Episodes
Female Genital Cutting
Why do we allow this to happen? Why do we do this to our young girls? Bold women who have had this done say “STOP THIS MADNESS”. Advocates for these women say “STOP”. I too join in to say “STOP”.
Wow- can you believe this?
Danielle Outlaw is the new Police Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia. Police Commissioner- don’t forget to schedule your GYN appointment at TODAYS WOMAN.
Shrink your fibroids..
Listen to women tell their stories about fibroids. Maybe you can relate.. UNFILTERED
Shrink your fibroid
Real women tell their story about fibroids. Listen- maybe you can relate.
Shrink your fibroid..
Hear from women who have fibroids. Maybe you can relate to their story.
Shrink your fibroids
Hear from women describing their experience dealing with fibroids, Maybe you can relate..
Black Women & Mental Health
Today’s strong black women knows herself. She knows when to seek out therapy to stay mentally strong. However, it’s not that easy when she is looking for black female mental health professional. Hear one women’s story..
Are you black?
Since 2004, the US Govt has required that all federal program adhere to the following racial definitions.. Hispanic is not a race. Important to know for the upcoming 2020 US census.
A Fall from Grace Tyler Perry
Just not feeling Mr. Perry Netflix movie. Middle aged black women deserve better representation. Away with the stereotypes.
A salute to US Representative Ayanna Pressley
Hair is not only “political”, but it can tell you about your state of health. Thank you Representative Pressley.
A Medical “Wakanda”- Mercy Douglas Hospital
Lest we forget..Once upon a time, there were well trained black doctors and black nurses working in a black hospital providing care to the black community. A nurse who was there, shares her story.
Shrinking fibroids with a plant based diet- WOW- one of the best days of y professional life.
A group of black women came together to discussed shrinking their fibroids with a plant based diet instead of medication and/or surgery. They came together, to take charge of their health. They shared and they were supportive...
Black Women Rising- Our charge for the New Year
This is not racist. It’s an acknowledgement of the awesomeness of the Black and her ability to defy the odds. It’s a challenge to heal ourselves and to benefit all women.
Black Women’s Health- A moment for Shakir
9 years old.. African American children are disproportionately affected by asthma. A recent study looks at treatment options and treatment response in African American children. Let his life serve to illuminate this problem s...
Health update- low libido
5 reported reasons of low libido in women over 60. Do you agree?
Black Women’s Health- who ever heard of a historically black hospital?
Part 1: Established at the end of the Civil War because of discrimination and disparities. Now only a few remain - yet discrimination and disparities persist.
Black Women’s Health and the Middle Class Black Woman
Health care disparities exist among black and white persons even among those with higher economic status. In one study Black middle class women described their health care experience. What do you say?
Today’s Woman Health Update- Pelvic Floor Pain
Another possible etiology for Chronic Pelvic Pain ..
Todays Woman Health Update- Menstrual Cramps
As many as 18% of women with menstrual cramps get minimal to no relief from NSAIDs (ie Advil, Naproxen)
Health Update from Today’s Woman- another bladder infection?
.. the most common outpatient infection. May present differently in older women
Black Woman Rising- Living his personal truth as an African American transgender male
Born with XX chromosomes. Assigned female at birth. Now living his life as an African American transgender male. Hear the journey and ongoing challenges of this transgender male. Learn why he continues to need GYN care. A tho...
Health Update from Today’s Woman- postmenopausal bleeding
This is the primary symptoms of a very common GYN cancer. If ignored, this can lead to an increased risk for death. Don’t neglect yourself.
Black Women Rising - Information Technology integral in life, living and health..one woman’s story.
She’s young, gifted, black and in IT. Once a user experience engineer at Apple, she is now pursuing a PhD in computer science. Supported by black women throughout her education, she is currently the Founder and Executive Dir...