Cameron Diaz Shares a Makeup-Free Selfie to Make a Stellar Point About Aging….

“I’m so excited to continue the conversation because learning that you can age well, will actually help you age better. If you understand how your body works then you can take action to help keep it in the best possible condition so it can carry you through a long and beautiful life. | Read my full post at www.OurBodyBook.com@thebodybook #linkinprofile #longevitybook #knowledgeispower #everyoneages “

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Congratulations to Hans Kalset, of Eivind and Hans of Georgetown Spa and Salon, for winning the 2015 Sunrise Award for his steadfast volunteerism to the Look Good, Feel Better program. Hans works with cancer patients throughout the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to guide them with their appearance while undergoing cancer treatment. By volunteering his time, expertise, and his entire heart, Hans has received this nationally recognized award for his service to cancer patients. Congratulations Hans; well done! To register for the next Look Good, Feel Better program at Sibley on May 23 at 1pm, please go to Sibley.org or contact Pam Goetz at pgoetz4@jhmi.edu or (202) 243-2320.

Times they are a-changing for the professional woman!

In honor of National Women’s Day, we would like to share the article below found in The Physician’s Money Digest Magazine. The article details the progress by, and persistent setbacks for women in medicine. Dr. Mary Ella Carter not only supports the gender glass ceiling breakthrough as evidenced by her success in medicine, but also dedicates her time to fostering a mentoring environment for her medical assistant gap-year students pursing careers in medicine.

International Women’s Day is a time to inventory the status of women in medicine and women physician entrepreneurship in the US and throughout the world. The economic, business, educational, healthcare, social, political, and justice benefits of gender equality around the world are evident. Yet, barriers remain. The status of women in US medicine and physician entrepreneurship, as you would expect, continues to evolve since Elizabeth Blackwell graduated as the first female (African American) physician to graduate from a US medical school in 1864. Here are some snapshots:

1. Women now make up about one-third of the doctors and lawyers in the United States, The Wall Street Journal reports. But for those female employees who expect equal representation in the near future, a discouraging statistic belies the good news: Female lawyers and doctors still get paid less than their male counterparts for doing the same job.

2. Female applicants to medical school make up approximately 50% of the total applicant pool. As in past years, the total number of men and women applying to and enrolling in medical school is fairly equally split, with male enrollees accounting for approximately 53% and female enrollees accounting for 47% of the 2013 class. In addition to the increase in first-time female applicants, the total number of men applying to medical school increased 5.8% from 24,338 applicants in 2012 to 25,760 male applicants in 2013. 

3. 44% of female physicians work part time.

4. Women-owned businesses are more profitable.

5. Rules make a difference in creating gender equality, particularly those that address child care subsidies, maternity/paternity leave policies and tax rules. Maternity leave policies for doctors are not working for many.

6. Physicians are the professional group with the highest rate of suicide. And studies have estimated that women physicians have as much as an eight fold rate of suicide compared to their male colleagues.

7. Specialty preferences vary by gender. Fewer than 5% of cardiothoracic surgeons are women.

8. Some think female doctors are better than male doctors.

9. Female doctors are less productive than male doctors.

10. Women entrepreneurs, both inside and outside of medicine, are making an impact. Eventually, half of the doctors in the US will be women and many of them will be successful physician entrepreneurs. While there has been substantial progress over the years, billions of women around the world face oppression, sex trafficking, and a denial of basic human rights and opportunity. While the solutions are evident, the political will is not and it will take perseverance and courage to change the tide.  – See more at: http://www.hcplive.com/physicians-money-digest/contributor/arlen-meyers-md-mba/2016/03/the-status-of-women-in-medicine#sthash.v0NgFLbY.dpuf

Three Carter Crew members, Abby Pyper (second from left), Dahlia Benzaquen (third from right) and Kelly Alpert (second from right) were spotted this past Saturday at The 5th Annual WINNter Affair supporting The Children’s Inn at NIH.

To read more about the event click here.

To read more about The Children’s Inn at NIH click here.

Cancer treatment for breast cancer can be very difficult, however keep in mind there are many helpful professionals out there donating their services to guide us along the way.

An inspiring national program called “Look Good, Feel Better” trains cosmotologists to give tips on appearance related changes (such as loss of skin color to the face and dark circles beneath your eyes) due to cancer treatment.

“Look Good, Feel Better” is a two hour workshop which includes tips on skin care, hair loss, and complimentary colors to wear during cancer treatment.

Each participating patient receives a free gift of cosmetics and life long tips on how to apply these cosmetics! The generosity of this program is beyond remarkable.

“Look Good, Feel Better” is offered locally at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Georgetown Hospital, Life with Cancer in Fairfax, Virginia, and other area hospitals.

Eivind and Hans of Georgetown, Salon and Spa travel to many of these local hospitals to offer their free advice on applying cosmetics.

If a patient is too sick to travel to these programs, you may receive free at-home materials by calling 1-800-395-LOOK (5665).

The at-home kit includes a thirty minute video and a step by step guide.

The DVD features educational tips for understanding changes in your skin due to cancer treatment, skin care information, how to apply makeup, wig information, and pointers on head coverings.

More information about “Look Good, Feel Better” and helpful tutorials can be found on the website lookgoodfeelbetter.org and through the American Cancer Society website by searching “Look Good, Feel Better”.

The next “Look Good, Feel Better” program will be offered at Georgetown Hospital 9am and Sibley Memorial Hospital at 1pm, May 23, 2016.

Contact Pam Goetz to find out more about “Look Good, Feel Better” programs offered specifically at Sibley Memorial Hospital.