The Bridge: Your Health Your Voice

The PATIENTS Program
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    CO-POD: Bridging Chronic Pain and Patient Centered Research

    In this episode of The Bridge, the conversation highlights the CO POD project, a PCORI funded initiative designed to make patient-centered research more accessible and meaningful for everyday people. Focused on individuals living with chronic pain, CO POD connects patients, caregivers, and community members with research in a way that’s practical, easy to understand, and actionable. The episode features advisory board members Trevor and Seantae Jackson, who share their connection to the project through their family’s lived experience with chronic pain following a devastating car accident. Their perspective brings a deeply personal lens to the importance of accessible research and patient partnership. By translating complex findings into real world insights, CO POD empowers individuals to better manage their pain while engaging them as active partners in shaping future research. 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 our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram 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/0Z0RlBNiWb0

    28 min

  2. May 12

    The Vision and Impact of the PATIENTS Professors Academy

    We’re excited to celebrate Year Five of the PATIENTS Professors Academy! In this episode of The Bridge, host ParisBarnes sits down with Joe Howarth, Lead Training Specialist and architect of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, to discuss the evolution of the program and the impact it continues to make. The conversation also features Melinda Aldridge, a PATIENTS Professors Academy Class of 2025 graduate and incoming 2026 Seminar Leader. Melissa shares how PPA has shaped her journey in health research and prepared her to step into leadership and partnershiproles within patient‑centered research. ·  Learn more about the PATIENTS Professors Academy by visiting: https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/programs/the-patients-program/patients-academy/ ·  Connect with Melissa Aldridge on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and journey:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-aldridge-126019b/ 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/4PEaZv8zxQI   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/playlistlist=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

    17 min

  3. Apr 28

    Building Learning Spaces Where Students Thrive

    In this episode of The Bridge, host Paris Barnes is joined by John Medeiros, his mother, and advocate Michelle Medeiros, and Steve Buettner of the Baltimore Lab School for a powerfulconversation about inclusive excellence, disability justice, and belonging in education. This episode is a moving reminder that inclusive excellence is not one‑size‑fits‑all, and that when students are truly seen, supported, and respected, they thrive. 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 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/81_fZMwESnU

    30 min

  4. Apr 14

    From Survival to Advocacy

    In this episode of The Bridge, host Paris Barnestalks with patient advocate Jeff Wells about resilience, recovery, and the power of lived experience. After surviving a life‑altering stroke, Jeff found purpose in advocacy—using his voice to improve accessibility, health literacy, and inclusion in research and care. From influencing NIH consent practices tocreating meaningful moments for patients through simple accommodations, Jeff reminds us that advocacy isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being better. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for ths podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access the full transcript, please visit our YouTube channel via the link in thedescription. https://youtu.be/SKNbcnz0sLY   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 our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

    19 min

  5. Mar 24

    Nothing About Us Without Us

    In this episode of The Bridge, host Paris Barnes sits down with Bernard and Denise Coley—patient advocates, community builders, and leaders in health equity—for a powerful conversation on advocacy, storytelling, and justice inhealthcare. Together, they unpack what it means to be under‑engaged, why patient‑led solutions matter, and howbuilding culturally responsive community spaces can transform outcomes for Black communities affected by Parkinson’s disease. Insightful, personal, and inspiring, this episode centers on the voices that must be heard to create real change. 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 ourYouTube channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_⁠ Subscribe to ourYouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram Read the full transcript here: https://bit.ly/4bAlP35

    43 min

  6. Mar 10

    The Evolution of Patrick Gee: Patient Advocate, Leader, Change-maker

    In this episode of The Bridge Podcast, host Paris Barnessits down with Patrick Gee—a graduate and contributor to the PATIENTS Professors Academy, a passionate advocate within the PATIENTS Program, and a dedicated member of the program’s steering committee. Patrick shares his inspiringjourney of personal growth, justice-driven advocacy, and the deep community engagement that continues to shape his work and impact. 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 our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannelhttps://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram Transcript https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/60ivo1or4o9u5cmp6fbmf/The-Evolution-of-Patrick-Gee.txt?rlkey=xj180rs0wxbv6fpx2nqzkpu8l&st=8fkjxlc7&dl=0

    26 min

  7. Feb 10

    Building Community Driven Research

    In this episode of the Bridge, Your Health, Your Voice, host Paris Barnes is joined by Delayna Watkins, founder of the Women’s Wellness Lounge, and Brittany Harris, Senior Community Engagement Specialist for the PATIENTS Program. Together, they explore what it means to build trust with communities, create safe and culturally responsive spaces for women’s health, and ensure research is truly community-centered. This conversation highlights the power of listening, relationship-building, and co-creating impact when community voices lead the way. 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/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannel Links Website⁠http://patients.umaryland.edu⁠ Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/PATIENTSProgram/⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepatientsprogram/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-patients-program

    26 min

  8. Jan 13

    Community Led Innovative Research

    In this powerful episode of The Bridge Your Health Your Voice, host Paris Barnes welcomes our Executive Director of the PATIENTS Program, Dr. Daniel Mullins, and Pastor Franklin Lance, Senior Pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Together, they unveil a transformative initiative led by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s PATIENTS Program, in collaboration with other UMB schools and external partners. Funded by the NIH, this initiative positions UMB as ahealth research hub, supporting Community-Led Research Projects (CRPs) through a four-unit structure focused on administration, research methods, capacity building, and community engagement. Pastor Lance shares the origin of his partnership with Dr. Mullins, rooted in trust and a shared mission to address health disparities in West Baltimore. Listeners will gain insight into. The importance of CommunityLed Research partners. How trust and authenticityshape sustainable partnerships. This episode is a testament to the power of faith,science, and community coming together to drive meaningful change. Research reported in this podcast is supportedby the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UC2CA293782. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.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/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannel Website⁠http://patients.umaryland.edu⁠ Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/PATIENTSProgram/⁠ Twitter⁠https://twitter.com/PatientsProgramInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thepatientsprogram/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-patients-program ]

    18 min
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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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