Health Advocacy Episodes

Do Black people have the “magic sauce”?

What did she just say? And why bring up the Tuskegee Syphilis Study? What does one thing have to do with another? And why so much- black, black, black... Bottom line: We need us to help eliminate racial healthcare disparities.

A thought provoking, riveting expose about Black Women and US healthcare. How have you been affected? Join other black women as we watch together.

..nough said.

While we wait to hear if any police officers will be charged in the death of Breonna Taylor. The

..representation. Vote like your life depends on it. Fact not hyperbole.

Hear from a sport medicine physician who through a tragic situations learned her calling. A black woman who was willing to follow an unusual path. And through personal experience has learned the benefit of good nutrition.. Now willing to share this information and more with you.

How do you find your doctors. The idea of a directory came about when I started getting multiple request for the names of other black health cards providers. It’s been work putting it together. There have been naysayers. And just when I was starting to get tired, black women started speaking out .. And it was right on time.

Our last conversation for now.. hopefully you and/or a loved one can benefit from the experience and expertise offered.

Twists, turns and delayed diagnosis- now straight talk. What every woman needs to understand about breast cancer, signs & symptoms, tips about self care and the need to advocate for yourself. (Once again please excuse the static )

This is a conversation about breast cancer from three different perspectives- the patient, the best friend, the breast surgeon. Last week we heard from Dr. Lisa. Now Joan tells her story.

Black Women’s Health is filling a void in today’s society that tries to devalue the worth of black women. We know differently.

On May 4, 2020 Ida B Wells was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her reports on lynchings. On February 23,2020 a Black was shot and killed by 2 white men while jogging. Justice has yet to be served.

What I would respectfully say to the US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams.

Not a condemnation, rather a call to action.

With all the craziness, fear, and general angst during the Covid pandemic - I wonder is there a better place, a better city, a better country that I can go to? Reflections on “a better place”..

It been rumored that blacks are immune to the Coronavirus, however the when scrutinized just the opposite is seen. Yet another health disparity? Why relatively few racial breakdown of those affected. Do our chronic conditions explain the disparities or is there more? When we are allocating resources and deciding who lives will race matter? A thought provoking articles from ProPublica

I want birth control.

Will my baby be affected by this virus? Should I keep my prenatal appointments? I’m laid off - do I risk harm to me and my baby, to get money? Truly a vulnerable group.. what can be done? Contact Dr. Rahman with your thoughts and suggestions- mail@doctorrahman.com and/or via this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bwh/message

When things look bleak- a positive attitude can make the difference

What has history shown us? As we face another health crisis.. let’s remember our strength. Let’s rise.

Beatrice Dixon made a statement. Some thought it was racist. Most didn’t and her sales doubled. Her company produces plant based feminine care products.. an example of black women rising. Hear her story..

For years, Dr. Tyrone Hayes has been researching and speaking out about the effects of Atrazine. For years his work was discredited. Now more are paying attention to what he has been saying. Atrazine is a hormone disrupter. Are hormone disrupters the reason for your abnormal bleeding, your repeated miscarriages, your fibroids, your breast cancer?

Lest we forget.. the Mothers of Modern Gynecology and a Medical Giant in Women’s Health, women who have paved the way. Thank you.