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.
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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 powerful episode of 4UR HEALTH, Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan welcomes two dynamic voices: Dr. Ida Tchuisseu Fonkoue, MD, PhD, Director of the NEST Lab, and author and trauma-informed expert Sam Simmons. Together, they explore how psychological trauma impacts cardiovascular health—especially in young women—and how culturally grounded healing practices are essential in addressing generational pain in Black communities. From hormone research to community-driven healing strategies, this conversation dives deep into the science, the stigma, and the solutions.
Learn more about Dr. Fonkoue’s groundbreaking research at the Neurobiology of Emotion, Sleep and Trauma Lab, and Sam Simmons’ work with Black Men Healing.
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