Women's Health
This vitamin is especially important during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects
What is folic acid?
I was a nurse during the Crimean War and became known as “The Lady with the Lamp"
Who is Florence Nightingale?
the largest organ of the human body
what is the skin?
healthcare professional specializes in medications and helps patients understand how to take them safely
a pharmacist
Helen crashed out because of this injustice
What is not enough followers on instagram @wihc.sbu?
This organ is where a fetus develops during pregnancy
What is the uterus?
I became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and my research helped discover the elements polonium and radium.
Who is Marine Curie?
blood cell helps the body fight infections
what is a white blood cell?
healthcare professional diagnoses and treats conditions involving the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
what is a neurologist?
Fun activities we have done at GBMs
What are vision boards, bracelet making, and fidget toys?
This condition involves the growth of tissue similar to the uterine lining outside the uterus and can cause pelvic pain
What is Endometriosis?
I became the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992. I was also a physician and engineer
Who is Mae Jemison
the tiny filtering units in the kidneys that remove waste from the blood
what is the nephron?
type of physician specializes in caring for newborns, especially premature or critically ill babies
We sold these at our bake sale
What are cake pops and starbucks refreshers?
This screening test looks for precancerous changes in the cervix
What is a pap smear?
I was an American physician who pioneered the use of antiseptic techniques in surgery and became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
Who is Elizabeth Blackwell?
electrolyte that is primarily responsible for the rising phase of an action potential in a typical neuron
what is sodium?
healthcare career combines analyzing population-level health data, identifying disease trends, and developing strategies to prevent disease outbreaks
What is an epidemiologist?
Name of our first GBM of the semster
What is Exploring Career Paths?
This hormone surge triggers ovulation during the menstrual cycle
What is the Luteinizing hormone?
I was a NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send American astronauts into space. My story was featured in the film Hidden Figures.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
the medical term for abnormally low levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can cause fatigue and weakness
What is anemia?
medical specialist who uses imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose diseases and injuries
What is a radiologist?
Names of the MD, DO, and PA guest speakers we hosted last week
Zena Joseph, Kristen Delaney, Chelsea Estrada