Update as of 3/28/22

As we close on Women's History Month, I have made the decision to donate the majority of the feminine hygiene kits to female Ukrainian refugees. Working in conjunction with Afya Foundation, these kits will be airlifted to reputable partners in and near Ukraine to deliver the supplies to those with the greatest need. This is a well-documented need as these refugees flee violence. It speaks to my vision that healthcare moves the boundaries of our communities; it is care where it is needed the most. Thank you for your support.

As a physician working in the Bronx and as a member of the Westchester Bronx Society for Black Physicians (WBSBP), I join many in feeling compelled to give back to our community. With the support of Montefiore Health System, we have launched a project to bring feminine hygiene products to women in shelters and medical student-run clinics across the Bronx. WBSBP has partnered with the Einstein Student National Medical Association to bring this initiative to fruition.

One out of four women has struggled to purchase period products in the past year due to lack of income. One in five girls misses school due to a lack of menstrual products. This alliance is working together to combat period poverty, educate about safe feminine hygiene practices, empower self-care, and instill dignity.

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are collecting donations for this initiative. In March, we will distribute the donations in celebration of Women's Health Month. Thank you