In this episode of The Bridge Podcast, host Paris Barnessits down with Patrick Gee—a graduate and contributor to the PATIENTS Professors Academy, a passionate advocate within the PATIENTS Program, and a dedicated member of the program’s steering committee. Patrick shares his inspiringjourney of personal growth, justice-driven advocacy, and the deep community engagement that continues to shape his work and impact.

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In this episode of the Bridge, Your Health, Your Voice, host Paris Barnes is joined by Delayna Watkins, founder of the Women’s Wellness Lounge, and Brittany Harris, Senior Community Engagement Specialist for the PATIENTS Program. Together, they explore what it means to build trust with communities, create safe and culturally responsive spaces for women’s health, and ensure research is truly community-centered. This conversation highlights the power of listening, relationship-building, and co-creating impact when community voices lead the way.

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In this powerful episode of The Bridge Your Health Your Voice, host Paris Barnes welcomes our Executive Director of the PATIENTS Program, Dr. Daniel Mullins, and Pastor Franklin Lance, Senior Pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Together, they unveil a transformative initiative led by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s PATIENTS Program, in collaboration with other UMB schools and external partners.

Funded by the NIH, this initiative positions UMB as ahealth research hub, supporting Community-Led Research Projects (CRPs) through a four-unit structure focused on administration, research methods, capacity building, and community engagement. Pastor Lance shares the origin of his partnership with Dr. Mullins, rooted in trust and a shared mission to address health disparities in West Baltimore. Listeners will gain insight into. The importance of CommunityLed Research partners. How trust and authenticityshape sustainable partnerships.

This episode is a testament to the power of faith,science, and community coming together to drive meaningful change.

Research reported in this podcast is supportedby the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UC2CA293782. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.Visithttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated onboth past and upcoming episodes.

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2025 was a milestone year for The Bridge—a year of growth, meaningful conversations, and exciting new initiatives. In this special Year in Review episode, we revisit our most memorable moments, from the launch of our Going National Initiative to powerful insights shared by our sponsors and our newest national partners. We also celebrate the start of Year Four of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, featuring reflections from a 2024 graduate. Thank you to our listeners for your continued support and for being part of this journey.

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In this episode of The Bridge: Your Health, Your Voice, host ParisBarnes sits down with Joe Howarth, Lead Training Specialist for the PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA), and Peyton Miles,a young health advocate and a 2025 PPA graduate. Together, they explore how the Academy empowers patients, caregivers, community members, and researchers to co-create solutions that make health research more inclusive and community-led.Peyton shares a powerful personal story about her own health journey, discussing how she discovered advocacy and the lessons she learned about the importance of trust and community connection. The episode also offers a preview of what’s next for the Academy’s fifth year—including new interactive tools and networking opportunities.

Whether you’re a patient, researcher, or community advocate, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful research starts with listening—and that everyone has a role to play in shaping a more connected, compassionate healthcare community.

Here’s the link to register to receive an application for our upcoming Summer 2026 Academy.

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After a devastating high-speed accident nearly claimed their lives, Seantae and Trevor Jackson chose a path of resilience and hope. Out of their journey, the Blue Sandal Foundationwas born—a mission to uplift, heal, and inspire others facing life’s hardest battles.

In this episode, Seantae shares her deeply personal story of survival, the turning points that reshaped her family’s future, and how the foundation is making a powerful impact in communities today.

Discover more about the Blue Sandal Foundation on their website. https://sandalbluefoundation.org/

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In this episode of The Bridge Podcast, host Paris Barnes welcomes Dr. Claudia Baquet—a physician scientist with decades of experience in health research, Together, they explore the critical role of informed consent in medical and health research, tracing its historical roots and ethical importance. Listeners will gain insight into why informed consent is more than a procedural step—it’s a cornerstone of respect, justice, and beneficence in medical research. This episode is both eye-opening and deeply relevant, highlighting why trust, transparency, and ethics remain central to advancing health equity today.

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We’re thrilled to share a very special episode of our podcast! Host Paris Barnes introduces our Going National Initiative partners—remarkable leaders and organizations who share our vision of community-driven health:

• Trevor and Seantae Sandal, founders of the Sandal Blue Foundation• Delayna Watkins, powerhouse behind the Women’s Wellness Lounge• Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, dedicated advocates and storytellers• Brian Gutierrez, champion for health equity in underserved communities• Sharon Rivera Sanchez, founder of Trials of Color, amplifying underrepresented voices in clinical research

Each of these leaders brings unique expertise, deep community connection, and a shared commitment to co-creating better health outcomes for all.This initiative is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors — Bayer, AstraZeneca, and Novo Nordisk.
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