It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland
It’s A Matter Of Your Health, with Dr. Veita Bland is a 30-minute health magazine featuring interviews with physicians, clinicians, and others focused on the latest innovations that will keep you healthy.
Episodes
143 episodes
The Urgency of Black Maternal Health
During It’s a Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, MD welcomes Dr. Kardie Tobb, D.O., a leading expert in women’s heart health, to address the urgent crisis of Black maternal health. They discuss how Black women f...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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28:00
From Puberty to Power, A Woman’s Health Journey: Understanding the stages of life
In this powerful Women’s History Month edition of It’s A Matter Of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland interviews Dr. Benita Varnado, founder of WE Holistic Wellcare Center and a board-certified OB/GYN, to discuss women’s h...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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27:59
Affordability and Your Health
On this powerful episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland sits down with consumer expert and real estate professional Carmen Palmer to explore how rising costs are impacting our health and daily lives...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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28:00
Despair or Destiny? Reimagining Masculinity in a Changing World
In this powerful episode of It’s A Matter Of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Brown to confront a conversation many avoid—the growing crisis among boys and men. Drawing on the research of Richard V. Reeve...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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27:59
Take The Time, Simple Steps to Better Health
In this empowering episode of It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland delivers a timely “house call” reminding listeners to slow down and be intentional about caring for their bodies. She offers practical, affordable guidance on nu...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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28:00
Living with MS: Awareness, Advocacy, and the Power of Community
On this episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland, M.D. sheds light on multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disease affecting nearly one million Americans. Joined by Dr. Dewan L. Lee, PhD, a higher education l...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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27:59
The Mail Bag Show
This week’s Mailbag Show tackles real questions from listeners across the country with practical, science-based guidance. Dr. Vida Bland addresses winter dry skin and shares simple steps to protect and restore skin health, from gentle ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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28:00
Staying Healthy in a Tough Flu Season
In this episode, Dr. Veita Bland is joined by Dr. Cynthia Snyder, infectious disease expert and Director of Infection Prevention at Moses Cone Hospital, to break down what’s happening with this intense flu season, vaccine updates, and how famil...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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28:00
Building Healthy Habits That Last
On this episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland is joined by fitness expert Coach Hilton Ferguson of Full-Time Fitness to start 2026 on the right foot. They discuss why big goals need daily vision, how nutrition is more importa...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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27:59
The Mouth Matters More Than You Think!
In this episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with pediatric dentist Dr. Connie Epps for a powerful conversation on why oral health is more than just a smile—it's a window into your overall we...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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28:00
When the Pressure Breaks: Understanding the Surge in Youth Suicide
In this powerful episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Nanette Funderburk of the SEL Group to unpack the troubling rise in suicides among young people.They discuss: • The intense pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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28:00
It’s a Matter of Your Health — Mailbag Edition!
This week on It’s a Matter of Your Health, Producer Marben Bland stepped in to guest-host alongside Dr. Veita Bland for one of our most popular segments — the Mailbag Show!Listeners from across the count...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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28:00
Winter Wellness for Your Furry Friends
As the temperature drops, our pets feel the chill too! In this insightful episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland welcomes veterinarian Dr. Alexandria Farris of Southeast Community Animal Hospital in Greensboro,...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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28:00
Your Medicare Made Simple: Smart Choices for Better Coverage and Savings
Medicare doesn’t have to be confusing — or costly! In this week’s episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Jeannie Skepsie from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) to brea...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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28:00
Mammograms Matter: The Truth About Breast Health
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than pink ribbons—it's about action and education. In this episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with radiologist Dr. Ashley Hawkins to break down everything you need t...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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28:00
Demystifying AI: What You Need to Know for Smarter Health Choices
On this episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, a hypertension specialist and family medicine doctor, welcomes guests Linda G. Butler, Dr. Sheila Brown, and Suzelle Wyville-Jones, co-a...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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28:00
The Scoop On The Poop: Pet Waste, Public Health, and Community Pride
Did you know that dogs in the U.S. produce over 10 million tons of waste every year? 🐶💩 How we handle this daily reality affects more than just our lawns — it impacts our public health, environment, and neighborhood prid...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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28:00
“Shots of Hope: What You Need to Know About Vaccines This Season
On this week’s episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, MD, talks with Dr. Cynthia B. Snyder, Medical Director of Infection Prevention at Cone Health. Together, they break down what you need to know ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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28:00
Hope on the Waitlist: Why Minority Organ Donation Matters
On this week’s episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, MD is joined by Danielle Bumarch, RN, JD, President & CEO of HonorBridge, and Sherman Transou, leadership coach and heart transplant s...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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28:00
How Safe Is Your Water?
On this episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland is joined by Dr. Lewis Ross Brown (Environmental Toxicologist) and Dr. Shamara Brown (Environmental Chemist) to uncover the hidden dangers in Am...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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28:00
Black Women’s Mental Health
In this powerful episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland is joined by Mrs. Kaleah Cowsar-Tate, a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor, for an in-depth conversation on Black wom...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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28:02
Escape with Intention: Health-Conscious Travel in 2025
Host Dr. Veita Bland, MD welcomes lifestyle and travel expert Carman Palmer for a lively and insightful conversation on this summer’s biggest travel trends.From solo journeys to eco-conscious escapes, local immersion, and d...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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28:00
🎙️ " Smart Pet Care Tips"
This week on It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland welcomes back veterinarian Dr. Alexandria Farish from Southeast Community Animal Hospital. 🐾 Together, they dive into smart travel tips for pet owners, how to choose the be...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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28:00
🏠💔 Housing is more than shelter—it's a matter of your health
On this powerful episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with housing expert Yyokkia Lawson to uncover the deep ties between where we live and how we live. From asthma to anxiety, eviction to education—this c...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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28:00
The Power of Exercise—Beyond the Gym
Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Mark D. Cook—Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Immunology—for an eye-opening conversation on how exercise works like medicine, transforming everything from heart health to gut health, immun...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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28:00