Episodes

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.

Today we meet Dr. Lisa-

This is not a depressing recital of dismal statistics about breast cancer and black women. They’ve flipped the script. It’s about life and strength and other black women who rally in support. It’s uplifting. Kudos to these women who are rising and letting their voices be heard. They need to be heard. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Stay tuned, technical difficulties won’t stop this podcast.

The two girl friends had an idea for social change - a way to improve the lives of black women. They had the idea, but no money. What did they do? They received an Echoing Green fellowship. How was that possible? And is there racial equity in philanthropic funding?

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

Pandemics, illness, stay-at-home mandates, lay-offs, short on money, kids home 24/7. I’m overstressing, over eatting, over indulging.. What other options are there? Consider the “inner smile” to help rid anxiety.Mental alchemy to turn negative into positives thoughts,

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.

Why do we allow this to happen? Why do we do this to our young girls? Bold women who have had this done say “STOP THIS MADNESS”. Advocates for these women say “STOP”. I too join in to say “STOP”.

Danielle Outlaw is the new Police Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia. Police Commissioner- don’t forget to schedule your GYN appointment at TODAYS WOMAN.

Listen to women tell their stories about fibroids. Maybe you can relate.. UNFILTERED