Endo Black, Inc. is a Black-women-led nonprofit organization advocating for and educating Black women living with and impacted by endometriosis. Our philosophy is to engage, educate, and encourage endo sisters. Currently, there's a complete lack of awareness surrounding AA women and WOC affected by endometriosis. AA women are 50% less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis. According to the Black Women’s Health Imperative, this is due to providers thinking pain is caused by something else and not having access to proper health care and resources to get help. AA women are constantly misdiagnosed, and there's a lack of resources and research for AA women. And lastly, racial injustice and health equity within the medical community. EB, Inc. provides a solution to the community through creating: 1. a safe atmosphere of support because no one should feel alone. 2. endo-sisterly love, genuine bonds, and friendships. 3. opportunities for education on women’s reproductive health in the community. 4. a dialogue around what policies, laws, and regulations must be changed to meet the needs of women affected by endometriosis. What we do: - Host support groups and private group sessions - Have events such as Mocktails & Cocktails where we discuss intimate topics and how it correlated with endo - Host conferences and meet and greets for community members - Implementation of Community Outreach Programs such as Period Care Initiative - Host programs to discuss racial injustice and health equity and more. Are you interested in hosting your fundraiser event or donating? Or sponsorship and collaboration, you may contact us at info@endoblack.org. If you're looking for a representative to speak to your company organization about Endo Black, Inc., how to support your employees, how to become an Ally, or more, email the founder at Lauren.Kornegay@endoblack.org.
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Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of those assigned female of birth, yet it still takes an average of 7-9 years to receive a formal diagnosis. A recent article published in The Lancet explores the disparities in #endometriosis diagnosis and treatment. These disparities are important to address because endometriosis greatly impacts the quality of life of those with the disease. The article works to explain the reasons for the disparity in endometriosis understanding through factors like the #normalization of menstrual pain, #race, #taboos surrounding sexual and reproductive health, and a lack of governmental #funding. Interested in learning more? Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gFG2DjSB Thanks to team member Serena Cavalier for helping craft this great knowledge translation content!
This past weekend, we had the privilege of supporting BLOOM, hosted by the LELA Foundation. It was an incredible event! We attended inspiring workshops led by some of our favorites, Idhaliz Flores, PhD and Dr. Jose D. Eugenio-Colon, and had the opportunity to connect with others in the endometriosis community. 💛 Thanks again for the invite!!!
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**Exciting News from Our Practice!** I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully incorporated and begun performing *advanced endometriosis-specific and fibroid-specific imaging protocols* in partnership with HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. These protocols enable more accurate preoperative diagnoses and surgical planning. While negative imaging doesn’t always exclude the presence of disease, precise imaging greatly aids in planning effective surgeries. As always, our practice remains committed to delivering patient-centered and evidence-based care to help those dealing with endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids achieve better outcomes and an improved quality of life. #Endometriosis #Fibroids #Adenomyosis #WomensHealth #Gynecology #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #AdvancedImaging #EndometriosisAwareness #FibroidAwareness #PatientCenteredCare #WestPalmBeach #WomensHealthSpecialist #ReproductiveHealth
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Director EPP Coaching and Consulting; WES Board member, Founding Principal World Endometriosis Organisations (WEO)
#WEO Webinar: #ENDOMETRIOSIS IN THE WORKPLACE. Wednesday 23rd October. Register now! The clock is ticking. https://lnkd.in/gXnsAn6w The impact #endometriosis can have on the career of those with #endometriosis and the dire world-wide workplace consequences, is well published. BUT, how do we address this major issue? We can all play a pivotal role in initiating innovative, professional and respected programmes specific to the workplace and relevant to our setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear what Endometriosis UK and Endometriosis Australia have initiated to address this workplace issue. We are also delighted that the ESAF, Sri Lanka, will inspire us with their most recent event planned for November. Their initiative is designed to deliver a strong message on #endometriosis which will not only break the silence on the medical aspect, but a hit at the cultural and social stigma which pose as thick barriers against creating open dialogues.
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SWHR believes that sharing women’s individual experiences and journeys can help us better inform providers and policy decision-makers on critical gaps in women’s health. In our latest video, Dr. Soyini Hawkins shares her personal experiences as both an #endometriosis patient and health care provider and discusses the importance of shared decision-making in the treatment process. Watch "Journey to Wellness with Endometriosis: Soyini’s Story" today! https://ow.ly/ZXes50TNxjZ #SWHRtalksEndometriosis
✨ Announcement from Endo Black, Inc.! ✨ Typically, we host our Annual Endo Black Awards Gala in October. However, after listening to our community, we’ve decided to shift our focus this year. Instead of the gala, we are dedicating our energy to advocacy, research, policy efforts, and impactful programming to better serve our community. 🎤 Hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Soyini Hawkins, the 2023 Endo Medical Disruptor Award recipient, as she calls for accessible, equitable care for all. 🌐 Visit https://lnkd.in/e73drWcp to learn more about our mission and get involved in this important work. #EmpoweringEndoSistas #Research #Policy #HealthAdvocacy #EndometriosisAwareness #EndoBlack
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#ENDOMETRIOSIS IN THE WORKPLACE - a global health issue. How do those with #endometriosis manage at work? How do #employers manage this common and debilitating condition many #employees live with? Are there programmes that help the workforce overall? Hear about innovations in this field from the UK and Australia. Share with your teams and networks to learn how we can address the staggering statistics that impact people with endometriosis being able to work and how we can improve productivity and wellbeing around the world. PLUS: hear what's happening in Sri Lanka #ESAF and an update about the #WCE2025 #WorldCongressEndometriosis in Sydney in May. Lots on - REGISTER - see you there! #WEO - Endometriosis in the Workplace Webinar
Please join us! Click the link below to join the ENDO-Served Study and help improve healthcare outcomes for women like you. Enrollment link: https://lnkd.in/e9ZQ5scB This research is led by Dr. Jhumka Gupta, Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Department of Global and Community Health, and conducted in partnership with Endo Black, Inc. All data collected will remain confidential, and the survey is solely for research purposes. You may contact Dr. Gupta at jgupta4@gmu.edu to learn more about ENDO-Served [IRBNet Number:1871653-3 Join the study today, enroll below. Via ENDO-Served
Endometriosis Toolkit: A Patient Engagement Guide Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)’s toolkit is designed to empower individuals with endometriosis in navigating their care. The toolkit provides easy-to-understand information on menstrual health, guidance on endometriosis diagnosis and treatment, and tips for interacting with your health care provider. The toolkit aims to facilitate productive conversations between patients and health care providers so people with endometriosis can get the care they need. https://lnkd.in/edKEErKB