National Women's Health Network

The National Women’s Health Network Releases 2024 Policy Agenda

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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In an effort to shed light on these inequities and better represent the diverse health interests of women across the life continuum, the National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) has released our 2024 Policy Agenda.

Key Points: 
  • In an effort to shed light on these inequities and better represent the diverse health interests of women across the life continuum, the National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) has released our 2024 Policy Agenda.
  • The agenda maintains an intersectional focus on sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, and aging women.
  • The National Women's Health Network, a 501c3 not for profit, represents the health interests of women across the life continuum with an intersectional focus on sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, and the health and well-being of aging women.
  • We work to improve women’s health outcomes through state and federal advocacy, consumer health education, and grassroots technical assistance initiatives.

Pacific Life Continues Strategic Focus on Lifetime Income and Pension Risk Transfer Solutions

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Launched in early 2020, Pacific Life’s Institutional Business team remains focused on providing innovative retirement solutions to help pave the way for more successful retirement journeys.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in early 2020, Pacific Life’s Institutional Business team remains focused on providing innovative retirement solutions to help pave the way for more successful retirement journeys.
  • Neeley’s team will focus on defined contribution lifetime income (DCLI) and pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions.
  • “This is a critical time for retirement preparedness, and we're committed to developing innovative lifetime income solutions,” said Woolfolk.
  • Neeley joins Pacific Life with an extensive financial services background, previously holding leadership positions at three Fortune 500 companies.

Culturelle® Probiotics Seeks to Bridge Healthcare Inequities for Women

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Culturelle® Probiotics, a global leader in the probiotics industry, will use National Women's Health Day (Sept. 27) to launch Close the Gap, an initiative aimed at addressing gender inequities in healthcare. The multi-year campaign will focus on addressing women's healthcare barriers through raising awareness, improving health literacy, advocating for policy changes, and building advocacy within the medical community.

Key Points: 
  • Grounded in the principles of advocacy and education, the campaign's initial phase seeks to 'close the gap' by enlisting healthcare providers to drive meaningful change and equip women with greater knowledge and skills to navigate the healthcare system.
  • That's why we're committing to advocating for women in their specific health needs", noted Brittany Allen-Ambrose, Culturelle® Probiotics Brand Manager.
  • Culturelle® Probiotics recognizes that one step to helping women better advocate for their health, is the building of trust with their healthcare providers.
  • This effort will be followed by a campaign to enlist physicians to help dismantle healthcare barriers for the women they serve.

The NWHN Begins Hosting Charley, an Online Chatbot That Helps Abortion Seekers Safely Navigate Their Options

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 12 2023, the National Women's Health Network (NWHN) began digitally hosting Charley, an online chatbot designed to connect abortion seekers, specifically those in restricted states—to information about their options.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 12 2023, the National Women's Health Network (NWHN) began digitally hosting Charley, an online chatbot designed to connect abortion seekers, specifically those in restricted states—to information about their options.
  • Charley was created in part by the Network’s fiscal partners , the Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline and Plan C. It is designed to help abortion seekers safely, quickly and easily understand their options based on their preferences, circumstances, and location.
  • Charley is private and secure, and can help abortion seekers navigate the many resources available to them, including nearby clinics, access to abortion pills, and referrals to support services.
  • We work to improve women’s health outcomes through state and federal advocacy, consumer health education, and grassroots technical assistance initiatives.

Hologic Announces Partnership with NFL Rookie Kelee Ringo and Family

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Ringo is a two-time national champion from the University of Georgia who was recently drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Key Points: 
  • Ringo is a two-time national champion from the University of Georgia who was recently drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • The launch of the partnership with Hologic is timed with Mother's Day and National Women's Health Week (May 14-20, 2023).
  • As a single mother, she was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after Ringo began his freshman year in college.
  • The partnership with Ringo and Hale will further that impact through media interviews, public appearances and digital content.

Global Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Devices Markets, 2023-2027: Advancements in Healthcare Facilities & Rising Awareness and Initiatives by Governments to Bolster Growth

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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The global intrauterine insemination (IUI) devices market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.

Key Points: 
  • The global intrauterine insemination (IUI) devices market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.
  • The major factors include rise in infertility rate, and advancements in healthcare facilities are driving the growth of the global intrauterine insemination (IUI) devices market.
  • The Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is minimally invasive and cost-effective first-line therapy for patients compared to other fertility treatment options.
  • This growing incidences of infertility among the world's population is propelling the Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Devices market forward.

Global Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Devices Markets, 2017-2022 & 2023-2027 - United States to Become a Lucrative Market Due to the Rise in Infertility Rates - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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The global intrauterine insemination (IUI) devices market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.

Key Points: 
  • The global intrauterine insemination (IUI) devices market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.
  • The major factors include rise in infertility rate, and advancements in healthcare facilities are driving the growth of the global intrauterine insemination (IUI) devices market.
  • This growing incidences of infertility among the world's population is propelling the Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Devices market forward.
  • United States is expected to be a lucrative market in the forecast period due to rise in infertility rate in the country.

Dr. Christopher Walker and Hazel Walker Foundation Supports Women's Health with Donations to Local and International Charities

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hazel Walker Foundation (HWF), a nonprofit organization offering no-cost reproductive health services, information, and education for women, has made monetary donations to charities in the U.S. and aboard. The charitable contributions are a part of the organization's ongoing effort to support women in underserved communities. Founder Dr. Christopher Walker selected Women's Health Network in Jamaica and Shepherd's Hope in Central Florida as the first recipients to obtain financial assistance through the organization.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to its core mission, Hazel Walker Foundation aids facilities, clinics, and programs that deliver free sexual and reproductive health care.
  • Hazel Walker Foundation empowers women to take control of their reproductive health by offering free oral contraceptives.
  • Hazel Walker Foundation, Inc. (HWF) is a nonprofit organization that supports women's reproductive health by offering free services and educational resources.
  • Dr. Christopher Walker, a humanitarian and nationally recognized urogynecologist and regenerative medicine specialist, founded the organization in honor of his mother, Hazel Walker.

Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Sheryl Crow -- Why Women Should Prioritize and Schedule their Health Screenings, Including Annual Mammograms --

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Sheryl Crow is a staunch advocate of routine health screenings, including mammograms, as she knows first-hand how vital preventive screenings are for optimal health. A recent study* by Hologic found, among other important information:

Key Points: 
  • MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT:Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Sheryl Crow is a staunch advocate of routine health screenings, including mammograms, as she knows first-hand how vital preventive screenings are for optimal health.
  • A recent study* by Hologic found, among other important information:
    WHO:Sheryl Crow is encouraging all women to prioritize their critical health exams, schedule their annual mammograms and spread the word to the women they love to do the same.
  • During National Women's Health Week, May 8-14, Sheryl, along with leading radiologist, Dr. Arlene Richardson reminds women about the importance of breast cancer screenings and to make sure they schedule their annual mammograms that were delayed because of the pandemic.

GNC Magnifies Women's Wellness Portfolio with Addition of The Honest Company During National Women's Health Month

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor National Women's Health Month and encourage women to invest in their own health and wellness through all stages of life, GNC is expanding its women's wellness portfolio to include The Honest Company, as well as adding to products from staple women's brands, Hers® and Womaness.

Key Points: 
  • "Research shows women typically have a longer lifespan and unique needs over the course of their wellness journeys.
  • "When looking for the best partners in the space, we immediately landed on The Honest Company.
  • GNC is launching six products from The Honest Company including three supplements and three topicals this month, which is also National Women's Health Month.
  • Additionally, GNC is offering products from its lines with Hersand Womaness at GNC.com and in select GNC retail locations: