HealthyWomen

Happy International Women’s Day! Today is all about celebrating the strength, resilience and well-being of women everywhere — and I couldn’t think of a better way to honor it than by being at SXSW, leading an important conversation on women’s health self-advocacy at SHE Media’s Co-Lab. At HealthyWomen, we’re dedicated to educating and empowering women in midlife about their health — from head to toe — because every woman deserves to feel informed, supported and in control of her well-being. I’m beyond excited to moderate today’s panel, Informed & Empowered: Harnessing the Power of Health Self-Advocacy, alongside incredible experts who are just as passionate about making a difference. Let’s keep pushing for a world where women’s health is a priority every day, not just today!

The women behind HealthyWomen are out of office today — stepping away from our screens to celebrate and commemorate #IWD2025. In the words of International Women's Day 2025, let’s "imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.” #AccelerateAction.

At HealthyWomen, we know that medical innovation is women’s health innovation. That’s why we’re supporting the MINI Act, a bipartisan bill that protects investment in genetically targeted technologies (GTTs), critical treatments for rare and life-threatening diseases. Our CEO, Beth Battaglino, made it clear: Advancing GTTs means better outcomes not only for women facing conditions like familial hypercholesterolemia and acute hepatic porphyria but also for the caregivers — often women — who support them. We’re grateful to #CongressmanDonDavis for leading this effort, and we’ll continue advocating for the policies that support women’s health at every stage of life. https://lnkd.in/g4uZaYFP

Our CEO, Beth Battaglino, RN-C, and marketing manager, Noelys Mendez, are heading to Austin this weekend to join SHE Media’s Co-Lab at SXSW — and we couldn’t be more excited! Beth will be moderating a must-attend panel on a topic that hits home for so many women: health self-advocacy. ?? March 8 | 11:00 am ?? Informed & Empowered: Harnessing the Power of Health Self-Advocacy Getting the right diagnosis shouldn’t take years, yet for many women, it still does. This panel will break down how to advocate for yourself, push past medical dismissal and find the care you deserve. If you'll be at SXSW, come say hi! #SXSW #WomensHealth #HealthAdvocacy #SHEMediaCoLab

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Wells Kocsis to HealthyWomen’s board of directors! With a career dedicated to public health, prevention and patient access, Sarah brings a wealth of experience from leading roles at the Milken Institute, Boston Scientific, Amgen, Hologic, Inc. and the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR). Her passion for advancing women’s health aligns perfectly with our mission, and we can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make. Join us in giving Sarah a warm welcome!

Join us for our panel “Informed & Empowered: Harnessing the Power of Health Self-Advocacy” at the SHE Media Co-Lab during #SXSW, in partnership with Ipsen. Dive into insightful discussions with leading health advocates and experts who are here to share the tools and knowledge to help effectively advocate for your health, understand more about your treatment options, and stay informed about the latest advancements. Together, let's take control of our health and become powerful advocates for our well-being. ?? ?? #SHEMedia #HealthAdvocacy