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.
Virginia-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Evidence-based. Community-centered. Built for women who deserve better care, better information, and a community that shows up.
"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
Flagship Program
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
Evidence-based health journalism for women. Published monthly.
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Community Programs
From menopause support to caregiving resources, IAWH programs meet women across every stage of the health journey.
Coming Soon
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.
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Coming Soon • Beta Pilot
A mobile companion for HeartStrong Community participants. Track your blood pressure readings, log your progress, and stay connected with your clinical team.
Learn More →Women's Health by the Numbers
of Black women in the US have high blood pressure
higher maternal mortality rate for Black women vs. white women
of Black women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50
women in the US living with depression
mmHg average systolic BP reduction in HeartStrong℠ Community
Latest from the Journal
Because We Are
For National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week, Cheryl J. Thompson on watching all of our numbers, plus a free 7-day blood pressure toolkit.
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Feature Q&A
AFib's most common symptom isn't a racing heart. It's fatigue. A Johns Hopkins electrophysiologist on what women should know.
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Healthy Aging
Bonnie Ohri on why protecting muscle, bone, and strength matters as much as the number on the scale.
Read More →Support the Work
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.