Her Story
About Dr.Victoria Anastasia
Victoria Parton-Newman is a physician from Ghana specializing in women's health and public health preventive medicine, with a focus on breast and cervical cancer screening. She has conducted screenings in rural areas and corporate settings in Ghana, delivered educational talks on radio and television, and led the World Woman Clinic at Trust Hospital for four years. Victoria earned her medical degree, followed by a Master's in Public Health at Ensign and a Master's in maternal and child health at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, where she is currently a second-year student and summer scholar working on the Healthy Blocks Initiative in Gary, Indiana. She is a member of the West African College of Physicians and the Ghana Medical Association, and founded the Ladybird Health and Wellness Foundation in 2019 to promote women's health education and screening. Her professional achievements include receiving the Community Service Award in 2021, the AAPHP Award, and the Kenneth Young Award.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dr.Victoria Anastasia
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success first and foremost to God and also to passion. The fact that I never stopped at doing what I was doing, just because I like to help women in every way, and to encourage women, and let women be at the forefront when it comes to their health.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the best career advice I've received is not to do everything, but to be the best in something. Find your niche, find where you are good at. You don't have to do everything. Just the little effort you put, consistency over time, is enough.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
They should be bold and go for what they want. There are more opportunities out there. Just being confident and just going with a leap that this is it, and that's what I'm doing, and then you go for it.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges include cultural differences and beliefs, and less focus on women's health now. Opportunities include getting to know people, building your career, specializing in data analysis, research, policy making, health management.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is very important to me. Respect for everybody. Consistency. Trust.
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