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🌟 Empowering Women in Medicine 🌟 As we continue to navigate the challenging yet transformative landscape of healthcare, it's crucial to highlight and celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in medicine. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, a medical student, or someone considering this noble path, your potential to make a significant impact is immense. Women have been integral in pushing the boundaries of medical science, improving patient care, and leading health initiatives that save millions of lives. Yet, despite these achievements, women often face unique challenges in the field, from gender biases to balancing demanding careers with personal commitments. Let’s support and uplift each other in these endeavors. To all women in medicine, remember: Your Presence Matters - Representation is powerful. As a woman in medicine, you inspire future generations who see themselves in you. Advocate for Equity - Strive for equal opportunities in research, leadership positions, and career advancements. Your voice can drive systemic change. Mentor and Be Mentored - Mentorship is a two-way street that benefits everyone. Engage with both mentors and mentees to share knowledge, encourage resilience, and foster professional growth. Prioritize Well-being - The demands of this field are like no other. Prioritizing your mental and physical health is essential, not just for you but for those you care for. To everyone else, recognize the hard work of the women in healthcare around you. Support their leadership, respect their expertise, and celebrate their victories. Here’s to more breakthroughs, leadership, and empowerment. Together, we can face any challenge and continue to improve the world, one patient at a time. #WomenInMedicine #HealthcareHeroes #Leadership #Empowerment #MedicalInnovation

IF YOU BLINKED YOU MISSED IT: NO. 24 THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS GLOBAL: FORTUNE OCT/NOV 2024. This list covers other hi-level positions in addition to CEO, like CFO, and more. 55 women lead Fortune 500 companies, about 10%; a long ways to go. But it will increase as a result of more women in med school than men / more women in law school than men / and about parity for MBAs: 50% women/50% men. In this current rankings, 8 of the women are CEOs and more in Healthcare. Here are the rankings: No. 2 Karen Lynch: Pres & CEO CVS; 5. Emma Walmsley CEO GSK; 11. Gail Boudreaux Pres & CEO Elevance Health; 24. Heather Cianfrocco CEO Optum; 33. Belen Garijo CEO Merck KGAA; 60. Sarah London CEO Centene; 70. Jennifer Taubert Exec VP & WW Chairman, Innovative Medicine, JnJ; 72. Reshma Kewalramani Pres & CEO Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Congratulations on moving upward and onward! Dr. Bill Trombetta PhD & Attorney (Pharmaceutical Marketing) (Diversity & Inclusion).

Imagine a team member coming to ask you a question about next year’s activities and they ask your opinion on what they should do, not just who they should talk to about it. Imagine understanding the value you deliver and articulating that to your manager. And why you deserve recognition for it. Imagine your manager actively supporting your development and sponsoring you for new opportunities. That you get. You shouldn’t have to imagine. These are things I help women like you achieve. Should we have a conversation about what I could help you achieve? #pharma #professionalwomen #workingmothers #gendergap

📣 Calling all healthcare professionals! 📣 Join us at the 2024 Women in Medicine Summit on September 13-14 at The Drake in Chicago! 🌟 This is more than just a conference – it’s a movement. Here’s why you can’t miss it: Empowerment & Inspiration: Hear from trailblazing speakers like Dr. Jen Gunter and other leaders who are transforming the landscape of medicine. Skill Building: Engage in unique sessions on career transformation, including improv comedy for career joy and negotiating like an auctioneer. Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, build lasting relationships, and expand your network in a supportive and collaborative environment. Career Growth: Gain insights and strategies to navigate and thrive in your career. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or find a better work-life balance, we’ve got you covered. Innovation: Discover the latest advancements and trends in healthcare. Be part of the conversations that are shaping the future of medicine. Personal Development: Take time for self-care and personal growth. Learn how to achieve balance and joy in your professional and personal life. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable experience. Together, we can drive change, break barriers, and create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. See you in Chicago! 🌐 #WomenInMedicineSummit #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalConference #WomenInMedicine #Empowerment #Networking #CareerGrowth #WIMStrongerTogether https://lnkd.in/gPa3BfD

Celebrating Women in Medicine: The Power of Connection On the heels of International Women's Day, I was curious about the local event to mark the day. Slightly belated but fortunately it coincided with time I had away from the OR. It’s easy to feel disconnected and lose sight of the immense value in face-to-face interactions. But some of the most impactful lessons I've learned have come from real, in-person conversations with my colleagues. There are women who work down the corridor; down the road from me that I had never met but they are remarkable and truly inspirational. Their resilience, dedication, and compassion are unmatched. Whether leading complex cases, translaring data on women’s health; advocating for patients, or mentoring the next generation, these women exemplify excellence. They remind me that medicine is so much more than just science – it's an art of human connection. While social media allow us to make initial, digital connections, there's something uniquely powerful about looking someone in the eye, hearing their voice, and feeling that spark of camaraderie. These face-to-face moments, even fleeting, can reignite our passion and reinforce why we chose this calling. To my fellow women in hospital medicine: You are capable, you are valued, and you belong. If you're ever questioning your worth or path, I invite you to reach out. Let's continue these vital conversations, learn from each other's experiences, and uplift one another. Because when women support women, incredible things happen. Together, we can shape a more equitable, compassionate future for healthcare.

Last week I had the privilege of being at the 25th Annual Conference of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association in Toronto along with some awesome Novartis colleagues, and Operations Leaders. ❤️ A common passion took us there: the eagerness to enhance Women Empowerment in Healthcare. Inspired by science, technology, service excellence and driven by patients centricity. 💡Here some remarks that stood out: How to continue narrowing the gender gap in the overall industry? Be it on leadership, health, and funding ❗️Female Leadership: Healthcare continues to outpace other industries in the representation of women (over 70% of workforce), however, women remain underrepresented at senior levels ❗️Women’s Healthcare: research shows that in connection with 770 types of diseases women are diagnosed later than men, with an average difference of about 4 years. ❗️Venture Capital Equity: studies indicate that women are massively under-represented among both venture-backed entrepreneurs and VC investors, with companies founded solely by women receiving less than 3% of all venture capital investments. 🔔 Empowering, building trust, enabling and encouraging frequent health screenings with focus on patients experience, and enabling ecosystems of support while fighting biases can make differential steps. 📌 Let’s continue working together to address these challenges! Daliborka Dusanic Stancin, PhD, Tanja Markač, Nicole Fütterer, Filiz Gundogmus, Angela Shenton, Solveigh Ehlers, Nejc Jaka Sekula (He/Him/His), Samantha Children, Erin Krolikiewicz, Tara Severino, M.S., M.B.S.

I am heading to Pittsburgh on October 16 to see longtime friends, colleagues and champions for women’s health! Can’t wait to unite, empower and take action! Our voices matter now more than ever when it comes to educating candidates for Congress on women’s health. They need to understand that we are talking about diseases and conditions that solely, disproportionately and/or differently impact the health of women from head to toe throughout our lives AND understand that 11% NIH spending on women’s health is unacceptable, that lack of representation and data collection in clinical trials by sex and ethnicity hurts all of us, that lack of coverage and unequal financial reimbursement for female procedures/products makes healthcare less accessible resulting in delayed and denied care, that OB-GYN deserts in 1,000+ counties across the country is hurting all aspects of care for women in these communities far beyond maternal and infant health… that the time to make women’s health a national priority is NOW! Join us! Let’s work together to turn this women’s health movement into a mandate for change! Get your tickets for Oct 16: https://lu.ma/us970u38

Closing the Women’s Health gap - The $1 Trillion Opportunity Attended a panel discussion hosted by #mckinsey and moderated by Valentina Sartori, Partner McKinsey & Company and Affiliated Leader at #MckinseyHealthInstitute with analysis shared by Lucy Perez and Anouk Petersen Panelists shared their view on how to close the women's health gap Nigina Muntean, Chief of Innovation, United Nations Population Fund (#unfpa) emphasized for gender equity in science, tech and financing David Walcott, Founder and Managing Partner #Novamed recommended an “Eco-system level approach and greater public private partnership" Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira, Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer, #organon stuck to the fundamentals - "Education, education, education! Conversations at all levels - School based literacy is necessary" Sahil Tesfu Tesfu, Chief Strategy Officer at #essity , said that transformation may not be possible without “more women leaders as decision makers” I totally resonate with Megan Greenfield, Ph.D., Partner McKinsey & Company and Affiliated Leader at McKinsey Health Institute that “The conversation left all of us energized... and thinking as we continue to engage...” “Amplifying conversations and voices such as these is the way forward” - suggested Jennifer Schneiders, President of Diagnostic Solutions at #hologic . That is what I intend to do by sharing the key takeaways. Please feel free to share and do the same #happywomensday #internationalwomensday #womenshealth #diversityinclusion #dei #managementconsulting #consulting

In the healthcare industry, women's presence is truly indispensable. Globally, they constitute 70% of health and social care workers and approximately 90% of nurses, delivering essential services to about 5 billion people, reports the World Health Organization (WHO). Women contribute a staggering US$ 3 trillion annually to global health, with half of this being unpaid care work. Women's innate empathy, exceptional communication skills, and inclusive leadership styles make them well-suited candidates for care and healthcare roles. Their ability to emotionally connect with patients fosters trust and comfort, while their proficiency in communication ensures accurate and compassionate information delivery. Women leaders in healthcare foster collaboration, mentorship, and empowerment, thereby driving continuous improvement in healthcare delivery and outcomes. Despite their invaluable contributions, according to the International Healthcare Federation (IHF), women are not adequately represented in leadership roles. Globally, it is estimated that only around 25% of leadership positions in health are held by women. In 2020, only 23% of national delegations to the World Health Assembly were headed by women, and fewer than 5% of Chief Executive Officers of Fortune 500 healthcare companies are female. At Axios International, we take pride that 73% of our leadership roles are held by women, who guide, direct, and support teams across various countries and cultures, contributing significantly to our unified work culture. It is ingrained in our ethos to promote equity not only in access but also in the workplace, where diversity is not just encouraged but celebrated. We not only support women excelling in leadership positions but also recognize and appreciate why they succeed as leaders across different functions. As we celebrate Women’s Month this March, we want to reiterate our profound appreciation for our women leaders and the invaluable element of empathy they bring to their roles. To learn more about Axios’ history and culture, visit: https://lnkd.in/d7XQGgct #AccesstoHealthcare #TransformingAccesstoHealthcare #WomenLeadership

One of the best things about my work is learning from experts. Recently I spoke with Jean Balgrosky, PhD, MPH, RHIA on her impressive career journey. A trailblazer, Jean saw the opportunity early on to harness rich healthcare data for more proactive care. #MDRevolution #RemoteCareManagement #ChronicCareManagment #RemotePatientMonitoring