Public Health Need To Know

Epistle of James chapter 3 teaches about the tremendous power of words and the importance of godly wisdom. James compares the tongue to a small spark that can set a great forest on fire, showing how speech can either build up or destroy. He warns against hypocrisy—blessing God while cursing others made in His image. The chapter then contrasts earthly wisdom, marked by envy and selfish ambition, wi...

Welcome to TeleMed Nightingales Health Talk. I’m glad you’re here. Today we’re talking about diabetes a condition that affects how your body processes sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose is your body’s main source of energy. When you eat, your body breaks down food into sugar, which enters your bloodstream. A hormone called insulin helps move that sugar into your cells for energy. With diabetes,...

Welcome to TeleMed Nightingales Health Talk. I’m glad you’re here. Today, we are talking about a health condition that affects millions of people, often without warning: high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Many people call high blood pressure the silent killer because you can have it for years and not feel sick. You may not have pain. You may not feel dizzy. You may not notice anything...

This episode, “Understanding the Body’s Signal and Your Healing Journey,” is presented in both English and Spanish to support accessibility and empower diverse communities. Chronic pain affects millions of people, yet its impact often goes unseen. In this bilingual episode, listeners will learn how the body communicates through pain, why chronic pain develops, and how compassionate, holistic appro...

This episode presents “A Dangerous Intersection: Substance Use Disorder, STDs, and HIV.  A Public Health Syndemic” in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility for diverse communities. The discussion explores how substance use, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV intersect to create a powerful syndemic one driven by structural inequities, stigma, and barriers to care. Listeners will ga...

In this powerful episode, Melanie Okorie explores “When Pain Becomes a Barrier – The Hidden Toll of Chronic Pain.” This bilingual episode—available in both English and Spanish—breaks down the emotional, physical, and economic impact of chronic pain on individuals, families, and the workforce. You’ll learn how chronic pain affects daily life, why so many people struggle silently, and what solutions...

When Pain Becomes a Barrier – The Hidden Toll of Chronic Pain (English & Spanish Versions Available) Chronic pain affects more than the body—it impacts daily life, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and the ability to work. In this episode, When Pain Becomes a Barrier – The Hidden Toll of Chronic Pain, we explore how ongoing pain shapes the lives of millions of Americans, why it is often misu...

This educational guide explores the nature of pain what it is, why we feel it, and how it affects our physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. Breaks down the types and causes of pain, the pathways through which it travels, and the many treatment options available. Whether acute or chronic, pain is not just a symptom it’s a message. Understanding this message is the first step toward hea...

This vital exposé sheds light on the deep inequalities driving America’s opioid crisis   a public health emergency shaped by systemic racism, unequal access to treatment, and social injustice. From crack-era mass incarceration to today's fentanyl fatalities in Black and Indigenous communities, this article traces the roots and impact of addiction, policy failures, and the role of digital health in...