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AMAZING News for Women's Health! President Biden unveils the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. Led by First Lady Jill Biden, agencies like NIH and Defense must report within 45 days on efforts and suggestions to enhance women's health. This move addresses long-standing disparities, notably in conditions like heart disease, impacting more women than any other disease. One figure:  ONLY 1% of health care research and innovation, according to McKinsey & Company, is invested in female-specific conditions outside of oncology. The directive sets priority areas, from heart attacks to menopause, for transformative investments. Biden envisions bold solutions through public-private partnerships to drive innovation and close research gaps. Jill Biden emphasizes the urgency of providing answers to every woman. Let's celebrate this historic step toward prioritizing and researching women's health! #WomensHealth #ResearchRevolution #HealthEquity #InnovationForAll #intelligence #competitiveintelligence #strategicconsulting GlobalReach BI https://lnkd.in/gQPc4bbG

As we celebrate Women's Health Month, it's crucial to address the persistent gender health gap. Despite recognizing the differences in men’s and women’s health, it remains an underfunded and under-researched topic. Did you know that women spend 25% more time in ill health than men? This highlights the disparity in healthcare access and outcomes.   Migraine for example, is one of those conditions where women are more affected and at higher risk than men. At Teva Pharmaceuticals we continue to advocate for and believe in equitable healthcare for all. As such, we are proud to be a migraine-friendly workplace and of our commitment towards those suffering from migraine.   Awareness months like this are vital for educating us on these issues. The article notes in particular that “the challenge now is to design, implement and evaluate sex- and gender-informed ways of preventing and treating the major causes of morbidity and premature mortality from an early age and across diverse populations.” This perspective is essential to making progress in women’s health. https://lnkd.in/e-b6ae3d #womenshealth #womenshealthmonth #genderhealthgap #accesstohealthcare

The Women’s Health Gap “Science is one of the main contributors to this health gap because of this persistent lack of appreciation for sex-based differences. For too long, science has thought of women as small men.” Lucy Perez This discussion covers many topics and we agree with Kweilin Ellingrud “ I would love to see that gap completely disappear and for women to be in better health for a longer period and to have the confidence to advocate for themselves and be able to share when they do have health challenges. I would love for women to be taken seriously and to get the adequate care that they need.” #womenshealthmatters #womenshealth #patientcare https://lnkd.in/ejwqgf-P

There is currently insufficient research on the optimal management and treatment of even commonly encountered women's health conditions. More studies are needed to determine the best approaches for addressing these conditions. It is crucial to continue researching and developing effective strategies to improve women's health. #HealthcareResearch #Women'sHealth

Bringing you a very special takeover this International Women’s Day. (post 1/3) Hi! We’re the Emperor Women’s Collective – an employee resource group for women, non-binary persons and allies, here at Emperor. Today we’re taking the reins on Cam’s LinkedIn, to shine some light on a few of the serious issues that affect women all around the world, every day. The official UN 2024 theme for IWD is Invest in women: Accelerate progress. There are still so many spaces where we’d like to see progress for women. In one of our earliest group meetings, we realised that barriers to healthcare access, representation and advocacy was something that we’d all been affected by at some point.   That’s why we’ve chosen Women’s Health: Access and Advocacy as our take on the IWD 2024 theme. According to a report by the Women’s Health Taskforce, women are far more likely than men to experience delays in both diagnosis and treatment for various health conditions. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why: 🔬 Women are less likely to be included in medical research. A study in the National Library of Medicine found female representation to be just 37% across a variety of clinical trials. 🤰 There’s a huge gap in terms of women’s sexual and reproductive health – placing young women and girls most at risk. According to the UN, in 2019, maternal health conditions such as haemorrhage, sepsis or obstructed labour were the second leading cause of death in girls aged 15-19. 🧠 Women have very specific mental health needs, that are not always acknowledged or addressed by policies, services or practices (British Medical Association).     📝 A lack of government advocacy. Specific women’s health matters are rarely considered in health policies and strategies. While these facts are confronting, we promise it’s not all gloom and doom! Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll spotlight a few trailblazers making waves for women’s health.   #IWD #HealthAccess #HealthAdvocacy 

♀️ 👩 What is meant by women's health? And where does it stand in the EU Debate?   To mark #InternationalWomensDay, we at Weber Shandwick Brussels decided to explore some of these questions and analysed the conversation on women's health, the evolution of the debate at EU level and the regional and national strategies on the topic.   And we found out that there's so much more that can be done. Read our report to learn more about the ever-changing landscape in women's health and how we can work together to bring about meaningful change ⬇️   https://bit.ly/3TalLOp

Reflecting on the profound insights from McKinsey & Company's podcast with Kweilin Ellingrud, Lucy Perez and Roberta Fusaro discussing critical gaps in women healthcare. This #WorldHealthDay, let's take a moment to acknowledge the significant impact addressing these healthcare disparities can have on global prosperity. The economic potential of closing the health gap is staggering, with estimates suggesting a boost of $1 trillion in global GDP by 2040 and seven extra days of healthy living per woman annually. The podcast highlights the misconceptions about longevity, health outcomes and quality of life. It underscores how scientific research, or rather the lack of gender-based research, contributes to the health gap, leading to suboptimal care and outcomes for women. This is why actionable steps are crucial. Investing in inclusive healthcare not only moves us toward equality but also provides women with the foundation for healthier, more enriching lives, driving us toward an equitable future. At DP World, we've partnered Unjani Clinics to address the challenges of limited resources, ageing infrastructure, and lack of technology hindering equitable and quality access to primary healthcare in South Africa, where 80% of the population relies on public healthcare. Launched in 2010, the Unjani Clinics Network now operates across 193 clinics, delivering over 4.9 million patient engagements, with plans to expand to 600 facilities. This expansion aims to give more than 4.5 million people improved healthcare access each year.   As this year's theme 'My Health, My Right' articulates, health is an invaluable asset that impacts every aspect of our lives, empowering us to live fully and embrace life's challenges with resilience. It's a precious gift that deserves our utmost attention, care and investment. Let's amplify our efforts to ensure that every individual has access to quality healthcare, paving the path for healthier communities and a thriving global economy. https://lnkd.in/dPdVxE_E

Analyze your processes and policies. There is no good reason why the rate of women experiencing avoidable deaths in the U.S. is as high as it is. For a country that spends the most on healthcare and strives to be the best, this tells a different story if you’re a woman, and even more so if you’re a Black or Brown woman because the disparities are beyond alarming. Women in the U.S. have the highest rate of avoidable deaths compared to other high-income countries. And as we strip away more autonomy and rights related to reproductive health, it’s only going to get worse. Research from the Commonwealth Fund shows that 270 out of every 100,000 deaths could have been prevented with timely prevention or treatment. If we’re serious about doing right by women and people overall, we have to make real changes—starting with affordability and accessibility. And I’m not just talking about healthcare providers. We need better access to food, housing, transportation, education, and all the other determinants that shape health outcomes. Barriers to healthcare are deeply woven into processes and policies, reinforcing disparities. We need to untangle them if we want a healthier, more equitable future. #healthequity #eliminatebarriers #publichealth

ACHE Congress Panel: Driving a Paradigm Shift in Women’s Health - Redefining Women’s Health Beyond Reproductive Barriers and Inequities. 🌟 4 out of 5 maternal deaths are preventable 🌟 Eliminating the Pink Tax is essential 🌟 Women's Medical Gaslighting must be acknowledged 🌟 Only 25% of senior healthcare leadership positions are held by women Promoting gender equity and addressing women's health issues are key steps towards enhancing overall population health. Prioritizing women's health can pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system that benefits everyone. #innovativeideas #ache2024 #diversitymatters

Yes! Sometimes I worry that it’s one step forward and two steps back when it comes to women’s healthcare. I’m hoping that this will be a GIANT LEAP forward. Invest in women. Invest in women that are investing in women. In every sector and in every region. #womenleadership #womenshealth #genderequality