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The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is dedicated to advancing women’s health through science, policy, and education. Follow/RT does not = endorsement
35 years ago, women were not required to be included in medical research. SWHR was founded in 1990 as the national thought leader in advancing women’s health & promoting #SexDifferences research to optimize women’s health across the lifespan. Learn more: swhr.org/35years
Happy #ParentsDay! SWHR offers a variety of FREE resources to support parents and caregivers, keeping you and your family healthy across all seasons of life. Stay educated about immunizations and cancer prevention, sleep health, uterine health, and more: swhr.org/resources/
#FibroidsFriday More than 80% of Black women & 70% of white women have #Fibroids by age 50. Black women tend to experience onset at a younger age, more severe symptoms & higher rates of surgery and hospitalization: swhr.org/resources/focu… #FibroidAwarenessMonth #SWHRtalksFibroids
Pregnancy is a time to connect with your support community. You are not alone! In addition to the SWHR Motherhood Guide ow.ly/rgkf50W52np, check out resources from @NICHD_NIH @4thTriProject @blkwomenshealth @ExpectHealthOrg @MarchofDimes @preeclampsia @SisterSong_WOC
The Postpartum Journey Worksheet in the Journey to Motherhood Guide offers a way for new moms to track their mood, symptoms, and doctors visits after giving birth. Download the FREE worksheet and the full guide today: ow.ly/bf1O50W536J #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth
How are you building a postpartum support community? A network of support after delivery can improve health after a pregnancy – and could include Lactation Support, Meet-up Groups & more. Explore the SWHR Motherhood Guide: ow.ly/pn6350W52XJ #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth
A birth plan is a written document outlining your labor & delivery preferences. Sharing this with your provider beforehand can be helpful. Your health and safety are a priority! See birth plan tips from SWHR: ow.ly/sYoz50W52Rx #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth
When asked about what the greatest challenges women living with obesity face today, panelists cited challenges, such as: - Weight bias and stigma - Cost and access - Prioritizing the needs of others above their own - A lack of patient-centered care - Ageism #SWHRtalksObesity
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65+, increasing the demand on Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care, says @NCOAging's Dorothea Vafiadis. Most older adults have at least 1 chronic condition, many have 2. Obesity prevalence increases risks for 200+ chronic diseases.…
. @PBA_savingsight's Sara Brown says that damage to the eye is already happening at the onset of diabetes, for which obesity is a major risk factor. And importantly, vision loss, once it's occurred, is irreversible, so preventing these conditions is important. #SWHRtalksObesity
And we’re off! SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert @k8eschubert kicks off the congressional briefing, “Policy Pathways to Addressing Obesity Disparities in Women.” #SWHRtalksObesity
Join SWHR on the Hill TODAY at the Rayburn House Office Building for an #SWHRtalksObesity congressional briefing." Register now and save yourself a seat to learn more about #obesity and #WomensHealth: swhr.org/event/policy-p… @OMAsocial @NCOAging @PBA_savingsight
Have you had a pre-pregnancy check-up? This appointment (ideally with a provider you will keep seeing) will lay the groundwork for your health during pregnancy. Learn more in the @SWHR Journey to Motherhood Guide: ow.ly/YY2K50W52Ie #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth
Happening tomorrow! Join SWHR in the Rayburn House Office Building for the #SWHRtalksObesity congressional briefing, "Policy Pathways to Addressing Obesity Disparities in Women." Hear from experts with @OMAsocial @NCOAging @PBA_savingsight. Register now: swhr.org/event/policy-p…
Tammy Anderson with @wakenarcolepsy offers words of encouragement for young people living with narcolepsy in this #SWHRtalksSleep clip. Watch the full webinar: ow.ly/cH3z50W5yys
#FibroidsFriday #DYK that #Fibroids are often underdiagnosed? This July, advocate for fibroids research and funding and check out the Fibroids Awareness Month Toolkit: swhr.org/resources/fibr… #FibroidAwarenessMonth #SWHRtalksFibroids
Are you interested in learning how to address disparities faced by women living with #obesity? Register for this #SWHRtalksObesity briefing to join your community and make an impact. Your voice matters! swhr.org/event/policy-p… Thanks to @OMAsocial @NCOAging @PBA_savingsight!
