Essentially Women

Essentially Women is a community for providers catering to mastectomy, compression, and women’s health. We foster lasting relationships that help our more than 500 members and vendor partners build alliances and strong business. And we provide the resources members need to lower costs, maximize revenue, operate more efficiently, and expand business operations.

BECOME A MEMBER

The value of belonging...

Essentially Women Helps Members Sustain a Competitive Advantage.

We provide the resources members need to lower costs, maximize revenue, operate more efficiently, and expand business operations.

We partner with leading manufacturers, industry experts, and healthcare professionals to promote successful business practices, enhance communication, offer networking opportunities and provide extensive educational resources.

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Member Benefits at a Glance

  • Group purchasing discounts & rewards
  • Online business-to-business marketplace
  • Access to interactive online discussion board
  • Legislative updates & industry advocacy
  • Access to Lily, EW's mother-baby program

Become A Member

As an EW-Vendor you receive:

  • Access to a network of more than 500 women’s healthcare providers
  • Marketing channels to increase sales
  • Education and advocacy regarding women’s healthcare
  • Brand recognition as a thought leader in women’s healthcare

Become a Vendor

From Our Experts

VGM Calls for 2025 Heartland Conference Speakers thumbnail VGM Calls for 2025 Heartland Conference Speakers VGM is now accepting proposals from prospective speakers for its annual Heartland Conference, taking place June 9-11, 2025. Empowering Through Education: Inside Jay Ann Intimates' Community Event thumbnail Empowering Through Education: Inside Jay Ann Intimates' Community Event Jay Ann Intimates, a member of Essentially Women, recently hosted a highly successful expo for local medical professionals and patients in Philadelphia, PA. Patient-Centered Care: The Key to Performance Excellence thumbnail Patient-Centered Care: The Key to Performance Excellence Adopting a patient-centered care mindset is crucial for DME providers to remain relevant and competitive in an increasingly patient-focused healthcare system. Look to Address Gaps in Women's Health thumbnail Look to Address Gaps in Women's Health A recent article from HME News features Nikki Jensen, VP, Essentially Women, discussing the persistent gaps in women's health and the efforts to address them. Patient-Centered Care, More Than a Buzz Word? thumbnail Patient-Centered Care, More Than a Buzz Word? The delivery of patient-centered care should be one of the main focuses of the DME provider. This delivery of care is one of the main components of ACOs. Updates To Lymphedema Benefit thumbnail Updates To Lymphedema Benefit A recent article by Medtrade Monday outlined the latest news regarding the lymphedema benefit. Empowered Leadership: Women Driving Excellence in HME thumbnail Empowered Leadership: Women Driving Excellence in HME A powerful and engaging panel session at the 2024 Focus at Heartland Conference included female leaders sharing their perspectives on leadership. Reflecting on Focus at Heartland Conference 2024: A Vision for Post-Acute Homecare thumbnail Reflecting on Focus at Heartland Conference 2024: A Vision for Post-Acute Homecare On June 10-12, 2024, nearly 900 members, vendor partners, and speakers made the journey to VGM and Essentially Women's headquarters in Waterloo, Iowa, for the Focus at Heartland Conference.