If it's Thursday, then it's Dr. P on the pod! 
This week, Mr. Jefferson discusses why we must keep talking boldly and loudly about Black Health Equity. Tobacco is one of the leading causes of death among African Americans. No Menthol Sunday is coming up Sunday, May 15, 2022. 
We Must Act!

This week, Dr. P will be joined by Rita Lazenby, a Patient Education Liaison (PEL) from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, to discuss hereditary ATTR amyloidosis and the  importance of learning about genetic health history within families and some tools that may help, like genetic counseling and testing.

Content sponsored and provided by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

Lupus is a debilitating disease that affects African-American women 3x more than white women. In this week's episode, Dr. P chats with Ebony Scott and Diane Gross of the Lupus Research Alliance about this unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that is challenging to diagnose and treat.

If it's Thursday, it's Dr. P on the pod! 

Dialysis! Dialysis! Dialysis! Black Americans account for 35% of individuals living with chronic kidney disease. Today's guest, Sandra L. Gadson, MD, shares information on various causes of kidney disease that greatly impact African Americans.

Dr. P and Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen, Sr., share theological thoughts and laughter about the annual practices of Lent and how it compares to other religious customs in the world.

March is Myeloma Action Month! Dr. P highlights the importance of raising awareness about the impact of multiple myeloma on the African American communities with her guest, Dr. Hearn Cho. This informative discussion is a must listen to for every Black family.  

Today’s podcast is brought to you in partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb.

Dr. P welcomes Dr. Craig Cole and Bryon Daily to shed light on the facts about multiple myeloma, a disease that Black Americans are twice at risk of developing. 

Today’s podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

This week, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Dr. P welcomes Dr. Xellex Z. Rivera to the podcast for a candid conversation about empowerment for women and young girls, sisterhood, and how not to “make your mama’s mess your mess!”

This week, during the 33rd Annual National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, Dr. P shares the journey of praying and educating the faith community worldwide on HIV/AIDS with Dr. Marsha Martin. Dr. Martin highlights how the current Global AIDS Strategy focuses on ending inequalities and the AIDS epidemic. She also discusses the benefits of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for black women and others who may be at risk for HIV.

This week’s podcast is brought to you, in partnership, with the Centers for Disease Control PACT Program’s Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign.

This week, Dr. P’s launches the 33rd Annual National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS  and welcomes Dr. Typhanye Vielka Dyer for a candid conversation about epidemiology and the current impact of HIV within the Black community. 

This week’s podcast episode is brought to you in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) PACT Program’s Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign.