#119: Needle Pain No More with Thimble

Do needles make you sweat, faint, freak out or even avoid the doctor? Today’s guest saw an often ignored problem in healthcare and decided to come up with a solution! Dr. Manju Dawkins is our guest today. She saw a problem in her family and practice and decided to find a solution!  Plus we love the name of her company, Thimble( we want to know how many of you will get the meaning behind the name?!) Data suggests that up to 23% of people in the U.S may be avoiding vaccines and other medical procedures to do needle phobia. With so many innovative medications requiring self injection plus the ever growing list of  vaccines and IV therapies, needle phobia/pain issues may become an ever growing blockade to proper healthcare. Thimble is a company that is creating some innovative products to treat and help avoid needle pain. The goal is to make these products easily accessible, simple to use and affordable. We talk about the inspiration behind the company, the products and how and when patients and consumers can find Thimble products.  Needle pain doesn’t have to keep you from seeking the care you want any longer! Keep your eyes open as Thimble hits the market and shelves near you and follow them below! More about Dr. Manju Dawkins Dr. Manju Dawkins is a mom, physician, entrepreneur and creator/founder of Thimble. As both physician and mom, she realized the impact of needle phobia and pain associated with vaccinations and healthcare treatments. She is a Los Angeles based board certified  dermatologist  creating solutions for those who dislike needles. THIMBLE is the first easy, safe, and accessible solution for alleviating needle pain and anxiety. She was raised on the east coast and received her B.A from Columbia University and her M.D from University of Maryland School of Medicine. After completing her Residency training in Dermatology she moved to the west coast where she works as a General Dermatologist.  Links! Website:  https://thimblehealth.com/ Facebook: Thimble | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thimblehealth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thimblehealth Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Website: bsfreemd.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/search/video?q=bsfreemd Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree Coming Soon: YouTube Channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.