Executive director
Respite Care Charleston
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Don’t neglect the role of your patients’ caregivers and care partners in patient care. Caregivers often focus their time and energy on their loved ones, ignoring their own needs, to the detriment of their health. Offering support and resources to address the physical, mental and emotional well-being of caregivers can have an incredible impact on patient outcomes.
What is one obstacle you hope future women in health never have to face?
Harassment – sexual, emotional and mental – is a common experience women must deal with in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Employers must prioritize prevention and protection from harassment for women in the workplace.
What routines and habits help you prepare for, or recover from, a day’s challenges?
Sitting on the floor with my little ones, surrounded by books and toys, laughing and being silly never fails to bring a smile to my face and melt away my stress.
If you could change one thing about health care, what would it be?
We need to recognize that the constant care and 24/7 supervision required for individuals with advanced dementia is a critical component of health care that should be covered by health insurance.
