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☷Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Women s Health Research Event at the University of Illinois Chicago
White House ( By Press Release office)
Jan 13,2024
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Women in this country tend to live longer than men , but what is the quality of those extra years? Can they enjoy time with their grandchildren without pain? Can they go for a walk without feeling exhausted? Many women live with chronic diseases that we don ' t fully understand and lack effective treatment options . With the White House Initiative on Women ' s Health Research , we aim to prioritize women ' s health and ensure they receive more answers than questions from their doctors . We want medicine to meet the needs of everyone . No woman or girl should ever be dismissed with claims that it ' s all in their head or just stress . Last year , Maria Shriver approached me about this problem , and it really struck a chord . When I discussed it with Joe , he didn ' t waste any time and took immediate action . That ' s just the kind of person he is . He learns about a problem and tackles it head - on . Together , we will make this future a reality . And now , I ' m delighted to introduce someone who has been a powerful advocate for women ' s health . She has raised awareness about menopause and is helping us create a brighter and healthier future for women . Please join me in welcoming Halle Berry . In November , we launched the White House Initiative on Women ' s Health Research . Today , Halle and I are here because the University of Illinois Chicago is conducting groundbreaking research on menopause . Every woman will experience menopause , yet there is a shocking lack of information on how to manage and treat its symptoms . UIC is working to change that , and I ' m thankful to Pauline for hosting us . If you talk to any woman in America about her healthcare , chances are she has a story to share . You know the type of woman I ' m talking about . The one who suffers from debilitating migraines without any answers or effective treatments . The one who goes through menopause and leaves her doctor ' s appointments with more questions than solutions . It ' s a common experience for many women , and it needs to change . My husband , President Biden , is taking action to address these issues .
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