MedFemTech Congress’ Post

Read this fantastic article by Student Writer, Nicole Tan, about Taking Charge of Your Health, written for #UCLWomensHealthWeek 👇

To celebrate Women in Medicine Month, check out our “Women Leaders in Medicine” video series, in which our CEO Millicent Gorham sat down with leaders in the field to discuss the importance of preventive health for women. Watch highlights here: http://bit.ly/3XKzYpd 

I’m feeling energized, frustrated, inspired and optimistic about the state of women’s health after attending Women's Health Innovation Series this week. I’m struggling with my bias toward action. How can I help?! I’m starting with Lucy Perez , McKinsey & Company Partner’s action items to close the gap in women’s health: 1. Increase awareness of the women’s health gap 2. Enhance access to sex-appropriate care 3. Systematically collect and analyze sex-, ethnicity-, and gender-specific data 4. Close research gaps in women’s health 5. Increase funding and incentivize new financing models 6. Supporting actions and policies that support women’s health

Biden dropped out of the race, and Harris took charge. A lot is at stake in this upcoming election, especially the direction of the women's health landscape. Today, I published my white paper on women's health with Priya Bathija (Nyoo Health). It covers: - the women's health landscape - market/investment trends - essential women's health policies The most critical question: How will the outcome of the 2024 election impact this all? Read my whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/ezDsATD8

May is Women's Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of women's health and encourage women to make their health a priority. Learn more about Dr. Abella at https://ow.ly/HUvl50RHlqF.

Female health is under-researched, under-invested, and just not talked about enough. If you agree and want to hear more, my colleague Fran Salisbury took part in a great panel discussion on femtech challenges which you can watch below

During the last 25 years, 43 000 research studies on the human brain have been published 🧠 📃 . Do you know how many of these that have been dedicated to women's health? Less then 1%.... Listen to this important ted talk by Ann-Marie de Lange, a Norwegian brain scientist heading up a women's health research team in Switzerland 👏 . The ted talk is about women's health, research and how openness and knowledge could move us in the right direction ↗ . https://lnkd.in/dVExvWyE

Women bring valuable and empathetic insights to leadership, often influenced by their experiences as caregivers and nurturers. Stella N Mujaya, BSc ND, MPH, Public Health Expert and WomenLift Health East Africa alumna, highlights the pivotal role women play in shaping health systems that are inclusive, equitable, and responsive—ensuring no one is left behind. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZquOhi

Happy Women's Health Awareness Week! As a women-owned/led enterprise with deep healthcare roots, we cannot think of a better way to kick it off than highlighting our recent research study entitled Mosaic of Women's Whole Health in partnership with Resonate. Check out their recent blog that highlights some key findings from the report. https://hubs.li/Q02wXcnW0

This National Women's Health Week, access the AANP CE Center to learn how to make a difference in women's health. Review the activities' descriptions and objectives at bit.ly/aanp-womens-health.