637: Dr. Bill Chun: Ways to Get Healthier Despite our Broken Healthcare System

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bill Chun, MD, FACOG, to speak about the healthcare system in the United States, focusing on women’s healthcare. As a medical professional with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Chun provides insight into the challenges women face in accessing quality healthcare. He shares his perspective as both an expert in the field and an immigrant American, offering a comprehensive view of the topic. Tune in to gain a better understanding of the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system and its impact on women’s health.

Show notes:

00:02:21 US healthcare system fails women.

00:07:12 Educate women about healthcare options.

00:13:04 Choose your healthcare provider carefully.

00:20:13 Importance of midwives and doulas.

00:27:06 Postpartum care needs improvement.

00:37:00 Prioritize your health and well-being.

00:38:59 Health is the biggest asset.

More About Dr. Chun:

Dr. Byungyol (Bill) Chun is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over thirty years of experience in medicine. A leading provider of robotic gynecologic surgery in New England, he currently treats patients at his practice north of Boston, where he has lived and worked for over twenty-five years. A Korean-American immigrant, Dr. Chun was born at home to a teenage mother with no prior prenatal care, and he credits this humble beginning as a major part of his drive to become a doctor. He is passionate about helping people live better lives through better health. Dr. Chun is the Founder of Doc & Doula, an organization dedicated to improving outcomes for all birthing people by educating women on crucial health matters. He also spearheads Doulas for Everyone, a platform that connects lower-income parents with doula services. His newest venture, Women Only Organics, focuses on natural supplements formulated for women. Dr. Chun strives to use all possible means of communication to help each woman become her own best health advocate, utilizing social media and promoting tools that all people can use to get the most out of the U.S. healthcare system. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University of Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.