The Sisters Will See You Now Dr. Kisha Davis + Dr. Maya Green
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- Health & Fitness
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Drs. Kisha Davis & Maya Green are sisters in family medicine. Each week they shed light into the world of primary care and answer questions people have for their doctors, but often don’t ask during visits. Do you have questions for the sisters? Submit them to the patient portal: sisterswillseeyounow@gmail.com
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Covid-19 Vaccine Breakdown
COVID-19 has made 2020 a year for the record books. It is exciting that vaccines are being approved and distributed, but the speed of development has many people concerned about safety. This week Dr. Kisha and Dr. Maya are ready to help it all make a bit more sense as they explain how these vaccines were developed quickly and safely, how the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are looking, and some insight into when you can expect to receive yours.
This is an episode you do not want to miss.
Connect with The Sisters
IG: @SistersWillSeeYouNow
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How to Handle Anxiety
Dr, Kisha and Dr, Maya are back and they know how stressful 2020 has been. Tune in to get some tips on how to manage anxiety, and determine when it's time to talk to your physician.
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Heart Disease
In this episode the Sisters discuss cardiovascular disease aka heart disease, which is the number one killer of Americans. We’ve all been hearing a lot lately about heart disease as a risk factor for more severe disease if you contract COVID-19. Someone has a heart attack about every 40 seconds, and dies from a cardiovascular event every minute. Also concerning is how COVID-19 is greatly affecting the Black community, this is due to underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes.
Heart disease encompasses many different conditions which is explained during this episode.
Connect with The Sisters and Special Guests
IG: @SistersWillSeeYouNow
Have a question for The Sisters? Submit them to the patient portal: sisterswillseeyounow@gmail.com
For more info on the topics discussed:
https://theheartfoundation.org/heart-disease-facts-2/
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/about.htm
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https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/08/830030932/cdc-hospital-data-point-to-racial-disparity-in-covid-19-casess://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/women.htm
https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/04/09/why-are-blacks-dying-at-higher-rates-from-covid-19/ -
Advance Care Planning
This week is a heavier topic, but necessary during these unprecedented times. The Sisters talk advanced care planning, definitions of 'DNR' and 'respirators', and how to have those conversations with your family and friends.
Connect with The Sisters and Special Guests
IG: @SistersWillSeeYouNow
Have a question for The Sisters? Submit them to the patient portal: sisterswillseeyounow@gmail.com
For more info on the topics discussed:
Advance Care Planning
The Five Wishes Starter Kit is all you need to start thinking about and documenting your wishes.
First African American to Receive a Face Transplant -
Covid-19 and Nutrition
This week the Sisters are sharing their expert knowledge as doctors on the front lines of securing the health of our communities during the Covid-19 epidemic. In part 1 the Sisters separate fact from fiction, and in part 2 they welcome, Xonna Clark, a licensed dietician/nutritionist, to share what could be life-saving advice on how to boost your immune system to protect against it or fight it off.
This is an episode you do not want to miss.
Connect with The Sisters and Special Guests
IG: @SistersWillSeeYouNow
Connect with Xonna Clark, MS, LDN, CNS:
www.xonnaclark.com
Send a text: +1 240-813-0805
Xonna is offering three levels of support during this time and she's got you covered. She has designed a 4 week program to help you boost your immune system. Get in touch!
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Alopecia
This week the Sisters welcome back Dr. Sherry L. H. Maragh, MD, MBA of Maragh Dermatology to discuss alopecia. Special guest, Everett Davis, shares his personal story about living with alopecia.
Connect with The Sisters and Special Guests
IG: @SistersWillSeeYouNow
Connect with Dr. Maragh:
IG: @Maraghderm
https://www.facebook.com/maragh.dermatology/