1236: Congress Takes on Menopause and Midlife Women’s Health

Menopause is gaining long-overdue attention as a public health issue, with new federal legislation aiming to address gaps in research, education, and access to care. In this Federal Health Policy Update, Catherine Jones, senior analyst for Government Affairs at ASTHO, discusses the significance of Congress’s first hearing devoted entirely to menopause and the bipartisan Advancing Menopause Care and Midlife Women’s Health Act, the focus of a recent Federal Health Policy Update. She outlines other federal proposals focused on medical education, hormone research, workplace accommodations, and the health of servicewomen and veterans. Jones also explains how public health agencies can help translate emerging evidence into trusted information, strengthen workforce training, and ensure women in rural and underserved communities are included in efforts to improve midlife health.

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