Press Releases

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 ...

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. The National Women’s Health Network is pleased to announce that we have elected seven new members to our Board of Directors. We’d like to announce the election of Ndidiamaka Amutah ...

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 Monday, June 4th, the National Women’s Health Network will host the 11th annual Barbara Seaman Awards for Activism in Women’s Health at the Whittemore House from 6-8 p.m. Each year, the Network ...

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. – Over the last year, the Trump Administration has repeatedly appointed unqualified individuals with conflicts of interest to key public health posts. The latest example of this backfiring is Centers for ...

The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network Last week, it was widely reported that the Trump Administration is prohibiting officials and staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from using a list of seven commonly accepted public health words and phrases. New ...

NWHN Statement on Contemporary Hormonal Contraception and the Risk of Breast Cancer The following statement can be attributed to Cynthia A. Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network The Danish Sex Hormone Registry study on the risk of breast cancer with current hormonal contraception provides valuable information to help people making decisions about contraception. The ...