I have decided to not attend the @AmerUrological annual meeting in San Antonio, TX this year. My husband & I are trying for our 2nd child. At 39 yrs old I have a high risk of miscarriage & I don't want to go somewhere my healthcare options are limited should I have an emergency
I am saying this out loud because there are a lot of people in a similar situation to me who do not have the platform or comfort to say such things. I hope professional organizations bear this in mind when they choose conference venues.
@AshleyGWinter @AmerUrological I live in Texas and pray my children go elsewhere to start families if the laws don’t change. It’s terrifying to have teenagers / children of child bearing age in this state.
@AshleyGWinter @AmerUrological Totally get it. I skipped the winter meeting for @sufuorg as it was in Florida. I have 2 courses and a talk at AUA tho so I had to make a choice…would much prefer if @AmerUrological considered my female colleagues health needs for future locations…
@AshleyGWinter @AmerUrological Well said. Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. This is important.