Since You Asked – Does Heart Disease Show Up Differently in Women? By: Rachel Grimsley (RN, BSN, MSN) You may be shocked to learn that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Not breast cancer, childbirth, or domestic violence, but heart disease. What the Experts are Saying In our Your Health Unlocked […]
The NWHN applauds the final rule, which limits the potential for illegal discrimination on the part of providers and advances health care equity for all.
I heard that getting the Covid-19 shot with a Flu shot can lead to stroke. Should I be scared?
The Intersection between Environmental Justice and Women’s Health
In honor of Women’s History Month, our team at the National Women’s Health Network dug deep into the archives to bring you the lives of five lesser-known historical women in medicine. Read on to learn all about them and their important contributions to the health care landscape today. Warning – you just may fall into a few biographical rabbit holes!
In honor of American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, we’re bringing you four ways you can keep your heart healthy year-round.
Last month, the Trump administration finalized a radical new rule as part of their larger attack on immigrant communities. Known as the “public charge” rule, it’s a particularly cruel and short-sighted example of the administration’s on-going attempt to limit immigration of poor brown communities, primarily from Latin America (specifically Central America), as well as harm immigrant communities already residing within the U.S.
Oral health is essential throughout a woman's life, and particularly during pregnancy. But far too many women, especially low-income women and women of color, lack access to comprehensive and affordable dental insurance.
