Virginia-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Advancing women's health. One woman at a time.

Evidence-based. Community-centered. Built for women who deserve better care, better information, and a community that shows up.

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"IAWH was created to conduct and apply community-based public health research that leads to women becoming more knowledgeable and better-informed participants in their own health care."

Founded 2018  •  Virginia-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

What We Do

Programs built around women.
Not the other way around.

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Flagship Program

HeartStrong℠ Community

A 16-week virtual chronic disease management program for women managing hypertension. A multidisciplinary clinical team including a nurse practitioner, pharmacist, nutritionist, behavioral health specialist, and community health worker. An average systolic blood pressure reduction of 12.9 mmHg. No one is turned away because of cost.

Enrollment Begins Early 2027.

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Monthly Publication

IAWH Health Journal

Evidence-based health journalism for women. Published monthly.

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Community Programs

Women's Health Programs

From menopause support to caregiving resources, IAWH programs meet women across every stage of the health journey.

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Coming Soon

Walk with a Doc (Central Virginia)

IAWH Health is developing a Walk with a Doc affiliate chapter in Central Virginia. Walk with a Doc brings together physicians and community members for guided walks that combine movement with meaningful health conversations. Partnership development with community partners is currently underway.

Learn About Walk with a Doc →
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Coming Soon  •  Beta Pilot

HeartStrong℠ App

A mobile companion for HeartStrong Community participants. Track your blood pressure readings, log your progress, and stay connected with your clinical team.

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Women's Health by the Numbers

The scale of the work ahead.

58%

of Black women in the US have high blood pressure

2.6x

higher maternal mortality rate for Black women vs. white women

80%

of Black women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50

120M

women in the US living with depression

12.9

mmHg average systolic BP reduction in HeartStrong℠ Community

Latest from the Journal

Fall 2026  •  Volume 8

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Do You Feel Safe at Home? What Your Heart Already Knows

Your heart doesn’t read relationship labels. How fear at home, from a partner or a child, takes a toll on a woman’s heart.

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Women’s Health and Safety

Two Women, Two Campuses, One System

Two young women at Cornell and LSU spoke out about sexual assault. What their stories reveal, and what we can all do.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Screening: What’s Changed, and What to Ask

Mammograms now start at 40, and you’ll be told if you have dense breasts. Five questions to bring to your next appointment.

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Support the Work

Every woman deserves care
that takes her seriously.

IAWH Health is a nonprofit. No ads, no corporate sponsors. Just evidence, community, and a commitment to women who have been underserved for too long. Your gift keeps this work going.

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