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Harvard launches influencer program to fight menopause misinformation

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 7:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health launches influencer program, set to begin early 2027, to combat menopause misinformation.
The program received a portion of Aspen Digital’s $60 million Workplace Innovation Now Challenge prize.
Pivotal, a Melinda French Gates foundation, provides support to expand workplace options for women.
Over 1,400 creators, including psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani with 1 million Instagram followers, have joined.
Training urges influencers to use evidence-based, easily accessible sources.

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health launches influencer program, set to begin early 2027, to combat menopause misinformation.
The program received a portion of Aspen Digital’s $60 million Workplace Innovation Now Challenge prize.
Pivotal, a Melinda French Gates foundation, provides support to expand workplace options for women.
Over 1,400 creators, including psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani with 1 million Instagram followers, have joined.
Training urges influencers to use evidence-based, easily accessible sources.