A Woman's Worth: Health and Wellness Radio

Mr. Doug McCloud returns to a Woman’s Worth to share information about the upcoming TREAD RED WALK AND FUN RUN . The event is scheduled on Saturday September 24 at 8am. Doug informs listeners the purpose of the walk as well as activities taking place during the event. Mr. McCloud shares information of participating sponsors and vendors. Also, listeners learn about MAO’s 35thAnniversary, the import...

A Woman’s Worth continues to follow and provide information on Monkeypox. This episode, Dr. Foster provides an update on Monkeypox. She shares with listeners that “Monkeypox is Not Just for Men” . Listeners receives information on the modes of transmission and symptoms of Monkeypox. Also, Dr. Foster provides information on the treatment and vaccine for Monkeypox. In addition, Dr. Foster informs li...

A Woman’s Worth continues to promote National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day observed on August 29. This is a day to engage faith communities to work together for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, treatment, care, and support, and to reduce and eliminate stigma and discrimination. This episode “A Woman’s Worth” features Mrs. Crystal Nelson with St. Paul AME Church in Montgomery. Listeners will learn h...

This week a Woman’s Worth welcomed Dafina Ward, Executive Director of Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC).  Dafina provided information about her journey in HIV and her journey with SAC. In addition, she shared with listeners background information about SAC including SAC’s advocacy work in the South. Listeners learned that SAC started in Alabama and serves many states across the South. Also, liste...

This week's episode is all about Monkeypox. Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster provided information about Monkeypox. Listeners were informed on the modes of transmission and symptoms of Monkeypox. Dr. Foster provided Information on treatment and the vaccine for Monkeypox. Listeners were also provided some information on HIV during the program. In addition, hosts shared information about the importance of wom...

This episode featured St. Paul AME Church’s "SHE LOOKS LIKE ME" Initiative. Listeners heard the story and journey of an HIV positive African American Woman. Also, listeners were informed on the initiative and the efforts to educate and provide HIV testing for African American Women. In addition, listeners received information on the work the church is doing to reduce HIV infections among cis gende...

A Woman’s Worth Community Health and Wellness Radio Program welcomed Dr. LaRon Nelson with Yale University to the program to talk with Dr. Foster and Mrs. White. Dr. Nelson shared information about his background, journey, and role at Yale University. Also, Dr. Nelson informed listeners on current research projects that will take place in Alabama, particularly Montgomery. In addition, Dr. Nelson p...

A Woman’s Worth Community Health and Wellness Radio Program recognizes National HIV Testing Day (June 27)! Mrs. Jora White with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) HIV/AIDS Division joined co-hosts Dr. Pamela Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White to provide information about HIV Testing.  Mrs. Jora White shared with listeners information on the various HIV tests available. She informed l...

Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster gives a presentation at the Breaking Barriers Symposium called A Pathway to EHE - Lessons Learned from an Community Engaged Scholar. In the talk, she gives an introduction to the project called Ending the HIV Epidemic, discusses how academic and community partnerships are a part of this project, and describes two example faith-based projects in the community.

A Woman’s Worth Community Health and Wellness Radio Show continues to celebrate Women’s Health Month! This episode featured St. Paul AME Church’s “SHE LOOKS LIKE ME” Initiative. Listeners heard the story and journey of an HIV positive African American Woman. Also, listeners were informed on the initiative and the efforts to educate and provide HIV testing for African American Women.  In addit...

A Woman’s Worth Community Health and Wellness Show celebrates Women’s Health Month! Mrs. Jora White with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) HIV/AIDS Division joined co-hosts Dr. Pamela Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White to provide an update on HIV and Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE). Mrs. White shared with listeners upcoming women’s health programs hosted by ADPH HIV/AIDS Division.  Mr...

Ms. Teresa Tillman with Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR) informed listeners about ACAR and services they provide for women. Also, listeners received information about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and HIV. Listeners were informed that IPV can increase a woman’s risk for HIV. Teresa shared with listeners the types of IPV, and ways women can reduce IPV. In addition, Teresa provided informatio...

Crystal Nelson with St. Paul AME Church returned to the show to provide more information about their upcoming HIV Women’s Conference “SHE LOOKS LIKE ME-SHE TREAT”.  The conference is scheduled on Friday April 29 and Saturday April 30. Crystal shared a list of activities that will take place at the conference.  Also, listeners were informed on some of the topics and keynote speakers that...

This week listeners received information about Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States (EHE). Dr. Foster shared with listeners the plan to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030. Listeners were informed on the key strategies of Ending the HIV Epidemic. In addition, listeners received information on advancements in HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Both co-hosts provided inf...

Shericka Williams with MAO returned to the show to talk about HIV, Stigma, Fear and Disclosure. Shericka shared with listeners her role at MAO and education programs provided for the community. She talked about the issue of stigma and fear as it relates to women accessing treatment. She provided information about women including HIV testing and STI screening as a part of the routine pap smear. Als...

Co-hosts Dr. Pam Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White provided updates on COVID-19 and HIV. Listeners were reminded that COVID-19 is not OVER and to REMAIN VIGILANT! Mrs. White provided a report from the Alabama Department of Public Health on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama as well as the number of Alabamians that received a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Foster talked with listeners about He...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, A Woman’s Worth Show highlighted Ashley Tarrant, the first African American Woman to be named the Interim Chief Executive Officer with Medical Advocacy and Outreach (MAO). Ashley came to the show to talk with Dr. Pam Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White about MAO, her climb at MAO as well as MAO’s 35th Anniversary Year events and activities.  Listeners rece...

Carmarion D. Anderson-Harvey with Human Rights Campaign Alabama came to the show to talk with Dr. Pam Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White about the Intersection between Transgender and HIV. Listeners received information on Carmarion’s background and journey. Carmarion provided listeners with information about the Human Right Campaign and her role with the organization. In addition, Carmarion informed...

Shericka Williams with Medical Advocacy and Outreach (MAO) joined Reashanda White to share information with listeners about National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  Listeners learned the purpose of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Also, listeners received information on the importance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Shericka shared with listeners t...

Talk given February 7th. This is part 2 of 2.

Talk given February 7th. This is part 1 of 2.

Guest Mrs. Deandra Brown Tuyishime with Medical Advocacy Outreach (MAO) joined Dr. Pam Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White to share information with listeners about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  Listeners learned the purpose of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Also, listeners received information on the importance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. DeAndra shared with liste...

Co-hosts Dr. Pam Foster and Reashanda White were joined by Dr. Mary McIntyre to provide an update on COVID-19. Dr. McIntyre provided an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama. Listeners received an update on the seriousness of the Omicron variant. Dr. McIntyre provided an update on vaccinations for children. Listeners received information on COVID-19 and pregnant women.  Also, list...

This week’s episode focused on HIV and Stigma. Dr. Foster talked about her research “PROJECT FAITHH”. She provided information on what is stigma and the different types of stigma related to HIV. Dr. Foster provided information on what they found and learned from the research project.

The co-hosts Dr. Pam Foster and Reashanda White provided an update on Women and PrEP. Dr. Foster informed listeners on the new injection PrEP medication recently approved by the FDA. Also, listeners were informed on why PrEP is important for African American Women. Dr. Foster shared with listeners about the new HIV Cares Tool App provided by the AIDS Education Training Center https://aidsetc.org/a...