Hep B & Latent TB Episodes

May 1, 2024

45 I Cross-Cultural TB Reflections II—Marshallese, Afghan, & Congoles…

Summary: We dive into the enduring impacts of historical events on healthcare perceptions and practices, particularly focusing on the Marshallese and Afghan communities affected by latent tuberculosis (TB). Host Raj Sundar an...

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April 17, 2024

44 I Cross-Cultural TB Reflections—Ethiopian, Kenyan & Marshallese Pe…

Summary: In this reflection series, we delve into the grave impact of military occupation and nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll, as Duncan Reid links this history to the high rate of tuberculosis in the Marshallese community. W...

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April 3, 2024

43 I The Human Side of Latent TB: The Congolese Community Perspective

Summary: This episode will review the complexities of managing latent tuberculosis within the Congolese community, discussing the critical need for cultural sensitivity and community engagement when addressing latent TB. With...

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March 21, 2024

42 I The Human Side of Latent TB: Culturally Responsive TB Care w/ Fr…

Summary: We dive into the complexities of navigating the US healthcare system with insights from Franky and Mohammad, focusing specifically on the Marshallese community's challenges and the widespread misconceptions about TB ...

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March 7, 2024

41 I Hepatitis B—Culturally Responsive Care to Address the Stigma & S…

Summary: We sit down with H. Nina Kim to explore the delicacy of discussing hepatitis B without trigger, the consequential distrust in healthcare within immigrant communities tied to historical traumas, and the necessity for ...

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