Podcasts

1Joshua Group Productions

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LifeBeat S2 E13 The Skill That Turns Bystanders Into Heroes

One skill. A few minutes. A life saved. Dr. Katherine Y. Brown explains why CPR knowledge matters more than you think.

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LifeBeat S2 E12 Research Isn’t Neutral—And That Matters

Dr. Sean Kimbro reveals how ancestry, data bias, and community-driven research are reshaping health equity from the lab to the neighborhood.

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LifeBeat S2 E11 The Power of Purpose in Medicine

Purpose-driven leadership, faith, and culture collide as Dr. Adrian Tyndall explains how medicine can truly serve communities.

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LifeBeat S2 E10 Jobs, Dignity, and a Mission That Actually Works

Keith Parker reveals how Goodwill creates real jobs, real skills, and real opportunity.

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LifeBeat S2 E9 Aging & Meds: What You Miss

Unlock the overlooked truths about aging and medication safety with expert insight from pharmacist, Dr. Elvin Price.

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LifeBeat S2 E8 The Power of Community Voices

Ms. Shonta Chambers shares how shares why trust, storytelling, and local action remain our most powerful tools for change.

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LifeBeat S2 E7 Be True to Your Teeth

Dr. Cherae Farmer shares how oral health connects to overall wellness, the fight against dental disparities, and why being “true to your teeth” can change lives and communities.

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LifeBeat S2 E6 The DNA of Disparity: Bridging Gaps in Cancer Research

Is your DNA the key to better cancer treatment? Dr. Melissa Davis reveals how ancestry, biology, and equity intersect to shape health—and how science is closing the gap for communities of color.

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LifeBeat S2 E5 Rethinking Alzheimer's: Myths & Realities

Dr. George Perry discusses the complexities of Alzheimer's disease, challenging conventional beliefs about its causes and emphasizing the importance of understanding its relationship with dementia.

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LifeBeat S2 E4 A Scientist's Fight to Save Black Men

This episode with Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham, we unpack why African-American men face the highest rates of prostate cancer incidence and mortality. From the lab to the community, this talks about the urgent need for equity in cancer research.

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LifeBeat S2 E3 Harnessing AI for Better Health and Smarter Living

This episode with Dr. Talitha Washington discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and data science in improving health outcomes and quality of life.

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LifeBeat S2 E2 Tiny Tummies, Big Impact: Fighting Childhood Obesity from the Inside Out

This episode with Dr. Monica Esquivel discusses the critical issues surrounding food security, health disparities, and childhood obesity.

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LifeBeat S2 E1 Trials, Trust & Truth: Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Care

In this episode Dr. Maass-Robinson emphasizes the need for patients to advocate for themselves and be informed about their treatment options, including clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the cultural barriers surrounding mental health discussions, the impact of trauma, and the significance of community engagement in improving mental health outcomes.

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Beyond 20 Genetics & Health Disparities

Join Dr. Rick Kittles for an insightful conversation about the crucial connection between race, genetics, and health disparities. He challenges the myth of biological race, framing it as a social construct with deep historical roots.

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Beyond 20 Health Literacy & Improving Health Outcomes

Tune in to hear Dr. Carli Culjat discuss the role of cross-cultural communication and health literacy in enhancing health outcomes and promoting health equity. She underscores the importance for healthcare providers to honor and understand their patients' diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Beyond 20 Heart Health & People of Color

Dr. Daniel Sarpong explores the groundbreaking Jackson Heart Study and its impact on addressing health disparities and advancing social justice. He underscores the importance of tackling social drivers of health and engaging with communities to create meaningful change.

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Beyond 20 Black Leaders in Education

In this compelling interview, Chancellor Bennie Harris shares his transformative journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in higher education. Join us as Chancellor Harris discusses his vision for impacting young lives, the role of education in breaking barriers, and his path to leading the University of South Carolina Upstate.

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Beyond 20 Digital Health Innovations

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Kevin B. Sneed as he delves into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. From discussing the current state of AI in the medical field to exploring future innovations like remote patient monitoring and digital health, Dr. Sneed shares his expert insights on how AI enhances patient care and early disease detection.

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Beyond 20 Communities that Heal

Join us as Dr. Asa Radix, an infectious disease and HIV specialist at the Callen-Lorde Community Center in New York City highlights the center's remarkable history and its unwavering mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Beyond 20 Black Dads Matter

Join us as Dr. Latrice Rollins, Director, National African American Child and Family Research Center discusses the role of African-American Men in the Black Family.

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Beyond 20 Servant Leadership: Reaching People Where They Are

Join us as Dr. Clyde W. Yancy and Mr. Kermit G. Payne delve into the concept of servant leadership. Dr. Yancy shares personal experiences and insights on the importance of servant leadership, the impact of communication on health outcomes, and the need for upstream interventions in healthcare. This talk emphasizes the value of gratitude, hard work, and love in achieving success and making a difference.

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Beyond 20 Social Justice & Achieving Health Equity

Join us as Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses the importance of social justice in achieving health equity. She emphasizes the need to address barriers that align with redlining and social policies to achieve health justice.

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Beyond 20 Where are the Black Nurse Leaders?

Join us as C. Alicia Georges, President of the National Black Nurses Foundation, discusses Black Nurses in Leadership and the implications of the empowerment of black nurses into the field of education and healthcare leadership.

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Beyond 20 Heart Health: What's New?

During this dynamic talk, Modele O. Ogunniyi discusses her journey to becoming a professor and her passion for improving cardiovascular disease outcomes for people of color.

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Beyond 20 Diversity in Clinical Trials

Join us as Kendal K. Whitlock discusses the importance of diversity in clinical trials and the efforts being made to improve minority participation.

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Beyond 20 Happy Living Spaces

Join us as Stephanie V. Harvey, designer and motivational speaker discusses interior design and how it can contribute to healthy lifestyles.

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Beyond 20 Vaccines & Viruses

Join Dr. Donald Alcendor, Director of Research for the State of TN NIH CEAL Program and TN HealthWorks Consortium with Morehouse School of Medicine as we discuss new developments in Vaccines and Viruses.

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Beyond 20 Community Engagement

Join Steven Wakefield & Pam Cooper as we discuss working closely with and soliciting feedback from the public to build services that truly meet their needs.

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Beyond 20 Alzheimer's Disease

Join Dr. George Perry, Professor, Department of NDRB - University of Texas at San Antonio as we discuss Alzheimer’s symptoms, genetics, and new treatments.

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Beyond 20 How Pharmacists Can Help

Join us as Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, Dean of Xavier University College of Pharmacy discuss how black Pharmacists are closing the cultural gap in healthcare.

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Beyond 20 Small Businesses

Join us as Dominique Milton shares how the NMSDC works to provide certification, development, connection, and advocacy for minority-owned businesses to help close the wealth gap.

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Beyond 20 Celebrating 20 Years!

Join our president, Kermit G. Payne, as we express our sincerest gratitude for having each of you on this journey with us over the past 20 years!!

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HealthWorks The Project Impact

In this episode, Mr. Kermit Payne, speaks with Dr. Arletha Lizana (Morehouse School of Medicine) and Dr. Eboni Haynes (ASHLIN Management Group, Inc.) about the consortium's lasting impact on our communities, families, and businesses.

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HealthWorks COVID-19 & Young Adults

In this episode, Mr. Kermit Payne, speaks with Dr. Eboni Haynes (ASHLIN Management Group, Inc.), Dr. Donald Alcendor (Meharry Medical College), as well as Patrice Guzman & Famika Edmond (Black Girl Health Foundation, Inc.) about strengthening vaccine confidence among young adults.

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HealthWorks Updates: Monkeypox Outbreak & COVID-19

In this episode, Mr. Kermit Payne speaks with content experts Drs. Donald J. Alcendor (Meharry Medical College) and Christopher E. Ervin (Morehouse School of Medicine) about social, mental, and global effects of Monkeypox on our nation.

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HealthWorks Pandemic to Epidemic: HBCU Medical Schools & Health Outcomes

In this episode, Kermit Payne speaks with Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, Sr., the President and CEO of Meharry Medical College and they explore how the HealthWorks consortium's efforts will aid in the fight against COVID-19 in our communities and within our historically black college and university (HBCU) medical schools.

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The Physician Assistants Program: Where It's Been, Where It Is, and Where It's Going Morehouse School of Medicine
Department of Physician Assistant Studies

The guests for this episode are Dr. Ijeoma Amobi, Clinical Director, and Ms. Diane Dennis-Griggs, Professor and future Clinical Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Morehouse School of Medicine.

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HealthWorks Small Business Impact

In this episode, Kermit Payne speaks with Dr. Eboni Haynes (ASHLIN Management Group, Inc.) and Jason Luntz (The JLuntz Report / UrVoyce) about COVID-19 and its effects on minority-owned small businesses and their surrounding communities.

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HealthWorks Community Outreach Workers

In this episode, Kermit Payne speaks with representatives from Morehouse School of Medicine (Gail McCray & Patricia Parsons), Meharry Medical College (Dr. Chandra Wade), ASHLIN Management Group (Rami Chami), and Black Girl Health Foundation (Patrice Guzman) about the importance of community outreach workers in the fight against COVID-19.

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HealthWorks What's Stopping You?

In this episode, Kermit Payne speaks with Drs. Donald J. Alcendor (Meharry Medical College) and Christopher Ervin (Morehouse School of Medicine) about vaccines and their importance to the health of our nation.

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HealthWorks The Project Launch

This series will provide insight on HealthWorks – Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence: Engaging Businesses, Families, and Communities in the Fight against COVID.

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Physician Associates: Partners in Healing Healthcare Challenged Communities Morehouse School of Medicine
Department of Physician Assistant Studies

This episode addresses the significance of healthcare teams providing compassionate health care.

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How Physician Assistants Contribute to Closing the Gap in the Healthcare System Morehouse School of Medicine
Department of Physician Assistant Studies

This episode addresses opportunities to improve health care by including Physician Assistants in women's health, psychiatric care, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, and others.

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Introducing a New Podcast Series Morehouse School of Medicine
Department of Physician Assistant Studies

This series will provide access to information and experts working to provide high-quality care for the physical and emotional support of patients and families.

Surviving COVID
Lessons Learned
from COVID-19:
The Survival of Minority Businesses

This program series is developed by 1Joshua Group in partnership with the National Black Nurses Foundation and Meharry Medical College; sponsored by AstraZeneca; and in collaboration with the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Business Supplier Development Council.