Women make most healthcare decisions but hold only 13% of board seats at venture-backed healthcare companies. Failure to increase diversity comes at a cost.
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Cleo’s Sarahjane Sacchetti On The Importance Of Inclusive Workforces, Raising $40 Million In Series C And The Future Of Family Health
Cleo – a family benefits platform that brings proactive, holistic health, career, and wellness support to working parents and their families, is on a mission to support all stages of parenthood by connecting all the dots, from family planning to expect…
Women Not Getting The Healthcare They Need During Covid-19, New Survey Shows
Women are more likely than men to go without recommended healthcare during the pandemic, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.
Pregnancy And Covid-19: How A Telehealth Company Is Combating Vaccination Hesitancy
Covid-19 has brought with it a need for better information about women’s healthcare, especially about vaccines and pregnancy. Female founders have found a way to provide accurate information and better care, using telemedicine.
Meet LYVECAP, A First-Of-Its-Kind Probiotics System That Goes Beyond Industry Standards
LYVECAP is a new, cutting-edge probiotics system developed by Dr. Yinka Davies in an effort to demystify the world of probiotics and simplify the process.
Despite Progress, Patients Still Struggle With Insurance Coverage For Eating Disorder Treatment
Despite laws designed to improve access to mental health care, many patients still struggle to get insurance to cover eating disorder treatment. During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a former patient shares her story and experts weigh in on …
Dr. Ala Stanford And The Women Who, Ages 50 And Over, Are Leading The Fight Against Covid
As part of our regular segment on Morning Joe highlighting women over the age of 50 who are changing the world, Forbes and “Know Your Value” want to shine a light on the women in this group who are making the most significant contributions in the effor…
Unpaid Family Caregivers Recognized With First-Ever Family Caregiver Awards
Unpaid caregivers are often unsung heroes. This week, Carewell announced the winners of its first-ever Family Caregiver of the Year Awards. The monetary prizes recognize the financial toll caregiving can take.
New NYC Legislation To Protect Health Care Professionals From Discrimination, Harassment
A press conference to discuss a NYC bill to protect health care professionals from harassment and discrimination was Zoom-bombed with pornography. Yes, you heard that correctly.
Caregiving Was Already Hard; Covid-19 Made It Nearly Unbearable
Caring for a loved one with a long-term illness or disability is never easy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, unpaid family caregiving has taken its toll on caregivers. The EMD Serono Global Carer Well-Being Index quantifies the emotional, physical, and f…
