Kathy Mendias
Global Health Innovator | Designing Accessible Solutions
About
Kathy Mendias is a global health pioneer focused on developing affordable medical technologies for underserved populations. As the co-founder and CEO of Solv Health, she has led the creation of award-winning devices that bring critical care to remote communities.
Mendias previously worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she spearheaded initiatives to improve maternal and child health outcomes in low-resource settings. Her TEDx talks on 'Design for Dignity' have inspired audiences worldwide to rethink healthcare accessibility.
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The mood-boosting power of crying
Here's a talk about tears -- and why crying isn't something to be afraid or ashamed of. Exploring the science behind the mood-boosting power of crying, childbirth and lactation educator Kathy Mendias shows how tears can enhance your physical and mental well-being and deepen your relationship to yourself and others.
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