It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland

Implicit bias refers to the unconscious prejudice individuals might feel about another thing, group, or person.   Implicit bias in health care has led to disparities in health outcomes for women, people of color, and other ethnic groups.   Dr. Alvin C. Powell, MD Chief Health Equity Officer at Cone Health joins Dr. Veita Bland to explore Health Equity.  Listen as Dr. Powell explains how health car...

Pediatricians can start vaccinating children ages 5-11 years against COVID-19. Federal health officials gave final approval to use the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for about 28 million children in this age group.    Booster shots for adults who have taken the vaccine are now available.    Dr. Cynthia Snider, MD, MPH the medical director of infection prevention at Cone Health in Greensboro, NC joins Dr....

The pandemic has brought significant change in the funeral home business.   The process of death and dying has a meaningful effect on our health.   This week on It’s A Matter Of Your Health Nathaniel E. Hargett, III President/Owner Hargett Funeral Home, Brian H. Greene Vice-President, Hargett Funeral Home, and Millicent Lee, Publicist Hargett Funeral Home joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD for a discussion...

Founded in 1994, the Consortium for Southeast Healthcare Quality (COSEHQ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional healthcare corporation representing academia, practicing clinicians, health systems, and the business community.  COSEHQ specializes in research, professional education, and quality improvement. Translating emerging science and real-world clinical data in developing best practices for op...

Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care. Dr. Ruth Gilliam Phillips, MD the Executive Director of the Commun...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of breast health.   Dr. Ashley Hawkins, MD the Medical Director, and Breast Radiologist at Solis Mammography of Greensboro, NC joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to discuss the significance of mammography, self-examination, and medical check-ups as key parts to breast health.   Find more great content on ou...

Natural disasters, accidents, and tragedy are bound to strike at times. While you can’t avoid them completely, you can help brace the impact when disasters occur. Emergency preparedness is the easiest way to lessen the damage when something bad happens.  Steven Grose, Senior Management Coordinator with Guilford County Emergency Services, and Scott Muthersbaugh, Deputy Public Information Officer wi...

The Family Caregiver Alliance reports that in the last 12 months approximately 32 million Americans have provided care to an adult age 50 or older. Being a caregiver requires endless amounts of energy, empathy, and patience.   Today on It’s A Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland, MD, discusses the challenges posed by caregiving with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Deshema Shuler.    Find more gr...

Have you ever wondered why your primary care physician is always on your case about dental visits, getting an eye exam, mammogram, colon cancer screening, or other tests?  Your physicians “bugging” plays a critical role in your health as they are using an integrated strategy of care using the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS).  HEDIS is a comprehensive set of standardized p...

Did you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ?  The skin, hair, and nails provide a protective covering against germs helping us in maintaining a healthy immune system.   Demonologist, Dr.  Amy McMichael, MD, Professor, and Chair of Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center joins, Dr. Veita Bland, MD to discuss ways to keep our skin, hair, and nails healthy.   Find m...

A Doula Nutritionist helps new mothers transition from pregnancy to postpartum to breastfeeding. Providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers and babies.   ShLanfa Burton, is one of the few African Americans certified Doula Nutritionist.  In this encore episode of “It’s A Matter Of Your Health” from May, 2021. ShLanfa Burton joins Dr. Bland for an informative conv...

The CDC reports that the Delta variant is now the dominant strain of COVID-19. It is 40-80% more transmissible than the original strain.  This means one case of Delta-variant COVID-19 can cause five to eight additional people to get infected if they are not vaccinated. Dr. Cynthia Snider, MD, MPH  the medical director of infection prevention at Cone Health in Greensboro, NC, discusses staying safe...

Taking care of our eyes is important.  Regular eye health exams will show signs of eye disease or conditions that can affect not only your vision but your overall health.   Doctor of ophthalmology Roy Whitaker, MD joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to talk about Glaucoma and healthy eye health.     Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com

A chiropractic doctor is a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.   Dr. Roosevelt J. Smith DC the clinical director of Health First Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, joins Dr. Bland to discuss the value of chiropractic health along with a plan for hea...

Pets are taking care of us during the pandemic helping many people to cope —but are we taking care of our pets?  Dr. Eugene Upshaw, Jr. DVM joins Dr. Bland to talk about taking care of the animals in our lives.   Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com

What is the role of the doctor when their patient is dying?  Oncologist Dr. Gus Magrinat, MD joins Dr. Bland for a revealing conversation about the attitudes, and actions of doctors as they interact with patients and the families of the nearly three million people who die each year in the United States.     Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com

The U.S. Government reports that approximately 18 percent of the U.S. population is covered by Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 or older.  Medicare has been a lifeline, but it can be confusing.  The federal government mandates every state to have an agency devoted to helping Medicare recipients navigate Medicare. Jeanie Schepisi is a field manager for the agency in Nort...

  According to a study commissioned to commemorate Crown Day 80% of Black women are more likely than white women to have to change their hair from its natural state to fit in in an office environment. For women of color, hair is a powerful statement of culture, heritage, and health.  Nellie Lee a licensed cosmologist and instructor at Dudley Cosmetology University joins Dr. Bland for an informativ...

African American women as a group are at high risk for depression.  Data shows that for Black women depression and other anxiety conditions are more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts.   Dr. Jessica Houston, Ph. D. an author, speaker, social worker, and college professor suffers from depression.  She knows firsthand the debilitating effects of depression and the wo...

You know it’s fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can improve your health and keep you healthy?  Author Connie Carey is a musician, public speaker, and humorist. She joins Dr. Bland to engage in conversation about the importance of laughter and humor for our health.   Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com

  With the universal availability of the COVID-19 Vaccine a sizable portion of the population remain hesitant to take the vaccine.  Dr. Michelle Matthews, MD a board-certified internist, pediatrician and panelist on the radio internet show A Pandemic Within A Pandemic joins Dr. Bland for a discussion about the current state of medicine , the trauma caused by the pandemic and the medical mistrust a...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is more prevalent among African Americans than among whites with estimates ranging from 14% to almost 100% higher.  Patrick McPhail Martin, Ph. D., the interim director of the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health (COAACH), and an associate professor of biology in the College of Science and Technology at No...

Summary:  Do you want a say in what will happen to everything you own after you die? Do you want to prevent your family from fighting over your assets? If so, then you need an estate plan no matter how much or how little you have. Estate planning can also determine who will make decisions about your health and finances if you become legally incapacitated while you’re alive.  Attorney Barbara Gore...

Hopefully, we will all get old however, as we age there will be challenges regarding our health.  Registered Nurse and author Victoria Wheatley Stewart joins Dr. Bland for a discussion regarding support needs as we age.   Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com

With the announcement of new guidance on the use of masks, Dr. Bland talks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Annette Bey for an update on the current state of the pandemic.  Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com