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TWO MORE WEEKS TO APPLY! The 2024 Shauna M. Sorrells Program application portal is open! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3ZtzjJo We are so excited for the 5th anniversary of the Shauna M. Sorrells Program! In 2020, we launched the Shauna M. Sorrells Program to provide a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit that dedicates meaningful services and programs to women and children, especially women of color. The 2024 application closes October 14th, 2024 at midnight ET.

The Women's Digital Health Network will host an webinar on imaging technologies for breast cancer tomorrow as Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close. Join us to learn from and engage with experts in the field, Amanda DePalma, Jyoti Gupta, PhD, and Mia Keeys! 🩷 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eF6kd_QP #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Great White House workshop event today focused on amazing progress in advancing #womenshealth research and the health of women. Everything from Endometriosis to sleep deprivation to Alzheimer’s to osteoporosis to menopause to maternal health was covered today. Holistic, integrated analysis of the health of women over the lifespan from head to toe was shared with updates on new data from funded research. Presentations from The National Institutes of Health Director Monica Bertagnolli and many of the various NIH institute directors and deputy directors from National Institute on Aging (NIA) to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and of course, the leaders of this new elevated prioritization of women’s health Janine Austin Clayton Carolyn M. Mazure and Jennifer Klein. I learned that sleep deprivation is associated with amyloid buildup in women, which is associated with Alzheimer’s…as we know 66% of Alzheimer’s patients are women so important nexus. I learned about many other associations that indicate the need for more research, more innovation to close gaps, and more translation into healthcare practice. Hearing so many leaders united and taking action to close the gaps in women’s health was inspiring, especially seeing how hard all are working to integrate and share learnings across institutes and departments spanning from ARPA-H to DoD to NSF. Seeing friends in the field working so hard to drive change both in and outside of government was wonderful too. Appreciate all the work of the administration and so many in driving real change and so quickly!

Our Columbus Director, Andrea Harless, MPA, will be speaking at this exciting post-election luncheon. We highly recommend women business owners join and learn what to expect with a new administration and how your business can thrive.

A huge thank you to Congressman Mike Rulli for joining us for a roundtable with Produce Perks Midwest in Youngstown, Ohio, to discuss the critical issue of food and nutrition security. Food is at the heart of many important conversations, and ensuring access to nutritious fruits and vegetables is vital for everyone’s health and well-being. As Ohio's nutrition incentive program, Produce Perks provides a $1-for-$1 match on SNAP dollars, resulting in over $12 million in health food purchases since 2017. We’re thrilled to discuss how to expand Produce Perks to even more communities across Ohio. Together, we can help ensure that all Ohioans have the opportunity to lead longer, healthier lives! We were honored to be joined by a fantastic group of Mahoning Valley leaders who are doing the on-the-ground work each day including Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Mercy Health, Mercy Health Foundation, Healthy Community Partnership, and Glenwood Fresh Market

The Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, in partnership with No Patient Left Behind, has uncovered an alarming truth: financial barriers are preventing millions of women from accessing vital breast cancer screenings and treatment. Out-of-pocket costs are standing in the way of women getting the breast care they need to stay healthy. It’s time to break down these barriers! Read the full survey report from HarrisX polls and AmyLev Strategies below and explore Brem's resources here - https://lnkd.in/eetC2d7P 🩷 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Pregnant With Possibilities Resource Center provides critical perinatal and mental health services to Cuyahoga County with a community-based setting that gives support and hope for those they serve through many different evidence based programs. Last week, they were visited by Felicia King, Director of Governors Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives and Amber Joyner from the Office of Congresswoman Shontel Brown. Ohio has prioritized infant vitality and is working to address it from both the state and federal level and we are inspired to see the bipartisan support and eagerness to see better outcomes in Ohio. We must support community based approaches so more babies see their first birthdays.

Join G2G's founder Liz Powell and Vice President Katie Collins for a conversations on what's next with women's health. You won't want to miss this! Register: https://lnkd.in/g2aUYdte Sign up for updates on policies and events: https://lnkd.in/gzTUq-N5

G2G appreciates this update from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and welcomes more that align with utilization and access for all screening technologies needed for early detection in women of all breast density. The Breast Cancer Early Detection Coalition is working hard to educate and advocate on Capitol Hill to advance the Find It Early Act. Welcome more to engage in this effort — let us know if want to join this effort!

Thank you Director Kara Wente and Director Matt Damschroder for taking the time to learn about the amazing support Communities In Schools of Ohio offers to students. Their truly remarkable work gives individual attention to the students who need it most by surrounding them with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We have watched this program and grow and deepen for many years and we are so happy to have the support of Ohio Department of Children and Youth and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The team at CIS of Ohio is amazing and we appreciate the work they do for the kids Adero Robinson, MBA Pamela Kreber Zoe Van Dyke Brooklyn Brown