Season 8, Episode #72 – The Women’s Fund
Guest Hosts: Kaila Vargas, MS, CHES– program manager at the Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency.
Summary:
In this conversation, Kaila Vargas, the program manager for the Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, discusses the organization’s mission to empower women and girls through health education and advocacy. She highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for candid conversations about health, building resilience, and effective communication strategies for self-advocacy. The discussion also covers the structure of the programs offered, community support, and upcoming events that aim to provide resources and education to participants.
Initiatives Featured in this episode:
Community Resource
Takeaways:
- The Women’s Fund has been around since 1979, focusing on women’s health research.
- They shifted to a public health model to implement impactful programs.
- Creating a safe space for health discussions is crucial for women and girls.
- Participants are encouraged to use their voices in healthcare settings.
- Effective communication is key to advocating for oneself in health matters.
- Resilience is built through facing adversity and learning through challenges faced.
- Community support enhances the empowerment of participants.
- The programs are designed to be ongoing for sustained impact.
- Families can connect with the Women’s Fund through various channels.
- Publications and resources are available for those outside the Houston area.
Social media: @wondersandworries @ACLP @thewomensfund
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