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Macon Atlanta with BrentWhy Black Health is at Risk And How We Can Fix Itđ§ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox [https://www.maconatlanta.com/]đ§ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdpuWqtrvRY---ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Macon sits down with Matthew McCurdy, Executive Director and Co-Founder of BLKHLTH, to discuss public health, racial disparities in healthcare, and how structural racism impacts Black communities. ---â Featured Guest: Matthew McCurdy, MPH About the Guest:Matthew McCurdy is a dedicated public health practitioner focused on creating innovative solutions to improve the health a...
2025-02-2750 min
Prepare For TakeoffConversation with Co-Founder & Executive Director of BLKHLTH, Matthew McCurdyPrepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Co-Founder & Executive Director of BLKHLTH, Matthew McCurdy. He discusses the importance of addressing pain bias in the Black community. Matthew shares how BLKHLTH is working to provide resources and education to empower individuals to advocate for their own health. He explains how BLKHLTH addresses the systemic barriers that contribute to health disparities. Matthew highlights the importance of partnerships with organizations like Advil and Morehouse School of Medicine to drive change and improve health outcomes. He details how BLKHLTH educates and empowers...
2024-08-281h 02
Public Health Careers200: BLKHLTH: Leading Critical Conversation on Race & Health with Matthew McCurdy, MPHPublic Health Careers podcast episode with Matthew McCurdy, MPHđŻÂ Learn more about this episode and resources mentionedđ§ Join our public health communityđ±Matthew McCurdy, MPH on LinkedInđGiveaway Form Matthew is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BLKHLTH where they are creating a space for critical conversations about racism, health, and new ways forward. He also works as the Director of Programs at Emory Health DesignED where he leads the equitable integration of tech into wellbeing and healthcare.Matthew is passionate about applying social science theory, health equity frameworks, and design to develop cr...
2024-06-181h 21
BLKHLTH PodcastStriving for Healthcare Equity in South Africa ft. Pontsho PilaneJoin us in this episode as we navigate the complexities of the South African healthcare system and uncover root causes of the persistent structural inequities affecting access to quality care based on race, class, gender, and other identities. This exploration sheds light on both the strengths and hurdles of the system, offering a glimpse into the ongoing journey towards healthcare equity in South Africa.
Our guest, Pontsho Pilane, is a journalist, editor, media lecturer and trainer with a focus in health, race and gender and how they intersect. She is the communications manager at Soul City Institute for Social...
2024-05-1051 min
BLKHLTHStriving for Healthcare Equity in South Africa ft. Pontsho PilaneJoin us in this episode as we navigate the complexities of the South African healthcare system and uncover root causes of the persistent structural inequities affecting access to quality care based on race, class, gender, and other identities. This exploration sheds light on both the strengths and hurdles of the system, offering a glimpse into the ongoing journey towards healthcare equity in South Africa.
Our guest, Pontsho Pilane, is a journalist, editor, media lecturer and trainer with a focus in health, race and gender and how they intersect. She is the communications manager at Soul City Institute for Social Justice...
2024-05-1051 min
Way Up With Angela YeeFULL INTERVIEW: Dr. Warren Jones, Paulah Wheeler, & Speaker Carl E. Heastie On Way Up With Yee + MoreFeaturing guests Paulah Wheeler from @blkhlth , Dr. Warren Jones, and NYS Assembly Speaker @Carl E. Heastie. Take care of your heart â€ïž this #MinorityHealthMonth and visit whatismyldl.com for information on getting a free LDL cholesterol test. đ«¶đœ âšBe sure to talk to your doctor about your results! Terms and conditions apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-1850 min
Educational LandscapesLessons from Rachel CorbettRachel Corbett is Associate Director of Academic Programs, in Rollins School of Public Health's department of Behavioral, Social, & Health Education Sciences. In this episode, Rachel talks about her journey as a first generation college kid who always wanted to be in a role where she was helping people but didn't know what that looked like. Her journey working in higher education started as a reentry and enrollment specialist, involved going back to school for a masters in counselling, and ultimately led to her current role, serving as a hub of support for students and developing a comprehensive approach to...
2024-04-1047 min
BLKHLTH PodcastCreating Equity in Fitness (BLKHLTH x Planet Fitness)Join BLKHLTH co-founders Mercie, Khadijah, and Matthew in this podcast episode in partnership with Planet Fitness for a crucial conversation on "Creating Equity in Fitness." Special guest Teddy Savage, National Lead Trainer at Planet Fitness, talks with the team about the intersection of fitness, nutrition, health equity, and social justice.
Together, they delve into topics such as social determinants of health, racial disparities in physical activity, food deserts, and the impact of neighborhood environments on health and wellbeing for Black communities.
Don't miss this empowering episode filled with actionable insights and strategies for promoting fitness and wellness for all!
2024-02-1458 min
BLKHLTHCreating Equity in Fitness (BLKHLTH x Planet Fitness)Join BLKHLTH co-founders Mercie, Khadijah, and Matthew in this podcast episode in partnership with Planet Fitness for a crucial conversation on "Creating Equity in Fitness." Special guest Teddy Savage, National Lead Trainer at Planet Fitness, talks with the team about the intersection of fitness, nutrition, health equity, and social justice.
Together, they delve into topics such as social determinants of health, racial disparities in physical activity, food deserts, and the impact of neighborhood environments on health and wellbeing for Black communities.
Don't miss this empowering episode filled with actionable insights and strategies for promoting fitness and wellness for all!
2024-02-1458 min
BLKHLTH Podcast#20: In Conversation with Brytanny McClendon for the Advil Pain Equity ProjectBLKHLTH has partnered with Advil and Morehouse School of Medicine on the Advil Pain Equity Project, a long-term commitment to champion equitable and accessible pain relief. Through research, education, and collaboration, we are working to illuminate the issue of pain inequity in Black communities.
Join us for this special episode featuring Brytanny McClendon-Weary, a fourth-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. We are discussing the experiences of Black patients in pain and the need for a pain equity education course for medical students to achieve health equity.
In 2024, the Advil Pain Equity Project...
2023-11-3033 min
BLKHLTH#20: In Conversation with Brytanny McClendon for the Advil Pain Equity ProjectBLKHLTH has partnered with Advil and Morehouse School of Medicine on the Advil Pain Equity Project, a long-term commitment to champion equitable and accessible pain relief. Through research, education, and collaboration, we are working to illuminate the issue of pain inequity in Black communities.
Join us for this special episode featuring Brytanny McClendon-Weary, a fourth-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. We are discussing the experiences of Black patients in pain and the need for a pain equity education course for medical students to achieve health equity.
In 2024, the Advil Pain Equity Project will launch a course for...
2023-11-3033 min
BLKHLTH#19: Our Health at the Local, State, and Federal LevelsWe're discussing the political determinants of health: how policy and politics impact Black peopleâs access to health-promoting services, resources, and environments. We dive into specific issues such as the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, anti-"woke" policies at the state level, and Cop City in ATL.
2023-11-061h 03
BLKHLTH Podcast#19: Our Health at the Local, State, and Federal LevelsWe're discussing the political determinants of health: how policy and politics impact Black peopleâs access to health-promoting services, resources, and environments. We dive into specific issues such as the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, anti-"woke" policies at the state level, and Cop City in ATL.
2023-11-041h 03
The Way Community Church PodcastThe Survivor's SongPsalm 124 NKJV [A Song of Ascents. Of David.]1 âIf it had not been the LORD who was on our side,â Let Israel now sayâ2 âIf it had not been the LORD who was on our side,When men rose up against us,3 Then they would have swallowed us alive,When their wrath was kindled against us;4 Then the waters would have overwhelmed us,The stream would have gone over our soul;5 Then the swollen watersWould have gone over our soul.â6 Blessed be the LORD,Who has not given us as prey to th...
2023-10-1742 min
BLKHLTH#18: Sex and Safety with Kim WindvogelIn this episode, Felicity and Mbali of BLKHLTH SA sit down with Kim Windvogel, host of the Showmax docuseries Sex & Pleasure and co-founder of FEMMEPROJECTS, to talk all things sex, health, and ensuring one's physical, emotional, and spiritual safety.
In partnership with â iQHAWE Magazineâ . Check out â this articleâ from iQHAWE with a list of safe and inclusive sexual health resources in South Africa: https://www.iqhawemagazine.com/iq-corner/blkhlth-comprehensiveresourceguide
2023-09-151h 02
BLKHLTH Podcast#18: Sex and Safety with Kim WindvogelIn this episode, Felicity and Mbali of BLKHLTH SA sit down with Kim Windvogel, host of the Showmax docuseries Sex & Pleasure and co-founder of FEMMEPROJECTS, to talk all things sex, health, and ensuring one's physical, emotional, and spiritual safety.
In partnership with iQHAWE Magazine. Check out this article from iQHAWE with a list of safe and inclusive sexual health resources in South Africa.
2023-09-151h 02
BLKHLTH#17: Why It Matters that Cancer Rates are on the RiseCancer rates are on the rise for people younger than 50. We're talking about why that is and why it matters especially for Black people. Check out ProPublica's Cancer Heatmap â hereâ : https://projects.propublica.org/toxmap/
A video of this episode is also available on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Lwatz2hBecQ
Don't forget to follow us on social media @blkhlth on all platforms!
2023-04-141h 00
BLKHLTH Podcast#17: Why It Matters that Cancer Rates are on the RiseCancer rates are on the rise for people younger than 50. We're talking about why that is and why it matters especially for Black people. Check out ProPublica's Cancer Heatmap here.
A video of this episode is also available on the BLKHLTH YouTube page here.
Don't forget to follow us on social media @blkhlth on all platforms!
2023-04-141h 00
BLKHLTH Podcast#16: Climate Change is a Racial Justice Issue!Hey cousins! In this episode, we discuss what we've been watching lately and then dive into a conversation on environmental racism, touching on topics like:
Water crisis in Jackson, MS
History of environmental justice movement
"Cancer alley" in St. James Parish, LA
Global racial implications of climate change
Some articles to read related to our conversation:
10 Examples of Environmental Racism and How It Works
A Movement Is Born: Environmental Justice and the UCC
Please leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media t...
2022-11-291h 08
BLKHLTH#16: Climate Change is a Racial Justice Issue!Hey cousins! In this episode, we discuss what we've been watching lately and then dive into a conversation on environmental racism, touching on topics like:
- Water crisis in Jackson, MS
- History of environmental justice movement
- "Cancer alley" in St. James Parish, LA
- Global racial implications of climate change
Some articles to read related to our conversation:
https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2021/04/22/environmental-racism-examples
https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/justice/faithful-action-ministries/environmental-justice/a_movement_is_born_environmental_justice_and_the_ucc/
Please leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media too at @blkhlth!
2022-11-291h 08
BLKHLTH Podcast#15: We Still Don't Have Renaissance VisualsHey family! Khadijah loves her cats, Pinot and Noir, and we're still waiting for Renaissance visuals!!! BeyoncĂ© please!Â
Also we're talking about structural racism in hospital financing - hospitals that serve majority Black populations have lower revenues and profits; and the implications of student loan forgiveness for Black health.Â
Leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media too at @blkhlth
2022-10-171h 07
BLKHLTH#15: We Still Don't Have Renaissance VisualsHey family! Khadijah loves her cats, Pinot and Noir, and we're still waiting for Renaissance visuals!!! Beyoncé please!
Also we're talking about structural racism in hospital financing - hospitals that serve majority Black populations have lower revenues and profits; and the implications of student loan forgiveness for Black health.
Leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media too at @blkhlth
2022-10-171h 07
BLKHLTH#14: Intersectionality MattersHey y'all! On this episode we're getting into the weeds of the concept of intersectionality and how it relates to health justice. Also we did a video recording of this episode so watch it on our Instagram or Youtube too!
2022-08-1950 min
BLKHLTH Podcast#14: Intersectionality MattersHey y'all! On this episode we're getting into the weeds of the concept of intersectionality and how it relates to health justice. Also we did a video recording of this episode so watch it on our Instagram or Youtube too!Â
2022-08-1950 min
BLKHLTH Podcast#13: Less Monkeypox, More AbortionsThey can't break our souls! In this ep, we're talking about new music, the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for Black people, and some quick facts about monkeypox.
Please find some abortion access and reproductive justice resources below:
Aid Access supports people with an unwanted pregnancy to access the abortion pill: https://aidaccess.org/en/
Reproductive Justice Organizations to donate to:
https://reprolegaldefensefund.org/give/
https://powertodecide.org/news/black-history-month-11-reproductive-justice-organizations-uplift
https://abortionfunds.org/about/Â
2022-07-271h 06
BLKHLTH#13: Less Monkeypox, More AbortionsThey can't break our souls! In this ep, we're talking about new music, the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for Black people, and some quick facts about monkeypox.
Please find some abortion access and reproductive justice resources below:
Aid Access supports people with an unwanted pregnancy to access the abortion pill: https://aidaccess.org/en/
Reproductive Justice Organizations to donate to:
https://reprolegaldefensefund.org/give/
https://powertodecide.org/news/black-history-month-11-reproductive-justice-organizations-uplift
https://abortionfunds.org/about/
Articles to read:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-women-south-bracing-roes-fall-decades-rcna27097
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/06/29/despite-anti-abortion-campaigns-black-feminists-support-abortion-rights/
Recommended books:
Killing the Black Body...
2022-07-271h 06
BLKHLTH Podcast#12: Freedom on FleekHappy Juneteenth and Pride Month! In this episode we're discussing gun violence as a racial justice and health equity issue; and the impact of recent legislative attacks on trans rights and abortion access.Â
We also invite you to our Juneteenth UmojaFest on Saturday June 18 in Atlanta! Go to https://www.blkhlth.com/events to learn more and register. Can't wait to see you there!
Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. And of c...
2022-06-171h 00
BLKHLTH#12: Freedom on FleekHappy Juneteenth and Pride Month! In this episode we're discussing gun violence as a racial justice and health equity issue; and the impact of recent legislative attacks on trans rights and abortion access.
We also invite you to our Juneteenth UmojaFest on Saturday June 18 in Atlanta! Go to https://www.blkhlth.com/events to learn more and register. Can't wait to see you there!
Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. And of course you can keep up with all the other things we...
2022-06-171h 00
BLKHLTH Podcast#11: Joe Said We're BrokeHey family! In this episode we're talking about what the end of federal funding for COVID testing and treatment means for Black folks and what we would do differently if we were in charge.
Also we're in Year 2 of the #GoodDownThere colorectal cancer campaign so make sure you stay up to date on the campaign's events and opportunities to get one of the really cool colorectal cancer screening kits!
Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. And of course...
2022-04-1948 min
BLKHLTH#11: Joe Said We're BrokeHey family! In this episode we're talking about what the end of federal funding for COVID testing and treatment means for Black folks and what we would do differently if we were in charge.
Also we're in Year 2 of the #GoodDownThere colorectal cancer campaign so make sure you stay up to date on the campaign's events and opportunities to get one of the really cool colorectal cancer screening kits!
Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. And of course you can keep up with...
2022-04-1948 min
The Black Health Academy3 Red Flags That You're in an Abusive Relationship...with FoodListen we've all either been in or witnessed an unhealthy relationship, however sometimes it's a bit harder to spot when you're the victim.
Here's 3 Red Flags âłthat you're in an abusive relationship with your food...
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2022-03-2344 min
BLKHLTH#10: Black Health HistoryHey y'all! In this episode we're celebrating the end of Black History Month with some Black health history stories. We're giving you the scoop on Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the Black woman behind Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine; Harriet Tubman's work in healthcare after freeing enslaved people; Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Dr. Elle Lett, and Dr. Lisa Bowleg, scholars in Black health equity; and Mercie's great-grandpa, Robert McCants Harris, Sr - the first black male nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital!
Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. We...
2022-03-0152 min
BLKHLTH Podcast#10: Black Health HistoryHey y'all! In this episode we're celebrating the end of Black History Month with some Black health history stories. We're giving you the scoop on Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the Black woman behind Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine; Harriet Tubman's work in healthcare after freeing enslaved people; Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Dr. Elle Lett, and Dr. Lisa Bowleg, scholars in Black health equity; and Mercie's great-grandpa, Robert McCants Harris, Sr - the first black male nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital!Â
Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in f...
2022-03-0152 min
BLKHLTH#9: We've Been BusyWelcome back! It's been a while since we've dropped a podcast episode, but we hope the wait was worth it. We've got a production team and the sound is soooo much better! We hope you feel like you're really a part of the conversation when you listen.
In this episode, we are recapping our major projects from 2021: the BRAVE study with the University of Washington; the Good Down There colorectal campaign in partnership with Cottonelle; speaking engagements with CVS Health and the State of Black America Conference; and our first BLKHLTH Conversations in South Africa!
Then we chop it up...
2022-01-2856 min
BLKHLTH Podcast#9: We've Been BusyWelcome back! It's been a while since we've dropped a podcast episode, but we hope the wait was worth it. We've got a production team and the sound is soooo much better! We hope you feel like you're really a part of the conversation when you listen.Â
In this episode, we are recapping our major projects from 2021: the BRAVE study with the University of Washington; the Good Down There colorectal campaign in partnership with Cottonelle; speaking engagements with CVS Health and the State of Black America Conference; and our first BLKHLTH Conversations in South Africa!Â
Th...
2022-01-2856 min
The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli MurphyCottonelle And BLKHLTH Partner To De-Stigmatize "Down There Care"Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans, with Black Americans having a 40% higher death rate compared to White Americans.To help address this racial disparity and help destigmatize the issue of colorectal cancer, Cottonelle and BLKHLTH have partnered in a campaign called "GoodDownThere".In this episode Megan chats with Cottonelle's Cassie Begalle, Brand Manager for Cottonelle and Matthew McCurdy, Co-Founder of BLKHLTH - a nonprofit focused on the impact of racism on Black health.They discuss how, specifically, the partnership is trying to tackle a tough issue through...
2021-03-2427 min
Malpractice Podcast#17: Black Panther Party & Health Care ActivismIn this episode celebrating Black History Month, Jess covers the history of the Black Panther Party's health care activism, including stories you've never heard about free community clinics they opened, national policies they helped change, and research they implemented to improve the lives of the many people who used their services. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf youâre interested in learning more about this topic, or you want to get involved with advocating for this cause, check out:www.https://ww...
2021-02-1742 min
The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonHow Systemic Racism Leads To Poorer Health Outcomes For Black People | BLKHLTHEPISODE 46 | Khadijah Ameen and Paulah Wheeler are two of the founders of BLKHLTH, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that aims to critically engage and challenge racism and its impact on health. They provide workshops, training, community events, and digital media that address the pathways through which systemic racism leads to poorer health outcomes for Black people. Khadijah and Paulah are graduates of Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. They work on all things BLKHLTH in addition to working full-time for various public health organizations that focus on HIV/AIDS, global health, and health systems strengthening. In the episode, Khadijah and Paulah sh...
2020-09-0750 min
The SetListThe Setlist | BeyoncĂ©: The Culture v. Vultures feat. Paulah WheelerOn June 29th, Beyonce released a trailer for Black is King, which is the visual album based on the Gift, the album released to accompany Disneyâs 2019 Lion King remake. The film, like the album, will feature several African artists and will weave together influences and traditions from across the continent. According to BeyoncĂ©, it is her âpassion projectâ that is âmeant to celebrate the breadth and beauty of Black ancestryâ. What could be the problem?There has been significant backlash online from those on the continent that feel as though BeyoncĂ©âs latest work falls within a long line of W...
2020-07-211h 17
Better to Speak: The PodcastCOVID-19 Part Two: Black People and The Myth of Going "Back to Normal" w/ Mercilla Ryan-Harris of BLK HLTHJoin us for our special two-part edition of Better to Speak: The Podcast as we discuss the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. In part two, host and founder of Better to Speak Kési Felton discusses the political implications of the coronavirus pandemic, and is joined by Mercilla Ryan-Harris, a public health professional and co-founder of BLK HLTH, to discuss the specific impacts of the pandemic on the Black community.---Find BLK HLTH: Twitter | Instagram | Facebookwww.blkhlth.com...
2020-05-1322 min
BLKHLTH#8: A Conversation with Georgia Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceOn this episode, Khadijah and Paulah sit down with Jan Christiansen (Executive Director) and Shenna Morris (Policy & Community Engagement Director) of the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV).
It is estimated that 40% of Black women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime and Black women experience domestic violence at rates 30 to 50% higher than white women.
Jan and Shenna tell us all about GCADVâs cross-cutting and innovative programs to address this racial disparity and end domestic violence in the state of Georgia.
Rest in peace to Sandra Renee White and TĂ©a Choates, pregnant Black women who were killed by...
2019-09-161h 07
BLKHLTH#7: Black Maternal Health with Rose Aka-James MPHThis episode, we sit down with Rose Aka-James, Program Coordinator with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) and discuss BMMA's objectives for improving black maternal health, available resources, and Black Maternal Health Week 2019.
The second annual Black Maternal Health Week is from April 11 - 17, 2019. You can check for events happening near you here: https://blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw/
Read BMMA's policy agenda here: https://blackmamasmatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BMMA-PolicyAgenda-Digital.pdf
Here's the link to the article about the Georgia "Living Infants and Fairness Equality (LIFE)" Act - HB 481: https://rewire.news/legislative-tracker/law/georgia-living-infants-fairness-and-equality-life-act-hb-481/
Follow Black Mamas Matter Alliance on social...
2019-04-121h 25
BLKHLTH#6: Blackface, Black History Month, and 21 SavageHappy Black History Month! On this episode, we talk about ICE's detainment of rapper 21 Savage and the intersections of race and immigrant status; the history of the anti-vaccination movement; what the Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam's blackface photo says about US medical schools; and interpersonal violence and abuse in the Black community.
Download reports from the State of Black Immigrants Research Institute here: http://stateofblackimmigrants.com/
Stay connected with us! Follow @blkhlth on Instagram and Twitter, BLKHLTH on Facebook. Shop new merch, read and contribute to our blog, or find out about upcoming events at www.blkhlth.com.
2019-02-181h 33
BLKHLTH#5: The Gang is Back in ATL"Reunited and it feels so good..." Matt, Mercie, Khadijah and Paulah are all in Atlanta and back on the mic for this episode of the BLKHLTH podcast.
We talk prisoners in South Carolina not being evacuated for Hurricane Florence; latest policies for black women's health and maternal and child health; the high rates of homicide of transgender people; and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
Check your voter registration status: https://www.nass.org/can-i-vote
NPR article about minorities and adverse childhood experiences: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/17/648710859/childhood-trauma-and-its-lifelong-health-effects-more-prevalent-among-minorities
If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave us...
2018-09-211h 21
BLKHLTH#4: Stay Woke, but Get SleepHey friends, we're back! In this episode, BLKHLTH + Gabby talk about our recent healthy behaviors, including getting a full night's rest.
Then we discuss the strange reaction to CDC employee Timothy Cunningham's disappearance and death; depression, mental health, and social media as a stressor; haircuts and health education; and the problem of homelessness amongst LGBTQ youth.
Some resources mentioned in the episode:âš
> National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255âš
> Language When Talking About Suicide -
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention/worried-about-suicide/having-a-conversation-with-someone-you're-worried-about/language-when-talking-about-suicide
> Community Health Worker Certification Requirements by State -Â http://www.healthreform.ct.gov/ohri/lib/o...
2018-06-181h 28
BLKHLTH#3: 2017 Recap of Black Public Health IssuesHappy Black History Month! In this episode, the BLKHLTH team gets together to each discuss a big public health issue from 2017 and its implications for Black people. Then we talk about what policies and ideas to keep an eye on in 2018.
Listen + Subscribe! Visit our website https://www.blkhlth.com/
> Bustle article mentioned in this episode that Ava Duvernay retweeted (written by @blkkatie):
https://www.bustle.com/p/how-black-millennials-are-taking-direct-action-to-achieve-food-justice-you-can-too-6764425
2018-02-191h 28
BLKHLTH#2: Let's Talk What the Health, Plant-Based Eating, and Food Deserts with Nek the NutritionistOur guest, Nneka Shoulds aka Nek the Nutritionist, is a Baltimore-based Nutrition Educator. Follow her on Instagram @NektheNutritionist and visit her website to see her work at www.nekthenutritionist.com.
Current Events: Joey Bada$$ stares at the sun; Issa should probably use condoms; devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone; and Charlottesville can affect our mental health and well-being.
If you want to suggest a topic for us to discuss during Current Events, let us know by e-mailing engage@blkhlth.com.
Donât forget to subscribe to the BLKHLTH podcast! We love to hear your feedback, so leave us a comment on It...
2017-08-291h 01
BLKHLTH#1: Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Ayanna AbramsWelcome to the first episode of the BLKHLTH podcast! We discuss mental health in the Black community with an expert on this topic, Dr. Ayanna Abrams, founder and CEO of Ascension Behavioral Health.
Want to know more about the signs that you should seek care from a mental health professional, where to look for a therapist, what to do if you don't have health insurance, and how therapy can be tailored to your cultural needs? Dr. Abrams has all the answers!
If you want to see more of Dr. Abrams' work, visit her website www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com or www.drabramsabh...
2017-05-301h 01