Discussing Disparities

HealthNeedsRx

HealthNeedsRx is a new student initiative with global reach created with a mission to mitigate health disparities. Our series "Discussing Disparities" features health professionals and other motivated student organizations to discuss the complexities of health disparities, diving into niche socioeconomic/racial/ethnic struggles, groups affected, systemic factors, ways we can combat these disparities, and more. Learn more about us: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com https://www.instagram.com/healthneedsrx/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLw4rcfqdhUxUuKOxY9WZrA

  1. 02/07/2021

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 18: Latin American Healthcare Disparities, ft. Dr. Nikita Rabelo, MD

    In this episode of Discussing Disparities, we met with Dr. Nikita Rabelo, MD, an internist from Puerto Rico. We discussed important health disparities impacting the Latino community.   Make sure to check out:  Her Instagram: @elrincondelainternista  El Rincón de la Internista: www.elrincondelainternista.com    Also make sure to check out:  Our website: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com  Our Instagram/TikTok/Twitter: @healthneedsrx  https://www.instagram.com/healthneedsrx/  https://twitter.com/healthneedsrx?s=20  https://www.tiktok.com/@healthneedsrx Listen to our podcast on Spotify!: https://anchor.fm/healthneedsrx Apply to be a member of our team!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo-_tC24NV_LwxfvAOOELVd3T32mtN1iXWVn1oFtJM_JYOKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link  More on Dr. Rabelo: Dr. Nikita L. Rabelo-Pagán, MD, is a mom of a very savvy 6 year old and an Internist. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and was always interested in healthcare. She completed her graduate education in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico. She obtained her Medical Doctorate in the Universidad Iberoamericana, UNIBE School of Medicine, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Completed a one year Internship in the Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncology Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and formally trained as an Internal Medicine Specialist in the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. She is now a part time Hospitalist in Weill Cornell, New York Presbyterian Hospital, while also training in the Fellowship of Hospital Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound. She is the creator behind the blog and IG page  El Rincón de la Internista (www.elrincondelainternista.com | @elrincondelainternista) which she created as a place for education in Internal Medicine issues, motivation for future medical doctors and safe place to discuss ongoing issues in the Medical community.

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 18: Latin American Healthcare Disparities, ft. Dr. Nikita Rabelo, MD
  2. 01/31/2021

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 17: Racism and Naturopathic Medicine, ft. Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND

    In this episode of "Discussing Disparities," we met with Dr. Hanisha Patel, a licensed Naturopathic doctor and a leading expert in integrative natural medicine. We sat to discuss what naturopathic medicine is, the colonization of medicine, the connection between mental and hormonal health, and more. Make sure to check out:  Mahan Health: www.mahanhealth.com   Subscribe to her YouTube channel: Mahan Health   Subscribe to her Podcast: Mahan Health with Dr. Hanisha  Follow her on Instagram: @HolisticHanisha @mahanhealth   Follow her on Facebook: @HolisticHanisha @mahanhealth   Follow her on Twitter: @HolisticHanisha More on Dr. Patel: Dr. Hanisha Patel graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and received her medical education at Bastyr University California in San Diego. With her background in both conventional and natural medicine, she works with each individual to find what works best for them and their unique genetic and environmental makeup. She dealt with her own personal  autoimmune issues since birth until she finally saw a Naturopathic doctor who helped her reverse all of her symptoms. She realized she didn't have to deal with all of those symptoms and she was finally able to experience mahan (great) health. Now, as a Naturopathic Physician herself, she aspires to see a world where mahan health is not only achievable but the norm. She believes this happens from a holistic perspective. This is why she not only works with patients in person and via telemedicine, but also empowers the local and international community with her talks and podcast, Mahan Health, she is a published author in The Townsend Letter, and she works alongside legislators as a patient advocate. When she's not doing all those things, you can find her outside in nature, watching the sunrise or sunset, working out, doing yoga, cooking, dancing, or traveling! Make sure to check out: Our website: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com Our Instagram/TikTok/Twitter: @healthneedsrx https://www.instagram.com/healthneedsrx/ https://twitter.com/healthneedsrx?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@healthneedsrx Listen to our podcast on Spotify!: https://anchor.fm/healthneedsrx Apply to be a member of our team!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo-_tC24NV_LwxfvAOOELVd3T32mtN1iXWVn1oFtJM_JYOKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 17: Racism and Naturopathic Medicine, ft. Dr. Hanisha Patel, ND
  3. 01/24/2021

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 16: Disparities in Vision Health, ft. Dr. Hardeep K. Kataria, OD, FAAO

    In this episode of “Discussing Disparities”, we were joined by Dr. Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, a medically-oriented optometrist at Advanced Retina Associates. We discuss common vision problems that often go overlooked, how to make optic healthcare more accessible, and more!   Make sure to check out: Her Instagram: @dr.hardeep.kataria   Also make sure to check out:  Our website: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com  Our Instagram/TikTok/Twitter: @healthneedsrx  https://www.instagram.com/healthneedsrx/  https://twitter.com/healthneedsrx?s=20  https://www.tiktok.com/@healthneedsrx  Apply to be a member of our team!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo-_tC24NV_LwxfvAOOELVd3T32mtN1iXWVn1oFtJM_JYOKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link   More on Dr. Kataria:  Dr. Hardeep Kataria is originally from the United Kingdom. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and is a 2012 graduate from the New England College of Optometry. After completing her residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease, she relocated to the sunny west coast of Los Angeles, California. She practices in a medical office primarily managing dry eye disease and medical glaucoma. She is passionate about using advanced diagnostic techniques to treat dry eye disease and glaucoma, and enjoys the challenge of complex cases. Outside of optometry, Dr. Kataria enjoys weightlifting and enjoying the coastal weather of Southern California.

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 16: Disparities in Vision Health, ft. Dr. Hardeep K. Kataria, OD, FAAO
  4. 01/01/2021

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 14: Tuberculosis Health Disparities, ft. Dr. Lisa V. Adams, MD

    In this episode of “Discussing Disparities”, we were joined by Dr. Lisa V. Adams-- Professor of Medicine, Community and Family Medicine, and Epidemiology; Associate Dean for Global Health; and the Director of the Center for Global Health Equity at Dartmouth College-- who will talk more about tuberculosis (TB) health disparities and her work in combating these disparities in Tanzania with the DarDar and Rwandan Human Resources for Health programs. Make sure to check out:  Center for Health Equity - https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/che/ Geisel DarDar programs - http://geiseldardar.org/ Our website: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com Our Instagram: @healthneedsrx More on Dr. Adams: Dr. Adams is the Associate Dean for Global Health and an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Disease and International Health at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. She oversees Dartmouth College’s Global Health Initiative at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding and is the Director of Geisel’s Center for Health Equity. In all her roles, she develops and oversees cross-cutting global health programs involving faculty and students. Dr. Adams has worked in domestic and international TB control for over 20 years. At Dartmouth, she teaches global health to medical and college students. She has been a co-investigator on several clinical and operations research trials on TB and HIV through the DarDar Programs, a collaboration between Dartmouth and Muhimbili University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In 2012, she spent 6 months in Rwanda as Geisel’s lead to launch the major medical education initiative, the Rwandan Human Resources for Health Program. She is currently engaged with local partners in Swaziland to improve delivery of TB care services to children and persons living with HIV. Dr. Adams is a 1990 graduate of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 14: Tuberculosis Health Disparities, ft. Dr. Lisa V. Adams, MD
  5. 01/01/2021

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 12: Infectious Disease Health Disparities, ft. Dr. Uzma Syed

    In this episode of "Discussing Disparities", we interviewed Dr. Uzma Syed, a board-certified Infectious Disease specialist, Chair of the COVID-19 Task Force at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (GSHMC), and the Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence at GSHMC. Dr. Syed has been featured as an expert on several media outlets as an expert in Infectious Diseases. Here, we will go over infectious diseases and disparities, prevention methods,  COVID-19, and more. Make sure to check out:  Align-Us: www.align-us.org  Twitter: @DrUzmaSyed,  www.twitter.com/DrUzmaSyed  Instagram: @uzmasworld, www.instagram.com/uzmasworld  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzma-syed... More on Dr. Uzma Syed: Dr. Syed is well-published in pneumonia-related research and has been leading several COVID-19 clinical trials. She teaches students of all ages as well as medical residents about her specialty. Dr. Syed is a member of the  Inclusion, Diversity, Access & Equity Task Force of the Infectious Disease Society of America. Dr. Syed cares passionately about education. She is the founder & CEO of a non-profit organization Align Us Inc, which provides career mentorship or high school students. She serves on three school committees (safety, business advisory & diversity). She’s a community and youth leader with a focus on teen initiatives as a member of the Interfaith Council of Syosset-Woodbury-Jericho. Dr. Syed co-founded the Eid Holiday Coalition Long Island and founded the National Eid Coalition helping over two dozen school districts obtain Eid holidays. Dr. Syed serves on the Nassau County Police Commissioner’s Community Council, she was recognized by the Legislature as a female trailblazer, and campaigned for a Syosset school board trustee position. Her humanitarian work has spanned refugee resettlement to annual school supply and holiday toy drives to serving at soup kitchens. Dr. Syed has volunteered with UNICEF for children’s rights, the Global Youth Assembly and the United Nations to help promote mobile health to underserved countries. Dr. Syed’s work has been covered by numerous media outlets including BBC, CBS, ABC NPR, Fox 5, Pix11, New 12, Fios, Newsday, Syosset Advance, Jericho Tribune and more. Please visit:  Our website: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com  Our Instagram: @healthneedsrx

    Discussing Disparities, ep. 12: Infectious Disease Health Disparities, ft. Dr. Uzma Syed

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HealthNeedsRx is a new student initiative with global reach created with a mission to mitigate health disparities. Our series "Discussing Disparities" features health professionals and other motivated student organizations to discuss the complexities of health disparities, diving into niche socioeconomic/racial/ethnic struggles, groups affected, systemic factors, ways we can combat these disparities, and more. Learn more about us: www.healthneedsrx.weebly.com https://www.instagram.com/healthneedsrx/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLw4rcfqdhUxUuKOxY9WZrA