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Parkinson’s Rainbow: An Interview with Robert Turner

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Robert Turner is the founder of LGBTQ+ Parkinson’s Rainbow, a local peer support group for LGBTQ+ people living with Parkinson’s disease, and their caregivers. He is also an Ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. JM: Thanks for meeting with me, Robert. Could you tell me a little about your background? Where did you grow up, and when did you move to New … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s Rainbow: An Interview with Robert Turner

Access Health Louisiana Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

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October is LGBTQ+ History Month and to celebrate, we at Access Health Louisiana want to highlight some of the history of LGBTQ+ healthcare in the United States. The relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and the healthcare system has been a contentious one. In the 19th century, the terms homosexual and homosexuality began to appear as scientists began to research same-sex … [Read more...] about Access Health Louisiana Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

The Conflict With Religion

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There is a new hit song, Montero, by Lil Nas X, whose controversial video has recently become the talk of Pop Culture. The song’s lyrics reflect the classic love story between a young gay boy who falls for a closeted guy. Lord knows that I have been there! Although many gays praise the young rapper for his catchy and relatable lyrics, others, both gay and straight alike, find a … [Read more...] about The Conflict With Religion

Ass Cancer and Me – The Hole Story, Part 2

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The result of my biopsy identified pre-cancerous cells, and treatment would be necessary.  The cherry on top of this HPV sundae--I also had a fistula in the lining of my rectum. “A what?” I asked, immediately returning his call. In a rather pre-occupied tone, I was told: "A fistula is an abnormal passage that sometimes forms from the anal canal to the skin near the … [Read more...] about Ass Cancer and Me – The Hole Story, Part 2

Ass Cancer and Me – The Hole Story

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One morning, not very long ago, I woke up to discover that small growth clusters had begun to appear around the base of my penis and testicular area. I panicked and did what anyone with a medical mystery to solve would do – I ran straight to Google. There is a reason we should never self-diagnose ourselves using Google. Based on my findings, by late afternoon, I was almost … [Read more...] about Ass Cancer and Me – The Hole Story

Let’s Stay Safe! Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine!

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Have you ever watched the movie Titanic? This 1997 iconic movie has so many great scenes that I still remember to this day.  Of course, there is the scene when Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jack, stood at the front of the boat exclaiming that he was, “King of the World!” There is also the scene where he is asked to paint Kate Winslet’s character, Rose, like “one of his … [Read more...] about Let’s Stay Safe! Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine!

Droplets, Cloth Masks & the Broad Street Pump

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by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI Most public health successes are the results of years of research. Vaccines are a good example; the research needed to develop them can take decades. In emergent settings where the luxury of time is absent, however, resolute action is needed. In 1847, after the Hungarian obstetrician Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis realized the necessity of … [Read more...] about Droplets, Cloth Masks & the Broad Street Pump

Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers

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by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI    The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the world’s population. Yet we have 25 percent of the world’s coronavirus cases — and those cases are not distributed evenly among the population. It has been well-documented that racial and ethnic minorities have sustained a disproportionate burden of illness and death … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers

A Mask for 28 Days Can Help COVID Go Away

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by Dr. MarkAlain Déry COVID-19 is the first global pandemic of the internet era. Information is now transferred at the speed of light rather than the speed of Morse code. This gives us a big advantage over our ancestors--if we use it effectively. The virus crosses national borders, so our response must do the same. We need a global mobilization for everyone on our … [Read more...] about A Mask for 28 Days Can Help COVID Go Away