Liz Mahar

Director, Advocacy and Strategic Alliances, PhRMA

Liz Mahar is a Director on the Advocacy and Strategic Alliances team at PhRMA. Her portfolio includes issues such as health equity and Medicaid, along with stakeholder outreach to multicultural organizations and the disability and caregiving communities. Prior to joining PhRMA, Liz was the Director of Family and Sibling Initiatives at The Arc. She also spent time at Fleishman-Hillard and on Capitol Hill working for Representatives John Larson (CT) and Hilda Solis (CA).

Panel Information

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

11:00 AM

Healthcare | Gender Disparities in Health and Healthcare

Gender differences in health and the use of health services are a long-standing concern for the U.S. medical system. This conversation will offer a glimpse into resources, options, and solutions on ways women can take control of their health today and advocate for access to equitable health care. We will consider both the scientific bases of specific diseases affecting Latinas and the social, cultural, economic and environmental factors that increase risk and limit access to therapy. As well discuss the barriers that Latinos face when seeking mental health care, whether it be language barriers, stigma behind mental illness, one’s legal status, etc.