Your Health Equity Matters

Lehman College School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing
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Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing and Director of the CUNY Institute for Health Equity, hosts Your Health Equity Matters, a monthly podcast that explores health topics important to the Bronx community and beyond, with a special focus on equity. Each month, she welcomes experts to discuss key issues impacting Black and Brown communities and examines how health equity plays a role in addressing them. Lehman College School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

Episodes

  1. Prostate Cancer

    5d ago

    Prostate Cancer

    In Episode 8 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison sits down with Carl Kirton, editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing, for an in-depth conversation about prostate cancer and the importance of men’s health. Together, they talk about awareness, prevention and why speaking openly about health matters.https://www.lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

    20 min
  2. Mammogram Screening

    Jun 2

    Mammogram Screening

    In Episode 7 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison discusses mammogram screening and early detection with Associate Professor Alsacia Pacsi and Department Chair and Associate Professor Collette Brown. The episode highlights screening guidelines, barriers to access, and the importance of equitable breast health care for all communities.https://www.lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

    30 min

  3. May 19

    National Nurses Month - Bonus Episode!

    On this bonus episode of Your Health Equity Matters, host Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, celebrates National Nurses Month with a conversation on the impact of nursing on health equity.She speaks with journalist and author Sarah DiGregorio about her new book, Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World, exploring the stories behind nursing and its vital role in caring for communities.Tune in and subscribe, and let us know what health topics you’d like to hear next.https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

    21 min

  4. May 4

    Women & Heart Health

    In Episode 5 of Your Health Equity Matters, Elgloria Harrison discusses heart health—the leading cause of death among women. Assistant Professor Tailisha Gonzalez joins the conversation to address risk factors, prevention strategies and the role health equity plays in improving cardiovascular outcomes for women. Lehman College School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing - https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

    26 min

  5. Mar 23

    Trauma-Informed Care for Mental Health

    Episode 4 of Your Health Equity Matters examines trauma-informed care and its importance in supporting mental health. Elgloria Harrison speaks with Erica Ponteen and Sara Kotzin about recognizing trauma, creating supportive environments, and improving access to mental health services through an equity-centered lens. lehman.edu/hs2n

    22 min

  6. Mar 5

    Hypertension: The Silent Killer

    In Episode 3 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison explores hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer.” Joined by Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and Associate Professor Kimberly Souffront of the Icahn School of Medicine, the discussion focuses on risk factors, prevention, and management of high blood pressure, with an emphasis on how hypertension disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities. lehman.edu/hs2n

    26 min

  7. Feb 5

    Preventing RSV, Influenza and COVID with Vaccines

    In Episode 2 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison is joined by Lehman College Nursing Department Chair Natasha Nurse-Clarke and Deputy Chair Darcel Reyes to discuss why vaccines are a critical part of disease prevention. The conversation focuses on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and how vaccination supports individuals living with asthma. Learn how vaccines protect both individual and community health.Learn about Lehman College's School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing: https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

    28 min

  8. Feb 5

    Understanding Health Equity

    On the inaugural episode of Your Health Equity Matters, host Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, introduces the goals of the podcast – to explore health topics that matter to the Bronx community and beyond with a special focus on equity. Every month, she’ll welcome experts to help dive into important issues impacting Black and Brown communities and explore how health equity plays a role in addressing them. In Episode 1, Elgloria sits down with Shirley Torho, President and CEO of Black Health, who explains the meaning of health equity, the difference between disparities and inequities, and how to advocate for your health. Watch for practical takeaways, and drop a comment to let us know what health topics you want us to cover next! Learn about Lehman College's School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing: https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

    26 min
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Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing and Director of the CUNY Institute for Health Equity, hosts Your Health Equity Matters, a monthly podcast that explores health topics important to the Bronx community and beyond, with a special focus on equity. Each month, she welcomes experts to discuss key issues impacting Black and Brown communities and examines how health equity plays a role in addressing them. Lehman College School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

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