Press Releases

Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org  Telephone: (202) 682-6240  The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network.  Washington D.C.- Today, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his plan to leave the FDA in about a month.   Prior to his confirmation, the NWHN raised concerns about Gottlieb’s approach to women’s health, his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry, and ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org The following statement can be attributed to Sarah Christopherson, Policy Advocacy Director at the National Women’s Health Network Washington, D.C. –   Today, the Trump-Pence administration is once again attacking women’s reproductive health. Last year, HHS rushed through a proposed rule to gut Title X, the country’s only domestic family planning grant ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org Telephone: (202) 682-6240 The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network. Washington, DC — Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their decision to withdraw the proposed rule on Supplemental Applications Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org Telephone: (202) 682-2640 The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network.   Washington, DC — Yesterday, a second accuser bravely came forward with disturbing allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Today, news reports suggest that there may be ...

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org Telephone: (202) 682-2640 The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network. In light of very credible allegations of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the Senate Judiciary Committee must postpone their vote until a fair, thorough, and nonpartisan investigation has ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Cynthia Pearson, cpearson@nwhn.org Telephone: (202) 682-2640, x222   The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network.   Washington, D.C. — Esmya, a drug intended to treat uterine fibroids, was turned down by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in a decision announced by Allergan, the U.S. ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org Telephone: (202) 682-2640 National Women’s Health Network Applauds Approval of New Contraceptive   Washington, D.C. — Today the FDA approved Annovera, a new vaginal ring contraceptive system that provides protection against pregnancy for up to one year. “We’re excited that there’s a new contraceptive option that is not only long-lasting, but can ...

The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network The National Women’s Health Network supports women advocating for the health care they need, including contraception and other reproductive health services. Safe and effective contraception, including permanent contraception, is an essential component of women’s health and economic security. ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org  Telephone: (202) 682-2640 The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network. Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, June 27th, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his resignation thereby paving the way for the Trump-Pence Administration to solidify a conservative legacy on the Supreme ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org Telephone: (202) 682-2640   The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network. Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States turned its back on women. By ruling in favor of Crisis Pregnancy Centers in ...