On the Mic w/ Olyvia

As we know, February was Black History Month. During February and really every day, we are celebrating love, contributions, and lives of black folks and black communities. -During this episode, I spoke with  Dr. Julia Rosebush, the Medical Director of Care2Prevent (C2P), the University of Chicago’s Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program. C2P is the largest provider of pediatric HIV care on the South Side of Chicago, serving nearly 800 individuals each year. -HIV/AIDS impacts communities of color at higher rates, with stats continuing to increase, especially during COVID-19. Join us as we talk about the in's and outs of HIV and why awareness and education continues to be importantResources:Care2Prevent (https://care2prevent.com)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

I think the title of this episode gives an indication of what we will focus on and that’s the verdict of Breonna Taylor’s case. As we know the grand jury of the trial did not charge ANY of the officers with killing Breonna Taylor in her Louisville apartment, and instead, one of the officer’s was only accused of firing recklessly and was indicted on three counts of endangering neighbors. I don’t have to say much more than this but I truly want to use this episode to discuss history and its link to society’s treatment of black women, how that has spilled over into the healthcare space, and why change is needed not tomorrow but NOW.  Ultimately, Black Women and Girls Deserve Better and Beyond.Episode Takeaways:Historical trauma is the pinnacle of why treatment of black women and girls exists how it is today. The addition of the history of medical experimentation and inadequate healthcare has further increased black women’s complex relationship with the healthcare system to the point of mistrust of the medical field being at an all-time high within the community.To continue the movement toward fighting for justice for black women and girls, like Breonna Taylor and others, the 3 resources listed below can be used as tools for change.Resources:Black Women’s Health Imperative (https://bwhi.org)Therapy for Black Girls (https://therapyforblackgirls.com/about/)Black Mama's Matter Alliance (https://blackmamasmatter.org/resources/toolkits/)References:https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/trauma-concepthttps://www.thirteen.org/wnet/slavery/experience/gender/history2.htmlhttps://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/what.htmhttps://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/equity/projects/infantmortality/session2.2.pdfhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/discrimination-black-womens-health/https://www.apa.org/topics/health-disparities/fact-sheet-stresshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6167003/https://www.essence.com/feature/protect-black-women-girls/  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

In this episode, I spoke with Nicole Vick! Nicole is a seasoned public health professional, spending the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities. She also has 12 years of academic teaching experience.In addition to all of her work as a public health professional, educator, and advocate, she is an author! In her first book “Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson” she shares both the heartbreaking pain and the extraordinary triumphs that led her to advocacy and social justice work.Nicole's Tips/Resources:Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson by Nicole D. Vick available on Amazon https://amzn.to/2RyAQKbFind people that can support you/mentors, colleagues, friends etc.Be open to new opportunities and informationBuild communitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

This episode focuses on grief. I wanted to discuss this topic because 2020 seems like a year that we have all been impacted by this strong emotion due to everything that’s happened. From the passing of loved ones to celebrity passing’s that have shaken us all, I think discussing this complicated emotion and learning more about public health’s involvement is essential in the healing process.Key Takeaways:Grief is normal and impacts children to older adults.The five stages of grief includes denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Each of the five stages do not happen in order nor will we get through all five.And finally, there are resources to help you cope-so do not feel alone. Reach out for support. For Adults/Older Adults National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization https://www.nhpco.org/patients-and-caregivers/For Children National Alliance for Grieving Children https://childrengrieve.orgGeneral/COVID Good Grief https://good-grief.org/covid-19/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

This episode discusses IPV or Intimate Partner Violence. It is no secret that this occurs daily, and one of the trending headlines in the pop culture world was the act of violence toward Megan Thee Stallion by artist Tory Lanez. Intimate Partner Violence or IPV IS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. When I started this podcast, I wanted to make it very known that public health spands across so many different areas that we may not even think and this is a prime example. Intimate Partner Violence is serious and this episode breaks down what it is, risk factors and consequences, and provides resources for you or someone you may know who is experiencing IPV.Key Takeaways:Men and women can be victims of IPV IPV has individual, relationship, community, and society-based risk-factors and these again are contributing factors, but might not be direct causes. Not everyone who is identified as “at risk” becomes involved in violence.Lastly, victim blaming perpetuates the cycle of abuse and can lead to further physical, mental, emotional, and social harms.Resources Mentioned:CDCCDC IPV Page https://bit.ly/2EMmrHeChicagoCenters on Halsted https://www.centeronhalsted.orgA Safe Place https://asafeplaceforhelp.orgNationalThe National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)www.ndvh.orgNational Center for Victims of Crime 1-202-467-8700www.victimsofcrime.orgSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

This episode, I was invited to speak with Public Health Culture host Leonora Okwara, MPH to discuss the following:How COVID-19 is affecting children and families.How COVID-19 is exposing and bringing to light the already deep health inequalities in our communities.How routine well child visits are more important than ever.The questions surrounding how to keep kids and families safe and functioning during this pandemic.The effects of mis-information and how confusing this can be for families.Why the re-opening of schools is such a hard decision.How public health is something that touches all of our lives.The importance of health literacy and making sure we are using language that parents and children can understand.Her biggest frustrations with our current system. Action Steps/Resources:Be informed on what to do to be prepared.Work collaboratively to come up with solutions.  We all must work together!Check out her podcast at https://www.publichealthresearchconsulting.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

Self-Care is a topic discussed so much but we sometime lack in actually practicing it. This episode talks about self-care and also explains its relationship to public health!..ResourcesTalkSpace.comGuided Meditation Example https://k-p.li/2E5i7CfFamily Paths Self-Care Tips https://bit.ly/3kOUMWHSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

According to the CDC, high blood pressure (hypertension) increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans. And in communities of color, these rates are increasing daily. Jasmine Solola, a medical student in Chicago, has worked toward addressing this by creating a program that helps to reduce hypertension rates by adjusting soulful dishes to reduce salt and still keep the flavor. ..Episode Resourceshttps://www.blurb.com/b/10182245-a-dash-of-soul-foodhttps://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/index.htmhttps://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressurehttps://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/high-blood-pressureSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

This episode discusses racism, the social implications of it, and what it actually means to be an ally to the Black Lives Matter Movement. This episode also features a conversation with public health student and Black Lives Matter ally Aishwarya Balakrishna...Episode Resourceshttps://schweitzerfellowship.org https://www.raceforward.orghttps://j4jalliance.comDonations to #BlackLivesMatter, The Bail Project, and the NAACPSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

On this episode I speak with Alisa Howard. Alisa Howard is a Public Health Servant Leader, Community Health Educator, Author and Editor. With extensive experience in the field, Alisa has used her skills to address community health needs. ..Episode Resources:Alisa Howard Site https://www.alisahoward.com.Community Health Worker Training and Education https://www.nvchwa.org/training-and-education/.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/programs/spha/chw_training/index.htmSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

This episode focuses on how misinformation, or the inadvertent spread of false information and disinformation, the deliberate spread of false information, can have harmful effects on individual and population health. With this knowledge, our goal is to counter this "infodemic" as noted by the World Health Organization and replace with up-to-date, relevant, and accurate information...Episode Resource(s):The Health Literacy Solutions Center https://www.healthliteracysolutions.org/home.Johns Hopkins Medicine https://bit.ly/3cqquUA.NAMI Chicago Free Yoga Event May 23rd https://www.yoga2point0.com/reserve/#/events Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

"Black communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19." That is what the headlines have been saying as of late. To some of us, this is not a shocker, however, to most it is. But why? Well, this episode I spoke with Dr. Aja Reynolds, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Urban Education and Critical Race Studies in the Teacher Education Department at Wayne State University with a background and emphasis on working with educators and communities in sustaining freedom schooling for Black youth and those from other marginalized communities, and supporting pathways to increase Black and Brown teachers in PreK- 12 schools. Join us as we talk about education and of course the COVID-19 pandemic in Black communities.Episode Resources:We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina L. Love https://amzn.to/2KtuaJLThe Cancer Journals by Audre Lordehttps://amzn.to/3cFXf0sSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

Day 7, the final day of NPHW 2020 is focusing on Economics. On this episode, I interviewed Professor Anthony LoSasso of DePaul University (Alma Mater!) Anthony T. LoSasso is an economist whose research spans several dimensions of health and labor economics, health policy and health services and outcomes research. LoSasso is keenly interested in how government policies affect private sector decisions. An area of particular interest for LoSasso is the effects of health insurance benefit design on health care utilization and health outcomes. This work includes an AHRQ-funded research grant to study so-called narrow network insurance plans; a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded study to examine the impact of an expansion of mental health benefits on cost and quality of care at a large manufacturing firm; and ongoing work examining the effects of high deductible health insurance on health care use. Additionally, LoSasso has served as co-investigator on an NIH-funded study examining the effects of corporate wellness programs on the use of preventive services and health outcomes. With training in labor and health economics and extensive experience studying the effects of insurance in both the private and public sectors, LoSasso is a nationally recognized leader in the field...Episode ResourcesYoutube, Crash Course: Intro to Economics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ez10ADR_gMSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

Day 6 of National Public Health Week focuses on Healthy Housing. Safe and stable housing is so important to health outcomes. This episode features an interview with the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County, the second largest housing authority in Illinois. Richard J. Monocchio has dedicated his professional career to public service for nearly 25 years. He began his housing career under the Clinton Administration, serving in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Prior to that, he served as senior advisor to the late U.S. Rep. George E. Sangmeister. Known for his ability to get things done, he served in several city government capacities as Buildings Commissioner, Aviation Chief of Staff, and First Deputy Housing Commissioner for the City of Chicago under the Daley Administration. In 2011, Monocchio was appointed Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County, continues to be an advocate for safe, affordable housing. The Housing Authority of Cook County is a $120M Agency, the second largest housing authority in Illinois. Tune into this amazing interview!..Episode ResourcesHousing Authority of Cook County www.thehacc.orgSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

One of the themes for NPHW 2020 was Environmental Health. During this episode, we speak with a Senior Environmental Health Specialist, Ashish Patel, a Senior Environmental Health Specialist with the University of Chicago.  He has 13 years of experience in the fields of occupational health and safety and environmental compliance. Mr. Patel received his Masters of Science in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive knowledge and education in this field!Tune into the interview to learn more about her journey and also how you can get involved!..Episode Resources:Occupational Safety and Health Administration https://www.osha.govThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/index.htmSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

Day 3 of #NPHW2020 or National Public Health Week 2020 is focusing on Violence Prevention! Violence is a leading causes of premature deaths in this country, so it is vital to do the best we can with addressing this. On that note, I have interviewed Ashley Stone, an expert in the field of #violenceprevention, focusing on non-violence education and approaches. Ashley Stone is a native of Chicago, IL, born and raised in the Bronzeville community. She is currently completing her doctorate in Sociology at the University of Central Florida with a focus on social inequalities. Ashley has served as a non-violence educator since 2012, providing workshops for a variety of audiences about the fundamentals of non-violence. She is  a brilliant mind and expert in the field #violenceprevention. Tune into the interview to learn more about her journey and also how you can get involved!..Episode Resources:Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships https://amzn.to/2UPy1H1Metta Center for Nonviolence https://mettacenter.org/      Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

It's Day 2 of National Public Health Week 2020 and today's theme is on Maternal and Child Health! To speak on this topic and share valuable insights and resources is a pediatric provider who has extensive knowledge and experience in this realm. Dr. Joseph Hageman, a clinically retired Neonatologist, Pediatric Intensivist and Hospitalist, Senior Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s The Feinberg School of Medicine, and Director NICU Quality Improvement at Comer Children’s Hospital at University of Chicago, spoke with me on everything related to #maternalandchildhealth. Tune into this amazing conversation!..Episode Resources:American Academy of Pediatrics https://bit.ly/3bQRPPQAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology https://bit.ly/2RgHfcWCenters for Disease Control and Prevention https://bit.ly/2XgvHKSJournal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) https://bit.ly/3aNfdO4Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

April 6, 2020 is the start of National Public Health Week 2020 (http://www.nphw.org/nphw-2020) ! To kickstart this week and the first theme of National Public Health Week, Mental Illness, I interviewed NAMI Chicago Executive Director, Alexa James, LCSW. As Executive Director, Alexa has made NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond. This episode of #publichealthfortheculture podcast brings light to mental illness and wellness, especially amidst the pandemic. She included different tips and resources as well on how we can all stay mentally well during this time and beyond. Contact NAMI Chicago at Namichicago.org or 833-NAMI-CHI (833-626-4244) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

Let's talk about mental and physical health while we are all staying home/sheltering in place! ..Episode Resources:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html HealthyChildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx   2020 Census: https://2020census.gov/ TalkSpace: https://www.talkspace.com Music Tip: How about making a de-stress playlist!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

COVID-19 is everywhere right now! This episode provides a breakdown of the in's and out's in terms that are easily digestible.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)