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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

Themes so far on day 1 of the  <a href="/GoogleHealth/">Google Health</a> 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
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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

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

“You can’t have excellence without having equity” - Dr. Valerie Harvey, President of <a href="/SkinOfColor/">Skin of Color</a> society during her fireside chat with <a href="/DrIvorHorn/">Ivor B Horn, MD, MPH</a> on the topic of Promoting More Equitable Experiences for Individuals with Skin of Color. #scalinghealthequity <a href="/GoogleHealth/">Google Health</a>
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“Trust is cumulative, state based, history-dependent, & transactional.” - @Wizdomisms Chief Social Impact and Diversity Officer of Headspace health. Google Health #scalinghealthequity

“Trust is cumulative, state based, history-dependent, &amp; transactional.” 

- @Wizdomisms Chief Social Impact and Diversity Officer of <a href="/Headspace/">Headspace</a> health. 

<a href="/GoogleHealth/">Google Health</a> #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 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  

<a href="/GoogleHealth/">Google Health</a> #scalinghealthequity
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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 Google Health

“Creating environments where you can have diversity of thought is absolutely critical.” - Robin L. Washington, Board of Directors, Alphabet (Google) #scalinghealthequity <a href="/GoogleHealth/">Google Health</a>
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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

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"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

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"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…

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.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

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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.

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