(Part 2) After combing through several sources such as the World Health Organization, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, WebMd, US Food and Drug Administration, CDC, to name a few…we have compiled a list of the top health concerns affecting women. Today we will hear our expert panelists discuss the top women’s health issues based on the perspective of their profession.
Our compiled list after looking at numerous resources includes:
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Maternal Health
- Reproductive Health (including STD/STI, HIV, UTI)
- Mental Health (depression, suicide)
The fourth HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2022 featured the following HER Expert panelists:
- Dr. Charryse Johnson – experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering over 20 years of experience serving as a counselor, consultant, and educator. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, NCC 2021.
- Nicole Wallace - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years experience helping adults and children with overcoming trauma, managing life transitions, and developing coping skills.
- Christy Maloney – Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian – Supervisor, CEDS-S specializing in helping those with eating disorders and disordered eating from her practice, Enhance Nutrition Associates.
- Dr. Holly Durney - Dr. Holly Durney PT, OCS Dr. Durney is an APTA Orthopedic Certified Specialist and has pelvic floor rehabilitation training from the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation
- Maris Feeley - Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Co-Owner and Director of Carolina Birth & Wellness
- Kerry Lett -MPH, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Public Health who is passionate about helping women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum and children to help manage medical conditions, tackle picky eating, and establish a good family relationship with food.
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
- The barrier to access to care and what it looks like from our expert’s experience.
- The systemic nature of not being heard during appointments.
- In an ideal world, with access to unlimited resources, a receptive community and leadership, etc. what would improvement in this area look like for our experts?
- Women’s health being mainly focused on gynecological and reproductive health, and being a woman in our healthcare system is costly.
- Expanding the concept of reproductive health beyond just carrying a child.
- Ways that women from every socioeconomic level can maintain their reproductive health.
- Understanding your limits and being mindful of your mental wellbeing.
- Mental Health resources
Mental Health Resources:
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Women’s Mental Health Matters - www.wmnhealth.org
Therapy for Black Girls and podcast with Dr. Joy Hardin.
Postpartum Support International
Episode 7: Unpacking Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Episode sponsor: www.davischironc.com
