Tag: #WomensHealth

Addressing Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment in Underserved Communities
Boston Female Leaders Support Whittier Street Health Center’s Vulnerable and Underserved Women and Families
BOSTON, November 16, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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Whittier Street Health Center will bring together more than prominent women leaders in Greater Boston from diverse backgrounds for its annual Women for Whittier’s Holiday Tea on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Frederica M. Williams Building in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The event, which will recognize several outstanding champions for Whittier and its community, will bring together like-minded women and raise vital funds for the community health center to continue providing high-quality and accessible healthcare and social services to achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of a diverse patient population.

The theme of this year’s event is Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment. The Keynote Speaker is Goldie Taylor, SVP, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Author of The Love You Save: A Memoir.

According to the 2023 Global Gender Gap report, the United States ranked only 43rd out of 146 countries examined for gender equality by the World Economic Forum, behind Mexico and Canada, which came 30th and 33rd, respectively. The index benchmarks gender gaps on economic, political, education, and health-based criteria and highlights the progress yet to be made before women in the United States have equal standards of living to their male counterparts.

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving gender equality has felt distant. Every year, I am heartened to meet so many inspirational women leaders at the Women for Whittier Holiday Tea who share the ambition of uplifting vulnerable girls, women, and families in Greater Boston,” said Whittier Street Health Center’s President and Chief Executive Officer Frederica M. Williams. “We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of these women leaders from diverse backgrounds while recognizing the ongoing need to close the gap in gender equality. By honoring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of female leaders, we are empowering other women to reach their full potential.”

The event will recognize the following women for their exceptional support and advocacy for Whittier and its patients:
- Theresa Hopkins-Staten, President, Eversource Energy Foundation and Vice President, Corporate Citizenship and Equity, Eversource Energy
- Elaine Ullian, former President and CEO, Boston Medical Health System
- Alicia Wedderburn, Board Chair, Whittier Street Health Center, District-Wide Science Instructional Coach, Boston Public Schools STEM Department, founder and CEO, ScienceEd Consulting, LLC, co-founder and Principal Consultant, Creating AccessEd Consulting, LLC
- Enna Jimenez, CEO, Enna Jimenez LLC and Chief Development Officer, Association of Latina Professionals for America
- Shirley Leung, columnist and Associate Editor, Boston Globe
For more information about Whittier Street Health Center, the Women for Whittier Holiday Tea 2024, and sponsorship information, please visit https://www.wshc.org/event/women-for-whittier-holiday-tea-2024 or contact events@wshc.org.

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November 16, 2024
The Fibroid Foundation is Proud to Support the ‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021’
The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021 will provide $150M to the National Institutes of Health. In the United States, an estimated 26,000,000 women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids.1

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updated: Mar 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The Fibroid Foundation is proud to endorse the ‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021’. This important legislation was introduced on March 18, 2021, by Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9).

In the United States, an estimated 26,000,000 women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids.¹Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecologic condition in women² , however, treatment options and medical research funding have yet to match the enormity of the affected community.

Sateria Venable, Founder & CEO of The Fibroid Foundation, responded to yesterday’s introduction of the Fibroid Bill by saying, “Consistent fibroid research funding will transform the quality of life for millions of women in the United States.”

Ultrasound screenings were used in the 2017, ‘Uterine Fibroids: Burden and Unmet Medical Need’ study. The tests revealed an “estimated cumulative incidence rate of UF (uterine fibroids) by the age of 50 is significantly higher in black women (80%) compared with white women (nearly 70%).”³ Annually, uterine fibroids account for approximately half of hysterectomies performed in the United States.⁴Data has shown that there are cardiovascular risk factors associated with hysterectomy.⁵

According to The Fibroid Foundation, patients are suffering in silence. Community members express concerns about limited treatment options, the high cost of treatment, insurance coverage, and difficulty finding fibroid specialists. The organization recognizes the significant health disparities which impact its community and provides support with a unique patient perspective. To aid in the correction of those disparities, the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021 will provide $150M to the National Institutes of Health. Legislative benefits of the Uterine Fibroid Act include:
- APPROPRIATION of $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026
- Establish a RESEARCH database for treatment of fibroids
- Deliver REPORTING on State treatment expenditures
- COORDINATION of data and outcomes at the Federal level
- DISSEMINATE evidence-based care outcomes for individuals with fibroids
The Fibroid Foundation, with members in most U.S. states, and 48 countries, develops annual programming centered on education, advocacy and access to treatment. This month, the organization announced the #askHER initiative, aimed at encouraging conversation about uterine fibroids. The initiative addresses the stigma surrounding menstrual awareness by promoting dialogue in support of those diagnosed with fibroids.

The Fibroid Foundation is proud to support the ‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021’. Uterine fibroids disproportionately impact those of African descent. The Fibroid Foundation is encouraged to see meaningful legislation aimed at addressing the public health crisis in the U.S. which is impacting patients and their families. We thank Representative Clarke and the Congressional Black Caucus on Women & Girls for their leadership and look forward to working in partnership with Congress, and the many supporting organizations of the ‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021’.

About The Fibroid Foundation

The Fibroid Foundation is an organization founded by fibroid patient Sateria Venable in 2013 after her third of four fibroid surgeries. As the premier global community of fibroids patients, their mission is to:
- Be the voice of women living with fibroids.
- Create and support initiatives to find a cure for fibroids.
- Advocate for ongoing funding of patient-sensitive fibroids research.
- Erase the ‘Stigma of Silence’ around menstrual health.
- Minimize treatment disparities with layered patient support.
The Foundation has 25 chapters and a readership of 29,000 people around the world. The Foundation is published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Green Journal and other medical journals.

‘One woman at a time, we are showing the world that we are empowered and that we are driven to change our story!’

¹Management of Uterine Fibroids

²The Health Disparities of Uterine Fibroids for African American Women: A Public Health Issue

³Uterine Fibroids: Burden and Unmet Medical Need

⁴The Estimated Annual Cost of Uterine Leiomyomata in the United States

⁵Clinical practice and research yields valuable data for management of uterine fibroids

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For Media Inquiries:

Emma Jasper

Phone: 240.621.0020
info@fibroidfoundation.org

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If you are interested in partnering with The Fibroid Foundation, please visit https://www.fibroidfoundation.org/partners/

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March 19, 2021
The Fibroid Foundation Announces the #askHER Initiative
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updated: Mar 2, 2021
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The Fibroid Foundation (https://www.fibroidfoundation.org), a patient-founded nonprofit dedicated to fibroid education, research, treatment innovation and legislation, announces the #askHER initiative.

The Fibroid Foundation Announces the #askHER Initiative

The Fibroid Foundation announces the launch of a new initiative to promote conversation about uterine fibroids and to, ultimately, create a safe space where those diagnosed with fibroids can find support.

Seventy percent of all women develop uterine fibroids. With these shocking statistics, it might seem that everyone would be familiar with the term “fibroid,” but this is not the case. In The Fibroid Foundation’s role as patient advocates, the organization finds that many people are not aware of a health concern with such incredibly high diagnosis rates. So The Fibroid Foundation wondered, “How can we raise awareness of uterine fibroids in a way that engages everyone?”

That was the origin of the #askHER initiative.

#askHER and provide a safe space to:
- Hear her story
- Better understand how she’s feeling
- Understand how fibroids affect the family unit
- Find ways to help with advocacy
- Learn how to support future generations
As a community, we can find solutions to fibroids and erase the stigma around menstruation.

Let’s #askHER and create a movement. Let’s include everyone in this important conversation.

For anyone interested in partnering with The Fibroid Foundation, please visit https://www.fibroidfoundation.org/partners/.

About The Fibroid Foundation

The Fibroid Foundation is an organization founded by fibroid patient Sateria Venable in 2013. Our mission is to provide education, support research and treatment innovation, and promote legislation. We have 21 chapters and a readership of over 28,000 women around the world. Our publications include articles in Obstetrics and Gynecology and The Green Journal.

One woman at a time, we are showing the world that we are empowered, and that we are driven to change our story.

Fibroid Statistics:

The “Uterine Fibroids: Burden and Unmet Medical Need” 2017 study found that, “Using ultrasound screening, the estimated cumulative incidence rate of UF by the age of 50 is significantly higher in black women (80%) compared with white women (nearly 70%).” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6193285

Media Contact: hello@fibroidfoundation.org

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March 2, 2021