Perm Pod is produced here in the Northwest Permanente Studio and is a collection of tips, tools and techniques to enhance your daily medical practice.
Dr. Han Liang, psyciatrist and Medical Director of Mental Health, talks about Ginger, a new coaching and therapy app for KP members.
Musicians and NWP employees, Joe Curran and Henry Robins, talk about their passion around music.
Brian Timm, NWP consultant and investment advisor representative, discusses best practices and mistakes when it comes to managing your money. Here are two articlese that Brian referenced during the discussion: Fidelity Compound Interest Forbest Compound Interest
Hospital Medicine physician and peer supporter, Dr. Cara Steinkeler, talks about the structure of the peer support program and why talking about stressors with a colleague is so important.
Drs. Angie Reynolds, Laura Ryan, and Pavlos Papavasiliou debrief the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Here about two new CME&PD courses for NWP employees in this two part episode.
Dr. Cynthia Seitz discusses her certification in forest therapy and why spending more time in nature is important for your health.
Our President & CEO, Dr. Imelda Dacones, speak with Orlando Williams, the former Harlem Globetrotter and University of Oregon basketball star who went on to create and lead Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. Motus is a Pacific Northwest talent acquisition agency with a mission to promote diversity and inclusion. Dr. Dacones and Williams talk about ways that NWP – and all companies – can up their inclusion game.
Listen to our President & CEO, Dr. Imelda Dacones, speak with NWP physician Dr. Autumn Davidson and Assistant Professor at the Portland State University School of Social Work Roberta Hunte, Ph.D. MS about the importance of the Healthy Birth Initiative, how racism is poison to our health and our wellness, and how this program can empower your patients.
PERM POD WITH THE CEO. Imelda Dacones, MD, our president and CEO, joins us once a month. Listen in as she and other inspiring Permanente women executive medical directors, Margaret Ferguson, MD, of Colorado, and Mary Wilson, MD, of Georgia, discuss their idea for an event that honors current women leaders and recognizes the journey ahead for future generations. Learn more about the event and plan to join us this June! Access is limited.
Dr. Rebecah Schwartz and Dr. Laura Ryan talk about the pros and cons of time restricted eating. Presentation link: http://www.nwpwellness.org/uploads/2/4/4/9/24492778/superfoods_and_fads.pptx Perm Pod music by Jaren Post Rebecah Schwartz, MD Laura Ryan, MD
Northwest Permanente physicians Carl Anderson, MD, Reva Ricketts-Loriaux, DO, and Mandrill Taylor, MD, join Imelda Dacones, MD, for a discussion about the rich opportunity of Black History Month. How might we increase our own awareness about the Black experience in the United States? How can we foster allyship and engage with other communities to lift each other up? What are some ways we can actively educate ourselves, diversify our own knowledge?
A short recap of the past 4 years of Perm Pod episodes.
This employee spotlight is on Kevin Foley, Director of the Clinical Lab, in which he talks about intricacies of the lab, COVID testing, and his personal passion for music.
Enterprise Security Program manager, Eli Rosenblatt, talks about his new role at NWP and the importance of the Enterprise Security Program.
Sleep Medicine physician, Dr. Kirsten Reinecke, educates us all about sleep. In her discussion with Dr. Norma Steiner they talk about melatonin usage, napping, caffeine and much much more.
Katie Deming, MD is not only a physician but also the founder and CEO of MAKEMERRY®. Dr. Norma Steiner talks with her about her journey to create her company while continuing to practice medicine.
Dr. Norma Steiner, Director of NWP Wellness, talks to President/CEO, Dr. Imelda Dacones, about how her life has shaped her into being able to effectively lead through a pandemic.
Tanya Swagel and Jenna Larsen set the record straight about retirement plans, 401k loans, tax-saving benefits, and much more.
Hospital-based Psychiatrist, Dr. Debrin Goubert, talks about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Dr. Michelle Ritter, Family Medicine, guides us through a visualization meditation.
Dr. Norma Steiner discusses details of the Peer Support Program.
This month is a condensed version of Dr. Rebecca Kennedy's IM/FM presentation about SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) and 3RP (The Relaxation Response Resiliency Program
Katherine Deumling, CEO of Cook With What You Have, talks about her passion for food and how Cook With What You Have can takes the stress out of planning meals.
Gwen Turner, EID Consultant, talks about her new role and the Equity Inclusion and Diversity strategy for NWP.
NWP Wellness consultant, Justin Pfeifer talks about the wellness program with host Kevin Foley.
Dr. Rebecah Schwartz and Dr. Laura Ryan talk about the good and bad of sugar.
Evan Deutsch, NWP physician questions Dr. Colin Cave and Dr. Trish Ramos on the intersection of climate change and emergency preparedness.
John (JP) Garofalo, Director of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, talks about the importance of Northwest Permanente University.
Enjoy this extended interview with oncologist, Dr. Bob Ellis as he talks about the importance of food in daily life, how to talk to patients about altering food habits, and why the online culinary school, Rouxbe, is a great benefit for NWP employees.
Dr. Briar Ertz-Berger and Nicole Friedman introduce Thrive Local and discuss population health.
Renee Myers, Executive Director of the Forest Park Conservancy, and historian/archeologist Chris Knutson educate listeners on the history of Forest Park.
Family Medicine physician, Cesareo "Bob" Tongco, shares his outlook and tips on finding joy at work
Kevin Foley interviews Dr. Michael Marcus, the Director of Permanente Advocate Resource (PAR).
Dr. Ronald Epstein and Dr. Michael Krasner, physicians at the University of Rochester and Co-Directors of the Mindful Practice Program talk about mindfulness in medicine.
Internal Medicine physician, Kelly George, educates us about financial health.
Kevin Foley and Dr. Brad Anderson talk about addiction medicine
Kevin Foley interviews NWP President and CEO Dr. Imelda Dacones
Renee Myers, Executive Director of the Forest Park Conservancy, talks about the wonder that is Forest Park and how the Forest Park Conservancy helps to maintain it
Ellie Ramos, daughter of NWP physician Trish Ramos, educates listeners about emergency preparedness.
Dr. Katie Sharff answers questions about the flu vaccination campaign.
Dr. Daniel Pihlstrom talks about the benefits and successes of medical and dental integration.
Dr. Michelle Ritter guides you through a body scan meditation practice.
Michael Mooney, MD talks about spending two months in Sudan on his recent sabbatical for Doctors Without Borders.
Christine McBurney, MD talks stand up paddleboarding
Cheer on the NWP soccer team against PDA soccer team on Sunday, Oct 15
Mary Shen, MD talks about the Northwest Passage Ragnar Relay and the team called The Thriving Mixed Nuts
Chris Baylis, CRNA talks about his recent adventure in the Portland Bridge Swim
Jennifer Bard, MD and Martina Fetter discuss inbasket etiquette
Learn about metta meditation - what it is, why it's important and how to practice it
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