Healthcare Cookout

I can't believe we've already made it to the end of season 1. On today's episode I do a recap and discuss some of my favorite discussions and conversations with our guests throughout season 1. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for sticking it out with me and I'm looking forward to bringing you more minority healthcare professionals for season 2. Please continue to send questions, comments, and suggestions. Please follow us on twitter @hccookout and on Instagram @healthcarecookout. If you are a minority healthcare professional or know one that might be interested please have them email healthcarecookout@gmail.com

Where are my retired athletes? Remember those pre-game taping sessions with your athletic trainer, or spending hours of doing exercises after an injury? This week I have the pleasure of learning from Adeline Laurente, a certified athletic trainer. We dive into the life of an athletic trainer and just how diverse the field of an athletic trainer is. Adeline discusses her journey of becoming an athletic trainer and her favorite parts of her job. Tune in to hear more about the life of an athletic trainer and learn some gems along the way.  If you have any questions for Adeline, you can find him on Instagram: @adduhline LinkedIn: Adeline-Laurente  Please follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram:@healthcarecookout and Twitter:@hccookout. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to healthcarecookout@gmail.com. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts. 

On today's episode I am joined by one of my fellow medical school classmates, Daniel Reyes, who talks about his "non-traditional" path to medical school. We discuss his journey from teaching in California, to becoming a medical student in New Jersey. Dan also discusses tools that he believes has made his medical school experience the most impactful. We also delve into our individual experiences as students of color and give advice for maneuvering the culture of medicine as a student of color interested in entering the medical field. Dan also describes his experience of advocating for his Spanish-speaking patients in order to ensure they are receiving the highest quality of care. We also break down the four year of medical school and what can be expected of those interested in pursuing medical school. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss. If you have any questions for Daniel, you can find him on Instagram: @alberca_medicina and Twitter: @albercamedicina. Please follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram:@healthcarecookout and Twitter:@hccookout. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to healthcarecookout@gmail.com. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

On today's episode I speak with Charlene C. Hollins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C about her journey to becoming a nurse practitioner. She discusses her role on the healthcare team in the Emergency Department and what her inspiration was. Charlene does an excellent job of differentiating between the different forms of nursing and the education options for each. Throughout the episode we also hear tips and tricks for individuals interested in getting started in the healthcare industry. Tune in with me and learn more about the field of nursing and specifically, becoming a nurse practitioner.  If you have any questions for Charlene you can find her on Facebook: Charlene Hollins and on IG @qtnenafb.  Please follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

There are a number of different ways to become involved in the healthcare field. On today's episode I talk to Jenilton Cardoso about his journey into the healthcare field starting off as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician and ultimately becoming a Medic in the Army National Guard. He describes the training and education involved in getting to where he is while also dropping gems about working collaboratively in the medical field. Tune in and learn with me about his unique journey into healthcare and the impact it has had on his life.  If you have any questions for Jenilton, you can find him on Facebook @ Jenilton Cardoso and IG @inspiring55 Please follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever been asked to take a survey about your experience while in the hospital? Do you ever wonder what those surveys get used for? On today's episode I speak with Joseph Ogbonna, MPH, and we explore his role as the Director of Quality Programs at a large teaching hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He dives into the use of data collection to improve the way that healthcare services are delivered. Joseph describes his role interacting with multiple medical professionals to assess and improve patient experiences. Tune in for more information about a profession that helps to improve the care you receive as a patient. If you have any questions for Joseph, send them to healthcarecookout@gmail.com Please follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

How familiar are you with naturopathic medicine? What does a naturopathic doctor do? Well, on today's episode I have the pleasure of learning from Walkiria Marte who is a current Naturopathic Medical student and who has also received her Masters in Clinical Nutrition. We dive into the field of naturopathic medicine and the role they play within the healthcare field. She highlights the use of evidence based medicine along with a holistic approach to care. We also discuss her passion for nutrition and the important role it plays in disease prevention. Listen in and learn more about a growing healthcare field. You can find Walkiria Marte on Instagram and Facebook @studynatmed As always, follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

Mental Health and Therapy are still topics that are not openly discussed within many minority communities. Today, I talk with Jalen Washington, MFT about his journey to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. He explains how his job as a teacher within an inner city in Maryland, led him to pursuing a career within therapy. We delve into the perks of therapy and the importance of protecting your mental health regardless of what profession you do. As the next generation of minority healthcare professionals, we need to do our part to normalize mental health and therapy within our communties. If you have any questions for Jalen Washington you can find him on Instagram: @ablackmaletherapist. Links and resources discussed in today's episode https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jalen-washington-east-brunswick-nj/837416 https://openpathcollective.org Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls @therapyforblkmen @therapyforlatinx @latinxtherapy As always, follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all very hard, and at the frontline have been healthcare professionals taking the brunt of it all. This week I am joined by Kedwina Remy, RN, as we discuss her position as a Critical Care Travel Nurse in the midst of a pandemic. We explore what it means to be a travel nurse and how she has coped with the strain of the pandemic. Kedwina also provides plenty of insight into what it takes to become a nurse. She also fills us in on starting her health and wellness brand Pure Reign by Remy. If you have any questions for Kedwina Remy, RN, you can find her on Instagram and Twitter @missremyrn. Also be sure to check out her health and wellness brand, Pure Reign by Remy: purereignbyremy.com ; Instagram: purereignbyremy As always, follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever heard of Occupational Therapy? Are you aware of what an Occupational Therapist does? This week I have the pleasure of learning from Frangely Rodriguez, M.S., OTR/L as we dive into the field of Occupational Therapy. We dive into what Occupational Therapists do and their role within the healthcare field. Frangely describes her path into Occupational Therapy and gives insightful information to those who may be interested in learning more. Occupational Therapy was ranked within the Top 10 Best Health Care Jobs according to U.S. News, so listen in to find out more about this healthcare gem. If you have any questions for Frangely, you can find her on LinkedIn: Frangely Rodriguez. As always, follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email (healthcarecookout@gmail.com) any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts. https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-healthcare-jobs 

First and foremost, I want to say congratulations to the Class of 2021 MD/DO students who find out where they match today! It has been quite a journey and the field of healthcare is lucky to have such a dynamic group of future physicians entering the field. To those who did not match, this does not define you, and looking forward to having you enter the healthcare field very soon!   On today's episode, I talk to Dr. Steve Amaefuna, a second year resident, who discusses his journey into medicine and what his day to day life looks like. We discuss his experience with switching specialties during residency and what that looked like. Join us as we dive into what it is like being a black man in medicine.  If you have any questions for Dr. Steve Amaefuna, please feel free to send them to healthcarecookout@gmail.com As always, follow Healthcare Cookout Podcast on Instagram: @healthcarecookout and Twitter: @hccookout. Please feel free to DM or email any questions or comments. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

When I say pharmacist, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I'm sure you think of your local Walgreens or CVS, and the amazing pharmacy team that helps you get your medications and answer your questions. Well, what if I told you there are other options to being a pharmacist. Today you get to hear from Dr. Daniella Olan, PharmD. as we delve into her experience getting into pharmacy school, and how she has carved her path into the non-traditional pharmacy route. We explore how to navigate networking and staying connected in a virtual world, and most importantly how to balance having a life while also being a healthcare professional. You also get to hear more about a nonprofit organization called Rxcellence, aimed at increasing representation of people of color in non-traditional pharmacy career paths, which she cofounded. You can find Dr. Daniella Olan on Instagram @thepharmaplug and LinkedIn Daniella Olan, Rxcellence on Instagram @rxcellence_ and LinkedIn: Rxcellence As always follow Healthcare Cookout on Instagram @healthcarecookout and Twitter @hccookout. Please share, rate, and subscribe to Healthcare Cookout wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hey everyone! Welcome to Healthcare Cookout Podcast! On today's episode you get to hear from me, your host Stephanie, about what the Healthcare Cookout Podcast is all about. I also tell you a little bit about myself and how I got here. Please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, concerns, or the opportunity to be a guest on the Healthcare Cookout podcast. You can follow us on Instagram: @healthcarecookout or on Twitter @hccookout! Please share, subscribe and rate the show!