WHY HEALTH MATTERS

for you.

for your
family.

for your
community.

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Dr. Alisahah Jackson, CEO of Why Health Matters,
Advocate for health equity and entrepreneur

Women are the chief medical officers of their households, and I want them to feel empowered to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.”

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Women make 80% of the healthcare decisions in the U.S.

78% of women delay health appointments because they are taking care of others.

Social and economic factors can impact up to 80 percent of health outcomes.

empower yourself

Knowledge is the key to taking control of your own health, helping improve the health of your family and driving better health in your community. Women are commonly the healthcare decision-makers for their families, so it’s essential for women to understand how the healthcare system works, how to advocate for themselves and their loved ones, and how to get the care they need — and deserve.

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THE WHM GUIDE TO HEALTH ADVOCACY

  • For You

  • For Your Family

  • For Your Community

Step 1: Get Informed

As a woman, your health and wellness needs are unique. Learn what you need to know to best take care of yourself.

Step 2: Get Inspired

Better health starts now. Find out what steps you can take to improve your well-being today.

Step 3: Get Involved

Changing the healthcare system to meet women’s needs starts with you. Learn how to advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office and beyond.

Step 1: Get Informed

As the chief medical officer of your family, it’s important to understand the biggest threats to family health today.

Step 2: Get Inspired

Healthy women shape healthy families. Find out what you can do to get your loved ones on a better path today.

Step 3: Get Involved

There’s no better advocate for your family’s health than you. Learn how you can make a difference for your loved ones for future generations.

Step 1: Get Informed

Your health is heavily influenced by your community. Find out how where you live contributes to your well-being.

Step 2: Get Inspired

Healthy women shape healthy families. Find out what you can do to get your loved ones on a better path today.

Step 3: Get Involved

Together, we can change community healthcare for the better. Here’s what you can do to ensure future generations have a healthy place to live.

connecting, advocating, speaking

Alisahah J. Jackson, MD, CEO of Why Health Matters, speaks on various topics related to women’s health and empowerment as well as community health, social determinants of health and virtual health. Whether it’s connecting with women in their communities or speaking to healthcare providers at national and international conferences, Dr. Jackson is focused on helping women get the resources and care they need to live their healthiest lives.

UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

DATE

EVENT NAME

LOCATION

october 31, 2024

Arkansas Hospital Association

November 2, 2023

Missouri Hospital Association’s

Osage Beach, MO

September 22, 2023

Illinois Health and Hospital Association

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