Minding the Gap: Why Women Still Bear the Burden in Healthcare
Dr. Quianta Moore grew up in Pennsylvania, moved to Texas, and then found her path through medicine, law, and policy. She now leads the Hackett Center for Mental Health where she’s focused on access to care, early brain development, and what happens to women during times like menopause or postpartum.
Preventing Breast Cancer with a Robotic Prophylactic Mastectomy
Meredith Hilliard, armed with the knowledge of her BRCA gene and her family’s history, decided to have a robotic prophylactic mastectomy to avert the disease that haunted her relatives.
From Entrepreneurship to Advocacy: Supporting Women’s Health and Wellness
Amber Jamshed started the Houston Professional Women Organization and builds platforms for women—so they can connect, mentor each other, and grow.
Empowering Women in the Restaurant Industry: Health, Business, and Community
Sharon Haynes started out as an artist, spent years in the restaurant industry, and opened Tacos a Go Go with just one small location and a big idea. She learned about the importance of Tex Mex in Houston, worked through hard times, and made supporting women’s health a part of her mission.
How Passionate Board Members Drive Nonprofit Success: Lessons from The Rose
Pam Lovett has dedicated years to making an impact in the community, especially for women and families, and she’s still supporting organizations like The Rose, even after stepping away from the board.
This Former TV Anchor Beat Breast Cancer and is Now Empowering Others to do the Same
Former TV anchor and breast health advocate Lyndsay Levingston, a breast cancer survivor, shares her inspiring journey, including a life-changing self-examination and a previously unknown family history of cancer, emphasizing the importance of open discussions about breast health, and how her determination and early detection enabled her to overcome the challenges of a triple negative 2B diagnosis, now dedicating her time to empowering women across America through SurviveHER. Learn more at iamasurviveher.org.
Blessings in the Battle: Discovering Grace Through Breast Cancer’s Trials
What happens when you’re diagnosed with breast cancer at 42, while running a business, raising a family, and just married? Today, Dorothy talks with Gaylyn, a longtime Rose patient and community volunteer, who found a lump in her breast, advocated for herself, and learned what it means to lean on others.
The Rose at 39: Dorothy and Dixie Discuss Barriers, Hope, and Healing
The Rose turns 39! Join founders Dorothy Gibbons and Dr. Dixie Melillo as they share stories of hope, dignity, and care for every woman, especially those told there’s no way forward. This special episode honors their legacy, tackles barriers for the uninsured, and reveals why The Rose means a better life for thousands.
Breaking Barriers in Breast Care: A 39-Year Journey at The Rose
The Rose turns 39! What does it take to build something that stands the test of time? You’ll hear how the Rose began with two women facing major challenges.
Why Your Donation to The Rose Matters More Than Ever
What happens when someone sees a problem that feels too big to fix? I was at lunch with a friend, sharing the challenges our women face just to get a mammogram, and a simple question turned into a $100,000 opportunity for our community.