Despite the advancement of modern-day medicine and technology, women’s health remains understudied, underreported, and misunderstood.
Many women struggle to receive proper diagnoses for common conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, perimenopause, and hormonal imbalances. Approximately 80% of individuals with autoimmune diseases are women—for reasons that aren’t fully understood. And continued disparities in treatment methods and health outcomes intensify these issues even further for women of color and women of lower socioeconomic status.
On October 1, American Public Square, the Johnson County Library, Kansas City PBS and Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet invite you to a discussion highlighting the struggle many women face in doctor’s offices around the country. Expert panelists will discuss the history of women’s health, patient experience challenges for women and what it will take to ensure stronger advocacy for women’s health issues in the medical community.
This event will conclude promptly at 7:15 p.m. to avoid conflict with the evening’s televised vice presidential debate, set to begin at 8:00 p.m. (CST).
Panelist details will be provided soon!
