Advancing Women’s Health Globally: Why We Should All Care

Join us for a continental breakfast as we discuss one of the most critical global health challenges—maternal health disparities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This signature event features Dr. Rahel Nardos, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health and Director of the Global Women’s Health Initiative at the University of Minnesota’s Center For Global Health and Social Responsibility. Dr. Nardos will share her experience and compelling insights into addressing maternal health inequities through global partnership, advocacy, and healthcare capacity building.

Details:
* Please RSVP to this event.
*The fee is $15 to be payable through Venmo to: @SLP_Rotary-Sunrise
Or check written out to SLP Sunrise Rotary and mailed to:
SLP Sunrise Rotary
PO Box 16678
St Louis Park, MN 55416

What You’ll Experience:

• Understand Maternal Health Challenges in LMICs: Gain a deeper understanding of maternal health disparities, the devastating impact of a childbirth injury, obstetric fistula, and the barriers faced by women in LMICs.
• Learn About Co-created Solutions: Hear how the Global Women’s Health Initiative drives change through innovative programs that focus on capacity building, culturally responsive care, and advocacy.
• Fistula Film Screening: Witness the power of storytelling with a showing of Fistula, a moving documentary that highlights the resilience of women and the importance of compassionate care.

Save the date and join us as we honor the resilience of women and explore innovative pathways to maternal health equity!

Dr. Rahel Nardos
Rahel Nardos, MD, MS, who is originally from Ethiopia, is an experienced and board-certified urogynecologist with a passion for women’s health and supporting underserved communities globally through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Nardos currently serves as associate professor in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) at the University of Minnesota and as the director of global women's health within the university’s Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility.
She received her medical degree from Yale University, completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis, and her urogynecology fellowship and a Masters in clinical research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).