Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act

Key Points

• The bill authorizes $25 million per year for NIH to coordinate and expand research on menopause, covering conditions from heart disease and cognitive decline to sleep disorders and mental health. This would create new federal research categories specifically for menopause-related conditions.
• A national awareness and education program would be created, including a public website with educational materials for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The program would prioritize reaching rural and underserved communities facing health disparities.
• Medical schools, nursing programs, and other health training institutions could receive grants to build or expand training programs focused on menopause care. The bill authorizes $10 million per year for this training effort.
• The government would designate Centers of Excellence in Menopause and Mid-Life Women's Health, with priority given to facilities in health professional shortage areas and medically underserved communities. These centers would develop and share evidence-based treatment resources.
• The bill requires research into workplace stressors related to severe menopausal symptoms, including physical injury, anxiety, and depression. HHS would develop evidence-based recommendations for workplace interventions and support services.

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