Bonus Episode Alert!

This week we sat down with Dr. Ouida L. Brown, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, who is also a FAMU Rattler! Dr. Brown is an avid runner, cyclist, skier, and IronMan triathlete. She can relate to many of her patients from her plethora of injuries that she has incurred over the years from her love of sports. She also published an Amazon Best Seller titled “Running is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness” and hosts a weekly podcast which talks about movement in various forms for a mental health, holistic aspect.

Today we’re discussing:

-How running was the best form of therapy Dr. Brown could have asked for at the difficult time she was going through in her life.

-How to find the motivation to workout even when you feel like it’s more of a burden than a benefit.

-How to bounce back from multiple injuries

-Overcoming medical problems specific to the African American community

Make sure you follow Dr. Brown and check out her book “Running is Cheaper than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness”

Website: https://www.ouilifeouilove.com/

Bonus Episode Alert!

This week we sat down with Ms. Kendra Julien, a certified corporate wellness specialist with her own corporate wellness consulting business, KJ Wellness Services!

This episode is all about how our careers can stress us out to the point of wanting to quit! Join us as Kendra discusses:

-  How work can influence your personal life and beyond

-  How a lot of employers wait until something happens to increase employee wellness initiatives [Suicide, Heart Attacks, Strokes, etc]

-  How organizations can obtain funding to increase employee wellness activities

-  Virtual employee wellness activities that can be implemented

-  Creating healthy habits to help you cope with stress

Make sure you follow Kendra and reach out to her about employee wellness services at your current job!

Website: https://kjwellnessservices.com/

IG: healthandwellness_guru

This bonus episode features Vanessa Egbe, founder of Black Girls Do Public Health. Join us as we have meaningful conversations with other health practitioners about helping our communities to progress forward.

DA Health Connect and Vanessa discussed:

- Racism As A Threat to Public Health 

- Black Maternal Mortality

-Sexual Transmitted Infections among Black Adolescents.

Our season finale episode focuses on the mistrust of doctors within the African American community. Dr. Des & Ms. Tae take a deep dive into the reasons that many black people are opting to go to the emergency room versus visiting their primary care doctor. This could be due to racism in health care, past experiences or combination of so many factors! Make sure you get ready to hear some personal stories about physician interactions as well as hear what we can do as a community to combat the issue of patient mistrust. 

The article mentioned in this episode: Cassandra L. Hua, MGS, Anthony R. Bardo, PhD, MGS, and J. Scott Brown, PhD. Mistrust in physicians does not explain black-white disparities in primary care and emergency department utilization: the importance of socialization during the Jim Crow era. J Natl Med Assoc. 2018 December; 110(6): 540-546. doi:10.1016/j.jnma.2018.01.006

Join DA Health Connect & Black Girls Do Public Health on February  25th at 7pm, as we dive into topics discussed on the DA Health Connect  Podcast! The Public Health Run Down is a time  to share your opinion,  and jump in the conversation to increase health  equity within  everything we do!

Register Here--->https://famu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceisrTkjHdekJe5A1y9DYYteCbeQGt_h 

Space is limited so sign up asap! See you February 25th at 7pm!!!!

Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where   we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the   conversation about Health Equity.

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Today's episode discusses our prison system and how it not only affects the person going to prison but also the entire community. Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss how increased incarceration rates have led to an increase in teenage pregnancy's and sexually transmitted infections in black and brown communities. They also dive into the current system and how there is a need for more programs to assist the incarcerated and their loved ones with a smooth transition back into society.

The article mentioned in this episode: James C. Thomas, PhD, MPH, and Elizabeth Torrone, MSPH. Incarceration as Forced Migration: Effects on Selected Community Health Outcomes. Am J Public Health. 2006;96:1762–1765. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2005.081760.

Join DA Health Connect & Black Girls Do Public Health on February 25th at 7pm, as we dive into topics discussed on the DA Health Connect Podcast! The Public Health Run Down is a time  to share your opinion, and jump in the conversation to increase health  equity within everything we do! 

Register Here--->https://famu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceisrTkjHdekJe5A1y9DYYteCbeQGt_h 

Space is limited so sign up asap! See you February 25th at 7pm!!!!

Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where  we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the  conversation about Health Equity.

[ https://instagram.com/dahealthconnect ] [Clubhouse: @DrDes & @ar.taee]

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The prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) in African Americans in the United States is increasingly high. In fact, African Americans have the highest rates of HBP among any other race group. Join DA Health Connect as we address heart disease and stroke prevention through approaches centered on health equity, community-based programs, and awareness.

Here is a glance at this episode…

[0:50] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides background on Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, and major risk factors that affect the African American community.

[05:00] Ms. Des highlights a program initiative called Brothers (Barbers Reaching Out to Help Educate Routine Screenings)

[7:55] Ms. Tae shares her views about the article and the impact on the Black community.

[13:42] Do people like to be told what to do about their health?

[13:15] Dr. Des shares the concept of resilience when discussing the black community.

[14:44] Dr. Des discusses the food deserts that are in black neighborhoods.

[22:15] Dr. Des shares about diversity and inclusion in communities.

[25:55] Ms. Tae addressing cultural sensitivity and cultural alertness.

[30:30] Dr. Des provides statistics on morbidity and mortality rates among African Americans in the United States.

[37:47] Dr. Des shares a storytime: “Fighting to take the snacks away.”

[40:00] Food is not supposed to make you tired and heavy…. fuel your body with nutritional foods.

[45:49] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae provide health tips.

[47:08] American Heart Month…. Eat a heart-healthy meal this year!

The article mentioned in this episode: Hypertension in African Americans: Advances in community outreach and public health approaches. Ferdinand, D. P., Nedunchezhian, S., & Ferdinand, K. C. (2020). Hypertension in African Americans: Advances in community outreach and public health approaches. Progress in cardiovascular diseases, 63(1), 40–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2019.12.005

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This weeks episode focuses on housing and how it can affect your overall health. Dr. Des & Ms. Tae take a deep dive into how where you live can affect not only your overall health but also how long you'll actually live! 

Article Referenced: Housing and Health: Time Again for Public Health Action. Krieger, J; Higgins, D, American Journal of Public Health, May 2002.

Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where  we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the  conversation about Health Equity.

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Join DA Health Connect as we discuss and address the role social media plays on your mental health. 

Here is a glance at this episode…

[1:11] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides background on the eight-year study of social media impact on the mental health 

[3:11] Ms. Tae opens up with her mental health views and how social media plays a significant role. 

[9:15] Ms. Tae discusses how social media makes individuals seek validation.

[10:15] Ms.Tae discuss how the younger generation is dealing with social media in a pandemic

[15:06] Dr. Des talks about the stressors of social media and putting on a perfect face.

[19:25] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae talk about taking mental health breaks from social media. 

[24:00] Dr. Des shares how social media algorithm works.

[33:47] Ms. Tae poses the question: What age should parents let their kids get on social media?

[44:14] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae sneaking on social media *StoryTime*

[42:57] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae share their views on what the article needs for further research 

[47:09] Increasing research on social media influences on minorities mental health and chronic disease 

The article mentioned in this episode: Does time spent using social media impact mental health? An eight-year longitudinal study. Coyne, Sarah M.; Rogers, Adam A.; Zurcher, Jessica D.; Stockdale, Laura; and Booth, McCall, "Does time spent using social media impact mental health?: An eight year longitudinal study" (2019). 

Make sure you follow us on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Facebook, where we talk more about this episode & give some tips to continue the conversation about Health Equity.

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be traumatic and very stressful events in an individual's life. Join DA Health Connect as we discuss the negative impact on a child and the challenges they face later in life. We will address the challenges of ACEs, policymakers, and health practitioners to recognize the feasibility of success in preventing ACEs.

Here is a glance at this episode…

[0:46] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides background on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

[05:01] Ms. Tae opens up by discussing her perceptions of the article and her interest in ACEs.

[8:03] Dr. Des discusses her views on the health outcomes associated with ACEs.

[11:42] Dr. Des poses a question: Will the younger generation be affected by what they are currently witnessing in the current climate of racial brutality?

[14:44] Dr. Des shares the concept of resilience when discussing the black community.

[15:34] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss growing up in similar households.

[19:54] Dr. Des shares a storytime about a good samaritan.

[28:09] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss the school system and future recommendations for adolescents.

[36:13] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae talk about the "flight or fight."

[44:14] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss why identifying your ACEs score and seeking therapy are so important.

[47:27] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae suggest sparking more conversations about ACEs in the black community.

[52:09] Seeking resources and breaking the generational cycle.

The article mentioned in this episode: Trends in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the United States. Finkelhor, D. (2020). Trends in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the United States. Child Abuse & Neglect, 108, 104641.

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Join DA Health Connect as we discuss and address the role and responsibility of the Black Church and the growing concern of Black men's mental health. We will address the population's mental health concerns, viable solutions for the Black Church to address the community's mental health needs, and more.

Here is a glance at this episode…

[1:05] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and provides statistics on black men's health outcomes.

[05:01] Ms. Tae opens up by discussing her thoughts on the article and addressing black men's emotional and social support.

[16:41] Ms. Tae discusses how often churches open up about mental health in the church.

[18:48] Ms. Tae shares the feeling of vocalizing her mental health without feeling guilty.

[22:51] Dr. Des discusses Black men seeking therapy before getting into a relationship.

[21:56] Ms. Tae share a similar experience when she first heard about the murder of an unarmed black teenager.

[28:17] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss breaking barriers and changing our community.

[34:08] Dr. Des calls for a plan of action for all social workers, therapists, and health professions to help out in the congregation.

[38:17] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss the solutions and recommendations from the article.

The article mentioned in this episode: Black Male Mental Health and the Black Church: Advancing a Collaborative Partnership and Research Agenda. Robinson, M. A., Jones-Eversley, S., Moore, S. E., Ravenell, J., & Adedoyin, A. C. (2018). Black Male Mental Health and the Black Church: Advancing a Collaborative Partnership and Research Agenda. Journal of religion and health, 57(3), 1095–1107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0570-x

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