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The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital


    • May 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 18 Hospital Week Thank You Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 14:57


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 17 Armenian Genocide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 75:56


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 16 Education Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 52:28


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 15 DHS and LAC+USC United Against AAPI Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 87:21


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr. K Season 2: Episode 14 Social Worker Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 53:08


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr.K Season 2: Episode 13 Redeployed During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 30:53


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we talk to residents that have been redeployed to help fight the surge of COVID-19. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr.K Season 2: Episode 12 OCD Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 38:03


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we cover Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2 Episode 11 "Throwback Thursday: Where it All Began"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 11:09


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we go back to where it all began! Season 1 Episode 1! Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 10 African American Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 59:12


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we cover African American Heritage. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media.

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 9 Recreational Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 38:24


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we cover Recreational Therapy. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2: Episode 8 "Vaccine Hesitations"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 25:13


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's very own staff member Diane Walker who share their doubts and experiences with the Covid-19 vaccine. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls With Dr K Season 2 Episode 7: CARES: Resources for Patients and Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 19:22


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's CARES program, a service dedicated to serving the patients and their families. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls With Dr K Season 2 Episode 6: Helping Healers Heal: Resources for Healthcare Providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 22:57


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's very own Healers, those who are a resources for Healthcare Providers Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls With Dr K Season 2 Episode 5 "In the Trenches with Nursing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 40:14


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's very own amazing nurses! Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls With Dr. K Season 2 Episode 4: "Throwback Thursday: Season 1, A Second Surge from an attending physician's perspective"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 29:38


    It's Throwback Thursday! This week, for House Calls with Dr. K we are visiting a very special episode from Season 1, A Second Surge from an attending physician's perspective. This episode includes an in depth discussion about the COVID-19 surge we were experiencing last July but even today, we can still see the impact on our hospital, patients, and physicians in 2021. House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's very own Dr. Chase Coffey! Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls with Dr K Season 2 Episode 3 Featuring Dr. Paul Holtom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 28:18


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's very own Dr. Paul Holtom! Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls With Dr. K Season 2 Episode 2: Featuring LAC+USC CMO Dr. Brad Spellberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 25:49


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center CMO Dr. Brad Spellberg Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    House Calls With Dr K Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 36:27


    House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County DHS Director Dr. Christina Ghaly! Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

    Episode 22: All About Mental Health – A look inside DMH

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 37:15


    The Chief Medical Officer of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health offers insights about mental health, perspective on current issues, and resources available through DMH. Participants: Curley Bonds, MD Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 21: Student Mental Health and Suicide Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 27:23


    The Chair of Psychiatry at USC discusses ways in which the pandemic has affected college students, their experiences and stressors, and what mental health resources are available, with a specific focus on suicide awareness and prevention. Participants: Steven Siegel, MD, PhD Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 20: Clowning Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 25:00


    Learn about medical clowning, its impact on patients, and its role during the pandemic. It's time for a laugh. Sign up for your own virtual session with a medical clown at https://itsc.usc.edu/virtual-medical-clowning/ Participants: Zachary Steel, Head of Comedy, USC School of Dramatic Arts Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 19: Medicine and the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 22:33


    A Superior Court Judge shares his perspective on the intersection of medicine, mental health, and the criminal justice system, and the impact the pandemic has made. Participants: Honorable James Bianco, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 18: Pandemic Parenting and Distance Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 48:19


    A School Administrator from Los Angeles County and a Child Psychologist share their expertise on topics such as going back to school, parenting during the pandemic, and helping children adjust to a new learning environment. Participants: Selin Nazarians, School Administrator Emily Edlynn, PhD, Child Psychologist Talene Keshishian, MD

    Episode 17: Processing Death and Grieving during the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 27:50


    A discussion about dying with dignity, dealing with grief, and delivering bad news in the era of COVID-19 Participants: Carin Van Zyl, MD Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 16: Racial Issues in Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 15:32


    A discussion about how racial issues can impact patients and physicians, and how we can make a difference Participants: Tamara Chambers, MD Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 15: Children and COVID – What's the big deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 43:13


    Pediatricians discuss important questions parents may have about COVID-19, its impact on children, and the reopening of schools. Participants: Cynthia Stotts, DO, MS, Suraiya Rahman, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 14: Second Surge: Resident Physicians' Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 11:35


    LAC+USC resident physicians discuss their experiences during the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: Darren Morris, MD, Tyler Wright, MD, Tom Xia, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 13: Second Surge: An Attending Physician's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 28:49


    An in-depth discussion about the current COVID-19 surge and its impact on the hospital, patients, physicians, and community. Participants: Chase Coffey, MD, MS Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 12: Contraception and Abortion during Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 15:54


    A discussion about how the pandemic has impacted contraception and abortion and how providers can reduce barriers for patients Participants: Jennefer Russo, MD MPH Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 11: A Challenging Pride Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 18:45


    Discussing the difficulties facing the LGBTQ community during the COVID-19 pandemic Participants: Tracey Samko, MD Hudson Tibbetts, RN Talene, Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 10: Social Equity in Difficult Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 9:25


    A discussion of disparity in care and technology, and how medicine is facing the “new normal” of healthcare in the wake of COVID-19 and struggles for social equity. Participants: Wei An Lee, DO Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 9: Preparing for Surgery in a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 11:09


    Dealing with the anxiety of needing surgery, weighing the risks and benefits of the procedure, and preparing for post-surgical recovering during COVID-19 Participants: Darrin Lee, MD, Alex Chen, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 8: Expectant Mothers, Unexpected Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 11:14


    The stress experienced when pregnant women develop gestational diabetes and what this means during the pandemic Participants: Paola Sequeira, MD Janet Pine, MD Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 7: Safer at Home? How Stay at Home Orders Impact Those Suffering Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 12:47


    A discussion of how stay at home orders impact victims of abuse, with a focus on children, spouses, and elders. Participants: Astrid Heger, MD Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 6: Struggling with Substance Abuse During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 10:07


    Individuals struggling with substance use are now facing added stress and challenges. Participants: Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, Talene Keshishian, MD Additional Information: American Society of Addiction Medicine Coronavirus Webpage: https://www.asam.org/Quality-Science/covid-19-coronavirus LA DMH Access telephone number: 800-854-7771 24 Hour Substance Abuse Help Line: 844-804-7500 AL-ANON: 888-425-2666 NAMI: 800-950-6264 SAMHSA: 800-662-4357 Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 5: Wearing Many Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 10:53


    Mothers absorbing many different roles during the pandemic, including being the teacher, homemaker, caregiver, and more. Participants: Erica Shoemaker, MD, Anna Xiao, MD, Talene Keshishan, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 4: To Go or Not to Go: Receiving Necessary Medical Treatments During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 10:23


    Discussing the fears of exposure and weighting the risks and benefits of going to the doctor or the laboratory during the pandemic Participants: Darin Signorelli, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 3: Pregnancy During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 10:30


    Dealing with the added emotional challenges of being pregnant while staying healthy, giving birth with new infection control measures, and planning for post-pregnancy support Participants: Emily Dossett, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 2 - Waiting and Wondering: Patients Facing Postponed Procedures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 11:11


    A discussion of the uncertainty experienced by patients if their medical procedures have been postponed. This episode specifically addresses situations faced by patients in the Nephrology clinic. Guests: Saeid Nosrati, MD, Kausar Hamiduzzaman, MD, Yesenia Valentin, RN, Talene Keshishian, MD Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Episode 1 - Facing New Diagnoses during COVID-19: Emotions, Stressors and Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 10:02


    A discussion about the emotional burdens of receiving a new high-risk diagnosis during the time of COVID-19 Guests: Tom Xia, MD, Talene Keshishian, M.D. Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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