Cervical Cancer – Its Time for Collective Action
By Amruta Soma Every year, nearly 11,5001 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, a disease caused almost entirely by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Yet, cervical cancer is one of the […]
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AMWA-PATH Champions Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a global crisis and a profound violation of human rights that affects millions of individuals worldwide. As we recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the American […]
AMWA Advocates for the Health of Women: Share Your Views with Congress
Meeting with congressional representatives can be a game-changer for physicians, especially in the current political climate, and made urgent by the upcoming Senate confirmation hearings. The hearings for the Director […]
Protect, Prevent, Prevail Against Cervical Cancer: Learn How During HPV Prevention Week
By Bisi Alli, DO, MS, dipABLM, FACP, FAMWA, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt January is a pivotal month for women’s health, spotlighting Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and HPV Prevention Week […]
The Power of Mentorship: Advances Careers, Forges Connections, Breaks Barriers
by Barbara Edelheit, MD, Chair of AMWA Mentorship I began my medical journey in Syracuse, NY, where I attended medical school. It was there that I had the honor of […]
AMWA Partnerships with the First Ladies of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and Suriname
By Dr. Padmini Murthy In December 2024, I had the opportunity to visit the Bahamas for a family vacation and had the good fortune of being invited by the First […]
The Equal Rights Amendment: A Quest for Constitutional Equality
By Dr. Brodsky’s interns on behalf of the AMWA Gender Equity Task Force All men are created equal is a core belief that is more American than apple pie. The […]