Women’s health now requires an integrated conversation across clinicians, policymakers, employers, industry, and patients to overcome ongoing research gaps, treatment disparities, and workplace stigma.
October 22, 2025
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Building Bridges in Women’s Health
Cross-Disciplinary Stakeholders
Clinicians from fields including obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive medicine, cardiology, and more are now central in shaping women’s health priorities (Mayo Clinic).
Researchers at institutions such as Harvard Medical School promote sex- and gender-specific care.
Public health experts, policymakers, and advocates like the Office on Women's Health and the Society for Women’s Health Research drive policy and public awareness.
Key Events in 2025
Health Action Alliance’s "SHE" Summit and the WomenHealth Summit Lisbon bring together experts, clinicians, investors, and advocates.
National Women’s Health Week, led by HHS, fosters patient-provider dialogue and public understanding (source).
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Innovators, Employers, and the Private Sector
Employers’ Expanding Role
Major businesses such as Google and Citi are integrating women’s health needs into workplaces, focusing on menopause, chronic conditions, and mental health (Health Action Alliance Summit).
Employers are encouraged to create supportive cultures and implement actionable solutions for women’s well-being.
Investment and Innovation
Pharmaceutical, technology, and venture capital sectors are ramping up funding for research and supporting startups via pitch competitions and curated networking (HLTH USA 2025).
Regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, address controversies around menopause and hormone therapies (UCSF’s Controversies in Women's Health).
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