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.
Joined October 2022
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Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Register for @healthaction and @AWHPOrg's upcoming webinar on the business case for comprehensive #obesity care, featuring George Huntley of @DiabetesLeaders Dr. Robyn Pashby and Sarah Rauzin of @healthaction ow.ly/NMaZ50ZVCBi.
#everyBODYcovered
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
In @MedCityNews, @AWHPOrg CEO @MillieGorham discusses @CMSGov's new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program as expand access to #obesity care for many older Americans. Read the full article: medcitynews.com/2026/07/cms-…
#everyBODYcovered
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health & health care professional orgs, including ACS CAN, sent a letter to the Senate declaring support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which would help reduce cost & geographic barriers to #ClinicalTrials. fightcancer.org/releases/nea…
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
#ClinicalTrials can save lives from cancer. But not everyone can access them.
Congress has an opportunity to change this with a new bill. (1/2)
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Maryland just became the first state to require patient notification of breast arterial calcifications on mammograms, which are tied to heart disease and strokes. Brem hopes that this groundbreaking law serves as a blueprint for wider adoption. bremfoundation.org/BAC
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
OCAN member @AWHPOrg @MillieGorham ’s recent piece in@Linknky highlights how expanding Medicaid coverage for obesity treatments is a critical investment in public health. Treating obesity as a chronic disease, rather than a lifestyle choice, is essential to improving health outcomes and reducing the long-term fiscal burden on state programs.
linknky.com/top-3/2026/04/07…
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
.@NPR reports coverage for GLP-1 medications is getting more restrictive. Thanks to our partner @ObesityAction for helping spotlight why we must keep advocating for access to comprehensive obesity care. #everyBODYcovered #AccessToCare npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-573…
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Even though #obesity is associated with over 200 health complications, KY Medicaid doesn’t cover obesity medications.
@MillieGorham, CEO @AWHPorg, explains in a @Linknky LTE why coverage must be expanded.
Read here: bit.ly/4cuZLbF #everyBODYcovered
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
This #HeartHealthMonth, our #everyBODYcovered partners are raising awareness around why comprehensive #obesity care matters for women’s heart health. Read perspectives from heart health leaders in our new blog: everybodycovered.org/news-re…
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Recently, @awhporg CEO, @MillieGorham, spoke with the New Hampshire Bulletin about the serious implications of ending Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 medications used for weight management: newhampshirebulletin.com/202…
#everyBODYCovered
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Obesity is taking a toll on working women. We’re moved to see that nearly 40K advocates have joined our efforts to get #everyBODYcovered by calling on employers to adopt #obesity care principles in the workplace. Watch @AWHPOrg CEO @MillieGorham’s thank-you message 👇
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Nearly 40,000 advocates have joined #everyBODYcovered in calling on employers to prioritize #obesity care in workplace healthcare and equity strategies. We believe obesity should be covered just like any other #chronic disease.
Learn more: bit.ly/47oOCa0
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
It’s #HispanicHeritage Month! #Obesity impacts 43% of Hispanic women, making it a critical health issue for the community. Read our Q&A with @nahnnursing on why expanding coverage for obesity care is crucial for advancing health equity: bit.ly/46W8sYM #everyBODYcovered
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
“It really did save my life.” @JoshWilliamsOH received comprehensive #obesity care and is now sponsoring the bipartisan HB388 to improve access for others. @GovMikeDeWine – please prioritize expanded access via Medicaid! bit.ly/OCJHB388
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
#everyBODYcovered and @blkwomenshealth are hosting an IG live featuring @AWHPOrg's, @MillieGorham, @goperfeqta's @Latesha_Byrd, and @nyulangone's @DrHLofton to discuss the impact of #obesity on Black women. Tune in at our IG page on 7/16 at 7pm ET: instagram.com/everybodycover…
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
.@washingtonpost recently featured a letter to the editor from @AWHPOrg CEO, @MillieGorham, on the costs of not treating obesity, and why everybody should have coverage for comprehensive obesity care. Read Millicent’s letter here: washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
#everyBODYcovered
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
May is National Osteoporosis and Bone Health Awareness Month.
Do you know that osteoporosis can be a silent disease?
1 in 2 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in her lifetime—yet many aren’t thinking about it until it’s too late. This silent disease doesn’t wait until age 65.
📷 Join us in transforming how osteoporosis is understood, prioritized, and treated.
#BoneHealth #OsteoporosisAwareness
@HealthyWomen @bonehealthBHOF @AWHPOrg @SWHR
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
Millicent Gorham @MillieGorham, CEO at the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention @AWHPOrg, is presenting at the #SWHRGala. Gorham has promoted health equity throughout her career, working in government relations, and non-profits, and serving on various advisory boards.
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
In @callumborchers’ @WSJ column, @AWHPOrg CEO, @MillieGorham, discusses how coverage for #obesity management meds can boost workplace productivity. Read for more from Millicent, @ObesityAction and @DiabetesLeaders on why obesity care coverage matters: bit.ly/42qOunD
Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) retweeted
NPWH is proud to join @EveryBODYcvrd and 60+ organizations in urging employers to expand coverage for #obesity care. By supporting employee health, companies can ensure those living with obesity have support to thrive.
Learn more: bit.ly/4h7ohyF
#everyBODYcovered
