Your Health Equity Matters

In Episode 10 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison talks with Diana Macri, Assistant Professor in the Dental Hygiene Unit at Hostos Community College, and Dr. George Jenkins, a nationally recognized dentist with over 20 years of experience, about the link between oral care and overall health. Drawing on their experiences, they share practical tips for maintaining healthy teeth and...

In this bonus episode of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison speaks with Dr. Julian Watkins about how to stay safe during heat waves.00:00:00 - Introduction to Your Health Equity Matters00:01:26 - Introducing Guest Dr. Julian Watkins00:02:43 - Why Extreme Heat Impacts Health00:03:34 - Populations Most Vulnerable to Heat Waves00:05:42 - Chronic Health Conditions & Medication Risk...

In Episode 9 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison talks with Roger Ball, a licensed clinical social worker, about why mental health is a critical issue for men, especially among Black and Latino men in the U.S.Drawing on his years of working with individuals and groups, Roger shares practical advice for promoting well-being and breaking stigma. Together, they explore the challenge...

In Episode 8 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison sits down with Carl Kirton, editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing, for an in-depth conversation about prostate cancer and the importance of men’s health. Together, they talk about awareness, prevention and why speaking openly about health matters.https://www.lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

In Episode 7 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison discusses mammogram screening and early detection with Associate Professor Alsacia Pacsi and Department Chair and Associate Professor Collette Brown. The episode highlights screening guidelines, barriers to access, and the importance of equitable breast health care for all communities.https://www.lehman.edu/academics/health-human-s...

Understanding and navigating changes in health insurance coverage is the focus for Episode 6 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison and Assistant Professor Amy White (Health, Research, Administration, and Technology -HEArT) discuss what individuals need to know when their insurance changes and how access, affordability, and equity impact health outcomes.lehman.edu/hs2n 00:00 - Intro...

On this bonus episode of Your Health Equity Matters, host Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, celebrates National Nurses Month with a conversation on the impact of nursing on health equity. She speaks with journalist and author Sarah DiGregorio about her new book, Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World, exploring the stories behind...

In Episode 5 of Your Health Equity Matters, Elgloria Harrison discusses heart health—the leading cause of death among women. Assistant Professor Tailisha Gonzalez joins the conversation to address risk factors, prevention strategies and the role health equity plays in improving cardiovascular outcomes for women. Lehman College School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing - https://lehman....

Episode 4 of Your Health Equity Matters examines trauma-informed care and its importance in supporting mental health. Elgloria Harrison speaks with Erica Ponteen and Sara Kotzin about recognizing trauma, creating supportive environments, and improving access to mental health services through an equity-centered lens. lehman.edu/hs2n

In Episode 3 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison explores hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer.” Joined by Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and Associate Professor Kimberly Souffront of the Icahn School of Medicine, the discussion focuses on risk factors, prevention, and management of high blood pressure, with an em...

In Episode 2 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison is joined by Lehman College Nursing Department Chair Natasha Nurse-Clarke and Deputy Chair Darcel Reyes to discuss why vaccines are a critical part of disease prevention. The conversation focuses on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and how vaccination supports individuals living with asthma. Learn how vaccines protect both individual...

On the inaugural episode of Your Health Equity Matters, host Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, introduces the goals of the podcast – to explore health topics that matter to the Bronx community and beyond with a special focus on equity. Every month, she’ll welcome experts to help dive into important issues impacting Black and Brown communities and explore how...