Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Health Equity & Advocacy”
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, we’re standing at the edge of a breakthrough that could change the way we approach women’s health forever. For the first time, the FDA has approved both in-clinic and at-home HPV self-collection tools—making cervical cancer screening more accessible, less intimidating, and more empowering than ever before. This isn’t just medical progress. …
September is PCOS Awareness Month, but for millions of women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is more than an awareness campaign—it’s a daily battle. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women worldwide. And yet, it remains underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and often dismissed—especially for women of color. What Exactly Is …
July is UV Safety Month.But let’s be honest—most of us don’t think about skin cancer unless we’re at the beach, slathering sunscreen before a family trip or a girls’ getaway. And even then, some of us still skip the SPF—especially women of color. But hear me clearly: This isn’t just about a tan. It’s about your life.And your glow? It …
Let’s be clear:Mental health is not a luxury.It is a right.A justice issue.And for far too long, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) have been left on the margins of that conversation—if included at all. We show up to the doctor with real symptoms and get dismissed.We share our emotional pain and get labeled “strong” instead of supported.We seek …
Every April, we recognize National Minority Health Month—but for so many of us, the disparities we’re highlighting aren’t new. They’re personal. They’re generational. And for far too long, they’ve been ignored. As a breast cancer survivor, a healthcare professional, and a Black woman, I’ve lived on both sides of the system. I’ve seen the gaps in access, the lack of …
