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Her Health Matters
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An original podcast series from the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), showcasing leading experts in women’s and gender-diverse healthcare. Through candid conversations and fresh perspectives, the podcast series explores critical topics in women’s health across an individual’s life space on topics ranging from menstruation to women’s hearth health, to primary care, perimenopause, menopause, reproductive healthcare, gyn oncology, breast health, and high risk complex maternal health, empowering listeners with knowledge and insights to advance patient-centered care.
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Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care: Current Best Practices for Perimenopause and Menopause
Oct 1500:45:26Tap to summarizeIn celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, joins Dr. Latia Hickerson, PhD, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE, and Dr. Jaclyn “Jackie” Piasta, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, FNPWH, to discuss the latest research, best practices, and clinical realities of managing perimenopause and menopause—covering symptom management, long-term health impacts, hormone therapy, and emerging treatment options. Together, they focus on how APRNs and WHNPs can deliver the best care for patients in this critical transition in their lives. This episode is sponsored by Leva Pelvic Health System. Show Notes NPWH is a professional community for WHNP-BCs, APRNs, WHNP students, and APRN students and nurses seeking a career in women’s health, providing continuing education on the latest scientific evidence, career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Join our community. Save $10 on NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Dr. Latia Hickerson, PhD, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE Dr. Jaclyn “Jackie” Piasta, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, FNPWH Resources and Information: Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page NPWH Clinical Position Statement – “Health and Healthcare for Midlife Women” H.E.R. Hub – “Menopause” Several sessions on menopause and perimenopause care were held during the 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference this year. Such sessions include “Managing Sexual Health in the Menopausal Patient,” “From Perimenopause to Postmenopause: Expert Approaches to Challenging Cases,” and “From Menarche to Menopause: Navigating Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.” These sessions, along with other CE sessions, will be available for conference attendees On Demand soon. In January 2026, all sessions will be available for purchase on NPWH’s Learning Management System. Continuing Education: Each Spring, NPWH offers the CE course, NPWH Menopause Summit for Advanced Practice Providers. Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about this and other continuing education opportunities NPWH offers. NPWH has two CE Journal articles in the Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (CJNPWH) available that you may be interested in: “Understanding and Prescribing Menopause Hormone Therapy for Vasomotor Symptoms,” and “Testosterone Therapy for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Postmenopausal Women.” Currently, there is a variety of CE’s available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org, Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer. Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters was nominated for PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. It received an honorable mention for Campaign of the Year. NPWH joins a distinguished group of organizations being recognized for communications campaigns that sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced missions that matter.
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PCOS: Diagnosing, Managing, and Treating a Complex Metabolic Endocrine Disorder
Sep 2400:37:04Tap to summarizeUpdate as of May 12, 2026: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the complexity of the condition as a metabolic and hormonal disorder. This episode was recorded, produced, and published before this name change. Please note that all information on PCOS discussed in this episode is transferable to PMOS. In recognition of September as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, joins Dr. Genevieve Hofmann, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, NPWH Board of Director to discuss the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and management of PCOS. Together, they explore the impact PCOS has on various health systems, including metabolism, cardiovascular health, and fertility throughout the lifespan, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to effective PCOS management. This episode is sponsored by Lilli Health. Show Notes: NPWH is a professional community for WHNPs, APRNs, and students, providing career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Genevieve Hofmann, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP Resources and Information: Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page During the 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1-3, Dr. Genevieve Hofmann, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, will hold a plenary session titled “PCOS: The Basics, A Multidisciplinary Approach.” This session will be made available for purchase via our LMS on January 1, 2026. Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org, Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer. Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters was nominated for PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH joins a distinguished group of organizations being recognized for communications campaigns that sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced missions that matter.
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Perimenopause: An Integrative Medicine Approach for WHNPs and APRNs
Sep 1700:30:58Tap to summarizeIn recognition of September as Perimenopause Awareness Month, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Brett Eaton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, WHNP-BC, exploring what it means to be an integrative practitioner caring for patients during the perimenopause period of their lifespan. Together, they discuss how an integrative approach to women’s healthcare refines clinical approaches and ensures no patient feels left alone or dismissed. This episode is sponsored by Leva Pelvic Health System. Show Notes NPWH is a professional community for WHNPs, APRNs, and students, providing career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Brett Eaton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, WHNP-BC Brett Eaton - LinkedIn Resources and Information: Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page NPWH Clinical Position Statement – “Health and Healthcare for Midlife Women” NPWH Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (CJNPWH): NPWH’s CJNPWH publishes a variety of articles you may be interested in! Specifically, here are articles that are currently available: “Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Menopause,” “Understanding Menopause: Symptoms, Sociocultural Influences, and Health Equity Strategies.” Continuing Education: Each Spring, NPWH offers the CE course, NPWH Menopause Summit for Advanced Practice Providers. Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about this and other continuing education opportunities NPWH offers. NPWH has two CE Journal articles in the Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (CJNPWH) available that you may be interested in: “Understanding and Prescribing Menopause Hormone Therapy for Vasomotor Symptoms,” and “Testosterone Therapy for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Postmenopausal Women.” Currently, there is a variety of CE’s available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org, Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer. Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters was nominated for PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH joins a distinguished group of organizations being recognized for communications campaigns that sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced missions that matter.
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Maternal Immunizations: Leading Conversations to Empower Shared Decision Making
Aug 2100:32:14Tap to summarizeIn observation of August being the National Immunization Awareness Month, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty, MD, to discuss the challenges clinicians and patients face when determining vaccinations to receive during a pregnancy, including vaccine hesitancy. Together, they explore how clinicians can lead these conversations and empower a shared decision-making model in their exam rooms. Show Notes: NPWH is a professional community for WHNPs, APRNs, and students, providing career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Resources and Information: NPWH Maternal Health Immunization Toolkit NPWH Organizational Statement: Response to HHS’ Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Update NPWH Joins 29 Organizations in an Open Letter Urging COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Maternal Immunization Task Force Urges ACIP to Continue Recommending Vaccines to Pregnant Patients The Urgent Need for the MMR Vaccine as the Best and Most Effective Defense Against Measles Infection ACOG Webinar: Compassionate Conversations: Vaccine Awareness Continuing Education: NPWH has a variety of continuing education opportunities available on our learning management system. NPWH is hosting a live webinar titled “Making Sense of Maternal Immunizations: Vaccine Messaging from Preconception Through Postpartum Webinar” with Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty, MD, on August 27 at 1 pm Eastern. You can register and watch the webinar On Demand by clicking here! Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org. Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty, MD, Ouma Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician, Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, HealthyMamaDoc Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings.
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Providers Advocating for Patients: Caring for Patients with Fibroids
Jul 15, 202500:43:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, speaks with Sateria Venable, BArch, Founder and CEO of the Fibroid Foundation, about the stigma around fibroids, sharing stories of individuals with fibroids and dissecting how WHNPs and APRNs can ensure their patients feel heard when it comes to diagnosing and treating their fibroids. Show Notes: The Fibroid Foundation is a leading nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, advancing research, and supporting individuals impacted by uterine fibroids. Founded by patient advocate Sateria Venable, the organization empowers patients with education, fosters community support, and advocates for equitable care and treatment options. Learn more at www.fibroidfoundation.org. NPWH is the professional community for WHNP-BCs, APRNs, and students providing women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH, our membership, and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Resources: HER Hub Uterine Fibroids HER Hub Heavy Menstrual Bleeding NPWH Periods and Bleeding Infographic WHNP Resources and Toolkits Continuing Education: NPWH has a variety of continuing education opportunities available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org. Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer Sateria Venable, BArch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Fibroid Foundation Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings.
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