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American Diabetes Month – November 2022 Host Episode November is American Diabetes Month. The cost of having and treating diabetes can be very expensive for patients and families. About 1 in 5 Americans have diabetes and do not even know it, while 8 in 10 Americans have pre-diabetes and do not know it. Listen in on the facts and for information on diabetes prevention. Please visit the websites bel...

WRAP – Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program – Ms. Penny Hensley Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program, or WRAP, is a wonderful resource for those who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. Join me for a conversation this week with Ms. Penny Hensley, the County Domestic Violence Response Proje...

Join me for a conversation with Ms. Tammie Johnson as she shares her story of abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ms. Johnson is an advocate for abuse and domestic violence and a paralegal with West Tennessee Legal Services. If you know someone in a situation of domestic violence or abuse, they need your support – and that may mean just being an ear to listen and not judge them if they...

Listen to this week's impactful episode from October 2021 with Dr. Christie Manasco and Ms. Sandy Bromely. One in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence can be of a physical nature, sexual, in the form of stalking, and psychological aggression. We all deserve healthy relationships. Please s...

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Thursday, October 13, 2022 Host Episode October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Thursday; October 13th is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Join me as I talk about Metastatic Breast Cancer and breast cancer in general. If you are uninsured or underinsured, there are free services for mammograms across the State of Tennessee and in your s...

Thank you for tuning in this week. Please tune in during the month of October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month Part 2 of 2 – September 2022 Bria Sharp BSN, RN Join me this week for part 2 of 2 as Ms. Bria Sharp and I continue our discussion about National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. In this episode, you will hear about the intense pain that those with SCD endure and how providers, and others draw conclusions about that pain. More About Ms. B...

National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month – September 2022 Bria Sharp BSN, RN Join me this week for part 1 of 2 of a conversation with Ms. Bria Sharp about National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. You’ll hear from Bria about common misconceptions, other health issues related to SCD, and how living with SCD affects her life. More About Ms. Bria Sharp BSN, RN: My name is Bria Sha...

Part 2 of 2 – Journey to Self-Care: Overcoming Boundaries to Becoming Self-Aware Guest: Jasmyne Nelson This week join me for part two of a two-part series on the journey to self-care. In part two, Jasmyne Nelson, a licensed master’s prepared social worker, and I have a rich discussion about setting boundaries and how setting those boundaries helps us to become more self-aware. A lack of boundaries...

Part 1 – Journey to Self-Care: Becoming Self-Aware Part 1: Guest, Jasmyne Nelson This week join me for part one of a two-part series on the journey to self-care. In part one, Jasmyne Nelson, a licensed master’s prepared social worker helps shine a light on self-awareness. Most of us think we are self-aware, but research shows that a majority of us are not. Learn how being open to receiving feedbac...

National Breastfeeding Month – August 2022 Dr. Allison Stiles, Chair of the Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition August is National Breastfeeding month and on this episode, my guest and I explore the health benefits to both mom and baby as well as the barriers to breastfeeding. Dr. Allison Stiles is a physician and advocate for breastfeeding and an advocate for underserved populations. Join us fo...

National Immunization Awareness Month – COVID-19 Vaccine August 2022 August is National Immunization Awareness month. In this episode, I discuss the latest updates from the CDC regarding the Coronavirus guidelines and immunizations. If you need more information, please visit the CDC’s websites below or you can email me at thatshealthful.com. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/if...

The Elvis Connection – Host Episode August 16th will mark 45 years since the death of Elvis Presley. August 9th through 17th is Elvis Tribute Week, and in honor of Memphis’ most famous citizen, maybe even the most famous entertainer in the world, I discuss my “connection” to the king of rock ‘n roll. Please click on the links below to explore the offerings during tribute week at Graceland and visi...

Tobacco Use/Smoking Cessation Host Episode August 2022 Join me this week for an episode on smoking and smoking cessation. I am a former smoker and believe it was the best thing I ever did for my health. Hear statistics on diseases caused by smoking and tips for quitting smoking. If you’re a provider, please encourage your patients to listen to this episode. I will even provide my email address – t...

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – July 2022 Dr. Keevia Porter July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. My guest this week is a colleague, Dr. Keevia Porter who is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Join us as we discuss minority mental health issues. While mental health and well-being are important for all it is especially important to our communities o...

Forensic Nursing That’s Healthful July 22, 2022 This week, I am at an Academy of Forensic Nursing conference. The theme for the conference is Beyond the Bedside: Increasing the footprint of the forensic nurse. Conference sessions will help me learn more about developing a follow-up clinic after an acute forensic exam, forensic implications of gunshot wounds, severe injuries of child physical abuse...

Rural Health Care Workshop – July 2022 Host Episode This week’s episode is an update on a rural health care workshop that I attended hosted by the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), in Chattanooga, TN. It was really exciting to be on the panel “Building the Rural Health Pipeline”. This episode examines some of the initiatives we are currently working on in the College of Nursing at the...

Impact of Climate Change on Health – July 2022 Host Episode Join me for a conversation on the impact of climate change on health. This topic covers more information than in this brief episode and we might be able to get deeper into the subject at a later time. In June, the American Nurses Association (ANA) held its’ annual Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. The ANA’s voting representatives vo...

School Nurses as Innovative Leaders – July 1, 2022 Kasey Jordan Ph. D., RN Join me for a discussion with Dr. Kasey Jordan. Dr. Jordan is a fellow along with me at the George Washington University School of Nursing Health Policy & Media fellowship program. Dr. Jordan and I will be discussing school nurse innovation leadership during the COVID-19 response. Learn how school nurse leaders stepped up t...

Nursing & Structural Racism: A Racial Reckoning – June 2022 Naila Russell DNP, RN Earlier this month, the American Nurses Association (ANA) held its’ annual Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. The ANA’s voting representatives voted, unanimously, “YES” to embark upon a journey to fight structural racism in nursing. Dr. Naila Russell has studied racism in nursing and structural racism through he...

Skin Cancer Facts: Minimize Your Chances In this episode of That’s Healthful, hear about skin cancer facts and how to minimize your risk. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Your risk for melanoma is doubled if you have had 5 or more sunburns in your lifetime, but if you detect melanoma early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%. The key...

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Grief & Bereavement with Dr. Susan Jacob Grief and bereavement are different for everyone. Join me for a conversation with Dr. Susan Jacob, Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing as we talk about the grieving process. Dr. Jacob has studied grief and loss for over 30 years and has facilitated support groups to assist thos...

National Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2022 Dr. Gary Osborne May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and joining me this week is psychotherapist, Dr. Gary Osborne. We know that mental health is very important to our overall health and wellbeing. According to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in 2020, 21% of adults in the United States experienced mental illness, that’s one...

National Stroke Awareness Month – May 2022 Dr. Anne Alexandrov May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, and every 3 and a half minutes, someone dies from a stroke. Today, my guest is a recognized clinical expert in the areas of emergency and critical care with concentrations in neuroscience and vascular dynamics, Dr....