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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In this episode of On Call with Dr. Randy, Dr. Randy Hines II goes "on call" with Internist, Dr. Benson Okeiyi. Together, they discuss everything you need to know before getting admitted to the hospital including factors for admission, how your hospital type can determine your care and even tips on how your family can be a support system throughout the process.

Here's what to expect from the episode:

1:20 - Internal Medicine journey

2:04 - What is an Internist?

5:54 - Common hospital admission reasons

12:26 - Going home vs admission

16:14 - Resident vs teaching hospitals

20:56 - Covid adjustments

27:06 - Expectations for admission

34:48 - Tips for family

40:36 - Hospital release factors

49:22 - Words of Wisdom

50:30 - Randy’s Random Question

Tweetable Quotes:

"Any organ system that you have can bring you to the hospital." - Dr. Benson Okeiyi

"You name it, we’re dealing with something that has to be hospitalized." - Dr. Benson Okeiyi

"You can’t build a nurse overnight. You can’t build a doctor overnight." - Dr. Benson Okeiyi

"You can’t be hesitant to speak up and ask for better if you think you deserve better." - Dr. Benson Okeiyi

"Invest in your health early." - Dr. Benson Okeiyi

About Dr. Benson Okeiyi

The guest is an internal medicine physician practicing in the Charlotte North Carolina Metro Area. After an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, he went to medical school at the Duke University School of Medicine and followed that with an Internal Medicine Residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

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In the latest episode of On Call with Dr. Randy, Dr. Randy Hines II shifts the focus inward as he discusses a journey of resilience and determination with Certified Life Coach and Creative Director, Demarcus McGaughey. Together, they discuss, in depth, his path in expressing himself through his artistic talent. You'll even get exclusive insight into a report on the best time to exercise from Family Practice News. Here's what to expect from the episode:

5:40 - Personal history

10:25 - Pursuing artistry

21:45 - First art display

41:15 - Sharpening skills

42:30 - Why people buy art

44:58 - Randy’s Random Questions

Tweetable Quotes:

“I would never call anybody a starving artist.” - Demarcus McGaughey

“Whatever you think is what you attract." - Demarcus McGaughey

"If you can be it, you can do it; if you can do it, then you can have it." - Demarcus McGaughey

"Just trust my dopeness." - Demarcus McGaughey

"I never stop learning." - Demarcus McGaughey

About Demarcus McGaughey

With more than 20 years of experience, Demarcus McGaughey is a skilled creative director, international visual artist and certified life coach specializing in brand coaching. His design expertise ranges from print design to corporate identity to interactive media development and beyond.

As an artist, he has captivated the hearts of art lovers with his unique style with a combination of painting and graphic design. Demarcus continues to explore the many techniques and styles of art in each of his paintings where he uses many color combinations to express the mood and moods of his subject matters. Having worked with such organizations and brands as Beyoncé Knowles’ Survivor Foundation, T.D. Jakes’ Potter House Church, and beverage giant Dr Pepper, Mr. McGaughey was spotlighted in Adweek Magazine, The Bklyner Magazine, Voyage Magazine and has seen his artwork featured in several New York galleries.

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We're doing things a little different on this episode of On Call with Dr. Randy. Dr. Rodrick Stewart, Family Medicine Physician, goes "on call" with Dr. Randy Hines II to discuss all things heart-related. Originally recorded as an event hosted by the Stone Mountain Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in honor of American Heart Awareness month in February, this interactive episode features an in-depth discussion on everything about Hypertension including what it is, risk factors, common symptoms, treatment options and more.

*This episode has been sponsored by Stone Mountain Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. smnupes.org.

Here's what to expect from the episode:

3:55 - Defining Hypertension

8:20 - Diabetics

14:40 - Risks for Hypertension

18:30 - Common symptoms

28:25 - Associated problems

43:45 - Sleep Apnea

50:50 - Treatment options

57:15 - Medications

Tweetable Quotes:

“No two patients are the same.” - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

“Blood pressure is not cookie cutter." - Dr. Randy Hines II

"Wherever salt goes, water follows. " - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

"When your blood pressure is too high, your heart has to work too hard. - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

"Any organ you can think of can have an issue with blood pressure." - Dr. Rodrick Stewart

About Dr. Rodrick Stewart

Rodrick Stewart, DO is a Family Medicine physician with interests in sexual dysfunction and Osteopathic manipulation. He graduated with a BS in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University, and both a MBS in Biomedical Sciences and a DO from the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in family medicine at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.

He is kept in check by his wife, and better half; and promised a comfortable retirement by his daughters. He enjoys a good glass of scotch (outside of work only), and the prevention management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and type 2 diabetes.

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1:20 - Becoming a plastic surgeon

5:35 - What botox is

13:25 - Side effects

14:55 - Who should get botox

24:50 - Cost

29:05 - Considerations

35:00 - Botox treatments & skin maintenance

41:15 - Words of Wisdom

42:35 - Randy’s Random Question

Tweetable Quotes:

“I've always liked to do things with my hands.” - Dr. Tanisha Hutchinson

“The action of botox is to decrease muscle movement." - Dr. Tanisha Hutchinson

"I want to make the person feel beautiful for whatever their standard is." - Dr. Tanisha Hutchinson

"Experience matters." - Dr. Tanisha Hutchinson

About Dr. Tanisha Hutchinson

Dr. Tanisha Hutchinson is a native of the Atlanta area. She attended an HBCU, Alabama State University, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Hutchinson earned her medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina, and completed residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota. There, she nurtured a growing interest in Facial Plastic Surgery, and was selected to complete a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the Glasgold Group in Princeton, NJ. She is a board-certified surgeon and has been practicing in the Atlanta area as a Facial Plastic Surgeon since 2021.

2:24 - Road to Dermatology

5:50 - The Sun and your skin

9:08 - Signs of aging skin & melanated skin

11:18 - Wearing sunscreen

15:24 - Skin aging prevention

17:22 - Treatment options for aging skin

22:44 - Chemical peeling & laser therapy

32:32 - Words of wisdom and other tips

34:48 - Randy’s Random Questions

Tweetable Quotes:

“Dermatologists can literally change your life.” - Dr. Chinelo Fangtang

“There is truth in that ['Black don't crack']." - Dr. Chinelo Fangtang

"Hydration is very important." - Dr. Chinelo Fangtang

"My number 1 tip is sun protection." - Dr. Chinelo Fangtang

About Dr. Chinelo Fantang

Dr. Chinelo Ikpeama Fangtang, MD, MBA is a board-certified dermatologist. She graduated summa cum laude from both Clear Brook High School and Texas Tech University. She matriculated to Texas Tech Medical School, where she was inducted into the illustrious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She graduated with a dual degree in medicine and health administration. She then trained at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX where she served as Chief Resident in dermatology. Dr. Fangtang has clinical interests in medical, surgical, cosmetic, and skin of color dermatology. She is skilled in the treatment of all skin cancers. She is proficient in filler injections and Botox. She enjoys treating all skin types and patients of all ages and believes such diversity in patient population is what makes dermatology an exciting field. Dr. Fangtang maintains membership in the American Academy of Dermatology, the Houston Dermatological Society, the Texas Dermatologic Society, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, and the Houston Medical Forum.