The Melanin Initiative"s Podcast

“In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." June is Pride month where nationally we recognize the LGBTQIA+ community which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual. The 'plus' is used to

Today’s episode is special as we have our first guest. We’re honored to introduce to you and speak with licensed therapist Kelsey Wilson, LCSW. She’s here to talk to us about the historical context of intergenerational trauma. Why this episode matters:-Accessing mental health care can feel overwhelming. Navigating mental health stigma and identifying a therapist that is a good fit can be a challenge. In this episode we will focus on solutions to addressing barriers to care, the benefits of mental

*June is Men’s Health month and we’re celebrating all month long! We are very excited about this two-part series and honored to bring it to you as three daughters. You can consider this the month dedicated to Girl Dads!* Be sure to follow us on Instagram where we’ll be sharing content on all things related to men’s health, including screenings, specialists, and resources. Our TMI Takeaways for today’s episode includedWhat is meant by the term heart disease What are the causes of heart diseaseWhat

Health care advocacy is defined by the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy as the act of supporting another individual with their ability to make well-informed decisions regarding medical, behavioral, and/or financial circumstances.  https://nahac.com/ The primary objective of health care advocacy is to provide safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable healthcare for all. Regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, income, education, religion, language, and

Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community (World Health Organization).Why this episode matters: Mental health awareness is crucial for black and brown communities because our communities are often subjected to systemic oppression, discrimination, and racism, which can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. As well as, more

The patient experience encompasses the range of interactions that patients have with the healthcare system; including their care from health plans; and from doctors, nurses, and staff in hospitals, physician practices; and other healthcare facilities. As an integral component of healthcare quality, the patient experience includes several aspects of healthcare delivery that patients value highly when they seek and receive care, such as getting timely appointments, easy access to information, and good

In our premiere episode, we share the definition of health literacy, our mission and vision for the show, and tell you a little bit about our backstory.Per the CDC, health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.Health literacy emphasizes people’s ability to use health information rather than just understand it and focuses on the ability to make