As we transition from Women’s Month to Pharmacy Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the vital roles played by the women we call “The Rustenburg Fantastic Four” in the field of pharmacy.
Their dedication to health, research, and vaccine accessibility is helping to create a healthier world for future generations. These women are more than pharmacists; they are pioneers, educators, and champions of public health, leaving a lasting impact on our communities.
Featured in this article are nisha naidoo, Joan Nyanhongo, Emilia De Klerk, and Lerato Morale. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dT7JEp8g#WomensMonth#PharmacyMonth#AurumsPharmacyMonthSeries
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Happy Tuesday, everyone!
⚖ I hope you are doing well and balancing life and work. Health is of utmost importance, but sometimes, amidst work and family responsibilities, women tend to overlook medical appointments.
👩⚕️ Yesterday, we observed National Women’s Checkup Day, a significant event marked on the second Monday in May. This year, it fell on May 13.
🚨 The day serves as a potent reminder to women worldwide about the crucial role of routine checkups. 🏥 These checkups often distinguish between early detection of a medical condition and worsening to a life-threatening stage.
👩⚕️ Over the years, routine checkups have saved countless lives and will continue to do so. Today, we encourage women to take charge of their health and schedule a checkup with a medical professional, making it a regular habit to ensure healthier lives.
🧠 Have you already scheduled your checkup this year? What are you waiting for? https://lnkd.in/gZYXzu_R (edited)
📣 Calling all members - our next #iHVInsights webinar is on 25 April 'Not just pink, blue and yellow: assessing ethnically diverse babies'.
Remarkably, there has been minimal exploration into whether existing guidelines for assessing newborns’ health are suitable for Black, Asian, or minority ethnic babies. This includes crucial assessments such as interpreting the Apgar score’s component examining skin colour, as well as evaluating conditions like jaundice and cyanosis.
Our panel of experts, drawing from both professional expertise and lived experiences, will delve into the complex interplay of race, ethnicity, and skin tone in these critical neonatal assessments.
There will be opportunity for discussion on how these insights can inform health visiting practices, research and policy changes, toward fostering a more equitable healthcare landscape. Join us as we embark on a journey toward creating inclusive and anti-racist healthcare environments for all infants.
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"Behind every prescription is a dedicated woman pharmacist who ensures patients receive the best care possible."
Being a pharmacist is more than just dispensing medication. It’s about understanding, educating, and empowering patients to take control of their health. For women in this field, it's also about breaking stereotypes and showing that we belong in leadership roles within healthcare.
To all my fellow women pharmacists: Your dedication, knowledge, and compassion are making a difference every day. Keep pushing boundaries, advocating for your patients, and showing that women are an essential force in the world of pharmacy.
Let’s continue to inspire the next generation of women healthcare professionals!
#WomenInPharmacy#HealthcareHeroes#WomenInHealthcare#PharmacistLife#BreakingBarriers
#Healthequity includes access to the interventions and options that are right for everyone, regardless of their gender, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, education, income level, or any other distinguishing characteristic. For women, this can start with a better understanding of and access to interventions that lead to the best health outcomes.
Women face diverse challenges in #healthcare across various diseases and sectors of society, but their health is not a stand-alone issue—it’s a cornerstone of societal well-being and progress.
When women have better health and well-being, it creates a ripple effect that benefits families, communities, and entire nations. By working to improve the health of those most affected by #systemicinequities, we can bridge the health gap and advance meaningful change.
🎙️ As part of the 2023-2024 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship, Sydney Cush, a third-year medical student at Northwestern University training to become an OB-GYN, is making strides in addressing health disparities in women’s healthcare. She recently participated in the "100 Latina Birthdays" podcast, where she discussed the challenges Latina women face in receiving an accurate diagnosis for endometriosis.
Sydney explains, "Endo is so hard to diagnose because it looks different in every patient. Some individuals might experience no increased pain but have other symptoms, while others can't even get out of bed during their period." Her work, which includes research and community projects with Cook County Health, focuses on endometriosis and chronic pain in women of color.
Sydney emphasizes the history of medical bias in diagnosing endometriosis: "Endometriosis has an incredibly racist beginning. It was originally defined as a condition that could only be had by well-off women... completely excluding Black and Latino women from that conversation."
Listen to the podcast episode to learn more about how Sydney is advocating for equitable healthcare for Latina women and working to dismantle these longstanding disparities. 🌿
https://lnkd.in/gWYCWADE#SchweitzerFellow#HealthEquity#LatinaHealth#Endometriosis#WomensHealth
Cofounder RenewRx: Executive Wellness Consulting |
Certified Nutritional Practitioner | Behaviour Change & Mindset Practitioner
I Help Women Transform Their Health
I can’t believe we are almost there …
In the world of health and wellness, true progress requires time, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of better solutions.
This weekend, I’m heading to Denver for the Harvey Cohen Morbidity and Mortality Conference—a milestone that marks not just another event on the calendar, but a powerful chapter in the journey of RenewRx
Over the past three years, our team at RenewRx has poured our hearts into supporting women with high-risk pregnancies, especially those navigating diabetes.
This year’s trip is more than just attending; it’s about raising awareness and showcasing our partnerships with incredible organizations like Obstetrix Colorado, Cook Unity, KindBox, and Mid Day Squares. Each of these partnerships strengthens our approach, ensuring that the care and resources we provide are not only innovative but deeply practical.
Thinking back to last year’s conference, when we first introduced RenewRx to the world, I’m struck by how far we’ve come.
Our team has grown, our mission has sharpened, and our commitment to supporting women and their healthcare providers has only deepened.
It’s an honor to stand beside my team as we share our vision and solutions with other medical offices, aiming to impact both mothers’ and their children’s health profoundly.
Attending this conference and hosting fundraising events isn’t just about presence; it’s about leading a movement. A movement dedicated to equipping medical practitioners with the tools and insights they need to elevate patient care.
It’s about influencing real change in the trajectory of American health—physically and mentally.
If you’re curious about how lifestyle and nutrition can reshape maternal care or just want to connect with like-minded professionals, come see us this weekend.
Let’s move this conversation forward, together.
#MaternalHealth#HighRiskPregnancy#NutritionAndWellness#HealthcareInnovation#DiabetesCare#WomenInHealth#MedicalConference#RenewRx#SupportingMothers#LifestyleMedicine#CollaborativeCare#HealthcarePartnerships#DenverConference#PatientCare#HealthEquity#WomenEmpowerment#PreventativeHealth#HealthLeadership#NutritionMatters#RaisingAwareness
📣 Calling all members - our next #iHVInsights webinar is on 25 April 'Not just pink, blue and yellow: assessing ethnically diverse babies'.
Remarkably, there has been minimal exploration into whether existing guidelines for assessing newborns’ health are suitable for Black, Asian, or minority ethnic babies. This includes crucial assessments such as interpreting the Apgar score’s component examining skin colour, as well as evaluating conditions like jaundice and cyanosis.
Our panel of experts, drawing from both professional expertise and lived experiences, will delve into the complex interplay of race, ethnicity, and skin tone in these critical neonatal assessments. There will be opportunity for discussion on how these insights can inform health visiting practices, research and policy changes, toward fostering a more equitable healthcare landscape. Join us as we embark on a journey toward creating inclusive and anti-racist healthcare environments for all infants.
Book your free member place here: https://buff.ly/3IU0sM4
Not an iHV Member? Find out more and join us: https://buff.ly/33AJUYs
March is Endometrisosis Month 🎗️💛 if you know 10 women you know Endo as 1 in 10 women are diagnosed with Endo and the average rate to get a diagnosis is 7-10 years. EndoIreland have a great Employment Guide on how you can help colleagues or your employees who suffer from this terrible condition which has been listed in the top 20 most painful conditions in the world by the NHS.
#endometriosisawareness
How small tweaks in messaging can revolutionise healthcare?
Excited to share insights from the London Business School Healthcare Club conference panel (which is happening right now!) featuring Kamalini Ramdas, Adel B., and Anna Nightingale.
Kamalini discussed the innovative approach to organising group clinics for menopause, reducing repetition for doctors, enabling patients to share experiences, and saving costs.
In a trial involving 50,000 women, they tested different message formats.
In this trial, the participants were divided into three groups. The first group received only a text message informing them about the group clinic. The second group received a message containing a patient testimonial highlighting the benefits of attending group clinics. The third group received a message with a doctor's comment endorsing the importance of group clinics.
Groups receiving messages with patient testimonials or doctors' comments showed a 25% increase in attendance.
So this isn't just a small tweak; it's leveraging behavioral science principles like social proof and authority. Behavioural science has immense potential in healthcare and healthcare marketing.
Let's harness it for better outcomes.
#HealthcareInnovation#BehavioralScience#PatientExperience#MedicalTechnology#HealthcareEfficiency#InnovativeHealthcare#HealthcareSolutions#PatientEngagement#HealthcareResearch#HealthcareAnalytics
Senior Programme Manager | HIV Scientist | Adolescent Health Advocate | PhD candidate
3moThank you Nisha and team. You are truly examples of Excellence 🌟