Program areas at NWHN
Sponsored Projects - NWHN sponsors projects on issues in keeping with our mission. Sponsored project, Plan C, provides on-line information about the safety and accessibility of medical abortions and how to access abortion pills through the mail. The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline answers thousands of hotline callers questions about miscarriage and abortion. The Appalachian Abortion Support Collective provides unbiased information for people who are seeking abortions or abortion information.
Communication and Outreach - The Network uses various channels of communication, including email, social media, and press releases, to communicate to their members and the general public on topics affecting womens health, including reproductive health, drugs, medical devices, and access to care that meets the needs of women in all their diversities. The Network uses their podcast in an effort to reach more people and cover a range of experiences, including infertility, breast cancer, and trans health, focusing not just on medical facts, but also giving voice to the lived experiences of the people participating in the podcast episodes.
Policy, Advocacy and Lobbying - The Network provides education to the general public and legislators on womens health issues and concerns. The Network works with organizations to shape legislative outcomes through education, outreach, policy recommendations and mobilizing grassroots engagement. While the Network does some lobbying the main focus of the Network is on education and policy work.