Advancing neurological equity for stronger communities.
The Neurological Equity Initiative is focused on reducing barriers preventing underserved patients from accessing neurological and neurosurgical care in the state of Arizona and beyond.
Our mission is to help girls and women of all ages thrive by providing them with hope, education, and resources to face life’s challenges.
We believe that all women, old and young, deserve to be happy AND healthy. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to provide the hope, education, and resources necessary to help women thrive in her own realm. We offer services and courses that empower women with a wide range of subjects from mental health to nutrition so that women can have a wellbeing toolkit in the palm of their hands. Learn more about our mission to help women thrive! EmpowHERed for life! Our Core Curriculum is centered on teaching critical life skills that aren’t typically taught in school such as financial literacy, health education, career preparation, and more. We believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest and achieve her full potential.
Why we care about empowering women and girls in the medical field:
%
of Americans lack adequate access to neurosurgical services
%
of U.S. counties have no neurosurgeon
%
of neurosurgeons practice in nonmetropolitan areas
Listen to the Minds Aligned
podcast on Spotify!
Also available in Spanish! Be sure to listnen to the most recent epsiodes.
For Girls Ages 12-18
These courses focus on addressing critical life skill discrepancies in adult women 18 years or age or older. These courses also target critical learning skills such as financial literacy, motherhood, health education, and more.
Designed for Young Women & Girls
For Women Ages 18+
These courses are specifically designed for girls in high school and younger. They emphasize preparing young women with a solid foundation in critical areas such as health, financial literacy, communication skills, career exploration, and more.
Designed for Adult Women
What We Do
Manage Symptoms
Over 740,000 Arizonans lacked health insurance in 2023. Learn what we’re doing to make a difference.
Locate Providers
Arizona needs nearly 2,000 more primary care physicians by 2030 to meet increasing demand from population growth.
Insurance Coverage
Incarcerated women, those living on the streets, and women living with disabilities face greater issues when getting health care.
Understand Your Diagnosis
In 10 rural counties, the ratio of primary care physicians to residents is under 55 per 100,000 people.
Transporation Resources
Over 10% of Arizonans in 2023 experienced food insecurity, increasing risk of chronic disease.
Systemic Bias
Systemic and racial bias in medicine continues to develop mistrust between providers and patients.
Explore, Learn, & Grow From Our Collection of 12+ FREE Courses!
- Learn how to manage your finances like a pro and prepare/augment your professional career.
- Establish a strong foundation of personal health skills that will allow you to meet life’s challenges with success.
- Learn how you can improve and invest in your personal, professional, and familial relationships to promote lasting happiness.
Access Free Resources
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We also offer a versatile library of free downloads, worksheets, and printables so you can can amplify your virtual learning. Click on the button below to learn more about how to access all of these free resources along with interviews, online workbooks from the pros, and more!
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Listen to the
Minds Aligned podcast on Spotify!
Want to learn more about neuroscience? Are you interested in pursuing a career in neurosurgery or neurology? Do you have an interest in the brain and want to hear interview? It’s also available in Spanish!
