CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito and actress Halle Berry hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday regarding the Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act.
The bipartisan legislation would boost federal menopause research and coordinate existing programs within the government in relation to menopause and women’s health.
“Menopause can impact every aspect of a woman’s life – from their career to their relationships – and for too long, it has been whispered about among our friends and health care providers,” said Senator Capito. “I’m thrilled to have Halle Berry join us in West Virginia to discuss this important issue that she has so fiercely advocated for through many efforts. Her voice, along with the expertise of the individuals we heard from at the roundtable, are so valuable as we work together to address the realities that women are facing every day.”
The Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act stands to expand and strengthen research on the federal level with regard to menopause, health care workforce training, awareness, and education efforts.
Halle Berry expressed enthusiasm with regard to the partnership with Senator Capito, stating, “Women have deserved more from our healthcare systems for far too long, but that’s about to change. I’m thrilled to be in West Virginia and am grateful for Senator Capito’s leadership on the bipartisan Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act. I look forward to working alongside her to get it over the finish line.”
