
Women’s Health Disparities with Mary O’Connor
Podcast 254
In this episode, we talk about:
- Health disparities faced by women, particularly women in rural areas
- The role of social determinants of health and access to healthcare in creating disparities
- How sex and gender impact medical conditions and access to care
- The reason why women do not receive the same health care as men
- Importance of considering sex in medical research
- Dr. Mary’s book Taking Care of You to empower women to address their health disparities
- Role of education, social support between women, and advocacy in addressing health disparities
- Actions healthcare practitioners can take to support women facing disparities
- “A health disparity is when a certain group of people don’t receive the same quality of health care as another group.”
- “Self-love is important, and being comfortable with yourself and your body is very important. But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy for you. Being overweight and being obese is not healthy for you.”
- “You need to find a doctor or nurse practitioner that you trust. And that means someone who will listen to you.”
- “As women, we are painted with this umbrella, that we exaggerate our symptoms, that we’re histrionic. And so, when women talk about concerns or problems in the traditional system, they get diminished, minimized… it’s important that your doctor, nurse believe what you’re telling them.”
Mentioned In This Episode:
The Recipe Book for WOMEN’S HEALTH: https://tcywomen.org
Better Healthcare for EVERY woman: https://www.1millionmorewomen.org
THCG Resources
Health Coach Group Website
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/
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