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Understanding Asymptomatic High Blood Pressure: Silent But Dangerous
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Welcome to the Melanin Initiative! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Kimberly Souffront, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, joining us to discuss Asymptomatic High Blood Pressure. Kimberly is a highly accomplished Nurse Scientist, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Health Equity Advocate, Leader, Innovator, and BIM Fellow. Her extensive research focuses on a…
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Preventing Amputations Through Expert Foot Care
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Welcome to the Melanin Initiative! In this informative episode, we talk with Yvette Conyers DNP, a doctorally-prepared Nurse Practitioner specializing in foot and nail care. Yvette shares her extensive knowledge gained from over 20 years in nursing and over a decade as an advanced practice nurse. She discusses her mission to provide high-quality fo…
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Innovative Skincare for People of Color
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Welcome to the Melanin Initiative! In this episode, we discover the groundbreaking skincare brand Nuekie, founded by the brilliant and passionate Eunice Cofie-Obeng, a distinguished chemist and beauty innovator. 🌟 Nuekie, meaning "first daughter in the family and hardworking one," reflects the brand's dedication to promoting healthy, youthful skin …
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Lifestyle Medicine Made Simple
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In this enlightening episode of The Melanin Initiative podcast, we sit down with Dr. LaTaya De Jesus, a dedicated healthcare professional with an inspiring journey from combat medic to triple board-certified nurse practitioner. Dr. LaTaya shares how her faith has guided her career and discusses her passion for Lifestyle Medicine, a holistic approac…
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Inside One of the First Black, Woman-Owned Birth Centers
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Faisa Farole is a licensed certified midwife and the Founder of Washington state's inaugural Black woman-owned freestanding birth center, the Federal Way Birth Center. She is a seasoned midwife who blazes trails for her community, especially women and babies of color. Recognizing the challenges faced by Black women in maternal care, Farole's vision…
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DC Black Pride 2024: A Celebration of Diversity
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Kenya Hutton is back! He's the current Deputy Director for the Center for Black Equity. In August 2024, he'll be promoted to the President and CEO! He returns to talk about DC Black Pride 2024 in Washington, DC https://dcblackpride.org/ 💫 Wednesday May 22 - Monday May 27 📍 Westin Washington DC Hotel 💻 Workshops, Health & Wellness Pavilion, Vendor M…
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Breaking Barriers in Maternal Care
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Discover the remarkable story of Faisa Farole, a seasoned midwife who blazes trails with the founding of Washington state's inaugural Black woman-owned freestanding birth center. Located in Seattle, the Federal Way Birth Center is more than just a medical facility; it's a beacon of community support, especially for women and babies of color. Recogn…
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PCOS Essentials: Expert Advice & Supportive Insights | Health Podcast
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Dive into our latest podcast episode where we unravel the complexities of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). From symptoms to management strategies, we've got everything you need to know. Tune in now for empowering discussions and valuable insights! Welcome to Season 3! We started the show in May 2023 during Nurses' Week and we're doing it again t…
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73 Questions with a Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur
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Our new 73 Questions Series was inspired by @NDMD . We're putting our nursing twist on it and inviting all healthcare professionals to participate so we can learn more about all the different career options in healthcare as well as inspire the next generation. Welcome to Season 3! We started the show in May 2023 during Nurses' Week and we're doing …
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73 Questions an Aesthetic NP
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Our new 73 Questions Series was inspired by @NDMD . We're putting our nursing twist on it and inviting all healthcare professionals to participate so we can learn more about all the different career options in healthcare as well as inspire the next generation. Welcome to Season 3! We started the show in May 2023 during Nurses' Week and we're doing …
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73 Questions with a Nursing Director
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Our new 73 Questions Series was inspired by @NDMD . We're putting our nursing twist on it and inviting all healthcare professionals to participate so we can learn more about all the different career options in healthcare as well as inspire the next generation. Welcome to Season 3! We started the show in May 2023 during Nurses' Week and we're doing …
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The Unexpected Truth About Research Semester | Becoming: Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Demetrius Kirk, DNPc is back to share his journey to pursuing graduate education in a series called, Becoming: Doctor of Nursing Practice. We're going to follow his journey to becoming a doctorally prepared nurse leader. Each semester he will return to share his experience as we watch his career, vision, and practice evolve. ----------------- The N…
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Discover the Truth About Weight Management
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Join us for an in-depth discussion on the newest treatments and breakthroughs in weight management. From medications to lifestyle tips, we've got you covered. Welcome to Season 3! We started the show in May 2023 during Nurses' Week and we're doing it again this year. We're releasing a new show every day during Nurses' Week and then weekly on Sunday…
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Becoming: Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! Today we're talking to special guest, Demetrius Kirk, DNPc, about his journey to pursuing graduate education as we begin a new series called: Becoming: Doctor of Nursing Practice. We're going to follow his journey to becoming a doctorally prepared nurse leader. Each semester he will return to share his ex…
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Becoming a Nurse | Demetrius Kirk, DNPc
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference | National Black Nurses' Association
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Becoming a Medical Student
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Healthcare and Life Insurance
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today we're…
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Maternal Health: Doulas
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Today's epi…
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Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Ideation
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Faith & Medicine: The Hard Questions with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." This is the…
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Breast Cancer Special: Faith & Medicine with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! This is the final installment of a multi-part series with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv who returns to share how faith played a role during her journey with breast cancer from diagnosis until today. We've divided her story into different segments in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. We've disc…
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Congestive Heart Failure
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Heart Attack & Stroke
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." In this epi…
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Navigating the Holidays with Family
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end …
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Breast Cancer Special: Being a Voice for the Voiceless featuring Paris E. Lee
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." The data sh…
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Breast Cancer Special: Cancer Prevention, Rural Health, & Advocacy featuring Physical Therapist Dr. Dawn Muci
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." Knowledge i…
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Breast Cancer Special: Life After Treatment Part 1 featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! This is the third installment of a multi-part series with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv who returns to share how her health has been since receiving surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for breast cancer. We've divided her story into different segments in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. We d…
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Breast Cancer Special: Life After Treatment Part 2 featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! This is the third installment of a multi-part series with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv who returns to share how her health has been since receiving surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for breast cancer. We've divided her story into different segments in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. We d…
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Breast Cancer Special: The Treatment with Rev. Leona Madison featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." The data sh…
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Breast Cancer Special: The Diagnosis featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." The data sh…
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Breast Cancer Special: Metastatic Breast Cancer featuring Lorri Lee
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." The data sh…
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Sickle Cell Disease: The Patient Perspective featuring Alyssa Johns, RN
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time. Today we’ll …
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Diabetes featuring Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator Dr. Mark Smith
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*I earn a small commission when you click on my product links. “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your…
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative, I am Alisha Brown and one of your co-host for the Melanin Initiative podcast. “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and sh…
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Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time. Join us ever…
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June is Men’s Health month and we’ve been celebrating all month long! We are very excited about this two-part series and honored to bring it to you as three daughters. You can consider this the month dedicated to Girl Dads! In this episode, we’ll be using medical terms for body parts in this episode. If you have children who you are not comfortable…
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A Legacy of Pride: DC Black Pride 2023
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In this episode I’m joined by special guest, Deputy Director for the Center for Black Equity, Kenya Hutton to talk about DC Black Pride 2023 in Washington, DC. We discuss: -The weekend events for DC Black Pride -Discuss why DC Black Pride was necessary -Share health inequities affecting the Black Pride community -Talk about steps we can take to imp…
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Juneteenth: Intergenerational Trauma featuring Kelsey Wilson, LCSW
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Today’s episode is special as we have our first guest. We’re honored to introduce to you and speak with licensed therapist Kelsey Wilson, LCSW. She’s here to talk to us about the historical context of intergenerational trauma. Why this episode matters: -Accessing mental health care can feel overwhelming. Navigating mental health stigma and identify…
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*June is Men’s Health month and we’re celebrating all month long! We are very excited about this two-part series and honored to bring it to you as three daughters. You can consider this the month dedicated to Girl Dads!* Be sure to follow us on Instagram where we’ll be sharing content on all things related to men’s health, including screenings, spe…
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Health care advocacy is defined by the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy as the act of supporting another individual with their ability to make well-informed decisions regarding medical, behavioral, and/or financial circumstances. https://nahac.com/ The primary objective of health care advocacy is to provide safe, effective, patient-cente…
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