First Aid with Kelly Kinkaid

May is National Stroke Awareness month. Did you know in the United States, Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, killing over 133,000 people each year, and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Dr. Rani Whitfield (@thahiphopdoc) joined Kelly Kinkaid (@kellykinkaid) and Sway (@realsway) to discuss key factors of Strokes and simple [...]

One of OWN’s highlighted show, Iyanla VanZant’s Fix My Life season premiere featured platinum rapper DMX. After viewing the show and seeing the continued downward spiral of his addiction, Kelly KinKaid (@KellyKinkaid) brought to the citizens the discussion of Addiction with Psychotherapist Andrea Wise Brown (@awisebrown). Are you an addict or know someone who is? [...]

This year marked the 40th year the Academy of Nutritionist and Dietetics celebration National Nutrition Month in March. The theme is Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. Registered Dietician Angela LeMond joined Kelly KinKaid and Sway to discuss how we can eat healthier and become a role model for our youth and people around us. [...]

In the past two weeks, reports surfaced in the media that celebrities Lil Wayne, Kelly Osbourne and Tone Loc all suffered from seizures. What causes seizures? Do you know the difference between seizures and epilepsy? Listen in to world renowed physician and NYU Professor Dr. Jacqueline French and Epilepsy Spokesperson DJ Hapa discuss the condition [...]

Did you know that Women make up 24% of HIV diagnoses among adults and adolescents in the U.S? This Sunday, March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The goal is to encourage people across the country to support this year’s them of “Share Knowledge, Take Action.” Ambassador and Former WNBA star Tamika [...]

During the month of February, Organizations like Break the Cycle highlight Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention. According to the CDC, a recent survey was taken amongst young teens and adults that reported 9% had been hit, slapped or physically hurt by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the 12 months before the survey. Listen in [...]

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men? February is American Heart Month. Listen in to First Aid with Kelly KinKaid, Sway and Dr. Ranni Whitfield a/k/a “Tha Hip Hop Doc” as we speak about heart disease and shares tips on how to prevent and live a healthier [...]

The Flu Epidemic has spread across the country in full force! Dr. Randi Whitfield a/k/a Tha Hip Hop Doc shared some helpful tips on how to prevent getting the flu, the pros and cons on the Flu Shot and discussed his current project, Get on The Bus! CHECK IT OUT! @thahiphopdoc @realsway @kellykinkaid @shade45 [...]

January is National Blood Donor Month. Did you know every day thousands of units of blood is needed to save lives in hospitals, emergency facilities and for cancer and organ transplant patients? Listen to Sway (@realsway), Kelly Kinkaid (@kellykinkaid) and American Red Cross Representative Karen Stecher (@stechk) discuss the need for more people to become [...]

2013 is here and new goals are on the minds of many individuals. We spend a lot of time at work and having a healthy work environment is important. Do you desire more effective ways to work with your co-workers and boss? Listen to our guest and Organizational and Development Specialist Tracy L. Madison says [...]