Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

Its the time of the year that as an outpatient physician I looked forward to and that was the open enrollment period. Before the Affordable Care Act(Obamacare) the United States had 44 million uninsured citizens in this country but with it that number has dropped to almost 28 million, dropping the number of uninsured residents to 10.4%. Cost has still been a problem in getting people to signup for health insurance especially in states that didn't vote to expand medicaid. Today I wanted to bring you in during the process of signing up for health insurance. Open enrollment is from November 1st to December 15 so the time is now to start talking about signing up for insurance. The guest sponsor for today episode is Classic Insurance Services.    Links/Resources  Health Insurance Quote Classic Insurance Services Facts about the Uninsured Population Sponsor Contact : Roger Marc Phone - (678) 964-5431 Address - 1720 MLK drive SW Atlanta,Ga 30314 Email - classicinsuranse@gmail.com In this episode you will learn:

A disease that affects 2.5 million worldwide usually doesn't get much fanfare but tell that to the 2.5 million affected. This week's topic is on Multiple Sclerosis, a immunological disorder that affects the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord & optic nerves. We will learn today just what exactly is Multiple Sclerosis, who gets affected and what are the signs & symptoms to look for.    Links/Resources  National MS society Treatment option for MS In this episode you will learn: What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Signs and symptoms My first experience in treating a patient with MS What it is like to experience MS from a patient's perspective Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry P

Every now and then we are going to have a podcast episodes that overlap both the personal coaching that I normally give regarding your health care along with some coaching for my entrepreneurs. Today I discuss just what even caused me to really be mindful of the fact that I can't do it all regardless of how hard I try. In medicine we rely on different specialities to help take care of the patient and the same goes for business. There maybe some things that you can do to help build your business but there comes a time when you have to ask "Am I the right person to do this?" and is it benefiting my maximum self worth to be doing such as activity. The same things also hold true when you are trying to be healthier. Yeah you maybe able to read up on all the books, diets and exercise plans to be successful in losing weight but your journey maybe much shorter if you follow those who are an expert for the field   Links/Resources  Consultation with Rana Campbell Dr. Nii Darko The Life Style Pharmacist- Dr. Jamie Hard

Prince, Lil Wayne, and Elton John have all suffered from the disorder of seizures. Yesterday I witnessed a video of Wendy Williams who looked to have suffered from one on live TV say that it the lights in the room was just too hot. Now I can't be 100% certain but on today's episode I think I make a compelling point that what she had suffered was more than just heat stroke. One in ten people will suffer from a seizure episode in their life time. Two or more seizure episodes is known as epilepsy You CANNOT swallow your tongue during a seizure, DO NOT put something in someones mouth if they are having one 1% of americans will develop epilepsy Only 60% of patients will respond to the first antiseizure medication given   Links/Resources  In this episode you will learn: What are seizures? What are the different types What are the different stages? Did Wendy Williams have a seizure? Treatment options and diagnostic test Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod F

As a hospital physician I have learned that not only is the patient not prepared to deal with their hospital stay but the family is even more ill prepared. Over the past few weeks I have had experiences of both spectrums of care where I had family members who were amazing while taking care of the their loved ones and I had family members who I couldn't wait to heal their loved ones  and discharge them home.    In this episode you will learn: At least 8 actionable tips for a better hospital experience Why its important for the family to be active in the role of taking care of the patient Who spends the most time with your loved ones in the hospital The most important factor in dealing with your loved ones in the hospital Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for the p

Every now and then I get to take a "Vacation" away from taking care of patients but being that I have never been the vacation type I always seem to end up at a medically related function. This time I end up in Washington D.C., a place I hadn't been in almost 10 years when I was applying to medical school. I had a fabulous time there if you take away the fact that I spent my first night in my room as I was still getting over a sinus infection my kids gave me before I left. The topics were amazing and I got to me ZdoggMD (Dr. Damania) which was one of the highlights of the trip. Like most medical conferences there was plenty updates to learn so during this episode I discuss wants new in the fields of HIV, domestic violence and opioid epidemic. It didn't make the podcast but I also got to chance to listen to a great speech by a friend and fellow fraternity member (deja vu)   Links/Resources  ZdoggMD Spotting the signs of domestic Violence Dr. David Pierre 2016 ACOI recap In this episode you will learn: What

At the time of the recording I had a totally different game plan for tonights episode but being that it was World Mental Health Day I didn't want to miss an opportunity to bring up a topic that I hold near and dear to me. I again enlisted the assistance of Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Maria Davis-Pierre to give her professional take on the sheer importance of World Mental Health day in regards to recognizing the problem of the lack of awareness for mental health. During the episode we talk about not only why we need to continue the discussion of mental health but focus on giving less power to the stigmas associated with it.       Links/Resources  Death and Dying Episode SStop telling young boys to man up Healing and Recovery Group Day by Day Therapy  Maria Davis-Pierre's Business Page In this episode you will learn: Importance of World Mental Health Day Why we have to take the time to recognize when we have a problem When she would seek help The best ways professionals can approach patients who may no

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us. Did you know that Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women and is the second leading cancer diagnosis in women.  Did you know that every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer or how about the fact that African American Women under the age of 45 are not only more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer but also more likely to die from it. There is a reason why the whole month of october is dedicated to promoting awareness for Breast Cancer. In today's podcast we will go over various aspects Breast Cancer, you are going to hear a couple of  patient case presentations that are going to help open the mind to different ways breast cancer can present.    Links/Resources  Lunch and Learn Episode 53 In this episode you will learn: What is Breast Cancer? Why do we dress in pink? Who is affected by it? What are some of the risk factors? What are some of the signs and symptoms  Diagnostic Options for detecting breast cancer Treatment options p

Back with another discussion on a very important and common autoimmune disease - Rheumatoid Arthritis. In my office quite often when patients were asked about their medical history some would check off that they have rheumatoid arthritis when they really meant to just say osteoarthritis. Its a phrase we hear a lot on television but very few understand the overall severity of the disorder. On our Facebook page it was one of the most engaged discussions we have had for the Lunch and Learn so I decided to bring it to the podcast today.    Links/Resources  Live Lunch and Learn Episode - RA Osteoarthritis Review Facebook Post In this episode you will learn: What is Rheumatoid Arthritis Background information Yes kids can get it too Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis  Risk Factors Signs/Symptoms How is it diagnosed Certain treatment options Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the

Chest pain is one of the most common complaints in the emergency room. Reports show that it is responsible for approximately six million visits a year. As a hospitalists I am usually tasked with taking care of these patients in the the hospital to ensure the number #1 goal that anyone should have when walking into the hospital, being able to walk out. Because of  hurricane season in south florida many of my more sedentary patients are suddenly doing all this extra curricular work in preparation. Unfortunately, many are finding out the hard way that being physically unfit causes lots of issues that can be fatal. Links/Resources  Heart Disease and Prevention Why should you care about heart disease In this episode you will learn: Why its important to recognize chest pain 5 top causes that will kill you Signs and symptoms of the causes  Several patient scenarios involving the causes Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.

Hurricane season has been a yearly occurrence for me growing up for as long as I can remember. Born and raised in south Florida  it was an all too common time getting the preparations in order for yet another season of uncertainty regarding this phenomenon that had loomed over our summers. It didn't matter how much you prepared for it there was always something we wish we had done more of. As a Physician,  hurricane season has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Recently Hurricane Irma took its toll on the region and while many friends and family were wanting to see if I had plans for evacuation the only plans I had time to think about was how to deal with the stress of patients who were either in the hospital or needed to be. I don't think people take for granted the importance of healthcare workers in a time of crisis but I they think they honestly forget that we tend to run towards the danger than away from it. On this episode I talk about the importance of the healthcare workers and even spotlight my Int

Sickle cell disease is a disorder that has affected both my professional & personal life. I have watched patients suffer from a disease that we don't seem to have a very good handle on time and time again. Noted as the most common genetic disorder in the United States, sickle cell disease earns the honor of getting its own month to shed some spotlight on it.  Links/Resources  My overview from last year In this episode you will learn: Sickle Cell Awareness Month Which parent is responsible for passing it down to you Who is affected the most What are some of the big complications How do we treat it Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcasts  To share your thoughts: Leave a comment  Shar

Self confidence is an issue that affects everyone. It is a very common determinant of a positive outlook and I have found that over the years as I have continued to grow in both my professional & personal development that it is something that will hinder anyone from their full potential. I remember finishing up residency and starting to work and one day looking around wondering was this it? Now if you are familiar with my backstory I had wanted to become a doctor since I was about 8 years old and everything I did up until that point was to make sure that dream happened. But here I was sitting in the office wondering if I was doing enough with the position I had earned.  I had so many ideas and thoughts that would run through my head that I would never take any action on because of the fear of failure. Then I began to realize that many people in similar professional positions had these same negative thoughts  that didn't allow them to take a leap of faith on something they actually wanted to do.   So when

It is the bodies normal defense mechanism to keep us from doing things that will cause us harm. The conversation of death, grief & loss is one of those things that we avoid until we absolutely have to face it. For many health care providers these conversations can become daunting because the reaction is never the same for two families alike. I wanted to approach the subject because I have seen far too often families be more devastated by the lack of preparation for the inevitable than that actual event itself. This week I enlisted the assistance of Maria Davis-Pierre LMHC, who specializes in grief in loss to discuss not only what we as health care workers can do to help further the discussion but how families can start the process as well.   Links/Resources  Day by Day Therapy (best way to contact for counseling services) Maria's Business Page  Maria's Facebook Group In this episode you will learn: Who is Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC How has she been so important in the way I practice medicine Why it is im

It seemed like August in the hospital was bring all your liver problems to me month because I had way too many people being admitted to the facility with liver issues. It got me thinking that if I was going to work on preventing these things from happening than I needed to scream from the rooftops why your organ, the liver was so important. Some important fun facts regarding the liver includes it being the largest organ in the body,  it's role in making you stop bleeding and exactly what happens when you get too much alcohol in you.  Links/Resources  Mayo clinic In this episode you will learn: What is the liver What is the function of this organ Causes of liver dysfunction Symptoms of liver dysfunction Patient examples of a liver gone bad Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments

This is a time where taking care of your health is so important with all the different changes in healthcare on the horizon. An important question to answer is do you still trust your doctor to be in charge of your health. On the episode today I discuss the importance of trusting your physician, we go into detail about different doctor/patient relationships and give some tips to improve patient satisfaction. I also give a chance to get a free audio based chapter of a book I am working on.    Links/Resources  Reasons why minorities don't trust the health system In this episode you will learn: Why is important to have a good relationship with your doctor? Why it is important to trust your doctor? Different factions of the doctor/patient relationship What can physicians do to improve patient relations. Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use t

Sexually transmitted diseases have become a mainstay in the primary care setting but with recent reports that the numbers are on the rise a Public Health crisis may not be too far behind. Today were are going to be focusing on just three STDs, syphilis, gonorrhea & herpes simplex. Because of the recent legal troubles Usher has been having regarding herpes transmission I thought I would shed some light on just how prevalent it was and should you get tested today.  Links/Resources  CDC on Herpes CDC on gonorrhea CDC on Syphilis   In this episode you will learn: Learn about Syphilis, Gonorrhea & Herpes Simplex Why it is becoming a public health crisis Antibiotic resistance becoming a problem  Infection versus exposure Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men. In 2017 almost 160,000 people with diagnosed with prostate cancer with many more going undiagnosed. There are major symptoms associated with prostate cancer but the most common one will surprise you. Learn today why your doctor's are missing the boat on treating you for prostate cancer and if you are an African American male you don't want to miss out on this topic.  Links/Resources  Free PDF for Prostate Disorders Learn more about skin cancer Why socioeconomics play a huge role in health care In this episode you will learn: What is prostate gland? What can go wrong? Common facts about prostate cancer? Risk factors, symptoms  The major symptom of prostate cancer Prostate cancer in the African American male Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you h

It is a disease that affects women almost 90% percent of the time. Toni Braxton, Selena Gomez, Seal, Nick Cannon all suffer from the disorder lupus. This autoimmune disease is chronic in its presentation, has no triggers on what causes it but still manages to effect 1.5 million yearly and is responsible for 140,000 hospital visits per year. It's a disease that I will also keep an eye on because my very first patient suffered from the disease. On the episode today we talk about Lupus, go into detail about the specifics behind the disease and who & what gets affected.  As promised on the episode here are a list of just some of the symptoms associated with the disorder Joint pain Muscle pain Fatigue Hair Loss Fevers Sores in your mouth Finger tip color changes Skin sensitivity Skin rashes  Chest pain when breathing  Links/Resources  National Organization Drugs that can cause SLE In this episode you will learn: What is Lupus Facts about Lupus Symptoms and how its diagnosed 3 most common types  What do I

Somehow I went this far without talking about a disease that a day doesn't go by that I don't see it one way shape or form. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects almost 30 million people here in the United States. It cost the health care system approximately $250 billion each year to take care of and the co-morbidities associated with diabetes are as long as a grocery lists. I have told my students in the past that diabetes isn't something I wished on my worst enemy for very good reasons which we will talk about today.    Links/Resources  Why I wouldn't wish it on my own enemy Organization website   In this episode you will learn: What is diabetes Startling facts on diabetes Symptoms of the disorder Three most common types of diabetes What is it like in the hospital setting Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLear