Battle Creek Menopause Event raises an increased need for the care of women with the center of life, effects on the workforce

Event part of the Michigan Women's Commission 'Value Year: It is a movement!' nationwide conversations

Battle Creek, me.– The Michigan Women's Commission (MWC) recently organized a conversation moderated by MWC Commissioner Dr. Tracy joshua With women in the Battle Creek, the third of their “menopause: it is a movement!” Talks take place throughout the state. The discussions will continue to take place throughout the state in order to promote the legislation for political decision -makers of Michigan, who deal with the lack of research and initiatives for research and work in menopause to help women thrive with this natural crossing of life.

“The nationwide hearing meetings of the Commission are an opportunity for Michigander to learn more about menopause in a safe and supportive environment” Cheryl Bergman, Managing Director of the Michigan Women's Commission. “Menopause is a natural phase of life that affects women's health and their effects on the workplace are often overlooked. The Commission is looking forward to more effective discussions in all of Michigan, while we work together to create guidelines and jobs that support women's health in every phase.”

Participant included: Denise CrawfordPresident and CEO, Family Health Center; Dr. Gonzalo J. Rodriguez Jr.Fellow of the American College of obstetricians and gynecologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, Center for Family Health; Jennifer OpdyckeWomen's health teacher, certified medical assistant and certified menopause practitioner, SWMI Health Matters; Susan Bauman, One Master of Science in Nursing, the practitioner of the acute care nursing nurse, certified, Advanced Health & Wellness; State representative Julie Rogers; Phyllis MeadowsSenior Health Programing Fellow, Kresge Foundation; And Dr. Diana Bitner With the Michigan Society of Community pharmacist, the fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Chief Medical Officer and co -founder of True Women's Health.

In the United States, women make up 51% of the population and around 75 million women are currently in perimenopause, menopause or after menopause, with 6,000 other women reaching menopause daily. A Mayo clinic study put the menopause a price tag and estimated the costs of the loss of productivity of the employees due to menopaus symptoms to around 1.8 billion dollars in the USA and the associated health costs of over $ 24 billion. For this reason, the MWC is working on increasing the conversations in menopause.

“The menopause is like puberty; it will happen to all women. Therefore, all efforts will help to raise awareness in the change,” said women seriously, “said women,” said “, said”, “said” “said, said”, said “, said”, “,”, “said”, said “, said”, “said,” said, “,” Dr. Diana Bitner. “It is so important and just the right thing for women to be successful and thrive at work, for our community and the economy.”

In 2024, MWC launched a survey of women throughout the state through their experiences with menopause at work. MWC will use the data to publish a report later this year in order to receive recommendations for the creation of jobs for menopause.

“As a practicing physiotherapist, it is one of my priorities to deal with patients in the office and on the house, so Roger's state representative. “I look forward to seeing the recommendations of menopause that you present this autumn.”

On March 12, 2025, MWC organized an event in women's history with governor Gretchen Whitmer, Halle Berry and Dr. Pauline Maki, who convened parishioners, political decision -makers and health care in order to raise awareness of the lack of information and research into menopause for the health of menopause. This event -kick began with conversations that MWC will conduct around the state to create a safe space for women to share their stories, to conclude local political decision -makers and members of the health professions in order to decide this topic and create political solutions.

“The improvement of the life of women is the cornerstone of my work and the dusting of the health of women is a central part of it” Dr. Gonzalo J. Rodriguez Jr. “Unfortunately, the perception of menopause has led to a lack of data and research that have been ignored so far. I would like to thank the Michigan women's commission for the work they do to eliminate the stigma for menopause, and the public face to face with the doctors who fight for them.

The sponsors of the menopause project include consumer energy, Molina Healthcare and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.

Find out more about the Michigan Women's Commission under Michigan.gov/mwc.