Meet Three FemTech Founders Closing The Racial Health Gap For Black Women

The US healthcare system is riddled with disparities in levels of access, quality of treatment, and overall outcomes varying by race and gender. Unfortunately, Black women disproportionately occupy the disadvantaged side of this equation. The statistics are concerning.  Black women face disproportionate risks of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, lupus, and multiple cancers. Compared to white women, they are twice as likely to develop diabetes after age 55 or have uncontrolled blood pressure. Boston University’s ongoing study on Black women’s health highlights that systemic factors, including the impact of racism on socioeconomics, contribute to challenges in affording and accessing quality healthcare.  But, beyond these overarching systemic barriers and adverse impacts of racism on Black women’s health, lies an additional issue: dismissive treatment. Often, healthcare professionals fail to take our concerns seriously, downplay our symptoms, or neglect to provide necessary attention and care. More than just problematic; the numbers signal a pressing need for targeted interventions.  But what if we could minimize these challenges? Imagine a scenario where Black women could consistently access reliable and trustworthy medical professionals who genuinely respected, actively listened to, and earnestly addressed their concerns. It’s a reality some FemTech founders hope to create.  Short for “female technology,”...