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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So far in 2023, the NWHN has been cited in major publications such as the New York Times, Newsweek, AP News, and National Geographic Science.
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...
National Women's Health Network media highlights, mentions and more in 2021.
National Women's Health Network media highlights, mentions and more in 2020.
ICE Detention Center Allegedly Forced Hysterectomies on Women Detainees
By: NWHN Staff ,Hysterectomy, Immigration NWHN in the NewsNWHN 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."
Why Are Patient Groups Silent on High Drug Prices?
By: NWHN Staff ,Health Care Reform, Prescription Drug Pricing NWHN in the NewsNWHN Executive Director Cynthia Pearson is quoted in an article discussing the silence of patient advocacy groups in regards to high drug prices.
NBC Nightly News: For first time in 50 years, FDA considering testing for asbestos in cosmetics
By: NWHN Staff ,Drugs and Devices NWHN in the NewsThe 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.
Refinery29: 30 Quotes To Remind Us That The Fight For Women’s Rights Has Been A Long One
By: NWHN Staff ,Feminism NWHN in the NewsThe 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.
The NWHN is making an impact in black and white! Scroll through to see some of our in-print mentions and contributions.
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 |…