Yesterday, my mother passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure.  February is Heart Awareness Month.  Last year, my mother was a guest on the podcast to discuss her personal heart failure journey coupled with my clinical experience as a cardiovascular nurse practitioner.  Because she was diligent with her diet, medication regimen and follow ups, my mom outlived her prognosis by more than double.  Knowledge is power.  Let's get lit.  #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #heartmonth   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail [email protected]

This episode, Devyn is joined by Courtney Stallworth, maternal and newborn RN, lactation specialist and childbirth educator to discuss preparing for pregnancy.  How old is “old” to conceive?  Home or hospital? Where can mamas (and daddies) find added support?  All that and more in this episode!  Follow Courtney at TheEquippedMama on Instagram.    Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail [email protected]

This episode, Devyn shares her personal experience with fibroids and open myomectomy as well as her experience receiving the first of two Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.   Happy New Year!!!   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail [email protected]

Real talk about the COVID19 vaccines with day one friend Darryl Trainor and guest Jenique who is participating in the Moderna trial.   Moderna Vaccine https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/16/935239294/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-shines-in-clinical-trial   CDC Updates https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html   Clinical Trials https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=COVID-19   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/

Feeling down from time to time is completely normal.  When that feeling lingers despite your best efforts, it might be deeper than down.  Devyn discusses depression this week and how to get help if you think you might be depressed.   Crisis Line 800-273-TALK (8255) or text NAMI to 741741 National Alliance of Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/

Family, we need to talk.  About domestic violence in our community.  Sensitive and mature content.     The Hotline https://www.thehotline.org   Black Women and Domestic Violence https://www.blackburncenter.org/post/2020/02/26/black-women-domestic-violence   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/

Telemedicine is here to stay!  Learn about what telemedicine is and when to use to use in this episode where Devyn lays it out in plain language.    For more information telemedicine check out https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/telehealth.html   Cited article - The Greatest Gap   https://www.umaryland.edu/media/media-archive/Health-Equity-June-2016.pdf     Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/

Truth is I’m Tired   Are you exhausted?  I know a lot of us are right now. There may be a medical reason for your fatigue.  You might need to prioritize self-care.  Let’s discuss.   Depression Screening Tool https://www.mdcalc.com/phq-9-patient-health-questionnaire-9   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/

We know that one of the challenges of evidence-based practice is who the evidence is based on.  Would you participate in a vaccine development study? How do we get more representation in research?  Once a vaccine is available, would you get it? The Purple Stethoscope day one friend of the podcast Darryl Trainor joins me to discuss all of it.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  The historical and present-day treatment of Black Americans weighs heavy on our hearts and minds as we navigate these difficult questions and consider reentry into our communities around the nation. You can follow these clinical trials at clinicaltrials.gov   Clinical trial for COVID19 Vaccine https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04283461?cond=COVID-19&fund=01&draw=3&rank=11   Asymptomatic Carrier Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32405162/   In need of mental health services? Not sure where to start?  Consider the following: Therapy for Black Girls https://therapyforblackgirls.com/   Find affordable mental health at Give an Hour https://giveanhour.org Low-cost therapy resources https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/low-cost-treatment   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook. For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/

Dr. Lauren Madlock, clinical psychologist, speaks to how to access mental health care as well as drops some jewels for quarantine break ups and avoiding self-neglect.   Find Dr. Lauren and other mental health providers at Psychology Today’s website https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lauren-madlock-oakland-ca/713111   Not sure where to start?  Start here  https://therapyforblackgirls.com/   Find affordable mental health at Give an Hour https://giveanhour.org   Low-cost therapy resources https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/low-cost-treatment   Easily and privately connect with a medical provider over your mobile phone https://www.pushhealth.com/for-patient   Visit  https://www.freeclinics.com/ for affordable healthcare near you.   For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html   Check out GoodRx.com for medication coupons.  If your primary care office has a patient portal or electronic messenger, sign up and use it!  If you think you may have COVID-19, call your doctor’s office before presenting for care.    Have a topic you’d like to discuss?  Let us know!  You can find Devyn on Instagram, facebook and twitter @DtheNP Make sure you are subscribed!!  You won’t want to miss out!! #lit4health #healthcare4theculture #eatfreshanddance   You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP Be sure to follow @DtheNP on Instagram, twitter and facebook.   For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP go to https://divinityhealthandwellness.org/