RESOURCES
HEALTH EQUALITY
BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH IMPERATIVE
Dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Black women and girls through advocacy, education, and research
ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
Mobilizing stakeholders, catalyzing partnerships and leading action to improve public health systems to maximize health, health equity and quality of life for people and communities.
Source: Black Women’s Health Imperative
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION
WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS: FEMTECH SHOWS THE WAY TO BILLION-DOLLAR OPPORTUNITIES
Source: Forbes
OPPORTUNITIES IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE
Source: McKinsey
THE DAWN OF THE FEMTECH REVOLUTION
Source: McKinsey
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) ORWH
Supports research on women's health and ensures that women's health issues are integrated into the research agenda of the NIH.
A leader in research and policy analysis on reproductive health, including contraception, abortion, and maternal care.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH POLICY
Hosted by Mitzi Krockover, MD, this podcast aims to inspire, empower, and inform women with the latest information about their health and healthcare choices. Take a look “beyond the healthcare system” as they talk to clinicians, scientists, advocates, policymakers, and innovators. Explore the science, politics, and culture of women’s health, discuss how we can advocate for ourselves, and discover strategies to stay healthy and well. Beyond the Paper Gown helps women take charge of their health care and make informed decisions about their lives and their bodies.
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) WOMEN’S HEALTH
Provides comprehensive data, statistics, and resources on various aspects of women's health, including chronic diseases, reproductive health, and health disparities.
KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION (KFF) - WOMEN'S HEALTH
Provides research, analysis, and information on health policies affecting women, including access to care and reproductive health
CLOSING THE WOMEN’S HEALTH GAP: A $1 TRILLION OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVES AND ECONOMICS
Investments addressing the women’s health gap could add years to life and life to years—and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040.
Source: McKinsey
Offers consulting services related to health policy, advocacy, and program development focused on women's health
SOCIETY FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH
Women have unique health needs, and many diseases and conditions affect women differently than men. The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the thought leader in advancing women’s health through science, policy, and education while promoting research on sex differences to optimize women’s health.
NATIONAL WOMEN’S LAW CENTER (NWLC)
Focuses on advocating for gender justice, including policies that impact women's health, workplace equality, and reproductive rights.
OFFICE ON WOMEN’S HEALTH
A comprehensive resource from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services covering a wide range of women's health topics, policies, and programs.
VOTING/ADVOCACY
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE | USAGov
Check with your state or local election office to get the most detailed and up-to-date information for where you live:
Source: USA GOV
Vot-ER develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals.
Provides resources and support for women's health initiatives, including research, education, and advocacy.
GET OUT THE VOTE FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH
Via partnership with Women in Healthcare GiveBack, an Affinity Group of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is launching a get out the vote (GOTV) and educational campaign to educate the American people on: Voter registration and planning and how policy can close the gender health gap and particular issues that voters in the United States should be aware of as they enter the voting booth.
ACT FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
Ways to get involved and take action
Source: Planned Parenthood
ABORTION POLICY IN THE ABSENCE OF ROE
Chart of all 50 states with current status of abortion restriction or protection
Source: Guttmacher Institute
Progressive feminist organization using the power of the law to make change in the Northwest
Ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Offers a wide range of reproductive health services, education, and advocacy on policies affecting women's health.
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH NETWORK
A nonprofit organization focused on advocating for policies that support women's health and providing reliable health information.
Focused on ensuring women’s whole health is a priority on the national agenda by building a powerful, bipartisan political women’s health movement to influence the political process and support women’s health champions in key elections.
A social change organization committed to equity and wellbeing in people's intimate lives.