How can we make an impact with women’s healthcare? There are different roles that each of us can play in improving women’s health, from caregiver, patient, provider, payer, and health systems. All of these roles start with educating ourselves, learning more about what is happening and being there as a resource to support those that are facing these challenges.   

Join Priya Bathija, Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health in this interview with host Natalie Benamou to hear in depth about women’s health. Find out about how Priya's journey from being a healthcare attorney to a policy expert is a testament to her passion for advocating for women's health. During the interview, Priya highlights the alarming statistics of maternal mortality rates in the US, emphasizing the urgent need for education and access to healthcare for women throughout their lives.

5 Insights About Women’s Health

1. Women's Health is a Community Responsibility: Everyone, regardless of their gender, can play a role in improving women's health, be it through advocacy, education, or support. 

2. The State of Maternal Health: The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, with numbers worsening over the years. The problems span across the entire maternal health journey,  from pre-delivery to postpartum. A concerted effort from all stakeholders is necessary to improve these statistics.

3. First Ever Women’s Health Research Initiative: The White House Initiative on Women's Health Research “will galvanize the Federal government as well as the private and philanthropic sectors to spur innovation, unleash transformative investment to close research gaps, and improve women's health.”

4. The Role of Employers in Women's Health: Employers can contribute to improving women's health by designing benefits and policies that support women's health and longevity in the workforce. 

5. Empowering Women Through Education: Through her company, Nyoo Health, Priya Bathija aims to educate healthcare providers and women about women's health. She believes in the importance of normalizing conversations around women's health and learning from each other's experiences. 

This discussion also sheds light on medical gaslighting and its impact on women, communities and the workplace. Natalie shares the exciting news that a new nonprofit HER HEALTHX, that will be a force multiplier improving health outcomes for women.

Improving women's health requires a community effort. Everyone has a role to play, from individuals and healthcare providers to employers and the government. With concerted effort and resources, we can achieve better health outcomes for women.

Special thanks to Priya Bathija for being a featured HerCsuite® speaker and also a guest on HerCsuite® Radio!

About Priya Bathija

Priya Bathija, Founder and CEO, Nyoo Health,  is a nationally-recognized healthcare leader, attorney, and policy expert. With 20 years of experience working for, in, and with hospitals, she has led the design, implementation and growth of initiatives that make the health system work better for everyone.

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Natalie is the host of "Women Leaders on the Move'', a top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. She is also the Founder of HerCsuite®, a powerful women's network with membership programs that advance women in the second half of their career. Natalie is also the President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes for women.

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