Death, Dying and The Doctor

It’s A Matter Of Your Health -Season 4 Show #22

 Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Yet it's one of the few cancers that's preventable thanks to screening. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Radha Menon a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist with Bethany Medical, joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to share the good news that colorectal cancer is preventable and, if detected early, is highly curable.

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At least 41 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. across 16 states so far this year, according to new weekly figures published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Dr. Cynthia Snider, MD, MPH the medical director of infection prevention at Cone Health in Greensboro, NC joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to discuss the measles, COVID and other infectious diseases. 

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Hypertension also known as high blood pressure is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. With nearly four decades of experience in treating people with hypertension Dr. Veita J. Bland, M.D. has a wealth knowledge on the prevention and treatment of hypertension.   She shares her knowledge on this episode.  

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February is American heart month.  Cardiologist Dr. Kardie Tobb the Director Women's Heart Health /Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic, Clinical Integration officer Center for Health Equity at Cone Health join Dr. Bland to talk about the adoption of healthy lifestyles can help prevent heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. 

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Dr. Bland answers your health questions.  

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Dr. Veita J. Bland, M.D. makes a house call to talk about some ways to get and stay healthy in 2024.  

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The America Medical Association defines a drug addiction as a treatable, chronic medical disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.  

Nearly 50% of the total population in the United States aged 12 and older have used illicit drugs at least once in their lives. But what happens when a physician becomes an addict?   

Dr. Louis Baxtor, Sr. MD, Director of Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Howard University joins Dr. Bland for a very personal conversation about his struggles with addiction while being a trusted doctor. 

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Winter weather is harsh on all hair textures and types. Just like skin, hair needs protection from the cold to remain soft and healthy.  

Felicia Pollard, National Creative Artist for Dudley Hair Products joins Dr. Bland for a discussion about protecting your hair during the winter.  

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Did you know that gut health affects literally everything in your body? From your nervous and immune systems to your mental health and digestive function, a healthy gut plays a pivotal role in your overall well-being

Dr. Marc Cook, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University joins Dr. Bland for a discussion of the gastrointestinal system and how it severs as the body’s communication center and disease fighter.

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Have you been diligent about your health?  As we near the end of the year, Dr. Veita Bland, MD, makes a house call.  On today’s show Dr. Bland, takes to the microphones solo to discuss the things we should be doing to stay healthy for the rest of 2023 and beyond. 

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