Episode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart This episode completes the six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, and his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya

Episode 5: How Inequity Impacts Dignity of Life

Dec 3rd, 2020 25m 50s

This is episode five of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all despite challenges faced in the midst of structural racism. Moderated by Tanya Odom,

Episode 4: How Inequity Impacts Mental Health

Nov 27th, 2020 28m 37s

This is episode four of Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing mental health and wellness. Moderated by Tanya Odom, featuring former Assistant to Bernard, Sherry Buie, and Kaiser Permanente's Cosette Taillac, VP, Mental Hea

Episode 3: How Inequity Impacts Access to Care

Nov 24th, 2020 29m 53s

This is episode three of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on access to care in a new and innovative way by addressing social issues including: prevention, food insecurity, homelessness and more. M

Episode 2: How Equity Impacts a Seat at the Table

Nov 19th, 2020 24m 32s

This is episode two of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on what is means to have a seat at the proverbial table and create a more equitable playing field for diversity and inclusion in the workpla

Equity: The Impact and Legacy of Bernard J. Tyson

Nov 17th, 2020 26m 33s

This first episode, moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya Odom, is an introduction to a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy. In a heartfelt tribute to her husband, a champion for equality and former C

Relentless Cities: NYC and Health Disparities

Sep 18th, 2020 33m 19s

This episode is hosted by award-winning correspondent Trymaine Lee, with a story profile on pastor, radio show host, gospel artist and New Yorker Donnie McClurkin who testifies about his health journey with diabetes. We’re shining a light on di

Relentless Cities: NYC and COVID-19

Sep 10th, 2020 30m 32s

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on New York City. On the frontlines have been physicians whose personal and professional lives have been affected by the virus; like Dr. Larry Phillips, Board President for the American Heart Association in

Relentless Cities: NYC Change Agents for Food Justice

Sep 3rd, 2020 29m 16s

Relentless Cities is a series of powerful stories and conversations documenting a community’s dedicated pursuit of health in the face of COVID- 19, racial injustice, system limitations and health inequities – all being met by an unyielding spir

Covid-19 and Health Disparities Hit Home in Detroit

Aug 31st, 2020 30m 57s

Wife of Detroit bus driver who went viral during the height Covid-19 shares her personal story about how he contracted and died from the virus. Moderated by celebrated radio host Sybil Wilkes, formerly of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, this is an

Stroke and COVID-19: Rehab with Actor Timothy Omundson

Aug 31st, 2020 28m 57s

This episode rounds out our five-part series exploring Covid-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors. Although survivors can continue to make progress in their recovery years after a stroke, rehabilitation during the first three months

Stroke and COVID-19: Overcoming Financial Challenges

Aug 31st, 2020 29m 32s

Get expert advice on preparing your finances for an unexpected crisis. This episode features stroke survivor Aqualyn Kennedy and CNBC senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a shock to the finances

Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Active at Home

Aug 31st, 2020 21m 49s

Staying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family physician and sports medicine expert. When Fuchec

Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Emotionally Well

Jun 3rd, 2020 28m 24s

Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Rachel Scanlon Henry and Dr. Kimberly McGuire, a clinical psychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey. Henry share

Stroke and Covid-19

Jun 3rd, 2020 25m 51s

This is the first of our four-part series explores COVID-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. Hear stroke patients’ questions and concerns and our stroke experts’ responses. Moderated by Emmy Award-wi

Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Volunteer

May 26th, 2020 25m 10s

Courage and sacrifice are two very important factors in deciding to raise your hand and willingly go into the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in one of the hardest hit cities in the country- she is the essence of both. Dr. Comilla Sasson

Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Healer

May 22nd, 2020 23m 45s

Many of us go to work every day hoping that our work means something to someone. We give our all wanting our efforts to sufficiently measure up against the challenge. But when, at one point in your career, you’re fighting for the health of 23

Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Leader

May 22nd, 2020 11m 52s

What are you relentless about achieving in this lifetime? What happens when the greatest pandemic in over 100 years hits and you bear responsibility for millions who are now more vulnerable due to living with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,

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