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Bonus Episode Alert! This week we sat down with Dr. Ouida L. Brown, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, who is also a FAMU Rattler! Dr. Brown is an avid runner, cyclist, skier, and IronMan triathlete. She can relate to many of her patients from her plethora of injuries that she has incurred over the years from her love of sports. She also published an Amazon Best Seller titled “Running is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness” and hosts a weekly podcast which talks about movement in various forms for a mental health, holistic aspect. Today we're discussing: -How running was the best form of therapy Dr. Brown could have asked for at the difficult time she was going through in her life. -How to find the motivation to workout even when you feel like it's more of a burden than a benefit. -How to bounce back from multiple injuries -Overcoming medical problems specific to the African American community Make sure you follow Dr. Brown and check out her book “Running is Cheaper than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness” Website: https://www.ouilifeouilove.com/

Bonus Episode Alert! This week we sat down with Ms. Kendra Julien, a certified corporate wellness specialist with her own corporate wellness consulting business, KJ Wellness Services! This episode is all about how our careers can stress us out to the point of wanting to quit! Join us as Kendra discusses: - How work can influence your personal life and beyond - How a lot of employers wait until something happens to increase employee wellness initiatives [Suicide, Heart Attacks, Strokes, etc] - How organizations can obtain funding to increase employee wellness activities - Virtual employee wellness activities that can be implemented - Creating healthy habits to help you cope with stress Make sure you follow Kendra and reach out to her about employee wellness services at your current job! Website: https://kjwellnessservices.com/ IG: healthandwellness_guru

This bonus episode features Vanessa Egbe, founder of Black Girls Do Public Health. Join us as we have meaningful conversations with other health practitioners about helping our communities to progress forward. DA Health Connect and Vanessa discussed: - Racism As A Threat to Public Health - Black Maternal Mortality -Sexual Transmitted Infections among Black Adolescents.

Our season finale episode focuses on the mistrust of doctors within the African American community. Dr. Des & Ms. Tae take a deep dive into the reasons that many black people are opting to go to the emergency room versus visiting their primary care doctor. This could be due to racism in health care, past experiences or combination of so many factors! Make sure you get ready to hear some personal stories about physician interactions as well as hear what we can do as a community to combat the issue of patient mistrust. The article mentioned in this episode: Cassandra L. Hua, MGS, Anthony R. Bardo, PhD, MGS, and J. Scott Brown, PhD. Mistrust in physicians does not explain black-white disparities in primary care and emergency department utilization: the importance of socialization during the Jim Crow era. J Natl Med Assoc. 2018 December; 110(6): 540-546. doi:10.1016/j.jnma.2018.01.006 Join DA Health Connect & Black Girls Do Public Health on February 25th at 7pm, as we dive into topics discussed on the DA Health Connect Podcast! The Public Health Run Down is a time to share your opinion, and jump in the conversation to increase health equity within everything we do! Register Here--->https://famu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceisrTkjHdekJe5A1y9DYYteCbeQGt_h Space is limited so sign up asap! See you February 25th at 7pm!!!! Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

Today's episode discusses our prison system and how it not only affects the person going to prison but also the entire community. Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss how increased incarceration rates have led to an increase in teenage pregnancy's and sexually transmitted infections in black and brown communities. They also dive into the current system and how there is a need for more programs to assist the incarcerated and their loved ones with a smooth transition back into society. The article mentioned in this episode: James C. Thomas, PhD, MPH, and Elizabeth Torrone, MSPH. Incarceration as Forced Migration: Effects on Selected Community Health Outcomes. Am J Public Health. 2006;96:1762–1765. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2005.081760. Join DA Health Connect & Black Girls Do Public Health on February 25th at 7pm, as we dive into topics discussed on the DA Health Connect Podcast! The Public Health Run Down is a time to share your opinion, and jump in the conversation to increase health equity within everything we do! Register Here--->https://famu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceisrTkjHdekJe5A1y9DYYteCbeQGt_h Space is limited so sign up asap! See you February 25th at 7pm!!!! Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

The prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) in African Americans in the United States is increasingly high. In fact, African Americans have the highest rates of HBP among any other race group. Join DA Health Connect as we address heart disease and stroke prevention through approaches centered on health equity, community-based programs, and awareness. Here is a glance at this episode… [0:50] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides background on Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, and major risk factors that affect the African American community. [05:00] Ms. Des highlights a program initiative called Brothers (Barbers Reaching Out to Help Educate Routine Screenings) [7:55] Ms. Tae shares her views about the article and the impact on the Black community. [13:42] Do people like to be told what to do about their health? [13:15] Dr. Des shares the concept of resilience when discussing the black community. [14:44] Dr. Des discusses the food deserts that are in black neighborhoods. [22:15] Dr. Des shares about diversity and inclusion in communities. [25:55] Ms. Tae addressing cultural sensitivity and cultural alertness. [30:30] Dr. Des provides statistics on morbidity and mortality rates among African Americans in the United States. [37:47] Dr. Des shares a storytime: “Fighting to take the snacks away.” [40:00] Food is not supposed to make you tired and heavy…. fuel your body with nutritional foods. [45:49] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae provide health tips. [47:08] American Heart Month…. Eat a heart-healthy meal this year! The article mentioned in this episode: Hypertension in African Americans: Advances in community outreach and public health approaches. Ferdinand, D. P., Nedunchezhian, S., & Ferdinand, K. C. (2020). Hypertension in African Americans: Advances in community outreach and public health approaches. Progress in cardiovascular diseases, 63(1), 40–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2019.12.005 Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well! Click here to listen now!

This weeks episode focuses on housing and how it can affect your overall health. Dr. Des & Ms. Tae take a deep dive into how where you live can affect not only your overall health but also how long you'll actually live! Article Referenced: Housing and Health: Time Again for Public Health Action. Krieger, J; Higgins, D, American Journal of Public Health, May 2002. Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

Join DA Health Connect as we discuss and address the role social media plays on your mental health. Here is a glance at this episode… [1:11] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides background on the eight-year study of social media impact on the mental health [3:11] Ms. Tae opens up with her mental health views and how social media plays a significant role. [9:15] Ms. Tae discusses how social media makes individuals seek validation. [10:15] Ms.Tae discuss how the younger generation is dealing with social media in a pandemic [15:06] Dr. Des talks about the stressors of social media and putting on a perfect face. [19:25] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae talk about taking mental health breaks from social media. [24:00] Dr. Des shares how social media algorithm works. [33:47] Ms. Tae poses the question: What age should parents let their kids get on social media? [44:14] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae sneaking on social media *StoryTime* [42:57] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae share their views on what the article needs for further research [47:09] Increasing research on social media influences on minorities mental health and chronic disease The article mentioned in this episode: Does time spent using social media impact mental health? An eight-year longitudinal study. Coyne, Sarah M.; Rogers, Adam A.; Zurcher, Jessica D.; Stockdale, Laura; and Booth, McCall, "Does time spent using social media impact mental health?: An eight year longitudinal study" (2019). Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well! Click here to listen now!

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be traumatic and very stressful events in an individual's life. Join DA Health Connect as we discuss the negative impact on a child and the challenges they face later in life. We will address the challenges of ACEs, policymakers, and health practitioners to recognize the feasibility of success in preventing ACEs. Here is a glance at this episode… [0:46] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides background on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). [05:01] Ms. Tae opens up by discussing her perceptions of the article and her interest in ACEs. [8:03] Dr. Des discusses her views on the health outcomes associated with ACEs. [11:42] Dr. Des poses a question: Will the younger generation be affected by what they are currently witnessing in the current climate of racial brutality? [14:44] Dr. Des shares the concept of resilience when discussing the black community. [15:34] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss growing up in similar households. [19:54] Dr. Des shares a storytime about a good samaritan. [28:09] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss the school system and future recommendations for adolescents. [36:13] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae talk about the "flight or fight." [44:14] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss why identifying your ACEs score and seeking therapy are so important. [47:27] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae suggest sparking more conversations about ACEs in the black community. [52:09] Seeking resources and breaking the generational cycle. The article mentioned in this episode: Trends in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the United States. Finkelhor, D. (2020). Trends in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the United States. Child Abuse & Neglect, 108, 104641. Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well! Click here to listen now!

Join DA Health Connect as we discuss and address the role and responsibility of the Black Church and the growing concern of Black men's mental health. We will address the population's mental health concerns, viable solutions for the Black Church to address the community's mental health needs, and more. Here is a glance at this episode… [1:05] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides statistics on black men's health outcomes. [05:01] Ms. Tae opens up by discussing her thoughts on the article and addressing black men's emotional and social support. [16:41] Ms. Tae discusses how often churches open up about mental health in the church. [18:48] Ms. Tae shares the feeling of vocalizing her mental health without feeling guilty. [22:51] Dr. Des discusses Black men seeking therapy before getting into a relationship. [21:56] Ms. Tae share a similar experience when she first heard about the murder of an unarmed black teenager. [28:17] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss breaking barriers and changing our community. [34:08] Dr. Des calls for a plan of action for all social workers, therapists, and health professions to help out in the congregation. [38:17] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss the solutions and recommendations from the article. The article mentioned in this episode: Black Male Mental Health and the Black Church: Advancing a Collaborative Partnership and Research Agenda. Robinson, M. A., Jones-Eversley, S., Moore, S. E., Ravenell, J., & Adedoyin, A. C. (2018). Black Male Mental Health and the Black Church: Advancing a Collaborative Partnership and Research Agenda. Journal of religion and health, 57(3), 1095–1107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0570-x Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

I know we speak for many people when seeing another black person dying due to police brutality is EXHAUSTING! This episode is a real-life, no fluff, and time-for-a-change podcast episode. Join DA Health Connect as we talk about the links between police brutality and poor health outcomes among Blacks. Episode Notes: Police brutality towards Blacks in the United States is not new. However, it is highly preventable. In this episode, we discuss five distinct categories linked to police brutality and the poor health outcomes of blacks, the experiences black people face with police brutality, and how they can advocate policies that address racist oppression. Here is a glance at this episode… [0:53] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and police brutality and how it affects blacks' health. [05:01] Ms. Tae opens up by discussing her thoughts on the article and how blacks are heavily impacted by police brutality compared to white counterparts. [09:36] Dr. Des addresses the global issue of police brutality and reflects on personal experiences of law enforcement encounters. [11:57] Dr. Des shares the stressors and the linkage to poor health outcomes for blacks. [13:48] Dr. Des discuss genuine conversations from individuals that have never experience discrimination [15:05] Ms. Tae discusses driving while black. [18:03] Ms. Tae shares the psychological stress when watching video footage of black people dying at police officers' hands. [20:51] Dr. Des shares a time where she felt compelled to do something about the unjust murder of Trayvon Martin. [21:56] Ms. Tae share a similar experience when she first heard about the murder of an unarmed black teenager. [26:45] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss how to make a change by educating our youth and ourselves. [30:30] Dr. Des address what defunding the police means [34:10] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss changes that can bring the trust back into black communities for law enforcement. [35:50] Ms. Tae discusses the power of retraining the police to decrease the number of police slayings of blacks. [47:43] Dr. Des discuss structural racism [48:43] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss the solutions and recommendations from the article. The article mentioned in this episode: Police Brutality and Black Health: Setting the Agenda for Public Health Scholars. Alang, S., McAlpine, D., McCreedy, E., & Hardeman, R. (2017). Police Brutality and Black Health: Setting the Agenda for Public Health Scholars. American journal of public health, 107(5), 662–665. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2017.303691 Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well! Click here to listen now!

Join DA Health Connect as we talk about condom responsibilities, sex amongst our youth, and overall misinformation regarding how sex is presented to our youth. Episode Notes: Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) are at a record high in the United States. While they can impact anyone, black adolescents are at increased risk of contracting HIV and other STIs and experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. In this episode, we discuss current sexual interventions to decrease these risky behaviors, STIs health impacts, prevention strategies, the critical role we play in the black community to spread awareness, and more. Here's a glance at this episode… [01:32] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and the importance of discussing sexual health with the black youth. [04:07] Dr. Des provides statistics on sexual health among black adolescents compared to white counterparts. [06:20] Ms. Tae discusses thoughts on the article and current generation of youth and why interventions are needed more than ever. [10:04] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss and reflect on the fashion of having particular condom brands (Magnums vs. Lifestyle) [16:03] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss whose responsibility it is to carry condoms, and why is it negative perceptions of women carrying condoms. [18:00] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae explain why most adults are afraid to discuss sex with their children. [26:05] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss future recommendations. [43:03] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae provide recommendations and possible interventions to start in your community. The article mentioned in this episode: Association of Sexual Health Interventions with Sexual Health Outcomes in Black Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Evans R, Widman L, Stokes MN, Javidi H, Hope EC, Brasileiro J. Association of Sexual Health Interventions With Sexual Health Outcomes in Black Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr. 2020;174(7):676-689. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.0382 Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well! Click here to listen now!

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead, and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. We'll be talking about dealing with stress, and sharing some personal experiences about how we are navigating through finances, relationships, and everything else dealing with the holiday season. Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee The article mentioned in this episode: Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research [https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544] Make sure you follow us on Instagram, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Please leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

Join us as we discuss an article written by Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, Ph.D., M.P.A. She sheds light on the connections between racial disparities in maternal health and high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in the article Structural Racism and Maternal Health among Black Women. Is slavery the reason? Is this just a Black woman's issue? What does the Black community need to resolve this problem? Dr. Des & Ms. Tae discuss this article and how reproductive oppression can be linked to how racism has been integrated into society's structures. They discuss the role of public policies, institutional practices, and cultural representations that reinforce racial unfairness in maternal health. The article mentioned in this episode: Structural Racism and Maternal Health among Black Women. By: Taylor, Jamila K., Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 10731105, Sep2020, Vol. 48, Issue 3 Make sure you follow us on Instagram, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] Do not forget to subscribe, rate, follow, and share this podcast! Leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

Racism is a topic that has been at the forefront of 2020. The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest organization for physicians, clinicians and medical students. The host conferences, provide guidance and recommendations for health care practices since 1847. Recently they have announced that racism is a threat to public health. Join Dr. Des & Ms. Tae as they discuss this article and how racism has continued to effect health in our country. They discuss the role policies and personal biases play in negative health outcomes for minorities. Article mentioned in this episode: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/ama-racism-threat-public-health Make sure you follow us on Instagram where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity. [ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect] Don't Forget to subscribe, and share this podcast! Leave us your thoughts in the comments section as well!

Welcome to D.A Health Connect, a podcast where we connect you with all things public health from the black perspective. Our conversations are meant to spark thoughts and continue the conversation about health equity. Dr. Desiree "Dr. Des" Jonas and Ms. Artaveya "Ms. Tae" Ingram are both senior level public health professionals and have worked with many diverse populations to help achieve optimal health for all! They are here to connect the gaps and answer all the questions you have about health and how it influences our communities! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/DAHealthConnect