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Delayed diagnosis, not receiving treatment and feeling dismissed are just some examples of what women can experience due to gender bias in healthcare, as shown in this article from Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). No one should face bias and discrimination in healthcare - that's why Women's Health Victoria is driving change to reach gender equity in health. https://lnkd.in/gNkTGumK #womenshealth #health #healthcare #genderbias #genderequality

A recent study titled "Sex/Gender Disparities in Preemptive Referrals for Kidney Transplantation" sheds light on the critical differences in kidney transplant referrals between women and men. National data suggests that women are less likely to receive preemptive referrals for kidney transplantation (before dialysis initiation) compared to their male counterparts. This research begs a deeper conversation and review of our current health care practices. For those interested in the intersection of gender and health care equity, this study is a must-read. 🔗 Dive deeper into the research and join the discussion on improving health outcomes for all: https://lnkd.in/ezSnejnP. #KidneyHealth #GenderDisparities #HealthcareEquity #Transplantation

The UK currently has the largest gender health gap within the G20 and ranks 12th globally. How did we get here? 1. Lack of funding 💰 Despite one in three women dealing with a reproductive or gynecological health issue, only 2% of funding was dedicated to this issue. 2. Lack of data 👩🔬 This lack of funding has resulted in a massive lack of data about women’s health and female bodies, but it’s not the only reason we don’t have data. The female body, with its various hormonal cycles and ability to become pregnant, was seen as too complicated and unpredictable to be researched. Mckinsey research in 2021 found that only 1% of healthcare research is tested in female conditions. 3. Lack of medical knowledge 🧠 The lack of data doesn’t just affect the way new medications and treatments are developed. It also means the medical field and therefore healthcare practitioners are far behind in their understanding of the female body. This lack of funding, data and knowledge results in a healthcare system that is inadequately set up to support women. It's time to address this health gap head-on. We need better research on women's health issues and reproductive health. We need healthcare that works for women. I'm working to close the health gap, starting with reproductive health. 🤰 Join my beta community and help me build a better, healthier future for everyone. 🤝 #GenderHealthGap #WomensHealth #HealthcareEquality

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 #𝐌𝐲𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐌𝐲𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today's World Health Day theme, #MyHealthMyRight, underscores the importance of accessible and equitable healthcare for all. However, significant disparities persist, especially for women around the world. Let's explore these gaps and identify ways to make #MyHealthMyRight a reality for women: 1. 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝐸𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠: Millions of women, particularly in developing countries, lack access to basic healthcare services like   - Maternal care: Quality prenatal and postnatal care is crucial for maternal and newborn health. - Reproductive health services: This includes access to safe and legal abortion, contraception, and family planning options. - Preventative screenings: Early detection and treatment of diseases like cervical and breast cancer can save lives. 2. 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴ff𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑟𝑠: Complexities around insurance and affordability can limit access to healthcare across the globe, advocate for policies that ensure affordable healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, for all women. 3. 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ: Women are more susceptible to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. It's crucial to integrate mental health services into comprehensive healthcare for women and to address stigmas surrounding mental health and encourage women to seek help. Ensuring that women have safe spaces to share their concerns in work, family and relationships and prioritize self defense and self reliance through access to mental wellbeing providers. 4. 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠: Empowering women with knowledge is key to taking charge of their health by promoting health education campaigns focused on women's specific needs and encouraging open conversations about sexual and reproductive health in schools and communities. 5. 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛'𝑠 𝑉𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠: Women's perspectives are essential for shaping healthcare policies, create opportunities for women to lead the health sectors, support organizations led by women that advocate for their healthcare needs and encourage women to participate in research and development of healthcare solutions.  #MyHealthMyRight  #WorldHealthDay #WomensHealth #HealthcareEquity #ReproductiveRights #GlobalHealth

Women make up half the population and workforce, yet funding for their health care lags, and conditions that afflict them are often misunderstood and undertreated. While the lack of innovation in women’s health treatments is exacerbated by centuries-old laws, there's a clear path to economic advancement. More from Ashley Simses Campany via ImpactAlpha. https://lnkd.in/gc7GHbez To tackle the challenge, the Milken Institute and our partners are launching the Financing to Advance Innovation on Reproductive Women’s Health Network, or FAIR Women’s Health Network. The FAIR Network is a national women’s reproductive health collaborative accelerator model that matches funders with entrepreneurs. Its central hub is a digitally connected focal governing point, supported by physical regional hubs tailored to individual community needs. #womenshealth #reproductivehealth #healthequity #healthcare

Choosing to freeze your eggs as a woman can feel empowering. But it can also feel like a rollercoaster ride for one. Read about 10 practical self-care strategies and book a free consultation today with our team of therapists trained in women's health. https://lnkd.in/eNq8ax-M

"All the main UK-wide parties racked up lacklustre scores" Women's Health shares an analysis from Imperial College London of what the main UK political parties promise for women's health in their manifestos. Most parties' scores are bumped by promises to tackle gender-based violence, improve childcare provision & generally bolster the NHS. The inclusion of women in medical #research and clinical trials doesn’t feature anywhere, and decriminalisation and access to abortion & ensuring policy is built in consultation with #women are in none or only one of the manifestos. There's work to be done to close the #GenderHealthGap! https://lnkd.in/e94PtsbM

Yesterday, at the “Right to Excellence” conference organized by Times of India, our collective voice highlighted the power of conversation but also the critical need for actions to follow our words. While we celebrate advancements in women empowerment, and equality within our forums, it also made me think: What happens to the women who aren’t in these rooms, those without a voice or platform, silently battling their struggles? Because for many, it may not be about equal pay or high positions; it's about basic rights like choosing their meals, getting enough rest, and having control over their mental, physical & emotional well-being. How do we ensure our discussions resonate beyond the echo chambers and into the lives of the majority, who are unheard and unseen? Our dialogues, while motivating, must bridge the gap between talk and tangible change, starting at the very core—“our homes”. The influence of the men in our lives, whether as encouraging fathers, supportive brothers, or equal partners we call husbands, is undeniable. But how do we cultivate this support system that transcends societal norms and expectations? Before we call upon governments, agencies, and policymakers for broader societal changes, we must ask ourselves: Are we fostering the seeds of equality and support within the sanctity of our homes? We must recognize that the most profound transformations begin at home. It’s here, in the simplicity of our daily lives, where the values of equality, support, and mutual respect must take root. If every home becomes a cradle of empowerment, the ripple effect will reach every corner of society. This support network is not about reinforcing dependency but celebrating partnership and harmony, which can significantly amplify a woman’s ability to navigate the world. An understanding husband sharing the load, a father who sees no limits to his daughter’s potential, or a brother who stands unwaveringly by his sister’s side can shift the dynamics of empowerment from a solo to a collective effort. As we endeavor for a world where every woman has the autonomy to shape her destiny, let’s remember that the journey begins at home. The change we advocate for in public forums must be deeply rooted in our personal lives. With every home that embraces equality and mutual respect, we edge closer to a society where the empowerment of women is not just a topic of discussion but a lived reality for all. #RightToExcellence #WomenEmpowerment #StartsAtHome #ActionForChange #TogetherWeCan #happywomensday

For International Women's Day, I thought I would post some statistics on women's health in my home state, South Carolina. In 2022, 10% of all women in South Carolina over the age of 18 reported having no personal doctor or health care provider. This statistic is not equal across all races with 37% of Hispanic women and 28% of AAPI women reporting this versus 9% of white and 7% of black women. Also, 169,000 or 10.7% of women in South Carolina between the ages of 18 and 64 were uninsured. 29% of all 18-64-year-old women in South Carolina reported not having a pap smear in the last three years between 2018 and 2020. Over 1/4 of all women over 40 in South Carolina reported not having a mammogram in the last 2 years in 2022. Access to healthcare saves lives. We need to make sure that all women get the care they need regardless of race or socioeconomic status. See how your state compares here:

The Australian government will invest approximately $2.4m (A$3.6m) to improve health literacy and outcomes for women facing barriers to accessing health information. The funding will be distributed to three organisations to expand their health promotion efforts and trial new methods to reach women across different groups. The Menzies School of Health Research will receive $944k (A$1.4m) to implement SheLAB, a mobile, pop-up lab designed to provide tailored health information in regional, rural, and remote areas, with a focus on isolated First Nations communities. Meanwhile, the National Ageing Research Institute will be granted $615.2k (A$912k) for the MindCare4Women programme, which will develop a dementia risk reduction initiative for women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Lastly, ACON Health will receive $877k (A$1.3m) for the “Word on the Sheets” project to enhance and optimise an online resource for LGBTIQA+ women’s sexual and reproductive health. https://buff.ly/47yRYFU #womenshealth #femtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #startups #innovation #health #medtech #healthcareresearch #femalehealth #genderhealthgap #reproductivehealth #venturecapital #vc #funding #investment #grants #maternalhealth #periods #menstruation #sexualhealth #sextech #menopause #fertility #pregnancy #postpartum #eggfreezing #IVF #healthequity #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorhealth #hormonehealth