Dr. Siham Azahaf, a physician and researcher, discusses the struggles many women face when their health complaints related to breast implants are dismissed by doctors. In a recent article, she describes her work at the Silicone Clinic of Amsterdam UMC. Learn more about how Dr. Azahaf is making a difference:
Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA)
Public Safety
Charleston, SC 418 followers
Safety leaders providing info/resources, advocating for awareness, support, better protection and positive change.
About us
Breast Implant Safety Alliance - BISA Nonprofit is a 501(c)(3) organization created by women. The mission of BISA Nonprofit is to raise awareness, optimize outcomes and ensure informed consent for patients considering breast implant surgery. BISA Nonprofit empowers patients and works collaboratively with all stakeholders including healthcare providers, regulators and legislators, to support systems of education and accountability that promote patient safety.
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https://bisanonprofit.org/
External link for Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA)
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Charleston, SC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
Locations
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Charleston, SC, US
Employees at Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA)
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Julie Elliott
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Sara Shunkwiler
Disability Inclusion & STEMM Equity Advocate | 2024 Teach Access Fellow | Engineer, STEM Faculty, Instructional Designer at Johns Hopkins
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Maria Gmitro, M.Ed, BCPA
"Maria Persists" Speaker, Consumer Rep | President + Founder BISA - Breast Implant Safety Alliance
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Teresa Diaz
Co-founder GPAC- Global Patient Advocate Coalition / Facilitator- BIHS-Breast Implant Health Summit / Administrator & Founder- Breast Implant Illness…
Updates
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BISA sees the value of well-trained patient advocates in the healthcare space. As an organization, our members are proud to adhere to the BCPA professional code of ethics.
Why BISA Believes in Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs) — BISA Nonprofit
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We're transitioning from a monthly Life Letter to a quarterly newsletter 📨✨ BISA Quarterlies bring you key news and insights, four times a year. Get research, articles, personal stories, upcoming events, resource guides, important advocacy updates, and more. Summer edition, coming soon 🌞 → SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/4c8ax49
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BISA joined Patients Rising in D.C. for #WeThePatients 2024, where advocates from over 20 states met with 70 congressional offices to champion patients' rights. Learn about the bills/issues on our blog:
BISA Advocates on Capitol Hill for Patients Rising ‘We the Patients’ — BISA Nonprofit
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The public comments from BISA, along with those from the FAS, address the clear need to include patient representatives in the FDA Advisory Committee process, among other key recommendations. Read Maria’s comments at the listening session on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e-ENypHk
BISA Speaks at Session, Meets with FAS to Improve FDA Advisory Committees — BISA Nonprofit
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BISA proudly joined forces with the Komen Foundation on Capitol Hill for the second time! We supported passionate advocates as they shared powerful breast cancer stories with Congress at the Susan G. Komen Advocacy Summit in June 2024 🏛️💖 Learn more about the current policy focus: → Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act (H.R.3851/S.2464) → Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act (H.R. 3916/S.1840) → Advancing the Safe Step Act (H.R.2630/S.652) We're also hopeful that Komen will expand its efforts to include lesser-known cancers that impact the breast, like BIA-ALCL and BIS-SCC, which often get overlooked. Together, we can make a difference!
BISA Joins Komen in D.C. to Advocate for Women Facing a Breast Cancer Diagnosis — BISA Nonprofit
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Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) reposted this
I am becoming the advocate that I deserved when I was trying to make an informed decision about breast implant surgery. Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) #breastimplantsafety #womenshealth
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BISA believes the patient should be informed of the various types of implant removals as well as the risks and benefits of each. This is important because many surgeons have varying opinions which can be confusing to patients. BISA’s statement highlights some key issues about the consensus document and our history of collaboration. #breastimplants #breastimplantsafety #biaalcl #plasticsurgery Read more: https://lnkd.in/esr7GZ-Y
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Check out this article on Maria Gmitro, M.Ed, BCPA and BISA’s work on women’s health.
Check out this article the South Carolina Voyager wrote up on my experience with breast implant surgery & my work. https://lnkd.in/eUcSbpp5
Check Out Maria Gmitro’s Story
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Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) reposted this
I’m a breast implant safety advocate and here’s the latest from our organization Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA). Did you read our most recent updates? What would you like to see us address in the future? https://lnkd.in/eNqQ-V7E
BISA Updates: May 2024 Life Letter — BISA Nonprofit
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