Clarence Jones
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Yeah. So one of the things that I want to tell you why I think that this is important is because, you know, we kind of make jokes about the fact that we're seasoned. But you just said it was only in 1995 when people started, you know, the first preventative kind of thing. So a lot of us who have were born in 1950s and 40s, we have a long, long history of
Yeah. So one of the things that I want to tell you why I think that this is important is because, you know, we kind of make jokes about the fact that we're seasoned. But you just said it was only in 1995 when people started, you know, the first preventative kind of thing. So a lot of us who have were born in 1950s and 40s, we have a long, long history of
Of not thinking that there was anything that we could do about this, you know, that there was no medical procedure that could help it. And then you just said 2015. I mean, so this is why this kind of this kind of conversation is so important is because for many of us who are more seasoned, we don't have this history of learning about the the impact of stroke.
Of not thinking that there was anything that we could do about this, you know, that there was no medical procedure that could help it. And then you just said 2015. I mean, so this is why this kind of this kind of conversation is so important is because for many of us who are more seasoned, we don't have this history of learning about the the impact of stroke.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm really glad that you said that, because I always think that people say, say that community is always complaining. You know what I mean? And it's like, you know, but I think now that the research is coming out, there are reasons why there is such a discrepancy. And there are reasons why we have such a monetary impact.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm really glad that you said that, because I always think that people say, say that community is always complaining. You know what I mean? And it's like, you know, but I think now that the research is coming out, there are reasons why there is such a discrepancy. And there are reasons why we have such a monetary impact.
negatively monetary impact in terms as it relates to health. And so I'm glad for the conversation that we're having, because I think that number one, it's not accusing anybody of anything. It is about, it's about taking a look at statistically what's going on. And how we can make things better. Yeah.
negatively monetary impact in terms as it relates to health. And so I'm glad for the conversation that we're having, because I think that number one, it's not accusing anybody of anything. It is about, it's about taking a look at statistically what's going on. And how we can make things better. Yeah.
And I like that whole idea about the adequate primary care is that it is so important for us to understand that many times people don't get that. What really came to my mind was this, as you were talking, doctor, was the fact that in my 30s, I went to a clinic and they gave me a checkup, of course. And they said, oh, you're pre-diabetic. That's all he said to me.
And I like that whole idea about the adequate primary care is that it is so important for us to understand that many times people don't get that. What really came to my mind was this, as you were talking, doctor, was the fact that in my 30s, I went to a clinic and they gave me a checkup, of course. And they said, oh, you're pre-diabetic. That's all he said to me.
Yeah, I was about 30. And I didn't think about it like I think about it now. But I'm saying if that's your procedure or your protocol, there's something wrong with that, which is one of the reasons why we try so very hard to
Yeah, I was about 30. And I didn't think about it like I think about it now. But I'm saying if that's your procedure or your protocol, there's something wrong with that, which is one of the reasons why we try so very hard to
say and ask these questions and say how do we make this conversation so that it's bi-directional so that people can really understand how they enter into this and so I really appreciate the fact of what you have said today and how you said it because I think that we will definitely use this particular for me I'm definitely going to use this particular uh a program as a way to further inform my community because you said a lot of great things so let me you know
say and ask these questions and say how do we make this conversation so that it's bi-directional so that people can really understand how they enter into this and so I really appreciate the fact of what you have said today and how you said it because I think that we will definitely use this particular for me I'm definitely going to use this particular uh a program as a way to further inform my community because you said a lot of great things so let me you know
Yeah. And you know, that's sad. That's very sad. And I thank you for saying that.
Yeah. And you know, that's sad. That's very sad. And I thank you for saying that.
Yeah, it's really honest. And it is the experience that many people, communities of color have. And it's like, it doesn't mean that the other person is necessarily bad. I think so many times about the fact that we're just conditioned sometimes to do certain things.
Yeah, it's really honest. And it is the experience that many people, communities of color have. And it's like, it doesn't mean that the other person is necessarily bad. I think so many times about the fact that we're just conditioned sometimes to do certain things.