On this episode of OPEN BXRx Wednesday, Host Daren Jaime is first joined by the Director of the Department of Family and Social Medicine Research Division at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Earle C. Chambers discussed the study of how neighborhood redevelopment affects cardiovascular disease (CVD) among older Black and Hispanic residents in the Bronx.
Then, he sits with the Director of Westchester Day Treatment & MST-Fit, Budy J. Garcia-Whitfield who talks about the importance of social workers specifically trained to support young people with issues surrounding mental health and sexual abuse. After that, the Director of the Center for Bronx Nonprofits at Hostos Community College, Eileen Newman sits with Daren to discuss the annual women's conference and what people can expect from the event.
Daren is also joined by the Founder & CEO of Poetry Me, Please, Rashan Brown who talks about how the platform showcases poets' talents through creative verbal expression. Lastly, Daren is joined by the Self-Published Author and Holistic Beauty Therapist, Epiphany Kendell discussing her journey of self-reflection, growth, and healing.
