Many women have had unpleasant experiences with the vaginal speculum during pap tests. But few know that the speculum also has a history mired by racism and abusive practices. Something I penned for Doctus Project #WomensHealthWeek doctusproject.com/2018/08/19/the…

I'm late to the game here but Christina Cauterucci's piece from last week makes a helpful distinction between #Metoo & the convo around Kavanaugh accusations. They've prompted women to revisit different (though related) types of awful encounters in their lives slate.com/human-interest…

Health systems that leave no one behind, this is the driver of social exclusion that remains the most invisible Health Systems Global #HSR2018 #HSR2020 VillageReach

Happy international Day of the girl! #InternationalDayoftheGirl #girlsruletheworld #genderequality #girlseducationisthekey

"Women delivery global health care but men lead it" - a tragic reality which is highlighted now more than ever Elizabeth Broderick at Coda Change. How can we try to change this?

Coda Change Elizabeth Broderick “accelerate change by the disruptive action of men” Roger Harris Doug Lynch MD MPH Oliver Flower do you have more opportunity for distruption?

"Hate hurts us all" - Dr. Lauren R. Powell Coda Change #universaltruth

My health is related to my neighbours health. If I’m not safe neither are you. We all have to live in this world together. Ultimately hate hurts all of us. Dr. Lauren R. Powell #CodaZero Coda Change

COVID-19 Is Proof of Just How Socially Determined Health Is - excellent summary of the issues at stake #COVID19 #SDOH vice.com/en_us/article/…

So excited to have recorded the first episode for the new MercyPerinatal initiative “Prepare”. An educational podcast for expectant parents, including everything from conception, labour, the fourth trimester and beyond. Co-hosted with my colleague and dear friend Rangi De Silva

Can you believe this inspirational line-up of healthcare leaders? Join us in person or on-line for a one-day seminar on balancing head and heart in healthcare! trybooking.com/events/landing… UniMelb MDHS Melbourne Academic Centre for Health Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Northern Health RANZCOG - O&G Safer Care Victoria

Attention all clinicians, academics, and healthcare professionals! 🧠♥ Join Mercy Perinatal in October for a fabulous one day seminar bringing our heads and hearts to healthcare. Prepare to be encouraged and inspired! Practical advice from inspirational leaders to address the

I’m seeking any indigenous midwives/maternal health researchers who would be interested in discussing the importance of Birthing on Country for a small project with MercyPerinatal. Let me know below and I’ll be in touch!

.Rangi De Silva asks: Where does your organisation sit on the #genderequity continuum? Women In Global Health #WCPH2017 Franklin Women @WomenSciAUST

What does the future of public health look like? Thomas Piggott MD PhD #WCPH2017 #innovation #creativity

And so it begins! Discussing food security and sustainability at Day 1 of #GIF17 Global Ideas Dr Sophie Lamond Lloyd Nash

'Leadership is an action, not a title'. Mathan Ratinam Global Ideas #foodsecurity #GIF17

Day 2 of #GIF17 has kicked off discussing the circular economy. Great panel lead by Louka Parry Global Ideas

Senator Richard Di Natale discussing the future of global health leadership at #GIF17 Global Ideas #inspiring

Woman up! All star female panel Global Ideas talking climate and health at #GIF17! @ameliamoulis