| Abbreviation | NWHN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1975 |
| Founder | Barbara Seaman Alice Wolfson Belita Cowan Mary Howell Phyllis Chesler |
| Founded at | Washington, D.C. |
| Type | non-profit women's health advocacy organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Website | www |
The National Women's Health Network (NWHN) is a non-profit women's health advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1975 by Barbara Seaman, Alice Wolfson, Belita Cowan, Mary Howell, and Phyllis Chesler. The stated mission of the organization is to give women a greater voice within the healthcare system. The NWHN researches and lobbies federal agencies on such issues as AIDS, reproductive rights, breast cancer, older women's health, and new contraceptive technologies. The Women's Health Voice, the NWHN's health information program, provides independent research on a variety of women's health topics.[1]