In this podcast, PAs, Guerlande and Lavette speak with cancer survivor and Tigerlilly angel advocate Shardell Artis. Shardell was diagnosed with breast cancer on September 2, 2020, during the height of covid. Listen to this podcast, where she speaks about her family history of breast cancer, her journey with breast cancer, what she is doing now, and her plans for the future.

https://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/

For women who are at average risk, begin screening at 40 years of age. If you are unsure of your level of risk, consult your medical provider for your screening intervals.

For more information on breast cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer.html

By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others, including but not limited to the patients you are treating. Consult your provider for any medical issues that you may be having. Additionally, the views reflected here are not necessarily those of Wingate University or any healthcare facility.

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death across racial and ethnic groups in the US. In this episode, we discuss the risk factors of developing heart disease, health disparities, education on prevention, and solutions to slow the progression of heart disease.

Please check out the link below for additional information:

Heart healthy foods NIH link: https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov/(X(1)S(zgscqwftsrhqhh55vsj0u03u))/default.aspx

Addiction assistance: SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Confidential free help from public health agencies to find substance use treatment and information.

1-800-662-4357

By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients you are treating. Consult your own provider for any medical issues that you may be having.  Additionally, the views reflected here are not necessarily those reflected by Wingate University or any healthcare facility.

In this episode, PAs Guerlande Louis and Lavette Shirley Elee introduce themselves, discuss the purpose of this podcast, and highlight the PA profession.  

Music by: Michael Stover (Big Stove) [email protected]

By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own provider for any medical issues that you may be having.  Additionally, the views reflected here are not necessarily the views reflected by Wingate University or any healthcare facility.