Spheres of influence in reproductive justice: approaches to physician advocacy outside of the clinical space

Want to learn how to expand your impact on improving patient care? In addition to advocating for patients in their clinical practice, these physicians have found ways to incorporate advocacy outside of their roles as clinicians. Join us as we learn from three experts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology on how to advocate for our patients outside of the clinical space.

Dr. Julie Hakim (FemTech Focus Co-Founder | Baylor College of Medicine | Texas Children's Hospital)- creating space for gynecology and women's health through device and technology development

Learn more about her influence in women's health and wellness tech, and advancing pediatric and adolescent gynecology outside of the clinic:

https://www.tmc.edu/blog/dr-julie-hakim/

https://drjuliegyn.com/about/

Dr. Kate Stambough (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Arkansas Children's Hospital)- giving a voice to pediatric and adolescent gynecology patients through testimonial in court

Her work giving testimonial is not affiliated with her hospital or university, but you can take a look at who she is in her clinical role as the only full-time PAG physician in her state: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dxDecfkoPDg

https://medicine.uams.edu/blog/episode-5-kathryn-stambough-m-d/

Dr. Sameera Mokkarala (Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania)- bringing relatable clinician experiences in comprehensive family planning to our government leaders and legislators

Here's a sneak peek at some of her interviews and publications:

https://www.phillyvoice.com/abortion-access-philadelphia-funding-planned-parenthood-reproductive-services/

https://msmagazine.com/2024/03/07/alabamas-ivf-ruling-proves-abortion-cannot-be-separated-from-the-rest-of-reproductive-healthcare/

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