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"[The House Democrats] noted posts and advertisements for products that claimed to be able to reverse chemical abortions, something the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has said is 'unproven and unethical.'"

Democrats urge tech companies to contain abortion misinformation House Democrats on Thursday called on Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk to push back on the “rapid spread of abortion misinformation and disinformation,” with the lawmakers saying people ar…

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"According to data gathered by Guttmacher, the number of people who traveled over state lines to access abortion care more than doubled in the first six months of 2023 -- 92,100 patients traveled across state lines for abortion care, compared with 40,600 people who traveled in the first half of 2020."

1 in 5 patients travel to other states for abortion care, according to new data The number of patients in the U.S. traveling out of state to obtain abortion care has doubled since 2020. Nearly one in five patients in the first half of 2023 traveled to other states for abortion care, compared to one in 10 patients traveling out of state in 2020, according to new research from th...

This past year, we’ve seen people across the country stand up for the right to bodily autonomy. Residents of Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia—to name a few—have made their voices heard when it comes to protecting abortion access. While we celebrate these hard-fought victories, we cannot ease our efforts to make reproductive health care accessible for all people across the nation. That’s why the National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) is more committed than ever to supporting community-based reproductive justice organizations through our innovative HEALTH Program. This program empowers local organizations to make real, on-the-ground change for disproportionately marginalized communities.

Through the HEALTH Program we:
🧠 Help organizations build professional capacity through mentorship, training and a specialized advocacy curriculum, giving them better tools to advocate for their communities.
💵 Provide grantees with financial resources through mini-grants.
🤝 Connect grantees to a network of like-minded organizations across the nation, allowing for networking and joint advocacy opportunities.
🗣️ Facilitate a Capitol Hill Day where participants meet with members of Congress to offer their expertise and advocate for their communities.

Make a donation today to help us continue our essential work of ensuring all Americans have the right to reproductive freedom. All your gifts up to $20,000 will be MATCHED by a generous foundation through end of year so you can double your impact! 💪

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"The study found women who were peri- and postmenopausal who experienced a range of sleep disturbances scored worse on key measures of cardiovascular health than their premenopausal peers."

Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause Middle-aged women with insomnia, poor sleep quality and other sleep disturbances may have worse cardiovascular health, a new study finds.

Senator Tuberville (R-AL) has released his hold on millions of military positions, but the fight is not quite over. Tuberville will continue to delay nominations for ten 4-star generals and officers. His continued interference with the nomination process has not only created unnecessary pain and confusion for servicemembers and their loved ones, but it continues to pose a national security threat as critical positions remain vacant.
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Tuberville releasing hold on hundreds of military promotions Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced on Tuesday that he is ending his months-long blockade on hundreds of military promotions. Tuberville said that he is jumping on board with an idea presented…

"...Twice as many Black women who'd given birth in the last decade said they'd been refused pain medications they'd thought they'd needed, compared to white women."

Black Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey finds For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.

"According to the North American Menopause Society, as many as 75% of North American women have hot flashes during perimenopause."

How to Tell If You’re Having Hot Flashes From Menopause Plus, doctors’ tips for finding relief from your symptoms.

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ICYMI: We've got a brand new way to donate this year! 📲 This Holiday Season ❄️, it's easier than ever to be a women's health hero. Text "NWHN" to 71777 to help us continue to empower women on their health journeys.

We're saddened to hear of the passing of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor earlier today. Her legacy as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court will live on! 🕊️
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The Network is pleased by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision today, but we recognize that this case is one of many attempts by anti-abortion advocates to disrupt abortion access. Read our full statement in response to the ruling here:
https://bit.ly/3R2CLFe

It's a new month so you know what that means: new health pro tips! ⛄️ This month we'll be sharing the latest news, science, and resources around these health topics:
✔️ HIV/AIDS Awareness
✔️ Disability Awareness
✔️ Influenza Vaccination
✔️ Human Rights
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RpGnm4

"Clocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through the menopause, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open."

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids Clocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through the menopause, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

Our spotify wrapped is here for our podcast, Your Health Unlocked! 🎧️🥳 We're so thrilled to see you all enjoyed listening to our podcast so much last year and to all our new listeners, hi! 👋🏼 We're glad you are here. We look forward to bringing you more exciting podcast episodes in 2024. Comment below what health topics (and guests) you'd like to see us cover next year! ⬇️⁠
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You can catch up all Your Health Unlocked episodes at nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked, on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!

"Supreme Court justices are slated to delve into disputes surrounding abortion during their final session this year, revealing the legal battlefronts forming in the wake of the high court’s stunning decision that overturned Roe v. Wade."

Supreme Court to confront post-Roe abortion battles Supreme Court justices are slated to delve into disputes surrounding abortion during their final session this year, revealing the legal battlefronts forming in the wake of the high court’s stunning…

"Ad rejection exacerbates the fundraising issues that female founders and women's health companies face. From 2011 to 2020, only three percent of digital health venture capital deals in the U.S. went towards women's health companies..."

Meta apparently rejects period care ads for being adult or political Gynecological health platform Daye says Meta rejects its ads and downgrades its account.

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To help folks across the country better understand what we're fighting for, the National Women's Health Network will publish a comprehensive policy agenda for 2024. As our supporters, we want to make sure your voices are represented in this document.

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The office of the National Women's Health Network (NWHN) will be closed Thursday, November 23, 2023 and Friday, November 24, 2023 in observance of the federal Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, November 27, 2023.

We wish you and yours a joyful and safe holiday weekend! Our office is located on Piscataway and Nacotchtank (Anacostan) lands.

Since you asked: it safe to get your COVID vaccine and flu shot at the same time? Here's what the science says:
https://bit.ly/3sDXbfA

"The fact that the report includes a subsection on women’s health is an indicator that this public concern has grown, with new evidence bolstering the many links between the climate crisis and reproductive health."

Women and LGBTQ+ people are uniquely vulnerable to climate change, new report shows From reproductive health to disaster recovery and food insecurity, the National Climate Assessment pays special attention to how the climate crisis amplifies inequality.

When added to the Constitution, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) will prohibit the denial of equal rights on the basis of s*x as one of our foundational constitutional principles. Sign this petition now to tell Congress to recognize the ERA as ratified to guarantee equal rights for all! 🗣️

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"State representatives voted 117-86 to pass House Bill 1786, which would prevent courts across Pennsylvania from cooperating with investigations seeking to enforce out-of-state anti-abortion laws."

Pa. House passes bill to protect out-of-state expectant mothers who seek abortion care Nov. 17—HARRISBURG — Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to protect expectant mothers traveling from states that have banned abortion rights to the commonwealth for reproductive care and they did it in just three weeks. State representatives voted 117-86 to pass ...

"Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests."

Surprising Factor Means Millions Could Be Misdiagnosed With High Blood Pressure Research reveals that improper blood pressure measurement techniques could lead to millions being misdiagnosed with hypertension. The study showed significant discrepancies in readings taken in non-recommended positions, emphasizing the importance of following established guidelines for accurate dia

"March of Dimes has called for more states to provide 12 weeks of paid family leave, to require Medicaid to reimburse for doula care and to develop committees to review and study maternal and infant deaths, among other actions."

For second year in a row, US gets D+ grade for high preterm birth rate: ‘There’s so much work to be done’ | CNN The rate of premature birth in the United States remains high, especially in the southern region of the country, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.

"Birth control pills are commonly kept in the bathroom along with other medicines in a medicine cabinet however this is not recommended. The humidity and moisture from the bathroom can change components in your birth control making it less effective." 😮

The 1 Place You Should NEVER Store Your Birth Control It could be seriously affecting its effectiveness.

Everyone deserves access to the birth control method that works best for their body, their life, and their goals. Period.

"...The initiative directs federal agencies and executive departments to recommend actions within 45 days that the administration can take to improve both how research on women’s health is conducted and how the Biden administration funds that research."

White House Launches Initiative To Improve Research On Women’s Health The initiative launched by First Lady Jill Biden comes as America's maternal mortality rates climb and nonwhite women continue to face health disparities.

The National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) commends the Biden administration and Dr. Jill Biden for their unwavering dedication to advancing women's health with the launch of the groundbreaking White House Initiative on Women's Health Research. As a leading advocate for women's health, we recognize the pivotal importance of this initiative in addressing the stark disparities in funding and attention that currently plague the landscape of women's health research.
Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/3QzI7Yh

"For the 6,500 adults who were involved in the study, the researchers found that people with high cardiovascular health were physiologically younger than their age. On average, their chronological age was 41, yet their biological age was 36."

Life's Essential 8: Can Heart-Healthy Habits Slow Biological Aging? A new study shows that healthy habits listed in the American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8" can boost your cardiovascular health and could reduce your rate of biological aging by up to six years.

"Already, reproductive rights groups have been gathering hundreds of thousands of signatures in swing states such as Arizona, Florida and Nevada to place similar referendums on the ballot in November 2024, when the presidential contest will headline national elections."

Life's Essential 8: Can Heart-Healthy Habits Slow Biological Aging? A new study shows that healthy habits listed in the American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8" can boost your cardiovascular health and could reduce your rate of biological aging by up to six years.

In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, we have a special, in-depth blog post from our Policy Manager Kristen Batstone about health disparties faced by servicewomen and women veterans and what needs to change for them to access better health care.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/49wyPER

Tuesday was a big night for reproductive rights! 🗳️🎉

"CMS created the new designation to identify hospitals and health systems that participate in a statewide or national perinatal quality improvement collaborative program and that implement evidence-based care to improve maternal health."

Biden-Harris Administration Launches ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Designation on Web-Based Care Compare Tool User-friendly tool helps identify hospitals and health systems committed to providing high-quality maternity care

"About one in five mothers said they delayed or skipped needed medical care the year after giving birth regardless of health insurance coverage, according to a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health."

1 in 5 moms delay or skip medical care in year after giving birth, study Story at a glance About 20 percent of mothers reported delaying or forgoing needed medical care in the year after giving birth, according to a new study. The study was conducted by Columbia Univers…

🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨: Do you have experience in policy and advocacy and want to effect real change in Women's Health? Apply now to be our new Policy Assistant! In this exciting role, you'll get to:
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