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My guest this episode is Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife, Dr. Meg Gill. Dr. Gill is a clinician in East Tennessee at Choice Health Network. 

Kim Humerickhouse with the Tennessee End of Life Partnership (TELP) is my guest on this episode. We discuss advance care planning - who needs it? Why do we need it? What are the benefits of planning in advance? Get helpful information and be prepared for what the future holds in store. Resources:https://endoflifecaretn.org/ https://www.caringinfo.org/planning/advance-directives/ https://www.fivewishes.org/ State of Tennessee Advance Care Planning Document 

Join me for an episode during Pride Month with Registered Nurse, Ms. Tiffany Elliott. Ms. Elliott is a nurse researcher whose research interest includes health inequities in the LGBTQ community. Episode Resources:https://nursejournal.org/resources/lgbtq-care-training-and-resources-for-nurses/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research/https://cancer-network.org/cancer-information/cancer-and-the-lgbt-community/barriers-to-health-care/

April 11 through the 17th is Black Maternal Health Week. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that maternal mortality is increasing and it is especially true for Black women with 69.9 maternal deaths out of 100,000 births. These are unprecedented numbers. Join me and my guest, Certified Nurse Midwife - Davin Johnson, this week as we talk about ways we can advocate and help change the system.  

Join me this week for a discussion with Certified Nurse Midwife, Davin Johnson! Davin and I discuss the role of the professional CNM and all that entails.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. This brief episode discusses the identification of stalking and ways to protect yourself from stalkers. Resources:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/#:~:text=End%20All%20Contact%20%E2%80%93%20Sometimes%20this,an%20obvious%20sign%20of%20danger.https://www.techsafety.org/resources-survivors

November is National COPD Awareness Month and my guest is Respiratory Physiologist and Registered Nurse, Dr. Sarah Miller from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Miller's expertise helps shine a light on the challenges with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in general and the special challenges in our rural communities.

This week's episode is part 3 of 3 on gun-related violence. My guest is Dr. Regan Williams, a pediatric trauma surgeon at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Dr. Williams and her team see their fair share of gun-related violence both intentional and unintentional inflicted upon our children. Dr. Williams and I explore potential causes and solutions to this epidemic in both our city and in our country.

Join me for this episode as Mr. Andrew McIver and I discuss a rare autoimmune disease that impacts his daily life - Eosinophilic Esophagitis or EoE. Roughly, 160,000 Americans are living with this autoimmune disease and it can be isolating and have other implications for daily living. Resources:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eosinophilic-esophagitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372203https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/forgoing-one-food-treats-eosinophilic-esophagitis-well-excluding-six#:~:text=For%20people%20with%20EoE%2C%20swallowing,a%20cornerstone%20of%20EoE%20treatmenthttps://www.aaaai.org/conditions-treatments/related-conditions/eosinophilic-esophagitis#:~:text=Seeing%20an%20allergist%20will%20provide,of%20foods%20to%20your%20diethttps://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/eosinophilic-gastroenteritis/

Dale Lane is Chief of the Collierville Police Department, a suburb outside of Memphis, Tennessee. Join me for this episode as Chief Lane and I discuss two active shooter incidents that occurred within the last 2 years in Collierville. We discuss what you can do to protect yourself in an active shooter event. Chief Lane encourages active shooter training. If your organization or facility inside Collierville would like to receive this training, call the non-emergency number at 901-853-3207. If you live outside of Collierville and would like to receive active shooter training please reach out to your local police department.Resources:https://youtu.be/5VcSwejU2D0https://www.colliervilletn.gov/government/town-departments/police

This episode is part 1 of a 3-part series and addresses gun-related violence as an epidemic in our country. Dr. Alisa Haushalter, former Director of the Shelby County Health Department in Memphis, Tennessee is my guest. Dr. Haushalter is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in the College of Nursing. Join us as we discuss the trends and the attempts to mitigate gun violence. Resources: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/04/26/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-u-s/ https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/gun-violence-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/firearms/fastfact.html https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2023/ana-2023-ma-gun-violence-recommendations/ https://www.aha.org/public-health-approach-addressing-gun-violence https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/opinion/2020/11/12/shelby-countys-gun-violence-epidemic-public-health-concern/6265806002/ https://dailymemphian.com/article/17944/opinion-gun-violence-is-a-public-health-issue-memphis https://www.tnpublichealth.org/assets/docs/Letter%20to%20address%20gun%20violence.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luby%27s_shooting https://time.com/6309961/tennessee-cameron-sexton-shove-justin-peason-guns/

On this episode my guests include Drs. Marie Gill, Jane Flanagan, and Margaret “Maggie” Pharris. Our conversation centered around dialogue and its importance and Dr. Margaret Newman's theory – Health as Expanding Consciousness (HEC). Dr. Newman was a nursing theorist who is an alumna of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing, and a former faculty member of the College of Nursing. The UTHSC CON recently dedicated the Dr. Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory. Our discussion on this episode delves into the HEC theory, the future direction of the Center, and a bit about Dr. Newman herself. Resources: https://uthsc.edu/nursing/community-partnerships/nursingtheorycenter.php https://nursology.net/nurse-theories/newmans-theory-of-health-as-expanding-consciousness/#:~:text=Brief%20Description,death%20associated%20with%20chronic%20illness https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5297232/

Join me this week for a conversation with Dr. Tara Lemoine. Dr. Lemoine is the Executive Director of the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Lemoine and I discuss the various simulation methods and designs. We also discuss the importance of simulation with the interprofessional team to improve outcomes for our patients. Dr. Lemoine brings an exciting perspective and a wealth of experience and knowledge to CHIPS and the UTHSC campus. https://uthsc.edu/simulation/staff.php

Introduction to Theory and Dr. Margaret A. Newman's Theory Guests: Drs. Marie Gill, Mona Wicks & Carolyn Graff In this episode, I have the honor of talking with three distinguished guests from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing. Drs. Marie Gill, Mona Wicks & Carolyn Graff will be discussing nursing theory in general and as nursing theory relates to Dr. Margaret Newman, a nursing theorist, for whom the UTHSC CON has established a Center for Nursing Theory that is opening in May 2023.My guests and I dialogue about nursing theory and how it relates to research and practice. We also discuss Dr. Margaret Newman's theory, “Health as Expanding Consciousness”. You will hear about Dr. Newman's journey to becoming a nurse and a nurse theorist. This episode will challenge you to think about how nursing theory applies to your own understanding of nursing and practice, nursing and teaching, and nursing and theory itself. Resources for this episode: https://uthsc.edu/nursing/community-partnerships/nursingtheorycenter.phphttps://nursology.net/

Join me for an episode with Dean Wendy Likes and Dr. Marie Gill from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing as we discuss the opening of the Dr. Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory. You'll hear about the vision for the center, Dr. Newman's theory, and the importance of nursing theory in the practice of nursing. The inaugural dedication ceremony celebrating the Center will be held at the UTHSC CON on May 30, 2023.

March is a two-fer month meaning it's National Nutrition Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In this episode, you'll hear from Ms. Leslie Ely a Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist about the importance of nutrition and nutrition related to colorectal cancer. Ms. Ely also discusses using intuitive eating in her own family and what that means. Websites to Explore:https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/wic/redirect-wic/national-nutrition-month.html https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023 https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023/resources https://www.ccalliance.org/about/awareness-month https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/six-ways-to-lower-your-risk-for-colon-cancer.html#:~:text=Diets%20that%20include%20lots%20of,increased%20risk%20of%20colorectal%20cancer https://veggiesandvirtue.com/blog/division-of-responsibility-in-feeding

That's Healthful Episode #85: Combating the Opioid Crisis – Substance Misuse & Addiction Resource for Tennessee Initiative Jeremy Kourvelas, SMART Substance Use Coordinator According to the CDC, a little over a million, people have died from a drug overdose since 1999. In 2020, approximately 75% of the overdose deaths were opioid involved. The opioids identified have been prescription opioids like fentanyl and that the majority of all overdoses both fatal and non-fatal involved multiple different drugs. The State of Tennessee is no stranger to opioid overdoses and deaths from opioid use. Join me for this episode with Jeremy Kourvelas, the program coordinator for the SMART (Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource for Tennessee) Initiative, part of the Institute for Public Service. More about Jeremy: Though he grew up in Memphis, Jeremy Kourvelas has spent over a decade in East Tennessee. After graduating from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's in psychology, he spent more than four years in multiple emergency departments in Knox, Roane, Blount, and Claiborne counties as a medical scribe. He returned to UT for a master's in public health and a certificate in health policy and became SMART's first employee in 2022. He also works for the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee, which seeks to advance prevention efforts pertaining to substance, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders. Resources for this episode: https://our.tennessee.edu/2018/opioid-facts-in-tennessee/ https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/data/index.html https://www.tncoalitions.org/ https://smart.ips.tennessee.edu/ https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2023/2/24/tennessee-s-opioid-abatement-council-announces-first-round-of-direct-payments-to-county-governments.html

Join me this week for a conversation with Dr. Lacretia Carroll about the newly proposed legislation in the State of Tennessee that will adversely affect the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Carroll and I discuss the efforts of some legislators that will further marginalize an already marginalized community. Further information and resources are below if you would like to hear more on this topic. https://www.lgbtmap.org/ https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/12/09/might-move-tennessee-anti-lgbtq-laws-make-me-think-twice/69709180007/ https://apnews.com/article/politics-tennessee-state-government-lgbtq-people-gender-dc414e15358759094e1210be5a9c4605 https://www.matthewshepard.org/ https://www.marketplace.org/2023/02/03/why-tennessee-is-turning-down-millions-of-federal-dollars-for-hiv-prevention/

Join me for a conversation with Dr. Lacretia Carroll, Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center about the importance of health informatics. Learn more about what health and nursing informatics mean to you as a patient or as a provider. Dr. Carroll especially relates health informatics to her research on health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community.More about Dr. Carroll:Lacretia Carroll joined the faculty of the UTHSC College of Nursing in October 2019. Her research focuses on social determinants of health, health equity and disparities, and health outcomes in sexual and gender minority adolescent populations.Dr. Carroll earned her Bachelor's Degree in nursing in 2011 from the University of Alabama-Huntsville and her Master's Degree in nursing from the University of Memphis in 2013. She has clinical experience in pediatric intensive care and endocrinology and research expertise as a clinical research coordinator in pediatric allergy, immunology, and endocrinology. She received her PhD in 2018 from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for her dissertation titled “Health-Related Quality of Life of Female Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Mixed Methods Study.” Prior to assuming her faculty role, Dr. Carroll completed postdoctoral training at UTHSC.Dr. Carroll has received several small grants from organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau and the CARES Foundation. She is a member of Southern Nursing Research Society and Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society. Dr. Carroll has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed papers and regularly presents at scientific meetings.Follow That's Healthful and like or comment on this or any episode of this podcast.

National Stalking Awareness – January 2023 January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 college-age women and 1 in 33 college-age men are stalked? Learn more facts about stalking on this episode of That's Healthful with my guests Captain Joanne Morrow and Lieutenant Celia Tisby, both are officers with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Campus Police. UTHSC brings awareness to issues such as stalking and Captain Morrow and Lieutenant Tisby discuss resources and provide information if you are being stalked, or if someone has confided in you that they have been stalked.Be sure to like or favorite this podcast, and follow @nowhealthful on Twitter, and thatshealthful on Facebook and Instagram. If you like the music on this podcast, visit Memphis singer, songwriter, and musician, Devan Yanik's available offerings at devanmusic.weebly.com. Episode Resources:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month-2023/ https://www.stalkingawareness.org/fact-sheets-and-infographics/ https://news.uthsc.edu/announcements/stalking-awareness-month-events-2/

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Tune in this week to hear the facts and learn what you can do to prevent cervical cancer.Visit thatshealthful.com. Like or follow this podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Episode Resources:https://www.nccc-online.org//wp-content/uploads/2019/01/10ThingsHPV_CCAM-1.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/default.htmhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20351596 HPV Vaccination Recommendations | CDC

Happy holidays to you and your family! This is the last episode of the season. Please join me for a new episode to air on January 6th. Thank you all for listening!

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National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness MonthNovember 2022 – Host EpisodeNovember is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. More than 6 million people in America are living with this disease and it is expected that by the year 2060, 14 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It is the most common form of dementia and affects many families across the country. Caregivers have tremendous stress in caring for their loved ones with this life-altering disease. Thank you for listening. Be sure to like and follow the podcast so you won't miss an episode.https://alzfdn.org/alzawarenessmonth/ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health/caregiver-stress https://www.hhs.gov/programs/providers-and-facilities/resources-for-caregivers/index.html

This week I have been at the Rural Health Association of Tennessee annual conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This organization is dedicated to improving the health of rural Tennesseans and its' members are healthcare providers, school health professionals, and many others who want to improve access to care and health outcomes for rural residents. Some of the priorities for rural health are access to care, special populations, mental/behavioral health, oral health, health professions workforce development, health promotion/disease prevention, substance abuse, rural emergency preparedness, and social determinants of health. I talk about the initiatives that the UTHSC CON has implemented in the rural areas of West TN! Join me for this episode!https://www.tnruralhealth.org/ https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-disparitiesConference Link: https://cenow.uthsc.edu/content/3rd_opioid_conferencePre-Conference Link: https://cenow.uthsc.edu/content/3rd_opioid_preconference

November 13th through 19th is National Nurse Practitioner Week and this year's theme is NPs: Rising to meet the needs of patients. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the AANP is the association that represents more than 335,000 nurse practitioners across the country. Nurse practitioners are key healthcare professionals, and we answer the call where we're needed. Many NPs practice in rural and underserved settings where there are many healthcare disparities and there is a gap in access to care. Thank you to my NP colleagues for all that you do for our patients! https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/2022_NP_Week_Resource_Guide.pdf

American Diabetes Month – November 2022Host Episode November is American Diabetes Month. The cost of having and treating diabetes can be very expensive for patients and families. About 1 in 5 Americans have diabetes and do not even know it, while 8 in 10 Americans have pre-diabetes and do not know it. Listen in on the facts and for information on diabetes prevention. Please visit the websites below for more details.Websites:https://thatshealthful.com/ https://diabetes.org/hitsdifferent https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/spotlights/diabetes-facts-stats.html#:~:text=37.3%20million%20Americans%E2%80%94about%201,t%20know%20they%20have%20ithttps://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevent-type-2/index.html https://insulinhelp.org/

WRAP – Wo/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program – Ms. Penny HensleyDomestic Violence Awareness MonthThe Wo/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program, or WRAP, is a wonderful resource for those who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. Join me for a conversation this week with Ms. Penny Hensley, the County Domestic Violence Response Project Director for WRAP. Penny discusses the resources that WRAP provides and the funding and support that is needed for the organization to continue in its mission for the victims and survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault living in the West Tennessee area. Websites:https://www.wraptn.org/ https://www.facebook.com/wrapwesttn/

Join me for a conversation with Ms. Tammie Johnson as she shares her story of abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ms. Johnson is an advocate for abuse and domestic violence and a paralegal with West Tennessee Legal Services. If you know someone in a situation of domestic violence or abuse, they need your support – and that may mean just being an ear to listen and not judge them if they continue to stay. While it can be frustrating, your understanding or friendship may be what is getting them through the day. If your loved one's life is in danger, you must intervene and call the local authorities. Websites:https://thatshealthful.com/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/tn https://tncoalition.org/

Listen to this week's impactful episode from October 2021 with Dr. Christie Manasco and Ms. Sandy Bromely. One in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence can be of a physical nature, sexual, in the form of stalking, and psychological aggression. We all deserve healthy relationships. Please seek help if you are in a situation where you feel your life or the life of your children could be in danger. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ipv-factsheet508.pdf https://www.thehotline.org/

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Thursday, October 13, 2022Host EpisodeOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Thursday; October 13th is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Join me as I talk about Metastatic Breast Cancer and breast cancer in general. If you are uninsured or underinsured, there are free services for mammograms across the State of Tennessee and in your state for those living outside of Tennessee. Websites:https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/breast-cancer-metastatic/introduction#:~:text=There%20are%20several%20types%20of,Ductal%20carcinoma. https://www.bcrf.org/blog/black-women-and-breast-cancer-why-disparities-persist-and-how-end-them/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/breast-cancer-prevention/art-20044676 Breastcancer.org Mammogram Recommendations

Thank you for tuning in this week. Please tune in during the month of October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month Part 2 of 2 – September 2022Bria Sharp BSN, RNJoin me this week for part 2 of 2 as Ms. Bria Sharp and I continue our discussion about National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. In this episode, you will hear about the intense pain that those with SCD endure and how providers, and others draw conclusions about that pain. More About Ms. Bria Sharp BSN, RN:My name is Bria Sharp. I was born and raised in Memphis. I graduated with my first Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lipscomb University in 2016. Following graduation, I worked as a Mental Health Technician for 2 years. In 2019, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. I have spent the past 3 years working in a Medical ICU. I am currently focusing on classes for the DNP Nurse Anesthesiology Concentration at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Websites:https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/facts.html https://www.stjude.org/treatment/disease/sickle-cell-disease.html

National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month – September 2022Bria Sharp BSN, RNJoin me this week for part 1 of 2 of a conversation with Ms. Bria Sharp about National Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. You'll hear from Bria about common misconceptions, other health issues related to SCD, and how living with SCD affects her life. More About Ms. Bria Sharp BSN, RN:My name is Bria Sharp. I was born and raised in Memphis. I graduated with my first Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lipscomb University in 2016. Following graduation, I worked as a Mental Health Technician for 2 years. In 2019, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. I have spent the past 3 years working in a Medical ICU. I am currently focusing on classes for the DNP Nurse Anesthesiology Concentration at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Websites:https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/facts.html https://www.stjude.org/treatment/disease/sickle-cell-disease.html

Part 2 of 2 – Journey to Self-Care: Overcoming Boundaries to Becoming Self-Aware Guest: Jasmyne Nelson This week join me for part two of a two-part series on the journey to self-care. In part two, Jasmyne Nelson, a licensed master's prepared social worker, and I have a rich discussion about setting boundaries and how setting those boundaries helps us to become more self-aware. A lack of boundaries can affect our relationships in a very negative way and affect how we function in the world around us. As Jasmyne says, “be curious about yourself”. Ask those questions while in the moment, “why do I feel this way”. I hope this episode helps kick-start you on that all-important journey to self-awareness.More about Jasmyne Nelson:Jasmyne Nelson, LMSW, MPA is a licensed master's level social worker with over seven years of experience working with diverse client and patient populations. She received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and her Master's in Public Administration from the University of Memphis. She currently works as a social worker at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she works in the Firefly Women's Health Clinic with pregnant and postpartum women diagnosed with substance use disorders. She has experience in child and family therapy, group facilitation, crisis management, medical social work, and advocacy.She has a passion for serving children and families, especially those navigating complex emotional, generational, and societal traumas. Resources & Websites:https://eab.com/insights/daily-briefing/workplace/leaders-think-they-have-this-quality-but-few-actually-do/#:~:text=While%2095%25%20of%20people%20believe,by%20organizational%20psychologist%20Tasha%20Eurichhttps://tashaeurich.com/ https://thatshealthful.com/ https://hbr.org/2015/02/5-ways-to-become-more-self-aware https://openpathcollective.org/

Part 1 – Journey to Self-Care: Becoming Self-Aware Part 1: Guest, Jasmyne Nelson This week join me for part one of a two-part series on the journey to self-care. In part one, Jasmyne Nelson, a licensed master's prepared social worker helps shine a light on self-awareness. Most of us think we are self-aware, but research shows that a majority of us are not. Learn how being open to receiving feedback can help you in the journey to self-awareness.More about Jasmyne Nelson:Jasmyne Nelson, LMSW, MPA is a licensed master's level social worker with over seven years of experience working with diverse client and patient populations. She received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and her Master's in Public Administration from the University of Memphis. She currently works as a social worker at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she works in the Firefly Women's Health Clinic with pregnant and postpartum women diagnosed with substance use disorders. She has experience in child and family therapy, group facilitation, crisis management, medical social work, and advocacy.She has a passion for serving children and families, especially those navigating complex emotional, generational, and societal traumas. Resources & Websites:https://eab.com/insights/daily-briefing/workplace/leaders-think-they-have-this-quality-but-few-actually-do/#:~:text=While%2095%25%20of%20people%20believe,by%20organizational%20psychologist%20Tasha%20Eurichhttps://tashaeurich.com/ https://thatshealthful.com/ https://hbr.org/2015/02/5-ways-to-become-more-self-aware

National Breastfeeding Month – August 2022Dr. Allison Stiles, Chair of the Shelby County Breastfeeding CoalitionAugust is National Breastfeeding month and on this episode, my guest and I explore the health benefits to both mom and baby as well as the barriers to breastfeeding. Dr. Allison Stiles is a physician and advocate for breastfeeding and an advocate for underserved populations. Join us for this informative conversation. More About Dr. Stiles:Dr. Allison Stiles has been practicing Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, “Med-Peds” in Midtown Memphis since 2003 when she moved back to be closer to family. She had lived in Memphis from the age of 5 through high school at Central High. She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she received a BS in Biochemical Engineering in 1985. She worked for Procter and Gamble as an Engineer in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Cincinnati, Ohio, Italy, and England. In 1995 she retired after 10 years and went to Medical School at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Stiles did her Med-Peds (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics) residency at the University of Illinois- Chicago. She is double board certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.Practicing in Pediatrics and her experience with her own children led to her interest in Breastfeeding and “Lactivism”. She is Chair of the Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition and a TN AAP Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator. She received her certification as a Lactation Consultant in 2016. She has lectured on Breastfeeding for UT Medical students, Family Practice Residents, Pediatric Residents, and Midwives. She was a lecturer for the TN Breastfeeding Symposium 3 times and has taught a class for new Parents every month for over 5 years. She is a contributing author of the article, “Breastfeeding Sisters that are Receiving Support: Community-Based Peer Support Program Created for and by Women of Color, published in the Journal of Breastfeeding Medicine on 2/21.Dr. Stiles has partnered with and supported OutMemphis, Friends for Life, and the Metamorphosis Center. She treats Transgender and Non-binary people to help them with their healthcare needs and to be their Primary Care doctor. She is one of the few Memphis providers of PrEP, to prevent HIV. She has been treating HIV for over 15 years.Dr. Stiles is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Physicians (ACP). She is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the AAP Section on Breastfeeding Medicine, the US Lactation Consultant Association, the International Lactation Consultant Association, the Memphis Pediatric Society, and the Memphis Medical Society. She is a member of the WPATH – the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and the Academy of Pediatrics –Section on LGBTQ.Her Midtown practice, called “Memphis Internal Medicine and Pediatrics” is nearly 20 years old. She takes care of people of all ages, from newborns to Geriatrics. Dr. Stiles believes in science and compassionate care for all people without boundaries.Resources:www.shelbycountybreastfeeding.orgwww.memphis-medpeds.com

National Immunization Awareness Month – COVID-19 VaccineAugust 2022August is National Immunization Awareness month. In this episode, I discuss the latest updates from the CDC regarding the Coronavirus guidelines and immunizations. If you need more information, please visit the CDC's websites below or you can email me at thatshealthful.com. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/if-you-were-exposed.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/downloads/COVID-19-immunization-schedule-ages-6months-older.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html https://www.covid.gov/tests https://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-insurance/info-2022/paying-for-covid-tests.html

The Elvis Connection – Host Episode August 16th will mark 45 years since the death of Elvis Presley. August 9th through 17th is Elvis Tribute Week, and in honor of Memphis' most famous citizen, maybe even the most famous entertainer in the world, I discuss my “connection” to the king of rock ‘n roll. Please click on the links below to explore the offerings during tribute week at Graceland and visit Church Health Center's website to see how you can help musicians that do not have health insurance. https://www.graceland.com/ https://www.graceland.com/calendar-of-events/event/2157905 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106 https://crosstownarts.org/music/healthcare-support/ https://www.musicares.org/about

Tobacco Use/Smoking CessationHost Episode August 2022Join me this week for an episode on smoking and smoking cessation. I am a former smoker and believe it was the best thing I ever did for my health. Hear statistics on diseases caused by smoking and tips for quitting smoking. If you're a provider, please encourage your patients to listen to this episode. I will even provide my email address – thatshealthful@gmail.com to discuss stopping smoking with anyone who is motivated to quit, or maybe just wants a little more information. I look forward to your questions! Please like or comment on an episode and follow @nowhealthful on Twitter and thatshealthful on Facebook and Instagram. https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/index.htm https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/assets/content/what_we_do/state_local_issues/sales_21/states_localities_MLSA_21.pdf https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking/in-depth/nicotine-craving/art-20045454 https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/benefits/index.htm#:~:text=improves%20health%20status%20and%20enhances,(COPD)%2C%20and%20cancer.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – July 2022Dr. Keevia Porter July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. My guest this week is a colleague, Dr. Keevia Porter who is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Join us as we discuss minority mental health issues. While mental health and well-being are important for all it is especially important to our communities of color as access issues tend to have a greater impact. Stigma is associated with mental health in all communities and communities of color are no exception. Dr. Porter describes some strategies and provides recommendations that we call all implement to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health. More About Dr. Porter:Dr. Keevia Porter is an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She is board certified as a family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Dr. Porter has a BSN from the University of Memphis, an MSN in Nursing Administration from Union University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Public Health Nursing from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Today, Dr. Porter treats medical and mental health illnesses in adults and children. She practices at a free clinic providing primary and mental health care and at a community-based mental health agency. Her areas of interest include serving underserved populations, decreasing mental health stigmas, and exploring social determinants of health. Dr. Porter is an active board member of the Tennessee Nurses Association. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, American Nursing Association, and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Memphis chapter. She was past executive vice-chair and is now an inactive member of the board for the YWCA, Greater Memphis. Dr. Porter is an author within nursing journals and textbooks, as well as a public speaker advocating for mental health care. Websites:https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/ https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/assets/pdf/NMHM%202022_Toolkit%20OnePager_Final_Eng[69].pdf https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-Diverse-Populations.pdf

Forensic Nursing That's Healthful July 22, 2022This week, I am at an Academy of Forensic Nursing conference. The theme for the conference is Beyond the Bedside: Increasing the footprint of the forensic nurse. Conference sessions will help me learn more about developing a follow-up clinic after an acute forensic exam, forensic implications of gunshot wounds, severe injuries of child physical abuse, and much more. Please go back and listen to episodes #22, 36, and episodes 45 through 48. These episodes are relevant to the forensic nurse and forensic nursing practice. Visit thatshealthful.com for more information or to hear prior episodes. Please follow @nowhealthful on Twitter and thatshealthful on Facebook and Instagram. Like, rate, or comment on an episode wherever you listen or stream your favorite podcasts.Music for this episode is provided by local Memphis singer, musician, and songwriter – Devan Yanik. For more of Devan's music visit devanmusic.weebly.com. https://thatshealthful.com/

Rural Health Care Workshop – July 2022Host Episode This week's episode is an update on a rural health care workshop that I attended hosted by the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ), in Chattanooga, TN. It was really exciting to be on the panel “Building the Rural Health Pipeline”. This episode examines some of the initiatives we are currently working on in the College of Nursing at the UTHSC and was discussed on the panel. Please follow @nowhealthful on Twitter and thatshealthful on Facebook and Instagram. Like, rate, or comment on an episode wherever you listen or stream your favorite podcasts.Music for this episode is provided by local Memphis singer, musician, and songwriter – Devan Yanik. For more of Devan's music visit devanmusic.weebly.com. Websites:http://kattigray.com/index.htmlhttps://www.erlanger.org/find-a-doctor/find-a-doctor?id=75 https://m.healthjournalism.org/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2022-program https://helmsleytrust.org/ https://www.today.com/video/how-a-mother-daughter-nursing-duo-cares-for-their-rural-community-139427397518 https://healthjournalism.org/ http://javamedicalgroup.com/

Impact of Climate Change on Health – July 2022Host Episode Join me for a conversation on the impact of climate change on health. This topic covers more information than in this brief episode and we might be able to get deeper into the subject at a later time. In June, the American Nurses Association (ANA) held its' annual Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. The ANA's voting representatives voted on critical issue statements and one of them was about climate change and how nurses must address this with patients. Climate change impacts the most vulnerable of populations and population health. If you have questions or comments, please email me at thatshealthful@gmail.com. Visit thatshealthful.com for more information or to hear prior episodes. Please follow @nowhealthful on Twitter and thatshealthful on Facebook and Instagram. Like, rate, or comment on an episode wherever you listen or stream your favorite podcasts. Websites:https://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/upsDownsGlobalWarming.html#:~:text=Some%20of%20their%20key%20findings,1980s%20over%20land%20and%20oceanhttps://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-06/documents/climate-health-life-stages.pdf https://www.unicef.org/stories/impacts-climate-change-put-almost-every-child-risk https://www.ncoa.org/article/climate-change-and-older-adults-planning-ahead-to-protect-your-health https://www.carbonbrief.org/mapped-how-climate-change-affects-extreme-weather-around-the-world/

School Nurses as Innovative Leaders – July 1, 2022Kasey Jordan Ph.D., RN Join me for a discussion with Dr. Kasey Jordan. Dr. Jordan is a fellow along with me at the George Washington University School of Nursing Health Policy & Media fellowship program. Dr. Jordan and I will be discussing school nurse innovation leadership during the COVID-19 response. Learn how school nurse leaders stepped up to lead their schools during this highly stressful time. Dr. Jordan will discuss how media impacts leadership and innovation in the school nurse environment. More About Dr. Jordan:Kasey Jordan, Ph.D., RN is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing where she teaches courses related to population health, policy, and research. Kasey received her BSN from the Medical College of Georgia (now Augusta University), MSN from Duke University with a double major in Nursing and Health Care Leadership and Nursing Education, and Ph.D. in Nursing Science from Vanderbilt University with a focus on health services research. Kasey's research focus is the development and management of health-promoting innovation in community spaces, particularly schools. Previously, Kasey practiced in cardio-thoracic acute care, emergency, and public health settings. While practicing as a public health nurse, she worked primarily with early adolescents in alternative school settings. The experience of working for healthy changes in school communities with a diverse group of students and professionals ultimately inspired her to return to school for a Ph.D. Her prior research includes an exploration of factors associated with mental health-promoting innovation in middle schools and community-engaged scholarship exploring school nurse learning needs related to change leadership. Kasey's current work focuses on innovation in the context of community resilience to disaster. Collaborative projects address topics such as virtual reality approaches to preparing nursing students for disaster response and promoting wellbeing among K12 educators in adverse conditions. She has special expertise in qualitative research methods, particularly in the context of public health services.Websites:https://www.nasn.org/home Hashtags:#schoolnurses, #nurse, #nursing, #FutureofNursing, #NPs_Lead, #AmplifyNursing, #nurseinnovators

Nursing & Structural Racism: A Racial Reckoning – June 2022Naila Russell DNP, RN Earlier this month, the American Nurses Association (ANA) held its' annual Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. The ANA's voting representatives voted, unanimously, “YES” to embark upon a journey to fight structural racism in nursing. Dr. Naila Russell has studied racism in nursing and structural racism through her fellowship in the George Washington University School of Nursing Health Policy and Media Fellowship which started in 2020. Dr. Russell and I discuss the intricacies of racism and how nursing organizations have responded to major events in our recent history about racism. Join me for this stimulating and revealing conversation with Dr. Russell. More About Dr. Russell:Naila Russell DNP, FNP-BC is the Interim Director of Advanced Practice and an assistant professor at Simmons University. In 2020, Dr. Russell was awarded a fellowship at the George Washington University Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement where she completed original research on structural racism in nursing. She graduated with her DNP from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2013. She is the President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM) and an active member of the NPAM legislative committee. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner and practices as a dermatology NP in Maryland.Websites:https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/clinical-practice-material/national-commission-to-address-racism-in-nursing/ https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2022-news-releases/ana-embarks-on-racial-reckoning/

Skin Cancer Facts: Minimize Your ChancesIn this episode of That's Healthful, hear about skin cancer facts and how to minimize your risk. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Your risk for melanoma is doubled if you have had 5 or more sunburns in your lifetime, but if you detect melanoma early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%. The key is to protect yourself with sunscreen! Listen to learn more about the types of skin cancer, ways to protect yourself, and who needs to be protected and when. If you'd like, email me with your sunburn or skin cancer stories at thatshealthful@gmail.com and perhaps we can discuss on a future episode. Thank you all for listening.Visit thatshealthful.com for more information or to hear prior episodes. Please follow @nowhealthful on Twitter and thatshealthful on Facebook and Instagram. Like, rate, or comment on an episode wherever you listen or stream your favorite podcasts.Music for this episode is provided by local Memphis singer, musician, and songwriter – Devan Yanik. For more of Devan's music visit devanmusic.weebly.com. Websites:https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts/#general https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/statistics/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/actinic-keratosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354969#:~:text=An%20actinic%20keratosis%20(ak%2DTIN,or%20back%20of%20the%20handshttps://www.cancer.org/cancer/basal-and-squamous-cell-skin-cancer/about/what-is-basal-and-squamous-cell.html https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/5240-sun-damage-protecting-yourself Sunscreen - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-melanoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20372371 https://www.cancer.org/cancer/eye-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html

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Grief & Bereavement with Dr. Susan Jacob Grief and bereavement are different for everyone. Join me for a conversation with Dr. Susan Jacob, Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing as we talk about the grieving process. Dr. Jacob has studied grief and loss for over 30 years and has facilitated support groups to assist those in dealing with these experiences. She was instrumental in the development of Hospice in Memphis and received the key to the city of Memphis in 1980 as recognition for having done so. Dr. Jacob is well known for her research contributions in grief and bereavement and has received funding, both locally and nationally. More About Dr. Jacob:Susan R. Jacob received her BSN from West Virginia University, a Master of Science degree in Community Health Nursing from San Jose State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, Memphis - now known as the Health Science Center. Dr. Jacob has been a nursing educator for over thirty years, serving as a tenured professor on the faculties of the University of Memphis and Union University where she also served as Dean of the School of Nursing prior to serving as the Executive Associate Dean (2003-2011) and Interim Dean (2011-2012) in the UTHSC College of Nursing. Dr. Jacob retired from UTHSC in 2012 as Professor Emeritus in the College of Nursing and returned in November 2015 to assume the position of Professor and Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs until June 30, 2016. In September 2016 Dr. Jacob assumed the role of Interim Chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention until July 2017. In January 2017 she assumed the role of Interim Director of the BSN program until June 2018 when she was appointed Assistant Dean of Quality and Strategic Affairs. Dr. Jacob also currently serves as Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.Dr. Jacob has extensive experience in the area of curriculum development and teaching/learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She serves as a team lead evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and a curriculum/accreditation consultant for colleges of nursing. She is co-author/co-editor with Barbara Cherry of Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, Elsevier's leading Nursing Issues textbook in its 8th edition, and the author of numerous book chapters and journal articles. Her research interests include grief, bereavement, and aging. Dr. Jacob has had local and national funding for her research focused on grief and bereavement, grief support groups, gerontology, and innovative models of home healthcare delivery. She is frequently a speaker on end-of-life issues, spiritual care, and faith community nursing.Websites:https://uthsc.edu/nursing/ https://thatshealthful.com/ Twitter:@nowhealthful, @Lisa_APRN, @UTHSCnursingInstagram: @thatshealthful, @lbeasley0412, @uthscnursingHashtags:#nursing, #nurses, #nursepractitioner, #np, #FNP, #UTHSC, #NPsLead, #grief, #loss, #griefsupport, #griefandloss, #mourning, #griefrecovery, #love, #grieving

National Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2022Dr. Gary Osborne May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and joining me this week is psychotherapist, Dr. Gary Osborne. We know that mental health is very important to our overall health and wellbeing. According to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in 2020, 21% of adults in the United States experienced mental illness, that's one in five or almost 53 million. One out of every six between the ages of 6 and 17 experience a mental health disorder. Mental health and mental illness are frequently underreported. Those who suffer from Mental illness are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Hear how Dr. Osborne helps his patients in rural West Tennessee as the facility where he works practices integrated healthcare. More About Dr. Osborne:Gary W. Osborne, DMin, LPC, MHSP, has been in private practice since 1988 as a Mental Health Service Provider Counselor. He has worked exclusively in pediatric and family practice settings. In these settings, he uses health and behavioral procedures/therapies to identify the psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social factors important to the intervention, treatment, or management of physical health problems. The focus is on mental health and bio-psychological factors important to physical health problems and treatments. The ultimate goal is to improve patient health and well-being through mental health designated to ameliorate specific disease-related problems. Dr. Osborne works directly with providers consulting on the status of each patient. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Jackson State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, and in the graduate program at the University of Memphis. He has also been a lecturer for McNeil Pharmaceuticals on the etiology and efficacy of Methylphenidates. Dr. Osborne is a board-certified counselor practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. Websites:https://www.nami.org/home https://adaa.org/ https://www.samhsa.gov/programs/mental-health-awareness-month https://youth.gov/feature-article/may-national-mental-health-month https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/05/03/fact-sheet-celebrating-mental-health-awareness-month-2022.html

National Stroke Awareness Month – May 2022Dr. Anne Alexandrov May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, and every 3 and a half minutes, someone dies from a stroke. Today, my guest is a recognized clinical expert in the areas of emergency and critical care with concentrations in neuroscience and vascular dynamics, Dr. Anne Alexandrov. Dr. Alexandrov is considered to be the leading international nursing expert in acute stroke management. More About Dr. AlexandrovDr. Anne Alexandrov, Ph.D., RN, AGACNP-BC, ANVP-BC, NVRN-BC, ASC-BC, CCRN, FAAN, is a Professor of both Nursing and Neurology, as well as the Mobile Stroke Unit Chief Nurse Practitioner at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. She is also Professor and Program Director for NET SMART (www.learnstroke.com) at the Health Outcomes Institute, LLC in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Dr. Alexandrov received her MSN from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) at Houston in 1993 with a concentration in Emergency and Critical Care. She received her Ph.D. from Texas Woman's University in 2002, which focuses on integrated systemic and intracranial hemodynamics. Dr. Alexandrov is the President of the Association of Neurovascular Clinicians and serves as Certification Examination Architect for the Neurovascular Registered Nurse, Advanced Stroke Coordinator, the Certified Neurointerventional Clinician, and Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner board certifications. She currently serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer of the Prehospital Stroke Treatment Organization (PRESTO), an international organization for mobile stroke units. Dr. Alexandrov was the FY-2000 National President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and a former member of the American Stroke Association's (ASA) Executive Leadership Board (2005-2007). She Co-Chaired the National Quality Forum's Stroke Committee that selected the first round of evidence-based core measures for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) endorsement/pay-for-performance from 2007-2009. Dr. Alexandrov developed the reviewer role for The Joint Commission's (TJC) Stroke Center Certification Program and has served on both the Technical Advisory Panel for TJC's Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification program and the TJC Stroke Performance Measure Panel. She has authored almost 200 original scientific publications related to her work in stroke reperfusion therapies, experimental blood flow augmentation strategies, and stroke systems of care, and co-holds a U.S. patent for ultrasound-enhanced thrombolysis and perfusion. Dr. Alexandrov's many honors include the 2022 Distinguished Research Lecturer for the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the 2019 American Association of Nurse Practitioner's Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Excellence Award, the 2018 Memphis Healthcare Hero Award, the 2013 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' Flame of Excellence Award for her work in acute stroke, induction as an Honorary Ambassador to the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses in 2012, the UAB Graduate School Dean's Excellence in Mentorship Award in 2012, the Birmingham Metro Nurse of the Year Award in 2010, induction as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2004, the ASA's Distinguished Service Award in 2003, the American Heart Association's Stroke Manuscript of the Year Award in 2003, the ASA Texas Affiliate's Excellence in Volunteer Leadership Award in 2002, and the John P. McGovern Teaching Excellence Award from UTHSC-Houston in 1999.Websites:https://www.heart.org/ https://www.anbc.org https://www.learnstroke.com/