3 Black Docs

Dr. Karen Winkfield, Dr. Zanetta Lamar, Dr. Tiffany Avery

3 Black Docs is a weekly podcast dedicated to educating the community about health and health disparities in an approachable and entertaining way - what we call #Medutainment. “The Docs”- Dr. Karen Winkfield, Dr. Tiffany Avery, & Dr. Zanetta Lamar - use their individual experiences in clinic and in life to discuss methods of self-advocacy and create innovative solutions for community health.

  1. 09/26/2023

    September Causes: Self Care and Sickle Cell

    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 Video Sickle Cell Disease.org   Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zanetta Lamar facebook.com/drzanetta instagram.com/drzanetta

    29 min
  2. 02/28/2023

    Black Cardiologists Making History

    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, MPH Dr. 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, MD Dr. 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 Health Coping With Stress Get Your Body-ody-ody Moving Resources: Association of Black Cardiologists Something 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 Docs facebook.com/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs Dr. Karen Winkfield facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield Dr. Zanetta Lamar facebook.com/drzanetta instagram.com/drzanetta

    18 min
  3. RePlay: The Kids Are Alright with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa

    05/24/2022

    RePlay: The Kids Are Alright with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa

    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_e2k Catalystnc.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/3blackdocs twitter.com/3blackdocs instagram.com/3blackdocs YouTube   Dr. Karen Winkfield   facebook.com/drkarenwinkfield twitter.com/drwinkfield instagram.com/drwinkfield   Dr. Zanetta Lamar   facebook.com/drzanetta instagram.com/drzanetta

    35 min
5
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29 Ratings

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3 Black Docs is a weekly podcast dedicated to educating the community about health and health disparities in an approachable and entertaining way - what we call #Medutainment. “The Docs”- Dr. Karen Winkfield, Dr. Tiffany Avery, & Dr. Zanetta Lamar - use their individual experiences in clinic and in life to discuss methods of self-advocacy and create innovative solutions for community health.