October 24, 2020
Last week, Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and CEO of Pandia Health, was featured in an episode of Sex Ed with DB, a feminist podcast hosted by Danielle Bezalel, MPH. They discussed Dr. Yen’s path to Pandia Health and topics related to birth control. The Pandia team is thrilled that women are leading the way in […]
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October 20, 2020
TLDR: Yes. Activated charcoal can inhibit the effectiveness of your hormonal birth control pills. Activated charcoal has become a popular trend among foodies, appearing in aesthetically pleasing photos of ice cream and sandwiches; it has since expanded to other products like facemasks and teeth whiteners. Activated charcoal is safe to consume in small doses and […]
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October 19, 2020
On October 19th, 2019, the U.S. celebrated the first ever National Period Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about period poverty and advocating to reduce the stigma surrounding periods. National Period Day was founded by PERIOD, an organization created by high school students to empower those who menstruate. Last year, 61 rallies supporting the […]
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October 18, 2020
Power In Numbers It can be intimidating to start a business as a woman since entrepreneurship is dominated by men BUT the good news is that doing so means entering a community of support and empowerment. Women-led businesses have been able to reach success thanks to mentorship and guidance from and collaboration with other female […]
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October 14, 2020
October might be known for Halloween when it comes to holidays, but in medicine, it’s known for something that’s also worth celebrating: Health Literacy Month! Health literacy refers to the ability to make health decisions by synthesizing medical information. While Health Literacy Month might not involve costumes or candy, taking part in its activities will […]
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October 11, 2020
It is International Day of the Girl Child, which means it is time to yell from the mountain tops about birth control and feminism! Background Every year, UNICEF launches a new theme for this special day designed to encourage women and girls to speak out and stand up for their rights. The theme for 2020 […]
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October 5, 2020
Did you know that October is National Women’s Small Business Month? Pandia Health is proud to be the ONLY women-founded, women-led, doctor-led company in birth control delivery. Ahead of October, Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and CEO of Pandia Health, gave a talk on the importance of women-led reproductive health for the Women in Business and […]
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October 2, 2020
Periods, bloating, menopause, and breastfeeding are just a few of the processes that people with uteri feel on a daily basis. It’s easy to categorize this group of people as women, but it’s crucial to be inclusive of everyone who goes through these conditions. At Pandia Health, we understand that a person’s anatomical systems may […]
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September 30, 2020
Reproductive Health can feel shrouded in mystery and secrecy. It’s one of those topics that can be so uncomfortable to talk about that we just opt to avoid it all together. This can especially feel true as a woman of color. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Menstruation affects over 50% of the […]
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September 25, 2020
This week, Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO/Co-Founder of Pandia Health, sat down with Jared Taylor, CEO/Co-Founder of Slice of Healthcare. On the Slice of Healthcare podcast, Taylor interviews successful business owners in healthcare about their paths to success. Dr. Yen’s Journey It’s hard to grasp just how successful Dr. Yen has been in her lifetime. She […]
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