Insight Pt. 2: Men's Health, Black Women and Breast Cancer, Epilepsy Foundation

Published: June 16, 2023, 5:48 p.m.

b'It is crucial to prioritize men\'s health during June Men\'s Health Month to raise awareness about the unique health challenges that men face and promote a proactive approach to their well-being. I speak to Dr. Neva White, Director of the Jefferson Collaborative for Health Equity and Executive Director of the Frazier Family Coalition for Stroke Education and Prevention about the resources available for men at through the Jefferson Collaborative for Health Equity.
www.FrazierFamilyCoalition.org

iHeartMedia\\u2019s WDAS FM, Power 99 and Rumba 106.1 held our 6th annual Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer in women of color. The American Association for Cancer Research was a beneficiary of the event. I speak to Dr. Camille Ragin is Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Professor in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center \\u2013 Temple Health System. Dr. Ragin is an Active member in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the current Chair of the AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) Council, and the 2023 recipient of the AACR-Team Science Award. We discuss the challenges of health disparities as it relates to Breast Cancer in Black women.
www.aacr.org

More than 25,000 Black/African Americans are diagnosed with seizures or epilepsy each year. In fact, Black/African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with epilepsy than White Americans. For many Black/African Americans, stigma and access to appropriate care are major concerns. I speak to Rachel Robinson, Epilepsy Advocate, Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, who dispels misconception about the disease and resources and support available to people living with Epilepsy.
ChangeOurStory.org
Social Media: @EpilepsyFdn'