The Impact of Endometriosis and Fibroids on Black Communities
03/25/24 • 21 min
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official stance or position of the SOGC.
Summary:
In this episode, join us as we delve into the profound impacts of endometriosis and uterine fibroids on Black health, featuring insights from Drs. Cindy Maxwell and Modupe Tunde-Byass. Gain invaluable knowledge about these often-overlooked conditions and the critical importance of raising awareness within the Black community. Discover the alarming disparities in care faced by Black individuals with these conditions and explore avenues for fostering better understanding and support. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that sheds light on crucial health issues and empowers listeners to advocate for equitable healthcare access for all.
Additional Resources:
The Endometriosis Resource Portal For People Of Color | EndoFound
About Dr. Tunde-Byass
Dr. Tunde-Byass is the president of the Black Physicians of Canada. She is involved with equity, diversity, and inclusivity, with a particular focus on anti-Black racism, and is the co-founder of the Women's Health Education Made Simple, also known as WHEMS, an initiative that promotes health literacy through online educational resources. Dr. Tunde-Byass is also an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
About Dr. Maxwell Dr. Maxwell is a maternal fetal medicine specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital and Women's College Hospital in Toronto, and a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto. I also co-lead an organization called N-ABL, which is a provincial network to support Black medical learners, and I'm the past president of the Black Physicians Association of Ontario.
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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official stance or position of the SOGC.
Summary:
In this episode, join us as we delve into the profound impacts of endometriosis and uterine fibroids on Black health, featuring insights from Drs. Cindy Maxwell and Modupe Tunde-Byass. Gain invaluable knowledge about these often-overlooked conditions and the critical importance of raising awareness within the Black community. Discover the alarming disparities in care faced by Black individuals with these conditions and explore avenues for fostering better understanding and support. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that sheds light on crucial health issues and empowers listeners to advocate for equitable healthcare access for all.
Additional Resources:
The Endometriosis Resource Portal For People Of Color | EndoFound
About Dr. Tunde-Byass
Dr. Tunde-Byass is the president of the Black Physicians of Canada. She is involved with equity, diversity, and inclusivity, with a particular focus on anti-Black racism, and is the co-founder of the Women's Health Education Made Simple, also known as WHEMS, an initiative that promotes health literacy through online educational resources. Dr. Tunde-Byass is also an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
About Dr. Maxwell Dr. Maxwell is a maternal fetal medicine specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital and Women's College Hospital in Toronto, and a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto. I also co-lead an organization called N-ABL, which is a provincial network to support Black medical learners, and I'm the past president of the Black Physicians Association of Ontario.
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Endometriosis: A Patient’s Journey to Symptom Validation
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official stance or position of the SOGC.
Summary:
In this episode, join us as we explore a patient’s experiences with getting a diagnosis of endometriosis and finding the best course of treatment for this condition. Lindsay Wolfson shares her endometriosis journey with Dr. Jamie Kroft, where we will discuss the power of both symptom validation and receiving an official diagnosis of endometriosis. This episode highlights the need for inclusive and trauma-informed care in endometriosis journeys and the importance of a good relationship with health care providers.
About Dr. Kalay Dr. Kroft is a gynaecologist based in Toronto, Associate Professor and Deputy Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sunnybrook. I am also the CanSAGE President, and I specialize in minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on laser laparoscopic resection of endometriosis.
About Lindsay Wolfson Lindsay is a Toronto-based consultant and health researcher with a Master of Public Health degree in Social Inequities and Health. Not only is Lindsay a researcher working in the field of women’s health but she is also a patient with endometriosis.
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Obstacles et solutions aux soins de santé sexuelle et reproductive pour les nouveaux arrivants au Canada
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Résumé:
Dans cet épisode du balado sur la santé des femmes de la SOGC, nous explorons les obstacles et les solutions aux soins de santé sexuelle et génésique pour les nouveaux arrivants au Canada avec Dre Diane Francoeur et Rosy Douge-Charles. Ne manquez pas cet épisode où nous abordons les questions importantes de l'accès à l'information et aux services, des barrières culturelles et linguistiques, des considérations juridiques et politiques, de la navigation dans le système de soins de santé, de la stigmatisation et du soutien social, et plus encore.
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À propos du Dre. Francoeur
La Dre Francoeur est la présidente-directrice générale de la Société des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Canada et une ardente défenseure des femmes et des fournisseurs de soins de santé. Elle est obstétricienne-gynécologue et a plus de 30 ans d'expérience. Elle continue aujourd'hui à servir sa communauté en tant qu'obstétricienne-gynécologue.
La Dre Francoeur a été la première femme présidente de la Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) et a rempli tous ses mandats. Elle continue de travailler comme professeure agrégée au département d'obstétrique et de gynécologie du CHU Ste-Justine, affilié à l'Université de Montréal, et est une ardente défenseuse des droits des femmes, du leadership des médecins et des soins de santé.
À propos de Rosy Douge-Charles
Rosy est une éducatrice, une activiste et une consultante qui s'intéresse aux intersections de la justice raciale, alimentaire, du handicap et du genre. Rosy est titulaire d'un diplôme en études féminines et de genre de l'Université d'Ottawa et a des racines à Montréal, Brooklyn, New York, et sur la terre de ses ancêtres, Haïti.
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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official stance or position of the SOGC.
Summary:
In this episode of SOGC’s Women’s Health podcast we explore the obstacles and solutions to sexual and reproductive health care for newcomers to Canada with Dr. Diane Francoeur and Rosy Douge-Charles. Don’t miss this episode where we address the important questions of access to information and services, cultural and language barriers, legal and policy considerations, health care system navigation, stigma and social support and more.
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About Dr. Francoeur
Dr. Francoeur is the Chief Executive Officer of The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and a fierce advocate for women and health care providers. She is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with more than 30-years of experience and continues to serve her community as a practicing OB/GYN to this day.
Dr. Francoeur was the CEO and served as the first woman president of the Federation of Medical Specialists of Québec (FMSQ), completing all mandates. She continues to work as an associate professor in the OB/GYN department at CHU Ste-Justine, affiliated with the University of Montreal and is a strong champion of women’s rights, physician’s leadership, and healthcare management.
About Rosy Douge-Charles
Rosy is an educator, activist, and consultant who is interested in the intersections of racial, food, disability, and gender justice. Rosy holds a degree in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Ottawa and has roots in Montreal, Brooklyn, New York, and her ancestral land of Haiti.
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