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And then there were two... Dr. Karen & Dr. Tiffany discuss the importance of balancing work and personal life both during and "after" the pandemic.  Dr. Zanetta is taking hiatus from our usual schedule but will be back!September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle Cell is a hereditary blood disorder that causes the red blood cells to form in a sickled or banana shape instead of the normal round shape. This change in shape makes it difficult for the red blood cells to function properly, including carrying oxygen to cells. Sickle Cell presents in two ways: Sickle Cell Trait (SCT): genetic carrier of the disease, but usually does not exhibit symptomsSickle Cell Disease (SCD): experiences symptoms such as anemia, swelling in hands and feet, pain episodes, frequent infections, or vision problemsSCD and SCT impact African Americans at disproportionate rates. Sickle Cell affects 1 million to 3 million Americans and 8 to 10 percent of African Americans. This is because SCD and SCT are an evolutionary trait that people developed in response to help protect them from malaria. As such, this condition is common in large parts of Africa. People whose ancestors are from other regions where malaria was common are also at a higher risk of inheriting SCD or SCT, including people of:Mediterranean descentMiddle Eastern descentSouth and Southeast Asian descentCentral and South American descentCaribbean descent RESOURCES:Sickle Cell VideoSickle Cell Disease.org Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Last week, there was another school shooting in the United States, this time in Nashville, Tennessee. The Docs talk about the experience of being a parent, physician, church goer and community member in this time of mass shootings and gun violence.  The Docs also talk about getting your affairs in order individually and as a family. Dr. Zanetta met with an attorney last week and shared how she felt about making decisions about her own end-of-life.  Resources:Gun Violence is Leading Cause of Death for Kids in United StatesAMA Statement on Gun ViolenceAmerica's Epidemic of Mass Shootings Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Climate change is a public health crisis, and many medical professional associations are sounding the alarm. In this episode, Dr. Zanetta shares her experience as an oncologist treating patients during increasingly frequent hurricanes and tropical storms. The Docs talk about the rise of chronic kidney disease due to increasing chronic dehydration, environmental racism, and the devastating impact of natural disasters on US islands and territories.What can we do? Dr. Tiffany shares how “living with a lighter touch” and gardening is lowering her stress levels and carbon footprint and Dr. Karen talks about how simple changes like turning off lights and advocating for climate-friendly changes in your workplace can help. Join us this April for Earth Month! The Docs will be highlighting issues that impact the Earth and your health. Resources:Statement on Climate Change: American College of Nephrology Call for Emergency Action on Climate Change: The LancetWHO Climate Change ResourcesAmerican Medical Association Policy on Climate as a Healthcare CrisisJoin the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Did you know that the American Cancer Society publishes cancer stats every year? There's good news, bad news and everything in between. The Docs read the report, and are breaking it down for you this week. Tune in to find out what you should be paying attention to and how to keep your loved one's healthy, too. 3BD Episodes with Cancer Resources7 Steps to Reduce Cancer Cervical MonologuesFirst MammogramCheck Your Ta-tasProstate cancer live Part 1Prostate cancer live Part 2Resources:American Cancer Society Cancer stats 2023 slide deckJoin the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Do you know your ABCs?The Docs are all new with an episode for Black History Month and American Heart Month. Dr. Karen shares why the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), founded in 1974, has had such a profound effect on medicine and the health of the Black community. In this episode, The Docs each chose a Black cardiologist or heart scientist who inspires them, including: Dr. Karen: Michelle Albert, MD, MPHDr. Albert is the Walter A. Haas-Lucie Stern Endowed Chair in Cardiology and Professor in Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), Admissions Dean for UCSF Medical School and Director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center). Dr. Albert is involved in cutting-edge research on the social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Zanetta: Vivien Thomas, LL.D.Dr. Vivien Thomas was a cardiac surgeon pioneer who developed a procedure used to treat blue baby syndrome (now known as cyanotic heart disease) in the 1940s. Dr. Tiffany: Charles Drew, MDDr. Charles Richard Drew was a surgeon and researcher who organized America's first large-scale blood bank and trained a generation of Black physicians at Howard University.3BD Episodes to help with Heart HealthCoping With StressGet Your Body-ody-ody MovingResources:Association of Black CardiologistsSomething The Lord Made (movie)New Episodes every other Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

It's Valentine's Day and The Doc's are talking about heart health. What is heart health and how do you know you have a healthy heart? Did you know that you can have risk factors for cardiovascular disease before you're born? Can you help future generations of your family have healthier hearts? The Docs talk about heart health for Black individuals and how to keep an eye on your heart health through all of life's changes ranging from pregnancy to stress and illness.    Dr. Zanetta speaks to what happened to Damar Hamlin on the football field and The Docs weigh in on Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show. Tune in to hear their thoughts! Looking for more? Check out these 3BD Episodes to help with Heart HealthCoping With StressGet Your Body-ody-ody MovingResources:CDC Heart Health ToolkitCPR Training Resources/Go Red For WomenJoin the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

The 3 Black Docs are back! Dr. Tiffany's been following the “5 things I would never do” trend on Instagram and brought it to the table for the docs to weigh in. Let's talk about wine, red meat, cancer screenings and hormone replacement therapy. What should you cut?  What should you keep?  How do you live the life you want and stay healthy? Tune in to hear how The Docs make these decisions in their own lives. Catch up on recent episodes including:About Alopecia Will I Die Tonight? #Slapgate New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

As we enter our second year of podcasting, the Docs are reflecting on their favorite episodes and sharing the highlights with you! Thank you for two years of 3BD! Dr. Zanetta chose our episode(s) with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa about depression and mental health in children during the pandemic. As we move into a COVID endemic world, these signs and resources are still just as useful. --This week, we're continuing our conversation with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa by covering the warning signs of depression in children and where to find resources if you see some of these signs.For more information on the resources mentioned:Taraji P Henson's Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation : Break the Silence, Break the Cycle. Focused on erasing the stigma around mental health issuesAAKOMA Project: dedicated to helping diverse teenagers and their families achieve optimal mental health through dialogue, learning, and the understanding that everyone deserves care and supportManaged Cares Services through Medicaid Dr. Erikka Dzirasa, MD, MPH is a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, a certified yoga instructor, and a cycle instructor. She is a graduate of Spelman College, and she completed medical school, residency, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Duke University. She has experience in treating psychiatric conditions such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and psychotic disorders. She is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care that incorporates supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychopharmacology.  She also has expertise in topics such as eating disorders, body image, racial trauma, resiliency, school/work/life balance, stress management, faith & mental health, and mental health among diverse populations. She is the immediate Past-President of the North Carolina Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and the co-owner/founder of Catalyst Therapeutic Services, PLLC in Durham, NC. Follow her on IG @dr_e2kCatalystnc.com @Catalyst_nc   New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss a beat! Also, join us for our monthly live podcasts on Facebook and Youtube! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zanetta Lamar facebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Dr. Zanetta was asked by one of her patients, "Will I Die Tonight?", prompting her to write a Facebook post with reflections for those with cancer and their families. The reflections are tips for life, tips for celebrating life, and tips for supporting loved ones at the ends of their lives. --New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Following up our previous episode, The Docs invite their producer, Ashley, to talk about their experience with Alopecia following #slapgate and conversations about Jada Pinkett Smith's condition. Dr. Karen and Ashley speak about what it was like growing up with hair loss and the challenges of parenting a child with a condition.  For more information about Wigs for Kids or donations, visit wigsforkids.orgFor more information about Alopecia and resources available, visit naaf.org--New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

From the treatment of Black women in the political sphere to the entertainment sphere, it has been a hard couple of weeks for Black women. This week, The Docs dive into pop culture and the confirmation hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Tune in to hear their thoughts!Dr. Karen speaks about how traumatizing the confirmation hearing was for her in seeing another Black woman questioned so deviously about her qualifications, while Dr. Tiffany chimes in about the importance of having diverse perspectives in the room. The Docs also weigh in on #Slapgate- who was in the wrong? And who was really affected?Tune in next week for our follow-up episode on Alopecia. New York Times article about the photographer of the photo featuring Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's daughter--New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We are celebrating Women's History Month by going back to our Happy Hour Live with Dr. Darlene Gabeau to celebrate the contributions of Black women physicians to the world! Dr. Gabeau is the current medical director of radiation oncology at the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center.The Docs discuss the Black women physicians who have inspired them on their medical journeys: Dr. Vivian Pinn, Dr. Jane Wright, Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston, and Dr. Linda Clayton.  Dr. Vivian Winona Pinn is a pathologist known for her advocacy of women's health issues and concerns, particularly for ensuring that federally funded medical studies include female patients, and well as encouraging women to follow medical and scientific careers. She served as associate director for research on women's health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), concurrently was the inaugural director of NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health. Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. In particular, Wright is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston is a physician and researcher. She was the first black woman to direct the Bureau of Primary Health Care in the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. She is most famous for her work studying sickle cell disease. Dr. Linda Clayton is an obstetrician and gynecologist and is the first African American woman to be sub-specialty trained in surgical gynecologic oncology. She has extensive experience in enrolling patients onto cancer clinical trials and has conducted biomedical research in laboratory and clinical settings since the early 1980s. She and her husband, Dr. W. Michael Byrd, wrote a two-volume anthology An American Health Dilemma  which presents a comprehensive and groundbreaking history and social analysis of race, race relations and the African-American medical and public health experience.--New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, we are going back to Happy Hour Live with Dr. Darlene Gabeau to celebrate the phenomenal woman she is and talking about the importance of workforce diversity! Dr. Gabeau is the current medical director of radiation oncology at the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center. --New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

*Content warning: suicide*  This week the Docs reflect on the mental health toll the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health and the ways in which they are supported by their communities. With the deaths of 2019 Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, and of Regina King's son, Ian Alexander, the Docs reflect on how high functioning depression can be missed and how we can check up on our friends and offer support.  --New Episodes on Tuesdays, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Happy February! February is both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month, or as Dr. Tiffany says "Black History is cancer prevention." This episode, the Docs talk about the 7 steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer:1. Don't use tobacco (More on the risks of marijuana use can be found here.)2. Eat a healthy diet3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active4. Protect yourself from the sun5. Get vaccinated ((HPV & HEPATITIS VACCINES)6. Practice Safe Sex and Avoid risky behaviors7. Know your family history and get regular medical screenings.  This article from the Mayo Clinic gives more in-depth explanation of each step. Listen to our previous episodes on HPV here and cervical cancer here.  --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

What is your definition of success? Do you compare yourself to others or do you set your goal points? The Docs discuss how they have measured their own successes and the ways they would encourage their younger selves. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

How does our upbringing affect how we see ourselves? Are there things that were said to you as a child that still replay in your mind? Does that keep you from moving forward and stepping into your unique path? The Docs talk about what it takes to face those inner voices and how they mentor others--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Happy New Year! What goals are you setting for yourself in 2022? The Docs talk about their goals and how they are setting themselves up for success this year.--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We're taking a quick break for the holidays and watching some TV! Have you watched "Selling Sunset" on Netflix yet?The Docs weigh in on the drama, the outfits, and more! Come back in January for our thoughts on "Selling Tampa"!--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In preparation for the holiday, we talk about our Christmas traditions, new ones we are trying to start and our favorite Christmas carols! Enjoy a sweet surprise at the end from Dr. Karen and our producer, Ashley. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

The Docs talk about the mindset changes they have had to make to as they take on more leadership roles in their careers. Taking a look at how they value themselves and their work in academia, the Docs discuss the negative self talk that sometimes hold them back from taking courageous new steps. How do they filter through the noise? By relying on each other--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We welcome back Janice Workcuff, Executive director of Houston based organization, Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc. This week we deep dive into the services and support of Angels Surviving Cancer.  Her organization - Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc - serves women in the Houston, TX area, providing resources and education to the community around breast cancer screening, pathology, and survivorship. To learn more about ACS, visit https://angelssurvivingcancer.org--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming Janice Workcuff, a 33-year breast cancer survivor and advocate. In this episode, we talk about her breast cancer journey. Join us next week to learn about her advocacy and organization - Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc.  After discovering a lump in her breast, Janice Workcuff took the initiative to understand what was happening in her body, leading to a 33-year survivorship story that has impacted hundreds of other women with breast cancer. Janice Workcuff advocates for needs of her fellow sisters through making phone calls, going with them to their appointments and spreading the word for better health care improved healthcare and more clinical trials and collaborating with the medical community to raised awareness. It has become her mission to raise women's awareness for this silent killer through speaking engagements and resource, education, counseling, hospice guidance for families. She continuously and tirelessly offers support and hope at the bedside of women who are experiencing breast cancer giving them direction to leading to a better quality of life and productive living.Her organization - Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc - serves women in the Houston, TX area, providing resources and education to the community around breast cancer screening, pathology, and survivorship. To learn more about ACS, visit https://angelssurvivingcancer.org--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Dr. Zanetta gets her very first mammogram! The Docs discuss what it feels like to get a mammogram, including the worry that sometimes sets in when you receive unexpected information. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Do you have a primary care provider? Do you have a good relationship with them? The Docs discuss the importance of a primary care provider and how the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed if people had a trusting relationship with their PCP. The Docs talk about how difficult it has been to convince some of their patients and friends and family to take the COVID vaccine. Medical Mistrust  (Listen to Episode 3) has made it difficult for the Black community to have a trusted source for medical information about the vaccine. Additionally, Black patients seek out regular primary care at two-thirds the rate of white patients, preferring instead Emergency visits and urgent care. This lack of relationship compounds the health disparities Black patients already face by reducing the amount of consistent care they can receive from their PCP. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

It's Breast Cancer Awareness month! The Docs go over simple ways you can check your breasts and lifestyle tips for lowering your risk of breast cancer. Singer Mary J. Blige recently stated in an article that she did not know about breast cancer or mammograms until she was 40 despite having a history of breast and other cancers in her family. The Docs talk about the importance of talking to your families about family history, doing self exams, and advocating for your health as Black women, as well as where they may sometimes fall short in their own lives. Read the article about Mary J. Blige: "I didn't know about breast cancer or mammograms until I was 40!"--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

In the days following Dr. Karen's appointment to the NCI's National Cancer Advisory Board, she reflects on what it took to get here and how attitudes toward disparities research has changed. Dr. Zanetta and Dr. Tiffany discuss  their unique pathways to health disparities work, including the ways in which they were deterred or dissuaded from it, and how they were able to include it in their journey.  --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

The Docs celebrate Dr. Karen's appointment to the National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB) this past week and the impact she hopes to have in this new position. The NCAB advises the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to support research,  training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Dr. Karen reflects on the the path that has led her to this appointment and how academia has evolved to consider health disparities work important worthy of a seat at the table. Read the official appointment here!--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

How do you regulate your work-life balance? The Docs talk about the different strategies they use to create boundaries around their work hours and making time for leisure activities. Read "Just As I Am: A Memoir" by Cicely Tyson here; or try Audible hereSide note: We are thinking about everyone in New Orleans, New York City, and other areas that have been affected by the hurricanes and tropical storms recently. We have family in these areas and our episodes may be slightly shorter as we spend time focusing on our family and neighbors at this time. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

The Docs talk about many of the rumors and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 and where you - and your friends and family - can find reputable sources for information about your health and safety. Sometimes the #Anti-vaxx voices can be much louder than our healthcare resources. The Docs refute some of these rumors and talk about the importance of continuing to wear your mask and take safety precautions, and what it means when the CDC is recommending boosters. They also talk about our global community and what it means to take care of ourselves and our neighbors. Listen to the Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast for more information about the COVID spread and variants. Did you know the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine? Read more here! --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

With all of the new COVID variants popping up, the Docs discuss some of the new developments and CDC recommendations for staying safe.  The number of cases of the Delta Variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is ramping up and causing communities and governments to reinstate mask mandates. The Delta Variant is affecting children more than prior variants, causing the Docs to think about the impact it the virus is having on their kids. The Docs discuss who is eligible for booster shots and what that means for those new variants.    - R0/R naught: a mathematical term that indicates how contagious an infectious disease is. It's also referred to as the reproduction number. R naught tells you the average number of people who will contract a contagious disease from one person with that disease. It specifically applies to a population of people who were previously free of infection and haven't been vaccinated. - Titer: the titer test detects the presence of certain antibodies in the blood stream. Testing involves drawing blood from a patient and check it in a lab for presence of bacteria or disease. It is often used to see if someone is immune to a certain virus or needs vaccination. Want to see your favorite Docs at SXSW 2022?? Vote for 3 Black Docs to be panelists HERE. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

The Docs discuss how they handle stress though exercise and spiritual practice and how stress can negatively impact their relationships. Staying grounded is a decision we each have to individually make, and sometimes make as a family and a community.  Want to see your favorite Docs at SXSW 2022?? Vote for 3 Black Docs to be panelists HERE. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

With all of the discussion around the Olympics, The Docs take a look at Simone Biles, the Twisties and the pressures of success.  The Olympic Games showcase athletes at peak physical performance. In order to perform physically, athletes also need to be mentally prepared for the stress of their sport. Gold Medal Gymnast Simone Biles shocked the nation when she withdrew from the team competition because of mental health reasons, citing "the Twisties" -  a phenomenon where gymnasts lose control of their bodies as they spin through the air. Biles also cited the pressure to perform at these Olympics also took a toll on her mental health.  The Docs discuss how expectations of greatness can affect our performance in unexpected ways. Read more about the Twisties in this Washington Post Article --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

What is your work culture like? Are you expected to go above and beyond to prove your worth? The Docs talk about work expectations and how our work culture is changing.  --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta 

The Docs discuss the experience of trauma from two perspectives: the history of trauma in the Black community and recognizing the trauma we are facing as we approach the post-COVID era. A discussion of Netflix's new show "High on the Hog" leads to a discussion about the trauma Black people have faced as a community and how that generational trauma has been passed on in our actions and habits. Furthermore, Dr. Zanetta speaks on her COVID induced anxiety, and how the nation will begin healing from the trauma of COVID as we move forward. -----New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta 

Did you celebrate Juneteenth this year? What about previous years? What did you do to celebrate? How will that change in the future? The Docs discuss new possibilities for celebrating Juneteenth now that the holiday will be a 3-day weekend in the future. The Docs brainstorm heritage sites they and their families could visit to enrich their understanding of Black history.  Juneteenth - also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day -  is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth the eleventh American federal holiday and the first to obtain legal observance as a federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983. This has been controversial for many different reasons - the Docs weigh in with their own reactions.--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Happy Juneteenth! The Docs reflect on what it means for Juneteenth to be declared a new national holiday!Juneteenth - also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day -  is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth the eleventh American federal holiday and the first to obtain legal observance as a federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983. This has been controversial for many different reasons - the Docs weigh in with their own reactions.--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Have you changed your appearance at work or in other spaces to become more "palatable" or to fit in? The Docs discuss their journeys into accepting the fullness of who they are - regardless of societal expectation. Our self-esteem and self-worth is often affected by societal expectation of how we should look or act, especially as Black women. The Docs talk about how they came to terms with wearing their hair natural, and how freeing the experience was. Additionally, they talk about Billy Porter's recent announcement about his HIV-positive status and the need for Black communities to begin to talk about these issues without judgement. 

On May 21, 2021, video footage was leaked of the arrest of Ronald Greene - a Black man whose family was told he died in an accident following a high speed chase - in 2019. The footage is considered one of the worst examples of excessive force that we have seen. This happened in Monroe, LA, Dr. Zanetta's home town. The Docs discuss their feelings about the situation and how society and policy continue to contribute to the inequitable experience of Black individuals in this country. More about Ronald Greene's Death We would like to take a moment to recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, previously known as the Tulsa Race Riot. 300 Black people were killed in the community of Greenwood, also known as Black Wall Street. On May 31, 1921, a white mob turned Greenwood upside down in one of the worst racial massacres in U.S. history. In the matter of hours, 35 square blocks of the vibrant Black community were turned into smoldering ashes. Over 1,000 homes and businesses were looted and set on fire. Read more about the Tulsa Race Massacre here. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love! Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta 

It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Can you believe it? We can't! The Docs (and their producer) talk about their favorite and least favorite moments of the past year! Join us for the laughs!We celebrate Dr. Zanetta's 40th birthday (she doesn't look it, right?), and reflect on launching a podcast during the pandemic. Then, Dr. Tiffany comes in with the questions that really make us think about our best moments. Thank you to you - our listeners - for keeping up with us this last year. We love to hear from you and will continue to provide content that is relevant for our community. Please take a moment to fill out our survey so we can continue to bring you the content you love!--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

How do you handle the major transitions in your life? As Dr. Zanetta approaches a milestone birthday, the Docs reflect on how major transitions - from career changes to a death in the family - in their lives have affected them. COVID has forced many people to slow down and to determine what is important to them and how they want to live their lives moving forward. The Docs discuss how aging has given them new perspectives on their jobs, roles in their families, and how they see themselves as they transition into new stages of life.  --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

Have you noticed a difference in your sleep schedule? How is your sleep health? In this excerpt from our July "Happy Hour Live", The Docs get into the new phenomenon of "COVID-somnia" - insomnia induced by the COVID pandemic and some ways to help manage your sleep and mental health during this new period of transition. Neurologists are saying that due to the COVID-19 pandemic people have had an increased need for sleep medication due to shifts in their sleep patterns. Dr. Zanetta gives a few tips on how to improve your sleep hygiene by having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Dr. Tiffany talks about the positive effects gardening has had on her mental health. Dr. Karen speaks on how hormonal changes in the body can affect your sleep patterns as well. For more on COVID-somniaFor more on Sleep Hygiene--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

What do you do to get centered and grounded? The Docs talk about their practices of self-centering and how they use discipline to ground and better themselves. Dr. Tiffany talks about how lent is a moment for her to "get her life together". Dr. Karen speaks on the importance of meditation and being alone with one's thoughts. Dr. Zanetta talks about gratitude. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We know the phrase "You are what you eat", but do we know what we are actually eating? In the US, we have moved away from farm fresh foods, and toward more processed foods which has affected the way our bodies process food. The Docs delve into the impact of the food industry on our health and wellness. Dr. Karen brings up the documentary, Food, Inc. and how corporate farming and policy has affected what foods are available to the community; Dr. Tiffany talks about the benefits of a veggie heavy diet; and Dr. Zanetta speaks on how you can tell if your body isn't processing food well.Food, Inc. is a 2008 American documentary film that examines corporate farming in the United States, concluding that agribusiness produces food that is unhealthy, in a way that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees. The film's first segment examines the industrial production of meat (chicken, beef, and pork). The second segment looks at the industrial production of grains and vegetables (primarily corn and soy beans). The film's third and final segment is about the economic and legal power, such as food labeling regulations, of the major food companies, the profits of which are based on supplying cheap but contaminated food, the heavy use of petroleum-based chemicals (largely pesticides and fertilizers), and the promotion of unhealthy food consumption habits by the American public. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

The Docs have a conversation about food deserts and how access to affordable healthy food options makes a difference for the health of our communities inspired by an article in "Eating Well". Food deserts are regions where people have limited access to healthful and affordable food. This may be due to having a low income or having to travel farther to find healthful food options. However, research has shown that proximity to a grocery store is not the same as access to affordable food options.  This is a trend we have seen in many areas, such as  access to medical care and prescriptions, or education. Creating access to resources is more than placing an institution or a store in a neighborhood, but really looking at the needs of that neighborhood and determining how best to serve it.  "Good Food For All" in Eating Well:  https://www.eatingwell.com/longform/7888683/good-food-for-all/ --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We are continuing our conversation with Ms. Joan Rodriguez  as our patient advocate for Mutiple Myeloma Awareness Month! She was such a powerhouse and had so many #gems to share with us about her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Ms. Joan says "Educating yourself is empowering" and she exemplifies this concept with her own story.  Joan Rodriguez is a native Bostonian. In 2003, she was diagnosed with MGUS and had progressive neuropathy. After a less than pleasant experience with one doctor, she switched to another who honored her request to never discuss her charts with the previous physician. After initial rounds of treatments, she started to get better and her symptoms decreased so that she was able to progress from using a walker to a cane, but the neuropathy never went away completely and she still has numbness in her feet. In 2016, she progressed to Smoldering Myeloma with markers qualifying her to be high risk.She joined a clinical trial and a myeloma support group at Dana Farber. She is a participant of the Promise Study and will be participating in a future PSA with them. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We were so excited to have Joan Rodriguez on as our patient advocate for Mutiple Myeloma Awareness Month! She was such a powerhouse and had so many #gems to share with us about her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Ms. Joan says "Educating yourself is empowering" and she exemplifies this concept with her own story.  Joan Rodriguez is a native Bostonian. In 2003, she was diagnosed with MGUS and had progressive neuropathy. After a less than pleasant experience with one doctor, she switched to another who honored her request to never discuss her charts with the previous physician. After initial rounds of treatments, she started to get better and her symptoms decreased so that she was able to progress from using a walker to a cane, but the neuropathy never went away completely and she still has numbness in her feet. In 2016, she progressed to Smoldering Myeloma with markers qualifying her to be high risk.She joined a clinical trial and a myeloma support group at Dana Farber. She is a participant of the Promise Study and will be participating in a future PSA with them. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  A special thanks to our sponsor, Oncopeptides. Oncopeptides is a rapidly growing biotech company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The company is science driven and committed to bringing innovation to patients with an unmet medical need and improving patient lives. Oncopeptides is committed to the diversity of Multiple Myeloma patients and doing their part to eradicate health disparities in African American patients. Learn more about Oncopeptides at https://www.oncopeptides.com/en Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We are continuing our conversation with Dr. Paula O'Connor and delving into the role of pharma in access to medicine and clinical trials. Dr. O'Connor goes over the safety measures in place to keep patients safe throughout a trial and how clinical trials can give access to novel drugs to patients who may not otherwise be able to afford them.About Dr. Paula O'ConnorDr. O'Connor is a hematologist oncologist with over 15 years of experience in biotech and drug development leading Clinical Development, Medical Affairs functions, managing people and teams, while helping to bring multiple products to the market.  Most recently, Dr. O'Connor led the US Medical Affairs function at Oncopeptides, Inc., helping them to commercialize their first product, a peptide drug conjugate. Earlier in her career, Dr. O'Connor led programs for novel biologics (Rituxan, Avastin), small molecules (Tarceva, Nexavar, rociletinib, Rubraca, and Talzenna), and biosimilars (Udenyca).Paula served as the Executive Vice President of Clinical Development at Coherus Biosciences; the Global Development Lead for Talzenna at Medivation through its acquisition by Pfizer; the Medical Affairs Lead for Rubraca and rociletinib at Clovis Oncology; the Joint Global Development Lead for Nexavar and Global Development Lead for Oprozomib at Onyx Pharmaceuticals through its acquisition by Amgen; and in roles of increasing responsibility at Genentech, Inc. through its acquisition by Roche.Paula obtained her medical degree from Stanford University; did her Medical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was the first African American Chief Resident in Internal Medicine; and did her Hematology-Oncology fellowship at the MGH/BWH/DFCI combined program.Outside of work, Paula is a parent, a tennis fan, and the owner of 2 burmese cats.--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  A special thanks to our sponsor, Oncopeptides. Oncopeptides is a rapidly growing biotech company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The company is science driven and committed to bringing innovation to patients with an unmet medical need and improving patient lives. Oncopeptides is committed to the diversity of Multiple Myeloma patients and doing their part to eradicate health disparities in African American patients. Learn more about Oncopeptides at https://www.oncopeptides.com/en Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

We are so excited for this next episode with our special guest, Dr. Paula O'Connor! We talk about finding your path in medicine and all of the many opportunities there are to follow your passions within the medical field. Dr. O'Connor gave us so many gems development of career and development of self.About Dr. Paula O'ConnorDr. O'Connor is a hematologist oncologist with over 15 years of experience in biotech and drug development leading Clinical Development, Medical Affairs functions, managing people and teams, while helping to bring multiple products to the market.  Most recently, Dr. O'Connor led the US Medical Affairs function at Oncopeptides, Inc., helping them to commercialize their first product, a peptide drug conjugate. Earlier in her career, Dr. O'Connor led programs for novel biologics (Rituxan, Avastin), small molecules (Tarceva, Nexavar, rociletinib, Rubraca, and Talzenna), and biosimilars (Udenyca).Paula served as the Executive Vice President of Clinical Development at Coherus Biosciences; the Global Development Lead for Talzenna at Medivation through its acquisition by Pfizer; the Medical Affairs Lead for Rubraca and rociletinib at Clovis Oncology; the Joint Global Development Lead for Nexavar and Global Development Lead for Oprozomib at Onyx Pharmaceuticals through its acquisition by Amgen; and in roles of increasing responsibility at Genentech, Inc. through its acquisition by Roche.Paula obtained her medical degree from Stanford University; did her Medical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was the first African American Chief Resident in Internal Medicine; and did her Hematology-Oncology fellowship at the MGH/BWH/DFCI combined program.Outside of work, Paula is a parent, a tennis fan, and the owner of 2 burmese cats.--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  A special thanks to our sponsor, Oncopeptides. Oncopeptides is a rapidly growing biotech company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The company is science driven and committed to bringing innovation to patients with an unmet medical need and improving patient lives. Oncopeptides is committed to the diversity of Multiple Myeloma patients and doing their part to eradicate health disparities in African American patients. Learn more about Oncopeptides at https://www.oncopeptides.com/en Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

March is Multiple Meyeloma Awareness Month. In this episode, The Docs go over the treatment and diagnosis of multiple myeloma, as well as a few resource organizations and clinical trials you can reach out to today.Listen to Part I for signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Healthy plasma cells help you fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than produce helpful antibodies, the cancer cells produce abnormal proteins that can cause complications.Thanks to the many technological advances made in medicine, multiple myeloma is now mostly considered a chronic disease instead of a mortal illness if treated early. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, you should ask your doctor these 5 questions:   1. What stage of cancer do I have?   2. What treatments are you recommending?   3.  Are there any clinical trials available?   4. Am I transplant eligible?   5. What are the financial implications of treatment?Resources:   - The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma.   - The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is the largest nonprofit in the world focused on accelerating the cure for multiple myeloma.   -The Promise Study is testing qualifying adults with higher risks for multiple myeloma to be tested for early warning signs. See if you qualify for a free screening by clicking on the link. --New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  A special thanks to our sponsor, Oncopeptides. Oncopeptides is a rapidly growing biotech company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The company is science driven and committed to bringing innovation to patients with an unmet medical need and improving patient lives. Oncopeptides is committed to the diversity of Multiple Myeloma patients and doing their part to eradicate health disparities in African American patients. Learn more about Oncopeptides at https://www.oncopeptides.com/en Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

March is Multiple Meyeloma Awareness Month. In this episode, The Docs go over the signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma, how it is diagnosed, and some ways to help lower your risk. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Healthy plasma cells help you fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than produce helpful antibodies, the cancer cells produce abnormal proteins that can cause complications.Multiple Myeloma is usually diagnosed in patients in their 60s, but Black patients are often diagnosed a decade earlier. Black patients are also twice as likely to develop multiple myeloma as patients of other races.MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance): A precursor condition that often precedes a multiple myeloma diagnosis. Common symptoms of multiple myeloma include:   -Bone pain, especially in your spine or chest   -Constipation   -Nausea   -Fatigue   -Weakness or numbness in your legs--New Episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Sign Up for our newsletter here or at 3BlackDocs.com  A special thanks to our sponsor, Oncopeptides. Oncopeptides is a rapidly growing biotech company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The company is science driven and committed to bringing innovation to patients with an unmet medical need and improving patient lives. Oncopeptides is committed to the diversity of Multiple Myeloma patients and doing their part to eradicate health disparities in African American patients. Learn more about Oncopeptides at https://www.oncopeptides.com/en Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsYouTube.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta