New Cuyahoga County council, upcoming health fair to focus on women's health

On Tuesday, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne announced the introduction of legislation to create a Cuyahoga County Women's Health Advisory Council ahead of a health fair and expo that will also be putting women's health at the forefront.

It’s an effort that Dr. Airica Steed, CEO and president of the MetroHealth system, says is long overdue.“What we're doing, plus what this is symbolizing, together, is part of the same effort to make sure women are in charge of their healthcare decisions and that they are empowered and have the tools that they need to live healthy lives."

"For far too long, women in our community have taken the back seat. We do so many great jobs taking care of everyone around us, and oftentimes, we take the back burner," Steed said."So, this event is all about prioritizing women's health, especially women’s health equity."Organizers hope that this free event will help increase access and remove barriers.Keynote speakers include U.S. Congresswoman Shontel Brown, Susan Haslam, Dr.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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