Health Disparities: Recent Episodes
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Host: Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
Guest: Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS
Oftentimes patients with skin of color are diagnosed with psoriasis at a later stage than Caucasian patients. There are also disparities in access to treatment and education. According to a recent study, some patients with skin of color were less willing to use certain medications to treat their psoriasis. To learn more, join Dr. Raj Chovatiya and Dr. Tina Bhutani, Associate Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and Owner of Synergy Dermatology in San Francisco.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Taylor Dickerson, MD
According to a recent study, patients with skin of color waited three times longer to be formally diagnosed with psoriasis and were almost four times more likely to be biopsied compared to non-Hispanic patients. And as a result, these patients were more likely to present with severe disease, greatly impacting their overall quality of life. To learn more about this study’s findings and how we can address racial disparities in psoriasis care, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with lead author Dr. Taylor Dickerson. Dr. Dickerson is a board-certified dermatologist and micrographic dermatologic surgeon at U.S. Dermatology Partners in Texas.
Host: Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH
The emergence of the cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) has transformed the treatment landscape for patients with hormone receptor positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2−) metastatic breast cancer, with emerging evidence supporting their utility in the early breast cancer (eBC) setting in combination with adjuvant endocrine therapy.
In this educational activity, expert faculty review a clinical case series highlighting the application of CDK4/6 inhibitors in HR+/HER2− eBC, including identification of patients at high risk of recurrence/progression, selection of adjuvant therapy based on the latest clinical evidence and patient-specific factors, and management of treatment-related adverse events. Approaches to recognizing and addressing racial/ethnic health disparities among minority patients will also be discussed, empowering clinicians to make informed decisions that align with achieving health equity.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN
Guest: Victoria Leavitt, PhD
Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are an effective option for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In fact, a recent study presented at the 2023 joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS meeting in Italy found that MS patients being treated with a DMT had better cognitive function than those who were not. However, the same study also found that women are less likely than men to receive DMT treatment. Dive further into the findings with Dr. Andrew Wilner and Dr. Victoria Leavitt, Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology at Columbia University.
Host: Pranshu Mohindra, MD
Guest: Melissa Teply, MD
Guest: Judith Paice, PhD, RN
Guest: Fionnuala Crowley, MD
This enduring program of the live-virtual symposium will focus on the challenges of managing cancer pain using the Evolve KOL Knockout™ case-based format. The key opinion leaders (KOLs) will be challenged by the host/moderator to diagnose and manage patient scenarios with varying levels of difficulty. Learners will vote on the winner of each case presentation round and the moderator will declare a match winner at the conclusion.
There will be learning, laughter, and only one KOL left standing!
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, FNLA
Vaccines are essential in reducing death and disability related to influenza, but unfortunately, not all patients have equal access to these life-saving resources. In fact, many barriers exist, like misinformation and lack of public awareness and education. That’s why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Keith Ferdinand about ways we can break down barriers and improve vaccination rates among members of racial and ethnic minority communities.
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc
Guest: Sally L. Baxter, MD, MSc
The All of Us Research Program discovered associations between socioeconomic factors and visit adherence among patients with glaucoma. Can clinicians use this data to improve visit adherence? Mario Nacinovich joins Dr. Sally Baxter, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Informatics at the University of California-San Diego, to take a look at this data.
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc
Guest: Sally L. Baxter, MD, MSc
The All of Us Research Program discovered how socioeconomic factors such as lower income and education levels were associated with lower odds of seeing an eye doctor. Mario Nacinovich joins Dr. Sally Baxter, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Informatics at the University of California-San Diego, to explore how socioeconomic factors could impact care for patients with glaucoma.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Christopher D. Altman, PharmD
How can we improve rates for shingles vaccination across all ethnicities? To find out how, Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Christopher Altman to explore discrepancies in vaccination rates.
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Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Alvaro E. Galvis, MD, PhD
How does a patient's culture impact their health behaviors? Find clues in a case highlighting how cultural responsiveness leads to open patient-clinician communication that is the cornerstone of good clinical care.
Listen in as 2 leading experts address disparities by breaking down barriers and building better communication with Latino patients. Will you evolve your clinical approach by taking the necessary (easy) steps to help overcome medical mistrust?
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Alejandra Hurtado
National trends highlight the necessity of a diverse workforce that can better meet the needs of underserved Latino communities. Hear about the real impact being made by training programs designed to meet community needs through the eyes of a medical student as she discusses her cultural background and future aspirations to give back to the health of her community. Will you be inspired to offer mentorship opportunities and diversify your staff to provide culturally appropriate care?
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Kareen Y. Espino, MD
What is cultural humility, and how can it be incorporated into clinical practice? How does a patient's culture impact their health behaviors, and why does your own culture and your “practice” approach matter?
Listen in as 2 leading experts navigate concerns surrounding cultural humility and emphasize the importance of empathy while they review tips for improved communication with Latino patients. There are easy ways to integrate small but meaningful changes into your clinical practice to help bridge communication gaps and enable your patients to live healthier lives.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Natalia Castillo Almeida, MD
Patients in urban communities often face challenges when accessing influenza vaccines. But there are ways we can help address those geographic and socioeconomic barriers. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share key strategies for improving influenza vaccination rates in urban communities is Dr. Natalia Castillo, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: A. Mark Fendrick, MD
With the relaunch of the Cancer Moonshot initiative, implementing strategies to overcome disparities in cancer screening is critical to reducing the rate of cancer mortality. Dr. Charles Turck joins Dr. Mark Fendrick to explore these disparities, and discuss the role of multicancer detection tests.
Host: Torie Comeaux Plowden, MD, MPH, FACOG
Guest: Sateria Venable
Do you want to be part of the solution? Pain and pelvic pressure, heavy menstrual bleeding, and dysmenorrhea should not be considered “normal” in a woman’s history. Diagnosing uterine fibroids or endometriosis early can help women improve their quality of life, preserve their uterus, and preserve their future fertility. Medical management can achieve this, but too often a hysterectomy is the only intervention offered. Tune in to hear from Dr. Torie Comeaux Plowden and Sateria Venable talk about the need for widespread educational efforts to address proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment, that can minimize the physical, mental, and socioeconomic effects of endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Laila Woc-Colburn, MD, DTM&H, FACP, FIDSA
Guest: John P. Cooke, MD, PhD
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to patient disparities that have impacted the development and delivery of mRNA medicine. What do we need to know about these obstacles, and how can we overcome them? Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Drs. John P. Cooke and Laila Woc-Colburn to explore barriers to access.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Roni Devlin, MD
As rates of burnout continue to rise in the healthcare community, how can help our female physicians combat it? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Roni Devlin, to discuss how we can prevent burnout for female physicians.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Anita Afzali MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF
Guest: Aline Charabaty, MD
Although the rate of females in gastroenterology has increased, gender disparities such as equal pay and leadership positions still persist. That’s why Drs. Aline Charabaty and Anita Afzali co-founded Scrubs & Heels, a leadership organization working to foster professional growth for women in gastroenterology. And now, they join Dr. Neil Nandi to discuss Scrubs & Heels’ mission and how we can close gender disparities and promote women in the field of gastroenterology.
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Lynn McKinley-Grant, MD, FAAD
Psoriatic disease looks and feels different for people of color, and these differences may affect their diagnosis, treatment, and—by extension—quality of life. In fact, more than 50 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis experience a 2-year delay in diagnosis and a lower quality of life compared to white patients. So how can we help close the diagnostic gap and provide better care for our patients of color with psoriatic arthritis? To find out, Dr. Michael Greenberg is joined by Dr. Lynn McKinley-Grant, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Howard University College of Medicine.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Lea Ann Chen, MD
As clinicians, we know that adherence to treatment regimens is associated with improved outcomes in our patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, many factors can contribute to a patient's nonadherence, and understanding what those factors are, especially in underserved patient populations, is an important category of care that we need to keep in mind. Tune in to hear Dr. Peter Buch speak with Dr. Lea Ann Chen about how we can manage IBD in underserved patient populations.
Host: Jacob Sands, MD
Guest: Edith Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCP
Widespread health disparities have led to challenges in colorectal cancer screening. What's causing these disparities—and what are some ways we can overcome these obstacles? To dive into this topic, Dr. Jacob Sands is joined by Dr. Edith Mitchell from Thomas Jefferson University to discuss these disparities and how they may be impacting clinical outcomes.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Linda Bradley, MD
Medical commentators have stated that medicine as a profession is sick. So what can medicine do to change and better impact the community? That’s the exact question Dr. Hector Chapa explores with Dr. Linda Bradley from Case Western Reserve University. Together, they’ll discuss why social determinants of health exist, the impact they have on communities, and even more importantly, how we can combat them.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Linda Bradley, MD
While many people across the country have access to COVID-19 vaccines, there are certain communities where access is not as easy. So what can we do to address the vaccination gaps and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond? Find out with Dr. Hector Chapa as he speaks with Dr. Linda Bradley from Case Western Reserve University, who shares a brief history of the presence of social determinants of health and racial disparities across our nation and how they impact our current vaccination efforts.
Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD
From emerging treatment options to finding new ways to combat healthcare disparities, a lot was covered at the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting. And here to talk about some of the latest updates is Dr. Maureen Brogan, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Clinical Director in the Division of Nephrology at Montefiore Medical Center.
Guest: John Friedewald, MD
The 2021 American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting covered everything from inequities in organ allocation to policy updates. Here to share those and other key takeaways from the conference is Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Host: Jacob Sands, MD
Guest: Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD, FACP, FRACP
CT scans have the potential to dramatically improve lung cancer outcomes, but are underserved communities receiving access to these types of screenings? Dr. Jacob Sands joins Dr. Derek Raghavan, President of Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, to discuss his research presented at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.
Guest: Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, MACP, FAHA
What do we need to know about cardiovascular complications during pregnancy? Dr. Nanette Wenger, a Professor of Medicine in the division of cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine, reviews what cardiologists know about pregnancy complications and the risk of coronary artery disease.
Guest: Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, MACP, FAHA
Is there a relationship between pregnancy complications and subsequent coronary disease? Dr. Nanette Wenger, a Professor of Medicine in the division of cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine, discusses a recent study exploring this correlation in Black women and shares what cardiologists need to know about pregnancy complications.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD
Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd
Gender bias and trauma are prevalent issues that have far-reaching impacts on our GI patients’ health and even our diagnostic and treatment approaches. To learn more about how gender bias and trauma impact patients and clinicians alike, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman and patient advocate Ms. Johanna Ruddy from the Rome Foundation.
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Guest: Ramiz Kseri, MD
What are some factors leading to disparities in care for our LGBTQ patients, and how do we keep them safe amid the pandemic? Dr. Jennifer Shu is joined by Dr. Ramiz Kseri, an Internist and Pediatrician and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Florida State University College of Medicine, to discuss how the LGBTQ community is affected by COVID-19 and other health risks.
Guest: Ramiz Kseri, MD
What do we need to keep in mind when treating adolescent transgender patients? Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Florida State University College of Medicine, Dr. Ramiz Kseri, discusses bills impacting transgender rights, hormone blockers, and how we can provide better care for adolescent transgender patients.
Host: Jacob Sands, MD
Guest: Lori Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO
With only 3% of practicing oncologists identifying as Black, and less than 5% identifying as Latinx, how can we ensure these patient populations are equally represented in medical practice? Dr. Jacob Sands meets with ASCO’s current President, Dr. Lori Pierce, a Professor of Radiation Oncology and Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs at the University of Michigan, to discuss ASCO’s plan to increase quality in cancer care and research.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Narjust Duma, MD
Are clinical trials really accounting for all patient populations? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Dr. Narjust Duma, medical oncologist and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, to spread awareness of the underrepresentation of minorities in clinical trials and discuss how we can change that.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Ping Zhang, PhD, FAMIA
The pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the world, but a new deep learning computer model may have discovered ten potential treatment options to combat COVID-19. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Ping Zhang, who leads the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab and a faculty member at the Translational Data Analytics Institute at The Ohio State University, to discuss his team's findings.
Published March 29, 2021
Host: Jacob Sands, MD
Guest: Lawrence Nathan Shulman, MD
Oncology is a rapidly evolving field, so what do you we need to know about developments in cancer care around the world? Dr. Jacob Sands joins Dr. Lawrence Shulman, the Deputy Director of Clinical Services, Director of the Center of Global Cancer Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and a senior oncology advisor to Partners In Health, to give us a global perspective on cancer care.
Host: Jacob Sands, MD
Guest: Lawrence Nathan Shulman, MD
How do challenges in our healthcare system and disparities in access to care impact cancer patients within our communities? Dr. Jacob Sands and Dr. Lawrence Shulman continue their important conversation on oncology around the world.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Dr. Keith Ferdinand, Tulane University's Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology and Professor of Medicine at the Tulane University School of Medicine, joins Dr. Alan Brown to discuss cardiovascular healthcare disparities among African Americans and what we can do to improve access to care.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Despite decades of research and advancements in cardiology care, racial disparities remain an obstacle. How can we improve access to care and eliminate this disparity? Dr. Alan Brown is joined by Dr. Keith Ferdinand, professor of medicine at the Tulane University School of Medicine, to discuss what we can do as clinicians to ensure that all of our patients receive the same quality of care.
Guest: Mariana Chavez MacGregor, MD, MSC
The healthcare disparity crisis in the breast cancer field has prevented the benefits of therapeutic advancements from being equally distributed throughout all populations. What can we do to overcome this obstacle? Dr. Mariana Chavez MacGregor, Associate Professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, talks about the disparities she's encountered in breast cancer care.
Guest: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH
Healthcare professionals have found that zip code is a better indicator of health for many patients rather than cholesterol or genetics, highlighting a significant disparity in the field of medicine. What can we do to overcome this obstacle? Dr. Christopher Lathan, Associate Medical Director of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Network, explains how we can better connect with our patients to improve their care.
Host: Jacob Sands, MD
Guest: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH
Oftentimes, a patient’s zip code is a better indicator of health than blood pressure or genetics, highlighting a significant disparity among communities. How are barriers such as systemic racism contributing to this disparity, and what can we do to change that? Dr. Jacob Sands is joined by Dr. Christopher Lathan to discuss medical disparities as a result of systemic racism.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Dave McIntosh, PhD, MA
Large communities of color and low socioeconomic status communities are often faced with higher mortality rates due to disparities in healthcare. How do these factors impact patient outcomes? Dr. David McIntosh, vice president and chief inclusion and diversity officer at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, discusses how social disparities in race and gender affect patients' outcomes.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Dave McIntosh, PhD, MA
Based on the latest research, a zip code is more effective in determining a patient’s health and life expectancy than genetics. Join Dr. David McIntosh, vice president, and chief inclusion and diversity officer at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, as he sits down with Dr. Hector Chapa to discuss social determinants of health and the impact they have on patients.
Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD
Guest: Nosheen Reza, MD
While the field of cardiology has grown to become more inclusive, female-led research and diversity in study participants remain limited. How can we better understand this lack of representation? Tune in as Dr. Matthew Sorrentino explores a recent study on gender disparities in heart failure research with Dr. Nosheen Reza.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Megan Pesch, M.D.
Countless children across the nation are picky eaters, and families are on the lookout for effective solutions. With that in mind, Dr. Megan Pesch joins Kathy King to discuss her recent study on picky eaters and her insights on this common dilemma.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Now that we’re several months into the pandemic, many states and counties are turning to the local data gathered on COVID-19 incidence to help inform their plans moving forward. But are those reports really the most accurate sources of information? To find out, Dr. Charles Turck is here to discuss a recent report discussing how disparities in access to COVID-19 testing sites may be skewing case estimates.
Published August, 19 2020
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Saleemah McNeil, CLC, MS, MFT
Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the global protests against racism have had far-reaching impacts on black communities. To vocalize the importance of mental health care, Dr. Matt Birnholz is joined by Saleemah McNeil, a psychotherapist and founder of Oshun Family Center, who shares what her center is doing to help.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
To give us a better look into how counties and cities across the nation are reacting to the racial disparities in healthcare that were brought into the limelight by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Charles Turck reviews the declaration made by officials in Ohio’s most populated county that racism is a public health crisis.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
To find out how different racial and ethnic groups are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Charles Turck joins us to analyze data that was collected by the COVID Racial Tracker.
Published July 24, 2020
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc
Guest: Renata Schiavo, PhD, MA
COVID-19 is constantly referred to as a global pandemic, but how often do you think of it as an info-demic? Or as a health equity issue? Joining Mario Nacinovich to give us a look at COVID-19 through a different lens is Dr. Renata Schiavo, Senior Lecturer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Sociomedical Sciences and Founder and President of the Board of Directors of the Health Equity Initiative. Dr. Schiavo discusses common barriers faced by the most vulnerable populations and how we can protect them during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published April 28, 2020
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Guest: Dr. Lisa A. Cooper, MD, MPH
Equal access to resources, care, and information is a substantial problem for at-risk groups such as older adults, ethnic minorities, or those with low incomes even in the best of times. In this pandemic, where it’s critical to “flatten the curve” among all groups, these barriers cannot be ignored. Dr. Lisa Cooper, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity, talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about what needs to be done to address these significant, persistent challenges.
Published April 1, 2020
It’s an unfortunate reality that cultural trauma has impacted practically every aspect of American Indians’ lives—including their access to quality healthcare. Diving into this issue affecting millions of Americans are Mark Masselli, Margaret Flinter, and their guest Dr. Donald Warne, who discusses this impact and the key strategies that aim to resolve these disparities, such as mentoring Native youth in health professions.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Ashira Blazer, MD
Did you know that African Americans are three times as likely to be diagnosed with lupus than other demographic groups? To make matters worse, being diagnosed with lupus doubles their risk of kidney disease, stroke, and heart attacks.
To address this growing health threat among African Americans, Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Ashira Blazer, Instructor in the Department of Medicine and Rheumatologist at NYU Langone Health, to discuss diagnosis, comorbidities, and various treatment options for your lupus patients.
Correction Note: Dr. Blazer has updated that in the U.S., variation homozygosity for APOL1 is present in 13% of the African American population.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
It's widely known that genetics, family history, race, and other factors all play important roles in cancer risk. But what kinds of roles do they play, specifically, and how can we leverage these understandings into better primary care?
Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Maureen Murphy, research scientist at the Wistar Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy has spent the past twenty years studying how genes affect breast cancer risk in women, particularly for African American populations. She discusses her findings on the discovery of p53 protein variants and how this advances the role for precision medicine in treating breast cancer.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Damon Tweedy, MD
How do black doctors grapple with race, bias, and the unique health problems for black Americans?
Host Dr. Maurice Pickard chats with Dr. Damon Tweedy, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Duke University Medical Center and author of the book Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflection on Race and Medicine, which examines the complex ways in which black doctors and patients must both navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine.
Host: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG
Guest: Xena Whittier, MD
Rheumatic diseases don't discriminate across race or gender; however, significant health disparities continue to exist for patients suffering from these diseases.
Dr. Renée Simone Yolanda Allen speaks with Dr. Xena Whittier, practicing rheumatologist with WellStar Rheumatology Associates in Marietta, GA, about closing the gap in health disparities for rheumatology patients across genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
From the floors of the Villanovans in Healthcare event at Villanova University, Dr. Matt Birnholz speaks with Jermaine Bromell, Founder and CEO of Better Health Network, a startup dedicated to providing health support services for underserved communities in partnership with faith-based organizations. The two discuss ways for companies and non-profits to better address health disparities in larger communities through direct support and targeted referral services.
Dr. Carol Burke, Director of the Center for Colon Polyp and Cancer Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic, unveils ongoing but underrecognized gender disparities in the practice of gastroenterology, such as differences in academic vs private practice opportunities, average salaries and hours worked, rates of promotion and partnerships, and male-modeled endoscopic equipment designs. Dr. Burke then explores gender disparities in GI care for patients with colorectal cancer, including differences in efficacy of colorectal cancer screening, male vs female morbidity and mortality rates, and even the underlying biologies of cancers themselves.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Host Dr. Alan Brown is joined by Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ferdinand reviews the etiologies, diagnostic challenges, and management considerations for selective cardiac health issues prevalent in African American populations, from hypertension to coronary arterial calcium plaques to lipid levels.
Supported by an Educational Grant from AstraZeneca.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade, MD, FACP
Host Dr. Maurice Pickard welcomes Dr. Funmi Olopade, Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor in Medicine and Human Genetics, Director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, and Director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Olopade discusses disparities in health outcomes for black women with breast cancer. Dr. Olopade is an expert in cancer risk assessment and individualized treatment for the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, having developed novel management strategies based on an understanding of the altered genes in individual patients. She stresses comprehensive risk reduction and prevention strategies in high-risk populations, as well as earlier detection through advanced imaging technologies.
This week, Mark and Margaret speak with Dr. Gary Puckrein, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Minority Quality Forum, a not-for-profit organization that he founded in 1998. The Forum addresses the critical need for strengthening national and local efforts to use evidence-based, data-driven initiatives to help eliminate the disproportionate burden of premature death and preventable illness for racial and ethnic minorities and other special populations.
This week, Mark and Margaret speak with Dr. Chileshe Nkonde-Price, cardiologist and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/US Department of Veteran's Affairs Clinical Scholar. Dr. Nkonde-Price is creator of Change Your Step, a digital project to engage African American women to improve their cardiovascular health. She recently participated in a TEDMED Great Challenges webinar on addressing health disparities.
Hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter from CHC's Conversations on Health Care program speak with Dr. H. Jack Geiger, co-founder of Physicians for Human Rights and Physicians for Social Responsibility, both of which earned the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Geiger is considered the founder of the Community Health Center movement in this country and discusses his decades of activism for equality in health care.
Hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter from CHC's Conversations on Health Care program speak with Dr. Harold P. Freeman, Founder and CEO of the Patient Navigator Institute. Dr. Freeman discusses his pioneering work in the patient navigation movement, which seeks to reduce health disparities by using specially trained patient navigators to assist the underserved population in removing barriers to care.
Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD
Guest: James R. Gavin, III, MD, PhD
Host Dr Farhad Zangeneh welcomes James R. Gavin III, MD, PhD, clinical professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Together they will explore the trends in the growth of diabetes in African Americans, the policies needed to address these problems, and some of the barriers that prevent better outcomes in diabetes care for African Americans and other high-risk minorities.
James R. Gavin III, MD AND PHD, clinical professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Gavin serves as CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Healing Our Village, Inc. He also belongs to a number of organizations, including the Institute of Medicine, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Society of Clinical Investigation, the American Association of Physicians, and the Atlanta Rotary Club.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Though metabolic syndrome has not been found to be higher in the African American population compared to other populations, African Americans' rates of illnesses related to metabolic syndrome are higher. What explains this riddle? Host Dr. Alan Brown talks with Dr. Keith Ferdinand, clinical professor in the cardiology division at Emory University, and chief science officer of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
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Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: James Webster, MD
Despite dramatic improvement in American health and life expectancy over the past several decades, racial and ethnic minorities have not benefited equally from this progress. Dr. James Webster, professor of medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and president of the Chicago Board of Health, discusses how improving cultural competence in health care workers can reduce disparities amongst patients. Dr. Maurice Pickard hosts.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Gerald Dorn, MD
Should African American’s be treated with beta blockers to prevent heart failure? This has been a controversial question in the cardiovascular community. In this segment, Dr. Gerald Dorn of Washington University School of Medicine explains the biological mechanisms in which beta blockers offer protection from heart failure and what led him and his team to more closely examine the African American population who as a group does not seem to benefit as much from beta blockers. Learn in this segment about a gene variant identified by Dr. Dorn and his team carried by African American patients which provides protection from heart failure. Is this gene variant found in all African Americans? Are there other populations with this gene variant? Dr. Dorn talks about the implications of this study and where he hopes to go from here with his research.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Michele Goodwin, JD
Michele Goodwin, Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and recent author of "Black Markets: The Supply and Demand of Body Parts," joins host Dr. Maurie Pickard to discuss the transplant waiting list. How we can respond to the growing list of patients waiting for transplants. Can we fairly address the dynamics of a wait list that has one group of people such as African Americans who are more severely impacted by lack of available organs for transplant? Join us for an interesting conversation.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Peter Bach, MD
Dr. Peter Bach, from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, talks with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about racial disparities in medicine and treatment today. What are the reasons for this disparity, and how can we work to eliminate the difference? Join us to learn more.
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Guest: Irene Agodoa, MD
Dr. Agadoa discusses the efforts of the National Medical Association and AMGEN to address the disparities in healthcare for minorities with renal disease.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Carmen Guerra, MD
Dr. Guerra discusses racial and cultural diversity in medical school recruitment and ways in which medical schools are increasing their focus on this topic.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Mary Simmerling, PhD
Dr. Simmerling discusses transplantation ethics with a focus on disparities in patient access. Directed versus non-directed donations are compared, and the concept of "transplant tourism" is introduced.