Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

So let's talk about men... Previously in our Men’s health month series, we talked about its general importance, we talked about mental health; and last week, we talked specifically about prostate cancer. And now that we’re in the last week of the month, we will be discussing the most important level of self-care: getting regular checkups. There are so many barriers along the way that stop people, especially men, from seeing a doctor for a regular checkup. It is so bad that a lot of them can’t even recall the last time they got checked by a health professional. But really, do we all need to feel something wrong in our body first before we go see a doctor? As the old saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” Join me as I talk about the importance of getting regular checkups and why you should do it as early as possible. Why you need to check this episode: Learn about what happens during regular checkups; Discover the most common barriers that stop men from seeing a doctor and how to work your way around t

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Twitter Exchange Dr. Hotez says he was ‘stalked’ in front of his home after Joe Rogan's Twitter exchange In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we are going to be talking about the recent Twitter exchange between Dr. Peter Hotez and Joe Rogan. After Dr. Hotez challenged Spotify on its inability to stop the misinformation spreading from Rogan’s podcast. What happened next is akin to cyberbullying with countless other prominent anti-vaxxers including Elon Musk chiming in and offering large sums of money for Dr. Hotez to debate on his show for “charity”. Thankfully Dr. Hotez doesn’t take the bait but it does end with anti-vaxxers showing up at the home of Dr. Hotez demanding the debate. Click here to watch the full episode... Several discussion points today; Why did Spotify get called out on behalf of Joe Rogan again Why we shouldn’t be listening to someone listed on the disinformation dozen like Robert Kennedy Jr Why e

So let's talk about prostate cancer... We are still in the month of June, and our episode for today is still a part of our men’s health series. But this week, we will be focusing on a specific disease that’s been severely affecting Black men for a very long time already. I am talking about prostate cancer. Did you know that there’s a higher incidence of prostate cancer in African-American men? The incidence is so high that it gets detected at a much earlier age, and more concerningly, Black men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are found to have the more aggressive forms of it – hence resulting in a much higher mortality rate compared to other communities. That is why I know that as a member of both the medical community and the Black community, I need to say and do something about it that will serve as the vehicle and engine for the change that I want to see. So join me in today’s podcast as we talk about prostate cancer and why we need to put focus on men of the African-American community when having a

So let's talk about Black Men & Mental Health... A lot of us men grew up in an environment that tells us to “man up” at a very young age. As a result, we grow up as adults with unresolved traumas and issues. Seeking professional help is never easy; it is even more difficult if you come from a minority. Black men struggle to look for professional help due to lack of representation, and only 26% of Hispanic and Black American men ever availed of mental health services despite experiencing obvious symptoms of mental health issues. That’s why in continuation of our Men’s health month series, we will be talking about everything that surrounds the topic of mental health in African-American men. We will be talking not only about the medical aspect of it, but the societal angle of it as well. Tune in as I discuss the reasons why African-American men continue to struggle with mental health and how we as a community could help each other move forward in the positive direction of getting and feeling better. Why you

So let's talk about mastering men's health... It is a widely known fact that men are significantly less likely to see the doctor. This makes them remarkably more susceptible to many diseases, including those that only show up when all is too late but could have easily been prevented if detected early on. This is the reason why the month of June is dedicated to Men’s Health. As a member of the healthcare system and as a man myself, I think it is not just important, but essential that we have a discussion on just why and how men are significantly affected by disease just because of the gender we hold. So join me today in our first episode on Men’s Health Month as I share some essential insights on men’s physical, mental, and sexual health including the problems that surround it and how to improve on each of them. Why you need to check this episode: Understand why taking preventative health measures is still the best thing to do, and why it is really crucial that you take action early on; Learn how improving th

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: New Doctors Push for Union at Montefiore, Saying They’re Exhausted and Underpaid In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the recent tragedy that involved resident physician Dr. Nakita Mortimer who took he own life and how the medical training & education system failed her. Dr. Mortimer was a first-year anesthesiology resident at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Last year she was highlighted as she was leading the charge on residents forming a union due to conditions that she noted: “The other truth is that with its current conditions, this work is often unnecessarily challenging to our wellness as individual people.” Physician burnout has been discussed a lot on this channel but this is the ultimate example of what can happen when the people we are supposed to be training to be our next physician force can no longer take the burdens and stress placed upon them. Click her

So let's talk about the hypertension equation... When was the last time that you checked your blood pressure? Last week? Last month? 3 months ago? A lot of us can’t even remember the last time we had our blood pressure checked. In fact, of the 1.3 billion adults worldwide who have high blood pressure, 46% don’t even have the slightest idea that their blood pressure is going through the roof. That statistic alone is really alarming, given the fact that uncontrolled high blood pressure is a major contributing factor to the world’s leading cause of death for the past few decades. That is why for this week’s Medicine Mondays, I will be talking to you about one of my all-time favorite topics—high blood pressure. Better pay attention, for we will not only be discussing what having uncontrolled high blood pressure means, but we will also touch on the topic of how to prevent it and what treatment options you have if you’re already diagnosed with it. Why you need to check this episode: Learn what having uncontrolled

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Dr. Rashid Buttar | Lies on CNN | Real Physician Reacts COVID Conspiracy Doctor Claimed He Was 'Poisoned After Interview' Just Days Before Death In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion about disinformation dozen members of Dr. Rashid Buttar, his recent death, and how before he passed away he continued to make sure his legacy of disinformation was still intact. In tonight's discussion, we talk about the recent passing of Dr. Buttar, a well-known conspiracy theorist, and anti-vaxxer who made an appearance on this series in 2021 after an interview on CNN. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; The most recent monkeypox outbreak Who is being affected by the most recent outbreak Is vaccines an option?

So let's talk about Mental Health... How’s your mental health these days? Too often, people misunderstand ‘mental health’ as the absence of mental illness, when in fact, people can have mental issues; it’s a matter of how we’re coping. But there rises another concern as people confuse coping and good mental health as a one-size-fits-all healing. They think everyone has to be able to operate the same way, to deal with stress and anxiety the same way; but that is just not the case. Sadly, lots of people still think that’s just the way it is, hence the misconceptions and repression of emotions that’s been so evident these days. So as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I want to be able to discuss this repression as we recognize the importance of talking about our mental health. May this be a reminder to take better care of ourselves, because our mental health is a key component in the betterment of the life we’re giving ourselves? Why you need to check this episode: Recognize the importance of

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Monkeypox cases rising in Chicago ahead of summer, IDPH reports Monkeypox Virus Overview In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on a recent outbreak of Monkeypox in Chicago, Il. In tonight's discussion, we talk about the 24 new cases of monkeypox in Chicago and what it means for the rest of the country. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; The most recent monkeypox outbreak Who is being affected by the most recent outbreak Is vaccines an option?

So let's talk about the recap of the Autism in Black conference... How important is it for us to build a community rooted in compassion and support, especially for our autistic and/or neurodivergent loved ones? As we conclude the third annual Autism in Black Virtual Conference, we are coming off a natural high coming fresh off the success of the event. It’s been a wonderful and loving weekend, and our hearts are fully grateful for all that’s been part of it. It is truly fulfilling to see how everyone’s been so consistent from its first to the very last day. But behind this great success, there lies stories, efforts, and hard work made by the organizer herself. Without her and her love for the community, this conference won’t even be an event. Each and every year, she puts her all to be able to provide this space. Because after all, she recognizes the need to empower people, and she’s decided to have that mission as hers to take. Join me as we do a recap on the third annual Black in Autism Conference, again wi

So let's talk about the COVID-19 pandemic update... This week will mark the end of the public health emergency declaration from the United States government. On May 11, 2023, COVID-19 is no longer going to be a public health emergency. With this coming to an end, there will be a lot of changes that will soon come into effect. From having free vaccines, there will eventually come a time when we'll have to visit Pfizer, Moderna, and other companies and hope that our insurance can cover the cost that comes with protecting our life and health. But just because the government has said ‘We’re done funding, we’re done putting the amount of support that we’re doing’ doesn’t mean that this is the end of the road; because COVID is not just going to disappear on May 11th. It’s still going to be here. COVID-19 is still going to affect people. But as we move towards this stage of COVID-19 being endemic, the question that remains is how well are we prepared, knowing that we no longer have the government as the safety blank

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we return with our miniseries - “Ask the Internist” where I field questions from our live audience. This week’s topic is how to become a Great Hospitalist physician. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What is a hospitalist physician? What are the 4 phases that I process when taking care of patients in the hospital? Why trust is so important in the acute care setting.

So let's talk about the importance of building a community... In everything that you are trying to achieve - be it in your business, your spirituality, or most importantly, your health - everything is a lot easier to do when you have a system that’s there to support you when you’re up and when you’re down. And if you already know me, you’d know that I love to call that system a “community”. Surrounding ourselves with people who are supportive enough to cheer for us and empowered enough to call us out when we’re not doing what we’re supposed to do plays a big factor in whether we will become successful or not; unfortunately, many still believe that doing things alone is the way to go. Truth is, many of us need that group of supportive people who will encourage us, lift us up, and hold us accountable for our actions or the lack thereof; we just don’t know or acknowledge it yet. So join me today as I shed light on why having that community around you is crucial to your success, and guide you on how you can build

In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we decided to open up the conversation and medical students and how to successfully manage the transition of going from medical student to resident physician. In a physician's career one of the biggest transitions they have to go through is becoming the physician they dreamed of being just several months after being just the medical student on the team. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Why do 4th-year medical students struggle to become good resident physicians? The need to ask questions of yourself while learning to take care of others. Learning to lean on the support of your senior physicians My thoughts on what makes a good PGY-1 as a former Program Director

So let's talk about bioethical intervention... The medical community has a rich history of false information, and it even got to a point when the community itself was the perpetrator of fake news. Mis- and disinformation have become so prevalent that even in the age of the internet, it remains to be the most difficult challenge healthcare workers have to win against. But that doesn’t mean that we will and shall remain silent against all the misinformation and disinformation that’s been thrown our way, especially in the middle of the pandemic. That’s why for this episode, I invited Evan Thornburg, a bioethicist and TikTok content creator who aims to battle public health disinformation and misinformation by educating people on issues concerning public health. Do not become a victim of these social media “experts” and their unverified and mostly untruthful claims. Join Evan and me as we talk about the importance of acknowledging and understanding the roots of both mis- and disinformation in the medical field. Ga

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we decided to open up the conversation and start a miniseries - “Ask the Internist” where I field questions from our live audience. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Rheumatoid Arthritis Covid Vaccine, Pan-Vaccine, and the newest variants Difference between an Internist and a Family Medicine Physician My thoughts on the nurse practitioners in health care

So let's talk about the Autism in Black conference... There are a lot of stigmas that’s been surrounding autism for a very long time now. And even today, in 2023, many people still lack compassion and understanding toward autistic people. On top of that, things get even trickier if you come from the black community. Being a part of the minority in America is already hard enough, but being part of the black community while dealing with the stigma that people have about autism just unlocks a whole new level of struggle. I know, for I, myself, am a father of two beautiful children who has autism, and I had to face its challenges when our first daughter was diagnosed at a very early age. This, exactly, is what inspired my wife, Maria Davis-Pierre, to start Autism in Black. Since its launch three years ago, she has dedicated herself to helping parents from the black community who have kids with autism by means of providing education and advocacy services. Part of this is the Autism in Black Conference, an annual e

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we a video making the rounds by a pediatrician when asked why he doesn’t wear a mask in his practice anymore. Now this isn’t a new phenomenon within healthcare facilities. Many doctors have elected to go back to a time when masks were not a part of the wardrobe. The discussion today highlights the rock and hard place many physicians find themselves when deciding on how to move along with this pandemic. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Is masking in a healthcare setting necessary? What are your thoughts when you walk into a sick clinic and there isn’t a mask on site How tough decisions have to be made in the eyes of the patient Links Tik Tok Video

So let's talk about your second-quarter goals... Before the beginning of the year 2023, we did an episode wherein I told you my goals and plans for this year. In that same episode and in the ones that followed, I also told you the importance of taking responsibility for why things that you have planned go one way or another. Now, three months have already passed and we are officially in the second quarter of this year. And as anyone who knows me knows, if I do not teach you the importance of tracking, assessing, and taking accountability for how you are achieving your goals, I’d be remiss. That’s why for today’s podcast episode, I’ll be talking to you about how my first quarter went, how things are going, and how I plan to do things in the second quarter of this year–all while also sharing how you can do better for your own plans. Why you need to check this episode: Find out where Dr. Berry is in terms of his goals for 2023 while getting tips on how you can track yours; Learn the value of always asking for h