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HPV--Its about myths and body parts!! With Dr. Pooja Mehta

November 06, 2023 • Toni • Season 3 • Episode 2

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We have the distinct pleasure of sitting down and chatting with the esteemed Dr. Pooja Mehta.

Pooja K. Mehta, MD, MSHP, is a board-certified practicing obstetrician gynecologist, and head of women’s health at Cityblock Health, the first Medicaid-focused, value-based, tech-enabled provider for communities with complex health and social needs.

In this episode we dive all the way in on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and talk about the myths, transmission, and why the vaccine came to be such a big deal for humans of all genders and young ages. You don't want to miss this even if you are a clinician, she teaches us all how to speak clearly and eloquently about this infection.

https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine-for-hpv.html
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Aimee Bernard

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