Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

In Episode 8 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison sits down with Carl Kirton, editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing, for an in-depth conversation about prostate cancer and the importance of men’s health. Together, they talk about awareness, prevention and why speaking openly about health matters.https://www.lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

Mammogram Screening

In Episode 7 of Your Health Equity Matters, Dean Elgloria Harrison discusses mammogram screening and early detection with Associate Professor Alsacia Pacsi and Department Chair and Associate Professor Collette Brown. The episode highlights screening guidelines, barriers to access, and the importance of equitable breast health care for all communities.https://www.lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

National Nurses Month - Bonus Episode!

On this bonus episode of Your Health Equity Matters, host Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, celebrates National Nurses Month with a conversation on the impact of nursing on health equity.She speaks with journalist and author Sarah DiGregorio about her new book, Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World, exploring the stories behind nursing and its vital role in caring for communities.Tune in and subscribe, and let us know what health topics you’d like to hear next.https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

Women & Heart Health

In Episode 5 of Your Health Equity Matters, Elgloria Harrison discusses heart health—the leading cause of death among women. Assistant Professor Tailisha Gonzalez joins the conversation to address risk factors, prevention strategies and the role health equity plays in improving cardiovascular outcomes for women. Lehman College School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing - https://lehman.edu/academics/health-human-services-nursing/

Trauma-Informed Care for Mental Health

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