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On May 16 we explored Central Indiana trends in the socioeconomic wellbeing of older women, implications for their long-term health and wellbeing, and ideas for planning and building their networks of support. Learn more https://bit.ly/49S5aVU

In this brief video, discover what the Grace Center for Maternal and Women's Health does with their 2023 Qlarant Foundation grant.

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, a time to reflect on the importance of preparing for future health needs. For women, this planning takes on special significance. Read more in our new blog here! https://lnkd.in/dGSXU6zf

On May 16 we explored Central Indiana trends in the socioeconomic wellbeing of older women, implications for their long-term health and wellbeing, and ideas for planning and building their networks of support. Learn more https://bit.ly/49S5aVU

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, a time to reflect on the importance of preparing for future health needs. For women, this planning takes on special significance. Read more in our new blog here! https://lnkd.in/d64q_mCb

From the Winter 2023 issue of the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis: “Differences by Race and Ethnicity in Title IX’s Effect on Women’s Health” by Delaney Beck, Joni Hersch and W. Kip Viscusi Delaney Beck, Joni Hersch, and W. Kip Viscusi explore how Title IX's health benefits differ by race and ethnicity, focusing on women aged 42-52. Check out their findings here: https://buff.ly/4chfAjU

This Women's History Month, we're elevating women who work to advance health equity and policy. In an October 2023 article, Chanelle Diaz and coauthors explore why dismantling immigrant imprisonment is critical to advancing health equity. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02n2FYJ0

International Day of Action for Women's Health, celebrated on May 28, advocates for women's health rights. This day raises awareness about gender-based health disparities, promotes access to healthcare services, and demands global policy changes to ensure all women can achieve optimal health and well-being. My latest Youtube video highlights two key nutrients for women's health.

Just published by Last Mile Health and Integrate Health: our gender equity Framework for Action, with 16 recommendations equipping governments and partners to build a gender-responsive community health workforce where women #CHWs are safe, supported, and fairly compensated. Women make up 70% of the community health workforce—but they face unequal pay, risks to their safety, and limited opportunities for advancement. For the women who deliver lifesaving care in the world's most vulnerable communities, this must change. Join us in our work to build a future where a gender equal community health workforce is the reality: https://bit.ly/womenCHWs

May is Women's Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of women's health and encourage women to make their health a priority. Learn more about Dr. Abella at https://ow.ly/HUvl50RHlqF.