1/ A friend mentioned wanting to reignite her interest in the women’s health space and was looking for resources/people/newsletters to get started. I made a list that definitely exceeded the appropriate email length…but every one is worth the subscribe. So here it is.
2/ Femtech Focus (@FemTech_Focus): nonprofit providing resources & community, committed to prioritizing women-centered health & wellness. Newsletter: femtechfocus.org (scroll down to subscribe). Check out the podcast too, hosted by the ever-enthusiastic @drbrittb!
3/ Femtech Insider (@femtechinsider): portal for innovation in women's health. Insightful trend reports and virtual events (plus a job board if you're looking!). Newsletter: femtechinsider.com/newsletter/
4/ The 19th (@19thnews): an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Informative and in-depth (but worth your time!) newsletters: 19thnews.org
5/ Christina Farr (@chrissyfarr): journalist and investor who writes Second Opinion, a substack on health tech news and trends. Shares her unfiltered thoughts on where health tech is going with incredible clarity, conviction, and evidence. Subscribe: ovsecondopinion.substack.com
7/ Rock Health (@rock_health): VC fund dedicated to digital health. Great industry reports and a perfectly succinct newsletter citing key headlines and recent funding wins for healthcare startups. Subscribe (scroll to bottom): rockhealth.com
8/ The Guttmacher Institute (@Guttmacher): research & policy org advancing sexual/reproductive health & rights. Phenomenal source for trend reports, data and facts. Doing amazing work reporting on abortion & sex ed in the US. Newsletter (scroll to bottom): guttmacher.org
9/ Caroline Criado Pérez (@CCriadoPerez): author of "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men", a MUST read, the title says it all. goodreads.com/book/show/4110…. I recently subscribed to Caroline's newsletter; so far loving her sass and GIF game: carolinecriadoperez.com
11/ Women's Health Innovation Coalition by Springboard Enterprises (@WHICoalition, @SpringboardEnt): I love their web forums about how health conditions specifically and uniquely impact women. Hopefully a new series coming in 2022 🤞 2021 recordings here: womens.health/womens-health-…