Globally, as of May 21, 2020, there have been 4,893,186 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 323,256 deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). The coronavirus is effecting individuals worldwide, with 68,347 confirmed cases in the continent of Africa. In today's episode, Dr. Howard discusses how the number of COVID-19 cases in parts of Africa has grown exponentially over the past few weeks, and the challenges facing individuals living in underserved communities in Africa. Dr. Joyce Moon Howard’s work and career is rooted in the global community healthcare movement, where she witnessed the transformative power and positive impact of neighborhood and community action on healthcare.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is frightening for all people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those with moderate to severe asthma could be at higher risk of having a severe case of the illness. COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs), cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. In this episode of Dr. P on the Pod, Dr. P talks with Dr. Carsten on why racial minorities are disproportionately affected by asthma and why they are at higher risk for serious COVID-19 complications.

Nurses are the backbone of the U.S. healthcare industry. In celebration of national nurses week, Dr. P and Dr. Martha A. Dawson, the 13th President of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), discuss the essential role of nurses and why young people of color should consider entering the field of nursing. Dr. Dawson shares the role of nursing and the influence of Florence Nightingale — how it has changed over time and what it is like now amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women. Alice Freeman calls for maternal health justice as Black women continue to experience high rates of maternal mortality. In conversation with Dr. P, Alice Freeman reminds us of the rich legacy and culture of Black women as midwives and how this ancient art of escorting humanity into the world is continuing to strive today even amid COVID-19.

This week on Dr. P on The Pod, Dr. P gets a real-life account from Tanya, John, and Janelle Asiedu on the loneliness and trauma caused by contracting the COVID-19 disease. Each family member describes their experience and how they battled through. Tanya reveals the extreme loneliness she felt being in isolation. Janelle, her daughter, is married and pregnant with her first child, recounts how anxious she was about the virus and its potential effects on her pregnancy. John, her father, is a medical professional who also became a victim to the coronavirus. He shares his symptoms and pleads for us to listen to the recommendation of the public health officials and stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Episode #71: Dr. LaPrincess Brewer & Mr. Robert "Clarence" Jones - Your Heart Health During COVID-19 by The Balm In Gilead

In our homes, community, congregations, and schools, we are mourning the loss of what was. Dr. Rayvann Kee II speaks candidly with Dr. P about finding comfort in such a difficult situation.He provides a glimpse into the process of working through tremendous grief and loss, so many of us are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bishop Smith has been saving bodies and souls for over 30 years. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Smith shares his medical, theology, and pastoral expertise on how to navigate through this global crisis.

Do you believe that "you are what you think?" Today's episode of Dr. P on The Pod features Kafui Dzirasa, MD, Ph.D., and his viewpoint on the State of Black Mental Health.

Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day "wake-up call" that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. On today's episode, Dr. P talks with Ms. Pamela Price, Deputy Director for The Balm In Gilead, on the importance of observing Diabetes Alert Day on March 24th.