Dr. Charis |OBGYN | Pedi & Adolescent Gyn. Breaking generational misconceptions in women’s health #ChangeTheCycle *Opinions are my own. Not medical advice*
Columbus, GA
Joined May 2019
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This video is dedicated to all of the schoolyard myths and patriarchal theories about women’s bodies that are not and have never been true. #hymen #virginitytesting #SexEducation #WomensHealth
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Woke up to the best news!!! As an adolescent gynecologist, I can’t express how happy I am that my patients will now have access to safe & effective contraceptive pills OTC!! This is a huge win for reproductive health and access!!! @washingtonpost
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youtube.com/clip/UgkxK09omr7… Banning period discussions fails our children. #dontsayperiod #floridalaw
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Ovarian Cysts: Why they occur, How they're diagnosed, Options for treatment youtu.be/tGzxDLBn4Nw via @YouTube
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Parents, avoid making this dangerous mistake when your child starts having periods youtu.be/AQZxIYvuHik via @YouTube
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What hole does a tampon go in? The easiest way to get it right every time. youtu.be/Op5fVtZFKQE via @YouTube
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Y’all, I'm so excited to join @GYNCancer 9/25 at 1pm ET for a virtual event hosted by @marsaimartin to celebrate the end of the #Move4Her Month of Movement! Register at Move4Her.org to join the Move4Her community & receive event details. #GCAM #MoveTheMessage #ad
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“What we do every day drives the peaks of the highs and the depths of the lows.” @EricaMarshMD on preventive measures surrounding fibroids. @blkwomenshealth
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“Creating environments where you can have diversity of thought is absolutely critical.” - Robin L. Washington, Board of Directors, Alphabet (Google) #scalinghealthequity @GoogleHealth
“ I’m trying to stitch together a mosaic so we can go farther faster.” - Andrew Suggs of @LiveChairInc
@GoogleHealth #scalinghealthequity
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“The question isn’t why don’t black, brown and indigenous people trust the healthcare system, it’s more so why would they?” - @Wizdomisms
@GoogleHealth #scalinghealthequity
“Trust is cumulative, state based, history-dependent, & transactional.”
- @Wizdomisms Chief Social Impact and Diversity Officer of @Headspace health.
@GoogleHealth #scalinghealthequity
So excited for this star studded panel discussion led by Dr. Chery and the founders/leaders of @LiveChairInc @GrapevineHealth @Headspace @GoogleHealth #scalinghealthequity
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“You can’t have excellence without having equity” - Dr. Valerie Harvey, President of @SkinOfColor society during her fireside chat with @DrIvorHorn on the topic of Promoting More Equitable Experiences for Individuals with Skin of Color. #scalinghealthequity @GoogleHealth
As it relates to social determinants of health, the top 3 social needs are housing, transportation, and food. One initiative that @Highmark health is leading is a medically tailored meals program for those in need.
#scalinghealthequity @GoogleHealth
Themes so far on day 1 of the @GoogleHealth summit.
“ Change is imperative”
“ Efforts in equity must be intentional/by design”
“ People want to hear information from those who understand their lived experiences.”
#scalinghealthequity
So happy to be here!
NOW: Tune into the Investing in Health Equity Innovation session, where Chief Health Equity Officer @DrIvorHorn has an exciting announcement… #ScalingHealthEquity #GoogleHealth
Watch LIVE: health.google/health-equity/…
BRB. Changing my name to AR-15 so I can be deemed worthy of protection in this country. #roeoverturned