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The 2026 National Conference on Women’s Health is hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health.
Get ready to explore breakthroughs in research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions that affect women across the lifespan. Learn about opportunities to bridge gaps between evidence and implementation and drive cross-sector innovation to modernize patient care and promote better health.
Registration for this event is now closed. Onsite registration will not be available.
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Plan Your Visit
The HHS National Conference on Women’s Health is being held at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This iconic hotel offers a perfect blend of historic elegance and modern convenience. The hotel's prime location near the National Mall and other major attractions offers ample opportunities for exploration and enjoyment beyond the conference.
For your convenience, a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Omni Shoreham has been secured for conference attendees. Rates are available for a limited time and won't last long!
To make your hotel reservation, use the link below or call Omni Reservations at 1-800-THE-OMNI and refer to NCWH2026.
Meet Our Speakers - Hidden for now. Sample Style
Mark Anderson
Cybersecurity Analyst at SecureNet Solutions
Sarah Johnson
Co-founder and CEO, TechLaunch Ventures
Dr. Allison Martinez
Chief Scientist at TechFusion Labs
Schedule at a Glance
Preventing and Reversing Chronic Diseases in Women and Girls
03/12/2026 01:00 PM
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Earn CE Credits
With interdisciplinary collaboration at its core, the HHS National Conference on Women’s Health will feature timely sessions addressing critical issues in women’s health and opportunities to earn continuing education (CE) credits across multiple specialties. This activity will be accredited through the Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) process, ensuring that the learning experience supports collaborative, team-based care. CE credit will be available across a range of professional disciplines, with final session-specific accreditation details to be shared closer to the event.
Earn CE Credits
With interdisciplinary collaboration at its core, the HHS National Conference on Women’s Health will feature timely sessions addressing critical issues in women’s health and opportunities to earn continuing education (CE) credits across multiple specialties.
This activity will be accredited through the Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) process, ensuring that the learning experience supports collaborative, team-based care. CE credit will be available across a range of professional disciplines, with final session-specific accreditation details to be shared closer to the event.
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Plan Your Visit
The HHS National Conference on Women’s Health is being held at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This iconic hotel offers a perfect blend of historic elegance and modern convenience. The hotel's prime location near the National Mall and other major attractions offers ample opportunities for exploration and enjoyment beyond the conference.
For your convenience, a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Omni Shoreham has been secured for conference attendees. Rates are available until February 17, 2026, or until the block sells out – whichever comes first.
To make your hotel reservation, use the link below or call Omni Reservations at 1-800-THE-OMNI and refer to NCWH2026.
Laura Delano
Laura Delano is an author, speaker, and consultant, and the founder of Inner Compass Initiative, a nonprofit organization that helps people make informed choices about taking and safely tapering off psychiatric drugs while working to shift culture, science, and policy away from medicalized responses to human suffering. Laura has worked as an advocate within and beyond the mental health system and has spent the past 15 years working with individuals and families around the world seeking guidance and support for psychiatric drug withdrawal. She is regularly turned to by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals wishing to learn about safer medication tapering protocols. Her book, Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance, was published in March 2025.