The PATIENTS Program
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The PATIENTS Program partners with patients and care providers to answer questions about the best treatment options to improve health and quality of life.
PATIENTS stands for PATient-centered Involvement in Evaluating the effectiveNess of TreatmentS – which is exactly what it sounds like, and not as complex as it seems. We want to invite patients will all kinds of conditions to get more involved in their health care by making informed, empowered decisions. We also help connect patients with the research and clinical trials that are of interest to them. Our emphasis on patient advocacy fosters partnerships between patients and researchers. We believe that patients who are able to manage their own conditions are better able to share what works, and what doesn't, with researchers and health care providers. This translates to better health outcomes for generations to come.
09/23/2026
The Patients Program's 10-Step Framework for Continuous Patient and Community Engagement highlights how patients and communities can help shape research every step of the way, from identifying priorities to sharing results.
Watch the video to see how continuous engagement creates stronger partnerships and more impactful research.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O9SJ7w02uC4
09/15/2026
We were excited to host our first CO-POD Community Conversation at The Men and Families Center Inc. !
CO-POD brings older adults together to discuss chronic pain, treatment options, and patient-centered research. Insights from these conversations help inform topics explored through The Bridge: Your Health, Your Voice podcast and amplify the voices of people with lived experience.
New Podcast Episode: A Seat at the Table: How Patients Are Transforming Parkinson's Research
What happens when people living with Parkinson's become partners in research instead of simply participants?
In this episode of The Bridge: Bring Your Health, Your Voice, we speak with Shakinginmyboots Esther Labib-Kiyarash, a person living with young-onset Parkinson's disease, healthcare professional, patient advocate, and Patients Professor. Esther shares her journey from diagnosis to advocacy and discusses why patient voices must be at the center of healthcare research and decision-making. Together, we explore the PEACE-PD project, the importance of lived experience, and the powerful message behind "Nothing About Us Without Us."
Listen to the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/OcaCNipt7_w
What role do you think patients should play in shaping healthcare and research? Share your thoughts in the comments.
The has concluded with a staggering over 95 graduates out of 152 participants- our biggest class yet- representing 26 states, Washington, D.C., and 6 countries.
Thank you to our Seminar Leaders for delivering thought-provoking discussions and stories about their lived experiences
Elita Hill
Sandra Washington
Melinda Aldridge
Patrick Gee, Sr., PhD., JLC
Anita Sharma
Maria Robinson
Achim Cchitvsanzwhoh Satheka
Brendan Chukwuemeka Ezeudoka
Dr. Franklin Lance
C. Daniel Mullins
Thank you to this year's PPA Mentors for providing feedback and support to this amazing cohort.
Dorothy Winningham
Rosa M. Colon-Kolacko, PhD. MBA, CDM, SHRM-SCP
Yahtiley-Phoenix Bell-Waltz-Ward
Bobby Wiseman
Imomotimi (Timmy) Imomotebegha
Karen Solomon Edwards
Barry Nelson
Salathiel DeLoach
Claire Sachs
Esther Labib-Kiyarash, MSHA, CPHQ
Tanisha Armstrong, MPH
Leaha Shermeyer
Mariam Mauzi
Thank you to the incredible PATIENTS Program team that made it possible
Hillary Edwards
Paris B.
Helio Monteiro, PMP
Kelyn Villatoro Aguilar
Ogechi Vinaprisca Ikhuoria, MSc, GradAPH
Thank you to AstraZeneca (Deepa Lalla & Trent McLaughlin), Bayer (Anneliese LaRose & Jennifer Cameron), Pfizer (Claire Telford, PhD, MSc), PhRMA (J. Samantha Dougherty), Kailera Therapeutics (Jeanine McBee), Associated Black Charities, and the Heart Disease Research Foundation for sponsoring the PPA this year and bringing together a strong cohort of patient, caregiver, and community advocates.
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New Episode of The Bridge
What happens when lived experience becomes the foundation for research?
In this episode, host Paris Barnes sits down with Dr. Jasmine K. Cooper, Director of Qualitative Research for the PATIENTS Program, to discuss REPRO-HEAL and the importance of centering patient voices in reproductive health research.
From menstruation to menopause, this conversation explores how community experiences, health equity, and culturally responsive care can help bridge gaps in reproductive health knowledge and support. Because when patients are heard, research becomes stronger.
Listen now to the full episode here, https://youtu.be/wYNZyizoDm0
New Episode of The Bridge
We’re catching up with Bobby Wiseman, a lifelong learner, PATIENTS Professors Academy Class of 2025 graduate, and powerful advocate for community voices in health and research.
In this episode, Bobby shares his journey and the meaningful work he’s doing to ensure individuals—and their loved ones—are heard, valued, and included. It’s a conversation about impact, empowerment, and making change one voice at a time.
Tune in now for the full episode https://youtu.be/s3iakSWrEJk
In this special episode of The Bridge, Paris Barnes is joined by Baltimore legends Ernestine Shepherd and Chauncey D. WhiteheadChauncey Whitehead for a powerful conversation about fitness, faith, community, and purpose. As Ernestine approaches her 90th birthday, she shares the habits, mindset, and life lessons that have fueled her remarkable journey, while Chauncey reflects on how their shared commitment to walking and community wellness has inspired generations. Together, they remind us that health is more than exercise—it's about connection, consistency, and uplifting others.
A conversation filled with wisdom, inspiration, and heart.
Here is a link to the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/tiLiwFji9JU
07/06/2026
🌟 Join Us for the 2026 Summer Health Fair! 🌟
St. Matthew's Gospel Tabernacle Apostolic Faith Church invites you to our Health & Wellness Event on:
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 1907 N. Rosedale Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
This free community event is designed to bring people together while promoting healthier lifestyles through education, resources, and fun activities for all ages!
✔️ Free Health Screenings (Blood Pressure, Glucose, HIV, and more)
✔️ Wellness Information & Resources
✔️ Men's Health Awareness
✔️ Smoking Cessation Support
✔️ Mental Health Information
✔️ Insurance Resources
✔️ Lead Poisoning Prevention
✔️ Poison Control Education
✔️ Interactive Activities for the Whole Family
✔️ Local Vendors, Community Organizations, Giveaways & More!
Come learn, connect, and take positive steps toward better health and wellness. We look forward to seeing you there!
Celebrating an extraordinary legacy of strength, discipline, and inspiration!
Join us as we honor Ernestine Shepherd, whose remarkable journey continues to motivate people of all ages to pursue health, wellness, and purpose. Through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong fitness, Ernestine has shown us that age is no barrier to achieving greatness.
Chauncey D. Whitehead Ernie Shepherd
Watch our tribute and be inspired by a life dedicated to empowering others and redefining what's possible. Stay tuned for our podcast episode!
🎥 Watch now! https://youtu.be/wmhCIEe6gP0
What does meaningful community engagement in research really look like?
In the latest episode of The Bridge, we explore the PATIENTS Program’s 10-Step Framework for Continuous Engagement — a model created to ensure patients, caregivers, and community members are involved every step of the way in health care research. From building trust and collecting meaningful data to sharing results back with the community, this framework is changing how research is done.
Tune in to hear how lived experience helps shape stronger, more impactful health care solutions. Full episode link: https://youtu.be/xwXSkireQZ4
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