The Institute for Women’s Health (IWH), formerly known as the Center for Research on Women’s Health, was established on the TWU-Denton campus in 1993. The mission of the IWH has always been to gather data and disseminate information that will lead to cost-effective disease prevention and health maintenance programs for women and girls.

In 2003, the IWH joined the College of Health Sciences. The IWH serves as a research and education resource for TWU’s health professions programs on the Denton campus.

The IWH has also forged partnerships that link a variety of academic institutions, community-based organizations, and government agencies united by the common goal of advancing the health and wellbeing of women and girls in Texas.

Please browse our Web site to learn more about the projects and activities of the TWU Institute for Women’s Health. Feel free to contact us any time for additional information.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Nancy DiMarco, Director of the TWU Institute for Women's Health, is the recipient of TWU's 2006 Dr. G. Ann Uhlir Endowed Fellowship for Higher Education Administration. Dr. Nancy DiMarco was selected from applicants for her plan of action, and her interest and ambition for leadership in higher education.

The $1250 fellowship was endowed by Dr. Uhlir in order to promote professional development and growth opportunities for faculty and staff in the area of higher education leadership and administration.  Dr. DiMarco has proposed to use the funding to develop her leadership skills and knowledge. Her goals include increasing the visibility and outreach of the Institute for Women's Health through extending her leadership in the community, University and national professional associations.