Upcoming events

  • Endometriosis Educational Pamphlet Focus Groups

    June 13, 16, & 18, 2026
    Location: Houston, TX

    WHRAC is supporting recruitment efforts for a University of Connecticut research study evaluating an educational pamphlet about endometriosis designed for adolescents. Participants must be 18–22 years old, diagnosed with endometriosis, and living in the Houston area. Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for participating.

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  • Storying the Unseen: A Woman’s Pain Writing Workshop

    Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1 PM ET
    Location: Virtual

    Join authors Michelle Koubek (75 Years ~ A Woman’s Life in Verse), Abby Gray (Impatiently Waiting for Miracles), and Arden Cartrette (Moving Forward, Not Moving On: A Realistic Guide to Grief After Pregnancy Loss) for a reflective virtual workshop exploring storytelling, grief, healing, and women’s lived experiences. No writing experience required.

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Past events

  • Women’s Health Advocates Capitol Hill Day

    May 21, 2026
    Washington, DC

    Leah Chapman and Emma Richardson met with congressional offices representing Texas and Washington to discuss issues related to gaps in women’s health research and care access.

  • Illuminators®: Navigating the Waters to Advance the Health of Women

    May 20, 2026
    Washington, DC

    A conference that brought together leaders across healthcare and industry. WHRAC Founder & Executive Director Leah Chapman moderated Panel 3: CMS and Private Insurance Coverage.

  • Weight Bias & Stigma in Fertility Care

    May 5, 2026
    University of Connecticut Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health

    WHRAC presented a talk at the UConn Rudd Center on weight bias, stigma, and barriers to care in fertility treatment.

  • Mocktails & Menopause: Film Screening + Panel

    March 21, 2026
    Houston, TX

    WHRAC hosted a sold-out menopause event featuring The M Factor and a panel discussion with physicians and a patient advocate.

  • Diet & Endometriosis Webinar

    March 13, 2026
    Virtual

    Rachelle Mallik, a nationally recognized registered dietitian, shared an evidence-based overview of dietary approaches to endometriosis symptom management.

  • WHRAC Holiday Social

    December 17, 2025
    Houston, TX

    We gathered for a cozy, community-centered evening of connection, conversation, and seasonal cheer. Velvet Oak Tavern donated 10% of all purchases to support WHRAC’s 2026 programming.

  • Book Signing & Cards of Comfort Station

    December 14, 2025
    Jacksonville, FL

    Author Michelle Koubek joined the Ortega Village Holiday Market and signed copies of 75 Years: A Woman’s Life in Verse. All proceeds benefited WHRAC.

  • Understanding Bowel Endometriosis: From Surgery to Systemic Change

    November 13, 2025
    Virtual

    WHRAC hosted a webinar on bowel endometriosis featuring Dr. Punam Amin, a colorectal surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine, and Nicole Notar, a patient advocate with Endo Excision For All.

  • APHA Annual Meeting WHRAC Reception

    November 4, 2025
    Washington, D.C.

    WHRAC hosted a reception during the APHA Annual Meeting, bringing together researchers, advocates, and partners working across women’s health.

  • APHA 2025 Annual Meeting

    November 3, 2025
    Washington, D.C.

    WHRAC delivered an oral presentation entitled, “Lifetime Infertility Prevalence and Public Opinion of State Policies in Support of In Vitro Fertilization in the United States.”

  • ASRM 2025 Scientific Congress

    October 27, 2025
    San Antonio, TX

    WHRAC delivered an oral presentation: “A Closer Look at Public Opinion of IVF Access and Insurance Coverage: Variations by Political Affiliation and Sociodemographic Factors.”

  • San Antonio Walk of Hope

    October 26, 2025
    San Antonio, TX

    WHRAC hosted a vendor booth at the Walk of Hope benefiting RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, offering resources and support to the infertility community.

  • Missing Pieces Support Group Life After Loss 5K & Fun Run

    October 18, 2025
    Houston, TX

    WHRAC hosted a vendor booth, offering resources, meeting participants, and showing support for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

  • M.E.N.D.'s Greater Houston Walk to Remember

    October 11, 2025
    Kingwood, TX

    WHRAC hosted a vendor booth at this meaningful ceremony honoring families affected by pregnancy and infant loss, offering support and resources.