Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell

Episode 11: Committing to Care About The Chronic Disease of Obesity

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

Episode 10 : NIL Unmasked Truths, Family Impact & Justice in College Sports with 12Kyle

In this episode, Dr. Jimmell celebrates her 10th episode by inviting the person who encouraged her to launch Justice Rounds, Kyle. Kyle and Dr. Jimmell are lifelong friends who grew up together in Florence, SC.  Kyle has been podcasting for 10 years and hosts The 12Kyle Podcast and the Rap Soul Podcast. He is also a former football player for SC State University and the nephew of Hall of Famer, Harry Carson of the NY Giants.  Their conversation delves into the impact of NIL on college athletics, exploring the history, perspectives, and personal stories related to this topic. It also addresses the dispelling of myths and the impact of NIL on families, providing advice and insights for young athletes. The discussion highlights the shift from loyalty to individualism and capitalistic values in college sports. The conversation covers mental health challenges in young athletes, the importance of seeking trusted counsel, and demanding athletic justice. Dr. Jimmell ends by thanking Kyle for his role in encouraging her to launch Justice Rounds. his role in encouraging her to launch Justice Rounds.

Episode 9 : Empowering Communities to Understand, Prevent, and Advocate for Heart Health

The episode's mission is to empower our communities to understand, prevent, and advocate for heart health. Dr. Jimmell then delves into heart attack statistics and shares her personal story of losing her mother and grandmother to heart attacks. She then goes on to discuss understanding heart attacks, dispelling myths, prevention and warning signs, resources for heart health, and demanding justice. The conclusion emphasizes the call to action for advocating for heart health, requesting cultural humility from your healthcare team and demanding the highest standards of care for every patient and family. Takeaways • Heart attacks affect people of all ages • Understanding risk factors is crucial Chapters • 00:00 Heart Attack Statistics • 06:47 Dispelling Myths • 12:14 Resources for Heart Health

Episode 8 : Constitutional Rights Edition

The episode begins with a celebration of National Pediatricians Day, acknowledging the work of pediatricians and also the recent release of the 2026 immunization schedule by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It then delves into the topic of constitutional rights, discussing current events, the Bill of Rights, dispelling myths, everyday steps to protect rights, and demanding justice. The conversation emphasizes the fundamental importance of constitutional rights and the need for vigilance in protecting them. Takeaways • Constitutional rights are fundamental and affect every person in the United States • The Bill of Rights serves as a shield to protect the fundamental freedoms and liberties of the people Chapters • 00:00 National Pediatricians Day • 05:54 The Bill of Rights • 13:09 Demanding Justice and Conclusion

Episode 7 : MLK 2026 Holiday Special Edition

This episode of Justice Rounds with Dr. Jimmell, honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.  In this 7th episode, Dr. Jimmell defines King and nonviolence and the beloved community, dispels myths about Dr. King and his commitment to nonviolence, advocates for families, and inspires action to live out Dr. King's legacy. Takeaways Honoring Dr. King's legacy through nonviolence and justice The pillars of the King Center's mission: building community through local impact, uniting a nation via courageous communication, and implementing nonviolence 365. Chapters 00:00 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 05:39 Leading Nonviolent Change and Demanding Justice