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
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Guests raise a glass for a champagne toast at the 2026 #SWHRGala to celebrate all the advancements in #WomensHealth.
“Here is to setting the agenda, and making women's health mainstream!” said SWHR CEO Katie Schubert @k8eschubert.
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How can you stay heart healthy on Medicare?
The Savvy and 65 Guide explains cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle tips for a healthy heart, and how to get the care through Medicare. Check it out for #HealthyAgingMonth: bit.ly/4y9ZQcY
@HealthyWomen #SWHRtalksHeartHealth
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SWHR is thrilled to be at the WHH Washington, D.C. Summit this fall, on Oct 7!
Join 200+ leaders including SWHR CEO Kathryn Schubert and SWHR Associate Director of Research Translation & Programs Syreen Goulmamine learn more about women’s health policy: swhr.org/event/whh-washingto…
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1 in 17 women will develop #LungCancer in her lifetime. Do you know your #diagnostics and screening options? This #WorldLungDay, explore SWHR’s fact sheet about the different tests used to diagnose lung cancer: swhr.org/resources/value-of-…. #SWHRtalksCancer #SWHRtalksDiagnostics
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Es hora de #ReadMyLips!
We loved to see everyone at the 2026 @CHCI Leadership Conference showing up for women's heart health and joining us to #ReadMyLips! Learn more about knowing your cholesterol numbers and lipid panel results by checking out swhr.org/readmylips.
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#MaternalMentalHealth conditions are the most common complication of #pregnancy. Join SWHR and @CVSHealth next month for a fireside chat on #MentalHealth during the #MaternalHealth journey. Register now: swhr.org/event/managing-ment… #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth
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SWHR hosted the “Sex and Gender Differences in Migraine” roundtable with researchers, health care providers, and patient advocates, to examine the state of migraine research and care for women. #SWHRtalksMigraine
Read more about the roundtable at swhr.org/event/sex-and-gende…
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This #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, explore SWHR’s resources translated to Spanish! For example, the teen endometriosis toolkit in Spanish includes information on diagnosis and treatment for teens, including a health worksheet: ow.ly/XmQQ50ZOViA #SWHRtalksEndometriosis
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We're counting down the days until #MenopauseAwarenessMonth and the release of our "Menopause at Work: From Echo Chamber to Mainstream Practice" report with The Fuchsia Tent LLC.
Stay tuned on SWHR channels for more soon! #SWHRtalksMenopause
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"We often hear about “breaking barriers” in women’s health. But what does it take to break them—and what could be possible if we make significant investment in women’s health," SWHR writes in a new blog, with the Women First Research Coalition and @acog: ow.ly/bfit50ZPK8C
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Dormir mejor y mantenerte activa son cambios en el estilo de vida que pueden ayudar a reducir tu colesterol y cuidar la salud de tu corazón. Aprende más: swhr.org/resources/read-my-l…
#ReadMyLips #SWHRtalksHeart
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This #WorldNarcolepsyDay on Sept 22, read about SWHR’s #narcolepsy & family building working group. Hear perspectives from researchers, health care providers, and patient advocates on the blog: swhr.org/solutions-for-stren…. #SWHRtalksSleep
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Today, Sept 22, is U.S. #FallsPreventionAwarenessDay, part of National #FallsPreventionWeek.
Initial bone fractures are associated with an 86% increased risk of another fracture. Learn tips for preventing fractures from SWHR: ow.ly/hkO250ZGw5U #SWHRtalksBoneHealth
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SWHR is alarmed by recent reports that the president is preparing an executive order to establish a committee with authority to review and determine which NIH grants receive funding. Read the full statement: swhr.org/swhr-statement-on-r…
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Will you be attending the National Conference on Women’s Health & Sex Differences Research, hosted by @LudemanCenter this October? SWHR is excited to have Madelyn Adams and Syreen Goulmamine at this event: swhr.org/event/national-conf…
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Sept 21 is #WorldAlzheimersDay, part of #WorldAlzheimersMonth, a time to recognize the disproportionate impact of #AlzheimersDisease on women as both patients and caregivers.
Explore SWHR’s library of FREE brain health resources: swhr.org/resources/?_sft_top…. #SWHRtalksAlzheimers
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Happening next week! Have you registered for the #SWHRtalksObesity webinar "Sex and Gender Differences in Obesity"? This webinar aims to teach researchers and health care providers more about obesity uniquely impacts women: swhr.org/event/sex-and-gende…
@PowellWileyLab @NIH @JHUNursing @ArianaMChao @dgsomucla
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It’s #AlopeciaAreataAwarenessMonth #AAAM. While there is no cure for #AlopeciaAreata, treatment options can help manage symptoms and support quality of life. Learn more in SWHR’s fact sheet: ow.ly/oap650ZOVcj. #SWHRtalksAutoimmune
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#HealthyAgingMonth may be in Sept, but healthy aging is a lifelong journey.
DYK? Women often experience delayed diagnoses for #HeartDisease. This #NationalCholesterolEducationMonth, learn more: ow.ly/oQwk50ZJo1E. #SWHRtalksHeart
Protect your heart. Age well. ❤️
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September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. #SickleCellDisease is a #RareDisease impacting 100K people in the US. Read SWHR’s blog to learn about rare disease research and hear working group member Maia Lang share her sickle cell story: swhr.org/fostering-care-supp…. #SWHRtalksRareDisease
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September is #WorldPerimenopauseMonth. Menopause is a hot topic! Are you
ready to open up the #menopause conversation with friends & at
work?
Download the “Supporting the
Menopause Journey in the Workplace” Poster from
SWHR today! ow.ly/Fv4V50QYWTv
#SWHRtalksMenopause
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