Black Women’s Health

Black Lives Matter: Support, Celebrate, Collaborate. In this captivating episode, we explore the world of Ms Rolanda Wilkins , Mama Ro, and her tireless efforts in community building and personal empowerment. From the groundbreaking Birthing Project to the transformative Empowerment Classes and the unique Quality of Life Road Trip, Mama Ro's initiatives are a beacon of hope and strength. Hear about the nurturing touch of Grandma's Hands, the valor of the Men of Honor and the opportunities created by the Harriet Tubman Youth Leadership Award.

This is an unapologetic CALL TO ACTION:

Let us support Mama Ro. Let us celebrate her efforts. And let us colloborate with her as we invest in ourselves, our youth and our future..

An unfortunate delivery in Georgia prompted this podcast. This podcast discussed the cardinal movements of labor, gestational diabetes and shoulder dystocia. Have a listen and send a pray to the family.

Recent news has linked formaldehyde relaxers with uterine cancer. The FDA has proposed a ban on all relaxers containing formaldehyde. There is more to know and more to understand as we focus on reasons for the increasing incidence of uterine cancer in Black woman in the US.

For many women, it's hard to get a GYN appointment. Today we ask the question, "do you really need that annual well-woman GYN exam?" Here the recommendations regarding mammograms, pap smears and pelvic exams.

This is informational only. Dr. Rahman and Black Women's Health ask that you check with your doctor before making any changes .

"Every stage of life is critical ..an opportunity to deepen our intimacy." ~Lorene Cary

An intimate conversation with author, educator, advocate and playwright Ms. Lorene Cary who discusses the healing power of the arts and her memoir, Ladysitting.

Ladysitting details the challenges and frustrations of being a caregiver to a "less than perfect", "not ready to die" "still wants to be independent" grandmother. If this resonates with you, you will enjoy our conversation.

Ladysitting has been produced into an opera.

It will premier as a play at the Arden Theatre, Philadelphia PA this January, 2024.

Purple is a color that traditionally symbolizes royalty, power and spirituality.

The Color Purple was published in 1982. Ms. Alice Walker became the first African-American female to receive a Pultizer Prize for fiction.

There is power and controversy in the Color Purple.

Ms Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics

Healthcare is changing in the US. The high cost of care, physician burnout and patient dissatisfaction are generating new healthcare models. Brief discussion about the direct patient care healthcare model. Is it for you?

"..the number one killer of Blacks is table salt." Dave Chappelle

As a salt sensitive Black female with a family history of high blood pressure, I know I'm at an increased risk for malignant hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

Maybe you are, too..

Listen to a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Neravetla, discuss the ills of table salt.

It's the day after Thanksgiving! And this podcast is about food and family. It was a joy and a pleasure to speak with these three sisters. They demonstrate the beauty of family and their love of cooking. They provide helpful tips and they're just a lot of fun. Enjoy..

Simple Delights Catering- https://simpledelightscatering.com

I owe this Doctor a huge apology for such a long delay. This podcast was recorded over one year ago! I thought it had been damaged and deleted. I recently "found" a copy. And I am delighted to be able to share it with you.

As an internist, she had cared for patients with renal disease. Then she fell in love with a man with end stage kidney disease. What she does next and the reasonings for her decisions are thought provoking.

Today she has a platform and has a lot to say regarding renal disease and health disparities within our healthcare system. 1 in 3 adults in the US is at risk for kidney disease. And Black Americans are 4-5 times more likely to develop kidney failure. Her knowledge, her humanity and her insight into renal disease particularly end-stage renal disease, dialysis, and renal transplant are worth listening to.

You may not hear this "straight talk" anywhere else. Share this with your family, your friends and your patients.