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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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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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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