Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report with Craig Dawson

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Bongutu: Did he aspire to be a physician growing up? What it's like to practice medicine at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa., What exactly does a Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist do?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and PA Unites Against COVID.

Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Jada Shirriel, CEO of Healthy Start Pittsburgh. Join Craig as he discusses with Jada: What is the purpose of Healthy Start? What type of programs Healthy Start provides for expectant mothers. How expectant mothers can reach out to Healthy Start for assistance, and more!

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and PA Unites Against COVID.

Join Craig as he discusses with our guests Dr. Jonathan Han, Program Director, UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, and Dr. Winfred Frazier, Medical Director, UPMC St. Margaret Family Health Center in New Kensington:

Did they both always aspire to be physicians? What drives them to want to practice in the underserved communities? How has UPMC's commitment to build a 5 million dollar facility in New Kensington affected the way they are able to care for the underserved in the region?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and PA Unites Against COVID.

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Jonassaint:

Do post and pre-transplant statistics differ for the minority population as opposed to the general population?  What can the community do to combat liver disease?  What steps can UPMC take to ensure transplant equity?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Join Craig as he discusses with Wesley:

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Bledsoe:  Dr. Bledsoe's passion for working with the underserved in our community.  How the recent pandemic has affected the mental health and wellness of the minority community.  Programs that UPMC offers that can help those searching for mental health support.

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Sams:  Growing up did you always envision yourself as a dentist?  How can proper dental hygiene affect other health issues such as heart disease and diabetes?  Can you explain how the science of Oral Systemic Medicine can drastically affect our community?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Join Craig as he discusses with our guests: Living-donor kidney donation, How you can become a living donor and save someone’s life, How we as a community can help encourage each other to take part in the Living Donor Program, and more.

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Dr. Steven Evans, Director of the Division of Community Engagement, Division of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Evans:

Growing up in Pittsburgh did you always envision yourself becoming a doctor? How has your strong moral and spiritual conviction played a role in your efforts to reach out to the underserved? How important is it to get vaccinated?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Michael and Lateresa Blackwell, Owners of Cafe on the Corner. Join Craig as he discusses with the Blackwells: How has the pandemic affected their business? How over 30 years working in kitchens around the world led Michael and Lateresa to Cafe on the Corner? How hiring from the community, strengthens the community?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in the Pittsburgh region. 

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).