Episode 6: Clergy & Clinician - Moving from Stigma to Justice

Faith Against Stigma Episode 6In Episode Six of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Rev. Dr. Kia Hood and physician Dr. Tracei Ball,  emphasizes the importance of faith in dismantling stigma around HIV/AIDS.  With two distinct backgrounds as a Clergywoman and Medical Clinician, our featured guests, talks about the importance of creating spaces for young people to ask questions about their bodies and sex, and empowering young women to be heard.  According to Dr. Ball, "about 20% of women account for the new cases. But out of that black women account for about 58% of the cases... So we're already talking about women who have been discriminated against because of their color of their skin. But now we're adding on the stigma of HIV... So when I think of black women and HIV, it's a great concern for me."Featured Guests:REV. DR. KIA HOOD SCOTT is a site pastor at Union Baptist Church High Point. She is a national preacher, motivator, speaker and mentor, and  has had a tremendous impact on our society. Through God, Kia has generated a passion to reach all those who desire hear about the unmovable word of God, leading many to Jesus Christ. Kia is known for her preaching, energy, personality and commitment to doing Kingdom work. Kia is a Cum Laude graduate from Winston-Salem State University, earning a Bachelor degree in Rehabilitation Studies and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. She holds a Masters in Divinity from Wake Forest University and Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, Dayton Ohio.DR. TRACEI BALL is an internal medicine specialist and Chief Medical Officer for OnCall Medical and Wellness.  She is also a Collaborative Physician with Old North State Medical Society. OnCall Mobile Medical and Wellness, PLLC is a mobile medical practice servicing the Charlotte, N.C. metro area that offers total medical and wellness solutions at patient’s convenience, right at their front doors. Providing personalized and confidential care, OnCall Mobile Medical and Wellness is available for house calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, after hours, weekends, and holidays by special appointment.The COMPASS Initiative® Faith Coordinating Center, at Wake Forest University School of Divinity, focuses on educating and preparing ministry and nonprofit leaders to address HIV and faith in the Southern US. Through the Center, the Black Faith & HIV Initiative is a signature program of the School of Divinity and works to empower faith communities to address HIV and other health disparities and promote whole-person wellbeing.