Pioneering Women's Health: From International Aid to Hormone Therapy AdvocacyIn this episode of Women Making Moves, host Amy Pons converses with Elizabeth Kelly, a seasoned nurse practitioner passionate about holistic healthcare. Elizabeth shares her journey from working in intensive care units in Chicago to providing international aid and her deep commitment to improving access to mental health care in underserved populations. She highlights the critical importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for...
Pioneering Women's Health: From International Aid to Hormone Therapy Advocacy
In this episode of Women Making Moves, host Amy Pons converses with Elizabeth Kelly, a seasoned nurse practitioner passionate about holistic healthcare.
Elizabeth shares her journey from working in intensive care units in Chicago to providing international aid and her deep commitment to improving access to mental health care in underserved populations.
She highlights the critical importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women and discusses the recent FDA removal of the black box warning on HRT medications. Elizabeth also addresses the alarming Department of Education decision to downgrade nursing and other female-dominated professions' status, potentially reducing access to federal funding and impacting women's upward mobility in these fields.
The episode offers insights into the systemic challenges women face in healthcare and the importance of interdisciplinary and compassionate approaches to patient care.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:20 Elizabeth's Journey in Healthcare
01:05 Mental Health Challenges and Holistic Care
03:24 Personal Stories and Healthcare Gaps
05:06 The Importance of Holistic Approaches
06:00 Generational Trauma and Mental Health
14:09 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Insights
20:39 Recognizing Women's Health Issues
22:07 Challenges in Prescribing HRT
23:07 Historical Neglect of Women's Health
23:57 Black Box Warnings and Opiate Crisis
25:26 Impact of Education Policy Changes
27:32 Financial Barriers in Female-Dominated Professions
36:54 Encouragement for Aspiring Nurses
39:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Follow and support Elizabeth on Instagram and Facebook @stayinyourcortex and visit her at Ardent Counseling Center Oak Brook https://ardentcenter.com/team-member/elizabeth-kelly/
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