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Health care earthquakes? What am I talking about? Well, first of all, it helps to know that I grew up in California and have been in more than a few earthquakes.
In 1975, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states had to allow women to serve on juries; Connecticut’s Ella Grasso became the first woman governor who did not succeed her husband into office; and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had recently suspended sales of the Dalkon Shield IUD for causing infections and deaths among…
Once again, Planned Parenthood is under attack. This time, opponents of abortion have released a series of videos, which they falsely claim prove that Planned Parenthood clinics sell fetal tissue. Their claims are false – and easy to disprove at that.
I’m so impressed by the wonderful women’s health supporters in Louisiana fighting to expand access to health care for hundreds of thousands more people. A strong coalition of women’s and consumer health activists persuaded the Louisiana legislature to hold a hearing tomorrow (May 6th at 9:30am) on a Medicaid Expansion bill that could close the…
On December 16, 1975, a memorial service was held outside of the Food and Drug Administration in memory of the women who died because the agency failed to warn them about dangerous drugs such as menopause hormone therapy. It was our very first public action as the National Women’s Health Network. The Network was founded…
When done well, clinical trials can help answer research questions and provide access to cutting edge treatments. They establish standards of care and inform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug approval process. Once a treatment is FDA approved, it becomes eligible for insurance reimbursement and therefore is more accessible. Yet many new treatments are…
I am delighted to share that the National Women’s Health Network will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration at the 8th Annual Barbara Seaman Awards for Activism in Women’s Health on November 16, 2015, 6 pm, at The Whittemore House in Washington, DC. The reception will honor: Loretta J. Ross, co-founder of the SisterSong Women of Color…
Did you know that the ACA’s contraceptive coverage mandate means that all new health insurance plans have to cover contraceptive care without charging anything extra – like a co-pay or deductible? That’s the law plain and simple – however, too many insurers are still imposing restrictions on a woman’s preferred method of contraceptive. Some of…
I’m so impressed by the wonderful women’s health supporters in Montana. Just yesterday, a strong coalition of women’s and consumer health activists persuaded the Montana legislature to consider a bill that would close the coverage gap. Rallying around the slogan “70,000 Can’t Wait”, these activists overcame efforts to kill the legislation in committee, and succeeded in…
Who doesn’t love a party? I think the best gatherings are those with great conversations on fun occasions. This year, the National Women’s Health Network celebrates the 40th Anniversary of our founding. The Board and staff of the Network are excited to look back at our accomplishments, reflect on the lessons learned and, of course, move our…
Cynthia A. Pearson (Cindy) has served as the NWHN’s Executive Director for more than 20 years. Cindy is one of the nation’s most experienced and respected women’s health advocates. During her tenure, Cindy has led campaigns to protect women from risky drugs and devices; require the government to research conditions that affect women; ensure that women have access to full information about medical products and clinical trials; expand women’s access to comprehensive reproductive health care services; and protect women against coercion and abuse.
Cindy protects the independence of the NWHN’s voice on women’s health issues by cultivating a thriving national membership that enables the NWHN to remain one of the few women’s health organizations that will not accept financial support from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, insurance companies or the tobacco industry.
Cindy regularly testifies before Congress, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration and is a frequent speaker at conferences. Cindy has appeared in print and on the air as a consumer expert on women’s health issues, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Nightline, Good Morning America, CNN, NPR, and the Melissa Harris-Perry show.
Cindy is a transplanted Californian, where she obtained her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. She began her career at Womancare, a feminist clinic, and worked as an abortion rights organizer for Colorado NARAL. She continues to support independent abortion providers through her service as the President of the Board of Directors of Women’s Health Specialists in far northern California.
