
2025 Women's Health Council Physician Meet & Greet
Join the Dignity Health East Valley Women's Health Council for an exclusive opportunity to connect with top Women's Health physicians and enjoy a complimentary self-care session!
The Women's Health Council was established to empower women as ambassadors for health equity in the communities surrounding Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers. This dedicated group helps develop solutions for pressing healthcare concerns affecting families in the Southeast Valley.
Meet & Connect with Leading Physicians
At this special event, you’ll have the chance to engage one-on-one with some of Dignity Health’s top Women's Health experts, including:
- Dr. Nicole O. Afuape, Advanced gynecologic surgeon, sexual health and pelvic pain specialist
- Dr. Erum Azhar, Leader of the OBGYN residency program in East Valley, an OBGYN specialist with expertise in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety focused on well-women care, cancer screenings, pregnancy, postpartum and managing perimenopause
- Dr. Rachel Bond, Cardiologist with special interest in women's heart health, prevention, and pregnancy-related heart disease
- Amanada Budach, PT - Outpatient Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
- Dr. A. Noel Rodriguez, Maternal and fetal medicine specialist with a passion for perinatal mental health
- Dr. Laila Younes, Primary Care Family Medicine specialist who serves on the faculty for our Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program
Enjoy a Complimentary Self-Care Session
As a special thank-you to our current and new Women's Health Council members, Beem Light Sauna is offering a free Infrared Sauna or Red Light Therapy session to all members who attend this event. Please register and select your preferred service using the options below.
*If you are not a current Women's Health Council Member, you can learn more and join here.
Don't miss this incredible evening of networking, education, and wellness!