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Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryBattling Childhood Obesity with Dr. Candice JonesLets Talk about Childhood Obesity... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have a special treat in store with Dr. Candice Jones, who is a board certified pediatrician and host of the wildly popular podcast KIDing Around with Dr. Candice. Being an Internist gives me the opportunity to speak on a wide range of topics affecting adult medicine but one of the questions I always got from the Lunch and Learn community was about children and before this week I didn't have any answers. Fortunately this week Dr. Jones lends her...2019-05-2940 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLearn about the importance of therapy with Dr. Joy Harden BradfordLet's Talk about Mental Health Therapy... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, who is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, Media Personality, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. This week Dr. Joy lends her expertise to help teach the Lunch and Learn Community about the importance of therapy, how to know when therapy is right for you and helps us fight off the misconceptions with therapy. We also get to talk a bit of shop with Dr...2019-05-2236 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryYes, brown people can get skin cancer too with Dr. Candrice HeathLets Talk about skin cancer... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Candrice Heath. Dr. Heath is a board-certified dermatologist and actually comes tripled boarded in Pediatrics, Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology. She is a nationally recognized best selling author, and speaker and this week she lends her expertise to the Lunch and Learn Community for National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Candrice gives us the ABCDs of skin cancer, teaches us what to expect when we go see the dermatologist and helps me try to break down some of...2019-05-1550 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP107: How to deal with allergies and more with Dr. AngelaIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Angela Fadahunsi. Dr. Angela is a board certified Internist who then completed her fellowship training in Allergy/Immunology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis. She offers Allergy and Asthma relief for her patients in her own beautiful practice in Wylie, Texas. Dr. Fadahunsi knows from first-hand experience the agony of dealing with allergies as a child. Her goal is to have everyone enjoying the beautiful world around them and that is what has made her such an empathetic doctor...2019-05-0834 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP106: Finding Your Purpose in Adversity thru Health Policy with Okey EnyiaIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Okey Enyia, Founder of Enyia Strategies whose company focuses is on health policy, and consulting on ways to influence policy issues related to health equity and disparities. With the political climate being as it is we can no longer avoid the needed conversation on how policy affects our everyday lives. As we sit down with what got led him to politics, his experience as a former medical student and how hitting rock bottom changed his life for the better. We...2019-05-0145 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryFrom Infertility to Motherhood with Dr. Jerisa BerryLets talk about Infertility... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Jerisa Berry, she is a nationally acclaimed board-certified in Emergency Medicine who boast a resume of a nationally recognized author, speaker, consultant and media personality. Dr. Jerisa is co-owner of a medical clinic and concierge patient practice, Vital Care Medical Center, Inc and is the founder of SecureYourFertility.com, where she helps single ladies and career-minded women take control of their fertility. Because of her wealth of personal and clinical experience in the topic of infertility she has b...2019-04-2457 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP104: Bridging the Gap with Dr. Shanicka ScarbroughIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Shanicka Scarbrough, better known as America's Favorite Family Physician to bless the podcast with some wisdom and knowledge. As we take in another month of April we recognize National Minority Health Month and I figured who better to discuss the importance of focusing on minority care & physicians than Dr. Shanicka. As the medical director for BlackDoctor.org, she works tirelessly to connect culturally competent physicians to patients and vice versa. Dr. Shanicka recognized the need to act on this...2019-04-1741 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP103: Autism awareness, the black experience with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHCIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, we have a three time returning guest to the show, Maria Davis-Pierre to talk about Autism Awareness month and why she decided to take her passion for Autism and help black families. April is the month where we highlight Autism Awareness nationally and and as a father of an autistic child it hit closer to home the importance of knowing, diagnosing and early intervention. On this episode we talk about the importance of early intervention, growing up as an autism parent and...2019-04-1022 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryGetting the best of medicine and media with Dr. Amber RobinsIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, we have Dr. Amber Robins, who helps us get the best of medicine and media in order to become the most healthy we can be. If you are like most people you get a lot of your medical information secondhand. Whether it be from your favorite physician (someone like me), your favorite health blog (www.drberrypierre.com) or even a podcast on the way to work like (Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry). On the episode we talk about some of the...2019-04-0343 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryCelebrating National Physicians WeekIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we celebrate National Physicians Week. It occurs from March 25-31 and helps to highlight the work of physicians. I think quite often as a physician you go through all this heartache, pain & struggle to become a physician and then once you get the ultimate goal there is a sense of gratitude is often missing. On the episode you'll hear about how it started out as just a day of appreciation & evolved into the National Physicians Week. Also, get...2019-03-2725 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP100: Getting to the root of Disease with Dr. Lauren, The Culinary DoctorIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we celebrate two accomplishments. Our 100th episode and a feature with the Culinary Doctor. The 100th episode here on the podcast is a milestone that we can not overlook. I want to take the time out & thank every single one of you who have ever listened to an episode or gave a recommendation to a friend/family member about the show. It has been such an amazing journey joining this world of podcasting & I am glad that there is an audience out there who...2019-03-2045 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP099: What is a Hospitalist? (Why are they important)Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry I talk about the important role of a hospital physician better known as the hospitalist. When I made the transition from primarily an outpatient physician to an inpatient one I had to spend a lot of time explaining to my people exactly what my new job title was. I know you are aware that when you go to the hospital that someone is assigned to take care of you but there is this assumption that those doctors spend a portion of their day in...2019-03-1324 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP097: Racial Disparities In Cancer Not Even Yet, But Getting BetterIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we discuss recent findings from the American Cancer Society which discussed the "improvement" in racial disparities in regards to cancer. The study highlights what drove this improvement & what still needs to be done for better result. Of course you will hear my thoughts on the matter as an African American physician. 1. Is this a good thing? Whenever you have a study that says that something like cancer rates are improving you have to acknowledge the positive benefits from it. The biggest one is that...2019-02-1923 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP096: Why 121 Million Are Affected by Heart Disease (and why everyone should worry)Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we provided a well needed update on the number one killer in the world but also the number one killer here in the US which is heart disease. Last year we had Dr. Mike discuss the importance of staying heart healthy but for reasons some that you can control & some that you can't this hasn't been the case. 1. Who can't relate? We have tons of new information associated with heart disease and because of it's prevalence we are finding more relationships and associations with...2019-02-1231 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP095: Can you die from Pneumonia?Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we are going to discuss the topic of Pneumonia. A topic that has gotten a lot of publicity of late as news that Kim Porter's , former model, actor and ex-wife of Sean "Diddy" Combs death was ruled due to natural causes from Pneumonia. What was interesting to me was the social media reaction that someone so young could die from something like pneumonia. Not very often you see one of the top ten causes of death worldwide being reduced to such a small stature...2019-01-3026 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP093: Your Weight - Look Beyond the Scale with Dr. Slyvia Gonsahn-BollieIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have our first guest of year Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, America's Favorite Obesity Doctor who is here to educate the Lunch and Learn community about a real life disease process that plays a role in so many more that physicians deal with regardless of there speciality. What to look for... On today's show we are going to find out why she first became motivated to talk about about obesity so freely, how she helps in the battle of weight loss...2019-01-1558 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP092: Is Your Doctor Even The Right Person To Talk To About Getting Healthy?Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have a follow up to last weeks show where we talked about New Years Resolutions. One key point that was brought up by one of the Lunch and Learn community members was that she didn't feel that a physician was such a big force in trying to lose weight and that her time would be better off chasing down those who could give her adequate time to learn. What to look for... On today's show we are going to...2019-01-0815 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP091: Get Started On Your New Years Resolutions NowIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we are talking about new years resolutions. That's right, it's that time of the year where we all look back at how the year went, see what could have been better and proclaim to the world (really just ourselves most of the time) that we are going to make the necessary changes to make the upcoming year a special one. What to look for... On today's show we are going to get into all of the different kinds of New...2019-01-0127 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP090: Giving thanks to another year but where do we go nowIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, I get a chance to look back at the new year and reflect on all the things I have done right and wrong since my last birthday. What to look for... Listen to the show today to see where I stand on my day job versus side job. Here what I struggled with leading up to my 35th birthday last year and what things I was able to accomplish leading up to my 36th birthday. There is also a surprise a...2018-12-2027 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP089: Why closing the door behind you isn't an optionIntroduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry I get a chance to highlight an opportunity I had to provide some well deserving medical students with tips on how to succeed ERAS season. For those who may not be aware during the last year of medical school you have to apply to residencies using a standardized application (ERAS), and as a program director I have been in charge of reviewing all of the applications that come to our program. Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to see some...2018-12-1317 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP088: Why Your Doctor Hates Fat PeopleIntroduction... On this week's podcast episode we discuss what appears to be the tried and true tradition of bias against overweight and obese people in the health field. I would love to say that I am shocked by the findings but growing up always on the heavier side it was quite evident that things are different when you are overweight in the doctor's office. What to look for... Listen to the show as I discuss just what happened to bring this podcast episode to the light. Learn about the steps physicians can take...2018-12-0526 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP087: Is Your Doctor Culturally CompetentThis week's podcast episode is a troubling one because I have to highlight what happens when you have a physician who isn't culturally competent. Today we highlight a terrible situation where a patient who is willingly seeking to take care of her health care needs but needs the help of her daughter to help translate only to find out her physician isn't accepting of this arrangement. Being culturally competent is something that unfortunately most physicians and professionals are not. I will be discussing why this has negative effects on you as the patient and on physicians as a whole. 2018-11-0834 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP086: Five Reasons Why You Need a Mental BreakThis week's podcast episode I talk about the importance of taking a well deserved mental break from certain life stressors and why you shouldn't ever feel compelled to do something for the sake of your mental well being. Listen to the show as I discuss the top 5 reasons why I took a "vacation" from it all for a week and came back more fresh and rejuvenated. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting Social Links: Jo...2018-11-0122 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP085: What ME have breast cancer...that can't be!? with Pam WhighamThis week's podcast episode is a special one as we have our first discussion with someone on the proverbial front lines in health care, THE PATIENT. With everyone wearing pink this month to bring awareness to Breast Cancer I knew that the point usually doesn't hit home unless its up close and personal. Bringing together a special episode is none other than a friend and former teacher of mines Pam Whigham discussing exactly what it means to be aware of Breast Cancer as she was recently diagnosed earlier this year and still is working on fully accepting the diagnosis.2018-10-1743 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP084: Why Men Need To Care About Breast Cancer Awareness?On the podcast episode this week we discuss the importance of October and Breast Cancer Awareness and selfishly discuss why men should be a vocal supporter of the cause. With October officially being Breast Cancer Awareness Month we know its easy to be swept into the mania of wearing everything pink but I believe we really have to stress the true importance of not only being aware of the problem but learning how to recognize when help is warranted. Listen to today's show as we discuss the signs and symptoms, risk factors and different diagnostic testing for Br...2018-10-1033 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP083: Four Steps To Long-Term Pain Freedom with Dr. Zarinah HudThe podcast episode this week we have special guest Dr. Zarinah Hud (Dr. Zee) who is among America's best Sports and Pain Management specialist. She is on the show to help cap off a three part series discussing pain & pain control. Today she is giving up the four steps to long-term Pain freedom. She even stops by to give the Lunch and Learn community listeners a special offer for her best selling book 15 Minute Meals to Pain Freedom. Listen to today's episode to hear what Dr. Zee has to say about pain control, the mindset of pain rel...2018-10-0357 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP082: Are You Ready For Another Deadly Flu Season with Dr. Sabine EliseeThis episode is a special bonus for the podcast community and is a replay of my recent Empower Yourself For Better Health Series episode 59 with Dr. Sabine Elisee where we are discussing the pending flu season, common fears associated with the flu vaccine and more. I thought the episode was too good not to give to my Lunch and Learn Community Podcast Listeners. Listen to today's episode to hear what Dr. Elisee has to say for those with a million and one excuses about getting the flu shot. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Sou...2018-10-0136 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP081: What happens when your patient overdoses..This week's episode is a follow up to Episode 80 where I discussed some of the biggest fears physicians have today in regards to treating pain & more importantly prescribing pain medications. On this episode I discuss what happened after getting a call that a patient of mines had an untimely demise due to drug overdose. Listen to today's show to hear first account my reaction on hearing about my patient's death and if I felt it could have been prevented. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Le...2018-09-1929 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP080: Why is your doctor scared to help control your pain?On today's episode we talk about the issue of pain control & just why your doctor is afraid to prescribe you adequate pain medication. The motivation behind this episode was two-fold, on my recent Lunch and Learn survey it was a topic that the community wanted hear about (the topic of opioid use & pain control) as well as the most recent celebratory death of Mac Miller, a well known hip hop artists. Listen to the episode today to see why physicians everywhere are so hesitant to prescribing opioid medications & the impact it has had on the medical community. L...2018-09-1227 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP079: What are some of the biggest issues your doctor in training is facing?On today's episode we talk about a recent Medscape Survey on Resident Lifestyle and Happiness. Medscape recently polled 1900 residents across the US and ask them questions such as their biggest challenge during residency, who bullies them in the hospital and what suggestions on avoiding burnout. Listen to today's shows to understand what are some of the biggest issues your resident physician is facing today. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: Medscape Survey Social Links: Join...2018-09-0532 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP078: Who is accountable for YOUR health care?On today's episode we talk about health care accountability and ultimately who is responsible. With all of the recent changes in health care in the last decade and the people coming up on different sides of the coin when discussing whether healthcare is a right or a privilege I thought it would be interesting to see what some of the studies have shown when discussing the topic at hand. Listen to today's shows to understand just what health accountability is, why its so important and ways to achieve the goal of success. Listen on Apple Pod...2018-08-2935 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP077: What is Hospice Care and why it's important to think about before the end of lifeOn today's episode we talk about Hospice care. With the recent news of Aretha Franklin being placed in hospice care and the almost immediate reaction from the general public I knew that having a discussion on just what Hospice is would be important for the Lunch and Learn Community. Listen to today's shows to hear why Hospice could be an important service for your loved ones but also for the caregivers themselves. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resou...2018-08-1534 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP076: If I don't become my patients number one advocate who will On today's episode I come to the true reason for the podcast. After going to Podcast Movement 2018 and having to explain to 40+ people just what the podcast was about I came to the realization that the main underlying theme was patient advocacy. Listen to today's shows as I explain why patient's need someone advocating for them and what is in store on the podcast in the future. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) 2018-08-0722 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP075: The myth of the perfect medical student with Student Dr. KendraOn today's episode we sit down with Student Doctor Kendra Williams and discuss why the myth of the perfect medical student needs to be shattered to pieces. In today's episode hear how one of her tweets going viral helped shed light on a belief that has far too long that has caused some of our brightest members of society to change their entire outlook on their future careers based on a proposed standard of excellence that plenty people don't reach. You will hear about her path towards becoming a physician and what were some of the important life lessons...2018-07-3154 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP074: A minority mental health checkup with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHCOn today's episode we discuss minority mental health month with Maria Davis Pierre LMHC, a follow up to last week's discussion on the burden Mental Health plays on minorities. In this episode we will discuss one of the biggest reasons why there is a dedicated month to mental health in the minority community. Also, I ask Maria what are some of the reasons minorities have trouble getting help for their needs and what types of mental health issues that they deal with more frequently. Today Maria also discusses a new self care book she is working on to...2018-07-1724 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP073: The Burden of Being the Perfect Black PhysicianOn today's episode we discuss minority mental health month and what the toll is of being a very public black physician has on my every time thought process. Those in the Lunch and Learn Community knows what it means to have your mental health in the best shape you can but what usually gets overshadowed is the effects of just being a minority has on the status of your mental health. As a physician who has taken care of patients from the hospital setting to the rehab facilities and all the way to the ambulatory setting including home visits...2018-07-1027 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP072: Should I keep a secret from my doctor?On today's episode I wanted to talk about some of the most common things we don't tell our physicians and explore should the patient even have to. With much media fanfare for a certain hip hop star not wanting to disclose the fact that he had a child much has been made at whether we have the right to even know. I ask this because when we think about the doctor/patient relation its built on trust and believing that if you tell the doctor everything thing then the outcome will be better for you. Unfortunately this begs the q...2018-07-0429 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryGiving thanks to an amazing yearOn today's episode I wanted to thank all the listeners over the past year who helped me get to season 2 of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry. It has been amazing ride thus far and I can't wait to continue to deliver the bout of excellence I can with the podcast. On this episode find out what has been going on over the past year, why quitting was never an option and just how to I plan to move the podcast forward. Also listen for a chance to get an exclusive discount for the lunch and learn listeners on...2018-06-2616 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP070: How mental health has become a silent killer in men's healthOn today's episode we discuss the important of June as it relates to mens health. Prostate and Colon Cancer are the typical highlight themes of the month but with the most recent media attention to mental health & wanted to take a closer look at the subject in relation to men today. Some of the statistics are surprising and I hope this episode can serve as a wake up call to someone out there that becoming mentally fit is as important as staying in the gym. Find out on today's show why suicide has become one of the ri...2018-06-1927 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP069: Do you trust your doctor enough to tell them you need help?On today's episode I ask an all important question in the pursuit of mental health & well being. Do you trust your doctor enough to be able to tell them that you need help. With the most recent highly publicized suicide deaths of Kate Spade & Anthony Bourdain the awareness of suicide is definitely on the rise but the important question is for how long. Find out today why suicide rates have increased across the country since 1999, why it has become a public health concern and what you and your doctor can do to recognize when someone ne...2018-06-1236 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP068: A quick update on colon cancer screeningOn today's episode I am discussing the most recent guideline changes for colon cancer screening. This is a disease that kills over 50,000 people yearly with the sad fact that over 90% of cases could have been prevented. Find out today why colon cancer deaths are becoming a public health crisis, get a refresher on risk factors associated with colon cancer and ways you can get screened for colon cancer without getting the "dreaded" colonoscopy. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Links Discussed Colon Cancer in the African American Community Col...2018-06-0524 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP067: Do you really know what your doctor is allowed to do?On today's episode I am discussing the most recent media story to hit the timeline about a dermatologist/cosmetic surgeon Dr. Windell Davis-Boutte. It is a story of two different issues, once about malpractice, the other about proper social media rules your physician should be following. Find out today why I was a little bit disappointed in my other physician colleagues regarding this story as well especially those who already use social media to increase their brand presence. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Links Discussed HIPAA Monster Lips by Dr...2018-05-2930 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP066: Why You Need To Get Your Cholesterol Checked TodayToday's episode I am discussing the importance of cholesterol and why all your annual physicals include getting that tested. This topic is pretty long overdue seeing that we have talked about everything else that affects heart disease. Right in the beginning I am going to bring up some numbers that should have everyone in the lunch and learn community wondering if there numbers are something that they should be concerned about. Also as bonus I explain why you always have to fast before getting your blood testing for your physical and why not fasting could put you in serious h...2018-05-1528 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP065: A Physician's Quest, To Serve Or Not To ServeToday's episode I discuss when and why I started on my path to serve my patients, my community and last but not least the Lunch and Learn Community. Over the past month I have attended to two very different conferences one focused on putting myself in the position to serve myself better and the other on how can I put my medical residents in the best position to succeed. Both had different agendas but the underlying theme was the act of serving. Find out just when I made the decision to go on this path of medicine w...2018-05-0826 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP064: Are you better off with an academic doctorToday's episode is a discussion on which type of a physician is the best one to take care of you in the clinic setting. This week I was able to attend the American College of Internist conference for residency trainers and it hit home that I was truly assuming the role as an academic physician. There has always been discussion on the importance of the academic physician in healthcare and medical education but for the Lunch and Learn community the question becomes is that academic physician better to take care of patients on a day to day basis than...2018-04-3019 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP063: The Rejuvenated physician is backToday's episode is a reflection of a great weekend at the Momentum in Medicine conference. I officially come back as a rejuvenated physician ready to take on the world again. As a former academy graduate it was amazing to see such the new class MMC18 cross the proverbial stage of entrepreneurship and freedom in this health industry. I honestly became so rejuvenated that I decided to make a pledge that you will hear about in today's episode. This episode is not your typical educational episode but I promise I will get back on schedule next week. Listen on ...2018-04-2313 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP062: Mental Health, Medications, Misconceptions and more with Dr. Nicole WashingtonListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Today's guest is Dr. Nicole Washington, a Board Certified Psychiatrist, best selling author & speaker. She is here to give the Lunch and Learn Community some much needed advice on the importance of seeing a psychiatrist, why finding one that fits is most important in the way of treatment and discuss why she has turned her focus on the high level professional. This episode is full of great educational tips on medications, coping habits and includes a special offer for her best selling book. Links Fr...2018-04-1751 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP061: Why your doctor is cheating on youListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sometimes a relationship that you thought was meant to be doesn't last and right before the breakup is official the other person decides to test the waters before they are officially allowed to. That is what is happening in the healthcare industry and what we see is more startling than many believe. Today on the podcast we discuss why your doctor is no longer in love like they once were . Links Burnout amongst Healthcare Workers Medscape Burnout Survey Physician burnout affecting patients Social Li...2018-04-0933 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP060: How Autism in the Black community fuels her passion with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHCListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify April is Autism Awareness month and since the diagnosis of my oldest daughter this has been one of the months that I truly look forward to in an effort to continue to shine light on a problem affecting the communities I care deeply for. On today's show we have my wife Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC and CEO of Autism In Black, Inc. We discuss the reason behind forming the organization, some of the the issues we faced after the diagnosis of our daughter and what she is doing t...2018-04-0229 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP059 Where are you getting your health info from?Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Every now and then something across my desk, timeline or social media feed that confirms that I need to keep doing that best I can at promoting smart healthy choices & passing out factual health information because if I don't than a lot of people are going to be led down a terrible path in trying to stay as healthy as they can be. It wasn't long ago that the only way you received health info & remedies was from your doctor & what your family passed down. On this e...2018-03-2621 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP058: Find out why you doctor is so frustrated these daysListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify A quick search for the term "Physician frustration" brings up a whole list of different websites trying to come the conclusion of why physicians seem more frustrated now more than ever. Unfortunately, in the community of physicians we tend not to tell the other colleagues our problems and when asked everyone seems to be doing great until these anonymous surveys come out to tell us different. On today's episode I discuss the some of the frustrations that I learned physicians were having over the past few weeks. ...2018-03-1928 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP057: Why does the media put everyone on life supportListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify One of my biggest pet peeves is the fact that the media throws every celebrity who enters inside a hospital on their final death bed with only "life support" keeping them around. Like clockwork once rapper Rick Ross was found unresponsive over the weekend the media went to work putting out headline after ridiculous headline so this week will learn about life support and what different varieties it could be. Links rick ross remains in the hospital In this episode you will learn:...2018-03-0520 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP056: How to Stay Heart Healthy with Dr. MikeListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify It's the leading cause of death WORLDWIDE. Its will cost the US over 200 billion per year and that number is only going to go up. This month as we have our annual celebration of valentines day and the release of The Black Panther I wanted to make sure we end the note understanding just how important staying heart healthy is to everyone. On this week's podcast we have Dr. Mike Morris, a renowned board Certified Cardiologist and newest contributor to the Lunch and Learn community who is going to show...2018-02-2644 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP055: After sexual trauma putting the pieces back together with Marline Francois-Madden, LCSWListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Being uninformed is no longer an excuse in 2018. Sexual assault is front and center on our television sets, newspapers and right in front of our faces. We have prominent figures rightfully being taken down their pegs of fame because of these terrible acts. Women now march in huge numbers to get the point across that no longer will they settle for the status quo of keeping quiet while being taken advantage of. Last week we had Rhodena Mesadieu, a licensed clinical social worker help us establish the f...2018-02-1958 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP054: Learning to define Sexual Assault with Rhodena Mesadieu LCSWListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify In medicine being able to accurately establish your diagnosis can be the difference between life or death. If I don't correctly diagnose my patient, then I eventually incorrectly give the wrong treatment and ultimately can cause harm which I may not have a second chance to correct. At a time where sexual assault has almost become an everyday topic I knew that it would be important for the Lunch and Learn community to understand what is sexual assault and why it is so important to know the d...2018-02-1250 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP053: Why Amazon doesnt think your health care is any goodListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod It is normally exciting news to hear that a company such as Amazon is making a push into a new venture and in my case healthcare but unfortunately the news has brought on many more questions than answers and I believe shines a light on a problem that has been in our face but for the general public we didn't even know it. Amazon's move in this direction isn't a result of a company wan...2018-02-0529 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP052: The Flu is now deadlier than everListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Every year around this time I know you all get bombard with the TV commercials, your local pharmacies and your physicians all pleading with you to get your annual flu shot. For some of you (Approximately 40%) you heed the calling and get the flu vaccine and go about your merry way. Unfortunately, for the majority of the population for a plethora or reasons you don't get your flu shot and the culmination is what we continue to experience on a yearly basis where you continue to have r...2018-01-2419 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP051: A look ahead to the New YearListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify 2018 is here and the podcast is heading in an amazing direction. On this episode you are going to here what all we have in store for this year. We have been added to the directories of both iHeartRadio & Spotify and continue to look to expand every related to the podcast. Like always we like to thank all the listeners of the podcast to making 2017 an amazing endeavor and hope to continue to bring you the best health podcast out there. In this episode you will lea...2018-01-1017 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP050: Why did you fail to get healthier this year?Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify. 2017 is coming to a close I look to answer the question that many of you have at the end of the year when your New Year's resolution has come and gone & you gear up to tell yourself that next year is going to be different. We are going to take a look first at what was my crash and fail moment for 2017 and see how I plan on correcting that myself for 2018. Links/Resources Affirmation 2016 ebook In this episode you will learn: Wha...2017-12-2028 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP049 Looking back at 2017 with the ups and downs that followedListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud With my birthday coming up on the calendar I have decided to focus this week's podcast on all of the great & not so great things that have occurred over the year. Looking back at 2017 it would be an understatement to say that my life both professionally & personally is much different now than where I was this time last year. Links/Resources Saying goodbye to the old job Inky Johnson In this episode you will learn: Who was the brains behind the mental shift change What...2017-12-1321 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP048: Who doesnt have high blood pressure with Dr. DucatelListen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud New blood pressure guidelines have caused an uproar in the medical community.Some of the numbers are eye opening according to experts that estimate that approximately 25 million more people will be diagnosed with high blood pressure because of these recent guideline changes. This week's episode we have Dr. Watson Ducatel, a board certified Internist and Co-Founder of Healthy Bodies Medical & Dental Center to discuss how serious the impact these new guidelines will have on clinical practice. Both Dr. Ducatel and I have serious reservations the practically associated with these g...2017-12-0649 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP047: The Power Of Affirmation in Goal Setting2017 has been an absolutely amazing year and I love to say that it all started in December of 2016 when I made four bold affirmations that have forever changed the course of my personal & professional career. In the office I run into patients all the time who make these bold statements about how they are going to change their life for the better, whether it be through losing weight, exercising more, stop smoking or just make a conscious effort to take better care of themselves. Those patients are who inspired me to make the changes I set out to make t...2017-11-2926 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP046: How to avoid making a mistake when signing up for health insuranceIts the time of the year that as an outpatient physician I looked forward to and that was the open enrollment period. Before the Affordable Care Act(Obamacare) the United States had 44 million uninsured citizens in this country but with it that number has dropped to almost 28 million, dropping the number of uninsured residents to 10.4%. Cost has still been a problem in getting people to signup for health insurance especially in states that didn't vote to expand medicaid. Today I wanted to bring you in during the process of signing up for health insurance. Open enrollment is from November 1...2017-11-2253 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP045: Shining the spotlight on Multiple SclerosisA disease that affects 2.5 million worldwide usually doesn't get much fanfare but tell that to the 2.5 million affected. This week's topic is on Multiple Sclerosis, a immunological disorder that affects the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord & optic nerves. We will learn today just what exactly is Multiple Sclerosis, who gets affected and what are the signs & symptoms to look for. Links/Resources National MS society Treatment option for MS In this episode you will learn: What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Signs and symptoms My first experience in treating a patient with MS Wha...2017-11-1629 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP044: Trying To Do Everything Yourself Can Hurt Your Health & BusinessEvery now and then we are going to have a podcast episodes that overlap both the personal coaching that I normally give regarding your health care along with some coaching for my entrepreneurs. Today I discuss just what even caused me to really be mindful of the fact that I can't do it all regardless of how hard I try. In medicine we rely on different specialities to help take care of the patient and the same goes for business. There maybe some things that you can do to help build your business but there comes a time when...2017-11-0829 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLet me convince Wendy Williams had a seizure and not heat stroke.Prince, Lil Wayne, and Elton John have all suffered from the disorder of seizures. Yesterday I witnessed a video of Wendy Williams who looked to have suffered from one on live TV say that it the lights in the room was just too hot. Now I can't be 100% certain but on today's episode I think I make a compelling point that what she had suffered was more than just heat stroke. One in ten people will suffer from a seizure episode in their life time. Two or more seizure episodes is known as epilepsy You CANNOT swallow your t...2017-11-0137 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP042: How to act when your family is in the hospitalAs a hospital physician I have learned that not only is the patient not prepared to deal with their hospital stay but the family is even more ill prepared. Over the past few weeks I have had experiences of both spectrums of care where I had family members who were amazing while taking care of the their loved ones and I had family members who I couldn't wait to heal their loved ones and discharge them home. In this episode you will learn: At least 8 actionable tips for a better hospital experience Why its important for the...2017-10-2527 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP041: Recap of my trip to the ACOI ConferenceEvery now and then I get to take a "Vacation" away from taking care of patients but being that I have never been the vacation type I always seem to end up at a medically related function. This time I end up in Washington D.C., a place I hadn't been in almost 10 years when I was applying to medical school. I had a fabulous time there if you take away the fact that I spent my first night in my room as I was still getting over a sinus infection my kids gave me before I left. The...2017-10-1935 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP040: Why World Mental Health Day is an Every Day Issue with Maria Davis-Pierre LMHCAt the time of the recording I had a totally different game plan for tonights episode but being that it was World Mental Health Day I didn't want to miss an opportunity to bring up a topic that I hold near and dear to me. I again enlisted the assistance of Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Maria Davis-Pierre to give her professional take on the sheer importance of World Mental Health day in regards to recognizing the problem of the lack of awareness for mental health. During the episode we talk about not only why we need to continue the...2017-10-1126 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP039: Dressing up in Pink for Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us. Did you know that Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women and is the second leading cancer diagnosis in women. Did you know that every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer or how about the fact that African American Women under the age of 45 are not only more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer but also more likely to die from it. There is a reason why the whole month of october is dedicated to promoting awareness for Breast Cancer. In today's podcast we will g...2017-10-0427 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP038: Living with Rheumatoid ArthritisBack with another discussion on a very important and common autoimmune disease - Rheumatoid Arthritis. In my office quite often when patients were asked about their medical history some would check off that they have rheumatoid arthritis when they really meant to just say osteoarthritis. Its a phrase we hear a lot on television but very few understand the overall severity of the disorder. On our Facebook page it was one of the most engaged discussions we have had for the Lunch and Learn so I decided to bring it to the podcast today. Links/Resources Liv...2017-09-2721 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP037: Five types of chest pain that can kill youChest pain is one of the most common complaints in the emergency room. Reports show that it is responsible for approximately six million visits a year. As a hospitalists I am usually tasked with taking care of these patients in the the hospital to ensure the number #1 goal that anyone should have when walking into the hospital, being able to walk out. Because of hurricane season in south florida many of my more sedentary patients are suddenly doing all this extra curricular work in preparation. Unfortunately, many are finding out the hard way that being physically unfit causes lots o...2017-09-2027 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP036: The odd couple - Healthcare workers and hurricanesHurricane season has been a yearly occurrence for me growing up for as long as I can remember. Born and raised in south Florida it was an all too common time getting the preparations in order for yet another season of uncertainty regarding this phenomenon that had loomed over our summers. It didn't matter how much you prepared for it there was always something we wish we had done more of. As a Physician, hurricane season has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Recently Hurricane Irma took its toll on the region and while many friends and fa...2017-09-1323 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP035: The pain of sickle cell diseaseSickle cell disease is a disorder that has affected both my professional & personal life. I have watched patients suffer from a disease that we don't seem to have a very good handle on time and time again. Noted as the most common genetic disorder in the United States, sickle cell disease earns the honor of getting its own month to shed some spotlight on it. Links/Resources My overview from last year In this episode you will learn: Sickle Cell Awareness Month Which parent is responsible for passing it down to you Who is af...2017-09-0730 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP034: Why you have to get out of your own waySelf confidence is an issue that affects everyone. It is a very common determinant of a positive outlook and I have found that over the years as I have continued to grow in both my professional & personal development that it is something that will hinder anyone from their full potential. I remember finishing up residency and starting to work and one day looking around wondering was this it? Now if you are familiar with my backstory I had wanted to become a doctor since I was about 8 years old and everything I did up until that point was to...2017-08-3032 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP033: Death, dying and tough conversations with Maria Davis-Pierre LMHCIt is the bodies normal defense mechanism to keep us from doing things that will cause us harm. The conversation of death, grief & loss is one of those things that we avoid until we absolutely have to face it. For many health care providers these conversations can become daunting because the reaction is never the same for two families alike. I wanted to approach the subject because I have seen far too often families be more devastated by the lack of preparation for the inevitable than that actual event itself. This week I enlisted the assistance of Maria Davis-Pierre...2017-08-2331 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP032: Taking good care of your liverIt seemed like August in the hospital was bring all your liver problems to me month because I had way too many people being admitted to the facility with liver issues. It got me thinking that if I was going to work on preventing these things from happening than I needed to scream from the rooftops why your organ, the liver was so important. Some important fun facts regarding the liver includes it being the largest organ in the body, it's role in making you stop bleeding and exactly what happens when you get too much alcohol in you. ...2017-08-1728 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP031: Do you trust your doctor?This is a time where taking care of your health is so important with all the different changes in healthcare on the horizon. An important question to answer is do you still trust your doctor to be in charge of your health. On the episode today I discuss the importance of trusting your physician, we go into detail about different doctor/patient relationships and give some tips to improve patient satisfaction. I also give a chance to get a free audio based chapter of a book I am working on. Links/Resources Reasons why minorities don't tru...2017-08-1030 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP030: Sexually Transmitted Diseases & UsherSexually transmitted diseases have become a mainstay in the primary care setting but with recent reports that the numbers are on the rise a Public Health crisis may not be too far behind. Today were are going to be focusing on just three STDs, syphilis, gonorrhea & herpes simplex. Because of the recent legal troubles Usher has been having regarding herpes transmission I thought I would shed some light on just how prevalent it was and should you get tested today. Links/Resources CDC on Herpes CDC on gonorrhea CDC on Syphilis In this epi...2017-08-0837 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP029: Why prostate cancer should be at the top of men's health concernProstate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men. In 2017 almost 160,000 people with diagnosed with prostate cancer with many more going undiagnosed. There are major symptoms associated with prostate cancer but the most common one will surprise you. Learn today why your doctor's are missing the boat on treating you for prostate cancer and if you are an African American male you don't want to miss out on this topic. Links/Resources Free PDF for Prostate Disorders Learn more about skin cancer Why socioeconomics play a huge role in health care In this episode yo...2017-08-0332 min
Lunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP028: Looking out for lupus and what's up nextIt is a disease that affects women almost 90% percent of the time. Toni Braxton, Selena Gomez, Seal, Nick Cannon all suffer from the disorder lupus. This autoimmune disease is chronic in its presentation, has no triggers on what causes it but still manages to effect 1.5 million yearly and is responsible for 140,000 hospital visits per year. It's a disease that I will also keep an eye on because my very first patient suffered from the disease. On the episode today we talk about Lupus, go into detail about the specifics behind the disease and who & what gets affected. A...2017-07-2728 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP027: Why blood sugar isn't important in diabetesSomehow I went this far without talking about a disease that a day doesn't go by that I don't see it one way shape or form. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects almost 30 million people here in the United States. It cost the health care system approximately $250 billion each year to take care of and the co-morbidities associated with diabetes are as long as a grocery lists. I have told my students in the past that diabetes isn't something I wished on my worst enemy for very good reasons which we will talk about today. Links/Re...2017-07-2030 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP026: Why being the family counselor is too big a burdenIn my office more often than not "the rock" in the family is concerned about being over burdened. Its a very common theme to see with those who serve as the mental "rock" in their family because everyone tends to come to them because they are seen as the problem solvers. My biggest gripe is that for many of the "family counselors" they tend to have no one that they can lean on for emotional support so they are burdened with not only their personal issues, but the issues of everyone else. On this episode I try t...2017-07-1719 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP025: Spotting the signs of domestic violenceTo get a medical license or even renew your medical license we are required to take a 1-2 course on domestic violence. I remember seeing it listed and being pretty excited because I had learned about its serious effects from a public health perspective. Some of the numbers are startling with one in four women and one in seven men over the age of 18 being a reported victim of abuse. Quite often its the physicians whether it be in the emergency room or in the routine often visit who could serve as the first line protectors IF...2017-07-1723 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP024: Why cigarettes and heart disease are a deadly combinationIf there is only one thing that I absolutely want you to take from all of my lunch and learn episodes is that I never want to see you pick up a cigarette for the first time or smoke it ever again. There is absolutely nothing that could be said that would make me that that smoking a cigarette in 2017 isn't the equivalent of slowly killing yourself. As a medical student you learn that if quitting or smoking cigarettes is an answer choice you choose that. There isn't a cancer that isn't negatively affected by cigarette smoking...2017-07-1419 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP023: Do you really need an antibiotic?You know that I promote my love for Public Health whenever I get the chance and quite often find a way to point out how important it is in everyday medicine. Well, this is one of those times again with the subject of antibiotics. There isn't a shift that goes by that I have to prescribe someone an antibiotic for their illness but because of that we are beginning to run into a huge public health issue where we no longer have an arsenal of antibiotics to fight these common diseases. What has been the b...2017-07-1415 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP022: Finding out my child has autism and raising sliblings. Part 2Today's episode is a follow up from my finding out my child has autism podcast. I will be discussing some of the differences of raising kids together where one has autism and the others seeming do not. There are things now that my youngest kids(twins) do that I didn't realize you did at that age because my oldest daughter had a developmental delay. Some of the key differences from a developmental standpoint are still surprising me as we continue to watch them grow up. With Autism affecting 1 out of 68 children I knew there was a chance to have a...2017-07-1312 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP021: Finding out my child has autismHearing that your child has autism can be life altering and usually brings out way more questions than you could imagine. I remember when my wife who is a licensed mental health counselor began noticing developmental delays in our child that she was just uncomfortable with waiting to see how things played out. Being an internist, who specializes in the treatment of adults I was in the dark and really couldn't offer any guidance at the time so it was refreshing to see my wife go to work and despite all of the "experts" tell her that it was...2017-07-1313 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP020: Why skin cancer is much scarier than the news will have you believeIf you had to guess which is the most common cancer in the world how many of you would say skin cancer? In the episode today we will begin to shed the light on skin cancer and talk about how many diagnoses per year of skin cancer is found. In my office quite often do I have to tell my patients that getting a yearly test is almost mandatory (even though are insurance companies who think it is). Being in Florida the sun exposure is much higher than others parts of the country so its imperative to keep checking...2017-07-1216 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP019: Lets talk about Heart Disease and how to prevent itHeart disease is the number one killer in the WORLD. Cardiovascular disease as it is most commonly described as takes up 2 of the top 10 reasons world wide. As a primary care physician I have seen my faire share of patients who has suffered the ill effects of this disease. According to the CDC heart disease is accountable for 1 in 4 deaths here in the United States with about 600,000 deaths per year as the leading cause. In the episode today we are going to talk about just what it all entails, who suffers the most from it, and what you can...2017-07-1222 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP018: Are you really suffering from migrainesHow many people you know suffer from migraines? It is probably one of the most incorrect complaints that I hear in the office. Like there are many people who suffer from headaches but not as many suffer from migraine symptoms. My goal of today's episode is to educate on what migraines really are because if you knew how debilitating they were you may feel a little bad saying your headache is a migraine. For my migraine sufferers take this episode as my On today's episode we are going to talk about exactly what a migraine is and discuss other t...2017-07-1126 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP017: How many ways to spot sleep apneaTalking about a very important sleep disorder today, the dreaded sleep apnea. Find out why having a good night's rest can be live saving in patients with sleep apnea.When trying to explain to my patients exactly what sleep apnea is I give them the analogy of holding your breath while you are sleeping but being too tired to realize it. There are 3 types of sleep apnea Obstructive, Central and Mixed type but the most common one and the one that we will discuss in the episode is Obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) is due to the p...2017-07-1115 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP016: How bad is colon cancer in the african american community?Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and African Americans are hit even harder than the average. On this episode listen to some of the staggering numbers & effects of colon cancer that can almost be prevented with routine screening. I can tell you that I have always been a strong advocate for my patients but in particular my African American patients to get all their routine screenings. As a practicing Internist, the colonoscopy is one of the most difficult test to get your patients to warm up to but if are firm i...2017-07-1021 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP015: Why Public Health matters to me and youWhen I got my osteopathic medical degree I pursued a master's in public health and it's been one of the best decisions I have ever made. See why I feel that the Public Health degree has made me a better physician and why all doctors should have one. Links/Resources NSU PH program What can I do with the degree? In this episode you will learn: Who was influential in getting pursuing a MPH Why I feel that the degree should be a requirement for all doctors The issue with medical mission trips How d...2017-07-1022 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP014: Dont forget these questions the next time you are having surgeryDoing a pre-op workups is pretty routine for most primary care doctors but lately I noticed that I had been spending more time answering questions that frankly the surgeon should be answering so thats what promoted the podcast episode today. needs to be the one to answer so in this episode I discuss questions that you should ask. In this episode you will learn: Importance of knowing what to expect with surgery Some Do’ & Dont’s from your favorite PCP What maybe harmful for surgery that you don’t know about How to avoid more pa...2017-07-0710 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP013: Learn the deadly signs and symptoms of a strokeGoing to talk about an important cardiovascular disease, stroke on the podcast. I will be talking about the signs and symptoms of a stroke, how to diagnose it early and discuss some of the biggest factors associated with the disease. It can be one of the most debilitating things to happen to a loved one. One second everything can be fine and the next second life changing. Listen to some of the most common risk factors that you can change today. Also will be talking about how to recognize stroke symptoms early because it could mean the difference between...2017-07-0711 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP012: Getting to the bottom of your depressionDepression is one of the many disorders that I see manifest itself in a variety of different ways so its important to recognize the signs early. Today I talk about some signs and symptoms and how I have helped deal with the problems when they arise in my patients. Links/Resources Watch your family member A more detailed focus on depressive symptoms Screening Tools In this episode you will learn: Just how bad doctors are at asking about depression Signs and symptoms of depression Common stigmas of the disorder Social Links...2017-07-0628 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP011: Get your mental health in control before life happensMaking sure my patient's mental health has always been a big part of my teaching and way of practicing medicine so on today's episode follow along where I discuss why your mental health is just as important than the physical one. Today's episode is an important one as we touch on various aspects of it, well talk about why its important for primary care providers to take a more proactive role in assessing it as early as possible and why it is more common than you think to suffer from mental health issues. Links/Resources Can't pr...2017-07-0619 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryLLP010: Dr. Berry discusses vaccines and AutismAs a physician and father of an autistic child I hate that we still have to have a debate on this topic but here we are. Yet again we have health professionals who despite all the evidence against the fact still continue to make the general public believe that there is somehow a connection to autism & vaccinations. Today we are going to discuss exactly how the controversy started and lay out facts to dismiss claims of a relationship. Links/Resources Vaccinating my child with Autism CDC's Statement on Vaccines In this episode you will learn:...2017-07-0520 minLunch and Learn with Dr. BerryThe Introduction to the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry PodcastHere is my introduction to the podcast that after many of you requested, I finally took the leap and now bring you the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcast. I am not sure if it was nerves, or fear that prolonged me from getting into the podcast market but I have to say that I am finally relieved to be bringing you the lunch and learn to a podcast app near you. Take a listen to podcast to learn a little more about myself, my motivation to even start the Lunch and Learn series and what my ultimate...2017-06-1808 min