User:Meimulee/National Women's Health Network

The 12 Policy Pillars
These are the 12 main priorities, AKA "pillars", of TNWHN as of 2022, that have been updated to be more inclusive


 * 1) Aging Women
 * 2) Maternal Health - Black women being three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, not including factors such as insurance, socioeconomic status or even location. Practices of racism such as employment discrimination, voter suppression and redlining limit many women of color from accessible maternal healthcare. Even Implicit bias can have a role in hospital settings. For these reasons NWHN's approach to take on this challenge is to support small organizations such as, the Baobab Birth Collection, Black Women Green Future , and The Changing Woman Initiative ; which are grassroots organizations that are already working to help pregnant and post-partum people. The Network is also building on past work through their "Raising Women's Voices" program which fundraises for assistance to all maternal health groups all across America.
 * 3) Sexual & Reproductive Health
 * 4) Abortion
 * 5) Contraception
 * 6) Disability
 * 7) FDA Advocacy
 * 8) Breast Health - In the United States, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and are at a higher risk of being diagnosed than men. More specifically, breast cancer is more predominate in Hispanic women yet Black women are more at risk as they have a higher chance of death from breast cancer. The NWHN has been working on increasing breast cancer research funding. Additionally, the NWHN motivated the FDA to increase the study of breast implants and awareness in the late 20th century.
 * 9) Chronic Conditions
 * 10) LGBTQAI+ Health
 * 11) Mental Health and Wellbeing - Women between the ages of 18 and 45 are the majority of those who suffer from depression. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, women have self-reported even more increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The pandemic was found to be more taxing for women both at home and in the workplace. Nearly 3/4 of healthcare workers are women, many of whom were on the frontlines during this time. The NWHN is working to increase policy to protect and help women who are struggling with their mental health.
 * 12) The Social Determinants of Health