Imagine going into labor and realizing the nearest delivery ward is over an hour away. For millions of women, that’s not a nightmare, it’s reality. These regions, known as maternity care deserts, are spreading, leaving moms and babies without the care they deserve.In this episode, we explore why these deserts exist, who suffers most, and how cuts in Medicaid funding are making matters worse. Then, we turn to Dr. Amanda Williams, who is at the forefront of efforts to make pregnancy and childbirth safer and more equitable across the U.S.Because safe delivery shouldn’t depend on your zip code.
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Urine Trouble
Urinary tract infections are common, but so are misdiagnoses, poor treatment protocols, and dismissed symptoms. In Episode 3 of Scoot Closer, we dive into the burning realities of UTIs: why they're often mistreated, how the healthcare system lets patients down, and what science is doing to help. We’re joined by two incredible guests - Phiogen’s CEO Amanda Burkardt and Live UTI Free's founder, Melissa Kramer - who bring insight, empathy, and action to the field. Whether you've had one UTI or dozens, this episode might change the way you see your care.
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Unwellness Checks
Why are we still using cold metal duck lips invented in the 1800s that treat our vaginas like car jacks? In this episode, we dig into the standard women’s wellness visit and explore the fresh tech and bold ideas giving the checkup a long-overdue glow-up. We also chat with the co-founder of Revyn, who’s giving the speculum a much-needed makeover.
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Big Hormone Energy
A research drug that could help lactating parents in times of crisis and scarcity? We had questions, so we read the study (yes, the whole thing), poked at the science, and asked what this really means for breastfeeding and infant care. Spoiler: we still think Fed is Best.
Scoot Closer is where curiosity meets advocacy—and the simple truth that women’s health is human health takes center stage.
Hosted by two sisters, we explore the issues impacting women’s bodies, minds, and lives—many of which are under-researched, misunderstood, or flat-out ignored. We dig into emerging science, technology, and grassroots advocacy, spotlighting the people and movements pushing women’s health forward.
Whether you're here to understand your own health, support someone you love or get fired up about what still needs fixing—scoot closer, we’ve got citations and strong opinions.
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