Black Women’s Health

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Why listen to this podcast? May 13, 2020

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Black Women’s Health is filling a void in today’s society that tries to devalue the worth of black women. We know differently.

What would Ida say? May 06, 2020

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On May 4, 2020 Ida B Wells was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her reports on lynchings. On February 23,2020 a Black was shot and killed by 2 white men while jogging. Justice has yet to be served.

“Sometimes you have a call a thing a thing.” Apr 29, 2020

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What I would respectfully say to the US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams.

Covid 19 - Should black doctors be doing more? Apr 17, 2020

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Not a condemnation, rather a call to action.

Calgon take me away Apr 16, 2020

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With all the craziness, fear, and general angst during the Covid pandemic - I wonder is there a better place, a better city, a better country that I can go to? Reflections on “a better place”..

CoronaVirus - does race matter? Apr 06, 2020

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It been rumored that blacks are immune to the Coronavirus, however the when scrutinized just the opposite is seen. Yet another health disparity? Why relatively few racial breakdown of those affected. Do our chronic conditions explain the disparities or is there more? When we are allocating resources and deciding who lives will race matter? A thought provoking articles from ProPublica

Of course, I’m stressed. Mar 26, 2020

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Pandemics, illness, stay-at-home mandates, lay-offs, short on money, kids home 24/7. I’m overstressing, over eatting, over indulging.. What other options are there? Consider the “inner smile” to help rid anxiety.Mental alchemy to turn negative into positives thoughts,

A day in the life.. Mar 24, 2020

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I want birth control.

Coronavirus & pregnancy Mar 23, 2020

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Will my baby be affected by this virus? Should I keep my prenatal appointments? I’m laid off - do I risk harm to me and my baby, to get money? Truly a vulnerable group.. what can be done? Contact Dr. Rahman with your thoughts and suggestions- mail@doctorrahman.com and/or via this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bwh/message

Yellow Fever & Coronavirus- then & Now PART 2 Mar 19, 2020

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When things look bleak- a positive attitude can make the difference