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Tag: Kerra Wagener

Henrietta Lacks

November 25, 2019November 22, 2019Leave a comment

Last episode of the season!! Leah talks about the life and immortality of Henrietta Lacks. Even though Henrietta wasn't a doctor or nurse because of her there have been over 74,000 studies that have lead to treatments and vaccines for polio, HPV, cancers and more. The gals also talk about the best things they have … Continue reading Henrietta Lacks

Virginia Apgar

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019Leave a comment

Have you heard of the Apgar score given to newborn babies? For Kerra's 1 cool thing she talks about the fascinating woman who invented the score, Virginia Apgar. The gal pals also talk about their most frightening medical issues and how they survived them. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/bLFqxliCqYY Show Notes & Links Previous in Medical Month … Continue reading Virginia Apgar

Lillian Wald

November 11, 2019November 18, 20191 Comment

Katie pays us a little home doctor’s visit by telling us the story of nursing pioneer Lillian Wald. Founder of the Henry Street Settlement she believed that health care should be available to all and convinced more women to enter a career in medicine. The gal pals also talk about fighting for their health, birth … Continue reading Lillian Wald

Menstrual Cups

November 4, 2019November 18, 20192 Comments

It's the start of medicine month and Leah has a quick story on the history of women in the medical field (AKA how they lead it, were kicked out of it, then encourage to come back to it.) The gal-pals then have a blast talking about the history of menstrual products. Did you know you … Continue reading Menstrual Cups

We Have A Star Named After Us!

October 5, 2017January 22, 2018Leave a comment

On September 29, 2017 after listening to our podcast, Your Gal Friday, Kerra was inspired to see if she could name a star after us. It was the Annie Jump Cannon episode where hosts Kate & Phoebe mention how it would be so cool to have something in space named after you and what a … Continue reading We Have A Star Named After Us!

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