NPWH News

• NPWH and WHNPs Open New Front for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Dementia

  

  NPWH and WomenAgainstAlzhemier's recently surveyed nearly 1,000 members on the topic of brain health. The survey found that women's health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) are a promising new partner to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia, which disproportionately impact women. For more information and results from the survey, click here. 
  
  

• New Patient Safety Bundle on Postpartum Care

  

  The Council on Patient Safety for Women’s Health Care has released its latest patient safety bundle: Postpartum Care Basics for Maternal Safety: From Birth to the Comprehensive Postpartum Visit. NPWH is a member of the Council, and NPWH Director of Policy Sue Kendig was instrumental in developing the bundle. Click here to view it.

• Joint NPWH - ACOG Membership

  

  NPWH is pleased to now offer a joint membership with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). For more information, click here. To join or renew, click here. 

• Interested in Exhibiting at the Women's Sexual Health Course?

  

  Several exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available for the 4th annual Women's Sexual Health Workshop for NPs, being held June 8-11, 2017, in Baltimore, MD. Click here for the application. For more information, contact Beth Tomasello at BTomasello@npwh.org or 202-543-9693, ext. 2. 

• NPWH and Society for Women's Health Research Release Information on GSM

  

  NPWH and the Society for Women's Health Research recently collaborated on an initiative to share information about genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Approximately 40-50% of women experience symptoms of GSM.

  Providers, click here to learn more about GSM. Patients, click here to learn more about how to discuss GSM with your healthcare provider.

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