1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

Reinstate Women's Health Initiative funding for vital research The Women's Health Initiative study by the National Institutes of Health holds immense significance, amassing the most comprehensive data on women's health in history. Cutting funding for this groundbreaking research would be detrimental, as it provides crucial insights into various health issues impacting women across diverse communities. As a breast cancer survivor from a neighborhood grappling with high cancer rates, I implore you to advocate for the restoration of funding and prioritization of women's health initiatives in the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. Women's well-being should transcend political divides, as every family, regardless of ideology, has mothers, wives, and daughters whose lives could be improved through continued investment in this vital research. The potential consequences of defunding the Women's Health Initiative are far-reaching and could jeopardize progress in addressing gender-specific health concerns. I urge you to fight for the reinstatement of funding and ensure that women's health remains a priority in the NIH's agenda.