Pioneering Women’s Health: From Missiles to Mammograms, and Beyond

For decades, Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal, MD, has been at the forefront of advancing women’s health. Former Assistant Surgeon General of the US, and the nation’s first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health, she helped shift research, policy, and practice beyond “bikini medicine” to take in the full scope of women’s health needs. In this episode, Dr. Blumenthal reflects on her trailblazing career and the innovations—from digital mammography to technology and AI-assisted diagnostics—that continue to transform care for women today.

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