NPWH Celebrates 29th Annual Conference with Over 800 Attendees
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RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) recently celebrated the 29th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference, a significant event that brought together over 800 women’s health professionals from across the country.
Dr. Jessica Wells, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, the Board President of NPWH, expressed the importance of the gathering.
The conference featured a wide range of sessions, addressing timely and rapidly evolving issues in women’s healthcare. Topics included GLP-1 therapy, menopause, hormone therapy, sexual health, breast and cervical cancer screening, high-risk pregnancy, STI care, adolescent health, and emerging approaches to integrative care. These sessions emphasized evidence-based, practical strategies that clinicians could implement in their practices.
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula joined the attendees on the opening day of the conference, issuing a proclamation recognizing Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Week in Richmond. Mayor Avula highlighted the essential role WHNPs play in the health of women, families, and communities.
A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the 2026 NPWH Inspiration Awards in Women’s Health. The awards recognized leaders whose work is advancing the profession. Honorees included Dr. Kathryn Atkin, DNP, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC; Dr. Carmen Giurgescu, PhD, RN, WHNP, FAAN; Dr. Julie Jenkins, DNP, WHNP-BC, FNPWH; and Major Kristin Kepler, USAF, NC, DNP, WHNP-BC, FNP. NPWH also presented the 2026 Fran Way Legacy Award to Susan Kendig, JD, WHNP-BC, FAANP, in honor of her career-long contributions to women’s healthcare through practice, policy, education, and advocacy.
The conference also welcomed the 2026 Fellows of NPWH: Dr. Brooke Faught, Dr. Kristin Gianelis, and Dr. Kettie Romain Louis. The Fellows were recognized for their contributions, including healthcare education and advocacy, and efforts to strengthen nursing education and improve health outcomes for women in Haiti.
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health continues to play a crucial role in advancing the profession through education, evidence-based clinical guidance, advocacy, and professional leadership. The 29th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference serves as a testament to the organization’s commitment to transforming women’s healthcare across the lifespan.