A Woman's Worth: Health and Wellness Radio

A webinar that was guided by 3 questions: 1. How do we work with communities in our respective work. 2. How do we step back and "let community lead"? 3. What are some lessons learned in our efforts to collaborate with communities?

Mrs. Crystal Nelson and Ms. Crystalyn Winfield, St. Paul AME Church are our guests for this episode.

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This episode of a Woman’s Worth features Shericka Williams and Brieanna Williams with Five Horizons Health Services in Montgomery. The guests join the co-hosts to talk about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Shericka share information with listeners about the background and purpose of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day as well as this year’s theme “Engage, Educate, and Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities”. Shericka and Brieanna inform listeners about the HIV work that they are doing on college campuses. In addition, listeners receive information about upcoming activities being offered for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by Five Horizons Health Services.

This episode the co-hosts talk with Dr. Karen Johnson about HIV in the Prison System. Dr. Johnson shares information about her background and HIV research. Also, Dr. Johnson informs listeners about her current work and research with the prison system and HIV. In addition, listeners learn about the importance of advocacy and policy as it relates to HIV.

This episode Dr. Pamela Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White talk about HIV Transmission, Prevention and Treatment as Prevention.  Listeners are informed about ways HIV is transmitted. Also, listeners receive information on ways to prevent HIV, including Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).  Co-hosts share information about Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U), or Treatment as Prevention. 

This episode of A Woman’s Worth features the Doctor and the Dietitian. Dr. Kelly joins Dr. Foster and Mrs. White to promote health and well-being.  Dr. Kelly provides information about physical, emotional and spiritual health.  In addition, Dr. Foster and Dr. Kelly informs listeners about the importance of PLANT-BASED FOODS AND FULL PLATE LIVING.  Also, listeners learn about the HOLIDAY TRIO (EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY). 

This episode A Woman’s Worth features Dr. Marguerite Owens: “HIV Advocate Extraordinaire. Dr. Owens shares with listeners about her background and her work in HIV. She informs listeners of the importance of individuals being educated about HIV. Listeners learn that HIV is preventable. In addition, Dr. Owens emphasizes the importance of being committed to the work of “Ending the HIV Epidemic”.

This episode features DeAndra Brown-Tuyishime and Shericka Williams. Both guests provide information to listeners about the organization and their new roles. The listening audience receive information about new programs, activities and upcoming events offered by Five Horizons Health Services.

Syphilis cases on the rise in Alabama. Dr. Pamela Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White talk to listeners about the increase of syphilis cases in Alabama. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the sexual transmitted infection (syphilis) is on the rise in Alabama. The co-hosts share with listeners the rates of syphilis in different counties in Alabama. In addition, listeners receive information about the transmission and spread of syphilis. Also, Dr. Foster and Mrs. White share information about the importance of testing for syphilis and other sexual transmitted infections (STI’s) as well as HIV.  Furthermore, listeners receive information on the importance of preventing the spread of syphilis and other sexual transmitted infections as well as ways to prevent STI’s and HIV.

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Mrs. Crystal Nelson with St. Paul AME Church joined our co-host Mrs. Reashanda White to talk with listeners about National HIV Testing Day. Crystal shared with listeners information about St. Paul AME and their HIV initiative. Also, she shared some historical facts about St. Paul AME. In addition, Crystal provided information about National HIV Testing Day and the importance of KNOWING YOUR HIV STATUS. Plus, Crystal informed listeners about St. Paul AME’s upcoming HIV Testing Day event on Saturday July 1, from 9am-1pm. Crystal provided details about the various partners participating in the event as well as festivities taking place at the event.

FIVE HORIZONS HEALTH SERVICES COMES TO MONTGOMERY! This episode co-hosts are joined by DeAndra Brown-Tuyishime and Karen Carr Turner to introduce the listening audience to Five Horizons Health Services. DeAndra and Karen share information about Five Horizons Health Services takeover of Medical Advocacy & Outreach (MAO). Both guests provide information to listeners about their new roles. In addition, listeners learn about the services and programs offered by Five Horizons Health Services. Also, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, listeners receive information about the upcoming testing event Five Horizons is hosting for the community.

A Woman’s Worth continues to follow and provide updated information on COVID-19 and Monkeypox. This episode, the co-hosts provide updates on COVID-19 and monkeypox. Listeners receive information on the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. Also, Dr. Foster emphasizes the importance of individuals 65 and older with immunocompromised conditions such as HIV, Lupus or Cancer to be vaccinated and boosted. In addition, Dr. Foster provides information on monkeypox transmission. The co-hosts share information about the symptoms of monkeypox. Moreover, listeners receive information on the vaccine and treatment for monkeypox.

May is Women’s Health Month! This episode the co-hosts have a “Real Talk with a HIV Researcher.” Our guest is Dr. Shameka Cody with the University of Alabama. Dr. Cody shares information about her background.  In addition, Dr. Cody provides information about her research in HIV and older adults. Also, Dr. Cody shares with listeners about her research on sleep and cognitive impairment as well as her work in rural Alabama.

An interview with Lydia Chatmon, Prevention Director of Selma AIR (AIDS Service Organization)

This episode a Woman’s Worth highlights HIV Women Researchers. Our guest is Dr. Karen A. Johnson with the University of Alabama.  Dr. Johnson shares information about her background and journey in research. In addition, Dr. Johnson provides information about her research in HIV and women. Also, listeners learn about research projects Dr. Johnson is doing with women in Alabama.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed on March 10. A Woman’s Worth invites Mrs. Crystal Wells with St. Paul AME Church to provide information about National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Mrs. Wells also informs the audience about a forthcoming event they are having for women and girls.

February 7, 2023 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. A Woman’s Worth co-hosts Dr. Pam Foster and Mrs. Reashanda White share information with listeners about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  Listeners learn the background and purpose of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Also, listeners receive information on the importance of HIV testing, HIV prevention and HIV treatment. Dr. Foster informs listeners of organizations that host National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day activities.

A Woman’s Worth continues to follow and provide information on the HIV Vaccine as well as other HIV updates. This episode Dr. Foster provides information about the HIV Vaccine. Also, Dr. Foster and Mrs. White share information about Injectable PrEP. In addition, listeners receive information about other updates in HIV.

A Woman’s Worth remembers the legacy and memory of Mel Prince. Mel served as Executive Director at Selma AIR. Mel worked with Selma AIR for 27 years. She was committed to providing services to those infected with HIV as well as those at risk for HIV in rural Alabama.

In observance of World AIDS Day, A Woman’s Worth features our co-host Dr. Pamela Foster. Dr. Foster provides an informative presentation. Listeners will hear about “Ending the HIV Epidemic”. In addition, Dr. Foster shares information about the National Memorial AIDS Quilt and the next stops of the AIDS Quilt in Alabama. Also, Dr. Foster asks listeners “what are we doing as a community” to address the issues of HIV.