It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland

For nearly four decades the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer — including metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care. 

Ami V. Vakharia, MD Body & Breast Imaging Radiologist with Solis Mammography in Greensboro, NC joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to talk about the importance of mammography and other methods to detect brest cancer.  

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There is so much going on wars in Ukraine, The Central African Republic, and the Middle East are raging.  Prices are rising, hurricanes causing destruction and death are on the move, the uncertainty of the election.   People are dealing with a lot of things and struggling with a lot of things, so the question is it stress or something else.

Dr Nannette Smith Funderburk, Ph.D., LCMHC-S with The Social and Emotional Learning Group, PLLC joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD for a wide-ranging discussion about stress and mental health.  

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As we grow older, you might be wondering how you can maintain your physical and mental health. Both are equally important but seem to decline as you age. However, there are things you can do to help maintain good physical and mental health. 

Physiologist Hilton Ferguson joins Dr. Veita Bland with tips for keeping you healthy as you age. 

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An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet.  Studies show that having a pets can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood.

Dr. Alexandria Farris, DVM an associate veterinarian with Southeast Community Animal Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD with tips and advice for keeping your pets healthy.  

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According to the American Psychological Association’s latest Stress in America report, Generation Z—young adults born in the mid-1990s and early 2000s experienced a dramatic rise in psychological distress and depressive symptoms. In fact, researchers found that increases in Gen Z depression are more significant than in any other age group.

The report concludes that Gen Z adults and younger millennials are “completely overwhelmed” by stress.   Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Omi Dobbins, who has been treating Gen Z adults, younger millennials and their families cope with the pressures of post pandemic life, joins Dr. Veita Bland to discuss what is going with Gen Z. 

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Is COVID-19 On The Rise?

It’s A Matter Of Your Health – Season 5 Show #1 

The CDC reports that COVID-19 infections are on the rise.  Dr. Cynthia Snider, MD, MPH the medical director of infection prevention at Cone Health in Greensboro, NC joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to discuss, COVID and other infectious diseases. 

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How often should I get a mammogram?  Can lighting candles be harmful to my health?  Join Dr. Veita Bland as she answers your questions from our listen’s mailbag.  

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Elevated mortgage rates, out-of-reach home prices and record-low housing stock are the perennial weeds that experts say hopeful home buyers can expect to contend with this spring—and beyond. 

Nonetheless, buying a home remains the best financial investment one can make so says Real Estate Agent and financial expert Carmen Palmer.  She joins Dr. Veita Bland, for an interesting discussion about the economic and health value of homeownership.   

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Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women.  In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week Dr. Kardie Tobb the Director Women's Heart Health /Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic, Clinical Integration officer Center for Health Equity at Cone Health join Dr. Bland for a discussion about equinity issues in maternal health and how women of color can become advocates for their maternal health.   

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It may strike some as surprising, but the rates of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in older adults are rising. Older people who are sexually active may be at risk for diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydial infection, genital herpes, hepatitis B, genital warts and trichomoniasis.

Annette Bey, MD a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology physician and medical director for the Guilford County Division of Public Health joins Dr. Bland for a discussion about the reasons, treatments 

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