New Survey Reveals Women Want Better Communication About Contraception Options
Returning guest, Beth Battaglino, RN-C, CEO of HealthyWomen discusses the new survey results and outlines how those results call for encouraging better conversations between women of reproductive age and their healthcare professionals to ensure that women are being informed of their birth control options. In addition, she talks about the need to call for the development of even more innovative contraception options that meet the quickly changing needs of individuals of childbearing age.
Beth Battaglino, RN-C, CEO Of HealthyWomen
Beth brings a unique combination of sharp business expertise and women’s health insight to her leadership of the organization. Beth has worked in the health care industry for more than 25 years helping to define and drive public education programs on a broad range of women’s health issues. She launched and has expanded the HealthyWomen.org brand. As a result of her leadership, HealthyWomen was recognized as one of the top 100 women’s health web sites by Forbes for three consecutive years, and was recognized by Oprah magazine as one of the top women’s health web sites. HealthyWomen now connects to millions of women across the country through its wide program distribution and innovative use of technology.
Beth is responsible for the business development and strategic positioning of HealthyWomen. She creates partnerships with key health care professionals and consumer groups to provide strategic, engaging and informative award-winning programs. She serves as the organization’s chief spokesperson, regularly participating in corporate, non-profit, community and media events. She also is a practicing nurse in maternal child health at Riverview Medical Center- Hackensack Meridian Health, in Red Bank, NJ.
In addition to her nursing degree, Beth holds degrees in political science, business and public administration from Marymount University.
To stay sane, she loves to run and compete in road races. She enjoys skiing and sailing with her husband and young son, and welcoming new babies into the world.
