Episode 4 of Your Health Equity Matters examines trauma-informed care and its importance in supporting mental health. Elgloria Harrison speaks with Erica Ponteen and Sara Kotzin about recognizing trauma, creating supportive environments, and improving access to mental health services through an equity-centered lens. lehman.edu/hs2n

In Episode 3 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison explores hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer.” Joined by Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and Associate Professor Kimberly Souffront of the Icahn School of Medicine, the discussion focuses on risk factors, prevention, and management of high blood pressure, with an emphasis on how hypertension disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities.

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In Episode 2 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison is joined by Lehman College Nursing Department Chair Natasha Nurse-Clarke and Deputy Chair Darcel Reyes to discuss why vaccines are a critical part of disease prevention. The conversation focuses on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and how vaccination supports individuals living with asthma. Learn how vaccines protect both individual and community health.Learn about Lehman College's School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing: https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

On the inaugural episode of Your Health Equity Matters, host Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, introduces the goals of the podcast – to explore health topics that matter to the Bronx community and beyond with a special focus on equity.

Every month, she’ll welcome experts to help dive into important issues impacting Black and Brown communities and explore how health equity plays a role in addressing them. In Episode 1, Elgloria sits down with Shirley Torho, President and CEO of Black Health, who explains the meaning of health equity, the difference between disparities and inequities, and how to advocate for your health. Watch for practical takeaways, and drop a comment to let us know what health topics you want us to cover next!

Learn about Lehman College's School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing: https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/