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!?
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Dr. Randy Hines II is back "on call" with double-boarded Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Medical Geneticist, Dr. Dallas Reed. Dr. Reed dives deep into what genetic testing is and how these studies can help uncover undesirable medical diseases and conditions. Not only does she highlight the ins and outs of genetic testing, but she also takes it a step further in understanding how genetic testing can contribute to a clean bill of health as it relates to cancer, pregnancy, postpartum, and other medical conditions. She takes these complicated topics and explains them in a digestible way we can all understand. This episode is dripping in Black Girl Magic and is sure to inspire you to start looking into your own genetic testing.
4:04 - Interest in genetics
6:32 - What is genetics?
12:58 - Prenatal testing practice
20:52 - Treatment options & therapies
23:50 - Genetic testing during pregnancy
29:58 - Women’s rights effects
33:12 - Post pregnancy testing
36:30 - Words of advice
37:52 - Insurance coverage and costs
40:34 - Explaining cancer
49:52 - Cancer prevention
58:20 - Randy’s Random Questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“I'm doing exactly what I wish my family had.” - Dr. Dallas Reed
“Genetics is intimidating." - Dr. Dallas Reed
"Genetics is everywhere in everything." - Dr. Dallas Reed
"Being a geneticist is like being a detective." - Dr. Dallas Reed
"It's about staying as healthy as possible." - Dr. Dallas Reed
About Dr. Dallas Reed
Dallas Reed, M.D., FACMG, FACOG is a double-boarded obstetrician/gynecologist and medical geneticist and works as an associate professor of OB/GYN and Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine. Beyond being a professor, she’s the division chief of genetics; director of perinatal genetics; and attending physician in OB/GYN at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Reed has a passion for equity and inclusion, telemedicine, genetics education, and providing sensitive and culturally competent care to women and families during pregnancy and when confronted with uncertainty around a genetic diagnosis. Dr. Reed has extensive experience in educating medical students, genetic counseling students, residents, fellows, physicians, and other medical professionals in various prenatal, cancer, and clinical genetics topics. She conducts research around genomic sequencing in stillbirth and seriously ill newborns with possible genetic disorders.
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Email: dreed@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
20 Apr 2023
S2 E35: Autism Awareness
It's still Autism Awareness Month! That's why Dr. Randy Hines II is going "on call" with Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Dr. Tranika Jefferson to get a full download of Autism. Together, they give an in-depth analysis of what Autism is and what her role is in the diagnosis process, early intervention and what parents can expect with a diagnosis. She even encourages parental training and breaks down the reality of what life is after an Autism diagnosis. Here's what to expect from the episode:
4:10 - Why Behavioral Analysis
7:15 - What is Autism
8:45 - Common myths & early presenting signs
11:15 - Early intervention tactics
19:50 - Building a bond
25:50 - Parent training
37:35 - Parental sacrifices
41:55 - Avoiding overwhelm
45:05 - Working with a team
49:35 - Randy’s Random Question
Tweetable Quotes:
“I can apply behavioral analysis with anybody.” - Dr. Tranika Jefferson
“You're doing your kid a disservice if you don't do early intervention for an autism diagnosis." - Dr. Tranika Jefferson
"Your expectations have to be realistic." - Dr. Tranika Jefferson
"Sometimes you want the support and don't know where to get it." - Dr. Tranika Jefferson
"I make sure I'm supporting my own mental health stability." - Dr. Tranika Jefferson
About Dr. Tranika Jefferson
Tranika Jefferson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, is a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, and consultant to schools and Home and Community-based Services (HCS) organizations in the Houston, TX metropolitan area. She is the Founder and CEO of The Behavioral Wellness Academy, PLLC. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a MS in Juvenile Forensic Psychology, and a BS in Criminal Justice with a Specialization in Juvenile Justice, both from Prairie View A&M University.
Since 2009 she has worked with individuals who struggle with intellectual disabilities and mental illness by providing ABA therapy in numerous settings to include HCS organizations and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). She has also supervised individuals locally and remotely pursuing certification since 2017. Her primary clinical passion includes shaping/mentoring future clinicians in the field of ABA.
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IG: @tranikaj26
Email: thebehavioralwellnessacademy@gmail.com
5 Apr 2023
S2 E34: A Mother’s Advocacy Through Autism
Dr. Randy Hines II goes "on call" with Dr. Erica Edwards, a Family Medicine Physician, in the latest episode of On Call With Dr. Randy. Together, they dive deep into Dr. Edwards' journey navigating through her daughter, Carle's, Level 3 Autism including her diagnosis, treatment measures and challenges they've encountered along the way. They even review Carle's progress thus far and how she makes strides in meeting her goals. Here's what to expect from the episode:
1:25 - Becoming a Family Medicine Physician
3:10 - Early signs & therapies
7:00 - Being a physician vs. being a mother
12:45 - Victim of bias
24:40 - Interactions with other children
29:20 - Early intervention tips
34:30 - Goals for Carle
42:10 - Words of Wisdom
43:25 - Randy’s Random Question
Tweetable Quotes:
“I’m very interested in preventive healthcare, as opposed to reactive health care.” - Dr. Erica Edwards
“It was my job to get her where she needed to be." - Dr. Erica Edwards
"I couldn’t be her mother and her physician. I had to focus on being her mom." - Dr. Erica Edwards
"My only goal for her is for her to reach her full potential." - Dr. Erica Edwards
"What they say is not what they know." - Dr. Erica Edwards
"Don't let yourself be too troubled with negativity." - Dr. Erica Edwards
About Dr. Erica Judge Edwards
Erica Edwards, MD, FAAFP is a board certified family practice physician practicing in Austell, GA. She is a graduate of Meharry Medical College and completed her residency at University of Florida. She is an autism advocate, focusing primarily on early diagnosis and early intervention. Her 2.5 year old autistic daughter, Carle Emery, was diagnosed with autism at 21 months old and she credits early diagnosis and early intervention with changing the trajectory of her daughter's life. Her current goals include removing barriers that interfere with obtaining a diagnosis and improving access to care once a diagnosis is established. In 2022, she founded Carle Emery's World social media sites, which chronicles her family's journey navigating autism.
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YouTube: Carle Emery's World
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