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Women's Health Advances at Northwell Forum
27 Oct
Summary
- Forum united leaders to advance women's health.
- AI's role in women's health was a key discussion.
- Patient story highlighted integrated care's impact.
The Constellation Forum 2026, hosted by Northwell Health in New York City, recently concluded its two-day summit dedicated to women's health. Health care leaders, researchers, investors, policymakers, and innovators convened to assess the current state of women's health and chart a path forward.
Dr. John D'Angelo, Northwell's CEO, emphasized the need to address underinvestment and underrepresentation in women's health. The forum explored how emerging technologies, data insights, and innovative care models are transforming the field, moving women's health from an "afterthought" to a central focus.
A session titled "Where AI and Women's Health Intersect" explored the potential of artificial intelligence to shape future care. This discussion highlighted Anthropic's work in deploying AI for global health benefits.
Fatimah Shepherd, a Northwell patient, shared her impactful story of receiving coordinated care across multiple specialties, which led to the healthy delivery of her son and a life-saving kidney transplant. Her experience serves as a model for collaborative medicine, especially for Black women who face higher maternal mortality rates.
The forum featured numerous prominent speakers, including representatives from the Milken Institute, Yale School of Medicine, the NIH, ACOG, and U.S. Congress, underscoring a broad, community-driven effort to improve women's health outcomes.
