Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention

Regular #osteoporosis screenings should begin for all women at age 65 but can start earlier based on your bone mineral density. Have questions about bone mineral density testing? Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/Rvlam?

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Women account for about 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., with Black women being disproportionately impacted. Access to equitable care and treatment is key. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/evNxu9tD ?

March 8th is International Women’s Day! AWHP stands committed to improving the health of all women through equitable access to preventive healthcare. Learn about AWHP and our mission here: https://lnkd.in/eRgBkKQq??

Our open letter to employers was published in The Wall Street Journal today, emphasizing the critical need for #obesity care coverage in the workplace. As a leading chronic disease, it’s time for obesity care to be a top priority for employers – let’s work together to get #everyBODYcovered! Read more here: bit.ly/4h7ohyF

Just released! This #obesitycareweek, #everyBODYcovered and Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention delivered an open letter to top workplace executives, signed by 68 leading organizations, urging them to cover #obesity care, including medications, in their health plans. The letter also outlines key principles to help employers better support employees living with obesity. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4h7ohyF

Today is HPV Awareness Day! HPV vaccination is the best method to prevent cervical cancer. Take some time to learn about the history and successes of the HPV vaccine today: https://lnkd.in/eQEi3Ufi ?

Results from our Ipsos US survey show only 28% of women surveyed are familiar with lung cancer screenings, a worrying number given lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. We must work together to fill this awareness gap. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CCGQNb

As we close #BlackHistoryMonth, we are reminded of the steps needed to ensure access to high-quality and equitable healthcare for Black people. Learn how recognizing health disparities for Black people is critical to improving care here: https://lnkd.in/drXxHCr3?

Heart disease is not just a men’s issue. According to the World Heart Federation, over 80% of deaths in women from heart disease and stroke are preventable. Learn about how to check your risk and take steps to prevent heart disease here: https://lnkd.in/eY9J8qJs?

Research shows that a growing number of people are getting cancers earlier in life, but there are ways to intervene. Preventive care and screenings help catch these cancers earlier or stop the disease before it starts. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-VM4PQ3?