Have you ever gone “on call” with a doctor? It’s time to go On Call with Dr. Randy! Dr. Randy Hines II is giving you a front row seat into preventative medicine, tips for a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness measures for all, straight from a licensed family medicine physician. Dr. Randy, along with his lineup of notable guests, will unpack a range of topics including all things COVID-19, an ideal diet for wellness, African American-related health topics, and a wide array of other important medical topics. Join Dr. Randy on his journey as he educates the masses and enhances your relationship with health, wellness and nutrition for a better future. Are you ready to be On Call!? Information provided on this podcast is for general health information only. This podcast is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of any health condition or problem. Listeners of this podcast should not rely on information provided for their own health problems and should consult their own physician or other healthcare provider regarding any questions.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
3:55 - Journey to becoming a physician
5:35 - What is alopecia
12:10 - Journey to losing hair
17:20 - Psychosocial implications
20:15 - Alopecia prevention
22:10 - Alopecia causes and research
22:50 - Risk factors
28:25 - Alopecia advocacy and support
32:00 - Support groups
37:30 - Alopecia as a physician
45:25 - Typical treatments
51:55 - Words of wisdom
54:55 - Randy’s Random Question
Tweetable Quotes:
“It’s been a long journey, but it’s definitely made me stronger. I’d definitely do it all over again.” - Dr. Angela Rodgers
“That day I stopped wearing a wig, I transformed into someone who became a stronger, more confident individual rooted in self-love.” - Dr. Angela Rodgers
“For most people, this is a chronic medical condition.” - Dr. Angela Rodgers
"If you lose a part of yourself, that impacts you emotionally for the rest of your life.” - Dr. Angela Rodgers
“Nurture your physical health as much as your mental health.” - Dr. Angela Rodgers
About Dr. Angela Rodgers:
Dr. Angela Rodgers is a Board-Certified family medicine physician and core faculty member of the Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program. She has worked in the department of emergency medicine for the past 3 years and continues to serve on the front times at a county safety net hospital in Northern California. Diagnosed with alopecia areata at the age of 4 and as a first generation college as well as terminal degree graduate (both from University of California, Davis), Dr. Rodgers made it her goal to advocate for alopecia awareness and the psychosocial aspect of alopecia through publications, presentations, and performance. She led the Sacramento County Alopecia Support Group for 10 years and has served as a consultant for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). More recently, she has had the opportunity to learn more about physician well-being through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) as a scholar within the first-ever Leading Physician Well-being (LPW) cohort and now is a co-lead for wellness within her faculty appointment. After co-creating and co-hosting the virtual series "Let's Talk: Open Conversations for Women with Alopecia," she was featured on "The Real" to share her expertise and personal experience living with alopecia. Dr. Rodgers lives in Oakland, CA with her partner and enjoys music, community building mentorship, exercise, and sleep.
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