Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Battle of the Sexes: Who Really Takes Better Care of Their Health?

Are men really “allergic” to the doctor’s office until something’s falling off? And do women actually self-diagnose after a deep dive on “Google University”? In this eye-opening episode of On Call Off Script, a Jackson Health System podcast, our host Ruelle Champion sits down with Dayron Rodriguez, MD, a community urologist, and Mrudula Munagala, MD, a transplant cardiologist from Miami Transplant Institute, to unpack the stereotypes behind how men and women manage their health. From prostate and urinary health to heart disease and the power of early detection, our guests reveal how gender differences affect how quickly people seek care. Whether your team “ignore it” or team “call the doctor,” you’ll walk away inspired to make your health a priority.

Three professionals speaking smiling; on the top left it reads, On Call, Off Script with Dr. Dayron Rodriguez and Dr. Mrudula Munagala

Meet the Guest

Dayron Rodriguez, MD

Urology

English, Spanish

Dr. Dayron Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a urological surgeon with dual degrees from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his residency in Urologic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he later served as an attending and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rodriguez went on to complete fellowships in Andrology, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine at Boston University Medical Center, and in Female Pelvic Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery, and Neuro-Urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Recognized with multiple awards for excellence in surgical care, he has authored more than 40 academic publications and remains dedicated to advancing urological medicine and improving patient outcomes.

Dayron Rodriguez

2140 W. 68th St. #200, Hialeah, Florida 33016

305-585-4362

Mrudula Munagala, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

English, Telugu

Dr. Mrudula Munagala is the director of integrative heart failure at Jackson HealthSystem. She’s also a heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant cardiologist at Miami Transplant Institute. Dr. Munagala completed her residency and a fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine. She’s board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, heart failure/transplant, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. Her specialties include pulmonary hypertension, mechanical circulatory support devices, and cardiac amyloidosis.

Miami Transplant Institute

1801 NW 9th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136

305-355-5000

Meet the Host

A headshot of a woman, she smiles at the camera, she has dark hair and a dark top

Ruelle Champion

Media Relations & Branded Content Specialist for Jackson Health System

Ruelle Champion joined the team in 2023, coming from a journalism background as an anchor and reporter in Gainesville, FL. Ruelle is also a proud graduate of Florida A&M University and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Ruelle Champion joined the team in 2023, coming from a journalism background as an anchor and reporter in Gainesville, FL. Ruelle is also a proud graduate of Florida A&M University and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

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