The Original Guide to Men’s Health: Recent Episodes
Washington Urology Society
Men have a higher risk of death at all ages than women. Does this mean you? Could be? Guys tend not to prioritize taking care of themselves. Perhaps it is because they are too busy taking care of everything else.
Here is a treasure trove of information from experts in men’s health at your fingertips. Let the Original Guide to Men’s Health help you beat the statistics and live a long healthy life.
In this episode, a panel of three physician experts in health care equity discuss barriers to health care, due to racism, bias, and structural inequities. Partnerships of medicine (medical training and care delivery) with public health (population health) are a promising approach to reduce barriers. Listen to the challenges, strategies and pathways these experts are undertaking and recommending to transform health care to a more equitable system. Guests: Bessie Young, MD, MPH. Professor, Division of Nephrology; Medical Director and Associate Dean for Healthcare Equity. University of Washington, VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Leo S. Morales, MD, PhD. Professor of Medicine; Assistant Dean with the Office for Healthcare Equity; Co-Director of the Latino Center for Health. University of Washington. Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA. National Chair of Urology for Kaiser Permanente; Chair, American Urologic Association Public Policy Council; Assistant Medical Director/Business Line & Finance, Kaiser Permanente
In this episode learn how easy it is to develop a daily habit of a virtual, do anywhere, mood-elevating workout. After listening to the podcast, check out these videos from Certified Trainer Lauren Updyke: Yoga (https://thewholeu.uw.edu/videos/yoga-flexibility-videos/), Mini Fitness (https://thewholeu.uw.edu/videos/mini-fitness/), Move More in 2021 (https://thewholeu.uw.edu/the-first-90/move-more/)
Guest:
Lauren Updyke, MS, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer, Director of the University of Washington Whole U program.
Background and current Covid19 (& vaccine) information will leave you optimistic about and informed on: what science, public health, individuals & communities have achieved in our understanding of and fight against Covid19 in the past year. We've come a long way, fast.
Guest:
Dr. Paul Pottinger, MD. Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle WA.
Back pain is usually short-lived and resolves with minimal treatment. But not always. Take care of your back by working on mobility, reducing risk factors and consulting with physical therapists or physiatrists if needed.
Guest:
Neelwant Sandhu, MD, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Specialist, University of Washington Sports Medicine Clinic
What do you learn when a Rabbi, a Pastor and a Reverend zoom into a men’s health podcast? A lot! For example, there is cross-faith consensus: religion and spirituality play important roles in a holistic approach to health. Religions and spirituality provide support, love, guidance, community and resources in times of stress and need, and in everyday birth, life and death, filling in areas not typically covered by preventative health or the health care system.
Guests:
Rabbi Daniel Weiner, Senior Rabbi - Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle, WA
The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector - Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral,
Seattle, WA
Pastor Cary Anderson, Senior Pastor - First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA
We know a lot about health disparities: what and where they are. What can we do about them? This organization provides concrete and effective steps toward reducing disparities (in health care knowledge, access, clinical/vaccine trials) for Black men. In this podcast with a dynamic and inspiring team of African American men, hear their stories of what brought them to this successful endeavor, and learn how they provide Black men and communities with trusted information (a big issue these days, always has been a big issue), and a range of free resources and health events.
Guests:
John H. Gregory. Founder, National African American Male Wellness Agency.
Victor Tolbert. Trainer, Coach, Leader, Pacific Northwest Chapter of National African American Male Wellness Agency.
Kiwan Lawson M.S. Executive Director, National African American Male Wellness Agency.
PTSD manifests in several forms, but is recoverable with support. Support is the critical word here: talking about and working through the traumatic experience and triggers with trusted therapists, counselors, or others is key. You are not alone.
Guest:
Daniel J. Singer Ph.D. Washington State Licensed Mental Health Therapist, specialized in counseling and treatment on mental health diagnosis.
The long standing and large disparity in longevity and life expectancy between Black and White Americans is hard evidence of serious health inequities. Disparities in health result from factors influencing both the 80% of health that happens outside of the doctor’s office, as well as the 20% that happens within the healthcare system. This episode talks with two leaders doing transformational work at many levels.
Guests:
Dr. Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer for the American Medical Association, Pediatrician and Preventive Medicine Specialist.
Dr. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, FACS, Executive Director of Buffalo Center for Health Equity, Member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, Urology Specialist.