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Biennial Reports

WebThe National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Report of the Advisory Committee on Research on Women’s Health: Office of Research on Women’s Health and NIH Support for Research …

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ORWH Research Programs & Initiatives

WebThe mission areas of the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) span the full spectrum of science—from lab bench to patient bedside and beyond. As the focal point …

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Sex & Gender

WebSex and gender shape health independently as distinct factors, as well as interactively through the many ways in which they intersect and influence each other. [1] It is …

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ORWH: In the Spotlight

WebOn March 18, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a new Executive Order (EO) that builds upon the establishment of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. This …

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ORWH: In the Spotlight

WebThe White House has announced the establishment of the Women’s Health Research Initiative within the Office of the First Lady. The initiative aims to improve women’s …

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Advancing NIH Research on the Health of Women: A 2021

WebIn response to a congressional request to address NIH efforts related to women’s health research, the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), on behalf of the …

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Gender and Health Scientific Workshop

WebSummary. On October 26, 2022, the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development …

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Sex and Gender in Health and Disease

WebSocial and cultural stigma around menstruation is one example of how gender norms can impact health and wellbeing. For example, stigma around menstrual disorders and …

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Advancing Women’s Health Research: From Policy to Action

WebAdvancing Women’s Health Research: From Policy to Action By Dr. Janine A. Clayton. White House Actions to Advance Women’s Health Research. On March 18, 2024, …

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Gender as a Social and Cultural Variable and Health

WebGender is a social and cultural variable that encompasses several domains, each of which influences health: gender identity and expression, gender roles and norms , gender …

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Improving Women’s Health: An Integral Component to Advancing

WebWomen’s family health care decisions, women’s contributions to the workforce, and the roles women play in the community context all affect the well-being of the people around …

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ORWH: In the Spotlight

WebThe most recent edition of Women’s Health in Focus at NIH explores global women’s health. The feature story describes the progress made as well as some of the remaining …

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Women’s Health Research in Institutional Development Award

WebAs of the close of fiscal year 2023, 60 grants totaling $16.46 M have been awarded. Since the inception of the Women’s Health Administrative Supplement, 21 IDeA States have …

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Resources for Healthy Pregnancy

WebGestational Diabetes and Pregnancy. Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Pregnancy Complications. Premature Birth. Preventing Preeclampsia: Questions for the Doctor. Urinary …

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ORWH: In the Spotlight

WebProjects addressing topics identified in the Women’s Health Innovation Opportunity Map. In each of these potential areas of focus, intersectional and/or multidimensional approaches …

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Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: What Do We Know

WebMaternal mortality in the United States is characterized by marked racial and ethnic disparities. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women was 55.3 …

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Welcome to the NIH Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (MMM)

WebThe NIH MMM Web Portal provides trustworthy, science-based information on pre-pregnancy, healthy pregnancy, delivery, and post-pregnancy for scientists, researchers, …

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Funding Opportunities

WebFunding Opportunities. NIH-funded research has led to breakthroughs and the development of new treatments, helping people live longer, healthier lives and building the research …

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Addressing Inequities to IMPROVE Maternal Health for All

WebIn response to these high rates of pregnancy-related complications and deaths, the National Institutes of Health in 2019 launched the Implementing a Maternal health and …

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