The Exam Room with Nurse Alice | S2 E 4

Join Nurse Alice for an engaging and informative episode as she welcomes three highly accomplished guests for discussions that span vital health topics and personal journeys of excellence.

In this episode:

  • COVID-19 and Holidays Nurse Alice tackles a “Hot Topic” question on whether Halloween should be canceled due to COVID-19 and provides essential CDC guidelines for safe celebration, focusing on risk-versus-reward [01:42].
  • Judge Tiffany Porter: Two-Time Survivor and Pioneer Hear the powerful story of Judge Tiffany Porter, the first Black associate judge in Duluth, Georgia, as she shares her journey of strength and resilience after beating breast cancer twice [01:19]. She also discusses her work as a legal contributor and her run for Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner.
  • Dr. Ebonie Vincent: Foot Health Demystified The renowned ankle and foot surgeon from TLC’s My Feet Are Killing Me addresses common foot concerns, including the truth about high heels, over-the-counter inserts, and the necessity of proper nail care [34:45]. Dr. Vincent also provides a crucial warning on why people with diabetes should immediately seek podiatric care [33:08].
  • Jocko Sims: The Art of Medicine and Activism Actor Jocko Sims, who plays Dr. Floyd Reynolds on NBC’s New Amsterdam, discusses his transition from pre-med student to acclaimed actor [43:23] and the unexpected way the show mirrored the COVID-19 crisis. He also highlights his critical role as an American Heart Association ambassador, teaching the importance of hands-only CPR to save lives [48:17].

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(Eps. 5) Money Matters: Unlocking Financial Wisdom