Episode 300: Healthcare Disparities Among Minority Populations with Dr. Lilyana Amezcua

Welcome to the 300th episode of RealTalk MS! Yikes! In last week's episode of the podcast, Dr. Bruce Bebo walked us through the latest research on the prevalence of MS in the United States, and the data serves as a clear reminder that anyone can get MS.  However, not everyone with MS receives the same quality of care. My guest today is clinician-researcher Dr. Lilyana Amezcua, and we're discussing her work in exploring healthcare disparities among minority populations. In addition to celebrating our 300th episode, we're also celebrating World MS Day! We'll let you know where you can join the virtual festivities. And, as our RealTalk MS Listener Survey ends, we're announcing the winner of a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Can Do MS is hosting a day-long in-person and virtual More About MS program this Friday, June 2. We'll give you the details and tell you how you can register for this free event. And the International Progressive MS Alliance has announced a large-scale research program focused on developing solutions to some of the most challenging symptoms that people living with progressive MS face. We're sharing the details. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! Welcome to our 300th episode!  :25 It's World MS Day!  1:55 Congratulations to the winner of a $100 Amazon gift card!  2:56 Details and registration info for the Can Do MS More About MS Program  3:43 The International Progressive MS Alliance announces a large-scale research program  5:17 Dr. Lilyana Amezcua discusses healthcare disparities among minority communities   7:51 Share this episode  32:12 Thanks for listening, and here's to the next 300!!  32:32 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/300 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com World MS Day on the Web https://worldmsday.org World MS Day on Facebook https://facebook.com/worldmsday REGISTER for the Can Do MS More About MS Program https://cando-ms.org/more-about-ms-registration Prioritizing Progressive MS Rehabilitation Research: A Call from the International Progressive MS Alliance https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1352458521999970 Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 300 Guests: Dr. Lilyana Amezcua Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy