From Forbes:

Women’s health is facing renewed challenges in the wake of the election, with critical funding and protections at risk. As the cornerstone of a thriving society, women deserve our unwavering support, and investing in their health is essential—not just for today’s communities, but for future generations. A resilient, healthier society starts with safeguarding the health and well-being of all women, especially during a time of regression and opposition.

As a caretaker myself in my roles as a mother, a grandmother, and an aunt as well as in my professional capacity as a social epidemiologist, women’s health researcher, and public health leader, I believe that if we are serious about improving outcomes for society, we must start prioritizing women’s health. My career has focused on understanding health disparities, particularly in cardiovascular disease and stroke. I have seen firsthand how a woman’s health shapes the future well-being of all the people in their life: children, parents, partners, and friends. Despite advances in public health, we still fail to give women’s health the attention it deserves, especially during the critical stages of adolescence, reproductive years, midlife, and in later years of life.