The Purple Stethoscope

Our Vote, Our Voice: Civic Engagement & Life Expectancy

Did you know civic engagement increases life expectancy? Stay engaged. Stay loud. Stay alive.

1. Register to Vote and Check Your Status
   Whether it’s a local election or a presidential one, your vote shapes policy that shapes lives. Visit org/Can-I-Vote to check your registration and get ready.
2. Know Your Legislators
   Your city council member, your state representative, your U.S. Senators—they work for you. Find out who they are at CommonCause.org/find-your-representative.
3. Track Legislation and Follow the Issues
   Use tools like us or Ballotpedia.org to monitor policies that affect your health, housing, education, and more. Knowledge is power.
4. Call Your Legislators
   Phone calls are powerful. Tell your representatives what matters to you—because silence is a policy too.

In the words of civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer, “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”

 

Community Commons. (n.d.). Civic engagement. Retrieved June 13, 2025, from https://www.communitycommons.org/entities/994cbf18-bf9f-4b4b-88ea-b1d49a42856b

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Roundtable on Population Health Improvement, & Andrada, A. (2023). Civic engagement and civic infrastructure to advance health equity: Proceedings of a workshop. National Academies Press.

2024 national findings report. (2024, March). County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Retrieved June 13, 2025, from https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/findings-and-insights/2024-national-findings-report

 

Bringing the Heat

In this episode, Devyn is joined by veteran Army officer, mother and gun owner Joy Turner to discuss the Atlantic article Responsible Gun Ownership is a Lie https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/responsible-gun-ownership-is-a-lie/619811/

 

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Learn more at https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month

 

The mission of Divinity Health and Wellness is to close the racial health gap through health promotion, health literacy and representation in healthcare.

 

You can now support this work on Patreon!  Patreon.com/DtheNP

 

For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 

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, facebook and Clubhouse.

 

For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

A Healing Talk with Yolanda Williams

Welcome back! I needed a little break to rest and restore and I’m so grateful for your continued support during that time.

 

In this episode I get interviewed by Yolanda, The Energetic Alchemist

@theenergeticalchemist on IG the host of Reiki Radio podcast @reikiradio on IG - an incredible resource for anyone who wants to learn more about reiki and energy healing.

 

Yolanda and I discuss everything from Jesus to menopause as it relates to scopes of healing.  You’re invited to sit with us and reimagine healing.  To learn more and even work with Yolanda, check out her Patreon, Yolanda, The Energetic Alchemist.

 

https://www.theenergeticalchemist.com/

 

For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 

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, facebook and Clubhouse.

 

For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

Re-Entry and Ritual

Turning 40 like me? There’s a new term for us; Geriatric Millennial

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/geriatric-millennials-twitter_n_609eb8a3e4b099ba7536d042

 

Anxious about re-entry? Here are some ways to cope.

https://www.self.com/story/re-entry-anxiety-covid

 

For more information about COVID19, check out the CDC website

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 

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, facebook and Clubhouse.

 

For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

In Moderation

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.  Click the link for the CAGE questionnaire to screen for alcohol misuse disorder.

https://www.mdcalc.com/cage-questions-alcohol-use

 

Devyn will be speaking at the North Sound Race and Health Equity Conference on April 24.  This is a virtual, free CME event.  Register here https://northsoundach.org/raceandhealthconference/

 

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, facebook and Clubhouse.

 

For inquires or to connect with Devyn Nixon, NP e-mail devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

Body Scan Meditation

 

What to Bring

• Pillow
• Candles/incense
• Blanket/yoga mat
• Rolled towel
• Pen and paper/journal

Rest In Paradise Mom: Rebroadcast - Heart Failure is More Common Than You Think

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 devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

Equipping Mamas

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 devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

I Got the Juice

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 devyn@divinityhealthandwellness.org

Would You Get the Vaccine Pt 2

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/