The Bridge: Your Health Your Voice
Welcome to the Bridge! The official podcast for the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program. The PATIENTS Program is the bridge between the Community and Researchers.
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- Jul 14, 2026
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A Seat at the Table: How Patients Are Transforming Parkinson's Research (opens the original)
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What does it mean to ensure that patient voices shape research, healthcare, and the future of Parkinson's care?In this episode of The Bridge: Bring Your Health, Your Voice, Esther Labib-Kiyarash, a healthcare administrator, Parkinson's advocate, social media creator, Patients Professor, and person living with young-onset Parkinson's disease, sits down with us to talk about her journey. After her diagnosis in 2023, Esther transformed her experience into a mission to help others by raising awarene
The Power of Lived Experience: Conversations on Reproductive Health (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Bridge, host Paris Barnes sits down with Dr. Jasmine K. Cooper, Director of Qualitative Research for the PATIENTS Program, to discuss REPRO-HEAL (Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan). Through personal experience and research, Dr. Cooper explores the importance of centering lived experiences in conversations about menstruation, maternal health, perimenopause, and menopause. Learn how REPRO-HEAL is partnering with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and community organizat
Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard (opens the original)
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Bobby Wiseman is a lifelong learner, a Class of 2025 graduate of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, and a dedicated advocate for communities seeking a stronger voice in their health and in health research. In this episode, we catch up with Bobby to explore his advocacy journey and the impactful work he’s doing to uplift and empower his community—one voice at a time. Spotify currently does not support transcript uploads for this podcast; to view an ADA‑compliant version of this episode and access t
Walking with Purpose: Ernestine Shepherd and Chauncey Whitehead (opens the original)
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In this special episode of The Bridge , Paris Barnes is joined by Baltimore legends Ernestine Shepherd and Chauncey Whitehead for a powerful conversation about fitness, faith, community, and purpose. As Ernestine approaches her 90th birthday, she shares the habits, mindset, and life lessons that have fueled her remarkable journey, while Chauncey reflectson how their shared commitment to walking and community wellness has inspired generations. Together, they remind us that health is more than exe
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