The Need For The Uterine Fibroid Conversation

As Black women, we often know enough about fibroids to know that we don’t want to be diagnosed with them, but often not enough to make informed decisions about management of them or to explain them to our loved one. Even so, we are often asked to do just that.
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Real Talk about Fibroids with Dr. Charis Chambers

Chances are you or someone you know has uterine fibroids. Approximately 8 in 10 Black women experience the condition during their lifetime. It is Critical that we share accurate information about them and Dr. Charis Chambers provides an excellent overview in our new video you can watch here.

Real Talk About Compassionate Care for Black Women with FIbroids

>Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus. They are common among women of reproductive age, and Black women are at a higher risk of developing them. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 80% of Black women will develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50. Understanding this condition is crucial for Black women's reproductive health. We wanted to create an organic conversation around this topic and brought together stakeholders from the public and private sector to have some real talk about Black women with Uterine Fibroids. It was a powerful day filled with candid conversations with patient stories, breaking down myths, information on research and policy developments. 

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Featuring: Cynthia Bailey

American Model, Reality Television Personality, and Actress

Linda Goler Blount

 MPH President and CEO
Black Women’s Health Imperative

Linda Goler Blount

 MPH President and CEO
Black Women’s Health Imperative

Linda Goler Blount

 MPH President and CEO
Black Women’s Health Imperative

Linda Goler Blount

 MPH President and CEO
Black Women’s Health Imperative

Spare Me: Real Talk About Compassionate Care for Black Women with Fibroids.

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus. They are common among women of reproductive age, and Black women are at a higher risk of developing them. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 80% of Black women will develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50. Understanding this condition is crucial for Black women's reproductive health. We wanted to create an organic conversation around this topic and brought together stakeholders from the public and private sector to have some real talk about Black women with Uterine Fibroids. It was a powerful day filled with candid conversations with patient stories, breaking down myths, information on research and policy developments.
Featuring:
, Cynthia Bailey

American Model, Reality Television Personality, and Actress

Linda Goler Blount, MPH

President
Black Women’s Health Imperative

Paula S. Green-Smith

VP Training
Black Women’s Health Imperative

Tanika Gray Valbrun

Founder
The White Dress Project

Erica E. Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of Michigan Medical School and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Dr. Charis Chambers, MD

Board Certified OBGYN

Lenee M. Reedus-Carson, MBA
Senior Program Manager and Master Trainer

Black Women’s Health Imperative

Adrianna Hopkins

Two time Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter WJLA

Amy Yurkanin

Award Winning Journalist

Nisha Thanawala

Legislative Assistant
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke

Charlyn Stanberry

Vice President of Government Relations
National Association for Broadcasters

Nadia Laniyan

Health Legislative Assistant
Office of Senator Corey Booker

Mervyn Jones

Managing Director of Government Strategy and Cyber Security
Ankura Consulting Group

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fibroids Resources Real Talk Guide

Spare Me: Real Talk Discussion Guide

This discussion guide was created not only for Black women, but also by Black women.
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fibroids Resources Compassionate Care Guide

Compassionate Care Provider Guide

As a provider is it crucial to do more than just read the guidelines. It is important to examine them and re-examine them with a lens that considers the racial and social barriers that contribute to health outcomes and healthcare experiences.
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fibroids Resources Uterine Health Guide

Uterine Health Guide

When it comes to your period and uterine health, it's critical to recognize red flags. Discover how to flag your flow. (Resource created by Sumitomo Pharma and Pfizer).
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Unmuting Fibroids: Meaningful Action Toward Equity for Black Women

Unmuting Fibroids: Meaningful Action Toward Equity for Black Women

To address this public health crisis, a multidisciplinary group of experts convened during UNmuting Fibroids, a roundtable organized by the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) in partnership with Hologic’s Project Health Equality.
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