Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell

In this episode of Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell, we discuss breast cancer awareness and life beyond a diagnosis with survivor, Jeriecka Bolton.

Join Dr. Jimmell as she discuss with Jeriecka her diagnosis, treatment with chemotherapy and insights now that she is two years cancer free. She has a powerful testimony!

Dr. Jimmell will also dispel a few myths about breast cancer and survivorship, share national, state and local breast cancer resources and demand justice for equitable breast cancer care.

Key takeaways:

• Jeriecka shares her personal experience with breast cancer and the emotional challenges she faced.
  
• We discuss the significance of timely treatment and access to care.
  
• Learn about the latest statistics on breast cancer diagnosis rates in the US as well as rates broken down by race and ethnicity.
  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Jeriecka's powerful testimony
02:09 Early detection and diagnosis
05:53 Understanding treatment options
09:31 The importance of support systems
12:45 Life after treatment
18:25 Advice for new survivors

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In this episode of Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell, Dr. Jimmell welcomes her friend and colleague, Dr. Lance to discuss how food and culture affect health.

Dr. Lance is a board- certified family physician who grew up in Walterboro, SC. He received his medical degree as well as a Master's of Public Health from MUSC in Charleston. He is currently working to obtain his MBA.

During the episode, we tackle the critical issue of food access and insecurity. Join Dr. Jimmell and Dr. Lance as they discuss the impact of food deserts and swamps, the cultural significance of soul food, and the importance of culturally responsive nutrition counseling. Discover how food choices are intertwined with health outcomes and learn actionable steps to improve food access in your community.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding food insecurity and its implications on health
  
• The role of cultural traditions in nutrition
  
• Strategies for addressing food deserts and swamps
  
• Strategies on how clinicians can discuss food with cultural humility
  
• Importance of community engagement and local solutions to demand food justice
  
• Food access is a clinical issue, a cultural issue, AND a justice issue
  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Meet Dr. Lance, family physician
03:41 Understanding the terms about food access
05:17 What is a food desert?
06:58 What is a food swamp?
15:23 The historical significance of soul food
17:03 Example of soul food plate portions
19:26 Culture matters when we advise our patients
21:36 Dispelling myths about food insecurity and obesity
29:10 Defending Families: Practical support and resources
34:17 Advice about mitigating the barriers of transportation and the cost of healthy foods
36:24 Dr. Lance's advice to clinicians on how to talk about food with cultural humility
38:33 Demanding food justice

What steps can you take to ensure that every table has enough, every family can access nourishing food, and that every person has food justice? Drop it in the comments!

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In this episode of Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell, we tackle the critical issue of childhood obesity. Join Dr. Jimmell, a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, as she highlights the importance of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and discusses effective, judgment-free care that should be offered.

Every child deserves a fair chance at health. Statistics show that there is a disparity among Hispanic and Black children who are diagnosed with childhood obesity at higher rates than their White or Asian counterparts.

Join Dr. Jimmell as she dispels myths, defends families and demands justice for children facing this complex, chronic disease.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding obesity as a multifactorial disease affecting children
  
• The significance of early intervention and family-centered care
  
• How to interpret BMI growth charts for children
  
• The role of social drivers of health in childhood obesity
  
• Myths surrounding childhood obesity and the importance of respectful care
  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
01:39 Level Setting with the Definition of Obesity
05:01 Understand BMI and Growth Charts
10:14 Statistics on Childhood Obesity
14:04 Dispelling Myths About Childhood Obesity
18:01 Whole Child Visits
20:49 Building Healthy Habits
23:22 Resources for Families
31:06 Demanding Justice for a Fair Chance at Health
35:08 Conclusion

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In this episode of Justice Rounds, Dr. Jimmell centers Suicide Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) with a clear message: suicide is PREVENTABLE, silence is DANGEROUS, and JUSTICE requires systems that protect people before crisis becomes a catastrophe.

This conversation is for families, youth, pregnant/postpartum mothers, faith communities, educators, clinicians, policymakers, and anyone who has ever wondered how to show up for someone in pain. The global theme of "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" begins when we start the conversation about mental health, suicide and how to support these individuals.

Join Dr. Jimmell as she discusses the statistics, dispels common myths about suicide, provides resources for individuals in crisis and demands justice to ensure not another life is lost to suicide.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding the global impact of suicide and its statistics.
  
• The importance of changing the narrative around mental health and suicide
  
• Practical steps families and communities can take to support individuals in crisis.
  
• Resources available for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Acknowledging September 11th
01:25 Trigger warning for sensitive topics
02:00 Importance of suicide prevention
03:21 Global suicide statistics
04:51 South Carolina suicide rates
07:11 Changing the narrative on suicide
10:39 What families can do to help
12:04 Crisis resources
15:16 Demanding justice for mental health
17:07 Call to action for community support

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In this episode of Justice Rounds, we celebrate National Community Health Worker Awareness Week and highlight the vital role community health workers play in promoting public health and advancing health equity. Join Dr. Jimmell as she discusses how these dedicated professionals connect families to essential health and social services, ensuring everyone has access to the care they need.

Key takeaways:
Community health workers are trained professionals, not just volunteers.
They do not replace clinical care but enhance it by helping patients navigate the healthcare system.
Community health workers address real-life barriers affecting health, such as transportation and food access.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 National Community Health Worker Awareness Week
01:45 What is a Community Health Worker?
02:55 Myths about Community Health Workers
06:00 How to find a Community Health Worker
07:12 Advancing Justice through Community Health Workers
07:58 Interview with Gloria, a certified community health worker
28:05 Closing thoughts

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In this powerful episode of Justice Rounds, Dr. Jimmell shares her personal journey with being diagnosed and cured from a kidney leiomyoma, a rare benign tumor. Discover the truth about kidney tumors, the importance of timely diagnosis, and how to advocate for equitable care.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding renal tumors and their classifications.
  
• The significance of timely evaluation and treatment.
  
• Common myths about kidney cancer debunked.
  
• Resources available for patients and families.
  
• How to demand justice in healthcare access.
  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Level Setting with Definitions
02:55 Types of kidney tumors
04:27 Kidney tumor statistics

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Episode 13. She will discuss the critical issue of voter representation and the ongoing attacks on Black political power across the South.

Join Dr. Jimmell as she breaks down recent developments in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama, highlighting the strategic efforts to dilute Black voting power. She will dispel myths about the redistricting efforts, review the numbers, and emphasize what is at stake for Black representation across the South.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 The coordinated attacks on Black political power
01:55 Dispelling myths about redistricting
03:32 Louisiana's congressional map changes
05:03 Mississippi's shifting timeline for redistricting
07:01 South Carolina's urgent redistricting call
10:19 Georgia's special session on redistricting
11:47 Tennessee's dismantling of Memphis representation
13:12 Alabama's rally for voting rights
15:50 The importance of midterm turnout
18:20 How to defend families and demand justice

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In this episode of Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell, we tackle the critical issue of the Voting Rights Act and its recent challenges.

Join Dr. Jimmell as she explores the implications of the Supreme Court's decision on Section 2 and what it means for our democracy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Happy Mother's Day
01:01 Overview of the Voting Rights Act
02:27 Recent Supreme Court ruling
05:23 Racial gerrymandering explained
08:18 State responses to the ruling
12:31 Personal reflections on representation
16:23 The role of Chief Justice John Roberts
18:37 Myths about the Voting Rights Act
23:06 Empowering families to defend their voting rights
30:46 Action steps for community engagement
35:49 Conclusion and call to action

Justice League, now that you are in the know about VRA what are you going to do to ensure that you maintain your right to have your voice represented by those you elect? Drop it in the comments!

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The episode begins with Dr. Jimmell catching the Justice League up on what she has been up to since the last podcast episode over a month ago.

Then she delves right into today's subject matter after the recent deaths of several Black women at the hands of intimate partners or family members.

As always, she level sets with definitions of misogyny, domestic violence, and femicide. The episode then honors the lives of four Black women lost to femicide in the month of April: Dr. Cerina Fairfax, Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, Pastor Tammy McCollum and Executive Director Barbara Deer.

Dr. Jimmell dispels myths about domestic violence and femicide, helps to defend families by providing resources for finding help, and concludes with a call for justice and advocacy.

Takeaways

• Femicide and domestic violence disproportionately impact Black women.
  
• Femicide is PREVENTABLE and is a public health and human rights issue.
  

One in 4 women and one in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence.

Justice in cases of domestic violence and femicide is not only about punishment, but it is about accountability, survivor dignity (in cases where there is a survivor), prevention and a commitment to make sure the warning signs never end in another life lost.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Return to Podcast
  
• 08:14 Honoring the Lives of Black Women Lost to Femicide
  
• 14:02 Dispelling Myths about Domestic Violence and Femicide

Dr. Jimmell discusses the complexities of obesity, debunks myths, and advocates for compassionate, evidence-based care.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding obesity as a chronic disease and highlights treatment options, policy changes, and the need to eliminate weight bias.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Obesity Care Week 2026 and Its Theme

01:33 Obesity is a Disease, Not a Willpower Failure

02:18 Understanding BMI and Its Role in Obesity Classification

04:04 Childhood Obesity: Definitions and Growth Charts

05:40 The Seriousness of Severe Obesity and Its Risks

06:50 Obesity Statistics in the US and South Carolina

09:06 Personal Story: The Impact of Obesity on Dr. Jimmell’s Family

11:30 Common Myths About Obesity and the Truths

14:28 Supporting Families and Advocating for Better Care

16:30 Treatment Options: Lifestyle, Medications, and Surgery

20:49 The Role of Surgery and Medical Treatments in Obesity Management

22:28 Justice in Obesity Care: Policies and Compassionate Practice

23:26 Closing Remarks: Commit to Care and Justice