Women's Health Updates — November 2022
Learn about recent developments in women's health as well as SWHR's activities that promote the study of sex and gender influences on health and serve our mission to improve women's health through science, policy, and education.
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ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH
Women are disproportionately impacted by Alzheimer's disease, as both patients and caregivers. Two-thirds of individuals living with Alzheimer's in the United States are women, and the majority of Alzheimer's caregivers are women.
SWHR advocates throughout the year for research to improve our understanding of biological sex differences in Alzheimer's and changes across research, policy, and clinical care to improve women's health outcomes.
Check out other SWHR highlights:
SWHR REMEMBERS ERIC SOKOL
SWHR was saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Sokol, Vice President of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and a member of SWHR’s Alzheimer’s disease working group, last month. Eric passed away on Saturday, October 15, in Washington, D.C. Eric was highly engaged in the Alzheimer’s space, serving on the Leaders Engaged Against Alzheimer’s Disease (LEAD) coalition, the Leadership Council of Aging Organization, among others. SWHR was honored to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from him through his participation on the Alzheimer’s disease working group earlier this year. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.
Memorial contributions can be made in Eric’s honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (alzfdn.org) or JGS Lifecare (jgslifecare.org).
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NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH
Caregivers may serve many roles, juggle several responsibilities, and face additional challenges as they care for themselves and their families. They are a powerful part of the health care system and make a world of difference for those they help. This #NFCMonth, explore caregiving stories like that of Tammy Anderson, who is a caregiver for her daughter living with narcolepsy, on the SWHR blog.
Do you have a caregiving story to share? SWHR wants to hear from you. Visit swhr.org/shareyourstory to learn more and share your caregiving experience.
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NATIONAL HEALTHY SKIN MONTH
Check out this series of autoimmune skin fact sheets:
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PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH
The maternal and infant health crisis in the United States has begun receiving additional public attention, but there is still much to be done to advance health outcomes for parents and babies across the country. Read more about the state of preterm birth in the United States and steps for improving wellness on the SWHR blog.
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GIVING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
This Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022, consider giving to SWHR and help us reach our vision to make women's health mainstream. Visit swhr.org/donate to learn more.
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What's on your mind this November? Share your women's health story with SWHR. SWHR is seeking stories about diagnoses, seeking care, and living with narcolepsy, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, menopause, Alzheimer’s disease, managing your bone health, undergoing prenatal screening, or other women's health conditions. Visit swhr.org/shareyourstory or click the link below to learn more.
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SWHR Launches Narcolepsy Toolkit
Narcolepsy, characterized by persistent and excessive daytime sleepiness, an inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, and for some, cataplexy, is a chronic sleep disorder. While narcolepsy symptoms often show up during adolescence, they may go undiagnosed for years.
Do you have a narcolepsy story to share? Share your health story with SWHR. Visit swhr.org/shareyourstory to learn more.
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SWHR Released Psoriatic Arthritis Toolkit
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that causes inflammation in the joints, resulting in stiffness and pain.
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Do you have a skin health or autoimmune health care story to share? Share your story with SWHR. Visit swhr.org/shareyourstory to learn more.
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Join Medscape Education for this two-day event covering a wide variety of women's health topics, from maternal health to sexual health and endometriosis on November 9-10, 2022. Use code SWHR20 to get 20% off your registration!
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This virtual conference series by the Women’s Health Research Cluster aims to create a blueprint for hormonal contraceptives research and bring attention to the brain health issues in women. Join the November 10, 2022 meeting and save the date for future events.
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In 2019, SWHR conceived a set of principles to help ensure value frameworks and assessments reflected factors relevant to women in the ongoing improvement of their health. This year, SWHR has revisited and updated this framework to reflect the ongoing shift in how the U.S. health care system delivers and pays for care and incorporate new factors that are relevant for women: SWHR’s 2022 Health Care Value Assessment Principles
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Members of SWHR's Alzheimer's Disease Working Group met this year to discuss gaps in research and opportunities to improve care for individuals impacted by Alzheimer's. Read the conversation highlights.
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Panelists throughout the Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health series this year repeatedly highlighted the power that early screenings can have on health outcomes and well-being later in life.
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Read all of SWHR's most recent blogs online here.
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