AWHP is a non-partisan advocacy organization working to ensure that all women and girls have access to high-quality preventive care across all life stages.
Washington, D.C.
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Today is National Mammography Day. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, make sure you’re up to date on your preventive screenings. The sooner you detect breast cancer, the earlier you can treat it. Learn how to navigate your next mammogram here: nationalbreastcancer.org/bre…
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Indigenous women experience significant disparities in breast cancer outcomes compared to white women, receiving later-stage diagnoses, facing poorer treatment options, and having higher mortality rates. Learn more: bcrf.org/about-breast-cancer…
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Happy #HealthLiteracyMonth! This October, take some time to learn about different types of preventive health and how preventive healthcare benefits you. Read more here: womenspreventivehealth.org/w…
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Staying up to date on recommended breast cancer screenings is critical to detecting cancer earlier, when it may be easier to treat. Talk to your healthcare provider about when screening is right for you. Learn more: cancer.org/cancer/types/brea…
Routine screenings save lives, but Hispanic and Latina women continue to face gaps in preventive care: nearly half are behind on cervical cancer screenings. Breaking down such access barriers is critical to ensure every woman receives the care she needs. #HispanicHeritageMonth
We’re joining @SWHR @ACOG and the Women First Research Coalition today to call on Congress to allocate $20 billion over 10 years toward women's health. Learn more: swhr.org/nationalstrategy. #WomensHealthMoonshot
About half of all women with ovarian cancer are 63 years or older. This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, AWHP recognizes how the disease often goes undetected until it reaches advanced stages, largely burdening older women. Learn about risk factors here: ovarian.org/about-ovarian-ca…
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! Check out AWHP’s conversation with @YaniraCruzDC, President and CEO of the @NHCOA, to learn more about the unique health challenges facing Hispanic and Latina communities: womenshealthandprevention.or…
Last week, AWHP CEO @MillieGorham attended the 55th @CBCFInc Annual Legislative Conference. Check out her remarks from the panel on how redesigning hospital policy and effective patient-provider communication can help prevent secondary stroke in women.
AWHP’s new white paper on #RSV convenes expert perspectives across public health to examine why gaps in awareness and access persist in vaccination. Our finding is clear: increasing RSV immunization requires all of us. Read it here: womenshealthandprevention.or…
After seeing how #Alzheimers impacted her family, Michele turned her own diagnosis into advocacy. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, read how she's helping others see what's possible while living with the earlier stages of Alzheimer's: thisisalz.com/signature-stor… @HealthyWomen #ThisisALZ
September is Pain Awareness Month. Even though chronic pain affects a higher proportion of women around the world than men, women are less likely to receive treatment. Find more information and learn how to make your voice heard here: uspainfoundation.org/painawa…
A new @AmerAcadPeds article underscores the need for policies that ensure newborns can access recommended RSV immunizations before leaving the hospital. Removing barriers is critical to protecting infants & supporting families this RSV season. Learn more: publications.aap.org/aapnews…
PCOS is now PMOS! Did you know that polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) affects up to 13% of all women? However, of affected women, up to 70% are undiagnosed. This PMOS Awareness Month, learn more here: herstasis.com/pcos/
Protecting infants from #RSV must be a system-wide priority. Our new white paper examines why gaps in awareness, access, and care coordination persist and how all of us can work together to help all babies get timely protection: womenshealthandprevention.or…
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, AWHP recognizes the need to protect equitable access to preventive care for Hispanic and Latina women. From routine screenings to culturally tailored health responses, breaking down barriers to care helps women take charge of their health.
Young women and girls are 2 to 3 times more likely to self-harm than young men and boys. This #SuicidePreventionMonth, learn more about supportive resources and opportunities for prevention here: samhsa.gov/mental-health/sui…
Perimenopause can disrupt your hormones, menstrual cycle, emotions, sleep patterns, and concentration, but everyone's experience is unique. This #PerimenopauseAwarenessMonth, learn more about perimenopause and explore women’s stories here: perimenopauseawareness.com/
Healthy aging starts with prevention. This Healthy Aging Month, we are highlighting the importance of routine screenings, vaccinations, and preventive care to help women stay healthier throughout every stage of life. Learn more: hopkinsmedicine.org/health/e…
