Topic: Cardiovascular Health
Doctor with Sickle Cell Disease Discusses Barriers to Care & Advances in Treatment
Better Black Health welcomes Dr. Simone Eastman Uwan, a family practice physician, specializing in the treatment and advocacy of patients with sickle cell disease. She discusses her amazing journey with this disease , as well as the incredible pain and…
Michael Oatman Returns & Comically Discusses Obesity and His View of COVID Conspiracies
Dr. Greg Hall talks again with Michael Oatman who returns to explain that his weight is at the center of his health problems. He also comically discusses growing up overweight, self-perception differences, bariatric surgery, COVID conspiracies, and ways to have…
29-year-old has a heart attack. Hear why it happened and how he changed his life.
Radio marketer Sam Prewitt talks with Dr. Hall about his heart attack and the many warning signs that he ignored before it happened. He also discusses the changes he made in his diet and cooking that have allowed him to…
Blacks & Blood Clots: One of the reasons why heart attacks and strokes are killing us.
Dr. Greg Hall discusses why African Americans have the highest risk for heart attacks and strokes as well as things you can do to avoid them. High blood pressure is the biggest cause but Blacks also have a tendency to…
Guest Michael Oatman Discusses His Struggles with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, & Sleeping Problems
Playwright, author, director, artist, Michael Oatman discusses his health problems including a stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic insomnia. His comical edge and open honesty provides a rare look into these common ailments from a patient's perspective.
Black Man with Stress, Chest Pain, and High Blood Pressure
Join Greg Hall, MD, in this episode of 'Better Black Health' as he explores the causes of chest pain and high blood pressure in a 52 year old man. Discover the diagnosis for a healthier life.