Today, we sit down with Dr. Serena Chen, M.D. and discuss IVF and how it's been affected by changes in legislation. We talk about how IVF is used, when it should be considered an option and your choices.

S2 E8: Antenatal and Postpartum Blues

May 31st, 2022 51m 15s

Studies have shown that 1 in 8 women in the United States that experienced a recent live birth has experienced some symptoms of postpartum depression. According the the CDC, approximately 1 in 5 women are not asked about depression during their

S2 E7: LGBTQ+ Health and Lessons Learned

Mar 25th, 2022 48m 6s

This episode focuses on LGBTQ health, health disparities, and health inequities that have persisted for generations. LGBTQ+ individuals are less likely to have a primary care physician due to health disparities that continue to plague medical e

S2 E6: Let's Socialize About Social Determinants of Health

Mar 11th, 2022 1h 25m

This episode explores the topic of social determinants of health through the lens of public health and medical professionals. We often forget that social determinants of health are in everything the we do on a daily basis, from where we work, e

S2 E5: Don't Hit the Snooze Button on Sleep

Feb 4th, 2022 53m 39s

We spend one-third of our lives sleeping or attempting to sleep. Most individuals either have a hard time going to sleep or staying asleep. This episode features special guest, Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a board certified physician and sleep spe

S2 E4: Children’s Health and COVID-19

Nov 12th, 2021 1h 2m

This episode explores the effects of COVID-19 on children’s health from a physical, mental, and social standpoint. The goal of this episode is to shine a light on children ’s well-being which has often been forgotten during this pandemic. This

S2 E3: Breast Check Yo' Self

Oct 30th, 2021 53m 26s

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the goal of this episode is to provide BIPOC and disadvantaged communities with the knowledge that they need to combat high mortality rates associated with breast cancer. Although, black women compri

S2 E2: Mental Health Matters

Oct 8th, 2021 55m 6s

In honor of World Mental Health Day, this episode explores mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, especially as it relates to communities of color. This episode provides tools for both patients and physicians to discus

S2 E1: Suicide Prevention and Psychiatric Disparities

Sep 11th, 2021 51m 57s

This episode explores suicide prevention measures, tools for awareness, and signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors to be aware of. This episode features Dr. Kali Hobson, who is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiat

S1 E17: Together We Stand Against AAPI Hate

May 26th, 2021 55m 55s

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, this episode discusses the plight of the AAPI community from historical and current perspectives. This episode features special guests, Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth, a board certified f

S1 E16: Self Care and Mindfulness During Challenging Times

May 14th, 2021 52m 34s

May is Mental Health Awareness month and this episode focuses on tools to improve self-care, mindfulness, and gratitude while experiencing difficult times. This episode features, Dr. Deepti Gandhi, MD a Family Medicine and Aesthetics Medicine P

S1 E15: A Nutritious Guide to Public Health: Empowering Healthier Eating Habits

Apr 28th, 2021 54m 20s

This episode explores strategies to empower healthier eating habits in low-income communities, food insecurity, and food deserts. Empowerment of healthier food options and choices is explored from adolescence into adulthood as a preventive meas

S1 E14: Infertility Awareness and Education

Apr 22nd, 2021 55m

This episode explores the topic of infertility and diseases associated with infertility. This episode features special guests: Dr. Serena L. Chen, MD who serves as Director of Reproductive Medicine at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center, and IRMS

S1 E13: Global Health Security and Diseases of Poverty

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 5m

This episode explores global health security and diseases of poverty in developing nations with special guest Dr. Tara Bracken, PhD who is a global health advocate supporting global malaria programs. Tara obtained a doctorate in Infectious Dise

S1 E12: Passion for Public Health

Apr 7th, 2021 51m 1s

This episode defines what public health is from the lens of budding and career professionals in the field of public health. Kimberly Green, MPH, the founder of SMART Health Education and Brooke Mootry, MSW, the CEO and lead recruiter for the Pu

S1 E11: Community Health Workers and Clinical Integration

Mar 31st, 2021 42m 6s

This episode explores the role of community health workers in a clinical setting and the role that they play in bridging the gap between the community and health care professionals. The episode features special guest Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN

S1 E10: White Coat and Black Skin... My Skin Does not Define my Abilities

Mar 16th, 2021 48m 37s

This episode focuses on the plight that black physicians' face in America, from lack of diversity and inclusion to microagressions. This episode features special guest, Dr. Fenwa Famakinwa Milhouse, a female African American, fellowship-trained

S1 E9: Women's Health Initiatives in Public Health

Mar 10th, 2021 1h 4m

This episode dives into women's health and public health initiatives from a community mobilizing standpoint. This episode features special guest, Natrina Kennedy, who is a Community Mobilizer and Social Entrepreneur from the Southside of Chicag

S1 E8: Women's Empowerment

Mar 3rd, 2021 45m 9s

This episode is the first episode in the series of Women's Empowerment episodes during the month of March, in which we celebrate Women's History Month. This episode focuses on tools for empowering women from a mental, physical, and spiritual pe

S1 E7: Is it Equitable to Achieve Health Equity?

Feb 24th, 2021 1h 7m

This episode explores health equity in disadvantaged communities of color from the lens of budding and experienced public health professionals. Special guests include: Ruth Thomas, a Government Operations Consultant and Candace Sibley, a Beha

S1 E6: Love Yourself

Feb 18th, 2021 1h 12m

This episode focuses on tools for empowering teens and young adults to develop self esteem, bettering their own mental health, and most of all loving themselves first. This episode features special guest, Rakinya Henson, MPH whose passion lies

S1 E5: In Despair: Health Disparities in Minority and Disadvantaged Communities

Feb 10th, 2021 1h 1m

This episode focuses on health disparities in minority communities as well as potential tools to ameliorate these issues in low-income and minority communities. This episode features LaKia Thomas, MPH, an environmental Health Specialist who wor

S1 E4: The COVID-19 Conundrum

Feb 5th, 2021 55m 13s

This episode episode explores COVID-19 and debunking myths associated with the pandemic. This episode features Dr. Stacy De-Lin, MD a gynecology and family planning specialist who worked through the height of the COVID pandemic in the spring of

S1 E3: Maternal Health and Communities of Color

Jan 26th, 2021 1h 13m

This episode dives into maternal health and mortality in communities of color alongside special guest Chinemenma Amonu, MPH, CHES the founder of Mama's Maternity Home, LLC. The conversation focuses on potential solutions to quell high maternal

S1 E2: I Spy...Implicit Bias

Jan 19th, 2021 56m 3s

This episode explores implicit biases in healthcare and steps that can taken to eliminate biases, while creating better outcomes in communities of color. This episode features Dr. Jennifer Chung, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician