On this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Dr. Marquita Nelson, who is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and the Belz Medical Director of the Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. Dr. Nelson shares her insights and expertise in the field of hematology, specifically in sickle cell disease, discussing its traits and providing valuable information to help our community better understand and manage this condition.

Marquita Nelson, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and the Belz Medical Director of the Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. She completed her medical training at Emory University School of Medicine and a hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Chicago, where she also obtained a master's degree in public health science. Dr. Nelson is passionate about improving the quality of life for people with sickle cell disease, particularly teenagers transitioning to adult care and older adults.

Dr. Nelson is also active in teaching fellows and promoting careers in hematology through her work with the American Society of Hematology. Marquita resides in Memphis, TN with her husband and son. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and is passionate

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In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt are joined by Dr. Esa Davis, a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force member. Dr. Davis is a professor of medicine and family and community medicine and holds the positions of Associate Vice President for community health and senior dean of population and community medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

During the podcast, Dr. Davis explains the importance of the US Preventive Services Task Force for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. She shares how screenings can help diagnose hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia and hypertension. The nationwide initiative can assist expectant mothers and decrease the black maternal death rate in our community. Jackie and Britt hope this information will inspire our community to learn about the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommendations and seek medical attention sooner during pregnancy.

Dr. Esa Davis is a Task Force member and a professor of medicine and family and community medicine, the associate vice president for community health, and the senior associate dean of population and community medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She is the lead health equity strategist for the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing. Dr. Davis is also the director of the Transforming Biomedical Research and Academic Faculty Through Leadership Opportunities, Training, and Mentorship (TRANSFORM) program.

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In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Dr. Richard T. Benson, who is the Director of the Office of Global Health and Health Disparities at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, which is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and Brady Johnson, who is a stroke survivor and ambassador at the American Stroke Association. Together, they emphasize the importance of having healthy conversations with your loved ones about health during this holiday season. These conversations can range from simple check-ins to learning about family history and discussing the risks associated with uncontrolled high blood pressure that might run in the family. They also encourage conversations about how to prevent and act fast in case of a stroke and the risk factors that may lead to dementia. Britt and Jackie hope to inspire our community to take preventative measures and act fast to ensure good health.

Richard T. Benson, M.D., Ph.D., is Director of the Office of Global Health and Health Disparities at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. He is a leader in the fields of vascular neurology and health disparities research. His areas of research interest and expertise include health disparities and health equity research, and minority, community, and global health.

Brady Johnson is a stroke survivor and ambassador at the American Stroke Association. He is a retired Air Force veteran. Once an avid marathoner, he is now a competitive bodybuilder and singer. He hails from Belvidere, Illinois, and is happily married to his wife, Heather. He is also a proud father of two children.

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