4UR Health
4UR Health
Podcast Description
Hosted by Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PharmD, MPH, the 4UR Health Podcast delivers real conversations about the health issues that matter most to Black and underserved communities. Produced by the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, this show explores physical, emotional, and community wellness through a culturally informed lens.Each episode features expert guests—from public health officials to community healers—offering insight, education, and empowerment. From mental health and trauma recovery to chronic illness, prevention, and new treatments like Brixadi, 4UR Health bridges the gap between health care systems and the people they serve.Tune in for trusted information, inspiring stories, and a path forward to better health—for you and your community.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a range of crucial health themes including mental health, community wellness, chronic illness, and preventive care. Episodes like 'Fighting the Opioid Crisis with Equity' highlight significant topics such as opioid addiction, culturally responsive healthcare, and health policy reforms, aiming to provide both education and empowerment to listeners.
Hosted by Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PharmD, MPH, the 4UR Health Podcast delivers real conversations about the health issues that matter most to Black and underserved communities. Produced by the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, this show explores physical, emotional, and community wellness through a culturally informed lens.
Each episode features expert guests—from public health officials to community healers—offering insight, education, and empowerment. From mental health and trauma recovery to chronic illness, prevention, and new treatments like Brixadi, 4UR Health bridges the gap between health care systems and the people they serve.
Tune in for trusted information, inspiring stories, and a path forward to better health—for you and your community.
In this urgent and eye-opening episode of the 4UR Health Podcast, host Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PhD, sits down with Commissioner Damōn Chaplin and Deputy Commissioner Heidi Ritchie of the Minneapolis Health Department to tackle the opioid crisis head-on. Their conversation centers on the alarming impact of opioid addiction in Black communities and introduces a promising new treatment: Brixadi, a long-acting injectable medication for opioid use disorder.
You’ll hear a raw, solutions-focused dialogue about:
- How systemic inequities fuel overdose rates in communities of color
- Why Brixadi represents a breakthrough in harm reduction and recovery
- The role of culturally responsive care in saving lives
- How the City of Minneapolis is building public health policies rooted in trust and equity
This episode is essential listening for anyone affected by the opioid epidemic, working in health care, or fighting for equity in access and outcomes.
🎧 Listen, learn, and join the movement for health justice.
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