Bias in Women's Healthcare Today-- Program Sponsored by AAUW Poughkeepsie Branch

Bias in Women's Healthcare Today

Thursday, January 8 at 7:00pm; on Zoom

Presenter: Christie VanHorne, Founder & President, CVH Consulting

Have you ever felt dismissed or ignored during a doctor’s appointment? You aren’t alone. This eye-opening presentation explores why women continue to experience bias in healthcare today. We’ll uncover the historical roots of this inequity—how decades of exclusion and misconception have left women misdiagnosed, undertreated, and unheard. But the conversation doesn’t end there. Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to advocate for themselves, ask better questions, and take back their power in clinical settings.

About Christie VanHorne

A public health leader, educator, and advocate with over 20 years of experience advancing health equity. As the founder and president of CVH Consulting, Christie has partnered with organizations such as Planned Parenthood, the CDC, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to design and implement impactful public health programs. An adjunct instructor at Vassar College, Christie teaches courses on critical issues in women’s health and public health, mentoring the next generation of leaders in the field. She is a tireless advocate for reproductive health and abortion access, and has engaged with policymakers at every level of government to advance equitable health policies. Her work is rooted in amplifying marginalized voices, translating evidence into action, and empowering individuals and communities to take charge of their health. Christie is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree at Tulane University.