Mary I. O'Connor, M.D.,is an orthopedic surgeon, health
equity leader, healthcare entrepreneur, and former U.S. Olympic
athlete (Women's Rowing, 1980). She is co-founder and Chief Medical
Officer of Vori Health, a spine and orthopedic telemedicine company
on a mission to empower all people to better health. After a
distinguished career at Mayo Clinic where Dr. O'Connor was awarded
Professor Emerita status, she went on to lead the Center for
Musculoskeletal Care at Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven
Health and was Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale
School of Medicine. A passionate advocate for health equity, Dr.
O'Connor has led the national non-profit coalition, Movement is
Life, since its inception in 2010 in its efforts to eliminate
musculoskeletal health disparities. A graduate of Yale University,
Dr. O'Connor obtained her medical degree from Drexel University
College of Medicine and completed her orthopedic residency and
fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She can be found on
Twitter at twitter.com/MaryOConnorMD and LinkedIn at
www.linkedin.com/in/maryoconnormd/
Kanwal L Haq, M.S.,is a medical anthropologist, community
organizer, and non-profit consultant. She currently leads the NYC
women's health programs at the Arnhold Institute for Global Health
at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine. An applied-research
scientist dedicated to education and health equity, Kanwal utilizes
community-based participatory research and implementation science
to build more effective, efficient and equitable systems of care
for women across the world. Her desire to bridge the gap between
academic knowledge and community resources served as the catalyst
forTaking Care of You. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, Kanwal worked
at Yale School of Medicine and completed fellowships at the United
Nations, Americorps, and the University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) in
Kigali, Rwanda. Kanwal completed her B.S. in biological sciences
from the University of Missouri and her M.S. in medical
anthropology from the Boston University School of Medicine. She can
be found on Twitter at twitter.com/kanwallhaq and LinkedIn at
www.linkedin.com/in/kanwallhaq/
“Taking Care of You is refreshing in its approach to
empowering women with practical knowledge of medical conditions,
highlighting the impact of sex and gender differences in medicine,
and encouraging diverse participation in clinical research trials
to advance our knowledge of women’s health.”
Vivian W. Pinn, M.D., Former Director, Office of Research on
Women’s Health, NIH
“The medical system was not built to care for women. Taking
Care of You was written by women for women and not only dives into
this current failure of modern medicine but goes in deep to that
next critical step — what women can do to get the lifesaving care
they need.”
Alyson J. McGregor, M.D., Professor of Emergency Medicine and
author of Sex Matters
“Taking Care of You is an illuminating and groundbreaking book
packed with eye-opening evidence-based insights from two leading
trailblazers on women`s health that will change how we think and
address this critical issue for generations to come. It brings into
clear focus why women have never been able to reach their full
health potential and what we can do to ensure every woman is given
a fair opportunity to thrive in our society. This is an essential
resource for all health equity champions.”
Daniel E. Dawes, JD, Executive Director, Satcher Health
Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine and author of
The Political Determinants of Health
“This book is an excellent resource for all women, and highlights
areas where race and ethnicity, in particular, impact women.”
Elena Rios, M.D., M.S.P.H., MACP, President & CEO, National
Hispanic Medical Association
“Taking Care of You breaks down in a very clear and concise
format information every woman should know, including information
about common health conditions and ways in which women can be
effectively empowered to make the right decisions for themselves.
This book is a must-read for women of all ages.”
Garth Graham, M.D., M.P.H., FACP, FACC, Director and Global
Head of Healthcare and Public Health Google/ Head of YouTube
Health
“Taking Care of You has the kind of information that women need to
obtain more equitable healthcare. The mission of this book is
aligned with that of the White Institute to support, educate and
advocate for those individuals impacted by healthcare disparities.
I sincerely believe that my fellow humans can utilize this book to
empower themselves and their communities to achieve better
health.”
Augustus White III, MD, PhD, CEO Emeritus August A. White III
Institute
Ellen and Melvin Gordon Distinguished Professor of Medical
Education and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical
School and past Orthopaedic Surgeon-in-Chief at Beth Israel
Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
“Taking Care of You is an insightful guide to help women
understand and advocate for their health, as well as gain an
understanding of the many healthcare inequities that exist in
women’s healthcare today. I’d highly recommend this resource to any
woman!”
Jennifer Gates, MD Candidate
*It is my privilege to recommend this service driven publication .
Dr. Mary O’Connor has spent her entire career advocating for
Medical equity. This book is further deposit on her life mission of
making health care available to the marginalized and disadvantaged.
I encourage those who have a heart for changing the medical
landscape to explore the insights captured on these pages. I
have no doubt that this effort will help us reach our goal of
accessible heath care in America and beyond.
Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson
Chair, Conference of National Black Churches
“This is a timely book is full of important information, practical
guidance and perspectives to help guide the health journeys’ of all
women who strive daily to better care for themselves, their
families and communities.”
Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP
President Emeritus, American College of Physicians
President, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
As a women’s health advocate, I have always encouraged women to
advocate for themselves as we do not receive the same health care
as men, whether it is diagnosis, treatment or access to healthcare.
That's why I was thrilled to see this book by Dr. Mary O’Connor and
Kanwal Haq. They have very elegantly addressed topics that
matter most to women so that women can take charge of their health
and improve their lives and wellbeing.
Monica P. Mallampalli, PhD
CEO and Founder
Institute for Women’s Health Strategies
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