
Charis Chambers, MD
@theperioddoctor
Dr. Charis |OBGYN | Pedi & Adolescent Gyn. Breaking generational misconceptions in women’s health #ChangeTheCycle *Opinions are my own. Not medical advice*
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Themes so far on day 1 of the Google Health 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


As it relates to social determinants of health, the top 3 social needs are housing, transportation, and food. One initiative that Highmark 923 health is leading is a medically tailored meals program for those in need. #scalinghealthequity Google Health


“You can’t have excellence without having equity” - Dr. Valerie Harvey, President of Skin of Color society during her fireside chat with Ivor B Horn, MD, MPH on the topic of Promoting More Equitable Experiences for Individuals with Skin of Color. #scalinghealthequity Google Health


So excited for this star studded panel discussion led by Dr. Chery and the founders/leaders of Live Chair Health Grapevine Headspace Google Health #scalinghealthequity



“The question isn’t why don’t black, brown and indigenous people trust the healthcare system, it’s more so why would they?” - @Wizdomisms Google Health #scalinghealthequity


“ I’m trying to stitch together a mosaic so we can go farther faster.” - Andrew Suggs of Live Chair Health Google Health #scalinghealthequity


“Creating environments where you can have diversity of thought is absolutely critical.” - Robin L. Washington, Board of Directors, Alphabet (Google) #scalinghealthequity Google Health


“What we do every day drives the peaks of the highs and the depths of the lows.” Erica Marsh MD MSCI on preventive measures surrounding fibroids. blkwomenshealth


Y’all, I'm so excited to join FdtnForWomensCancer 9/25 at 1pm ET for a virtual event hosted by Marsai Martin 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




"One of the biggest barriers is the confusion surrounding both protection and preservation," says Charis Chambers, MD, "I like to lay out the facts. 44% have their first period and don't know what's going on." #PledgeYourPeriod

"We should be brave enough to have these conversations early. To parents — you are charged with guiding your children in life," notes the Charis Chambers, MD, "We must include our boys. We must include everyone in this conversation." Join the conversation🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=3lEjmG…

.Charis Chambers, MD raises a great point: "We fail when we just identify the little girls [for education]. The issue is we're missing some non binary folk, we're missing some trans folk in that conversation, and they are very much capable of menstruating." #PledgeYourPeriod

Megha Desai Another one courtesy of Charis Chambers, MD: "If we could just take away the hyper-sexualization of a woman's period. Adults don't go through puberty - children do." This is why parents have a responsibility to ensure their children, of all genders, have the necessary information.


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!!! The Washington Post apple.news/AfHZcISXOQXOSV…