Happy Holidays! The Docs talk about their go to holiday movie traditions and the new Netflix movie "Jingle Jangle"! AND - for the first time!- we hear from our producer, Ashley Winkfield. (Also, at the end is a bonus message from Dr. Tiffany!) Merry Christmas everyone! -- New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdoc...
Dec 22, 2020•18 min•Ep. 33
What is life like for caretakers? Dr. Karen gets personal about her experience taking care of her late husband and the struggles of advocating in the healthcare system. Dr. Zanetta speaks to the the role she plays in her family Dedicated to Jeffrey Walker (1960-2018). -- New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs...
Dec 15, 2020•19 min•Ep. 32
The Docs delve into Dr. Tiffany's special focus: Lifestyle Medicine! Why is it important? How can it improve outcomes for patients? How does 30 minutes on movement each day make us healthier and stronger physically and mentally? TTM: The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) suggests that individuals move through six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. More Info -- New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't mi...
Dec 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 31
The holidays are the perfect opportunity to begin to talk to your families about family health history and your healthcare wishes. Tanya Hicks, RN, MSN talks about how to start those difficult discussions and where to find resources to help you and your family be in the best possible situation when loved ones are sick or incapacitated, especially during COVID-19. -- New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook an...
Dec 01, 2020•42 min•Ep. 30
Dr. Sterling deep dives into new methods of smoking, such as e-cigs, vapes, and cigarillos, and why they are so attractive to teens. Tools & Tips for Quitting Smoking: https://smokefree.gov How to find your local Quitline Open Enrollment for Health Insurance is open until December 15th! Sign up at healtcare.gov Dr. Kymberle Sterling is a tobacco control behavioral scientist with expertise in applying survey and qualitative research methods to assess rates and understand determinants of novel...
Nov 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 29
Dr. Sterling deep dives into new methods of smoking, such as e-cigs, vapes, and cigarillos, and why they are so attractive to teens. Dr. Kymberle Sterling is a tobacco control behavioral scientist with expertise in applying survey and qualitative research methods to assess rates and understand determinants of novel tobacco product use (e.g. little cigars, cigarillos, hookah, electronic cigarettes) and tobacco smoking cessation outcomes among racially and ethnically diverse youth and young adults...
Nov 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 28
After a long week of waiting for results, it was finally announced that former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris won the 2020 election. This is a historic win for Vice President Elect Kamala Harris: the first woman, the first Black person, the first Indian-American person, the first HBCU graduate to be elected to such a high office. What expectations are made of her because of these qualifiers? And how do the Docs relate in their own career pathways? -- New Episodes every Tuesda...
Nov 10, 2020•27 min•Ep. 27
When should "end of life", "goals of care" and hospice conversations be introduced to patient discussions? How can these conversations be made easier for providers, patients, and their families? What is the best way to manage expectations for patients, while giving the agency and without taking away their hope? This week, The Docs go into all of this and more, recounting their own experiences with patients. If you'd like to read Atul Gawande's, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End ...
Nov 03, 2020•38 min•Ep. 26
What are some myths you may have heard about Breast Cancer? Maybe something about deoderant causing cancer? What about radiation from screenings? The Docs break down some of the most common myths about Breast Cancer in this week's episode! For more information about the Prostate Health Genetic Testing, visit Invitae -- New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on s...
Oct 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 25
New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube.com/3blackdocs Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zanetta Lamar facebook.com/drzanetta instagram.com/drzanetta...
Oct 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 24
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We are continuing our conversation on Breast Cancer Basics, starting with Radiation Therapy and the different types of treatment you may receive. This episode was originally recorded for Living Beyond Breast Cancer as an intro to their Knowledge is power: Understanding Black breast cancer series. Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers trusted information and a community of support for anyone newly diagnosed with breast cancer. For metastatic-specific resources, vi...
Oct 13, 2020•25 min•Ep. 23
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We are bringing you the top things that you should know if you, or your loved one, is newly diagnosed, what to expect from treatment, and what to say to your doctor to ensure you're receving the best care possible. This episode was originally recorded for Living Beyond Breast Cancer as an intro to their Knowledge is power: Understanding Black breast cancer series. Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers trusted information and a community of support for anyone newl...
Oct 06, 2020•25 min•Ep. 22
Everything you ever wanted to know about Prostate Cancer, from screening to prevention to anatomy. September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth. Tune in to our social media for more facts about Black men and Prostate cancer. From our June HAPPY HOUR LIVE at the end of #MensHealthMonth PSA: The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. Getting a baseline PSA can help track your specific risk ...
Sep 29, 2020•23 min•Ep. 21
Jamil Rivers (@JamilKali) returns to continue our conversation about patient advocacy and how to support and find resources for cancer patients! Jamil Rivers was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer de novo at age 39. Determined to fight and be here for her children, husband and family, she researched vigorously to learn how to best prepare for her battle to survive. With chemotherapy in conjunction with improving her nutrition with food and supplements and incorporating integrative therapies...
Sep 22, 2020•33 min•Ep. 20
This week we are joined by the incredible Jamil Rivers (@JamilKali) who shares her story of surviving metastatic breast cancer and becoming an advocate for other patients. Tune in for Part II next week! Jamil Rivers was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer de novo at age 39. Determined to fight and be here for her children, husband and family, she researched vigorously to learn how to best prepare for her battle to survive. With chemotherapy in conjunction with improving her nutrition with fo...
Sep 15, 2020•35 min•Ep. 19
Everything you ever wanted to know about Prostate Cancer, from screening to prevention to anatomy. September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth. Tune in to our social media for more facts about Black men and Prostate cancer. From our June HAPY HOUR LIVE at the end of #MensHealthMonth -- New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook....
Sep 08, 2020•23 min•Ep. 18
The Docs talk about structural and systemic barriers to success for Black students across the education system. When does diversity and inclusion at institutions become less about checking boxes, and more about investing in the talent from the surrounding communities? -- New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter....
Sep 01, 2020•25 min•Ep. 17
We've heard about the School-To-Prison pipeline, but what about the "Leaky Pipeline"? The Leaky Pipeline generally refers to the loss of women faculty in a academia due to systematic barriers. Here, the Docs talk about structural and systemic barriers to success for Black students across the education system. When does diversity and inclusion at institutions become less about checking boxes, and more about investing in the talent from the surrounding communities? -- New episodes every Tuesday! S...
Aug 25, 2020•33 min•Ep. 16
Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, the first immortalized human cell line and one of the most important cell lines in medical research. Her cells have been used in groundbreaking medical research and were even taken to space! Unfortunately, she and her family were unaware of the use of her cells until 25 years after they were harvested - and after the death of Henrietta Lacks. The Docs go into detail about the legacy of the HeLa...
Aug 18, 2020•27 min•Ep. 15
#BlackAF #BlackIsKing #BlackLivesMatter The Docs discuss the importance of knowing your own worth and what you deserve in business and community through culture and personal experience. -- New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/dr...
Aug 11, 2020•22 min•Ep. 14
The Docs reflect on their own journeys and the sacrifices they made to "look the part" of a physician, and how that has changed with the age of social media. Read The Paper which has since been retracted. The New York Times Article where students respond with #MedBikini -- New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitte...
Aug 04, 2020•36 min•Ep. 13
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on an already struggling healthcare system. The social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status. The Docs discuss how these conditions, especially in COVID, impact your overall health. New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black D...
Jul 28, 2020•35 min•Ep. 12
For more information on the resources mentioned: Taraji P Henson's Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation : Break the Silence, Break the Cycle. Focused on erasing the stigma around mental health issues AAKOMA Project : dedicated to helping diverse teenagers and their families achieve optimal mental health through dialogue, learning, and the understanding that everyone deserves care and support Managed Cares Services through Medicaid Dr. Erikka Dzirasa, MD, MPH is a double board-certified Child, Adoles...
Jul 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 11
Dr. Erikka Dzirasa, MD, MPH is a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, a certified yoga instructor and a cycle instructor. She is a graduate of Spelman College, and she completed medical school, residency, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Duke University. She has experience in treating psychiatric conditions such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and psychotic disorders. She is committed to...
Jul 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 10
For more information on the "REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke" (REGARDS) study, click here . New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zane...
Jul 07, 2020•31 min•Ep. 9
New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zanetta Lamar facebook.com/drzanetta instagram.com/drzanetta...
Jun 30, 2020•18 min•Ep. 8
For more information about FREE colorectal screenings in your area, click here. New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zanetta Lamar facebook.com/drzanetta ins...
Jun 23, 2020•36 min•Ep. 7
Audio from our first Happy Hour LIVE on May 29, 2020. Join on June 26 for our next one on Facebook Live and Youtube Live! New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube.com/3blackdocs Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield inst...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr
The Docs talk about how to hold each other accountable and how to reach out to each other when underlying issues present in physical ways. New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube.com/3blackdocs Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfi...
Jun 16, 2020•31 min•Ep. 6
The Docs recount their own experiences with microagressions in medicine and how they've been dealing this week. View Toni Morrison's Clip here . New Episodes every Tuesday! Rate and Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube.com/3blackdocs Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitt...
Jun 09, 2020•33 min•Ep. 5
