The Black Doctors Speak Podcast

In this powerful episode of Black Doctors Speak, we confront a vital issue impacting the African American community: Asthma prevention. Join us for an insightful conversation with three remarkable guests, Dr. Michael LeNoir, Lynda Mitchell, MA, CAE, CEO of the Allergy & Asthma Network, and Charmayne Anderson, MPA, Director of Advocacy at the Allergy & Asthma Network, as they discuss the urgent nee...

In our latest episode of Black Doctors Speak, we tackle an often-overlooked issue that affects many in the African American community: living with asthma. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with two distinguished guests, Dr. Michael LeNoir and Ms. Anderson, as they shed light on the challenges and solutions when it comes to managing asthma, all while highlighting the expertise of the Afric...

🎙️ Get ready to gain valuable insights into diabetes in the African-American community by tuning in to the Black Doctors Speak Podcast. Join esteemed physician expert, Dr. Michael LeNoir, MD, and the knowledgeable Leonor Coleman in a compelling episode that focuses on diabetes, with a particular emphasis on its impact on children. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. LeNoir and Leonor Coleman de...

🎙️ Discover a fresh perspective on hypertension within the Black community with the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, featuring the esteemed physician expert, Dr. Michael LeNoir, MD, and the insightful Dr. Lenoor Coleman. In this engaging episode, they delve into the causes of hypertension and explore innovative approaches to medication. Join these renowned doctors as they shed light on the unique chal...

🎙️ Tune in to the Black Doctors Speak Podcast with renowned physician expert, Dr. Michael LeNoir, for an engaging and informative discussion on Prostate Cancer management. In this episode, Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Langford and a special guest who shares his personal experience and dissatisfaction with his prostate evaluations. Join us as these esteemed doctors delve into the intricacies of pros...

In this illuminating episode of Black Doctors Speak, we delve into a critical aspect of men's health that demands our attention: the diagnosis of prostate cancer in the African American community. Join us for a compelling conversation with two distinguished experts, Dr. Michael LeNoir and Michael Leblanc, as they uncover the profound impact of this condition and the pivotal role of the African Ame...

In our latest episode of Black Doctors Speak, we confront a pressing issue that affects the African American community: healthcare disparities. Join us for a riveting conversation with two distinguished guests, Dr. Michael LeNoir and Kimmie Watkins Tart, Director of Public Health for Alameda County, as they unravel the challenges and responsibilities in achieving equitable healthcare outcomes. Hea...

In this eye-opening episode of Black Doctors Speak, we delve deep into the critical issue of gun violence in the African American community. Join us as we sit down with two distinguished experts, Dr. Michael LeNoir and Dr. Rahn Bailey, who shed light on the urgent need for solutions in the face of startling statistics. The African American community has been disproportionately affected by gun viol...

Did you know that African-American men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer in the world? Listen as Dr. Roach discusses the article "Racism Does Not Cause Prostate Cancer: It Causes Prostate Cancer Deaths. 

Join us on this edition of Black Doctors Speak Podcast as we discuss Health Equity, Racism and Health and updates on Asthma, Heart Disease and Cancer in the African American Community.

Join us on this edition of Black Doctors Speak Podcast as we discuss Health Equity, COVID-19 and the new variants, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Mental Health, Obesity, Asthma and Environmental factors that affect the African American Community.

During this podcast, AAWP will discuss the impact of obesity, cardiovascular health and address heart disease and stroke prevention in communities disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease. We will also discuss current therapeutic and options in the obesity and cardiovascular space.

On this week's Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by Michael LeNoir, MD and Kim Rhoads, MD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, UCSF; Director, Office of Community Engagement and Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Join us as we discuss the latest information on the new CDC recommendations, long haulers d...

On this week's Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by Michael LeNoir, MD and Noha Abeoleta, MD, founding CEO of Roots Community Health Center, a community-based, community-driven and community-empowering model for improving wellness that Roots calls "Whole Health" in Oakland, CA. Join us as we discuss COVID-19 Updates, COVID Vaccinations in Children, Pap Smears, Uterine Cancer, Climate Change, Unco...

On today's edition of Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by James ED Jackson who is the CEO of the Alameda Health system. We will discuss his background growing up in Oakland, his role as a CEO of a large scale system in the Bay Area, and the role of the public hospital during the COVID-19 epidemic.  With more than 30 years in healthcare administration, James Jackson serves as the Chief Executive...

On this week's Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by Michael LeNoir, MD and Kim Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH , Office of Community Engagement   at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center , as we discuss Medicine, Advocacy, Cancer and COVID . Dr. Rhoads' background and scholarly work crosses the full cancer continuum from basic science (endothelial cell regulation and angiogenesis); to clin...

On this week's Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by Michael LeNoir, MD and Donna Carey, MD, Medical Director of Case Management at Alameda Alliance for Health as we discuss the COVID Pandemic and having candid conversations with patients on the importance of the vaccine.

On this week's Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by Michael LeNoir, MD and Noha Abeoleta, MD, founding CEO of Roots Community Health Center, a community-based, community-driven and community-empowering model for improving wellness that Roots calls "Whole Health" in Oakland, CA. Join us as we discuss the COVID Pandemic, Vaccine Boosters, Mental Health and Legislative Policy.

This week on the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Dr. George Woods who will discuss Mental health in the African American Community. Dr. Woods is a very prominent psychiatrist who feels that the mental health delivery system is not sensitive, and often prejudiced, against African Americans.  In addition, many African Americans are distrustful of mental health services. An article in t...

In case you missed it, join the African American Wellness Project each Wednesday on our FB channel for Wellness Watch where discuss various health issues that affect you! During this episode, we were joined by Donna White Carey, MD, Dori Russ, MD and Lakiea Wright, MD as they discuss the flu and safety! Join in the conversation each week starting at 8pm ET.

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Oliver Brooks to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations in children. Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D. received his undergraduate degree in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, graduating in three years. While at Morehouse, he received the Frederick E. Mapp Prize in Biology for excellence in biology. Dr. Brooks received...

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Mark Mitchell M.D., MPH, FACPM to discuss Environmental Justice and how this impacts your health. Mark Mitchell M.D., MPH, FACPM is a senior member of our Program on Climate and Health team. A preventive medicine physician trained in environmental health and health policy, for over two decades Dr. Mitchell has worked in the publi...

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Oliver Brooks to discuss talking to black parents about the COVID-19 vaccination. Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D. received his undergraduate degree in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, graduating in three years. While at Morehouse, he received the Frederick E. Mapp Prize in Biology for excellence in biology...

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Asthma Specialist, Dr. Esteban González Burchard to discuss Asthma in the 21st Century and how this impacts your health. Esteban González Burchard, M.D., M.P.H. is an American physician-scientist, specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine, asthma, genetics, gene-environment interactions, pharmacology, epidemiology, and...

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Sleep Disorder Specialist, Dr. Jerrold Kram to discuss Sleep patterns and how this impacts your health.