The Truth About Thyroid Diseases

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative!  “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time."By the end of the show, we hope you’ll feel comfortable:Explaining the role and location of the thyroidDiscussing common thyroid disorders, signs and symptomsDiscussing causes and risk factors for thyroid diseaseNaming the treatment options for various thyroid disordersResources:- The American Thyroid Association https://www.thyroid.org/- Hypothyroidism https://www.thyroid.org/hypothyroidism/- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis https://www.thyroid.org/hashimotos-thyroiditis/- Hyperthyroidism https://www.thyroid.org/hyperthyroidism/- Patient Information https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-information/Stay in touch!Email: [email protected]  Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ Thank you for tuning in!Disclaimer*This show is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed are our opinions alone, they are not a representation of any of our affiliations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should seek medical attention and medical guidance from your healthcare provider. If you’re having a physical emergency you can call 911 and if you’re having a mental health emergency you can call 988.Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org