Health equity is essential in providing quality healthcare to all individuals regardless of background. However, even in the modern healthcare system, gender and racial biases still influence health outcomes. In today’s episode, host Natalie Benamou is joined by Dr. Nicole Rochester as she talks about her advocacy of promoting greater equity in the healthcare world. Dr. Rochester is the founder of Your GPS Doc, which aims to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. Dr. Rochester also shares her experience as a caregiver for her father and how it transformed the work she is doing today. She created the GPS System to help patients and caregivers advocate for themselves. The GPS System:When preparing to have a conversation with your doctor, arm yourself with these your voices can be heard:G – Gather informationP – Position yourself as an expertS – Speak upDoing all these, you or your family members can show up more confidently in healthcare settings, make better choices, and get appropriate care. Dr. Rochester also touches on the Serena Williams story. Williams was diagnosed with blood clots in her lungs in 2010, and medical professionals also found an abdominal hematoma. After giving birth to her daughter Olympia in 2017, she began to lose feeling in her legs. The the hospital staff was initially dismissive, but after insisting on getting tests done, it was determined that she needed immediate surgery. Statistics show that women of color are not receiving healthcare and dying 3-4x more from childbirth than other ethnicities. What you can do: Advocate for yourself. Ask questions, be curious, and make sure that the care you are receiving is appropriateShow up more confidently in healthcare settings using Dr. Nicole T. Rochester’s GPS System Resources:Dr. Nicole RochesterYour GPS DocVisit HerCsuite™Women's International Day Event Thank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain your competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase with HerCsuite™.If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn Thank you to Dr. Nicole T. Rochester for being on the show, for being a featured keynote speaker and panelist and member of HerCsuite™. Special thanks to you for listening to the show. We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.
