Podcasts about disparities

July 17, 2025: Chris Harper, CIO and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of AI at the University of Kansas Medical Center, discusses the nuances of AI governance. Chris discusses why he'd rather be "a pro than a hero" and how this philosophy shapes his collaborative leadership style in implementing AI solutions. They explore his organization's strategic technology bets over two decades, from meaningful use to data analytics to AI automation, and reveal how building trust with clinical partners has become the foundation for successful innovation. Through insights on governance across multiple organizational structures and his "move fast and be responsible" methodology, Chris offers practical wisdom for healthcare leaders preparing for what he sees as a paradigm shift in how technology will reshape the industry. Key Points: 03:55 Governance and Decision Making 10:33 Leadership and Team Collaboration 21:37 Disparities in Rural Areas 27:01 Challenges for Healthcare CIOs 30:01 Speed Round and Closing Remarks X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Vanessa Bouché, research fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, about child sex trafficking and the 25-year impact of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). The conversation delves into the origins and patterns of child sex trafficking, the federal and state legislative responses, and the importance of empirical data in shaping effective policies. Dr. Bouché shares insights from her studies, highlighting the intersection with other forms of child abuse and the need for increased prevention efforts. The episode also explores the role of technology and corporate accountability in combating trafficking, and the importance of addressing the root causes and behaviors leading to both victimization and perpetration.  Time  Topic 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:24 The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) 01:25 Dr. Bouché 's Journey into Human Trafficking Research 03:15 Challenges in Data Collection and Prosecution 04:12 Federal vs. State Prosecutions 06:39 Trends and Challenges in Human Trafficking Cases 14:48 The Role of Technology and Online Exploitation 18:28 Prevention and Legislative Gaps 24:06 Corporate Accountability and Public Responsibility 31:48 Intersectionality and Vulnerable Populations 37:28 Future Research and Concluding Thoughts Resources:Federal Human Trafficking Prosecution Data: Identifying Trends, Gaps, and Disparities to Advance Evidence-Based ReformsSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

On WPFW FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio, Nathan Taylor of the Election Truth Alliance joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark and Joy Reid to discuss his research on the 2024 election. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Disparities in Treatment and Referral After an Opioid Overdose Among Emergency Department Patients  JAMA Network Open This cohort study of 1,683 patients assessed if there are racial and ethnic disparities in treatment referral rates among patients in the emergency department (ED) with opioid overdose.  It found a statistically significant difference in the proportion of Black patients who received an outpatient treatment referral (5.7%) compared with White patients (9.6%). These findings suggest that Black patients presenting to the ED with opioid overdose may be less likely to receive outpatient treatment referrals, underscoring the need for targeted intervention and enhanced referral processes.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

The podcast crew takes on the topic of prehospital analgesia. What pain medication do we choose when facing a complex patient with all analgesics available? Are there better options for hypotensive patients? What about pregnancy and the elderly? On this episode, we'll walk through our MCHD pain medication options, take a moment for a BLS reminder, and discuss some specific situations where certain medications are the best fit. REFERENCES 1. McArthur, R., Cash, R. E., Rafique, Z., Dickson, R., Crocker, K., Crowe, R. P., Wells, M., Chu, K., Nguyen, J., & Patrick, C. (2024). Intravenous Acetaminophen Versus Ketorolac for Prehospital Analgesia: A Retrospective Data Review. The Journal of emergency medicine, 67(3), e259–e267. 2. McArthur, R., Cash, R. E., Anderson, J., De La Rosa, X., Peckne, P., Hogue, D., Badawood, L., Secrist, E., Andrabi, S., & Patrick, C. (2025). Fentanyl versus nebulized ketamine for prehospital analgesia: A retrospective data review. The American journal of emergency medicine, 89, 124–128. 3. Powell, J. R., Browne, L. R., Guild, K., Shah, M. I., Crowe, R. P., Lindbeck, G., Braithwaite, S., Lang, E. S., Panchal, A. R., & Technical Expert Panel (2023). Evidence-Based Guidelines for Prehospital Pain Management: Literature and Methods. Prehospital emergency care, 27(2), 154–161. 4. Aceves, A., Crowe, R. P., Zaidi, H. Q., Gill, J., Johnson, R., Vithalani, V., Fairbrother, H., & Huebinger, R. (2023). Disparities in Prehospital Non-Traumatic Pain Management. Prehospital emergency care, 27(6), 794–799.

This week's podcast is dedicated to Circulation's fifth annual Disparities issue. First, please join Associate Editor Karol Watson and Guest Editor Nilay Shah as they discuss the article "Centering Diné (Navajo) Voices: Barriers, Facilitators, and Perceptions of Cardiac Care Among Patients With Heart Failure in Rural Navajo Nation" with corresponding author Lauren Eberly. Then, Associate Editor Mercedes Carnethon and Guest Editor Nilay Shah discuss the Frame of Reference article "Health Equity: Are We There Yet?" with author Clyde Yancy. Don't miss this important episode! For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20250710.251438

What does it take to create healthy neighborhoods that include broad, deep, and permanent pathways to prosperity for low-income families?  That question is the focus of today's episode with Carol Redmond Naughton, CEO of Purpose Built Communities based in Atlanta. “I really have become an  advocate for community development as a way to move the needle on  health outcomes. And I'm not talking about simply putting a kidney dialysis center in the bottom floor of a senior high rise,” Naughton says. “I don't mean to say that that's not a good thing to do, but we've got to move upstream. We've got to be way upstream and be thinking about: How are we building communities and supporting children, so those children 60 years from now will not need kidney dialysis?” In a conversation that was first published in 2022, Naughton speaks with Movement Is Life's Dr. Tamara Huff about the difference between access to health care and health outcomes and the importance of addressing the social determinants of health.   She also calls on all of us to reflect on the systems that have kept people trapped in poverty — especially Black and Brown communities — and consider what it takes to create communities that support a “cradle to college pipeline.”  Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Disparities in access to surgical resection in patients with pancreatic cancer - a systematic review

In this episode RCP Medicine Podcast, we are joined by Dr John Dean, Clinical Vice President at the Royal College of Physicians and a physician in East Lancashire, and Dr John Ford, an academic public health doctor and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University. Together. They explore the multifaceted nature of health inequalities and discuss actionable steps physicians can take to address these disparities. Both share their personal experiences and professional insights into health inequalities and how it shaped their understanding of social and economic disadvantages. They discuss the structural factors within society that lead to health inequalities and emphasise the importance of creating a fairer, more inclusive society. The conversation focusses on the role of clinicians in addressing health care inequalities and the need for continuous improvement in healthcare design and delivery.ResourcesBridging the gap: a guide to making health inequalities a strategic priority for NHS leadersA snapshot of UK doctors: experiences of health inequalitiesSupporting clinicians to address health inequalities in practiceRCP view on health inequalities: a call to action for a cross-government strategyRCP LinksEducation and learning | RCP Events | RCP Membership | RCP Improving care | RCP Policy and campaigns | RCP RCP Social MediaInstagramLinkedInFacebookXBlueskyCreditsMusic by bensound.comFundingThis episode was funded by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited. Vertex had no involvement in the creation and elaboration of this episode and all views and opinions expressed by the presenter and guests are solely their own.

“The five-year relative survival rate for localized, or cancer that is confined to the colon or the rectum, is 91% for colon cancer and 90% for rectal cancer. Distant, metastasized to other organs—the five-year survival rate is 13% for colon and 18% for rectal cancer. So that really shows you the huge difference in screening and where screening can come in and make better outcomes,” ONS member Kris Mathey, DNP, APRN-CNP, AOCNP®, gastrointestinal medical oncology nurse practitioner at The James Cancer Hospital of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about colorectal cancer screening. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by July 4, 2026. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Leaners will report an increase in knowledge related to colorectal screening, early detection, and disparities. Episode Notes Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episode: Episode 153: Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Has More Treatment Options Than Ever Before ONS Voice articles: AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Can Detect Small Colon Polyps As Colorectal Cancer Incidence Increases in Younger Patients, USPSTF Issues New Screening Guidelines. Here's How Nurses Can Encourage Uptake Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Survivorship Recommendations Text Messaging Reduces Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening USPSTF Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at 45 Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: Considerations for Oncology Nurses Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Quality Improvement Initiative Using a Bilingual Patient Navigator, Mobile Technology, and Fecal Immunochemical Testing to Engage Hispanic Adults Oncology Nursing Forum article: Disparities in Cancer Screening in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: A Secondary Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data ONS Course: Prevention, Detection, and the Science of Cancer—Oncology RN ONS Biomarker Database ONS Colorectal Cancer Learning Library American Cancer Society colorectal cancer resources Colorectal Cancer Alliance To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode “Interestingly, recent studies suggest that starting screening even earlier than 45, such as age 40, could significantly reduce mortality and incidence rates, especially as colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults.” TS 2:42 “[Artificial intelligence]-enhanced screening tools are also being developed to improve sensitivity, reduce turnaround time, and enable real-time monitoring of disease progression. These innovations aim to make screening more accessible and accurate, especially in our underserved populations. So there's a huge impact on early detection.” TS 4:07 “Those with multiple chronic conditions or limited mobility may be less likely to complete screening, and those results may be harder to interpret. I mentioned a little bit earlier about our underserved or minority populations. Those barriers such as limited health literacy, lack of insurance, and cultural stigma can reduce screening uptake and ultimately follow-through.” TS 12:25 “Patient navigation programs—this is where we have trained navigators to help patients schedule appointments, understand procedures, and ultimately overcome some of these logistical hurdles. These have actually been shown to significantly boost screening rates. Also, those mailed stool-based-test kits—sending those kits directly to a patient home, especially with a personalized letter from a provider to add that extra little touch, has proven effective in increasing participation.” TS 21:29 “Our screening can detect cancer before symptoms appear and even identify precancerous polyps, which can be removed to prevent cancer altogether. Studies actually show that regular screening can reduce colorectal cancer mortality by up to 35% and the incidence of advanced-stage disease by nearly 30%. Just another reason why screening really does matter.” TS 25:53 “Evaluating our implicit bias, especially in something as critical as colorectal cancer, requires both introspection and instructional supports. One way of doing this is by auditing your practice patterns, really looking at reviewing your own screening recommendations and follow-up rates across different patient demographics. So are there certain groups that are less likely to be offered a colonoscopy? I think some of us may have an implicit bias—you see a patient; you're like, ‘There's no way they're going to agree to that, so I'm just not going to offer it.' Where we don't offer it, they don't have that opportunity to decline that. That can lead to further delay. And those patterns can reveal a bias in action.” TS 28:18

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – USA Facts reinterprets CDC data to reveal that 81% of Americans received at least one COVID-19 shot, yet only 70% achieved full vaccination. Disparities persist across demographics, with low coverage in infants. Critics lambaste CDC's transparency and the FDA's new framework. With booster uptake below 15%, concerns arise about pharma influence and public health policy...

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – USA Facts reinterprets CDC data to reveal that 81% of Americans received at least one COVID-19 shot, yet only 70% achieved full vaccination. Disparities persist across demographics, with low coverage in infants. Critics lambaste CDC's transparency and the FDA's new framework. With booster uptake below 15%, concerns arise about pharma influence and public health policy...

In this podcast, expert clinicians discuss racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities that have been identified in accessing IBD care, disease management, and treatment outcomes.

Reference: Solnick et al. Sex Disparities in Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Treatment in US Adult Emergency Departments: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. AEM June 2025 Date: June 24, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Suchismita Datta. She is an Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the NYU Grossman Long Island Hospital […] The post SGEM#478: If I Were a Man: Sex-Based Disparities in the Treatment of STIs first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Today's episode focuses on a recent article in JAMA Internal Medicine regarding maternal mental health in the United States. I'll explain and summarize the study and results, and discuss the most appropriate next steps. Since I'm presenting the information in summary form, please read the article for yourself by clicking the link in the Resources section for this episode.  Show Highlights: The findings of this study are sobering and validating. Scope and value of research findings like this to “fill the gap” in maternal mental health The details of the study subjects: 198,000+ US mothers from 2016-2023 who self-reported their physical and mental health The key findings: The percentage of mothers reporting a rating of “excellent” mental health dropped dramatically during the time frame, the percentage reporting “fair” or “poor” mental health increased, and the trend of declining maternal mental health crosses through all socio-economic groups. The key factors contributing to maternal mental health conditions  Results of the study show that we need more investment into the underlying causes of mental health decline, especially for lower socio-economic status moms. Moms are suffering under the weight of silence, stigma, shame, and societal expectations. Studies like this one are vital to break down barriers to care and support. Learning to identify your needs, choose rest when needed, and prioritize self-compassion What we can do to help: offer screenings at multiple points, effect policy change, and find positive ways to support the entire family system. Resources: Read the JAMA article, “Trends and Disparities in Maternal Self-Reported Mental and Physical Health.” Click here. Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources available, including online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to become more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The case for diversity in healthcare professions is strong. Research shows that a diverse healthcare workforce improves health outcomes, particularly for patients of color, and also increases people's access to care and their perception of the care they receive.  Physicians of color are more likely to build careers in underserved communities, which can contribute even more toward the goal of reducing healthcare disparities. So, what does it take to cultivate a strong and diverse health care workforce? On this week's episode, we gain insights from two knowledgeable guests, who spoke with Dr. Hadiya Green at  Movement Is Life's annual summit: Dr. Cheryl Brewster, Senior Executive Dean for Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration and a Professor in the Department of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy Roseman University College of Medicine Dr. Jarrod Lockhart, formerly an instructor at Morehouse School of Medicine, now Assistant Vice Provost, Education Outreach & Collaboration at Oregon Health & Science University Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Story at-a-glance Autism rates in the U.S. have surged by 17% in just two years, with 1 in 31 children now affected — a public health crisis experts say must no longer be ignored Most diagnosed children have intellectual disabilities, debunking claims that rising rates are due to better detection of mild cases The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report omitted environmental factors entirely, despite mounting research linking toxins like glyphosate, heavy metals, and EMFs to neurological harm and autism-related outcomes Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching an unprecedented investigation into environmental triggers, urging researchers to “follow the science” and deliver initial findings by September to guide future action Disparities in autism rates across racial groups raise urgent questions, as Asian, Black, and Hispanic children face significantly higher diagnoses — a signal that systemic and environmental factors demand deeper scrutiny

In this episode David Kaufman, MD, FAAP, discusses postnatal cord blood sampling and testing. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Prabi Rajbhandari, MD, FAAP, about disparities in preventive care for children from English and non-English-speaking households. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

From Small Town Georgia to Hollywood Fame: Actress Ellia English Tells It Like It Is – Part 2!In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, beloved Hollywood TV actress Ellia English (The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, My Sisters and Me)  shares the backstory of her inspiring journey.She opens up about navigating the ups and downs of showbiz, and what it really takes to succeed as a Black woman in Hollywood. Plus, hear her bold take on Taraji P. Henson's revelations about pay inequality for Black actors—and why this conversation matters.Listen FREE, Subscribe FREE, Download FREE – and be inspired by the wisdom, warmth, and real talk of Ellia English.#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #OfficiallyElliaEnglish #BlackHollywood #Podcast #FaithAndFame

Stroke Rates Among Hispanic IndividualsThe Hispanic population has experienced an increase in stroke incidence since 2013.A CDC report showed that just 58% of Hispanic adults could identify symptoms of a stroke, compared to their Black (64%) and white (71%) peers.Stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of death for Hispanic men and the third for Hispanic women in the U.S.Disparities in CareIn studies that detected racial disparities in emergency services, EMS usage was lower by as much as 40% in Hispanic patients.A greater proportion of white patients (37.4%) were estimated to arrive within 3 hours from onset of stroke symptoms than Hispanic (28.9%) patients. Hispanic patients had the highest rate of discharge to home without home health care services (49.1%) and the lowest rate of facility-based rehabilitation service utilization after stroke.In border states, Hispanic individuals who experienced ischemic stroke were 30% more likely to suffer in-hospital mortality vs. their non-Hispanic counterparts.Why Is Stroke an Emergency?Nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute that an ischemic stroke goes untreated.Not all strokes are the same, which means each requires unique treatment at specialized stroke centers from highly trained stroke care teams.Lowering Chance of Lifelong Disability or DeathKnow the signs of stroke and call 911 immediately. Modeled after BE FAST, the Spanish acronym RÁPIDO was created to raise awareness of stroke symptoms in the Hispanic community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Are your thoughts your own, or are they being manipulated through A.I. and social media? Many of us have been victims of synthetic telepathy. Tune in to hear our recent thoughts on this topic.

Joss, a member of the LGBTQ community, was also of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent. His death highlights a crisis of underreported mental health disparities.

A study released this month examined the state of mothers' mental health in the U.S. from 2016 to 2023. Using data from 200,000 mothers, the study reveals a "significant decline" in emotional and physical well-being for mothers in all age groups and demographics. Margaret and Amy break down the data, the implications, and the causes—which certainly include the pandemic, although there are many other social, economic, and cultural forces contributing to the stress of modern motherhood. Amy and Margaret discuss: What a major national study reveals about maternal mental health trends Why the decline in mental health extends far beyond the postpartum period The role of pandemic-related stress, financial pressures, and lack of support How parents can prioritize their own well-being—even in small, actionable ways Why maternal mental health impacts the whole family system Mothers' mental health is showing up as a true crisis, and not just in the postpartum months, but throughout the parenting journey. The clear connection between children's mental health and that of their caregivers makes maternal well-being an imperative public health priority. Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Catherine Pearson for the New York Times: Study Finds a Steep Drop in Mothers' Mental Health Daw JR, MacCallum-Bridges CL, Admon LK: Trends and Disparities in Maternal Self-Reported Mental and Physical Health. JAMA Intern Med.  Sara Moniuszko for CBS News: Moms in the U.S. report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds Elizabeth Tenety for Motherly: Just 1 in 4 moms say they're doing well mentally—new study reveals a growing crisis Reddit/Health: Moms in the U.S. report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds Pooja Lakshmin MD on Substack: Mental health is personal — and political Our Fresh Take with Pooja Lakshmin on Burnout and Mom Guilt We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/⁠⁠ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, household equity, household equality, gender household equality, gender household equity, anxiety, maternal mental health, postpartum health, PPD, PPA, PPOCD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poverty is a key driver of health disparities. But numerous policies have been shown to help alleviate poverty and improve health equity, according to Dr. Rita Hamad, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Hamad says policymakers need to look upstream and identify the root causes of health issues. “And really recognizing that poverty is one of the major root causes of those issues, and that if we don't address that… those health issues are just going to keep arising and not getting any better,” she says.  On this episode of the Health Disparities podcast, Hamad speaks with Movement Is Life's Dr. Charla Johnson about evidence-based policies for alleviating poverty — like the child tax credit, earned income tax credit — and explains how healthcare systems can get more involved in bolstering the social safety net. Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Send us a textMegan and Michelle learn about the Pygmalion Effect, nerd persons, squeaky wheels, living statues, elevated expectations, accidental fans, and finding the right path. Sources:Why do we perform better when someone has high expectations of us?Study Furthers Understanding of Disparities in School DisciplineGolem Effect (Wikipedia)****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Become a Patreon subscriber and earn swag!Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!Support the show

On Friends Like Us, host Marina Franklin dives deep into critical discussions on black maternal health with the incredible Dr. Wylin D. Wilson and comedian Ashima Franklin. Empower yourself with knowledge, laughter, and inspiration!  Wylin D. Wilson is Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School where she teaches Womanist Bioethics within the Theology Medicine and Culture program. She is author of Economic Ethics and the Black Church and Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health. Ashima Franklin is a comedian, writer and actor, born and raised in Mobile, AL. Recently, she was selected as one of the inaugural 2024 NETFLIX IS A JOKE… Introducing (New Faces) comedians. In addition, she was also selected “Best of Fest” at Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin. She also performed in comedy festivals like Flyover Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull and New York Comedy Festival. Previously, she toured the country for 5 years with Katt Williams on the Priceless, The Katt Pack and Katapocolypse tours. . As an actor, she also appeared in the movie THE AFTERPARTY on Netflix. Ashima recently appeared on the ALLBLK Network on the Kendall Kyndall show with Drew Sadora, as well as Season 2 of OWN's READY TO LOVE. In addition, she appeared on Kountry Wayne's COMEDY SHIT (Youtube), in which she is currently a recurring cast member. Ashima also headlined the Vivica Fox Funny by Nature Tour. Ashima was selected to be a part of the 2022 & 2023 New York Comedy Festival. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch'.     

A diverse healthcare workforce is critical to improving outcomes for our diverse nation. In order to achieve this, there needs to be both a pipeline and a pathway, says Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine. “We need students to believe what's possible in first grade and then chart a path,” she says. Montgomery Rice says her own love and science and people led her to chart her career pathway that led her into academic medicine. “What if everybody was given that opportunity. What if everybody was told you can be whatever you want to be?” “Every one of my roles has been about how to develop people to bring their best self to work,” she says. Although health equity work can be polarized and be perceived as political, Montgomery Rice says Morehouse School of Medicine is committed to leading the creation and advancement of health equity — both through new solutions and through complementing existing ones.  The heart of her message on health equity: It's about “giving people what they need, when they need it, to achieve optimal level of health.” Montgomery Rice spoke with Movement Is Life's Dr. Carla Harwell for this episode, which was recorded at Movement Is Life's annual health equity summit. Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

*Content warning: birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism, death of an infant, infant loss, death, maternal loss, mature and stressful themes.*Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice:https://blackmaternalhealth.tufts.edu/Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbmhrj_tufts/Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CBMHRJTufts/Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/cbmhrjtufts/Sources: Addressing Transportation Barriers to Improve Healthcare Access in Arizonahttps://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/674794 Advancing Health Equity and Value-Based Care: A Mobile Approachhttps://info.primarycare.hms.harvard.edu/perspectives/articles/mobile-clinics-in-the-us-health-system#:~:text=Mobileclinicsareaproven,thecriticalweeksafterbirth American College of Nurse Midwiveshttps://midwife.org/ American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)https://www.acog.org/ Birth Centers in Massachusettshttps://baystatebirth.org/birth-centers A Brief History of Midwifery in Americahttps://www.ohsu.edu/womens-health/brief-history-midwifery-america Clinical outcomes improve when patient's and surgeon's ethnicity match, study showshttps://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/clinical-outcomes-patients-surgeons-concordanceThe Controversial Birth of American Gynecologyhttps://researchblog.duke.edu/2023/10/27/the-controversial-birth-of-american-gynecology/ 'Father Of Gynecology,' Who Experimented On Slaves, No Longer On Pedestal In NYChttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/17/603163394/-father-of-gynecology-who-experimented-on-slaves-no-longer-on-pedestal-in-nyc Governor Healey Signs Maternal Health Bill, Expanding Access to Midwifery, Birth Centers and Doulas in Massachusettshttps://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-signs-maternal-health-bill-expanding-access-to-midwifery-birth-centers-and-doulas-in-massachusetts#:~:text=GovernorHealeySignsMaternalHealthBillCExpanding,ExecutiveOfficeofHealthandHumanServices Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Centerhttps://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/20230717a.shtml Helping Mothers and Children Thrive: Rethinking CMS's Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Modelhttps://www.milbank.org/quarterly/opinions/helping-mothers-and-children-thrive-rethinking-cmss-transforming-maternal-health-tmah-model/#:~:text=TheTransformingMaternalHealth(TMaH)Model&text=TheTMaHModelfocuseson,midwiferyservicesanddoulacare The Historical Significance of Doulas and Midwiveshttps://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-significance-doulas-and-midwivesInfant Health and Mortality and Black/African Americanhttps://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/infant-health-and-mortality-and-blackafrican-americans#:~:text=In2022%2Ctheinfantmortality,Figure2 Legislature Passes Comprehensive Maternal Health Billhttps://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=136Life Story: Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucyhttps://wams.nyhistory.org/a-nation-divided/antebellum/anarcha-betsy-lucy/Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Emergency Need for Updated Approach Due to Specific Circumstances, Resources, and Availabilitieshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11643001/#:~:text=EtiologyandRiskFactorsof,insufficienttreatment%E2%80%9D%5B50%5D March of Dimeshttps://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/about-us Maternity Care Deserthttps://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/data?top=23 Maternal deaths and mortality rates by state, 2018-2022https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/maternal-mortality/mmr-2018-2022-state-data.pdf Maternal Mortality in the United States After Abortion Banshttps://thegepi.org/maternal-mortality-abortion-bans/#:~:text=In2023%2CTexas'smaternalmortality,suffermaternaldeathin2023 Maternal Mortality in the U.S Declined, though Disparities in the Black Population Persisthttps://policycentermmh.org/maternal-mortality-in-the-u-s-a-declining-trend-with-persistent-racial-disparities-in-the-black-population/Maternal Mortality Is on the Rise: 8 Things To Knowhttps://www.yalemedicine.org/news/maternal-mortality-on-the-rise Maternal Mortality: How the U.S. Compares to Other Rich Countrieshttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2024-06-04/how-the-u-s-compares-to-other-rich-countries-in-maternal-mortalityMaternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2021/maternal-mortality-rates-2021.htm#:~:text=In2021%2C1%2C205womendied,20.1in2019(Table) Medical Exploitation of Black Womenhttps://eji.org/news/history-racial-injustice-medical-exploitation-of-black-women/National Midwifery Institutehttps://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery National Counsel of State Boards of Nursinghttps://www.ncsbn.org/North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)https://narm.org/ Outcome of subsequent pregnancies in women with complete uterine rupture: A population-based case–control studyhttps://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/aogs.14338#:~:text=outcomesarerare.-,1INTRODUCTION,experienceacompleteuterinerupture.&text=Completeuterineruptureisdefined,completeruptureofthemyometrium Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data From Maternal Mortality Review Committees in 36 U.S. States, 2017–2019https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-mortality/php/data-research/mmrc-2017-2019.html Preterm Birthhttps://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth/index.html#:~:text=Pretermbirthrates&text=In2022%2Cpretermbirthamong,orHispanicwomen(10.1%25) Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Efforts to Address Themhttps://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them/The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Banshttps://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/the-racist-history-of-abortion-and-midwifery-bans Reducing Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortalityhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5915910/#:~:text=Severemorbidityposesanenormous,ofseverematernalmorbidityevents State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patientshttps://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef The State of Telehealth Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemichttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9035352/ Texas Department of Licensing and 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In this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Sperrazza and Mike Lomas take aim at the Biden administration's cover-ups—starting with the President's hidden cancer diagnosis. The Mikes break down how bloated government, zero accountability, and taxpayer-funded corruption are gutting the country from the inside. From the true cost of illegal immigration and out-of-control education budgets to the myth of WNBA wage gaps and the Epstein list that still hasn't surfaced, this episode is packed with hard-hitting truths and unapologetic conservative fire.(00:05:47) Managing Government Operations for Optimal Efficiency(00:11:20) Proactive Steps for Timely Legal Accountability(00:17:12) Revitalizing Economically Challenged Areas Through Tax Incentives(00:21:55) Crime-Related Insurance Premium Burden on Businesses(00:23:58) Repeat Offenders and the Cashless Bail(00:28:41) Efficiency and Oversight in School District Budgets.(00:32:00) Disparities in School Spending Allocation(00:37:20) Deportation and Trafficking in Border Security(00:40:25) Safety Measures in Immigration Screening Process(00:43:10) Wealth Creation Through Hard Work and Responsibility(00:46:19) Gender Disparity in Professional Sports Revenue

Kendrick Fulton talks about his 400-month sentence for drug dealing, how he navigated life in federal prison, and what kept him going. #LongPrisonSentence #FederalPrison #TrueCrime #DrugTrafficking #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndPunishment #HardTime #exconvict Thank you to LUCY & DRAFT KINGS for sponsoring today's episode: Lucy: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code (IANBICK) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.  Draft Kings: New players can get FIVE HUNDRED CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME! Just sign up with code IANBICK and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive FIVE HUNDRED CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME.Get 35% off polarized glasses at shadyrays.com - code LOCKEDIN Connect with Kendrick Fulton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeinthefeds?igsh=MXB4ZDJwMjdtbDZoZw== Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 Kendrick's Journey Back to Society 00:05:20 Childhood Lessons on Work and Values 00:11:00 Navigating Probation and College Life 00:16:34 Why College Isn't for Everyone 00:22:10 The Misrepresentation of Small Operations by the Government 00:27:40 Federal Drug Investigation: Conviction Strategies 00:33:19 Escaping to Denver: A New Life in Colorado 00:39:18 Prison Transport Journey and Challenges 00:44:41 Turning Yourself In: The Emotional Journey 00:50:18 The Meaning of Forgiveness 00:55:53 Lessons from the Streets to Legal Business 01:00:54 Defying the Odds: Success Stories of Children with Incarcerated Parents 01:06:09 Disparities in Sentencing for Drug Offenses 01:14:23 Early Release from Prison Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 01:17:18 Life After Imprisonment: New Beginnings in Austin 01:22:57 Transition and Trying Viral Chicken Sandwiches 01:28:31 Future Podcast Plans with Kendrick Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week's topics include USPSTF on screening for syphilis in pregnancy, when to take blood pressure medicines, comparing weight loss drugs, and a narrative intervention for PTSD after an ICU stay.Program notes:0:40 NEJM publication of comparison of obesity medications1:40 Tirzepatide versus semaglutide for 72 weeks2:41 Also had reduction in blood pressure3:26 Rise in congenital syphilis and screening4:26 Disparities among various groups5:26 Highest incidence in the last 30 years6:26 In 2023 210,000 cases of syphilis7:00 When to take blood pressure meds8:00 Monitored blood pressure in a subset8:40 Intervention for PTSD after ICU stay9:40 Self reported PTSD symptoms​​10:40 Must learn to deliver intervention11:40 Physician needed to spend 45 minutes per visit12:42 End

The Post's Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Dr. Shana O. Ntiri and Saint Louis University professor Kimberly Enard about the progress made in cancer prevention and ways to promote trust, access and care in the battle against cancer and disparities that create barriers. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Event sponsored by Pfizer.

Participating in religious activities appears to benefit cardiovascular health among Black Americans. It's something we explored in an episode on this podcast a few years back. Health systems, professional societies and researchers are increasingly recognizing that “faith-based organizations are trusted institutions within underserved communities and that people not only seek spiritual refuge and salvation in these places of worship, but they are also wonderful, trusted vessels to  distribute reliable health information,” says Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a faculty member in the division of  Preventive Cardiology, department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic. “Participating in religious activities from church services to private prayer, as well as holding deep spiritual beliefs are  linked to better cardiovascular health among Black Americans," according to researchers of a 2022 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The researchers go on to suggest that recognition by health professionals and researchers of the centrality and influence of religiosity and spirituality in the lives of African American adults may serve as a means to address cardiovascular health disparities. In an episode that was first published in 2023, Movement Is Life's Dr. Mary O'Connor spoke with Dr. Brewer, whose primary research focus is reducing cardiovascular disease health disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations  and in underserved communities, and Clarence Jones, a community engagement specialist and former director of community engagement at a federally qualified health center in Minneapolis who has extensive experience in  collaborating with community and faith-based partners in promoting community wellness and access to health services.  Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center continue their conversation on rehabilitation access disparities for patients with violent injuries, sharing steps that individual clinicians can take to help close gaps. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Navigating disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer (BTC) is essential for improving patient outcomes, ensuring equitable care, and optimizing the patient experience. The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) remains committed to increasing awareness and disseminating the latest strategies for BTC management. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ explores these issues with Paige Griffith, CRNP, lead oncology nurse practitioner at Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, who highlights the vital role of multidisciplinary teams in reducing care fragmentation and streamlining care delivery. CANCER BUZZ also speaks with Chaundra Bishop, a patient with biliary tract cancer, who shares her personal experience confronting systemic barriers—particularly delays and obstacles during the diagnostic process—and offers insights into how addressing such disparities can improve the patient journey for others.   “Everyone plays a role, even from early-stage disease all the way to advanced disease, and having someone help navigate patients through that very complex system is important.” – Paige Griffith, CRNP   “From the patient perspective, I think it's always important to ask for what you need, or ask questions if you don't understand something. Don't, as they say, suffer in silence.” – Chaundra Bishop   Paige Griffith, CRNP  Lead Oncology Nurse Practitioner  Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center  Baltimore, MD    Chaundra Bishop  Patient With Biliary Tract Cancer     Resources:  Bile Duct Cancer - MD Anderson Cancer Center - https://bit.ly/42YPRdT Cholangiocarcinoma - NCI - https://bit.ly/44oV4N2

Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center describe how survivors of community violence face disproportionately high rates of rehab denials compared with patients injured in motor vehicle crashes. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

The May 2025 recall features four previously posted episodes on myasthenia gravis. The first episode has Dr. Fredrik Piehl discussing rituximab for new-onset generalized MG. In the second episode, Dr. Vera Bril explores the potential use of immunoglobulin as a corticosteroid-sparing agent in MG patients. The third episode features Dr. Ali A. Habib discussing trends in hospital admissions and in-hospital mortality for adult MG patients. The series concludes with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth addressing the increase in thymectomy procedures post-MGTX trial, disparities in access to these surgeries among different demographic groups, and the rise of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Podcast links: Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab for New-Onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis  Corticosteroid-Sparing Effects of Immunoglobulin in Myasthenia Gravis Hospitalizations and Mortality from MG Hospitalizations and Mortality From Myasthenia Gravis Trends and Disparities in the Utilization of Thymectomy for MG in the US Article links: Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab for New-Onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Corticosteroid-Sparing Effects of Immunoglobulin in Myasthenia Gravis Hospitalizations and Mortality From Myasthenia Gravis Trends and Disparities in the Utilization of Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis in the United States Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In today's episode, we explore some big questions about community health — and how hospitals and health care workers can help promote equitable health outcomes in their communities. The Community Health Needs Assessment, or CHNA, is a  powerful tool for promoting health equity, says Leslie Marshburn, Vice President of Strategy & Population Health at Grady Health System. “We want to be hearing directly from the individuals that we serve — what they believe their community health needs are,” Marshburn says. The information is coupled with public data, “ideally at the most granular level, like the census track or zip code. And so those national data sets can help inform what the needs are, and then layering that with the community voice through your primary data collection and synthesizing all of that helps you identify your priorities.” When it comes to improving health outcomes in communities, it's also critical that health care providers understand health disparities, says Dr. Maura George, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine and an internist at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where she also serves as Medical Director of Ethics.  “I think clinicians who don't know how to recognize disparities are going to perpetuate them, and we can all do that unintentionally,” George says. “I think knowing our own internalized bias, implicit bias is important, because you have to realize how that can interact in the patient care space.” Marshburn and George joined Movement Is Life's summit as workshop panelists, and spoke with steering committee member Dr. Zachary Lum for this podcast episode. Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Journalist and author David Zweig joins The Winston Marshall Show to expose one of the greatest scandals of our time—the catastrophic shutdown of America's schools during COVID.Zweig reveals how faulty public health planning, political tribalism, and media malpractice led to the closure of schools for over 50 million children—causing untold harm while doing nothing to stop the virus.He dismantles the myths: no, school closures didn't protect communities; yes, lockdowns hurt the poorest children the most. From teachers' unions to the CDC, from Trump's missteps to Fauci's failures, Zweig names the names and follows the evidence.All this—Silent Lunch, the corruption of expert authority, media complicity, and the long-term damage we're only beginning to understand...Get David's New Book: An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262549158-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 – School Closures and Initial Reactions02:13 – Flawed Pandemic Plans and Government Responses05:04 – The 15 Days to Slow the Spread09:04 – Flaws in the Lockdown Logic12:06 – The Harm of School Closures17:21 – Political Influence on School Closures22:04 – The Role of Teachers' Unions and Funding28:17 – Evidence Against School Closures32:07 – The Disparities in Impact on Different Communities39:08 – The Political Blame Game45:03 – The Great Barrington Declaration51:28 – Criticisms of Public Health Measures56:04 – The Case for Vaccines1:00:11 – Accountability and Blame in Public Health Policy1:04:07 – Lessons on Decision-Making and Crisis Management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Equity Actions, James Burroughs engages in a compelling conversation with Yinka Ajose, Senior Director of Clinical Operations, and Tonya Montesinos, Senior Director of Clinical Practice. Together, they explore the importance of advocating for equitable roles among staff, providing essential resources to patients and families, and gaining a deeper understanding of community needs.

Episode 359: Lung Cancer Screening, Early Detection, and Disparities “I was actually speaking to a primary care audience back a few weeks ago, and we were talking about lung cancer screening. And they said, ‘Our patients, they don't want to do it.' And I said, ‘Do you remind them that lung cancer is curable?' Because everybody thinks it is a death sentence. But when you're talking about screening a patient, I think it's really important to say, ‘Listen, if we find this early, stage I or stage II, our chances of curing this and it never coming back again is upwards of 60% to 70%,'” ONS member Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, thoracic medical oncology nurse practitioner at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about lung cancer screening. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by April 18, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to lung cancer screening. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 313: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Other Pulmonary Complications Episode 295: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonitis, and Pleural Effusion Episode 247: Tobacco Treatment for Patients With Cancer ONS Voice articles: Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection Drastically Improves Survival Rates Pack-Year History Is a Biased and Inadequate Criterion for Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility, Researchers Say CMS Expands Eligibility Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose Computed Tomography Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, Side Effects, and Survivorship Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Nurse-Led Tobacco Cessation for Veterans Using Motivational Interviewing in a Lung Cancer Screening Program Identifying Primary Care Patients at High Risk for Lung Cancer: A Quality Improvement Study Oncology Nursing Forum article: Patient–Provider Discussion About Lung Cancer Screening Is Related to Smoking Quit Attempts in Smokers ONS Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, and Vaping Learning Library American Cancer Society Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines American Lung Association lung cancer resources To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode “Unfortunately, the current state of lung cancer screening is pretty low. Our rate of uptake in eligible patients is somewhere between 6% and 20%. And that falls much further below what we see for screening, such as breast cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, and colorectal cancer screening. So certainly, we can do better.” TS 1:32 “If you quit more than 15 or 20 years, your risk of developing lung cancer at that point is significantly lower. And so that's why once patients have quit more than 15 years, they're actually not eligible for screening anymore—because their risk of developing lung cancer is dramatically reduced. And that takes into account when you are a primary care provider, pulmonary, whatever field you work in, and you are running a screening clinic each year that you screen the patient, you have to remind yourself when they quit smoking, because once they reach that 15 years, then they're no longer eligible for screening.” TS 5:17 “One of the strategies that they've used to get the word out is, I watch a lot of baseball. I love the Philadelphia Phillies, watch Phillies games. And so at least once a year, maybe even twice a year, they will take an inning of the baseball broadcast on TV and on the radio separately, and they will bring on either an oncologist or pulmonologist from one of the local cancer centers in our area, and the whole inning—between batters of course—they will talk about lung cancer screening and why it's beneficial.” TS 13:16 “Medicare always has its idiosyncrasies. So Medicare—I went over the rules with you, so the age, the smoking. They follow all of it, except they have a slight difference in age. They cover it for age 50 to 77, as opposed to 80.” TS 16:52 “I think just the other thing that people don't think about is that to go get a medical test done, no matter what test it is, typically people have to take time off of work. And it can be really hard to do that when you are relying on your job, maybe you don't have vacation time, maybe you have children at home that you need to get home to. When people are weighing the risk/benefit and thinking, ‘Well, I'd love to get screened for lung cancer, but I just can't find time to fit it into my schedule, and my job won't let me take off.' These are all things that we don't always think about if you have the luxury of just taking the day off.” TS 20:01

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) disproportionately impacts underserved and minority populations, compounded by systemic barriers in care. These populations face increased risk factors yet often experience delayed diagnoses and limited access to specialists, leading to later-stage detection. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Karen S. Waldrop, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, a GI oncology nurse navigator at UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer, and Henry Rendon, a patient diagnosed with HCC in June 2023. Together, they share insights on the vital role of multidisciplinary teams and how nurse navigators can mitigate access barriers by improving patient outreach, facilitating access to care, and guiding patients through the complexities of the health care system.  “Karen, my nurse navigator, knew everything I was going through. She made sure everything was coordinated and ran smoothly. She communicated clearly and thoroughly every time. I never had to second-guess what was happening. She made sure I was prepared, not just once, but every step of the way.” - Henry Rendon, patient guest with HCC “At our institution, we have a clinic where the patient can see a medical oncologist, a liver medical physician, an interventional radiology specialist, a pharmacist… the whole gamut. If they need social work, we'll pull in social work. If they need palliative care, we'll pull in palliative care. And that's in one visit. For folks with transportation issues or those who live far away, it's truly the best way to get care.” - Karen S. Waldrop, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG   Karen S. Waldrop, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG GI Oncology Nurse Navigator UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Birmingham, Alabama   Henry Rendon Patient Guest, diagnosed with HCC Helena, Alabama   Additional Resources: Multidisciplinary HCC Care Effective Practices in Care Coordination - https://bit.ly/4lHTpbN HCC Education and Protocols to Advance Treatment through Integrated Collaboration - https://bit.ly/42GpatW Understanding practices and gaps in multidisciplinary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) care within the community oncology setting - https://bit.ly/3XT4k84 Building Multidisciplinary Care Capacity for People Impacted by Hepatocellular Carcinoma - https://bit.ly/44rgFUS  

(00:00:00) Lunar Water Disparities Explored, Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moonbound Journey (00:00:46) Lunar Water Differences (00:03:47) Asteroid 2024 YR4: From Earth Threat to Lunar Target (00:06:33) Singing Stars and Galactic History (00:18:56) The Science Report (00:25:11) Show Wrap SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 45The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastUncovering Lunar Water Discrepancies, Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moon Targeting, and Stellar Seismology InsightsIn this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the intriguing findings from China's Chang'e 6 sample return mission, which reveal that the Moon's far side is significantly drier than its near side. This discovery sheds light on the geochemical differences between the two hemispheres and offers fresh perspectives on lunar evolution and the implications for the Moon's origin.Asteroid 2024 YR4: From Earth Threat to Lunar TargetNext, we track the journey of asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially garnered attention as a potential Earth impactor. However, new observations indicate that this 60-meter-wide asteroid is now on a collision course with the Moon, raising the likelihood of an impact to 3.5%. We discuss its unique characteristics and the ongoing studies aimed at understanding its origins and physical properties.Singing Stars and Galactic HistoryAdditionally, we explore how stellar seismology is revealing the evolutionary history of stars in the open cluster Messier 67. By analyzing the oscillations of these stars, astronomers can map the history of the Milky Way and gain insights into stellar evolution. This innovative approach provides a deeper understanding of the life cycles of stars and their contributions to galactic archaeology.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 45 for broadcast on 14 April 202500:49 Findings from Chang'e 6 about lunar water distribution06:30 Implications for lunar evolution and origin theories12:15 Asteroid 2024 YR4's trajectory and characteristics18:00 Transition from Earth impactor to Moon target22:45 Stellar seismology insights from Messier 6727:00 Summary of recent astronomical discoveries30:15 Science report: Genetic engineering and the dire wolfwww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Across the globe and in the U.S., environmental crises loom large and threaten our most vulnerable populations.  “There's a lot of dying that's happening now, and it's primarily among poor, Black and Brown people,” says Dr. Cherly Holder, who's on a personal mission to inspire clinicians to act on climate change.  Holder explains that a person's health and well-being is directly impacted by the environment they're surrounded by. “In celebrating and recognizing the environment, we recognize that this is how we define humanity, and how we create the environment for us to grow and thrive,” she says. In honor of Earth Day, which is coming up this month, we're dipping into our archives to bring you a conversation with Dr. Cheryl Holder. She's now retired, but at the time this conversation was recorded and produced for the Health Disparities podcast in 2021, Dr. Holder was serving as the Interim Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity and Community Initiatives, and associate professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University.  This episode was originally published in 2021 with host Elise Tolbert. Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth about the increase in thymectomy procedures following the MGTX trial, the differences in access to these surgeries among various demographic groups, and the growing role of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

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