Her Health Matters

Addressing Bias and Promoting Autonomy: A Conversation with Dr. Shawana Moore

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, chats with Dr. Shawana Moore, a nationally recognized, board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner who specializes in providing women’s and gender-related care throughout the lifespan. They explore the importance of normalizing menstrual health conversations in healthcare, emphasizing patient autonomy and dignity, and tackling unconscious bias and institutionalized racism. The discussion also underscores the need for effective communication, cultural congruence, and data-driven initiatives to reduce healthcare disparities.
 
This episode is sponsored by Pfizer and Sumitomo Pharma America.
 
Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings.

Empowering Clinicians and Expanding Access: Overcoming Barriers in Reproductive Healthcare

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, chats with Radia Muqaddam, JD, senior staff attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Julie Jenkins, DNP, WHNP-BC, Clinicians In Abortion Care (CIAC) strategist and training program manager at the National Abortion Federation. They delve into the importance of empowering advanced practice clinicians, addressing systemic barriers, and advocating for constitutional protections to enhance access to reproductive healthcare, especially for marginalized communities. The discussion covers the legal challenges to abortion restrictions in the U.S. and their impact on clinical practice and patient care, emphasizing the ongoing need for advocacy to safeguard healthcare access.

From Critical Care Nurse to Women's Health Leader: A Conversation with Dr. Komkwuan Paruchabutr

Join host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, in our inaugural episode as she chats with Dr. Komkwuan Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, president of the board of directors for the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Dr. Paruchabutr shares her inspiring journey from critical care nurse to Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, delving into the unique aspects of the WHNP role and the art of balancing work and life. They discuss the exciting evolution of NPWH, focusing on its commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and equity. Tune in to hear about the vital importance of both personal and systemic changes in advancing women's and gender-related health care. And we also take on the importance of advocacy, with a call to action for supporting legislation that promotes women's health and reproductive rights, especially for marginalized communities. 
 
This episode is sponsored by Revelation Pharma.
 
Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings.

Her Health Matters Trailer

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health presents the all-new Her Health Matters – an original podcast series where we chat with leading voices in women’s and gender-related healthcare. Join our host Heather Maurer as she engages in candid conversations on perimenopause, menopause, reproductive health care, and maternal healthcare. Check out the trailer for season one!