A Woman's Worth: Health and Wellness Radio

This special show on A Woman’s Worth is dedicated to World AIDS Day was moderated by Dr. Pamela Payne Foster. After giving a short summary on the history of World AIDS Day (WAD) founded in 1988 along with a moment of silence in remembrance of those persons with HIV who have passed in the Montgomery area, she had three special guests of the AIDS Service Organization, Montgomery Advocacy Outreach (M...

During this show, Dr. Pam Foster was introduced as the new co-host of the show. Dr. Foster shared information on her background in HIV/AIDS. Also, she shared information with listeners about the HOT Spot HIV Study with Pastors from the Deep South. Dr. Foster provided information on what they found and learned from the study with Pastors.

Shericka Williams with MAO returned to the show to educate listeners about World AIDS Day. Shericka provided background information on World AIDS Day to listeners. Also, she shared the importance of World AIDS Day as well as the purpose of World AIDS Day. Listeners were informed of MAO's World AIDS Day event. Also, listeners were informed on ways to get involved in World AIDS Day 2021.

Dr. Pam Foster and Dr. Barbara Owens returned to the show to provide COVID 19 Updates. They both shared information on the Delta Variant. Dr. Owens informed listeners on the benefits of continuing to wear a mask, social distance and hand washing. Listeners received updated information on the Vaccine Booster Shot (3rd Shot). Dr. Foster and Dr. Owens continued to drive the point the POWER is in PREV...

Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we continue to talk about topics related to Domestic Violence. This show listeners were provided information on healthy relationships and HIV. Teresa provided a description of a relationship as well as a healthy relationship. She provided information on the signs of a healthy relationship. In addition, listeners learned what is an unhealthy relat...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we continue to talk about topics related to Domestic Violence. Teresa recap information on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Risk factors associated with IPV were shared.  Teresa provided a description of what is self-esteem as well as low self-esteem. Also, Teresa talked about self-worth, self-confidence and self-love. Teresa provided many example...

Listeners were introduced to Teresa and her background as a therapist and working with HIV positive women. We kicked off the show with acknowledging National Domestic Violence Month.  Teresa shared Domestic Violence information and stats.  Teresa described Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Also, she talked about the role IPV play in HIV infections. Mrs. Zeigler informed listeners on the m...

Listeners were introduced to Teresa and her background as a therapist and working with HIV positive women. Teresa shared information with listeners about some struggles and issues that she witnessed HIV positive deal with. The main struggle for HIV positive women is (stigma) which prevents women from accessing and staying in treatment.  Also, Teresa shared with listeners that (support) is key...

Listeners were introduced to Dr. Pam Foster and Dr. Barbara Owens. They both talked about the impact of COVID-19 in the African American Community. Dr. Owens addressed COVID-19 and the risk it poses for individuals living with HIV. She provided information on how individuals living with HIV can protect themselves from HIV. In addition, Dr. Owens shared with listeners the COVID-19 vaccine is an eff...

Doug McCloud shared information about MAO and his role at MAO.  Also, he informed listeners about MAO’s upcoming annual Tread Red Walk and Fun Run scheduled to take place on Saturday September 18 @ 8am. Doug informed listeners about the purpose of the Walk as well as some background information and the location of the Walk. Listeners were informed on the activities taking place at the Walk as...

Shericka Williams with MAO returned to the show to educate listeners about Women and PrEP. Shericka described to listeners what is PrEP and side effects of using PrEP.  Also, she shared how PrEP prevents the spread of HIV.  Shericka listed high risk behaviors and why some women may consider using PrEP.  Also, she informed listeners why PrEP is encouraged for women that participate i...

Listeners were introduced to Deandra as her background in HIV in America and Africa. Also, Deandra shared information with listeners about her experience as a doula. She defined what a doula is and does. Deandra provided listeners with information on HIV and maternal health. Listeners were informed on why maternal health is important for women and the baby. Also, she explained the importance of ma...

Tykeysha Boone returned to the show to continue the conversation with listeners about National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. She talked about her work Ty Boone Consulting and services provided for AIDS Service Organizations and Community Organizations serving individuals infected with HIV. We shared with listeners the purpose of National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Also, we shared ways the faith...

Tykeysha Boone returned to the show to talk with listeners about National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. She talked about her work Ty Boone Consulting and services provided for AIDS Service Organizations and Community Organizations serving individuals infected with HIV. We shared our experiences creating and developing culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS programs for heterosexual African American Women i...

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...

Listeners were introduced to Tykeysha Boone and her work with Ty Boone Consulting. Mrs. Boone talked about her background in HIV/AIDS and African American Women. Also, she shared with listeners about her consulting services for AIDS Service Organizations (ASO’s)  in Montgomery and throughout Alabama. She provided information about HIV and stigma. Listeners learned how stigma prevents African...

Cedric Wherry shared with listeners his background in HIV/AIDS. Also, he shared information with listeners about his show. Listeners received information on ways African American Women can prevent HIV/AIDS. Also, Cedric provided information on how HIV is spread. Cedric talked about relationships and HIV. For example, knowing one’s HIV status when individuals get into a new relationship. In additio...

Listeners were introduced to Karen Carr Turner and her role at MAO. Karen informed listeners about her work as an educator. She provides sexual health education to incarcerated women at the Women’s Prison in Alabama. Karen shared information about the re-entry process for formerly incarcerated women in Alabama. She informed listeners about issues women face after release. Also, she shared about su...

Cedric Wherry and Barbara Lowery (Director of Social Services at Five Horizons) talk about HIV and Social Services.

Listeners were introduced to Shericka Williams with MAO. Shericka shared with listeners her role at MAO and education programs provided for the community. Statistics about African American Women, HIV and STI were provided. Definitions of HIV and AIDS as well as descriptions and symptoms of STI’s were shared with listeners.   Shericka discussed ways to prevent HIV and STI’s with listeners...

Listeners were introduced to MAO and Dr. Bretia Gordon, Director of Education. Dr. Gordon informed listeners of services MAO provides for individuals infected with HIV and those at risk for HIV. Listeners received information about National HIV Testing Day and the importance of National HIV Day. Dr. Gordon provided listeners with upcoming events MAO is offering for National HIV Testing Day.