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Who We Are
The Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health is based at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University and publishes the peer-reviewed journal Women's Health Issues. Our mission is to identify and study aspects of healthcare and public health, including legal and policy issues, that affect women’s health at different life stages; to foster awareness of and facilitate dialogue around issues that affect women’s health; and to promote interdisciplinary research, coordination, and information dissemination.
Women's Health Issues
We publish high-quality peer-reviewed research on topics that affect women's health across the lifespan.
Commentaries call for improvements in policy, research, and practice to improve women's health.
Our supplements collect recent research on important women's health topics.
Scientific Integrity Work
We work to educate lawmakers about legislation that can help ensure the federal government produces and uses scientific evidence appropriately.
We collaborate with other organizations to promote science-based policymaking across the federal government.
We comment on proposed actions by federal agencies that have implications for scientific integrity and women's health.
Recent Articles
Leadership Transition at the Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health
July 1, 2025
Julia Strasser is stepping down from her position as Executive Director to devote more attention to research. Anne Rossier Markus will serve as Acting Director.
Yan Wang Joins Women’s Health Issues Editorial Board
June 18, 2025
Yan Wang, MD, DrPH, Associate Professor in the Department of Prevention and Community Health at GWSPH, has joined the Women’s Health Issues Editorial Board.
Higher Cost-sharing Associated with Fewer Psychotherapy Sessions for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Study Finds
June 4, 2025
The new WHI Editor's Choice article examined out-of-pocket costs and psychotherapy sessions attended by perinatal enrollees in employer-sponsored plans.