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Presidential Election 2024 in United States

Where Do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Stand on Women’s Health Issues?

Women’s health is on the ballot this November. Here’s what you need to know when you head to the voting booth about where each presidential candidate stands on key women’s health policy issues.

Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

Transforming Research Outcomes into Better Healthcare

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Coping with the Costs of Cancer

How to get financial support when you’re navigating cancer care

hundred dollar bills and drug vials + syringe on top of a chemotherapy transport bag

Lidiar con los costos del cáncer

Cómo obtener apoyo financiero si estás tratando de obtener atención para el cáncer

Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Learn about the impacts of a lack of coverage for obesity treatments

Biosimilars 101

Biosimilars 101

Biosimilars are a less expensive but equally effective alternative to some drugs

Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and Screening

Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and Screening

Learn how Congress can act to help end HPV-related cancers through vaccination

The new women's health research initiative will be led by Carolyn M. Mazure, PhD (third from left)

The White House Launched Its First-Ever Initiative on Women’s Health Research

It’s 2023 and women’s health outcomes are simply still not where they should be. This initiative gives us hope for a future where women’s health research is invested in and prioritized.

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Health Insurance 101: How to Choose Health Insurance When You’re Living with Obesity

If you’re living with obesity, these are the 6 questions you need to ask when choosing health insurance

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Seguros médicos 101: Cómo escoger un seguro médico si vives con obesidad

Si vives con obesidad, hay 6 preguntas que debes hacer cuando escojas tu seguro médico

Health insurance application form with stethoscope and calculator

Dear Employer: How to Ask for Obesity Care Insurance Coverage

Use our template letter to ask your employer for obesity care coverage

Health insurance application form with stethoscope and calculator

Estimado empleador: Cómo solicitar cobertura de atención para la obesidad

Usa nuestra plantilla para escribir una carta en la cual pides a tu empleador cobertura de atención para la obesidad

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5 Steps to Take When Your Healthcare Provider Won’t Listen to You

Feeling ignored or not taken seriously by your HCP? Here’s what to do.

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Gender-Affirming Care Is Important

Gender-affirming care is medical care — and it can be a matter of life and death for trans people

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Monthly Policy Roundup

Read our roundup of the latest policy developments and research findings on women's health

The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon

The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon

The federal state of emergency for Covid end date is May 11, 2023. What will this mean for you and your healthcare?