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March is also Women’s History Month! This year’s theme celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” According to Hope House’s Director of Outpatient Treatment, Barry Grant and Outpatient Admissions Coordinator, Kelli Phillips, “as we enter the month of March, this may very well be one of ─ if not ─ the most significant month of them all. Women’s History highlights a special time to recognize those who have brought us all from non-existence to where we are today. Keep in mind: everyone who came to be did so through the body of a woman. Diversity describes the degree to which institutions and organizations represent the compositional heterogeneity of individual characteristics within the workforce (Ferdman, 2013). Equity means that everyone has access to what is necessary to be successful. Inclusion exists when barriers are eliminated and when people are valued and appreciated as themselves, and then become willing and able to fully be involved in decision‐making (Jordan & Jegede, 2020). This creates a space of inclusiveness in which those seeking solutions, and providers from diverse backgrounds have an opportunity to equally collaborate and contribute toward improving outcomes for all people. In 1908, amidst dreadfully cruel working conditions 15,000 women took to the streets in New York demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. The following year, National Women’s Day was announced to honor the strikers. In 1910 it went global, and the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911. For much of the 20th century, International Women’s Day was acknowledged and celebrated by people at the grassroots level, a rallying point for social justice. It was not until 1975 – International Women’s Year – that the United Nations adopted International Women’s Day on the 8 of March, and it is still celebrated.” To read more about Women’s History Month and its impact on our Outpatient program here at Hope House, please subscribe to our newsletter at https://lnkd.in/ebggD758.

🚨 Breaking the Silence on Black Women's Healthcare 🚨 Proud to announce my latest article on Psychology Today where I explore the critical issues surrounding the healthcare experience of Black women. Too often, their voices are silenced, and it's time for change. In this article, you'll learn: ✅ The systemic barriers Black women face in healthcare. ✅ Why the healthcare system needs a cultural shift. ✅ What we can do to improve care for Black women. Join the conversation and help break the silence. 💬 Read the full article here #BlackWomensHealth #HealthcareEquity #HolisticHealth #CulturalShift #Empowerment https://lnkd.in/eZPe8Z_q

We're commemorating Women's History Month by honoring extraordinary trailblazers who have profoundly influenced the landscape of healthcare. From pioneering doctors to compassionate nurses, their contributions are immeasurable and essential. Let's raise a toast to the remarkable women who have healed, innovated, and inspired generations. Highlighted below are just a few of these extraordinary women: - Elizabeth Blackwell, MD: The first woman in the United States to be granted an MD degree in 1849. - Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD: The first African American woman in the United States to earn an MD degree. - Florence Nightingale: A pioneering figure in nursing and healthcare reform. - Antonia Novello, MD: A dedicated public health advocate who made history as the first female and first Hispanic US Surgeon General in 1990. She spearheaded numerous health campaigns to enhance healthcare access, particularly for women, children, and minority populations. - Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung: The first Chinese American woman to become a physician. She established one of the earliest Western medical clinics in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1920s. - Susan La Flesche Picotte: Widely recognized as one of the first Indigenous people and the first Indigenous woman to earn a medical degree. She was a fervent advocate for public health and other critical issues. It's noteworthy that female physicians now constitute over 36% of the healthcare workforce, a significant rise from 6% in 1950. Additionally, Black and Hispanic women now make up 11.5% of the physician workforce, and this percentage continues to grow steadily. #womeninhealthcare #womenshistorymonth #trendsetters #healthcare #medicine #healthcare #pioners

Great news during Women's History Month! President Biden announced today critical funding to address the gap in women's health care. Nia Impact Capital has been investing in companies solving for women's health care needs. "Medications, treatments and medical school textbooks are based on men and their bodies but that ends today. Finally, women will get the health care they deserve." ---First Lady Jill Biden We are thrilled to see our government committing to research for women's health. Stay tuned for our impact report on this topic, to be released later this week. #WomensHealth #InvestingInWomen #NiaImpactCapital #HealthCare #investingwithpurpose #impactinvesting

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You've heard the myths about gender-affirming healthcare for youth, but what are the facts? In my latest for Xtra Magazine, I delve into the safety, availability, and effectiveness of gender-affirming healthcare for youth https://lnkd.in/gV_xbpky

📣 LAUNCHED: EmBody to EmPower - a resource for young women about accessing healthcare in Scotland. ➡️ Check out the resources here: https://lnkd.in/erTY7att ✏️ We have co-designed these new resources with 14 young women as part of the EmBody to EmPower project. The resource aims to help create a more inclusive understanding of what a positive experience of accessing healthcare is, and how young women can build the skills and confidence to self-advocate within healthcare settings. 📑 Our Status of Young Women in Scotland 22-23 report identified changes that were needed throughout the healthcare journey to improve young women's experiences of accessing healthcare. 🏥 If you are a young woman or person of a marginalised gender living in Scotland, we hope this resource will support you with your own journey to accessing the healthcare you need and deserve. #EmBodyToEmPower #SYWS23 #HealthcareJourney #Healthcare #IntersectionalFeminism

EmBody to EmPower is here! The resource was made possible by our most recent 'Status of Young Women in Scotland' project on young women’s access to healthcare in Scotland, which engaged with nearly 1,000 young people across Scotland. So many young women we engaged with had a story about being dismissed in a healthcare setting, where they had come away from an interaction with a medical professional feeling like they had not been heard. This results in young women having to push and push to access the health care they need and deserve, a responsibility which should not lie upon them.     Young women want to be heard, seen, listened to and validated. They want healthcare professionals to take them seriously. They no longer want to experience medical misogyny or gaslighting in healthcare settings. Young women asked for better access to information and signposting for bespoke services. They want better education for themselves around accessing healthcare, they want to know their rights, and about how conditions might affect them differently, acknowledging that women’s health is not widely discussed, nor is it widely researched.  Access the resource via the links below!

Did you know that up until 1993, women were largely excluded from participating in clinical trials?   About three decades later, women remain underrepresented in clinical trials. They account for about 29-34% of participants despite being half the population. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the women who have taken part in important research to help doctors better understand how treatments impact all people, and we invite women to learn more about clinical trials and how they may help play a part in bridging this gap. Learn more about the history of women in clinical trials: https://lnkd.in/dpvfNa3M