Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities
Examining current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system.
Shedding Light on Sickle Cell Disparities
In this episode we discuss how structural racism like underfunded research, inadequate care, and misconceptions about sickle cell disease have hindered treatment advancements. We cover a story of how the fragmented healthcare system can cause more harm for SCD patients.
And we highlight Sick Cells, an advocacy organization elevating the voices of the sickle cell community to influence positive change.
Visit the Sick Cells website to learn about their advocacy efforts, join their ambassador program, share your story, and to donate so they can better serve the sickle cell community.
Follow them on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].
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Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.
Resources
Black People and Sickle Cell Anemia: Your Questions Answered – Healthline
Sicklepedia: Sickle Cell Disorders – Sickle Cell 101
These Sisters With Sickle Cell Had Devastating, and Preventable, Strokes – The New York Times
The Face of Sickle Cell: Kyra and Kami Crawford – Black Video News
September 15, 2023
Missing Black Women Deserve Better
Content Warning: We discuss sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss the disproportionate media coverage and law enforcement resources given to missing Black women and girls. We cover the harrowing story of a Black woman who escaped a white supremacist and accused rapist.
And we highlight the Black and Missing Foundation, an organization that brings awareness to missing persons of color and provides vital resources to the loved ones of missing people.
Visit the Black & Missing Foundation website to access their resources, report a missing person, search for a missing person, and to donate.
Follow BAMFI on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, and YouTube.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].
Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.
Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.
Audio Clips
How Kansas City Police Ignored Warnings a Killer Targeted Black Women, Until One Escaped by Democracy Now!
Resources
Police dismissed Black leaders’ claims of a serial killer. Then a woman escaped. by Annie Gowen
September 1, 2023
Misconceptions & Systemic Issues in Neurology with Dr. Jerome Lisk Part 2
In this episode we continue our interview with Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk discusses racial bias affecting African American physicians and the difficulty of trying to get medical journals to publish articles addressing it.
Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].
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Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.
Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.
August 18, 2023
Misconceptions & Systemic Issues in Neurology with Dr. Jerome Lisk Part 1
In this episode we interview Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk educates us about common misconceptions in neurology, discusses systemic issues related to accessibility, and new medical tests being developed to diagnose patients earlier.
Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].
Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.
Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.
August 4, 2023
Nursing While Black & Queer with Britney Daniels Part 2
In this episode we continue our interview with Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney demonstrates the importance of speaking up, and advocating for yourself and your patients in her book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.
Visit Britney’s website to learn more about their work, upcoming events, and to purchase their book Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.
Follow Britney on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].
Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.
Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.
July 21, 2023
Nursing While Black & Queer with Britney Daniels Part 1
In this episode we interview Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney’s book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse, utilizes personal experiences to highlight the racist, homophobic, and inequitable environments that thrive in many healthcare systems in the U.S.
Visit Britney’s website to learn more about her work, upcoming events, and to purchase her book Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.
Follow Britney on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].
Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.
Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.
July 7, 2023
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities
We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and Black families.
We examine current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system and we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes.
Tune in every 1st and 3rd Friday to hear how disadvantaged communities navigate a healthcare system not designed for them and the organizations working to close disparity gaps.
We examine current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system and we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes.
Tune in every 1st and 3rd Friday to hear how disadvantaged communities navigate a healthcare system not designed for them and the organizations working to close disparity gaps.
Team
Jasmyn Moore
Jasmyn Moore MBA, BSN RN is a registered nurse and health care change maker, who is passionate about dismantling health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and Black families.
She has a wide variety of clinical experience, including community health, emergency & trauma, nursing education, and case management. Working with underserved communities inspired her to create the Distrust & Disparities podcast to provide a voice to those negatively impacted by medical injustices in the American healthcare system.
She wants to inspire individuals to advocate for proper healthcare treatment for themselves and educate health professionals on how to check their racial bias.
She has a wide variety of clinical experience, including community health, emergency & trauma, nursing education, and case management. Working with underserved communities inspired her to create the Distrust & Disparities podcast to provide a voice to those negatively impacted by medical injustices in the American healthcare system.
She wants to inspire individuals to advocate for proper healthcare treatment for themselves and educate health professionals on how to check their racial bias.
Camille White
Camille White is a fierce health advocate and spirited co-host of Distrust & Disparities podcast. She is a Human Resources specialist with a focus on government contracts and minority owned businesses.
Her interest in addressing health disparities was sparked after hearing about the countless number of Black women dying in childbirth and the inadequate response to address Black maternal mortality in the US.
She wants to fight to bring more attention to this injustice and close the gap on health disparities.
Her interest in addressing health disparities was sparked after hearing about the countless number of Black women dying in childbirth and the inadequate response to address Black maternal mortality in the US.
She wants to fight to bring more attention to this injustice and close the gap on health disparities.
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