The Health In Harlem Podcast

Pro Tips for Your Prostate: National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Over 174,000 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American men. Thankfully, September is National Prostate Health Month aka National Prostate Cancer Awareness month and we brought in the expert, Dr. Frank Myers to talk about the key things you need to know about this disease; from risk factors, signs and symptoms and even how to make decisions with your healthcare provider about getting screened for prostate cancer. As always, we would love to have a dialogue with you all, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about prostate health and prostate cancer, please hit us up ASAP! Please check out the links below for more information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Prostate Cancer Awareness Feature
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/prostatecancer/index.htm
 
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer.html
 
Harvard Health Publishing: Ten Diet & Exercise Tips for Prostate Health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/10-diet-and-exercise-tips-for-prostate-health
 
 
 

We Are All on the Frontlines: National Suicide Prevention Week

If we told you that you could save a life, would you do it? Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and kills over 800,000 people around the world annually and with the stress, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty caused by the events happening all around us, we are all at risk. Fortunately, there are risk factors and warning signs that we can look for in order to find and help those most at risk. In this program, we bring awareness to the problem of suicide, how to recognize those that might need help, and what do to when you find someone that is truly in danger of harming themselves. Please listen carefully, and as always the only thing we ask of you is to share this information with anyone that will listen. If you are experiencing a crisis or you are concerned about someone at risk, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Much peace, love and blessings to you all and just remember that we must all look out for one another as we are all on the frontline when it comes to suicide awareness and prevention. Check out the links below to learn more about National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: National Suicide Prevention Week
https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-week
National Institute of Mental Health: Shareable Resources on Suicide Prevention
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/education-awareness/shareable-resources-on-suicide-prevention
 

COVID and the Kids

With the Delta Variant surging across the country,  rates of COVID-19 diagnoses in children have increased significantly. While the direct complications of COVID are rare in children, the indirect effects are perhaps the biggest threat to the health well-being of children in this country and around the world. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ramon Gist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at SUNY Downstate Medical Center to discuss the challenges facing children and families as the pandemic rages on and strategies needed to overcome.
 
Washington Post: 'This is real': Fear and Hope in an Arkansas Pediatric ICU
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/08/13/children-hospitalizations-covid-delta/
American Academy of Pediatrics: State Level Data Report
https://www.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-state-level-data-report/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Families and Children
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/groups/families-covid-19.html
 
 

Beat the Heat 2021!

It's the hottest time of the year for many places in the continental United States and with the rise in temperature comes a rise in heat-related illness. More than 600 people die each year in the United States from complications related to heat illness, especially heat stroke. In this episode we discuss the the spectrum of heat-related illnesses, risk factors, treatment and perhaps most importantly, how to safeguard yourself during the torrid days ahead.
 
Tips to Avoid Heat Illness Amid Record U.S. Heat Wave
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210715/avoid-heat-illness-amid-us-heatwave-tips
 
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/05/07/heat-stress-2021/
 
National Weather Service- Heat Index
https://www.weather.gov/ama/heatindex
 

June COVID Update

We've made tremendous progress in dealing with COVID-19 as hospitalization rates and death rates continue to decline. But be wary of the Delta Variant (B.1.617.2) which is gaining traction in the continental United States and is likely more contagious and potentially causes more severe disease than prior variants! In this episode of Health In Harlem we bring you important updates about the pandemic including the specter of "long COVID" as well as the progress of the vaccination campaign and the emerging data on complications of myocarditis and pericarditis linked to the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. We hope you enjoy the program and please don't be afraid to share with anyone that will listen. Hit us up on Facebook or Instagram and you can also leave questions, comments, or concerns on our Podbean website. Enjoy, mask up, get vaccinated, and be safe!
 
The New York Times- Covid's Delta Variant: What We know
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/health/delta-variant-covid.html
Centers for Disease Control: Post-COVID Complications
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects.html
Centers for Disease Control: Myocarditis and Pericarditis Following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/myocarditis.html
 

Man Up! Men's Health Week 2021

Man Up! This is a call to all men around the world to take charge of your health as you have never done before. We must get out and be active and get our heart rates up! We must eat those fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains and lean meats! Throw out the processed garbage (aka junk food)! We must engage those around us and build long-lasting meaningful relationships as this is crucial not only to our physical health but for our emotional and mental health! And for the ladies out there, this show is for you too, so that you can empower that special man in your life (significant other, father, brother, uncle, good friend, cherished co-worker, bartender, etc.). In short, this is a call to action to live the healthiest life possible. We know you can do it and in this show we talk about the biggest health challenges facing men and what to do about it. With that said, Happy Fathers Day to all of the Fathers and Father Figures out there and please hit us up with any questions, comments, or concerns you have about the program. Enjoy and be safe!!!!!
International Mens Health Week
http://www.menshealthmonth.org/imhw/imhw.html
Twitter: Men's Health Week 2021
https://twitter.com/search?q=mens+health+week+2021&ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Esearch
NPR: No Amount of Alcohol is Good for Your Health, Global Study Says
https://www.npr.org/2018/08/24/641618937/no-amount-of-alcohol-is-good-for-your-health-global-study-claims
Centers for Disease Control: How to Quit Smoking
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/index.html?s_cid=OSH_tips_GL0004&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TipsQuit+2021%3BS%3BWL%3BBR%3BIMM%3BDTC%3BCO&utm_content=Cessation_E&utm_term=smoking+cessation&gclid=CjwKCAjwiLGGBhAqEiwAgq3q_pwP0iUlp4ogCVjQoODH2fqhn4fHgtiP5R6XmU6An6Bpc0_4_v2AyhoC7YMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Mayo Clinic Health System: 3 Reasons Young Men Need a Primary care Provider
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/3-reasons-young-men-need-a-primary-care-provider
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/men-and-mental-health/
 

National Family Health and Fitness Day 2021 with Danielle Medina

June 12, 2021 is National Family Health and Fitness Day and the Health In Harlem Team is poised to help you make the most of it with solid information help you live the healthiest life possible.  Fit N Play Mama Founder, Nutritionist, and Personal Trainer, and Youth Fitness Instructor Danielle Medina joined us to share some of her best tips and tricks to encourage healthy living amongst your family and friends.  This is the day to get you and your family moving toward a brighter, healthier future!
 
National Recreation and Park Association Family Health and Fitness
Day
https://www.nrpa.org/events/family-fitness-day/
 
NYC Parks Events Calendar 
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/p4
 
Fit N Play Mama  
https://www.fitnplaymama.com/
 

Family Health and Fitness Day: New York City Events Roundup

Saturday June 12, 2021 is National Family Health and Fitness Day! Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association, National Family Health and Fitness Day is a day to promote the importance of parks and recreation spaces in living happy, healthy and productive lifestyles. From Staten Island to Midtown Manhattan, there will be countless free and very-low cost events that will feature activities for all age groups. Check out this episode of Health In Harlem to learn about the goings-on about town and how you and your family can get moving this Summer and beyond!
National Recreation and Park Association Family Health and Fitness Day
https://www.nrpa.org/events/family-fitness-day/#:~:text=Family%20Health%20%26%20Fitness%20Day%20will,recreation%20in%20keeping%20communities%20healthy.
NYC Parks Events Calendar
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/p3

Passion and Purpose: the Mentoring In Medicine Inc. COVID-19 STEM Community Education and Empowerment Internship

Harlem has a new batch of frontline heroes and heroines in the fight against COVID-19. The COVID-19 STEM Community Education and Empowerment Internship is a partnership between the Cornell Center for Health Equity and the Diversity Center for Excellence, Mentoring In Medicine Inc, 6 area medical schools that has harnessed the energy, talents, and enthusiasm of young people to distribute information, and combat misinformation about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines! We sat down with the superstars Dr. Lynne Holden, the Founder and President of Mentoring In Medicine and Dr. Susana Morales, Director of the Diversity Center of Excellence at Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss their revolutionary approach to community outreach and health education in Harlem and beyond. Enjoy, and as always we would love to hear any questions, comments, or concerns about Health In Harlem and the topics covered in our discussion.
COVID-19 STEM Community Education and Empowerment Internship
https://centerforhealthequity.cornell.edu/education/diversity-center-of-excellence/covid-19-community-education-empowerment-program/
 
Mentoring In Medicine Inc.
https://medicalmentor.org/
 
 

COVID Vaccine Update #7:Expanded EUA for Use of Pfizer mRNA Vaccine in Adolescents 12-15Years of Age

The fight against SARS-CoV-2 continues and fortunately, here in the United States it's like we have a wave of reinforcements that can potentially join the fray as the Food and Drug Administration revised the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents ages 12-15 as eligible to receive the jab. The race continues to vaccinate as many people as possible in order to get better control of this outbreak and thus get to some sense of normalcy in our lives. In this latest episode of Health In Harlem we discuss the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, their safety, the rise of variants, and our charge to herd immunity (yes, there is still some hope; especially if more folks roll up their sleeves!). Enjoy, and be sure to check out the resources below for more information:
 
Food and Drug Administration: FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Adolescents in Another Important Action in Fight Against Pandemic
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-emergency-use
 
The New York Times: FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Children 12-15
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/health/pfizer-vaccine-children-kids.html
 
The New York Times: Reaching 'Herd Immunity' is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/health/covid-herd-immunity-vaccine.html
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/keythingstoknow.html