers is too narrow, it can limit your access to sufficient care and in the end, raise your health care costs by forcing you to visit out-of-network providers.

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The #MeToo Movement Is Opening a Dialogue on PTSD and Sexual Trauma

Women are twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as men and yet in the media it is still associated primarily with active-duty servicemembers and veterans.

What to Do If You Question the Safety of Your Prescription Drug

What to Do If You Question the Safety of Your Prescription Medication

What should you do if you've been prescribed medication and become worried by its side-effect warnings?

HealthyWomen Helping to Combat Opioid Epidemic – Better Treatment and Better Policies

HealthyWomen Helping to Combat Opioid Epidemic – Better Treatment and Better Policies

HealthyWomen is helping to combat the opioid epidemic by working with the Legal Action Center, women state legislators, and others to spread understanding of the disease of opioid use disorder (OUD), and best practices for treating OUD.