{"id":253,"date":"2021-02-10T18:18:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T18:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.csg.org\/tcs\/?p=253"},"modified":"2021-02-10T18:18:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T18:18:47","slug":"women-in-government-provides-covid-19-programs-and-resources-during-unprecedented-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.csg.org\/tcs\/2021\/02\/10\/women-in-government-provides-covid-19-programs-and-resources-during-unprecedented-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Women In Government Provides COVID-19 Programs and Resources During Unprecedented Times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Women In Government Foundation (WIG), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators that provides leadership opportunities, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues to all&nbsp;women state legislators across the country. WIG is also an Affiliate of the Council of State Governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many other organizations in 2020, WIG pivoted to virtual programs and events due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. During this pivot, WIG hosted virtual policy round-table events for women state legislators, private sector stakeholders, and others. Throughout the past year, Women In Government produced seventeen COVID-19 related virtual programs, and you can find these resources and recorded events on our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womeningovernment.org\">www.womeningovernment.org<\/a>. &nbsp;They are also listed below. We hope that you will check them out and that they are helpful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Available WIG COVID Resources:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Virtual Policy Roundtable: Stepping Up in Times of Crisis: COVID-19 and Kidney Failure<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday July 29: Stepping Up In Times Of Crisis COVID - 19 And Kidney Failure by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F869634586&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a02. Document: COVID and Sickle Cell Disease: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womeningovernment.org\/sites\/default\/files\/COVID-19%20and%20Sickle%20Cell%20Disease%20-%20Hematology.org_.pdf\">https:\/\/www.womeningovernment.org\/sites\/default\/files\/COVID-19%20and%20Sickle%20Cell%20Disease%20-%20Hematology.org_.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a03. Virtual Policy Roundtable: COVID 19: Ongoing Impact on Cancer Patients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday June 10: COVID - 19 Ongoing Impact On Cancer Patients AND Cystic Fibrosis by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F838198633&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Virtual Policy Roundtable: Physically Distanced But Socially Engaged: My Cystic Fibrosis Life<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday June 10: COVID - 19 Ongoing Impact On Cancer Patients AND Cystic Fibrosis by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F838198633&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>5. Virtual Policy Roundtable: \u00a0Update On The COVID &#8211; 19 Outbreak Impact Of Diagnostic Testing Modalities: <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday May 20: Update On The COVID - 19 Outbreak Impact Of Diagnostic Testing Modalities by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F833387047&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>Virtual Policy Roundtable: Disparities in COVID-19 in People of Color:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday May 6: Disparities in COVID-19 in People of Color &amp; FirstNet Emergency Response by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F819090298&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a07. Virtual Policy Roundtable: Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry Battle Against COVID: Progress Update and Hope<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday April 15: Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry Battle Against COVID: Progress Update and Hope by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F814154650&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> <strong>Virtual Policy Roundtable: What The CARES Act Means For Small Businesses Individuals And NonProfits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday April 29: What The CARES Act Means For Small Businesses Individuals And NonProfits by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F811339255&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>9. Virtual Policy Roundtable: Developing A Vaccine for COVID-19:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday April 22: Developing A Vaccine for COVID-19 by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F805426996&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>10. Virtual Policy Roundtable: Protecting Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday April 8: Protecting Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F803115199&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. Virtual Policy Roundtable: The Value Of Good Chemistry During Challenging Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#WIGWednesday May 13: The Value of Good Chemistry During Challenging Times by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F824786473&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12. Virtual Policy Roundtable: CDC COVID Update for Legislators: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womeningovernment.org\/sites\/default\/files\/WIGWednesdays%20Transcript-March%2025%202020.pdf\">https:\/\/www.womeningovernment.org\/sites\/default\/files\/WIGWednesdays%20Transcript-March%2025%202020.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13. Podcast:<em> Bridging the Education Technology Gap: Project 10 Million:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bridging the Education Divide by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F921780349&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1&#038;in=user-548999638-454857255%2Fsets%2Fwomen-in-government-podcast-1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14.<\/strong> <strong>Podcast: <em>Malnutrition in Vulnerable Populations:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Malnutrition in Vulnerable Populations by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F904453366&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15.<\/strong> <strong>Podcast:<\/strong> <em><strong>Lessons Learned: Caring for Employees, Patients, and the Community During COVID-19: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lessons Learned: Caring for Employees, Patients and the Community During COVID-19 by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F952606849&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16. Podcast:<\/strong><em><strong> Pandemic Preparedness for Public Health Labs: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pandemic Preparedness for Public Health Labs Podcast by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F948079438&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17. Podcast: <\/strong><em><strong>New Normal, Same Cancer: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Normal, Same Cancer by Women In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F961904221&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1200&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1&#038;in=user-548999638-454857255%2Fsets%2Fwomen-in-government-podcast-1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Women In Government will continue to provide resources relating to COVID-19. Be sure to visit our website and follow us on social media to stay informed about upcoming virtual events and available resources!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women In Government Foundation (WIG), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators that provides leadership opportunities, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues to all&nbsp;women state legislators across the country. WIG is also an Affiliate of the Council of State Governments. 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