Dr. Ray Greenberg on Health Disparities in SC
Dr. Ray Greenberg discusses the health disparities issues in South Carolina and the tremendous gaps in the health status of the population. Dr. Greenberg also gives an overview of several community organizations that MUSC has partnered with across the state to address this topic. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Cancer: Racial Disparity of Outcomes in SC
Dr. Ray Greenberg explains the racial disparities of cancer outcomes in South Carolina in this cancer podcast. Some of the factors that play a role in the risk of developing cancer include racial differences and access to care related to economic status are discussed by Dr. Greenburg in this cancer podcast. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Legislative Issue: Possible Cigarette Tax Increase
South Carolina has one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the US and the possibility of raising the tax is an important legislative issue that could have an impact on the health of South Carolinians. Dr. Ray Greenberg discusses the impact of raising the tax in regards to the health consequences and possible benefits. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Leadership: Perspectives from the former Surgeon General
Former Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, shares his experiences as the Surgeon General (2002-2006) and explains the importance of superb leadership, especially in an academic setting for health professionals. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Leadership: Conversation with Dr. Jordan Cohen
Jordan Cohen, the former Executive Director of the Association of American Medical Colleges, talks with Dr. Layton McCurdy about ideas of how to improve the current healthcare system and what role an academic university like MUSC plays in addressing health related issues and the importance of key leadership. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Racial Disparities in Mental Health
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant discusses racial disparities in mental health care and how often it’s more than a racial issue but is often tied to behaviors, economic resources, and adverse incidents earlier in ones lifetime and cultural differences. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Cultural Differences: How Culture can affect Mental Health
In this mental health podcast, psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant talks about cultural issues that we face in Western civilization that may have an impact on how psychiatric illnesses present. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Injury Prevention: The Importance of Proper Safety Equipment
Eighty to ninety percent of significant head injuries can be prevented. Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Keith Borg, emphasizes that a majority of trauma injuries can be avoided by wearing a helmet or other safety equipment, using a seatbelt and not driving under the influence. Dr. Borg also advises the importance of using an authorized helmet and the proper fit for a helmet. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Clinical Trials at MUSC: Institutional Review Board
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, discusses the important role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure ethical and relevant research, proper clinical protocol, safety of participants, as well as informed consent for all clinical trials. She indicates common obstacles for investigators in gaining IRB approval. To conclude this podcast, Dr. Thomas points to the particularly stringent requirements of confidentiality for substance abuse research. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Health Disparity Studies in South Carolina
Dr. Leonard Egede is an associate professor of medicine, and the Director of MUSC’s Center of Disparities Research. He has been awarded a Veterans Health Administration grant for Disease Prevention and Health Interventions in Diverse Populations and a National Institute of Health Grant on Telephone Delivered Behavior Skills Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes. He discusses areas of health disparity research along with both general and disease specific measures including diabetes in South Carolina and the affects of the economic downturn on health disparity. (Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast)
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
