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 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
5:45 - Early Diagnosis and symptoms
11:15 - Research on M.S.
15:35 - Mental Effects
18:10 - Relapsing
22:00 - Telling loved ones
25:30 - Treatment process
27:00 - Treatment side effects
30:00 - Relationship with God
34:10 - Post-diagnosis phase
38:20 - Words of wisdom
39:45 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“Don't take for granted the things that the body does naturally.” - Jarvus Cox
“At any moment, I didn't think my legs would stop working.” - Jarvus Cox
“I had to do some internal thinking and realize I might be depressed." - Jarvus Cox
"I didn't realize how much love people can have for you." - Jarvus Cox
“Take care of yourself because nobody else will in the way that you will.” - Jarvus Cox
About Jarvus Cox:
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Jarvus Cox lived a seemingly normal life as a former captain in the military when he got an early diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, causing him to experience mental and physical symptoms including faded memory. Along with being a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Jarvus is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and the University of Texas at Dallas. He served diligently in the U.S. Army as an Infantry and Signal Corp Captain from 2008 to 2012 in which he became a Program Manager for Raytheon Technologies. When he's not working or fighting his diagnosis, Jarvus is a loving husband to his wife, Crystal, and a proud father of twin boys.
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
5:00 - Defining depression & it's symptoms
10:10 - Suicidal thoughts, triggers, attempt and intervention
21:25 - Family responses to suicide attempt
24:05 - Teenage reflections
27:05 - Being the “man of the house”
30:00 - Mother/son relationship
37:30 - Finding a therapist
43:00 - Blogging as therapy
46:25 - Tips to get out of depression
48:20 - Randy’s Random Question
50:55 - Peace for Ryan
Tweetable Quotes:
“Depression feels like every day is heavy.” - Ryan Jackson
“It took going to therapy to understand what the problem was.” - Ryan Jackson
“Until you face those demons, they will just keep piling up." - Ryan Jackson
"It's a fight everyday, and I just got too tired to fight." - Ryan Jackson
“It was on me if I was going to take my mental health seriously.” - Ryan Jackson
"Give yourself grace." - Ryan Jackson
About Ryan Jackson:
Ryan Jackson is currently a student at Georgia State University, looking to take on the sports world and men's mental health. Using his life experiences, he’s been able to use his vulnerability to talk about the things that a good amount of men haven’t shared. Starting his blog Pain Behind A Facade, has allowed him to open up about past trauma and how he is learning to tackle the impacts of poor mental health.
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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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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
3:35 - Journey to becoming a Breast Surgeon
4:45 - Job of a Breast Surgeon
6: 35 - When to get screened for breast cancer
12:00 - Screening vs. diagnostic imaging
15:15 - Who has an increased risk for breast cancer
18:00 - Abnormal mammogram next steps
21:44 - Role of genetics in treatment
23:35 - Mastectomies
27:40 - Insurance coverage
29:55 - Treatment expectations
35:10 - Early screenings
36”45 - Words of wisdom
39:20 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“The lives that I feel like I can impact the most, are with those who look the most like me.” - Dr. April Spencer
“It’s the education that will give us better outcomes.” - Dr. April Spencer
“It’s not about vanity, it’s about sanity” [when talking about mastectomies] - Dr. April Spencer
"Be aware of your anatomy." - Dr. April Spencer
“If you see something, say something.” - Dr. April Spencer
About Dr. April Spencer:
Dr. April Spencer is the Founder and Chief Operating Surgeon of Dr. Spencer’s Global Breast Health & Wellness Center. She is a board certified general surgeon and completed a Breast Surgery Fellowship At MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a breast surgical expert, she provides 100% breast surgical services to women, men and adolescents. Dr. Spencer has recently launched her own makeup and skincare line, https://www.taylormadecosmetics.online/.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
2:24 - Journey to Podiatry
4:05 - What Podiatrists do
10:05 - Movements to help with foot health
12:05 - Tips to finding the proper shoes
13:30 -Treatment options for corns and calluses
17:35 - About Plantar Fasciitis
21:40 - Plantar fasciitis treatments and stretches
29:10 - Toenail fungus
34:40 - Benefits of biopsies
36:00 - Toenail fungus treatments
41:10 - Dr. Melcher's words of wisdom
42:55 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“I’ve learned my foot.” - Dr. Porsha Melcher
“You have to be consistent with your care to have the best outcome.” - Dr. Porsha Melcher
“Take care of your feet, you only get 1 pair.” - Dr. Porsha Melcher
About Dr. Porsha Melcher:
Dr. Porsha Melcher is a native Houstonian, who enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She received her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University until pursuing her medical degree from Kent State university of Podiatric Medicine. She is a member of American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), American Podiatric Medicine Association (APMA) and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine(ABPM).
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
3:15 - Dr. Shin's journey to acupuncture
7:50 - What acupuncture is
15:10 - The nervous system
16:55 - Common ailments treated with acupuncture
24:00 - Needle usage in acupuncture
26:25 - Migraine treatment in relation to acupuncture
30:50 - The science of acupuncture
33:35 - Treating pregnancy symptoms
39:40 - Considerations for getting acupuncture treatment
43:05 - Acupuncturists in your area recommendation
44:05 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“The origin of acupuncture was to treat royal families 3000 years ago in China.” - Dr. Jiyo Shin
“Sometimes when you relieve the pain you may resolve the pain ” - Dr. Jiyo Shin
“Our brain is what perceives our symptoms [regarding pain and other ailments].” - Dr. Jiyo Shin
About Dr. Jiyo Shin:
Dr. Jiyo Shin believes in serving our community by practicing family medicine. Good health is a goal that we all share in order to achieve a rich full life. She believes in partnering with her patients in a setting of open communication to achieve this goal. She earned her Doctorate in Medicine from the Chung-Ang University School of Medicine and speaks fluent Korean. She has completed training in Family Medicine specialty through Emory Family Medicine residency program in Atlanta and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, weight control, common dermatologic problems, women’s health, diabetes, hypertension and managing high cholesterol issues. When not practicing medicine, she enjoys traveling, hiking, scuba diving and playing tennis.
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
9:20 - Why Gastroenterology
14:35 - Breakdown of the digestive system and its functions
16:25 - What colon cancer is
23:40 - Groups with increased risks for colon cancer
30:35 - Prepping for colonoscopies
38:45 - Risks of colonoscopies
47:00 - Blood markers
51:30 - Colon cancer treatment options
56:35 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“That gut-brain interaction is real! When we perceive stress, in our brain and in our environment, it can physically manifest in the gut.” - Dr. Shani Woolard Clay
“About half of colon cancer deaths in this country could have been prevented with proper colon cancer screening at the right times.” - Dr. Shani Woolard Clay
“The first one [colonoscopy] is always the scariest.” - Dr. Shani Woolard Clay
“45 is the new 50 to get your colonoscopies.” - Dr. Shani Woolard Clay
About Dr. Shani Woolard Clay:
Shani Woolard Clay, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at Emory Healthcare in Jonesboro, GA. She grew up in Maryland and completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University and medical studies at University of Maryland School of Medicine. She subsequently went on to complete her internal medicine residency at University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital and her gastroenterology fellowship at Emory University Hospital.
She sees general GI patients, with a special interest in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colorectal cancer screening and gastroesophageal reflux disorder.
Dr. Woolard is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Gastroenterology.
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Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
2:15 - Benzodiazepines, a.k.a "Benzos"
4:35 - Commonly prescribed Z-drugs
5:40 - Melatonin
6:30 - Antidepressants
7:15 - Antihistamines
10:30 - How to contact Dr. Randy
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Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
5:32 - Finding the problem with sleep that needs to be solved
9:20 - A breakdown of the sleep stages
13:15 - What is Insomnia?
17:00 - Mental health disorders and Insomnia
20:11 - Bad sleep habits
25:15 - The role alcohol plays in Insomnia
29:25 - The health benefits with getting quality sleep
33:15 - Treatment options for Insomnia
41:25 - Cognitive behavioral therapy before medication
45:41 - The impact a spouse/partner has on sleep
50:45 - Dr. Holliday-Bell's solutions
54:40 - Randy’s Random Questions
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Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
4:10 - The different levels of anesthesiology
13:07 - Steps to prepare patients for surgery
22:50 - Case example
34:15 - Cases of awareness during surgery and how to deal with it
38:44 - What to do when someone crashes after waking up from anesthesia
46:45 - The beginning of the Black Doctor's Podcast
47:56 - How the military made Dr. Steven Bradley better
53:35 - How to get in contact with Dr. Steven Bradley