Podcasts about Meharry Medical College

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, tells us why his department wanted to create a dashboard focused on measles; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director of Government Affairs, recaps a busy few weeks on Capitol Hill in this week's View From Washington D.C. Report; and Dr. Ralph Alvarado, ASTHO Member and Tennessee Commissioner of Health, and ASTHO Alum Dr. Georges Benjamin, will give commencement speeches at the Meharry Medical College. Illinois Department of Public Health News Release: IDPH Rolls Out New Measles Simulator Dashboard to Empower School Officials to Protect Students and Staff from Outbreaks Meharry Medical College Web Page: Commencement Speakers ASTHO Web Page: Subscribe  

In April 2024, Meharry Medical College received an ORAU Innovation Partnership Grant to help students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Nashville area attended Meharry's annual Cancer Survivorship Summit. IPG grants, offered through ORAU's Research and University Partnerships Office, are designed to strengthen relationships between university consortium members and ORAU subject matter experts. The summit was a day-long event focused on sharing information about cancer risks, research, and prevention and early detection, as well as provide opportunities for community members to get needed health and medical screenings. In this conversation, host Michael Holtz talks with the team from Meharry that helped make the summit possible, including Tammy Henderson, Ph.D., vice president in the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at the Meharry School of Medicine; Kirsten George, health careers pathway program manager in the Department of Family and Community Medicine; and Donald Alcendor, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Physiology. Also joining the conversation is Robert Briggs, a senior majoring in business management at Lemoyne-Owen College, who one of the students able to attend the summit because of the ORAU IPG grant.

In our Season One finale, Dr. Hildreth welcomes back entrepreneur and health equity advocate Marcus Whitney to reflect on the importance of building and maintaining trust in healthcare. Together they'll explore Meharry Medical College's critical role in addressing historical health disparities, particularly for marginalized communities, and the groundbreaking Together for Change initiative that will sequence the genomes of 500,000 individuals of African descent, enabling breakthroughs in personalized medicine that can benefit underrepresented populations for generations to come.

In this episode of Kickin' It in the Lounge, our host, Jared, passes the mic to the JSNMA-- the Publications Subcommittee of the SNMA!Tune in to hear Student Dr. Abena Prempeh, one of the JSNMA editors, chat with the current President of Meharry Medical College about Historically Black medical institutions, the recent Bloomberg donation and its impact on schools like Meharry, the evolution of DEI policies in this current administration, and more!Be sure to continue to stay tuned for more of our upcoming programming being released here on The Lounge!To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.org for a chance to be featured on the show!Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed on our podcast do not reflect the official stance of the Student National Medical Association.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams is often described as the first person to successfully perform an open-heart surgery. That's not entirely accurate, but he was still a surgical innovator, and he was also a huge part of the Black Hospital Movement. Research: "Daniel Hale Williams." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 2, Gale, 1992. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1606000260/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=c4ae7664. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. "Daniel Hale Williams." Notable Black American Men, Book II, edited by Jessie Carney Smith, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1622000479/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=80e75e7e. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. Buckler, Helen. “Doctor Dan: Pioneer in American Surgery.” Little, Brown and Company. 1954. Cobb, W M. “Daniel Hale Williams-Pioneer and Innovator.” Journal of the National Medical Association vol. 36,5 (1944): 158-9. COBB, W M. “Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” Journal of the National Medical Association vol. 45,5 (1953): 379-85. Cook County Health. “Celebrating 30 Years: Provident Hospital of Cook County.” https://cookcountyhealth.org/provident-hospital-30th-anniversary/ Gamble, Vanessa Northington. “Making a place for ourselves : the Black hospital movement, 1920-1945.” New York : Oxford University Press. 1995. Gamble, Vanessa Northington. “The Provident Hospital Project: An Experiment in Race Relations and Medical Education.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, WINTER 1991. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44442639 Gordon, Ralph C. “Daniel Hale Williams: Pioneer Black Surgeon and Educator.” Journal of Investigative Surgery, 18:105–106, 2005. DOI: 10.1080/08941930590956084 Hughes, Langston. “Famous American Negroes.” Dodd Mead. 1954. Jackson State University. “Who Was Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?” https://www.jsums.edu/gtec/dr-daniel-hale-williams/ Jefferson, Alisha J. and Tamra S. McKenzie. “Daniel Hale Williams, MD: ‘A Moses in the profession.’” American College of Surgeons CC2017 Poster Competition. 2017. Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “51. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Letter to Governor Joseph Fifer (1889).” 100 Most Valuable Documents at the Illinois State Archives. https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/online_exhibits/100_documents/1889-williams-letter-gov.html Olivier, Albert F. “In Proper Perspective: Daniel Hale Williams, M.D.” Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Volume 37, Issue 1p96-97 January 1984. https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(10)60721-7/fulltext Raman, Jai. “Access to the Heart – Evolution of surgical techniques.” Global Surgery. Vol. 1, No. 2. doi: 10.15761/GOS.1000112 Rock County, Wisconsin. “Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” https://legacy.co.rock.wi.us/daniel-hale-williams Summerville, James. “Educating Black doctors : a history of Meharry Medical College.” University of Alabama Press. https://archive.org/details/educatingblackdo0000summ/ The Provident Foundation. “History- Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” https://provfound.org/index.php/history/history-dr-daniel-hale-williams “Early Chicago: Hospital of Hope.” DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis. https://www.wttw.com/dusable-to-obama/provident-hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm so excited that Dr. Kevin Osteen is joining me this week for the Egg Whisperer Show. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meharry Medical College.   Since the 1990s, Dr. Osteen's research program has focused on environmental endocrine disruptors and how they impact endometriosis. His laboratory developed “organ-on-a-chip” technology, which is a tiny plastic “chip” about the size of a USB thumb drive that mimics the workings of the microenvironment of a human organ. Dr. Osteen's team created the first endometrium and endometriosis chip models. These “organ-on-a-chip” models provide a way to test and observe what happens in “normal” endometrium, and in those that have endometriosis. This technology changes the way doctors study this disease.   Dr. Osteen and I are talking about the organ-on-a-chip technology, endometriosis, and endocrine disruptors, and reproductive health. I'm excited to have him on the show, and hope you'll join us for this exciting and very timely conversation. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Learn more about Dr. Osteen here. Do you have questions about Egg Freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class.  The next live class call is on Monday, February10th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

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Dr. Brandi Bolling is a triple-board-certified psychiatrist and pediatrician specializing in ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. With nearly a decade of experience and approximately 20,000 patients seen, she empowers mothers and educators to support children with ADHD through her concierge practice, speaking engagements, and annual ADHD summit. Dr. Brandi earned a neuroscience degree from Vanderbilt University, an MD from Meharry Medical College, and completed her triple board residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Passionate about mental health awareness, she engages audiences via media, panels, keynotes, and her weekly Facebook livestream, *Focus on It Friday*.   Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Brandi Bolling about ADHD and autism. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Dr. Brandi points out subtle signs such as dark eyes and unique staring behaviors in children with autism that may go unnoticed Dr Brandi explains embracing a spectrum-based understanding is essential, particularly when dealing with cases where ADHD coexists with autism. Dr. Brandi discusses the importance of celebrating children's uniqueness regardless of their diagnoses.   Connect with Dr. Brandi: Website:  http://www.rbpsychiatry.com/meet-the-team Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB Focus On It Fridays:  https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB/videos   Links Mentioned: Website:  http://www.rbpsychiatry.com/meet-the-team Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB Focus On It Fridays:  https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB/videos “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together”:  https://www.facebook.com/profile/100063686375210/search/?q=autism Shine: Understanding ADHD So Your Child Can Be a Star!:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/164484379X/?tag=im0ea3-20 Recommended treatment for ADHD: https://impactparents.com/help-for-parents/recommended-treatment/ Parenting Through Denial:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/parenting-denial/ Keys to Parenting Autism: Education, Coaching & You!:  https://youtu.be/HUtbvMo4kbk Missed Diagnosis: Autism In Girls:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz-CRQTOnHk Improving Practices, Diagnosis, and Treatment of ADHD:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlARVMSmk6U What Your Kids Want You To Know About ADHD:  https://youtu.be/eZ1DbKYSQxM Raising a Child with ADHD: Keeping Focus on What Matters:  https://youtu.be/Bsjr6BErTAc   Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift   Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of PhinisheD/ FinishEdD | #WhoGotNext | Author of "I am... I will..." Dr. Daniel Jean is the CEO of Wordstravel LLC and serves as Associate Provost at Montclair State University. He has twice graced the cover of Diverse Issues in Higher Education and was recently featured on PBS NewsHour for his role in improving outcomes for black and latino identified males. He has been featured/mentioned in the LA Times, NJ.com, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine, and the Hechinger Report. He is the founder of “PhinisheD/FinishEdD #WhoGotNext” an online community for over 24,000 future doctors and has presented 700+ seminars/keynotes for corporations and professional associations including McDonalds, PSE&G, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE), National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB). He has also shared his expertise at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Baruch College, the Fashion Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, University of South Florida, College of Central Florida, Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Rutgers University, Meharry Medical College, and Clemson University. He has taught undergrad and grad courses in consulting, student development, transformative leadership and hip-hop culture. As a college administrator, his retention initiatives have resulted in a 91.9% first-year retention rate and a 61% increase in the four-year graduation rate of a so-called “special admit” population. He is the chair and founder of three statewide college access/awareness conferences, and the Richard Wilson/Jason James Mentorship Program. His most recent play “Til Death Do Us Part?” ran Off-Off-Broadway in NYC to sold out shows. He is the author of three indie books including his latest publication, “I Am…I Will…” an action-based interactive framework designed for the reader to proclaim their identity, declare their desired outcomes in the present and develop time-referenced action plans for the future. Dr. Jean serves on the board for the three doctors foundation and has received several accolades for his work include citations from the NJ and NY legislature, Educator of the Year Awards from Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated and Uprising Stars LLC, the ACPA Educational Excellence Erica Holloman Award, Alumni Award from Montclair State University and DEI Trailblazer Award from the African-American and NJ Chamber of Commerce. He has a goal to directly assist 1,000,000 trailblazers and deliver 10,000 seminars/keynotes before he retires. (Bio provided by Dr. Jean) Follow him on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn IG: @wordstravel Facebook: @DannyJean LinkedIn: Dr. Danny Jean

BUFFALO, NY- October 30, 2024 – A new #research paper was #published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on October 11, 2024, entitled “Initiation of tumor dormancy by the lymphovascular embolus.” Researchers Yin Ye, Justin Wang, Michael G. Izban, Billy R. Ballard, and Sanford H. Barsky from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, and Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA, uncovered critical mechanisms that lead to tumor dormancy in breast cancer. This study sheds light on how certain cancer cells can remain dormant for years before potentially reawakening as metastatic tumors. Using breast cancer patient-derived organoids and tumor samples, the research team discovered that tumor dormancy in breast cancer can be triggered by specific signaling changes within small cell clusters, called tumor emboli, which detach from the primary tumor and travel through the bloodstream. These emboli can remain inactive, sometimes for years, before reawakening in other parts of the body. Key changes include reduced activity of mTOR, a metabolic regulator, and structural shifts in E-cadherin, a molecule involved in cell adhesion. This study also suggests these changes are regulated by the PI3K pathway and occur within the unique three-dimensional structure of tumor spheroids, shedding light on the interactions within dormant cell clusters. As a conclusion, this work not only identifies mTOR and E-cadherin as key components in maintaining dormancy but also offers a promising roadmap for future therapies. By targeting these pathways, there may be potential to keep cancer cells in a dormant state, reducing the risk of late-stage recurrence and improving patient outcomes. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28658 Correspondence to - Sanford H. Barsky - sbarsky@mmc.edu Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6ex7Yl8r5Q Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article: https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28658 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget: https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, dormancy, lymphovascular embolus, mTOR, E-cadherin proteolysis About Oncotarget Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science. Oncotarget is indexed and archived by PubMed/Medline, PubMed Central, Scopus, EMBASE, META (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) (2018-2022), and Dimensions (Digital Science). To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month , an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Also Check out our new feature! perry guides. Get guidance with up-skilled peers with the same lived experience and dedicated perimenopause training Today's talk is titled “Perimenopause Passion: How To Handle My Daily Changing Libido” and features Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas & Carol King. Listen in as they delve into the ever-changing female libido, masturbation, and self discovery of the female pleasure points - plus so much more!  And if you want access to some incredible perry resources, curated especially in honor of Perimenopause Awareness month, just click the link to download our Toolbox. Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry!  perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships & occasional laughs during the menopause transition. A #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand.  Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal' again. No, you're not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and book: The Perry Menopause Journal. To learn more visit: www.heyperry.com https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf The Perimenopause Journal Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers: 1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge  4️⃣ Community Support To grab a journal visit:  heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR About Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas:  Arianna is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and has been practicing medicine for three decades. She is the author of the best-selling book, The Menopause Myth: What your mother, doctor and friends haven't shared about life after 35. Dr. Arianna specializes in integrative women's health, intimate wellness, and hormone replacement therapy. She completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Arianna then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. She later graduated from the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona.  More about Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drarianna/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAJk4ZGke7pgKTNIOJScFWQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAriannaSD About Carol King Carol King also known as Auntie Carol, Your Favorite Menopause Auntie, is an author, entrepreneur, and passionate menopause awareness advocate. With her debut book set to be released in 2025, Carol is also a natural skincare product formulator and a self-proclaimed crochet addict. In 2021, she envisioned creating a supportive menopause community outside of social media, driven by the desire to offer women a space for trustworthy information and shared experiences, free from trolls and platform restrictions. After two years, Carol teamed up with web developers to bring her vision to life, successfully building the platform she dreamed of. ​More about Carol King Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause101/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolkingbb/ Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, & is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment & treatment.

Dr. James Hildreth, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, is a passionate leader speaking about health equity, the power of AI in medicine and how aspiring physicians can be supported throughout their studies.  In this episode, Hildreth speaks about the influence of social determinants of health-on-health equity and offers advice on reducing inequities. Host Alex Maiersperger and Hildreth discuss impactful AI use cases in health care, such as the documentation of notes from patient and physician interactions, so that physicians can focus their time on the patient. Hildreth explains that AI can accelerate the discovery of disease causes, drugs and new interventions and that representation matters so that the data sets from genome sequencing also include people of African ancestry to ensure discoveries are representative of the diverse population and interventions are working. Lastly, Hildreth shares his leadership experience in making medical school more affordable for aspiring doctors and the importance of exposure to technology and AI from an early age.

While other areas of the city may be nearly blank slates for redevelopment, North Nashville boasts a vibrant history, thriving business district and a community deeply invested in preserving its culture and landmarks.In this episode, we hear from local business owners and ambassadors from two organizations dedicated to thoughtfully guiding North Nashville's redevelopment. The Jefferson Street Historical Society was created to preserve and protect the over eighty Black-owned businesses that call it home — while increasing the visibility and potential uses of the area. Meanwhile, the Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization Project aims to enhance, memorialize, and activate the gateway connecting the westside to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – Fisk University and Meharry Medical College — as well as Historic Jefferson Street.This episode was produced by Khalil Ekulona and Mary Mancini.

Podcast Mashup! Daniel Dücker MSS, M. Ed. - Army Veteran and Executive Director - VA Tennessee Valley Health Care joined Josh Roe, John Ballinger, and Clint Powell in the studio for a great conversation! We talked about how the VA is changing is reputation among veterans-how leadership matters-building a Government agency based on the customer experience-the services the VA provides-what is next for the VA-and more! PLUS - we shared stories and the veterans shared about their personal experience serving in the military! FIND ALL OUR CONVERSATIONS: WWW.OATHANDPLEDGE.COM Also-Josh Roe gave us a very brief update on his recent trip to Vietnam centered around the Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Rodney Davis! Who is Mr. Dücker (abbreviated from the VA website): In this role, Mr. Dücker oversees health care operations for two Level 1A VA medical centers and 20 outpatient clinics serving more than 140,000 enrolled Veterans living in middle Tennessee, southern Kentucky, and northern Georgia. He leads an executive leadership team of seven and 5,200 employees with an annual operating budget of $1.8 billion. Under his leadership, he has maintained strong academic affiliations and cutting -edge research advancements with five medical institutions, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Meharry Medical College, and more than 100 associated health residency programs. He also championed a new partnership and resource sharing agreement with Fort Campbell Army Post and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital resulting in the newly constructed Fort Campbell VA Clinic, making this the only VA-DoD health care clinic in Kentucky and second in Tennessee. Mr. Dücker retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2017 as a Medical Service Corps officer at the rank of Colonel after nearly 34 years of service. He received numerous awards during his military service including the Legion of Merit (2) and the Bronze Star for leadership and meritorious service as a Commander in Afghanistan.

8.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dolton, Ill.'s Millions in Debt, VA Blocking Voter Restoration, Trump's Lies, MeHarry's $175M Gift Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's misuse of village funds preliminary findings prove the village is more than $3.5 million in debt.   One of Dolton's trustees is here to break down the numbers.  A federal judge in Virginia threw out a lawsuit challenging Gov. Glenn Youngkin's process for restoring voting rights for people convicted of a felony.  The state's NAACP President will explain why the judge said the suit was filed under an incorrect section of law. Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says Trump did not tell the truth about their relationship and was not in a helicopter crash with the orange man.  Nashville's Meharry Medical College received a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The College's president will join us to discuss being the recipient of the $600 million gift given to historically Black medical schools. In our Education Matters Segment, Ventris Gibson, the U.S. Mint's First Black Director, will discuss the educational opportunities the Mint offers students.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase

8.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris picks Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Vice President Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.  We'll talk to some lawmakers from the Land of 10,000 Lakes about this decision.  Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity.  We'll show you the heated exchange. Nashville's Meharry Medical College received a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The College's president will join us to discuss being the recipient of the $600 million gift given to historically Black medical schools. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase

Dr. Ming Wang is in-studio to share his inspiring testimony, his love for Jesus, and how science supports our faith in Him! Dr. Wang has written about his remarkable life in the book From Darkness to Sight. The book has inspired the movie called Sight. Dr. Wang grew up in China in the 1960’s. He played the Chinese violin (erhu) and learned to dance in order to escape a life in labor camps as many innocent children were being deported to a life of poverty during these times. He eventually made his way to America with only $50.00. He then graduated with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude), PhD (laser physics), is a world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon, philanthropist, and community activist. He is the founding director of Wang Vision Institute and a Clinical Professor for Meharry Medical College, both in Nashville, TN. As an eye surgeon in Nashville, TN, Dr. Wang has performed over 55,000 procedures, including on over 4,000 doctors. He has published over 100 papers, including one in the world-renowned journal Nature, as well as 10 ophthalmic textbooks. The Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration, a 501c(3) non-profit charity founded by Dr. Wang, has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries worldwide, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free of charge. As a co-founder of another 501c(3) non-profit organization, the Common Ground Network, Dr. Wang is dedicated to helping people find common ground and solutions to problems in order to achieve more success and happiness. Dr. Wang and his wife Anle live in Nashville, TN with their three cats: Spaghetti, Tennessee, and Lily. Dr. Wang is a champion amateur ballroom dancer and was a finalist in the world pro-am international 10-dance championships. Playing his erhu, he accompanied country music legend Dolly Parton on her album, Those Were the Days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeannette South-Paul, M.D., DHL(Hon), FAAFP, executive vice president and Provost of Meharry Medical College, joins James E.K. Hildreth, PhD, MD, to discuss the longstanding relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and medical schools across the country. Together they delve into the impact this collaboration has on medical students, veterans and the broader health care landscape. South-Paul also shares insights from her 20 years of active duty service in the United States Army and highlights the importance of diversity in the clinical workforce for veterans.

I'm so excited that Dr. Kevin Osteen is joining me this week for the Egg Whisperer Show. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meharry Medical College.   Since the 1990s, Dr. Osteen's research program has focused on environmental endocrine disruptors and how they impact endometriosis. His laboratory developed “organ-on-a-chip” technology, which is a tiny plastic “chip” about the size of a USB thumb drive that mimics the workings of the microenvironment of a human organ. Dr. Osteen's team created the first endometrium and endometriosis chip models. These “organ-on-a-chip” models provide a way to test and observe what happens in “normal” endometrium, and in those that have endometriosis. This technology changes the way doctors study this disease.   Dr. Osteen and I are talking about the organ-on-a-chip technology, endometriosis, and endocrine disruptors, and reproductive health. I'm excited to have him on the show, and hope you'll join us for this exciting and very timely conversation. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Learn more about Dr. Osteen here. Do you have questions about Egg Freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class.  The next live class call is on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Looking for the best products to support you while you're TTC (without harmful environmental toxicants)? Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Dr. Kevin Billups, Havard and Johns Hopkins University-trained urologist and Director of Men's Health at Meharry Medical College, joins the conversation to discuss the myths and truths about prostate cancer. His unique treatment approach involves not only traditional western medical treatments but also incorporates evidence-based natural/holistic approaches. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rtconsult/support

YOUTUBE VERSION https://youtu.be/u_u3CCWa_zA WWW.DOCUCOMPLLC.COM Dr. Stokes is a graduate of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed internship and a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Stokes has served as a consultant for numerous hospitals, primarily focused in the areas of physician advisor, utilization management and clinical documentation improvement. CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT & INTEGRITY INSTITUTE (C-CDI) The Clinical Documentation Improvement & Integrity (C-CDI) Institute is dedicated to significantly improving the competency in clinical documentation within health care to capture the complete severity-of-illness being managed and appropriately justify the consumption of resources within today's regulatory environment. The C-CDI Program provides the premier educational seminar dedicated to explicit Clinical Documentation Improvement.

Sponsored by Freed.AI - Get 50% off your first month of using their AI-powered medical scribe software! Just add PGD50 to your cart! Dr. Valerie Berry, once a practicing physician, found her calling in the travel industry. On our Contributor Series, brought to you by Dr. Kristine Goins, Dr. Berry speaks about her transition from medicine to travel, detailing the motivations behind her career shift and how she successfully merged her medical expertise with her passion for travel. Dr. Berry highlights the skills she transferred from her medical career to her role as a travel advisor, such as attention to detail and caring for clients. She also delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship in travel and offers advice to physicians seeking a similar change, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's career with personal values and aspirations.  Looking for something specific? Here you go! [00:00:00] Introduction by Dr. Kristine Goins [00:01:00] Introduction of Dr. Valerie Berry and her career transition [00:02:00] Dr. Berry's background and the inception of MyDreamTravel [00:03:00] Exploring Dr. Berry's transition from medicine to travel [00:04:00] Dr. Berry's current role as a travel advisor [00:05:00] The start of Dr. Berry's journey in travel [00:06:00] The motivation behind the career shift [00:07:00] Balancing family life and career [00:08:00] The part-time phase in Dr. Berry's career [00:09:00] Expansion of the travel business [00:10:00] Challenges in transitioning careers [00:11:00] Skills transferred from medicine to travel [00:12:00] The importance of caring in both careers [00:13:00] Entrepreneurship in travel [00:14:00] Misconceptions and challenges in travel business [00:15:00] Dr. Berry's personal and professional growth [00:16:00] The travel industry realities [00:17:00] Benefits of being a travel agent [00:18:00] Misconceptions about earnings in travel [00:19:00] Time management and business growth [00:20:00] Balancing work and family life [00:21:00] Potential savings in travel for travel advisors [00:22:00] Benefits for short-term and full-time travelers [00:23:00] Tax benefits and commission structures [00:24:00] Travel agent rates and opportunities [00:25:00] Familiarization trips and their impact [00:26:00] Benefits based on sales [00:27:00] Variety of opportunities in the travel industry [00:28:00] Flexibility in the travel advisor career [00:29:00] Dr. Berry's fulfilling travel experience [00:30:00] The impact of travel on personal growth [00:31:00] Dr. Berry's continued journey in travel [00:32:00] Overcoming personal challenges [00:33:00] Advice for physicians considering a career shift [00:34:00] Dr. Berry's most fulfilling travel experience [00:35:00] Creating memorable travel experiences [00:36:00] Dr. Berry's role in fulfilling travel aspirations [00:37:00] Personalized planning for clients [00:38:00] Final thoughts and advice for physicians [00:39:00] How to reach Dr. Berry [00:40:00] Concluding remarks by Dr. Goins [00:41:00] End of the episode More on Dr. Valerie Berry: Dr. Valerie Berry, a former physician turned travel advisor, is the owner of MyDreamTravel. After graduating from Meharry Medical College in 2001, Dr. Berry embarked on a medical career, eventually transitioning to a travel industry entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience as a travel advisor, she has successfully merged her medical expertise with her passion for travel, offering unique insights and personalized travel experiences. Dr. Berry's journey has been marked by her commitment to family, a blend of career paths, and an entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring many in her field. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

The Communal Healing Health Fair is an Event to address the adverse social conditions that contribute to the unsettling levels of economic poverty and, by extension, manage the crime levels in the Greater Memphis area. FREE: dental exams, cleanings, & fillings FREE: medical health screenings Provided by TN CEAL in conjunction with Meharry Medical College! TENNCARE RENEWALS, VOTER REGISTRATIONS, DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT, RECORD EXPUNGEMENT, AND MORE! JOIN US January 27, 2024, 11AM - 3PM 584 East McLemore Memphis, Tennessee 38106 For More Information Visit: MyCommunityHealthPartners.org #CentenaryMemphis #CommunalHealing #HealthFair --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/centenarymemphis/message

SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Michael Caldwell discusses the health benefits of reducing and removing alcohol consumption. He highlights the growing trend of adult non-alcoholic beverages in Nashville and the need for education and tools in the medical field. Dr. Caldwell shares personal experiences and the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption, including improved sleep, increased energy, and better skin health. He also discusses the role of Meharry Medical College in promoting the non-alcoholic movement and the School of Global Health's focus on social and behavioral health. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the physiological changes that occur after the removal of alcohol. The conversation explores the importance of taking care of oneself and the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. It emphasizes the positive impact of exercise and other healthy behaviors on overall health. The discussion also highlights the need for support and medical attention for heavy drinkers. The concept of Dry January is introduced as a personal journey of reducing alcohol consumption. The conversation touches on the societal impact of alcohol and the potential for change in consumption models. The future of alcohol consumption is discussed, including the development of better non-alcoholic options.TakeawaysReducing or removing alcohol consumption can lead to improved sleep, increased energy, and better skin health.The medical community is still catching up with the advancements in the non-alcoholic beverage industry.Meharry Medical College is actively involved in promoting the non-alcoholic movement and educating medical professionals.Alcohol is a risk factor for various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.Removing alcohol from your life can result in weight control, reduced bloating, and improved liver and heart health. Reducing alcohol consumption can lead to improved physical and mental health.Exercise and other healthy behaviors can serve as alternatives to alcohol.Seeking support and medical attention is important for heavy drinkers.Dry January can be a personal journey of reducing alcohol consumption.Societal norms around alcohol consumption can and should change.The future of alcohol consumption includes better non-alcoholic options.

Did you know that a small organ near your penis could be the key to understanding your sexual health and wellness? We're taking you on a journey to uncover the secrets of the prostate. We'll discuss how it functions, why it's essential, and what happens when it's not in its prime condition.Hear from an expert who not only treats patients with prostate-related issues but also shares personal experiences that highlight the organ's significance. We're breaking down complex medical concepts into understandable terms. Learn about the prostate's role in erectile function, the consequences of its enlargement, and the interconnected nature of prostate and erectile health.Tune in to this podcast for an informative, engaging, and potentially life-changing discussion about prostate health. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and take control of your health.--------------About Dr. RossDr. Rachael Ross is a distinguished figure in American functional medicine with a specialized focus on men's health. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, inspired by her father's health challenges. A board-certified family medicine physician and clinical sexologist, Dr. Ross has made a global impact, coaching thousands on sexual and reproductive health, relationships, and sex. She's also the founder of the Dr. Rachael Institute, where she trains and certifies sexologists, fostering stronger family bonds.Dr. Ross's academic credentials include degrees from Vanderbilt University and Meharry Medical College, with a Ph.D. mentored by Dr. William Granzig. Beyond her professional life, she is a family-oriented person, enjoying life with her husband, two daughters, and a small dog. Her leisure activities include biking, tennis, cooking, and family walks. Dr. Ross gained wider public recognition as a co-host on "The Doctors" and has contributed to various major publications and TV shows, including Dr. Phil and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.Connect with Dr. RossFor more insights and to connect with Dr. Rachael Ross, visit her websites at RR Wellness Consulting and The Dr. Rachael Institute. You can also follow her and get regular updates on:FacebookInstagramLinkedIn--------------If you liked this episode, please SUBSCRIBE, like, leave a comment, and share so we can keep bringing you valuable content that gets results!--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://sexualhealthformenpodcast.com/prostate-sexuality-connection--------------Ready to empower your health journey? Secure your FREE PDF copy of the “5 Natural Solutions to Overcome ED”...

Hailing from Belle Glade, Florida, Dr. Brown shares a childhood steeped in diverse cultural experiences, raised by both grandparents and exposed to various cultures while studying across different states.As an Associate Professor at Meharry Medical College, Dr. Brown's dedication to reducing health disparities is evident in her focus on epidemiology, employing principles to advocate for health promotion, prevention, and education. Her journey, from earning her undergraduate and Master of Public Health degrees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to attaining her Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh, is a testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and equity.Previously serving as the Director of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at Florida International University, Dr. Brown's work aimed at preparing students from underrepresented backgrounds for doctoral study, perpetuating the legacy of Dr. Ronald E. McNair.Her profound dedication extends beyond academia. As a proud pet parent to Kirby, the lively toy poodle, and an adored “Tee Tee Nanny” to four nieces and two nephews, Dr. Brown's compassionate spirit radiates through both her professional and personal spheres.Join us as we celebrate the impactful odyssey of Dr. Vanisha Lockett Brown, a true inspiration illuminating paths to success and advocacy in health and education.

Embark on an inspiring episode as we sit down with Dr. Mattingly, a distinguished alumna of Meharry Medical College. She not only transitioned from being a full-time emergency medicine to building a thriving practice from 0 to 20 offices. She also talks about her journey into farming and earning passive income.

Join host Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, PhD, MD, as we step inside the minds of healthcare leaders across the country with a new series aimed at spreading factual, informative and inspiring knowledge through conversations with a list of influential and educated health and policy experts in various fields. Dr. Hildreth is an infectious disease expert and researcher and CEO and president of one of the country's four HBCU medical institutions, Meharry Medical College. This first season we'll tackle important issues like the need for diversity and health equity in healthcare and why access to care for those in underserved communities matters more now than ever. 

One shameless confession that I have is my love for watching the show "Hannah Montana" on Disney Channel as a kid. The concept of living two different personas as a normal student in the daytime and a rockstar at night spoke to my reality of wanting to be so many things as a child: an actor, a doctor, a dancer, a marine biologist (despite me not knowing how to swim), you name it. This is actually a running theme across our expert guests on the series, who are experts in medicine and science and, at the same time, creatives in their own arenas. Because it's the Holiday season, my gift of a guest to all of you is one truly like Miley Stewart to the pop star on stage. But she is no ordinary girl in the daytime; she actually saves lives and then literally catwalks to the runway and the camera flashes.We are joined in this episode by Emergency Medicine resident physician and signed fashion model Dr. Samantha Tall. She received her BA in Psychology and Linguistics at Emory University and her MD from Meharry Medical College. She is currently completing her medical residency in Brooklyn, New York. In 2019, she became a part of the Brigham and Women's Hospital STARS Program, where she helped find validation of ICD codes in cardiac amyloidosis. Outside of the trauma bay and triage rooms, Dr. Tall is a commercial and runway fashion model who has been featured in Picton Magazine, Your Williamson, and Mundane Magazine. She has also been seen in the 2018 film Hal King as a background actor.Livestream Air Date: February 13, 2023Follow Samantha Tall, MD: InstagramFollow Friends of Franz Podcast: Website, Instagram, FacebookFollow Christian Franz Bulacan (Host): Instagram, YouTubeThankful to the season's brand partners: Covry, House of M Beauty, Nguyen Coffee Supply, V Coterie, Skin By Anthos, Halmi, By Dr Mom, LOUPN, Baisun Candle Co., RĒJINS, Twrl Milk Tea, 1587 Sneakers

Do you struggle with acne? Hormonal acne results from imbalances in hormone levels, leading to breakouts in adulthood - such as during pregnancy, after, and around perimenopause and menopause. No matter your age or the root cause of your hormonal acne, breakouts can affect self-esteem and result in scarring. Today's special guest Dr. Clay provides insights into recognizing hormonal acne, the initial steps for treatment, strategies for boosting self-esteem, and her top skincare tips for everyone, whether dealing with acne or not. LISTEN UP!!! The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women's Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women's nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.  About Dr. Tiffany L. Clay-Ramsey Tiffany L. Clay-Ramsey, MD is a board-certified dermatologist serving the Atlanta metropolitan area. A proud product of Atlanta Public schools, she graduated magna cum laude from Dillard University in 2006 and subsequently earned her medical doctorate at Meharry Medical College where she became a member of AOA. She completed her dermatology residency at Saint Louis University where she served as chief resident. Dr. Clay-Ramsey has been practicing medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with Dermatology Affiliates since 2015. Her special interests include acne and psoriasis in skin of color, injectable fillers and neuromodulators as well as skin cancer detection and prevention. She spent the last two years on speaker's bureaus for psoriasis biologics. In addition to her patient education endeavors on social media, Dr. Clay-Ramsey has been featured in articles in The Washington Post and New York Magazine. She spends her free time with her husband and 2 sons and loves exploring new restaurants. Connect with Dr. Clay-Ramsey: IG: @dermdrclay Website: https://dermatologyaffiliates.com/ Stay Connected: BOOK your 1:1 virtual Women's Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights Facebook: @flourishheights Twitter: @flourishheights Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

All the news & knowledge you need to get you through your October 13, 2023. It's Feel Good Friday! . On This Day In History – Arna Bontemps; J. Saunders Redding; Meharry Medical College; Garland Anderson's “Appearances”;  Simone Biles . News From UNN - www.myunn.net . .Apple Music's Feel Good R&B Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/feel-good-r-b/pl.56d3b3cb77c64bfda735156ce8761ad9   All Episodes of This Is The G Podcast Are At: www.castropolis.net . #castropolispodcastnetwork #FeelGoodFriday #blackhistory #news #blackpodcast #podcast #ArnaBontemps #JSaundersRedding #MeharryMedicalCollege #GarlandAnderson #DailyPodcast #BlackDoctors #Appearances #atlantapodcast #McDonoughGa; SimoneBiles #AppleMusic

Today on Conflict Managed we are joined by the Rev. Robert Hall. Join us for a delightful conversation filled with insight and wisdom from Rev. Halls life and experiences. The Reverend Robert Hall is a native of Nashville, TN. He is a devoted husband and father to four amazing children. For the last 20 years, he has been motivating youth and adults through ministry, mentorship, and education. In 2006, he excepted his call to ministry and was ordained under the leadership of the Reverend Dr. Andrew Lee Stephens, founding pastor of the Village Church (PCUSA). He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology from the American Baptist College and his Master's in Education from Lipscomb University. He is, also, ordained in the National Baptist Convention. Over the last 10 years, Rev. Hall has served as Executive Pastor, Interim Pastor, and pulpit supply in the Presbyterian Church (USA), African Methodist Episcopal, National Baptist Convention, and United Church of Christ denominations. Rev. Hall served several years as an educator in the Metro Nashville Public School system teaching Ancient World and U.S. History. He is the Founding Pastor of Abundant Faith Fellowship in Nashville, TN. He serves as Chaplain and Special Advisor to the President at Meharry Medical College. He is also the newly appointed Organizational Ombuds at Meharry Medical College. Reverend Robert Hall brings a wealth of personal experience as a spiritual leader, entrepreneur, and former educator. Indeed, his high expectations of himself have created a pathway of success. He views all persons as already capable with many strengths, and he recognizes and uses the power of high expectations to help them see their own capacity for growth. He travels nationally to college campuses, schools, and churches speaking on his passion and focus on African American males of all ages and their definition of manhood and masculinity in the 21st century. He holds memberships in several professional and service organizations, such as the International Ombudsman Association, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Because of his calling, ability to communicate, and reputation for professionalism, he is often asked to facilitate, speak to, and serve people across religious, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic lines, cultivating them to know their fullest potential to live their best lives. Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

This episode features Dr. Sha-Ron Jackson-Johnson, MD and general surgery specialist at Indiana Surgical Associates, as well as Dr. Anastasia K Siatras, DO and a specialist in diagnostic radiology at Methodist Hospitals. Dr. Jackson-Johnson is a native of rural Helena, Arkansas and a proud alumnus of Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College and was selected for membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati and served as Chief Resident from 2013-2014. During her surgical training, Dr. Jackson-Johnson worked as a research fellow at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles where she studied physiologic mechanisms of lung injury and repair in transgenic mouse models. She has presented her basic science and clinical research at national meetings and has authored several abstracts and manuscripts. Following completion of surgical residency, Dr. Jackson-Johnson joined the surgical faculty of the University of Cincinnati where she worked closely with the City of Cincinnati Health Department to provide surgical services to medically underserved patient populations. Dr. Jackson-Johnson is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Black Academic Surgeons. In the fall of 2016, she enthusiastically joined Indiana Surgical Associates. Dr. Jackson-Johnson offers expertise in broad based General Surgery, including advanced laparoscopic procedures. She maintains robust interest in the elimination of health care disparities, recruitment and retention of women and minorities in surgical specialties and the provision of excellent medical student education.Dr. Siatras is an alumnus from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. Early on in her career, Dr. Siatrist knew that radiology was a fit for her. Everday, Dr. Siatras embraces every patient interaction that makes her work meaningful. She strives to instill hope in all of her patients. When she isn't working, she values the time that she gets to spend with her family. Siatras believes in putting the best of herself into the world through the things she is passionate about, and encourages others to do the same. GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

Our city is about to choose a new mayor, and election day is less than two weeks away — Thursday, September 14th. Freddie O'Connell and Alice Rolli are the finalists in a race that many consider one of the most pivotal in Nashville's history. On Aug. 23, Meharry Medical College and the Urban League of Middle Tennessee hosted a virtual mayoral forum in partnership with WPLN and the Tennessee Lookout. Today we'll bring you a special broadcast of the forum, which focused on historically underserved communities. Guests: Freddie O'Connell, candidate for mayor Alice Rolli, candidate for mayor Ronald Roberts, moderator Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College This episode was produced by Steve Haruch. Special thanks to Michelle Steele, Kenneth Morris, Holly McCall, Casey Newcomer and Marjorie Pomeroy-Wallace.

Welcome to The History of Eyecare, a podcast series that is dedicated to exploring the past so that we can better shape the future. In today's episode, host Dr. Morgan Micheletti interviews guest Dr. Frank Bowden III, an ophthalmologist and founder of Bowden Eye and Associates. He served in the Navy for 12 years and was recognized with two medals for his service. He was the ophthalmologist for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars for 23 years. To begin, Dr. Bowden III grew up in Knoxville, TN and his parents were the first in his family to go to college. He participated in a regional science fair where he made a paper mâché of a human eye. He went to the University of Tennessee and was accepted into medical school after 3 years. He received a military scholarship through the navy and attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville. He finished medical school, got accepted into the ophthalmology program, and was the first African American to complete the training at the time. He was stationed in Jacksonville, FL as the staff ophthalmologist for the hospital and after 3 years, he went to Philadelphia for a year-long cornea fellowship. He went back to Jacksonville for private practice and became the second cornea specialist in the city. He helped form Baptist Eye Institute and was asked to be the ophthalmologist for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The craziest thing he saw was when the defensive tackle had an eye injury from a bar fight. He had a laceration on his cornea and did the repair and a cataract removal a week later. He had to deal with this player's agent and the local press, but he was rehabilitated to play the next season even with stitches in his cornea. He ended up with 20/25 vision and saved his career. As an African American surgeon, he recalls facing hesitancy and challenges as part of his training. One of the surgeons in his residency program had reservations against him being there, but, at the end of his residency and with all of his accolades, this surgeon came up to Dr. Bowden and said that even though he complained about him, he now fully supported him. He had multiple challenges but also many wonderful experiences and says if you're prepared and conduct yourself professionally, people will want to help you get to where you want to be. He says you have to challenge yourself and continually learn and adapt. Key Topics: 0:42 - Introducing today's guest, Dr. Frank Bowden III. 1:34 - Dr. Frank Bowden III's medical journey. 13:58 - Dr. Bowden III shares what it was like being the ophthalmologist for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. 18:37 - His journey as an African American surgeon. 24:25 - What did you feel was the most important innovation in your career? 36:03 - His advice for anyone who feels like they're not supported. 40:14 - Did you feel the bar was higher for you? 42:16 - His mentors' impact on his career.

  Nashville General Hospital CEO Joseph Webb,D.Sc., MSHA, FACHE, joins Eric to discuss how the hospital is using innovation to fulfill its mission and vision to improve the health and wellness of Nashville  – one neighbor at a time. During the conversation, Dr. Webb shares details on two innovative initiatives Nashville General implemented to address health equity and transform care delivery. Food Pharmacy - In 2018, Nashville General launched the Food Pharmacy to provide access to food for individuals living with food insecurity and to educate those individuals about which foods best fit within the care plan based on their chronic conditions. Congregational Health and Education Network (CHEN) -  Launched in 2017, CHEN is a 501(c)(3) faith-based initiative with local churches and educational institutions with a primary focus on reducing health disparities for communities of color through education attainment, access to healthcare, and health literacy. Currently, CHEN includes 100 faith-based organizations of all denominations throughout Nashville. In addition, Dr. Webb provides a blueprint to help other health organizations implement similar, innovative programs to promote healthy communities and reduce health disparities.   About Dr. Webb Since joining Nashville General in 2015, Dr. Webb has successfully led efforts to improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience and grow revenues.  Before joining Nashville General Hospital, Dr. Webb served as chief operating officer for Common Table Health Alliance in Memphis, Tennessee. As a former chief executive operating officer for Methodist Le Bonheur South Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, he held additional chief executive roles for Healthcare Services of America at Coastal Carolina Hospital and Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Dr. Webb is board certified in Healthcare Management and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Nationally, he serves as a board member of America's Essential Hospitals and as chairman of the Governance Committee. He serves on the board of the Nashville chapter of the American Heart Association and as a board member of NashvilleHealth. Dr. Webb is a member of Omega Psi Phi, Incorporated.  Dr. Webb earned a Doctorate of Science in Health Services Administration and a Master of Science in Hospital and Health Services Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health and Physical Education from Tennessee State University.   About Nashville General Hospital A leading safety net hospital with 150 beds and more than 22 clinics. Nashville General Hospital serves as the index teaching hospital for the historic Meharry Medical College.  Nashville General has earned multiple accreditations for its evidence-based measures and practices that provide quality healthcare. These include The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval accreditation, NCQA PatientCentered Medical Home accreditation, the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program, accreditation by the Commission on Cancer for Nashville General's Robert E. Hardy Cancer Center, and Level 3 TNCPE Performance Excellence Award.   The hospital also has increased its revenue sources through expanded healthcare services and launched initiatives to attract new commercially insured patients. These efforts ensure that every patient receives high-quality care at Nashville General Hospital regardless of their ability to pay.  

— In Dr. Tiffanie Tate's book, Lillie and Linda, two little sisters, want to make every adult happy. It was just their mother and them living alone. During the time their mother had a new boyfriend, he helped take care of them. At first, he was nice, but then he changed. It took Lillie and Linda some time to realize that making everyone happy isn't always the best thing if it hurts them. Identifying abusive situations and providing directions for seeking help and reporting abuse are some of the goals of Dr. Tiffanie's work. Valeria interviews Dr. Tiffanie Tate — She is the author of “Bad Touching.”  Originally from Compton, California, Tiffanie Tate, M.D. is a Christian, mother, servant, listener, and medical doctor, who now resides in the Inland Empire. Her interest in becoming a physician began when she was in middle school, while volunteering with her church to help the homeless in Los Angeles.  She saw people who were both hungry and sick.  She wanted to do more than serve food.  She wanted to help them in a meaningful way. With a love for science and math, she applied herself fully in school.  This was not easy as she had many distractions.  Both of her biological parents struggled with drug addiction.  And while she never met her father, she heard he was homeless and often wondered whether her father was one of the homeless she and her church were helping.  With the loving support of her maternal family and specifically, her maternal Aunt, known as “Momtee,” Tiffanie received the love, support, and stability she needed to thrive.  Dr. Tate earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and a Medical Doctorate degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.  After serving as a medical officer in the United States Navy during the Global War on Terror, she completed her residency in obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She practiced in Tennessee and California before sustaining a life altering injury. Dr. Tate has served as a volunteer within the local community, in churches, and with her sorority, given lectures to family practice residents, and in the numerous places where she has lived. She began writing poems as an outlet after she was medically retired following six surgeries over two years following an injury. She wrote her first book, FloweTry: A Collection of 108 Poetic Flows on Life, Love, and Liturgical Issues to help encourage and uplift herself and others. Bad Touching is her second book but her first children's book. In the Fall, her third book, second children's book, titled Little Engine Mia Sings, addressing bullying, will be published. She has two spectacular children in college—Nathaniel and Mia, and Dr. Tate enjoys singing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. To learn more about Dr. Tiffanie Tate and her work, please visit: Instagram (@drtiffanietatemoore) or Facebook         — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Increasing diversity in the field of oncology is an ongoing task. Our next guest has made it her mission to increase those ranks as well as becoming the first African American woman to be a Brigadier General in the US Air Force. Dr. Edith Mitchell describes her early years growing up in rural Tennessee (2:52), the motivation for joining the Air Force in the 70's (7:33) and strategizing to increase ethnic diversity in medicine and oncology (16:53). Speaker Disclosures Dr. David Johnson: Consulting or Advisory Role – Merck, Pfizer, Aileron Therapeutics, Boston University Dr. Patrick Loehrer: Research Funding – Novartis, Lilly Foundation, Taiho Pharmaceutical Dr. Edith Mitchell: Leadership – Corvus; Honoraria - Sanofi, Exelixis; Consulting or Advisory Role Company - Genentech, Novartis, Merck, Bristol Myers Squib; Speakers' Bureau – Ipsen; Research Funding Company - Genentech, Sanofi  Resources (related podcasts, courses or articles) If you liked this episode, please follow the show. To explore other educational content, including courses, visit education.asco.org. Contact us at education@asco.org. TRANSCRIPT  Disclosures for this podcast are listed on the podcast page.   Pat Loehrer:  Welcome to Oncology, Etc., an ASCO Education Podcast. I'm Pat Loehrer, Director of Global Oncology and Health Equity at Indiana University.  Dave Johnson: And I'm Dave Johnson, a Medical Oncologist at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. If you're a regular listener to our podcast, welcome back. If you're new to Oncology, Etc., the purpose of the podcast is to introduce our listeners to interesting and inspirational people and topics in and outside the world of oncology. Pat Loehrer: Imagine knowing in your heart what you wanted to be in life. It usually takes people decades to figure that out, but our next guest knew at age three that she wanted to be a doctor and, later in high school, to be an oncologist. She's achieved much in her lifetime and has incorporated the "pay it forward" by mentoring many others. Dave Johnson: Our guest today is Dr. Edith Mitchell. I first met Edith over 40 years ago when we were both starting out our careers as junior faculty. She grew up in rural Tennessee, and as Pat mentioned, remarkably, she chose a career in oncology at a very early age in high school, despite the fact that oncology was barely a specialty at that time and the lack of role models, particularly role models of color, and women in particular. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with distinction from Tennessee State University and a medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and Richmond.   In 1973, while still attending medical school, Edith joined the Air Force, receiving a commission through the Health Profession Scholarship Program, and eventually rose to the rank of Brigadier General. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville and a fellowship at Medical Oncology at Georgetown University. Her research interests are broad and involve new drug evaluation, development of new therapeutic regimens, combined modality therapy strategies, patient selection criteria, and supportive care for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.  She is the leader of the GI oncology program at Jefferson Medical College, Director of the Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, and Enterprise Vice President for Cancer Disparities at Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. She's held a number of leadership positions, including those in ASCO, and she's a former president of the National Medical Association. I could go on forever. So, Edith, welcome, and thanks for joining us on Oncology, Etc.  Dr. Edith Mitchell: And thank you so much for the invitation, Dave and Pat, it is a pleasure.  Dave Johnson: You grew up on a farm, as I recall, in Tennessee. Perhaps you could tell us a little about your early life.  Dr. Edith Mitchell: I grew up on a farm that my great grandfather's mother received about 1863 when the Emancipation Proclamation was made. I was the fifth child in my family. My parents were working, my older siblings were in school, so my great-grandparents were my babysitters, so I spent a lot of time with them. He was 89 at the time, became ill, and I overheard family members and neighbors say that they couldn't take him to the hospital because Blacks were not treated properly in the hospital, so they were going to take care of him at home. A physician made a house call. When he left, I told my great-grandfather, “Pa, when I grow up, I'll be a doctor just like Dr. Logan and I'll make sure you get good health care.”  So, at three years, I decided I would become a doctor and I would make sure that Blacks received good health care. My work in disparity started when I was three. So, after my sophomore year in high school, there was a National Science Foundation program in Memphis at LeMoyne-Owen College. So, I applied and was accepted. And part of the time in Memphis that year, we were given opportunities to go to St. Jude. So my time at St. Jude made the decision that I would become an oncologist. I became really fascinated by cancers and in pathology, use of the microscope, and how cancers were all different, how they varied from the normal tissue for areas such as the colon or the stomach or the pancreas. Dave Johnson: It's amazing that that early in your life you made that kind of decision.  Can I back up just one moment? I want to ask you briefly about the doctor that visited your great-grandfather, Dr. Logan.  Dr. Edith Mitchell: Dr. Logan was a family physician, African American, and he had a great interest in Blacks being healthy. In fact, when the polio vaccine was made public, Blacks could only go one day per week because you couldn't go the times when whites were there. Dr. Logan obtained the vaccine and he would line the children up at his office. He gave me my first polio vaccine. He was a very handsome man. And, you know, Dave, I found out later that the medical school that he attended in Memphis was one of the ones closed as a result of the 1910 Flexner Report. So he had to go to Meharry in Nashville and take other courses to maintain his license to practice medicine.  Pat Loehrer: Were you the first one to go into medicine? Tell me about that background and how your family influenced you personally.  Dr. Edith Mitchell: Neither of my parents finished 8th grade, but they were very smart. They pushed their seven children to do well. They provided educational materials in our home and encouraged us to work and to take advantage of opportunities. Dave Johnson: Let's move forward a little bit. I thought I knew a lot about you, Edith, but I didn't realize that you were a Brigadier General. What was the motivation for joining the service in the ‘70s when you were at med school? Was it scholarship funding, or was there just patriotic zeal or a little of both? Dr. Edith Mitchell: My main objective was, for financial reasons - a scholarship covering all expenses of medical school, plus a monthly stipend. When I was in medical school, one of my laboratory instructors told me about this new scholarship program, and I said, "Okay, I just want to graduate from medical school." So he says, "Well, I know people in the surgeon general's office. I'll have them send you the information." He did, and I looked at it and didn't remember David, that my husband filled out the application. After my neurosciences final exam, I came home, and he says, "Your commission came in the mail today." So I said, "Okay." He says, "Well, I can swear you in. We can't do it at home because you have to have a witness. You take a nap, and then we're going out to job control, which was where all the aircraft controlled, the control room." We went there. We've got a picture of the swearing-in, and we then went to the officers club. It was Friday, and there were lots of people in his group from the Air Force Academy, from Citadel, Virginia Tech, and others. And they were all talking. "Yeah, Edith got a mail-order commission.”  So I owed the Air Force two years, and I practiced at Andrews Air Force Base, which was the presidential squadron. You hear the president always leaving Andrews Air Force Base. So I think I was 29 maybe, but I was young, and here I was taking care of senators and other important people in government, and these are people I'd only seen on TV before. So I had a really good experience. I received many accolades, but also many letters from people for whom I cared for. And I was therefore invited to stay on in the Air Force, either go to Walter Reed or to San Antonio. I said, "No, I'm going to Georgetown." So one of the VIPs, if I mentioned his name, you would know, said and wrote a letter for me that the Air Force should give me whatever I wanted and whatever I needed to continue in the Air Force. So I received my Air Force pay while I was a fellow at Georgetown.  So I stayed on. I got promoted early and engaged in Air Force work. I loved it, and I did well in that atmosphere and stayed on. After my second child was born, I decided I could not continue active duty and take care of two kids. So I left the Air Force, went to the University of Missouri, and someone called me one day and said, "You know, I hear you are at the University of Missouri now. Would you consider joining the National Guard?" I went, “ Joining the National Guard? Why would the National Guard want an oncologist?” And the information was, the Air National Guard wants good doctors, and you've got a great record. They invited me to St. Louis to just see the National Guard squadron there. I filled out the application while I was there and in a few days was appointed to the National Guard.  So after being there for a few years, I was discussing with one of the higher-ranking people in the National Guard who was in Washington, but visiting St. Louis. He said to me, "You know, you've done great work." He had gone through my record, and he said, "And you know, you're one of the people being considered to be in a group for promotion. Promotion at that time meant that it was a higher rank." So he said, "There's one thing you don't have in your records, however, and other competitors in your group have." I said, "What's that?" “You haven't been to flight school.” I said, "Okay." He said, "And everybody who is going to be competing with you will have gone to flight school, and having a flight record will be an important part."  So I was in my 40s. My oldest child was 14. I went to flight school and I got my certification, and obviously, I got promoted. And I am the first woman doctor to become a General in the history of the Air Force. And it was really interesting. I'm a Brigadier General. I'm invited to give a talk someplace, and there were lots of people there. So the person introducing me said, "And she is the first African American woman to become a General in the history of the United States Air Force." So I get up to speak and I thank him for this introduction. And I said, "Yes, I was the first Black woman physician to become a General. I said, but, you know, my ancestry says that I'm 30% something white. So I guess I was the first white woman, too." There was a big roar. But I loved every opportunity, and I worked hard at every opportunity.  So when I was in the active duty Air Force, I was chief of the cancer center at Travis Air Force Base. So I made my application for research with the Northern California Oncology group, got, they said, one of the highest ratings of the applicants at that time. And I received a phone call from Air Force administration saying “Congratulations, but the Air Force cannot accept this funding from the National Cancer Institute.” There is a law saying you can't transfer money from one area of the government to the other, as they called it, a "gift," but it was a grant. So I call Phil Schein and I tell him about the situation. And he already knew that I had received a top report, and he knew that I had the grant before I knew. So he says, "Well, let's see what we can do.”  Now, remember, Vince DeVita was the NCI Chair at that time and Dr. Rosenberg. At every ASCO meeting Phil, Vince, and Dr. Rosenberg would get together and they would bring their fellows. And Bill said, “Let me see what I can do.'" So somebody at NCI made some things happen. And I got this call from Saul Rosenberg. "Edith, congratulations." So I said, "Well, thank you, but I didn't expect a phone call from you." And he says, "Well, there have been some changes. Your grant, the face sheet has been changed." I said, "Oh.”  Pat Loehrer: Your husband again. Dr. Edith Mitchell: I can't say who or what, but it had Stanford on it. So my grant went to Stanford. I'm sure they appreciated the kick you get. But Dr. Rosenberg said, "Your grant is now Stanford. We're setting up an account for you at Stanford, and the funding goes to Stanford.” So I had people working for me at the Air Force Cancer Center who were Stanford employees. Dave Johnson: Edith, there are still too few African American and particularly African American men in medicine. What's your perspective on that?  Dr. Edith Mitchell: I think that many people are not given opportunities, and I've been concerned about Blacks and other racial and ethnic minorities not entering medicine, and particularly regarding oncology. So fewer than 5% of all practicing physicians in this country identify as Black. Little more than 5% identify as Hispanic. And I've been trying to do something about that. So ECOG-ACRIN has been very good about allowing me, and I set up with others, but I was the lead, a program for individuals - they could either be medical students, residents, fellows, or early faculty - to attend ECOG-ACRIN. And as a result of that program, we identified 12 individuals for each of the two ECOG-ACRIN annual meetings. We bring people in, and that has been a success. There's one person I introduced when she was a resident, she then did a fellowship in oncology, and it is now in her first year as faculty. And we have students mainly from Tennessee State. I do maintain very close relationships with Tennessee State, and I have the first Tennessee State student who has just been admitted to medical school at Jefferson. So trying to work with them.  As a result of my work with the National Medical Association and the International Myeloma Foundation, we have a group of medical students that have been mentored for oncology. Whether they will become oncologists, I don't know, but they all 12 are doing well in medical school, and with some anticipation they might select oncology as their area of specialty. We set them up with an individual mentor, various oncologists around the country, and they have conducted research with their mentor.  So I'm doing things that I think will be helpful to individuals. And I think we're not giving Blacks enough opportunities. Even in entering medical school, the number of Blacks entering most majority medical schools is still very low. Somewhere nine or ten students per year, Blacks entering medical schools. And also there has been a study conducted by the ACGME, which is the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, looking at graduate studies in oncology. Do you know that most of the oncologists have been trained at a few medical schools? And there are, I think it was 109 programs did not have a single minority student in the fellowship program. And that's terrible. I think that all fellowship programs should have some racial or ethnic fellows in their programs. Dave Johnson: Yeah. One of the disturbing statistics that I've read from the AAMC is that the number of African American men applying to medical school in 2023 and 2022 is actually less than the number that applied in the ‘70s. It's puzzling to me why we've not been able to attract young men into the medical profession, and perhaps it's because there's a sense of not being wanted or encouraged into the profession. More African American women are applying, but even that number is small, at least in terms of the increase in what we've seen. Pat Loehrer: Edith. You're also the Associate Director of Diversity Affairs at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. What does the recent Supreme Court decision against Harvard in terms of admissions policy, how are you viewing that now at Jefferson? Dr. Edith Mitchell: So I think that the Supreme Court decision certainly was disappointing, but it is what it is, and we've got to deal with it. That is the Supreme Court. So my suggestion and what I am telling students that they have to do, you do have the essay. So when I applied to medical school, I did not talk about Dr. Logan, my growing up on the farm, or my parents not finishing 8th grade. But if I were applying to medical school now, I would use all of that background to include in my essay. And the Supreme Court didn't say that you couldn't include that information in your essay. It said the schools could not use your racial background as a part of the equation, but your letter is still there, and therefore, I would include all of that in the essay, so that you do have an advantage. We've just got to be able to do what we've got to do, not put the university or the medical school at risk because of the Supreme Court decision. But there's nothing in that decision that says you can't include that information in your letter. Dave Johnson: I have one question. What career advice would you offer your younger self? If you could speak to your 30-year-old self based on your knowledge, experience, what career advice would you give yourself? Dr. Edith Mitchell: So the one thing that I did not do when I was about 30 years old and I'm not sure I even knew about it, I think I could have done more in health policy, and the one thing that I have not done is become a White House fellow. And that's usually early in your career plan. But I think my research would have suffered had I done that. And I still say I don't know that I made bad choices. Dave Johnson: No, you didn't make bad choices. Knowing you, you could have been a White House fellow and done everything else you did. Pat Loehrer: And your husband did not make a bad choice either. Dave Johnson: Evidently not. Pat Loehrer: Edith, thank you so much for joining us. You've had such an incredible life, and it's so rich, and we deeply appreciate your spending time with us.  I want to also thank all our listeners of Oncology, Etc, which is an ASCO Education Podcast. This is as you know, where we talk about oncology medicine and everything else. If you have an idea for a topic or guest you'd like to see on the show, please email us at education@asco.org. To stay up to date with the latest episodes and explore other educational content, visit education.asco.org. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions.   Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.  

In this episode Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC and Mark Persaud, DDS discuss tongue tie both from a parent's and provider's perspective and how all of this led to Dr Persaud and his wife Amelia Persaud to create a multi-therapy office.  The strategy here was to allow parents one location, one place to centralize care.  More than that, this central design facilities provider communication and true learning from each other.  Listen for more details about this groundbreaking tongue tie center of Atlanta.Podcast Guest: Mark Persaud, DDS and his wife, Amelia OTR/L, IBCLC built their own specialty practice from the ground up almost three years ago, where they focus on tethered oral tissues (TOTs) and therapy under one roof.  The focus and passion behind his practice is to educate parents and walk them through the TOTs release process in a way that he felt was lacking when he went through these issues as a parent himself. Both of his children exhibited multiple signs and symptoms of TOTs as infants, and despite exhausting consultations with different medical professionals, he felt that there was a missing piece of the puzzle in improving their issues.  This sent him and his wife down the rabbit hole of airway focused dentistry and therapy.  Through several continuing education courses and a practice that focuses only on TOTs and therapy, Dr. Persaud has a unique exposure that allows him to look beyond the lens of just performing frenectomies, but also understanding holistically, the importance of pre and post therapy rehabilitation and wound management, which he feels truly makes all the difference in providing patients with consistent and predictable results.  Dr. Persaud is from Queens, NY. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 2017, and completed an AEGD through NYU-Lutheran in Atlanta, Georgia, where he and his family settled. Although he still loves New York (to visit), the hustle and traffic congestion of the big city life drives him bonkers. He is a homebody that enjoys time with his two kiddos and awesome wife.  Aside from being an airway focused dentist, he finds himself becoming more into health and wellness, and would love to grow his airway focused practice into adding functional medicine in the upcoming years. Podcast host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 22 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  Katie is a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com

Italo M. Brown, MD MPH (Morehouse College '06, Boston University '08, Meharry Medical College '15) is a Board-certified Emergency Physician, an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine, and Health Equity & Social Justice Curriculum Thread Lead at Stanford University School of Medicine. Throughout his career, Italo has been at the frontlines of social medicine and health equity. Italo is the current Chief Impact Officer of T.R.A.P. Medicine, a barbershop-based wellness initiative that leverages the cultural capital of barbershops to address the physical and emotional health of Black men and boys. He is a former board member of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign, an organization that spearheads statewide advocacy efforts in support of the Affordable Care Act and Medicare/Medicaid Reform. Italo trained at Jacobi Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center, two Bronx Hospitals ranked among the top 20 busiest ERs in the country. In 2017, the National Minority Quality Forum named Italo among the 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health. An avid writer, Italo served with the ABC News Medical Unit, and has contributed health equity & wellness commentary to The New York Times, NPR, USA Today, GQ, Men's Fitness, and Bloomberg. Recently, Italo was selected to be among clinician leaders in access to care for the recurring Health Equity Leaders Roundtable, a new initiative by the White House Office of Public Engagement.

I'm so excited that Dr. Kevin Osteen is joining me this week for the Egg Whisperer Show. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meharry Medical College.   Since the 1990s, Dr. Osteen's research program has focused on environmental endocrine disruptors and how they impact endometriosis. His laboratory developed “organ-on-a-chip” technology, which is a tiny plastic “chip” about the size of a USB thumb drive that mimics the workings of the microenvironment of a human organ. Dr. Osteen's team created the first endometrium and endometriosis chip models. These “organ-on-a-chip” models provide a way to test and observe what happens in “normal” endometrium, and in those that have endometriosis. This technology changes the way doctors study this disease.   Dr. Osteen and I are talking about the organ-on-a-chip technology, endometriosis, and endocrine disruptors, and reproductive health. I'm excited to have him on the show, and hope you'll join us for this exciting and very timely conversation. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Learn more about Dr. Osteen here. Do you have questions about Egg Freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class.  The next live class call is on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Looking for the best products to support you while you're TTC (without harmful environmental toxicants)? Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Olivia O. Cardenas-Trowers, M.D., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida who specializes in treating female pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Cardenas-Trowers is a Senior Associate Consultant in the Department of Medical and Surgical Gynecology and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.Dr. Cardenas-Trowers earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, followed by a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Cardenas-Trowers is active in research and education. She has been awarded research funding and has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She is a national speaker and holds positions on several national committees including the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS). Social media: twitter: otrowers_md

In this episode of the Women Physicians Lead podcast, Dr. Lisa Herbert interviews Dr. Ariana Schulz Douglas, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and founder and medical director of Tula Wellness and Aesthetics, a medical practice in Tucson, Arizona focusing on women's integrative health and wellness. Dr. Ariana shares her story of transitioning from corporate medicine to starting her own practice and how going through menopause was instrumental in that decision. They discuss the challenges and difficulties of this period of transition and how it ultimately led to Dr. Ariana's holistic approach to patient care. The episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a new career path and the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, MD, FACOG is the author of the best-selling book, The Menopause Myth: What your mother, doctor, and friends haven't shared about life after 35. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Arianna then earned her Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at Martin Luther King Medical Center and UCLA School of Medicine, respectively. She later graduated from the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. She has served as clinical faculty at UCLA, the University of Maryland, and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. As a visionary and innovator in the women's health community, Dr. Arianna has received multiple awards, including Outstanding Women's Health Provider by Inside Tucson Business, Women of Influence: Business Woman of the Year award, the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona's: Woman of Impact award and the Enterprising Women of the Year award. You can get Dr. Arianna's book here: "The Menopause Myth" book by Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas: https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Myth-Mother-Doctor-Friends/dp/1599328941 Learn more about her here: Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas' website: https://www.drarianna.com You can join our community of like-minded women physician leaders at www.facebook.com/leadingladiesincharge for support and resources. Join our masterclass and gain the skills and competencies needed for healthcare leadership success! Learn more and sign up here.

We speak with PAEA Past-President Kara Caruthers about her path to becoming a PA and about her developing program at the Meharry College of Medicine's Department of PA Sciences. PA Caruthers also shares her personal perspective about the PA profession's recent doctoral summit held this month in Charlotte, NC.

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That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Dr. Randy Hines II goes "on call" with Dr. Erica Edwards, a Family Medicine Physician, in the latest episode of On Call With Dr. Randy. Together, they dive deep into Dr. Edwards' journey navigating through her daughter, Carle's, Level 3 Autism including her diagnosis, treatment measures and challenges they've encountered along the way. They even review Carle's progress thus far and how she makes strides in meeting her goals. Here's what to expect from the episode:   1:25 - Becoming a Family Medicine Physician 3:10 - Early signs & therapies 7:00 - Being a physician vs. being a mother 12:45 - Victim of bias 24:40 - Interactions with other children 29:20 - Early intervention tips 34:30 - Goals for Carle 42:10 - Words of Wisdom 43:25 - Randy's Random Question   Tweetable Quotes: “I'm very interested in preventive healthcare, as opposed to reactive health care.” - Dr. Erica Edwards “It was my job to get her where she needed to be." - Dr. Erica Edwards "I couldn't be her mother and her physician. I had to focus on being her mom." - Dr. Erica Edwards "My only goal for her is for her to reach her full potential." - Dr. Erica Edwards "What they say is not what they know." - Dr. Erica Edwards "Don't let yourself be too troubled with negativity." - Dr. Erica Edwards   About Dr. Erica Judge Edwards Erica Edwards, MD, FAAFP is a board certified family practice physician practicing in Austell, GA. She is a graduate of Meharry Medical College and completed her residency at University of Florida. She is an autism advocate, focusing primarily on early diagnosis and early intervention. Her 2.5 year old autistic daughter, Carle Emery, was diagnosed with autism at 21 months old and she credits early diagnosis and early intervention with changing the trajectory of her daughter's life. Her current goals include removing barriers that interfere with obtaining a diagnosis and improving access to care once a diagnosis is established. In 2022, she founded Carle Emery's World social media sites, which chronicles her family's journey navigating autism.    On Call With Dr. Randy Demographic Survey: Take the survey.   Contact Dr. Randy Hines II: https://www.drrandymd.com  IG: @_drrandy FB: @HinesEntertainment   LinkedIn: Dr. Randy Hines II Twitter: @_DrRandy TikTok: @_drrandy   Follow Dr. Edwards and Carle's Journey:  YouTube: Carle Emery's World TikTok: @CarleEmery IG: @Carle_Emery FB: Carle Emory's World

Quincy Quick is the associate vice president for research and sponsored programs and chief research officer at UIDP member organization Tennessee State University. Tennessee State, along with Fisk University and Meharry Medical College, is a local co-host for HBCU Engage, which will be held April 18-19, 2023, in Nashville. In a recent interview, Quick shared his vision for Tennessee State's research enterprise and why he supports HBCU Engage.

For today's show, you're going to hear an engaging, and wide-ranging, conversation between myself and my friend Dr. James Hildreth. We cover health equity, big data, climate change and the healthcare sector, and takeaways from the recent White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.    My co-panelist, Dr. James Hildreth, is the 12th President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, the nation's largest private, historically black academic health sciences center.  and in February 2021, Dr. Hildreth was named to President Biden's Health Equity Task Force. My conversation with Dr. Hildreth was part of an in-person event hosted on September 30th, 2022 by the Nashville Health Care Council.  Established in 1995, the Council is a premier membership association and has provided a foundation for collaboration in healthcare for nearly 30 years.   At this particular gathering, we convened nearly a decade of healthcare leaders who had graduated from the Council's Fellows program. Each year, a new class of experienced senior leaders from all of health care's sectors is brought together in Nashville to engage in a nationally unique discussion guided by renowned thought leaders. You can learn more about the Fellows program and how to apply at healthcarecouncilfellows.com.  I want to thank the Nashville Health Care Council for letting us share this event with our listeners.  

In today's episode, we're kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a complicated topic, and in this conversation, we're talking about family planning options for those who are considering having biological children.Our guest is Dr. Tiffanny Jones, OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist at Conceive Fertility Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tiffanny Jones became a reproductive endocrinologist because she felt connected to the impact she could have on the lives of patients looking to start or grow their families. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, and completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.In this episode, we discuss the unique considerations Black birthing persons may want to keep in mind when trying to conceive.We Also Talk About…What the egg-freezing process entails, and the ideal age to begin the process.How treatments such as IVF can help those experiencing certain fertility challenges.How conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis can impact fertility.Tests patients can ask for to learn more about their fertility status.How the occurrence of fibroids impacts Black people more than other communities.Resources:Learn more about Dr. Tiffanny's practice at Conceive Fertility CenterFollow Dr. Tiffanny Jones on Instagram @tjonesivfmdLearn more about Black Maternal Health Week by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.Episode 11: Reframing Fertility with Bri BraggsSponsors:The Jordan Harbinger Show | Add The Jordan Harbinger Show to your podcast line-up for thought-provoking interviews and insights from some of the greatest minds of our time. Subscribe to The Jordan Harbinger Show here.Frame of Mind Podcast | Learn how art and well-being intersect by listening to the Frame of Mind Podcast by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Subscribe to Frame of Mind here.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald, my friend J. Alexander Martin returns to share his excitement about the launch of the FUBU (For Us By Us) Network, a new streaming platform featuring quality movies, very authentic and raw content around topics, people and trends related to the hip hop culture and lifestyle. We also have HBCU grad Dr. Jaqueline Dow who's J Dow Fitness line can be found in over 1200 Targets how she combined her passion of entrepreneurship, health and fitness. Topics covered on this EpisodeFor Us By Us Network launch on April 1st FUBU's resurgence and collaboration with Forever 21 Best practices for creative entrepreneurs Building and sustaining generational wealth for the cultureMore on J. Alexander MartinThe acclaimed J. Alexander Martin has externalized many successful ventures in the fashion industry including the iconic clothing line FUBU –“For Us By Us” – serving as the co-founder and Vice President. Today, his kingdom includes a clothing line, a non-profit and a consulting firm. Through all of his endeavors, it is his innate talent and ability to predict trends that have caused him to impact the fashion world once again. Rightfully portrayed as the man who made urban culture a part of the mainstream, J's consistency in fashion has now given him a platform to emerge as an effectual leader once again.More or Dr. Jaqueline DowStarting J. Dow Fitness has provided Dr. Dow the opportunity to merge her background as a public health research scientist with practical approaches that empower women to live their healthiest and best lives.Dr. Dow believes that as a female entrepreneur, it is important that women continue to break barriers, relentlessly pursue their wildest dreams and leave a clearer path for the next generation. She frequently speaks on women's health issues and how that fueled her career as an entrepreneur. Dr. Dow is originally from Chicago, IL and earned a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences from the University of Illinois, a Master of Science from Meharry Medical College, an Executive Certificate in Health Policy from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and a Doctor of Public Health from Morgan State University.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.