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Living with MS: Awareness, Advocacy, and the Power of Community

February 04, 2026 • Dr. Veita Bland, MD • Season 6 • Episode 16

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 leader and ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the conversation combines medical insight with personal experience. Dr. Lee shares her MS journey, explaining symptoms, diagnosis challenges, treatment options, and the health disparities Black women face. This powerful discussion reminds listeners that MS is not a death sentence but a call for awareness, early diagnosis, advocacy, and strong support systems. Informative, honest, and deeply human, this episode encourages listeners to pay attention to their bodies and prioritize their health.

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