In Pregnancy, Speaking Up Is Sometimes a Matter of Life or Death
Dear friends, When tennis icon Serena Williams shed light on her childbirth ordeal, many were surprised to hear that, despite her fame and wealth, her health care providers still dismissed her concerns about hypertension. Her experience underscored the urgent need to address very real disparities in maternal health care, particularly for Black women. Despite advances […]
Healthy Sisterhoods Support Women in Leadership
Dear friends, I find myself reflecting deeply on the remarkable strides of women to be seen and heard during this Women’s History Month. One thing is often overlooked outside of specific groups or communities, yet still very vital, and that is sisterhood. It’s the bond of support, the exchange of wisdom, and the shared resilience […]
A Healthy Heart: The Ultimate Expression of Self-Love
Greetings, friends! Listen to your body. If things feel different, they are different. As February unfolds with the celebration of love, there’s a silent but crucial matter of the heart that calls for our attention: our cardiovascular health. Amidst love songs and heart-shaped candies, February is American Heart Month—a time to focus on nurturing the […]
Take Charge of Your Health in 2024
Greetings, friends! …there’s a better way for a better health outcome. I’m Dr. Glenda, here to help you take charge of your health. That means showing you how to make every experience you have with a health care provider more meaningful and productive. I’ve learned over a decades-long career in medicine, as well as through […]