Ep 83: Maternal Health & Major Women's Health Studies with Nirshila Chand, DrPH

Send us a text

What if a key to improving maternal health outcomes has been hiding in plain sight for centuries?

This week, Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH joins Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN to dive deep into the world of maternal healthcare support systems that are making a real difference in communities across America. This enlightening conversation explores the vital work being done by healthcare startups and various support models to improve maternal mortality rates and provide comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy journey.

The conversation takes a candid look at the current healthcare landscape, examining both the promising developments in maternal care and the concerning policy contradictions that could impact access to essential services. Our hosts thoughtfully address the challenges facing healthcare funding and research, while maintaining focus on the incredible dedication of professionals working to support mothers and families.

In this Episode
🎧 Understanding doula services
🎧 Healthcare access and equity 
🎧 Policy and funding challenges 
🎧 The Women's Health Initiative legacy and groundbreaking findings from one of the longest-running women's health studies
🎧 Nutritional health and chronic disease prevention
🎧 The future of women's health research
🎧 Research funding cuts are having devastating consequences.
🎧 Critical medical advances resulting from women's health research 
🎧 The need to be active participants in your healthcare 

This episode offers valuable insights into understanding how we can better support mothers and families during one of life's most transformative experiences.

Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH is a Mission-Driven Public Health Specialist dedicated to improving Health Outcomes for our communities locally and globally. Health care is a Human Right!! Our public health ecosystems and sectors have tremendous possibilities to continue redesigning equitable services, innovation, and entrepreneurship to improve the quality of life and outcomes for all of us. 

She advocates for improving community healthcare access across Ages, Genders, and Racial groups. She also supports addressing the social determinants of health (education, economic housing, financial, and other social barriers) that impact children's, women's, and men's health outcomes In the United States, individuals fall under different health care systems based on insurance, and sheI believes every person deserves to have similar access whether you are on Medicaid or private Insurance. No one deserves to pay out of pocket!! 

She leads by embracing Joy, Health, and Optimism.

Connect with Nirshila on LinkedIn. 

Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Text us! Look for the link at the top of this page (above the episode description).

Follow us on Instagram @walkintoapodcast.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified medical professional. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and may not be those of the hosts or CoNut Media LLC; we are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.