Shining a light on the women's health gap

The Visibility Gap podcast

 

Dr. Jen Ashton and expert guests on The Visibility Gap podcast season 2

Explore women's unseen health challenges

In this season of The Visibility Gap, Dr. Jen Ashton, OB-GYN focuses on the women’s health gap- exploring topics ranging from maternal health to heart disease to cancer. Listen or watch to learn how these invisible health challenges impact not only women's lives, but also our communities, the workplace, and health care in general. 

 

Latest episode: The power of early cancer detection

Hear from our guest, Nicole, who shares her compelling journey from nurse practitioner to breast cancer patient to thriver- all at the shocking age of 26. Nicole's experience helped her become not only a better health care provider but also an inspiring beacon of hope for others. Later, our experts discuss how greater awareness, and early detection can improve outcomes for women nationwide. 

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Women are under-served in health care today. Menopause, thyroid issues, and other conditions are often misdiagnosed, not taken seriously, and confused with other conditions. 

Cigna Healthcare brings its considerable clinical expertise to provide an empathetic women's health solution for all stages of life. 

Find Out How

1. Mayo Clinic, "Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap," 2019. 

2. CDC. "Lower Your Risk for the Number 1 Killer of Women." 2023.

3. The Commonwealth Fund. "Maternal Mortality in the United States: A Primer." 2020. 

*Korn Ferry Institute. "Unveiling the Impact of Menopause in the Workplace." 2023. 

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