The Bridge: Your Health Your Voice

The PATIENTS Program

Welcome to the Bridge! The official podcast for the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program. The PATIENTS Program is the bridge between the Community and Researchers. The PATIENTS Program created this partnership to help researchers listen to the community’s voice in order to build a bridge to an effective learning healthcare community.

  1. 3d ago

    Dialysis Mindset: Finding Purpose Through Lived Experience

    In this episode of The Bridge, Paris Barnes talks with CameronLillie-Liberto, a PATIENTS Professors Academy graduate, kidney patient advocate, and founder of The Dialysis Mindset. Cameron shares his journey living with kidney disease, his work elevating patient voices in healthcare, and how purpose, community, and advocacy have shaped his path. Together, they exploreresilience, connection, and the importance of seeing people beyond their diagnosis. A powerful conversation about turning lived experience into meaningful change. Stay connected with Cameron: Website: www.thedialysismindset.com TikTok: @therenalreject LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-lillie-liberto Facebook: Cameron Lillie-Liberto Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel viathe link in the description. https://youtu.be/HmZXRKehp3I  Visit Us:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated onboth past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit ourYouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

  2. Oct 13

    Five Years of Learning, Connection, and Advocacy

    In this episode of The Bridge, Paris Barnes and Joe Howarth recap the fifth year of the PATIENTS Professors Academy. This free, virtual program brings together patients, caregivers, community members, and researchers to advance patient-centered research. They discuss the Academy's growth, new participant-driven enhancements, and how the programcontinues to foster connection, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement long after graduation. Learn how the PATIENTS Professors Academy is helping turn lived experience into lasting impact. https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/programs/the-patients-program/patients-academy/ Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel via the link in the description. https://youtu.be/3OtjwMZ2vI0 Visithttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated onboth past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit our YouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

  3. Sep 29

    Helping Older Adults Thrive at Home

    In this episode of The Bridge, Gretchen Gutendorf Tucker discusses her research on dementia, caregiving, andrecovery after fall-related injuries among older adults. Learn why care networks matter, how caregivers support recovery, and what researchers are doing to improve the transition from hospital to home. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel via the link in the description. https://youtu.be/NTkdBZAucfU Visithttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit our YouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to our Y\ouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

  4. Aug 25

    A Seat at the Table: How Patients Are Transforming Parkinson's Research

    What does it mean to ensure that patient voices shape research, healthcare, and the future of Parkinson's care?In this episode of The Bridge: Bring Your Health, Your Voice, Esther Labib-Kiyarash, a healthcare administrator, Parkinson's advocate, social media creator, Patients Professor, and person living with young-onset Parkinson's disease, sits down with us to talk about her journey. After her diagnosis in 2023, Esther transformed her experience into a mission to help others by raising awareness, connecting with the Parkinson's community, and advocating for greater patient involvement in research. Together, Esther discusses the importance of the patient-centered movement, the powerful message of "Nothing About Us Without Us," and why people with lived experience must have a seat at the table when healthcare decisions and research priorities are being shaped. Whether you're living with Parkinson's, supporting a loved one, or interested in patient-centered research, this conversation offers valuable insights into the power of advocacy, community, and partnership.This video is part of the PEACE-PD (Palliative Care To Improve Quality of Life for People With Parkinson's Disease) initiative, which seeks to increase awareness and use of PCORI-funded research on palliative care for Parkinson's disease. Through patient and care partner stories, PEACE-PD helps people with Parkinson's, care partners, and clinicians better understand the many dimensions of quality of life, including emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. To learn more about Esther Labib-Kirarash follow her on Instagram @shakingingmyboots1, Facebook @Shakinginmyboots Esther, LinkedIn @Esther Labib-Kirarash, and on YouTube ⁨ @estherlabib-kiyarash3999  Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel viathe link in the description. https://youtu.be/OcaCNipt7_w  Visithttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit our YouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

  5. Aug 11

    The Power of Lived Experience: Conversations on Reproductive Health

    In this episode of The Bridge, host Paris Barnes sits down with Dr. Jasmine K. Cooper, Director of Qualitative Research for the PATIENTS Program, to discuss REPRO-HEAL (Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan). Through personal experience and research, Dr. Cooper explores the importance of centering lived experiences in conversations about menstruation, maternal health, perimenopause, and menopause. Learn how REPRO-HEAL is partnering with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and community organizations to improve awareness, access, and symptom management while ensuring community voices guide the research process. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel via the link in the description. https://youtu.be/wYNZyizoDm0 Visithttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit ourYouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to ourYouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

  6. Jul 28

    Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard

    Bobby Wiseman is a lifelong learner, a Class of 2025 graduate of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, and a dedicated advocate for communities seeking a stronger voice in their health and in health research. In this episode, we catch up with Bobby to explore his advocacy journey and the impactful work he’s doing to uplift and empower his community—one voice at a time. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel via the link in the description. https://youtu.be/s3iakSWrEJkThe Bridge is the official podcast for the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program. The PATIENTS Program is the bridge between the community and researchers. The PATIENTS Program created this partnership to help researchers listen to the community’s voice to build a bridge to an effective learning healthcare community. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelTo learn more about the PATIENTS Program, check out this link https://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogr

  7. Jul 14

    Walking with Purpose: Ernestine Shepherd and Chauncey Whitehead

    In this special episode of The Bridge, Paris Barnes is joined by Baltimore legends Ernestine Shepherd and Chauncey Whitehead for a powerful conversation about fitness, faith, community, and purpose. As Ernestine approaches her 90th birthday, she shares the habits, mindset, and life lessons that have fueled her remarkable journey, while Chauncey reflectson how their shared commitment to walking and community wellness has inspired generations. Together, they remind us that health is more than exercise—it's about connection, consistency, and uplifting others. A conversation filled with wisdom, inspiration, and heart. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel via the link in the description. https://youtu.be/tiLiwFji9JU Visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit our YouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

  8. Jun 23

    The Heartbeat of the PATIENTS Program: The Ten-Step Framework

    How do we engage patients, community partners, clinicians, policy makers, researchers, and government agencies?\ In this episode of The Bridge, we dive into the PATIENTS Program’s 10-Step Framework for Continuous Engagement — a model designed to ensure patients, caregivers, and community members have a meaningful voice in health care research. PATIENTS Programs Executive Director Daniel Mullins and Director of Methodological Research and Evaluation Hillary Edwards discuss how the framework guides projects from planning and trust-building to data collection,interpretation, dissemination, and reflection, all while centering lived experience at every stage. The conversation explores why community-engaged research creates stronger, more impactful outcomes and how the framework has evolved into a flexible, continuous cycle of partnership and collaboration. Tune in to hear how meaningful engagement is reshaping the future of research and strengthening the connection between communities and health care innovation. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel viathe link in the description. https://youtu.be/xwXSkireQZ4 Visithttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated onboth past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit ourYouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to ourYouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

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Welcome to the Bridge! The official podcast for the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program. The PATIENTS Program is the bridge between the Community and Researchers. The PATIENTS Program created this partnership to help researchers listen to the community’s voice in order to build a bridge to an effective learning healthcare community.

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