In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, CEO Philip Clark discusses National Minority Health Month, highlighting the critical health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority communities across the United States. He explores how these disparities intersect with factors like disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic location, and socioeconomic status.

Key Points:

• Minority populations experience higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease
• Barriers to healthcare access include lack of insurance, transportation challenges, and fewer culturally responsive care options
• Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women despite similar incidence rates
• Hispanic adults are 70% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic white adults
• American Indian and Alaska Native people face twice the risk of liver and bile duct cancers compared to white populations

Ways to Help:

• Educate yourself about health disparities in your community
• Advocate for culturally sensitive healthcare services
• Support organizations working to close these gaps
• Healthcare providers can participate in cultural competency training
• Businesses can implement diverse workplace wellness programs

Resources:

• Office of Minority Health website: minorityhealth.hhs.gov
• South Carolina Department of Health: dhec.sc.gov
• Unity Health on Main: unityhealthonmain.org (local Greenville resource providing culturally competent care)

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In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, CEO of Just Say Something Phillip Clark discusses National Alcohol Awareness Month (April) and its importance. He covers:

• The purpose of Alcohol Awareness Month, established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
• Alarming statistics: nearly 15 million Americans have alcohol use disorder, and alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death in the US
• The widespread impact of alcohol misuse on individuals, families, and communities
• Understanding alcohol use disorder as a health condition rather than a moral failing
• Warning signs that might indicate problematic drinking
• Available resources for those seeking help, including SAMHSA's 24/7 helpline (1-800-662-HELP), Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org), Al-Anon (al-anon.org), and the local crisis line (988)

Phillip emphasizes that recovery is possible and reaching out for support is a sign of courage, not weakness.

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In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, host Philip Clark discusses Stress Awareness Month (April) and provides valuable insights on recognizing and managing stress in our daily lives. Phil discusses the physical, mental, and behavioral signs of stress, shares practical strategies for stress management, and offers helpful resources for those needing additional support.

Key topics covered:

• Background on Stress Awareness Month (it was established in 1992)
• How chronic stress affects physical and mental health
• Common signs of stress
• Practical stress management techniques: including, exercise, sleep, mindfulness, and setting boundaries
• National and local resources for stress support, including crisis lines and mental health services

Philip reminds listeners that stress management isn't about eliminating stress completely, but building resilience to respond to stress in healthier ways.

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