Maria Gmitro
@mariapersists.bsky.social
Women’s Health Advocate, FDA Consumer Rep, Medical Device & Breast Implant Safety, Founder BISA Nonprofit, posts are my own. “Stay Persistent.”
Charleston’s about to get a little more dramatic. Serving Southern sass and screen time. Guess who’s filming this week.
May 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Charleston’s about to get a little more dramatic. Serving Southern sass and screen time. Guess who’s filming this week.
April 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Excited to officially announce that I was voted Charleston’s Best Patient Advocate - three years in a row now!
Thank you to all that voted for me and continue to support me & my work.
I am proud of all that I do for women’s health & patient safety. We deserve it!
I persist!
Thank you to all that voted for me and continue to support me & my work.
I am proud of all that I do for women’s health & patient safety. We deserve it!
I persist!
March 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Excited to officially announce that I was voted Charleston’s Best Patient Advocate - three years in a row now!
Thank you to all that voted for me and continue to support me & my work.
I am proud of all that I do for women’s health & patient safety. We deserve it!
I persist!
Thank you to all that voted for me and continue to support me & my work.
I am proud of all that I do for women’s health & patient safety. We deserve it!
I persist!
💗 Help Keep BISA Going! 💗
BISA has been working hard to bring transparency to breast implant safety and ensure women have the information they deserve. But as a small, independent nonprofit, we rely on support from our community.
🩷 Donate: bisanonprofit.org/donations
BISA has been working hard to bring transparency to breast implant safety and ensure women have the information they deserve. But as a small, independent nonprofit, we rely on support from our community.
🩷 Donate: bisanonprofit.org/donations
March 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
💗 Help Keep BISA Going! 💗
BISA has been working hard to bring transparency to breast implant safety and ensure women have the information they deserve. But as a small, independent nonprofit, we rely on support from our community.
🩷 Donate: bisanonprofit.org/donations
BISA has been working hard to bring transparency to breast implant safety and ensure women have the information they deserve. But as a small, independent nonprofit, we rely on support from our community.
🩷 Donate: bisanonprofit.org/donations
NEW! For years, women with breast implants have reported mysterious health issues—even after explanting. But why do symptoms like inflammation, fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog persist?
#breastimplants
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
#breastimplants
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
March 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
NEW! For years, women with breast implants have reported mysterious health issues—even after explanting. But why do symptoms like inflammation, fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog persist?
#breastimplants
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
#breastimplants
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
Seeing the Black Lives Matter sign removed in DC is heartbreaking. Erasing words doesn’t erase injustice. The fight for equity, accountability, and truth continues. Symbols matter, but action matters more. We keep going. #BlackLivesMatter
March 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Seeing the Black Lives Matter sign removed in DC is heartbreaking. Erasing words doesn’t erase injustice. The fight for equity, accountability, and truth continues. Symbols matter, but action matters more. We keep going. #BlackLivesMatter
Let’s Talk 💗
Breast implants are one of the most common cosmetic procedures—but did you know they’re also one of the least studied medical devices when it comes to long-term health?
Here are 3 things every woman should know…
Breast implants are one of the most common cosmetic procedures—but did you know they’re also one of the least studied medical devices when it comes to long-term health?
Here are 3 things every woman should know…
March 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Let’s Talk 💗
Breast implants are one of the most common cosmetic procedures—but did you know they’re also one of the least studied medical devices when it comes to long-term health?
Here are 3 things every woman should know…
Breast implants are one of the most common cosmetic procedures—but did you know they’re also one of the least studied medical devices when it comes to long-term health?
Here are 3 things every woman should know…
The FDA plays a major role in deciding which medical devices are safe, but who ensures that patient voices are heard in those decisions?
Read on to find out why this is a major win for patient advocacy! bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
Read on to find out why this is a major win for patient advocacy! bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
March 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The FDA plays a major role in deciding which medical devices are safe, but who ensures that patient voices are heard in those decisions?
Read on to find out why this is a major win for patient advocacy! bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
Read on to find out why this is a major win for patient advocacy! bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦
February 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦
Hero. Stand tall Ukraine. 🇺🇦
February 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Hero. Stand tall Ukraine. 🇺🇦
This is outrageous & dangerous. Stay safe y’all. Stay persistent! Shared from @jimacosta.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is outrageous & dangerous. Stay safe y’all. Stay persistent! Shared from @jimacosta.bsky.social
Like @realerinbrockovich.bsky.social said, Superman’s not coming.
February 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Like @realerinbrockovich.bsky.social said, Superman’s not coming.
A year ago my husband kissed me on national television! It was so fun being a featured couple on The View ❤️💕Valentine’s Day episode! #valentinesday
February 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A year ago my husband kissed me on national television! It was so fun being a featured couple on The View ❤️💕Valentine’s Day episode! #valentinesday
📣 Sharing some good news!
Last fall, the FDA asked me to apply to be a consumer rep. It was a lengthy process I am happy to announce that I have been hired as a Special Government Employee as a Patient/Consumer Representative for CDRH General and Plastic Surgery Devices for 2024-2028….
Last fall, the FDA asked me to apply to be a consumer rep. It was a lengthy process I am happy to announce that I have been hired as a Special Government Employee as a Patient/Consumer Representative for CDRH General and Plastic Surgery Devices for 2024-2028….
February 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
📣 Sharing some good news!
Last fall, the FDA asked me to apply to be a consumer rep. It was a lengthy process I am happy to announce that I have been hired as a Special Government Employee as a Patient/Consumer Representative for CDRH General and Plastic Surgery Devices for 2024-2028….
Last fall, the FDA asked me to apply to be a consumer rep. It was a lengthy process I am happy to announce that I have been hired as a Special Government Employee as a Patient/Consumer Representative for CDRH General and Plastic Surgery Devices for 2024-2028….
Can you help me out? Vote for me - only takes a minute. 💕
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**Best Patient Advocate: Maria Gmitro
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You need to vote in at least 3 so here are a few recommendations:
**Best Patient Advocate: Maria Gmitro
Best Functional Medicine Practice: Deeper Healing
Best Holistic Health Practice: Gut Harmony
healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
February 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Can you help me out? Vote for me - only takes a minute. 💕
You need to vote in at least 3 so here are a few recommendations:
**Best Patient Advocate: Maria Gmitro
Best Functional Medicine Practice: Deeper Healing
Best Holistic Health Practice: Gut Harmony
healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
You need to vote in at least 3 so here are a few recommendations:
**Best Patient Advocate: Maria Gmitro
Best Functional Medicine Practice: Deeper Healing
Best Holistic Health Practice: Gut Harmony
healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
Please vote for me TODAY as BEST PATIENT ADVOCATE! It’s free & takes just a minute! healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
February 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Please vote for me TODAY as BEST PATIENT ADVOCATE! It’s free & takes just a minute! healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
Please vote for me TODAY as BEST PATIENT ADVOCATE! It’s free & takes just a minute! healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
February 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Please vote for me TODAY as BEST PATIENT ADVOCATE! It’s free & takes just a minute! healthlinkssc.com/bestinhealth/
Look for the glimmers! Today on a chilly foggy walk, I came across big, beautiful blooming camellia shrub. 🌸
February 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Look for the glimmers! Today on a chilly foggy walk, I came across big, beautiful blooming camellia shrub. 🌸
Watch me cook ⏲️ #breastimplants #patientsafety #patientadvovate #womenshealth #bisanonprofit #knowledgeisbeautiful
January 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
While breast implants have long been promoted as safe and effective, BISA was published in an article that shines a light on the safety concerns and asks an important question:
Are breast implants really as safe as we think?
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
Are breast implants really as safe as we think?
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
November 18, 2024 at 3:41 PM
While breast implants have long been promoted as safe and effective, BISA was published in an article that shines a light on the safety concerns and asks an important question:
Are breast implants really as safe as we think?
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
Are breast implants really as safe as we think?
Read more:
bisanonprofit.org/blog/breast-...
Look at the moon tonight 💫✨
November 16, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Look at the moon tonight 💫✨
Emotional support animals working overtime lately. Enjoy my Pearl girl!
November 13, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Emotional support animals working overtime lately. Enjoy my Pearl girl!
Please watch Origin directed by Ava DuVernay. It’s based on Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. This film is life changing & very important for this moment in history. youtu.be/s27ETxdCUqw
November 13, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Please watch Origin directed by Ava DuVernay. It’s based on Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. This film is life changing & very important for this moment in history. youtu.be/s27ETxdCUqw