The Society for Women’s Health Research is the nation’s only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. The Society encourages the study of sex differences between women and men that affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

National Women's Health Week Is May 11-17
National Women's Health Week encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. You can participate by doing the following:

• Read the transcript of today's online moderated discussion, "National Women’s Health Week: Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day." Sherry Marts, Ph.D., answered questions about biological health differences between women and men.
  
  
• Find out which Five Key Health Tests every woman needs to have at various stages of her life.
  
  
• Learn more about Women’s Health Week and other events that are taking place locally and nationally.
  
  

• National Women’s Health Week Urges Women to Take Charge of Their Health National Women's Health Week encourages women to make their health a priority and to take steps toward a healthier life. Learn more...

• Doctors Don’t Talk to Their Patients about Participating in Research An overwhelming number of Americans, 94 percent, say their doctor has never talked to them about participating in any type of medical research, according to a new survey released today by the Society. Learn more...

	Support the Women's Health Office Act Women leaders in Congress need your help to protect and advance women’s health. Take advocacy action now!
	What Are the Issues? Learn about the advocacy issues and legislation that affect your health.
	Join our Social Networking Groups on MySpace, Facebook, Change.org, and YouTube.
	Sign-up to receive action alerts to take action on important women's health issues.

	Visit our booth at the Revolution Health Women’s Health Expo. The Society will host a “virtual” health booth featuring our rich tools and information for women of all ages. Revolution Health is providing donations of up to $10,000 for visits to each of the nonprofits’ health booths, so visit the SWHR booth now, and encourage all the women in your life to visit, too!

	Just the Facts View our fact sheets to learn more about sex differences in a range of diseases and conditions.
	Learn About Medical Research Find answers to your questions about medical research.

Society Partnerships & Projects Find out more about Society partnerships, projects, and public education campaigns. You can also find out more about the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) and the RAISE Project here. Is It a Migraine? Find out what every woman needs to know about migraines here.

Sexx Matters Find out why sex matters in the Society's book, "The Savvy Woman Patient: How and Why Sex Differences Affect Your Health." Society Publications Find a complete list of Society publications here.

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Page Last Updated:
May 13, 2008

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