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🌟 It's critical to be radical! 🌟 This week, all roads lead to the Radical Health Festival Helsinki 2024 edition! Our health systems, historically shaped by male-focused data, often overlook women's unique health needs. This gap in understanding is dangerous and unfair. Improving women's healthcare requires recognizing their specific needs, shifting to preventive care, and considering social determinants of health. Increasing women’s representation in health system leadership and funding women-focused projects are crucial steps. Women are vital in healthcare decisions, often acting as primary advisors. Join me and other exceptional women's health experts as we explore these necessary changes to correct the imbalance and ensure health equity for all. Session: Women’s Health Equity Forum: Bridging Gaps in Funding, Research, and Care, hosted by Pascal Lardier and co-designed with éditohealth and Women in Global Health Finland My Presentation:  🕒 15:45 - The Working Woman: Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace Join our interactive panel discussion and ideation session:  🕓 16:00 with: Aura Pyykönen Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi Roxanne Lavie Moredreck Chibi (PhD) Agathe Acchiardo Angela Maas We'll dissect disparities and biases (including in cardiovascular health, maternal health, and across a woman’s life cycle), highlight promising initiatives and solutions to reduce disparities and discuss how technology can be leveraged to close some of the gaps. For more info: https://lnkd.in/esKEum75 Let's work together to create a health system that serves everyone equally. 💪 #RadicalHealth #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #Helsinki2024 #WomenInHealth #HealthInnovation

Setting the Stage for the Role of Women in Advancing Health Equity Health, and the work that supports it, is one of our greatest shared societal resources, according to WHO. Yet health and care work, delivered by mostly women, is vastly undervalued, and in addition, women are vastly underrepresented in healthcare leadership roles. We have a great opportunity now to address this mismatch and its impact on health equity. Central to this is revaluing health and care work, and those who deliver, design, and lead it! Join Unlocking Eve and the BCG Henderson Institute for a dynamic, virtual event series exploring the role of women and Integrated Leadership in advancing health equity. Why Attend? • ✊ Challenge the Norm: Explore and learn from the often-unseen and undervalued role of women, and how they lead and deliver care are critical in achieving health equity. • 🔓 Unlock Solutions: Engage with leading healthcare experts across the ecosystem and discuss real-world experiences, stories, and cutting-edge research on the characteristics and capacities that women have resulting in better health outcomes, and that Unlocking Eve codified as the Integrated Leadership Model that is accessible to all, men and women alike. • 🤝 Connect Globally, Act Locally: These hour-long events cater to attendees worldwide, fostering a diverse community committed to health equity and transformative leadership.    Dive deep into Health Equity with our thought-provoking virtual series throughout 2024! This series is based on our experiences as healthcare leaders and our insights from our research over the last two years with over 25 senior women healthcare leaders, published in our white papers on the www.unlockingeve.org site. Don’t miss the first event on June 4th, at 2 pm CET | 8 am EDT. Join us and share your thoughts and ideas! Registration is now open! Link is in the comments 👇 #HealthEquity #UnlockingEve #IntegratedLeadership

On this #internationalwomensday2024, I have a VERY special announcement to share! Liz Powell, Nada (Osman) Hanafi, and I have been working behind the scenes since September on a brand new initiative designed to promote public-private collaboration in women's digital health. You've probably heard me speak repeatedly about the need for the #womenshealth industry to work directly with government agencies and regulators to build meaningful protections around women's health that won't stifle innovation. Now, it's a reality! I'm so excited to announce the launch of the Women's Digital Health Network! The WDHN is committed to driving meaningful and innovative advancement in healthcare through sustained communications and collaborations with federal agencies, Congress, the women's digital health industry, and nonprofits. We have a special episode of the FemInnovation Podcast announcing the launch and the goals of this new network, so please tune in to learn more about why this network is much needed. Why should you join the Women's Digital Health Network? 🕐 Obtain timely, actionable information on current and emerging policies, laws, and regulations related to women's digital health. 👥 Access key decision-makers in #digitalhealth in Washington, D.C. 🏥 Exchange ideas and collaborate with national leaders to shape policies impacting women's digital health. 👭 Become part of a powerful network of innovators and leaders in women's digital health. 💪 Learn best practices for government engagement and become a savvy advocate for change. 🤝 Participate in online and in-person meetings and events. And more! Learn more about the WDHN in the comments. We hope you'll join us in advocating for change! #femtech #womenshealthmatters #healthinnovation #healthtech

Reflections on Public Health Connects: "RX For a Lonely Nation" 05/29 Today we had the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy on Public Health Connects. I am so proud of our communications team. -This was our first time in front of a live audience, so everything had to run perfectly and without issue. The pressure was on! -Not only did the team produce the show, but we also supported with onsite photography and social media. -The team provided media availability with Red Eagle Soaring, Faisal Khan, Dr. Umair Shah, and Dr. Vivek Murthy with King 5, Komo, KOUW, and Seattle Times. -In addition to our legacy media partners, we invited Indigenous media outlets for the first time. This was a strong step forward in a multi-year effort toward a more inclusive media strategy. We were challenged in areas of media inclusivity, working seamlessly and simultaneously together in a high-stake environment, running several different communications systems (Video Production! Event planning! Photography! Media! Social Media!) And the team was marvelous in every way. Kollin Leisinger Shelby Anderson Cris Matochi Michael Lang Tucker Archer Katie Coble Tony Cast Dee Gilson Marisol Mata Somarribas Miki Kaneshiro It's not every day that we're able to communicate about pervasive, yet invisible health challenges like loneliness and the profound effect it has had on our Washington communities. It's an important message, and I am grateful that we had the opportunity to share this message with so many. I think I would be remiss to mention that this was a multi-year effort that culminated in one event. And what I mean by that, is that building out a production like Public Health Connects takes an ocean of planning and coordination. I think of the many weeks of voluntary training that the team did, learning how to run the camera equipment, how to set up lights, running sound, and where to place the shots. The unwavering support and trust we have from leadership who supported our vision. Positive energy, curiosity, and troubleshooting is essential in building out a system like this, especially one that was brand new for the agency. I considered naming the many thousand steps it took put all of these pieces together in this post, but LinkedIn has a word limit, and I would need many several times over to capture them all. I do want to acknowledge the deep work that Kristi Hughes, MIKE K KROESEN, Tim Schlender have done to make this a reality. And a special shoutout to Elizabeth Perez for advocating for these stories and supporting us. We'll be 'airing' the episode on July 2nd at 12pm PST. Smash the link below to check it out: https://lnkd.in/g_BS2nir

Get the facts. #womenshealth #healthcare #stateofwomenshealth #thepaingappodcast #thepaingapbook

As we approach an election that will be critical for women's health issues, I look forward to another round of honest, scientific and passionate discussion of these issues. #marketstrategy #pharma #valueaddedmediocines #womenshealth #lifesciences #505(b)(2)

Consider attending this event which will feature a discussion on "How Digital Health Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes.”

Today, as we commemorate World Health Day, we pause to reflect on the critical importance of health and well-being in our lives and communities. At SYNLAB, we recognize that health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. In the face of unprecedented global challenges, this year's World Health Day theme, "Building a Fairer, Healthier World," resonates deeply with our mission. We are committed to pioneering solutions that address health disparities, promote health equity, and ensure access to quality healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. As scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals, we understand that achieving health for all requires collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to evidence-based practices. That's why, at SYNLAB, we're dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research, developing innovative technologies, and fostering partnerships that empower communities and improve health outcomes worldwide. But our commitment extends beyond the laboratory walls. We believe that true progress in global health requires advocacy, education, and engagement at all levels of society. That's why we're actively involved in initiatives that raise awareness about health issues, promote preventive care, and advocate for policies that prioritize public health and well-being. On this World Health Day, let us recommit ourselves to the pursuit of a fairer, healthier world. Together, let's work tirelessly to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Because when we invest in health, we invest in the future of humanity. #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Healthcare #CommunityHealth #Wellness #PreventiveHealth #HealthInnovation #HealthyLiving #HealthAdvocacy 

Next Sunday, April 7th, we celebrate World Health Day. As a professional who works with technology and innovation in this fundamental sector for our society, I couldn't help but remember the date. This year's World Health Organization theme could not be more connected to what I do and believe. By choosing "My health, my right" as a banner, WHO places us, health innovation professionals, at the forefront of solutions that guarantee this right to more people. Technology and innovation are capable of helping us in this mission. How proud I feel to be part of this! In the photo, a reminder of one of the most challenging times for those working in the Healthcare sector: the Covid-19 pandemic. So, what are the reasons for you to celebrate World Health Day? Please tell me in the comments! #healthcare #WorldHealthDay #innovation #digitaltransformation #health2human

HLTH Europe thrives on striking statistics. This week, we heard that women are up to 7 times more likely than men to have a heart condition misdiagnosed and be discharged during a heart attack. We learned that a whopping 15 million women use menstrual tracking apps. We were disappointed by the suggestion that women who run women's health companies raise less funding, and make lower valuations, than men who run women's health companies. On the main stage, Priya Agrawal, VP, Health Equity & Partnerships at MSD explained: "As soon as you say women's health, investors think 'niche'. How is 50% of the population niche? So I don't want people investing in women's health because it's the moral, nice thing to do. I want people to invest because it's a smart thing to do." Women are not a minority. Women's health is not a niche market. And the potential for growth in this market is immense: a staggering $1 trillion opportunity lies in bridging the women's health gap. It's a classic case of a win-win situation where promoting equity and boosting business outcomes go hand in hand. In recognition of this opportunity, HLTH Europe has prioritised women’s health in its inaugural edition, dedicating a stage, programming, and floor space to it. Under-discussed topics such as incontinence, endometriosis, overactive bladder, and women’s pain were given airtime. The ideation workshop, facilitated by the global consulting firm Kearney, provided a rare platform to delve deeper into the complex ‘how’ questions and actionable takeaways. In the meantime, we are already looking ahead to HLTH Europe 2025. Get our take on maximising its platform for your brand: https://lnkd.in/eKX_PUtN #HLTHEurope #WomensHealth #Healthcare