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Today, on Women's International Day, we commemorate the remarkable achievements of women worldwide and reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. This year's theme, "Breaking the Bias," urges us to challenge stereotypes, smash barriers, and create a more inclusive world for all. At Bayer we recognize the invaluable contributions of women in driving innovation, fostering diversity, and shaping our global community. From leadership roles to frontline positions, women play an indispensable role in every aspect of our organization. As we celebrate this day, let us not only reflect on the progress made but also acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. We must continue to advocate for equal opportunities, amplify women's voices, and champion diversity in all its forms. Together, let's empower, support, and uplift women everywhere, not just today, but every day. Happy Women's International Day! #WomensDay #BreakingTheBias #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen #DiversityandInclusion #IWD2024 #TeamBayer

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to understand and learn more about a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. The Center for Endometriosis Care provides a lay-friendly definition of endometriosis: "a disease characterized by tissue somewhat resembling the native endometrium found elsewhere in the body."   Historically, endometriosis wasn’t taken seriously — and that’s unfortunately still the case in many areas to this day. The more we work together to raise awareness and highlight the diverse experiences within the endometriosis community, the more we can dispel misconceptions about this painful condition.   In commemorating this month, we want to call attention to the remarkable work of the health equity-focused organizations EndoQueer and EndoBlack.   endoQueer: This pioneering organization led by Lessie “Les” Henderson focuses on advocating for and supporting individuals within the LGBTQ community who are affected by endometriosis. Prior to Henderson’s work, the LGBTQ community was often left out of discussions about pain, healthcare access, and more. By amplifying diverse voices and addressing unique challenges, EndoQueer is creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. https://endoqueer.com    Endo Black, Inc.: Dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for Black and African American individuals navigating the complexities of endometriosis. EndoBlack, and its founder Lauren K., are committed to addressing disparities in healthcare access and support, ensuring that the voices of women of color are heard and valued within the endometriosis community. https://www.endoblack.org/    These organizations, alongside many others, play a vital role in advancing awareness, research, and support for individuals with endometriosis. Their dedication to diversity and empowerment ensures that all individuals, regardless of background or identity, receive the care and support they deserve.   As we observe Endometriosis Awareness Month, let's stand in solidarity with EndoQueer, EndoBlack, The Center for Endometriosis Care, and all organizations working towards a future where individuals with endometriosis can thrive. #EndometriosisAwareness #SupportInEndo #EndoQueer #EndoBlack #HealthEquity 

March is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth. Endometriosis has impacted every facet of my life - including my career. Awareness and education about endometriosis is crucial to getting folks the support they need. Check out the great organizations linked below! endoQueer, Endo Black, Inc.

Symposium speaker highlight! Mrigank Shail, MD will speak about learning from approaches to community engagement and equity initiatives to foster trust in health systems. "Community engagement and equity initiatives are integral to public health efforts, particularly during infectious disease outbreaks. Dr. Shail’s talk will showcase the collaborative efforts between the World Health Organization and #LGBTQ communities and leaders during the MPOX and COVID-19 outbreaks, highlighting strategies to foster trust in health systems and the importance of tailored approaches to engagement and equity. During the MPOX outbreak, WHO actively collaborated with LGBTQ community leaders and organizations to develop culturally sensitive messaging, inclusive healthcare services, and targeted outreach initiatives. By involving LGBTQ leaders in decision-making processes, WHO promoted community ownership and trust, enhancing the effectiveness of outbreak response efforts. Similarly, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO prioritized engagement with post-COVID [Long-COVID] condition communities to address intersecting health disparities and systemic inequities. Leveraging digital platforms, social media and virtual forums, WHO facilitated dialogue and exchange between health authorities and advocates, ensuring #CommunityEngagement and #equity endeavours to promote trust in health systems." Plenty of virtual tickets remain. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gTiqFeWD

Whitman-Walker's Jonathon Rendina, PhD, MPH and Dwight Venson joined Kim Thiboldeaux on GRAIL's #TheCancerSIGNAL #podcast to discuss how LGBTQ people and people of color face disparities in cancer incidence. Whitman-Walker, Cancer Support Community, and GRAIL are collaborating on INCLUDE, a study to evaluate multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing’s impact within federally qualified health centers. The goal: make this kind of cancer screening available to more people in the future. Jon and Dwight discuss barriers to access, how LGTBQ and minority experiences of cancer care can be different, and how MCED testing may play a role in helping underserved groups. NOTE: Anyone living in the DC area who is interested in learning more about joining the INCLUDE study can reach out to: [email protected] LISTEN HERE: https://lnkd.in/gmcbsyPU #weseeyou #cancerresearch #whitmanwalker

At Bayer, we're all about celebrating the incredible accomplishments of women worldwide. We are committed to advancing women's health while promoting the active inclusion of women in all aspects of society and the workplace. One of our goals? Through our sustainability commitments, we want to positively impact 100 million individuals, including women, in low- and middle-income countries by 2030. Our sustainability goals aim at supporting smallholder farmers, almost half of whom are women, while also working to expand access to everyday health for people in underserved communities. #TeamBayer is also committed to helping provide 100 million women with access to modern contraception. By 2030, millions of futures will have changed! Stay tuned for more updates on our 100 million sustainability goals! 🌍 #100millionfutures #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

🌈✨Celebrating PRIDE✨🌈 At Tapestry 360 Health, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the heart of everything we do. This PRIDE Month, we are proud to highlight the incredible members of our LGBTQ Committee, who work tirelessly to ensure that our healthcare environment is safe, affirming, and inclusive for all. Meet Anne Tarricone, LSW, CN-BM (She/Her), one of our LGBTQ Members: "I think every queer person has had at least one (but often more) negative experience receiving healthcare. From being subjected to prejudice to having assumptions made about our health, it discourages queer people from seeking primary care. A committee like this is needed in all healthcare spaces to create a safe and supportive environment for queer patients and employees. The importance of LGBTQ inclusivity and representation goes beyond the interaction between a provider and a patient. It starts when a patient is making the appointment, to checking into their appointment, to the data embedded in their medical records. Medical records, data, and research has historically only considered cisgender and heterosexual people and has never been “neutral”. An equitable approach to support the LGBTQ community is to give us power in decision making in all aspects of healthcare, including tech and research. As the cancer prevention manager, I create resources with gender neutral language since, for example, not all people who need mammograms or pap smears identify as women." Our Services Include: -Primary Medical Care – vaccinations, physicals, etc. -Sexual & Reproductive Health – STI testing, birth control, pregnancy tests -PEP/PrEP for STI Prevention -Gender Affirming Care – Hormone therapy -Mental Health & Resource Support – counseling, mental health support, housing and food resources, etc. Join us in celebrating PRIDE and our commitment to inclusive, compassionate care for all. 🌟🏳️🌈 #PRIDE2024 #LGBTQHealth #AffirmingCare #SafeSpaces #Tapestry360Health #InclusiveHealthcare #QueerVoice #CHC #Community #FQHC

Last week I spoke alongside Sara-Louise Ackrill FRSA and Jake Morrison on a panel discussion around the Health Trust Gap, with a focus on neurodiversity for Sanofi UK. Too many people from marginalized groups distrust healthcare, whether they are women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities or those within the LGBTQ community. For some, this lack of trust may be related to feeling judged or not listened to. For others, it may be about ongoing discrimination or a lack of representation. Sanofi will lead the global effort to build a bridge of trust between healthcare and marginalized communities, improving engagement and health outcomes. Through their initiative: A Million Conversations. For our panel conversation, we focused on neurodiversity. We shared lots of ideas and thoughts, from both personal and professional stories. What did we shine a light on the Healthcare Gap? 🔦 📚 Storytelling – How can we all use effective communication to bridge this gap? It starts with building trust, which starts with building relationships and finding common ground… That was proved with my 100 Stories Book (which I will be talking more about soon). 🧠 Neurodiversity – ND people often struggle with doctor's surgeries (due to adhoc phone calls and in person appointments). 🏥 Understanding of the Healthcare System – I grew up surrounded by illness, my father has had brain tumours for 24 years. Depending on your understanding of the system, can depend on your access and trust. Thank you Richard Harmer (he/him/his) for having us, to Nick B. for hosting the panel and Lucy Turner for coming to cheer us along! Ps. I think we look like a pretty cool band 🎸 #SanofiUK #AMillionConversations #Talk #Speaker #PanelConversation #TrustHealthGap

Like everyone, bisexual folks of all genders need to be screened for breast, cervical, and colon cancer! Routine healthcare as well as preventative screenings are important at any age to detect illness at an early stage when treatment is likely to work best. Take the pledge to get screened and find a list of providers who care about LGBTQ health even if you don’t have insurance. https:/qhip.cancer-network.org/ #QueerHealthIsPower