NPWH

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation’s leading voice for courageous conversations about women’s health. Updated September 2022

NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals’ right to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs.

12/18/2025

Syphilis rates continue to rise, and pregnancy adds urgency to getting screening, diagnosis, and treatment exactly right. Staying current on testing algorithms, point-of-care options, and stage-based management can make the difference in preventing congenital syphilis.

This free 4-module case-based micro-learning CE series breaks it down across four focused modules, covering epidemiologic trends, screening and point-of-care testing, clinical recognition, and evidence-based treatment and follow-up for syphilis in pregnancy.

Complete the activity to gain practical, guideline-driven strategies you can apply immediately, and earn 1 CE contact hour!

🔗 Activity: https://ow.ly/EToB50XLz5O

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with financial assistance totaling $60,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

12/18/2025

Despite major strides in HPV prevention, gaps in vaccination uptake, screening access, and early treatment still stand between patients and the elimination of cervical cancer. Staying current on global progress and emerging tools is essential to closing those gaps in everyday practice.

Join the Global Initiative Against HPV & Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) for the 8th Annual Us vs. HPV Prevention Week, January 26–30, 2026. That year’s program highlights how HPV vaccination is preventing nearly 90% of six HPV-related cancers across all genders, alongside advancements in screening innovations like self-sampling and early treatment technologies that are reshaping prevention and detection worldwide. Together, these strategies move us closer to eliminating cervical cancer—the first cancer we can end!

✨ Special highlight: Wednesday, January 28 begins at 10 AM ET to better accommodate international attendees. ✨

🔗 View the agenda: https://ow.ly/Qce650XLw3v

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/P6Fz50XLw3w

12/18/2025

On behalf of the Board of Directors, NPWH is pleased to announce that Debbie Mason, CFRE, APR, CPRC, Fellow PRSA, has joined the organization as Interim CEO. Mason brings extensive experience in nonprofit and association leadership, including interim and employed CEO roles, along with deep expertise in governance, communications, fundraising, and operations. Please welcome her!

During her expected 9- to 12-month tenure, NPWH will conduct organizational assessments, engage members, and refresh strategic plans to prepare for a national search for the next permanent CEO.

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/aw5e50XLrfF

12/17/2025

🎧 New Her Health Matters podcast episode!

When patients raise concerns about how birth control may affect their sexual function or overall well-being, it can be challenging to separate myths from evidence and guide the conversation in a way that truly centers their goals.

In this episode, hear an expert-led discussion on navigating contraceptive options while considering sexual wellness, addressing common misinformation, reviewing what the evidence actually shows about method-related sexual side effects, and creating space for open, shared decision-making conversations that support individualized care.

This episode is sponsored by the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s Online WHNP Program: https://ow.ly/Tnsp50XKZhT.

🎧 Listen to episode 22, "Sexual Function and Wellness: Balancing Birth Control to Meet Patient Goals": https://ow.ly/yaII50XKZij

🔔 Subscribe to the Her Health Matters podcast so you never miss an episode: https://ow.ly/cVN850XbQB0

12/17/2025

Balancing menopausal symptoms with breast-cancer risk can feel like walking a tightrope, especially when vasomotor relief via hormone therapy could complicate risk-reduction strategies.

This CJNPWH CE article walks you through how to assess breast cancer risk, weigh risk-reduction options, and navigate nonhormonal and hormone-based approaches so you can confidently recommend evidence-based care that respects your patients’ risk and comfort.

To earn 1 CE contact hour, read the article and complete the post-test by December 31, 2025!

Free for NPWH members. $30 for non-members — No refunds will be issued if activities are not completed by the expiration date listed.

🔗 Read article and earn CE: https://ow.ly/1Bpf50XFV49

12/17/2025

NPWH applauds our congressional champions for standing up for nursing and protecting access to federal student loans for graduate education. Their leadership sends a clear message: nursing is—and must remain—a professional degree.

We are proud to endorse this letter urging the U.S. Department of Education to reverse a proposal that would declassify nursing degrees, a move that would significantly harm the nursing workforce and limit access to care nationwide.

📄 Read the Final Letter to Under Secretary Kent and see the congressional support behind it:
https://ow.ly/L6Bn50XKWpw

12/16/2025

Toxins hiding in common prenatal vitamins and supplements can quietly undermine maternal and fetal health, yet your guidance can make all the difference.

This FREE webinar will strengthen your ability to steer patients toward safer choices with evidence-based recommendations and clear strategies for supplement education and advocacy.

Earn 1 CE contact hour by January 15, 2026.

🔗 Watch on-demand: https://ow.ly/xJ6y50XIFjt

This activity is supported by an educational grant from the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments.

12/16/2025

Keeping up with rapidly evolving contraceptive options can be challenging, especially as new progestin-only methods, updated IUD duration approvals, and emergency contraception guidance continue to emerge.

This CE CJNPWH article breaks down the latest hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptive developments so you can confidently counsel patients on mechanisms of action, efficacy, use, side effects, and contraindications!

To earn 1 CE contact hour, read the article and complete the post-test by February 28, 2026!

Free for NPWH members. $30 for non-members — No refunds will be issued if activities are not completed by the expiration date listed.

🔗 Read article and earn CE: https://ow.ly/3Ylm50XJM6i

12/16/2025

NPWH is calling on our community to take urgent action.

The U.S. Department of Education has excluded all nursing programs, including NP and WHNP programs, from its updated definition of “professional degree” programs. This change, set to take effect July 1, 2026, threatens access to federal student loans, puts advanced nursing education at risk, and could deepen workforce shortages at a time when patients need you most.

To make speaking up as simple as possible, NPWH created a downloadable letter template you can personalize and send directly to your Members of Congress. Your voice carries weight, and collective advocacy is essential to ensure nursing is fully recognized as a professional discipline in federal education policy.

Please take a moment today to contact your legislators and help protect access to advanced nursing education!

🔗 Download letter template: https://ow.ly/ZriI50XGtEL

12/15/2025

Pain during IUD placement is a common concern and one that can keep patients from choosing a highly effective, long-acting contraceptive option.

With updated CDC guidance, there is now clearer direction on how paracervical lidocaine can be used to improve comfort and support more person-centered care during insertion. This CJNPWH article breaks down the evidence, counseling considerations, and practical steps for incorporating lidocaine paracervical blocks into clinical practice!

🔗 Read the article: https://ow.ly/M37550X3aWZ

NPWH members get full journal access, while non-members have limited access.

12/15/2025

This survey's deadline is TODAY! Your insight can help strengthen the way menopause care is delivered around the world!

Understanding menopause care worldwide starts with the voices of those who provide it every day. The International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology is gathering perspectives on knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices related to menopause to help inform global attention and future education needs.

If you have 5 to 10 minutes, consider sharing your experience. The survey is available in English, Spanish & French.

🔗 Complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/T6zv50XGB7J

12/15/2025

TODAY!

Join NPWH and Gilead Medical Affairs for an engaging World AIDS Day-themed virtual panel conversation today, December 15 at 12 PM EST, exploring the impact of HIV on women and the importance of clinicians in championing HIV screening and prevention for women!

In this sponsored, non-CE educational event, panelists will consist of Nurse Practitioners from Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs with diverse clinical backgrounds, who will share their personal experience and stories about the impact of HIV on women, barriers and challenges to expanding HIV prevention – especially amongst Black and Latina women – and opportunities for providers to champion HIV prevention in clinical practice.

Program Objectives:

🔹 Revisit the state of the HIV epidemic with a focus on cisgender women, especially the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and Hispanic/Latina women

🔹 Share stories as providers to highlight the challenges, opportunities, and importance of expanding HIV prevention efforts in cisgender women

🔹 Inspire action and introduce opportunities and educational tools for attendees/providers to consider leveraging in practice to navigate sexual health/HIV-oriented conversations with patients

This non-CE webinar is developed by Gilead Medical Affairs in partnership with NPWH.

🔗 Register for webinar: https://ow.ly/xSMw50Xx1T4

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About the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH)

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

Other advanced practice registered nurses rely on us for authoritative resources and education that improve women's health and wellness through evidence-based practice. NPWH pioneers policies to address gender disparities and forges strategic partnerships that advance health equity and holistic models of care.

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health's (NPWH) mission is to ensure the provision of quality primary and specialty healthcare to women of all ages by women's health and women's health focused nurse practitioners. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman's right to make her own choices regarding her health within the context of her personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs.

Since its inception in 1980, NPWH has been a trusted source of information on nurse practitioner education, practice, and women's health issues. NPWH works with a wide range of individuals and groups within nursing, medicine, the healthcare industry, and the women's health community.