Black Women’s Health

Correction: maternal mortality= number of deaths during pregnancy or within 42 days postpartum. “God willing and the creek don’t rise” see you in 2022

A beautiful recounting of a birth with unexpected complications, a mother’s love and overcoming

Diagnosed with a rather blood disorder only to find out that her only child also has it. Hear her story of navigating through the unknown. Listen to her strength, how she maneuvered through our healthcare system and what she would tell others going through comparable and/or difficult health situations.

Abnormal uterine bleeding responding to a change in diet. Hear her tell it..

Food is medicine. And one of the healthiest thing you can do for yourself is to eat well. Whether you shop for your food at the Dollar Store or at Whole Foods, this dietician wants you to know that you can improve your health by making better food choices. She's young, knowledgeable and intent on helping. Listen to this podcast and/or check her out on youtube: https://youtu.be/v_jzwWPQtcU

She's 30 years old, making moves and trying to help other women along the way. It's real and raw.. You can watch the youtube video: https://youtu.be/mQ1zM_orZ84

A “long hauler’s” story.. infected with the Covid virus, not sick enough to be hospitalized, plagued with lingering symptoms. Listen to her journey from wanting her doctor to not be dismissive of her symptoms to finding the help that she needed. She has a message for other “long haulers”, doctors and those who think that they don’t need a Covid vaccine.

She’s a winner in life. She’s a winner of the Philadelphia Well City Wide Challenge. Learn about “Hey, Auntie”- Black women helping other Black women. Learn how you can help.

Putting it all together and gaining insight from the Motherland, she embraces entrepreneurship.

Professionally successful, but not happy. Wondering “which way is up?”

PART ONE- the formative years. Despite having a supportive family, there were years of self doubt. She breaks through. Insightful for both young girls and parents of young girls.

..sometimes you need time to reflect, recharge and to rejoice.

.. but smart, strategic and confident. Starting as a pharmacy technician, she now oversees the 340B Drug Pricing program at a major health care system in a large metropolis generating millions of dollars in savings to benefit those on Medicare and Medicaid.

The conversation gets expanded to include a sexuality researcher, an educator, an entrepreneur of sex products and a sex therapist. And they have a lot to say about female specifically black female sexuality, finding pleasure and providing sex education. Have a listen-

Dr. Rahman talks with a sex therapist.

President Biden proclaimed April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week. We need more. Meet Rachel Nicks, a doula, and learn about her passion at birthqueen.org for enriching the Black birth experience and saving lives.

The GYN exam is the most intimate exam exam a woman can have while conscious. We ask very personal questions. Maybe it’s time to hear from women. Take a simple survey today. Take a chance at winning a $50 Amazon gift coupon. Do it today!

Ms. Emma Chappell- RIP.

Is wondering about how dark the baby will be racist? Then why do we (black folks) do it?

Over 500,000 persons have died from the Covid virus. Vaccines are starting to become readily available. She was offer the vaccine and refused. We have a problem in healthcare greater than the Covid virus.. we should listen to what she has to say.

Deciding that they wanted a better life, they left security and has prospered by creating a fitness and nutrition club for women of color. Laugh along as they share their story.

Her name is Tessica Brown. She went through a traumatic event. May her story be a learning lesion for all Black women.

Have you been affected? Do you know someone who is suffering due to past sexual abuse. If so, this podcast is for you. May truth and self reflection shine a light on old wounds. Along with professional counseling may this lead to healing.

Do Black people have the “magic sauce”?

What did she just say? And why bring up the Tuskegee Syphilis Study? What does one thing have to do with another? And why so much- black, black, black... Bottom line: We need us to help eliminate racial healthcare disparities.