Episodes
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Health Literacy. We're Back!
We often look at health literacy from a professional view point. Today we will look at health literacy through the lens of day-to-day individuals. In this episode, we are joined by Moses and Kim Roberts. Together, they shared with us the uncertainties of dealing with a health crisis and…
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Monkey Pox
Currently, the CDC reports over 17,432 cases of Monkey Pox within the United States. As the world continues to relax guidelines relates to Covid -19, we find ourselves again up in arms about another virus. Although monkey pox does not appear to be life threatening to the same degree as Covid-19…
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Direct Primary Care
Have you ever wondered is health care coverage possible without health insurance? Have you wondered exactly what does my health insurance cover and find yourself paying more in copays? Do you desire a better personal relationship with your physician offering you more than 15- 20 minutes of time...
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Medicaid Expansion in Georgia
Georgia has a rate 12.9% uninsured. Fifth highest in the country. 3 billion annually is lost in federal funding for healthcare coverage in Georgia. The Black Health Perspective had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Allen Westbrook. Mrs. Westbrook is running to represent Savannah's House District...
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Difficult discussions
In this episode we discuss having difficult conversations with loved ones regarding your last wishes. The importance of executing a living will or Health Care Power of Attorney.
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Knowing your numbers - High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
Episode 2, The Black Health Perspective discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure. We will discuss risk factors and changes that can be made to protect your health as it relates to your blood pressure. We share our stories personal and professionally when discussing high...
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The Black Health perspective Relaunch. Taking a step back
This episode we are re-introducing The Black Health Perspective.
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Covid Boosters
With flu season vastly approaching, children returning to school, and businesses resuming production, studies suggest a booster is needed. Who is eligible now. Where can you go to get a booster, and what about moderna and J&J. We will touch on these topics today.
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What type of sexual health is your child learning?
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. The Black Health Perspective takes a look at sexual health through the lens of discussing sexual health education curriculum in the state of Georgia
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Where can I test?
This episode identfies the stressor of locating Covid 19 testing sites in Savannah, GA., through the perspective of a parents with children has been who have been placed in Quarantine due to Covid 19 exposure. We will discuss who's testing, what type of test are performed, and is there a cost...
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Episode 1
The mission of the Black Health Perspective is to educate the community on the importance of Health Literacy. Every podcast has a purpose and this is mine.