NWHN in the News

Women’s health topics attract a lot of media attention, but not all of it is accurate or reliable. The media turns to the NWHN for an independent perspective, informed by science, feminism and the fight for justice.

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2023 Media Highlights

By: NWHN Staff NWHN in the News,Uncategorized

In 2023, the NWHN was covered in major news outlets like the New York Times, Newsweek, The Hill, AP News, and National Geographic Science. We also worked closely with congressional offices to raise awareness about important bills making their way... Updated: Dec 29, 2023

2022 Media Highlights

By: Adele Scheiber NWHN in the News,Uncategorized

In 2022, the Network was cited in the media 8% more often than in 2021 in publications like Time, Vice, Politico, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Read on for the best of our contributions to national news and thought...

2021 Media Highlights

By: NWHN Staff NWHN in the News

National Women's Health Network media highlights, mentions and more in 2021.

2020 Media Highlights

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National Women's Health Network media highlights, mentions and more in 2020.

NWHN Policy Advocacy Director, Sarah Christopherson, is quoted about forced sterilization in an ICE facility: "These unnecessary medical procedures seem clearly designed to rob these women of their ability to get pregnant and have children."

NWHN Executive Director Cynthia Pearson is quoted in an article discussing the silence of patient advocacy groups in regards to high drug prices.

The NWHN’s M. Isabelle Chaudry is featured in an NBC Nightly News clip giving a statement in a public meeting at the FDA on testing for asbestos in talc.

The NWHN's Founder Barbara Seaman is recognized for her work with the National Women’s Health Network, which Seaman cofounded, the effects of drugs on women are better understood and shared, and living while female is no longer considered a pathology.

2019 Media Highlights

By: NWHN Staff NWHN in the News

The NWHN is making an impact in black and white! Scroll through to see some of our in-print mentions and contributions.

2018 Media Highlights

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Highlights – 2018 Medscape December 2018 | Medscape cites the USA Today article in which Director Cindy Pearson discusses investigations into maternal mortality. Los Angeles Review Of Books December 2018 |…