Initiatives
The American Medical Women's Association advocates to bring under-addressed issues to the forefront of the national agenda. Join our initiatives now.
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Strong to the Bone
Postmenopausal women can take a five-minute assessment developed by AMWA to help evaluate their osteoporosis risk, and use the knowledge to speak to their healthcare professional about a personal treatment plan.
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Alcohol Awareness
Health care professionals should talk to their patients about alcohol and responsible drinking. Studies suggest that patients who discuss alcohol consumption with their health care professionals are able to make the most informed decisions about moderate alcohol consumption or abstaining.
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Sex and Gender Women's Health Collaborative
A Collaborative Initiative: Putting Gender Specific Women's Health First!
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Gender Equity Task Force
The Gender Equity Task Force (GETF) of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) holds the position that gender equity must be the standard in every sphere of the medical establishment, as well as American society.
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Networking Alliance
Professional medical associations working collaboratively and sharing resources to benefit their members.
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2012-2013 Human Sex Trafficking
AMWA President, Dr. Gayatri Devi, announced at AMWA's 97th Annual Meeting: Achieving Success as a Woman in Medicine that her campaign would focus on addressing issues of Human Sex Trafficking of young women and girls. AMWA Board Members Dr. Suzanne Harrison and Dr. Eleni Tousimis have also championed this cause.
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2011-2012 Women's Rights to Contraceptive Care
AMWA President, Dr. Mary Guinan, championed the right for women to have access to affordable contraceptive care. AMWA's Advocacy and Policy committee joined her in this campaign.
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2010 - 2011 Prevention of Childhood Obesity and Patient Education
AMWA President, Dr. Eliza Chin, announced AMWA's commitment to the prevention of childhood obesity at a meeting in Washington, D.C. with Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin.
