How One Doctor is Improving Stress Tests for Women
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day for celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We’re reflecting on progress made and celebrating acts of courage and determination by women all over the world, especially in the medical field. Although women comprise most of the health workforce around the world, they disproportionally represent lower cadres of health workers. They hold a small fraction of leadership positions and are substantially under-represented in management, leadership, and governance. Despite facing gender discrimination and more barriers to career progression than men, among other challenges, women continue to progress and make great strides in the medical field. Dr. Ashley Simmons Dr. Ashley Simmons is an agent of change for women everywhere. She noticed many of her patients expressed feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable while…
