Nothing About Us Without Us
From The Bridge: Your Health Your Voice by The PATIENTS Program
March 24, 2026 · 43 min
About this episode
This episode features a conversation on advocacy and health equity with patient advocates Bernard and Denise Coley.
In this episode of The Bridge , host Paris Barnes sits down with Bernard and Denise Coley—patient advocates, community builders, and leaders in health equity—for a powerful conversation on advocacy, storytelling, and justice inhealthcare. Together, they unpack what it means to be under‑engaged , why patient‑led solutions matter, and howbuilding culturally responsive community spaces can transform outcomes for Black communities affected by Parkinson’s disease. Insightful, personal, and inspiring, this episode centers on the voices that must be heard to create real change. Visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. To watch this episode and more, visit ourYouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9_ Subscribe to ourYouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannel https://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram Read the full transcript here : https://bit.ly/4bAlP35
People in this episode
Host: Paris Barnes
Guests: Bernard Coley, Denise Coley
Topics covered
- health equity
- patient advocacy
- storytelling
- community building
- Parkinson's disease
- culturally responsive spaces
Keywords
- healthcare
- advocacy
- justice
- patient-led solutions
- Black communities
- transformation
- engagement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Bridge, PATIENTS Program, YouTube
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