Enclothed Cognition

This Wednesday marks the 195th birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, a courageous women who paved the path for females in healthcare. To honor Blackwell and her legacy, Hala Sabry DO, Medelita H.I.P. Ambassador and founder of Physician Mother Group (PMG), has declared February 3rd as the first official National Women Physician day.

This week’s stories include the indictment of a couple selling diseased body parts, a device that combats dehydration, and new initiates in the fight to cure cancer.

Earlier this month, to the dismay of the child's parents, an 11-month old baby was diagnosed with scurvy at the Hospital Universitari I Politècnic La Fe de Valencia in Spain. The surprising diagnosis underscores the risks associated with restricting infant diets to only plant-based diets.

February 3rd will mark the 195th birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in America. By taking these first courageous steps forward, Blackwell opened the door for women to enter the field of medicine - a career that had previously been inaccessible to females. 

Athleisure refers to a universal style of luxury athletic wear that is appropriate both in and outside the gym. This newest trend is not only becoming a household name, it is becoming a lifestyle for many modern professionals.

Earlier this year Cerner CEO Neal Patterson announced his recent diagnosis of soft tissue cancer and his plans to begin immediate treatment. Patterson assured his executives that his diagnosis is curable and that he plans to remain involved with the business as it continues its day-to-day operations. 

Jefferson Health, soon after completing its acquisition of Abington Health last May, has signed a binding agreement to add Aria Health to its growing network.

Coastal states and major cities - such as Washington, DC and New York City, and Philadelphia - have been warned to prepare for blizzard conditions, strong winds and coastal flooding, which may last until Sunday. Hospitals are taking measures to protect their facilities, patients, and staff from potential dangers and emergency.

Though there are an estimated 10 million people with mental, visual, hearing or motor disabilities living in Mexico, the country's mental health system is so dysfunctional that the unlucky patients under its care are colloquially referred to as "abandanodos" - abandoned ones.

Founded in 2014 by Medelita H.I.P. Ambassador Hala Sabry, PMG is comprised of over 35,000 women physicians across the globe who face the daily challenge of balancing their professional life and their family life.