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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Joseph Carr, VP of Supply Chain at Akron Children's Hospital. Joseph reveals how his team revamped their product requisition process with smart controls and transformed their value analysis workflow by shifting work from busy clinicians to suppliers. He also shows how Operational Excellence initiatives helped slash processing times in half while tackling mountains of special requests. Tune in to hear what's next on Joseph's ambitious roadmap, including strategic sourcing, ERP rollouts, and distribution makeovers! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #ValueAnalysis #ProductRequisition #OperationalExcellence
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Joseph Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain at Akron Children's Hospital Topic: Product requisition and value analysis processes Outline: - Intro to Joseph & Background - Tell us about Operational Excellence at Akron Children's - Two Projects for Improvement * Product Requisition * Value Analysis - Product Requisition * Challenge: No hierarchy in the product req process * Kaison Event – full process mapping (OE conducted) * 80k specials per year * Significant opportunity for savings/avoidance addressing a small percentage (5-10%) - Value Analysis * No process in product req to review if VA needs to be involved * Big need for templating and were able to shift the work from SC & Clinician's to suppliers * Next step is automation - What's next – Inventory Logistics and Distribution
Jenny Michel is the Director of Advanced Practice at Akron Children's and works clinically as a nurse practitioner in the emergency department. She is currently the co-chair of the provider resilience committee, the Well-Being index APP champion, and an advocate for recognizing the importance of provider wellness and improving the health and wellness of APPs. In 2022, she participated in the Intelligence for Quality Improvement program and completed a project with a focus on increasing APP interactions with the well-being index tool. She has previously presented on the topic of APP wellness both regionally and nationally and recently was recognized for her work to support APP wellness by the Ohio Organization of Nursing leaders as the recipient of the 2023 Workforce Wellness award.Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector at www.bethejoy.org/podcast.
Dr. Diane Langkamp is the Director of the Down Syndrome Program at Akron Children's Hospital. She joined the podcast to discuss immunizations in people with Down syndrome. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.
Dr. Kristen Smith is the PICU medical director, critical care fellowship program director, and director of the nurse practitioner program at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Toledo and completed her pediatric residency at Akron Children's Hospital, followed by a critical care fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Smith's research is focused on the long-term outcome of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) survivors.Dr. Carly Schmidt is a critical care fellow at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from Case Western University and completed her pediatric residency at Brown University, where she also served as chief resident. Carly is interested in the intersection of the PICU and the community via transport medicine, advocacy, and outcomes. Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to describe:Neuroprotective measures that should be provided to all pediatric patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).An expert, guideline-directed approach to managing a child with increased intracranial pressure due to severe TBI.Reference:Kochanek PM, Tasker RC, Bell MJ, Adelson PD, Carney N, Vavilala MS, Selden NR, Bratton SL, Grant GA, Kissoon N, Reuter-Rice KE, Wainwright MS. Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: 2019 Consensus and Guidelines-Based Algorithm for First and Second Tier Therapies. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2019 Mar;20(3):269-279.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.
Many doctors enjoy writing, but how does a meaningful idea become a published book? Just ask Dr. Julie Wei, director of pediatric otolaryngology at Akron Children's Hospital and author of two books. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Wei discusses her third book “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing” with podcast host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR PearsonRavitz https://pearsonravitz.com/backtable --- SYNPOSIS First, Dr. Wei shares her journey to authorship, which grew out of her efforts as an advocate for physician wellness. Then, she delves into topics covered in her book, including personal relationships, finances, fertility, and career growth. Much like operating room time-outs, “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing” uses checklists at the end of each chapter to provide action items for readers. Drawing from her own experience as a surgeon and writer, Dr. Wei offers practical advice for prospective authors. The podcast wraps with thoughts on the need to prioritize physician wellness in an increasingly productivity-focused healthcare system. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:28 - Dr. Julie Wei's Journey to Authorship 08:17 - The Concept of Well-being 16:10 - Checklists: A Tool for Patient Safety & Surgeon Well-Being 30:59 - Empowering Trainees to Speak Up 33:41 - The Importance of Taking Time Off 39:54 - Physician Well-being in the U.S. Healthcare System 44:06 - The Process of Writing A Book 52:45 - Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Aspiring Authors --- RESOURCES Dr. Julie Wei's Akron Children's Hospital Profile: https://www.akronchildrens.org/people/Julie-Wei.html “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing,” Dr. Julie Wei: https://www.amazon.com/Safeguarding-Physician-Wellbeing-Julie-Wei/dp/1032589892
Dr. Kristen Smith is the PICU medical director, critical care fellowship program director, and director of the nurse practitioner program at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Toledo and completed her pediatric residency at Akron Children's Hospital, followed by a critical care fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Smith's research is focused on the long-term outcome of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) survivors.Dr. Carly Schmidt is a critical care fellow at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from Case Western University and completed her pediatric residency at Brown University, where she also served as chief resident. Carly is interested in the intersection of the PICU and the community via transport medicine, advocacy, and outcomes. Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to describe:Neuroprotective measures that should be provided to all pediatric patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).An expert, guideline-directed approach to managing a child with increased intracranial pressure due to severe TBI.Reference:Kochanek PM, Tasker RC, Bell MJ, Adelson PD, Carney N, Vavilala MS, Selden NR, Bratton SL, Grant GA, Kissoon N, Reuter-Rice KE, Wainwright MS. Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: 2019 Consensus and Guidelines-Based Algorithm for First and Second Tier Therapies. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2019 Mar;20(3):269-279.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.
Episode Description: In this episode, I chat with Megan Brannan, mom to a five-year-old boy named Rory, diagnosed with autism. Megan shares her journey from early concerns about Rory's speech delay to facing long waitlists for a diagnosis, all while navigating COVID-19 hurdles. She emphasizes the importance of trusting parental instincts when developmental delays are present, especially when medical professionals encourage a “wait and see” approach. We also dive into Rory's struggles with ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and how sensory challenges impact his eating. Megan shares how feeding therapy, though slow, has been a crucial step in helping Rory expand his list of safe foods. If you've ever felt unheard as a parent or struggled to navigate your child's needs, this episode offers valuable insights and support. Key Topics: - Recognizing early signs of autism in speech delays. - Megan's persistence in switching pediatricians after feeling dismissed. - Long waitlists for autism diagnoses and how to manage the system. - Rory's journey with ARFID and the role of feeding therapy. - Advocating for your child's needs, including adding sensory challenges to IEPs. - The emotional journey of seeing a child hit milestones, like talking. Actionable Tips for Parents: 1. Trust your gut: If you feel something's not right with your child's development, don't hesitate to seek a second opinion. 2. Explore private testing options: If waitlists are long, consider alternative routes like private assessments or consulting school psychologists. 3. Leverage IEPs: Work with your child's school to include food-related support in their IEP if sensory issues impact eating. Resources: - Help Me Grow: https://www.helpmegrow.org – Early intervention services. - Akron Children's Hospital: https://www.akronchildrens.org – Feeding therapy and pediatric services. About Megan: Megan Brannan is a devoted mom to her 5-year-old son, Rory, who has Autism and ARFID. After noticing developmental delays at 15 months, Megan faced a long and challenging journey to secure an Autism diagnosis. Rory's ARFID, driven by sensory and anxiety issues, limits him to a small selection of safe foods. With the support of her family and therapists, Megan is dedicated to helping Rory grow and thrive despite these challenges. Instagram: @MegBran Related Episodes: - Understanding Autism in Girls - Feeding Therapy and ARFID: What You Need to Know Connect with The Autism Dad: - Website: https://www.theautismdad.com - Instagram: @theautismdad – https://www.instagram.com/theautismdad This Weeks Sponsors Learn More: Grokkoli Hey parents! Is your child struggling with math? Meet Grokkoli, an AI tutor that helps kids progress multiple grade levels in months. Grokkoli identifies where your child struggles, meets them at their level, and is effective even for kids with learning disabilities, ensuring they get the support they need. Currently supporting K-5 math, Grokkoli is expanding to grow with your child, making it a great alternative to human tutors at a lower cost. Try Grokkoli free for 7 days! Visit grokkoli.com and use code “theautismdad” for 50% off your first month. Learn More: Mightier Mightier helps kids self-regulate emotionally through biofeedback-based video games. Learn more and get a discount at Visit Mightier. Use code “theautismdad22” to save 10%.
Interviewees: Raffi Najarian and Justin Ramsey Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Description: In this conversation, Lisa Meeks interviews Raffi Najarian and Justin Ramsey, both pediatric rehabilitation physicians with cerebral palsy. They discuss their journey to medical school and the challenges they faced along the way. Raffi shares his experience of applying to medical school and the support he received from his family. Justin talks about the internal barriers he faced and the importance of finding the right mentor. They also discuss the challenges they encountered during medical school, including access barriers. In this conversation, Raffi Najarian and Justin Ramsey discuss their experiences as medical students with disabilities. They share the challenges they faced in anatomy lab and how they overcame them. They also talk about dealing with difficult faculty members and the importance of kindness and feedback in medical training. Raffi and Justin explain why they chose physiatry as their specialty and the impact they have on their patients. They emphasize the importance of visibility and representation for individuals with disabilities in the medical field. Finally, they offer advice for students with disabilities who are considering a career in medicine. Keywords: physiatry, medical education, doctors with disabilities, cerebral palsy, pediatric rehabilitation, med school applications, accessibility, accommodations, disability representation Transcript: https://bit.ly/3yuxJf8 Bios: Justin Ramsey, M.D. is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is sub-specialty boarded in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. He graduated from the Kansas University School of Medicine. He then completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation training at the Kansas University Medical Center and a fellowship program in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City, MO). Dr. Ramsey spent several years as faculty with the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship program at Children's Mercy Hospital and the Kansas University Medical Center's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. He has served as chair of the Advocacy Committee for the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and has served on its Communications Committee. Currently, he works at a private pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Bethany Children's Health Center) near Oklahoma City, which specializes in the care of children with disabilities. In collaboration with neurology and OU Health Science Center's neurosurgery department, he has created Oklahoma's joint pediatric movement clinic. He currently serves as the Associate Medical Director for the Movement clinic and Cerebral Palsy. He volunteers as a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Justin has hemiparetic cerebral palsy and is active in local advocacy. He is married to his wife (Kendra) and has 2 beautiful young children (Ryan and Reese), who keep his family busy. Medical and disability education are some of his major subjects of interest. He is grateful for early college experiences in working with individuals with disabilities while volunteering at Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc in his hometown of Emporia, KS. Dr. Raffi Najarian has been in practice since 2013. He is a pediatric physiatrist and director of the Spasticity Clinic at Akron Children's Hospital. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, he completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio in Cleveland. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Najarian has a special interest in cerebral palsy, spasticity management, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and concussion management. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, and served on the latter's Lifespan Committee. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Raffi has diplegic cerebral palsy and is an advocate for children and adults with disabilities. He serves as a member of the United Cerebral Palsy Research Committee and on the board of directors for Adaptive Sports Ohio, while participating as an active member of the Akron Rhinos wheelchair rugby team. Produced by: Gabe Abrams and Dr. Lisa Meeks. Audio editor: Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan Resources: Professional Learning Series - United Cerebral Palsy, UCP Research Initiative & Committee - United Cerebral Palsy, Physicians' Perceptions Of People With Disability And Their Health Care https://www.yourcpf.org https://cprn.org
Episode Summary:In this episode, Rob Gorski sits down with Dr. Usman Ali to discuss the nuances of pediatric dentistry, especially in relation to children with special needs such as autism and sensory processing disorders. Dr. Ali shares his insights on preventive care, strategies for reducing dental anxiety, and the options available for sedation and general anesthesia in a pediatric setting.About the Guest:Dr. Usman Ali is a dedicated pediatric dentist who has been practicing for over seven years. After completing his residency at the University of Rochester, he joined Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio. Dr. Ali specializes in treating pediatric patients, including those with special needs, and is deeply committed to making dental care accessible and comfortable for children facing various challenges.Resources Mentioned:Akron Children's Hospital Dental Clinic Website: Akron Children's Hospital Dental ClinicSocial Media: Links to follow Akron Children's Hospital on Facebook for updates and support.About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for the last 15 years. Connect with Rob: theautismdad.linkMentioned in this episode:Learn More: GoallyThe Goally tablet is focused on fostering independence in kids without the distractions of ads, social media, or potentially harmful content. Unlike Kindle and iPad tablets, Goally's Tablet exclusively features educational apps like Khan Academy, Duolingo ABC, and Starfall, and is entirely controlled by parents. Goally's Kids Calendar helps kids with things like task management. Kids also learn life skills through video classes and pre-made routines, enhancing their independence. For more information, you can visit getgoally.com and use the code “theautismdad” to save 10% off your order.Visit GoallyLearn more about ABLEnowABLEnow – tax-advantaged savings accounts for eligible individuals with disabilities. Learn if you, or someone you know, is eligible to open an ABLEnow account at ABLEnow.com. ABLEnowLearn More About Super Duper PublicationsHello, parents and educators! Enhance your child's learning with Super Duper Publications! Our tools, designed by experts in speech-language and occupational therapy, include engaging games, books, and card decks perfect for any time, anywhere learning. With options for hands-on and digital learning, plus hundreds of free resources, we cater to all children, including those with diverse needs. Dive into fun and effective education at superduperinc.com and use the code "theautismdad10" to save 10%.Visit Super Duper Publications
This episode features Dr. Julie Wei, Division Director at Akron Children's Hospital. Here, she discusses the inspiration behind writing her new book “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing: Using Checklists for Personal, Professional, and Psychological Safety”, what she is most focused on and excited about today, advice for emerging physician leaders, and more.
Jury Duty ScamBeware of a jury duty scam circulating in Summit County, as authorities issue a warning about fraudulent calls threatening fines and arrest for alleged failure to appear. Scammers may demand payments in Bitcoin, falsely claiming that judges accept cryptocurrencies. Summit County government offices do not accept such payments. The scammers may pose as deputies, using real names and ranks of law enforcement personnel, along with spoofed phone numbers to mimic authentic Summit County Sheriff's Office calls. Residents are urged to hang up immediately, verify the call's legitimacy by contacting dispatch at 330-643-2181, and be cautious as the Sheriff's Office does not make such calls regarding warrants or fines.Almost Shooting a BuchtelA 15-year-old was arrested by Akron police outside Buchtel CLC after a fight. Safety team members observed three male teens in a fight, and one, not a student at the school, was seen with what appeared to be a concealed firearm. The school resource officer and safety team struggled to restrain the armed teen, who reportedly tried reaching for the firearm during the scuffle. The recovered weapon was identified as an AR-style airsoft gun with a loaded magazine containing live .223 caliber ammunition. The 15-year-old, sustaining minor injuries, was taken to Akron Children's Hospital, and charges are pending based on the investigation. SourceHe Got Shot in the Face For Not Sharing His Potato ChipsThis story has been updated.Akron police arrested a man in a nonfatal shooting that left a 31-year-old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the face after he declined to share a bag of potato chips, according to an Akron Police Department news release.Soon after the Tuesday night shooting on the 40 block of Stanton Avenue, investigators identified a 42-year-old as a person of interest. The next day at about 6:30 p.m., officers spotted the man boarding a bus at the Metro Transit on South Broadway Street.With help from a Regional Transit Authority officer, police stopped the bus at South Broadway Street and East Thornton Street and took the man into custody. He was found in possession of a firearm, which may have been used in the shooting.Officers charged him with felonious assault and weapons under disability.Free Art Every ThursdayFeel free to break that early winter funk by visiting AAM to see some funky art! We are free every single Thursday. Keep in mind the parking may not be free.Hower House MuseumThe Hower House was completed in 1871 and was built by John Henry Hower, a leading Akron industrialist who was active in the milling, reaping, and cereal industries. Hower would become known as the “Father of Akron Industry.” The house has three floors with a ballroom and servants' areas on the third floor. Two and a half acres of lawn and stately trees provide a green island of tranquility for The University of Akron campus community. Today, Hower House remains one of the finest and best-preserved examples of its style in the country. It is supported by private donations, the Hower House Museum Guild, and The University of Akron. The house has become a lasting symbol of an era of elegance in America.Tours are Friday and Saturday 12-3 and Sundays 1-4. Tickets are $10 with discounts for students, seniors and kidsFor more information see https://www.uakron.edu/howerhousemuseum/the-house/Akron Schools Join Banning PhonesAkron schools have joined the national trend of...
Today Jan is joined by Darla Helmick, LISW-S, who has been a licensed social worker in Ohio for over 30 years, working as a child welfare caseworker/supervisor and as a medical social worker. She currently works in the emergency department at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH. Darla is also a contracted trainer for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program and trains Ohio professionals in Child Sexual Abuse curriculum and forensic interviewing of child victims of abuse. After being inspired by Jan's story on Netflix and Peacock, Darla incorporated Jan's story into the Child Sexual Abuse training curriculum for child welfare professionals in Ohio.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:
Sydney Powell, 23, has been convicted of the brutal murder of her mother, 50-year-old Brenda Powell, following the revelation of Sydney's expulsion from college. The jury's verdict included charges of murder, felony assault, and tampering with evidence. As the verdicts were read, a visibly distraught Sydney Powell sobbed in the courtroom, marking the culmination of a trial that delved into the depths of her mental health and the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful day in March 2020. On March 3, 2020, Sydney's father, Steven Powell, went online to try to pay her tuition but couldn't access the portal. When he confronted his daughter, she confessed that she had been expelled from Mount Union University and had been keeping it a secret for months. After Steven told his wife, she returned home from her job at Akron Children's Hospital as a child life specialist to discuss the matter with her daughter. Officials from Mount Union University testified that while they were on the phone with Brenda, they heard repeated thuds and screaming, and then the call disconnected. One of the officials tried to call back, and Sydney answered, pretending to be her mother. However, the official did not believe her and called the police. Prosecutors say that Sydney repeatedly beat her mom in the head with the cast iron skillet, retrieved a steak knife, and stabbed her nearly 30 times. "She had to switch weapons and keep attacking her," assistant prosecutor Brian Stano told jurors. "That is purposeful. That is trying to end someone." After the attack, Sydney shattered a window to stage a break-in, according to prosecutors. When the police arrived, Sydney claimed an intruder had entered the house, her mother told her to run, and upon her return, she found her mother on the floor. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Educators know mental health must be treated like physical health - it's a basic need that must be met for students to be able to successfully learn and grow in our schools. But, since even before the pandemic, there's been a growing mental health crisis among children. Dr. Ariana Hoet, executive clinical director for Nationwide Children's Hospital's On Our Sleeves program, joins the Ohio Education Association for this episode to discuss factors that contribute to the crisis, what can be done to support students in schools, and the resources available to help educators help kids. In this episode, we also hear some of the message and a new resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that was shared with educators as part OEA's first-ever Public Education Matters Day celebrations across the state.IMPORTANT RESOURCES | Click here to learn more about On Our Sleeves, and check out some of the following resources for educators: GoNoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com/tags/L2nZb2/all-the-feels Teacher curriculums: https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-wellness-tools-guides/educator-sign-up Sign up for teacher listserv: https://www.onoursleeves.org/sign-up (just click educator) Follow On Our Sleeves on Instagram at @onoursleevesofficial and On Our Sleeves on Facebook. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.MORE DETAILS | Click here to learn more about the Public Education Matters Day celebrations around the state. Featured Public Education Matters guests: Dr. Ariana Hoet, PhD, On Our Sleeves Executive Clinical Director Ariana Hoet, pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital and executive clinical director of On Our Sleeves, is the driving force behind its mission of providing educational resources that break stigmas, increase mental health literacy, and support children's mental health. Dr. Hoet believes all children and families should have a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible. That enthusiasm extends into her desire for making sure that people of all backgrounds are accepted and celebrated – a passion born from her own experience as an immigrant to the U.S. from Venezuela. Her work in this arena led her to being recognized as a Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan by the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs and an “EXTRAordinary” Volunteer by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio for her work within the Spanish-speaking community. Dr. Hoet works in Pediatric Primary Care where she serves primarily Latino and Somali immigrant children. She is also a clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University, with a role in training the next generation of behavioral health professionals who will tackle the emerging mental health crisis in children. Dr. Hoet has become a go-to national expert for outlets including USA Today, CNN, Good Morning America, and Newsweek because she is a vital public voice for youth mental health, and also because she has made an impact on countless young lives in her clinical practice. The work of On Our Sleeves and Dr. Hoet helped draw U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy to Nationwide Children's in October of 2022 to discuss the county's growing pediatric mental health crisis. In panel discussions before central Ohio business executives at Nationwide Children's, and with hundreds of college students at Otterbein University, Dr. Hoet and Dr. Murthy spoke passionately about addressing often-misunderstood mental health challenges. Dr. Hoet is the proud mom of a toddler and enjoys family time, dancing, and Ohio State football. She is also involved in Latino community events, both personally and professionally. Dr. Hoet is the co-founder and vice president of Parenting Culture, a national non-profit for culturally responsive and inclusive parenting resources and a board member of Proyecto Mariposas, the Columbus non-profit serving Latina mothers and daughters. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from The Ohio State University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She completed her residency at The University of Colorado School of Medicine and a post-doctoral fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital. Jeff Wensing, Ohio Education Association Vice PresidentA high school math teacher in Parma City Schools, Jeff Wensing has been a public education advocate and leader for more than 30 years. Jeff served as President of the Parma Education Association from 2012-2018 and as President of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) from 2016-2018. One of Jeff's accomplishments as a local and district leader was organizing members and the community to elect a new Parma Board of Education majority in 2017.Jeff has served on OEA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee and President's Cabinet, as Vice Chair of OEA's District Leaders Council, and as a member of the Fiscal Fitness Review Committee and Systemic Practices Committee.Since his election as OEA Vice President in 2019, Jeff has continued to emphasize the importance of organizing members throughout the state. He believes the OEA must support locals in order to both maintain and grow membership.Jeff believes it is critical to listen to members before decisions are made, ensure communication throughout the process, and engage in full transparency. In his second term as Vice President, he has continued to focus on the OEA's strategic issues, shared values, and the students members work with each day. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on September 20 and September 30, 2023.
Akron Children's opens pediatric behavioral health center in Mansfield: https://www.richlandsource.com/2023/08/22/akron-childrens-opens-pediatric-behavioral-health-center-in-mansfield/ Today - we're taking a closer look at a pressing concern: the state of pediatric behavioral health in our community.Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Title: Breastfeeding Part 2 Target Audience This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards. Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Review the physiology of breastfeeding, expected weight gain in an exclusively breastfed infant and how breastmilk changes as an infant ages. Review breastfeeding in an infant with bronchiolitis who may be tachypneic and the risk of aspiration. Review changes in breastfeeding recommendations from the AAP and WHO. Faculty: Planning Committee: Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Course Directors: Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Referral Group Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp Carly Dulabon, MD — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Akron Children's Hospital Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses. Released 7/3/2023, Expires 7/3/2026 The direct link to the course is provided below: COMING SOON!!
This educational podcast series is brought to you by the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Project Firstline. CDC's Project Firstline provides innovative and accessible resources so all healthcare workers can learn about infection control in health care. Episode 1 focuses on the local infectious disease hot topic of Measles, how to control the spread of respiratory illnesses in your office and the importance of vaccines and vaccine protocol.Moderator & Contributor: Sarah Adams, MD - Pediatrician with Akron Children's Hospital in Hudson, Ohio. Community Outreach promoting healthy lifestyles mentally and physically in Children and Adolescence has led her to start her own podcast called “Growing Up With Dr. Sarah”. Medical Experts:Deepa Mukundan, MD - Consultant for pediatric infectious disease at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital – Toledo and a Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at University of Toledo College of Medicine. Eva Johnson, MD - Works in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics at Rainbow and has a special interest in nutrition, pediatric mental health, and health equity and is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University. RESOURCEShttps://ohioaap.org/project-firstlinehttps://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.htmlhttps://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/infection-prevention-and-control/project-firstline/https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/admin-protocols.html https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/c59721dc-7e63-4ca7-9a18-137b434bd1cc/fact-sheet-strep-a-stss.pdf https://pids.org/pediatric-asp-toolkit/outpatient-settings/how-to-guide-starting-an-outpatient-asp/ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-and-child-care/Pages/when-to-keep-your-child-home-from-child-care.aspx
This educational podcast series is brought to you by the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Project Firstline. CDC's Project Firstline provides innovative and accessible resources so all healthcare workers can learn about infection control in health care. Episode 2 focuses on the local infectious disease hot topic of Strep A, prioritizing outpatient antibiotic stewardship, navigating drug shortages and reviewing when is it is safe for patients to return to school. Moderator & Contributor: Sarah Adams, MD - Pediatrician with Akron Children's Hospital in Hudson, Ohio. Community Outreach promoting healthy lifestyles mentally and physically in Children and Adolescence has led her to start her own podcast called “Growing Up With Dr. Sarah”.Medical Experts:Deepa Mukundan, MD - Consultant for pediatric infectious disease at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital – Toledo and a Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at University of Toledo College of Medicine.Eva Johnson, MD - Works in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics at Rainbow and has a special interest in nutrition, pediatric mental health, and health equity and is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University.RESOURCEShttps://ohioaap.org/project-firstlinehttps://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.htmlhttps://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/infection-prevention-and-control/project-firstline/https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/admin-protocols.html https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/c59721dc-7e63-4ca7-9a18-137b434bd1cc/fact-sheet-strep-a-stss.pdf https://pids.org/pediatric-asp-toolkit/outpatient-settings/how-to-guide-starting-an-outpatient-asp/ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-and-child-care/Pages/when-to-keep-your-child-home-from-child-care.aspx
Summary: Measles has been called “the most infectious disease doctors know”. When exposed, 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people will become ill with measles. Learn the basics about measles including how to identify and treat the disease. The 2022-2023 central Ohio measles outbreak is discussed including lessons learned and how to prevent future outbreaks. Moderator: Dr. David Karas, Akron Children's HospitalGuests:Dr. Matthew Washam, Nationwide Children's HospitalDr. Asma Mobin-Uddin, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center & Nationwide Children's Hospital
In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the dynamic relationship of "Neurology and Neurosurgery;" including the proximal and respectful collaboration between these two fields of medicine, and areas of interdisciplinary training available at the resident level. Additionally, some time is spent discussing imposter syndrome in medicine and the growing need for women and minorities in the fields of neurology and neurosurgery. Come learn about neurology and neurosurgery as our guests, Dr. Blake Buletko and Dr. Julie Chen, share personal and professional anecdotes from their lives. Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Julie Chen is a pediatric neurosurgeon who completed her neurosurgery residency and epilepsy surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic followed by a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Chen currently serves as the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. References: Bone I, Fuller G. NEUROSURGERY AND THE NEUROLOGIST. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 2002;73:i1-i2.Support the show
Today we have with us my friend and teammate Ryan Cohen. Ryan is a Athlete Engagement Manager for the We Defy Foundation in the Midwest & Rocky Mountain Regions. The We Defy Foundation is a foundation started to help disabled combat veterans get started in Jiu Jitsu all around the United States. We Defy has given out over 600 athlete scholarships, there are over 500 affiliate gyms across 45 states. Ryan got started as an Ambassador with We Defy, he was then moved up to a Mentor position. But he was interested in doing more so they made him the Athlete Engagement Manager. That was a little too much for him to handle alone so now there are two other people helping with different regions. Ryan went into the Marine Corp after high school. He served for four years and did two combat tours in Iraq during his time in the military. Ryan is passionate about helping other combat veterans thrive in life after the military. He has an undergrad in business from Akron University and got his MBA while working for Akron Children's Hospital. Ryan was looking for something more as he was struggling mentally with PTSD and moved on to help his father part time in a consulting business to allow him to have more time to get involved with the We Defy Foundation. If you would like more information about the We Defy Foundation please visit their website. https://wedefyfoundation.org/ If you want to contact the show you can go to https://www.uncensoredhumanity.com/ and fill out the Contact Us form. Or email us at uncensoredhumanitypodcast@gmail.com. Feel free to ask a question to any of our regular guests, let us know if you have a topic you want us to cover or just let us know what you think of the episode. We look forward to hearing from you. © 2018 Uncensored Humanity Artwork by Kathryn Kidwell Intro music Rover by S Strong – available on Youtube audio library Outro music Whitestick by S Strong – available on Youtube audio library
Bullying is still a major issue, especially online. Psychologist with Akron Children's Hospital, Dr. Katrina Hermetet, joined Ray. They talked about cyber bullying, signs that a child is being bullied, how to help your child, and more.
Bullying is still a major issue, especially online. Psychologist with Akron Children's Hospital, Dr. Katrina Hermetet, joined Ray. They talked about cyber bullying, signs that a child is being bullied, how to help your child, and more.
Spine enthusiasts, rejoice! An expert panel joins the podcast to discuss and debate the techniques, indications, and all aspects of performing Posterior Column Osteotomies for pediatric spine deformity. Your hosts are Lorena Floccari from Akron Children's Hospital, Kenneth Illingworth from Cedars-Sinai Hospital LA, and Craig Louer from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Music by A. A. Alto. Expert Panel: Haemish Crawford, FRACS. Starship Children's Hospital; Auckland, New Zealand James O. Sanders, MD. University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC Suken A. Shah, MD. Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington, DE Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS. Scottish Rite Hospital; Dallas, TX This installment is performed in conjunction with the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (JPOSNA). The Feb 1, 2023 release of JPOSNA includes a critical concepts review article on PCO technique and use in addition to a transcript form of this panel discussion. February 2022 JPOSNA Table of Contents: https://jposna.org/index.php/jposna PCOs in AIS Current Concepts Review: https://jposna.org/index.php/jposna/article/view/638 PCO Expert Panel: https://jposna.org/index.php/jposna/article/view/639
Dr. Michelle Levitt from the Sports Medicine department at Akron Children's Hospital joined Ray. They talked about the four pillars of performance for young athletes.
Dr. Michelle Levitt from the Sports Medicine department at Akron Children's Hospital joined Ray. They talked about the four pillars of performance for young athletes.
This episode features Christine Young, Chief Nursing Officer at Akron Children's. Here, she discusses her vast experience in nursing leadership, challenges surrounding workforce shortages & how they affect access to care, different ways to support providers & staff in order to increase retention rates, and more.
This episode features Christine Young, Chief Nursing Officer at Akron Children's. Here, she discusses her vast experience in nursing leadership, challenges surrounding workforce shortages & how they affect access to care, different ways to support providers & staff in order to increase retention rates, and more.
Bullying is a major issue within schools. Now, the kids can't get away from it due to social media. Ray talked with Dr. Katrina Hermetet, Psychologist with Akron Children's Hospital. They discussed signs to look for in children, taking action, and more.
Bullying is a major issue within schools. Now, the kids can't get away from it due to social media. Ray talked with Dr. Katrina Hermetet, Psychologist with Akron Children's Hospital. They discussed signs to look for in children, taking action, and more.
Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety, suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle Monday night. Medical director of Akron Children's Sports Medicine department, Dr. Joe Congeni, joined Ray. They discussed the injury, protocols, and more.
Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety, suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle Monday night. Medical director of Akron Children's Sports Medicine department, Dr. Joe Congeni, joined Ray. They discussed the injury, protocols, and more.
RSV numbers in children have gone down but flu numbers are up. Dr. Rob McGregor with Akron Children's Hospital joined Ray to talk about precautions, treatments, and when to see a doctor or go to the emergency room.
RSV numbers in children have gone down but flu numbers are up. Dr. Rob McGregor with Akron Children's Hospital joined Ray to talk about precautions, treatments, and when to see a doctor or go to the emergency room.
This is the audio-only version of our twice-weekly cyber security talk show, teissTalk. Join us twice a week for free by visiting www.teiss.co.uk/teisstalkThe panel discussion is titledteissTalk: What can the arms race with the attackers teach us?What can you share to help educate end users about the tools, techniques and tactics of attackers?Are attackers getting more sophisticated, or do we keep making the same mistakes?How can you develop more effective security awareness programmes?This episode is hosted by Geoff Whitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffwhite247/Steven F. Fox, Deputy CISO, Policy & Program Management, State of Washingtonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenffoxmba/Jamie Moles, Senior Technical Marketing Manager, ExtraHophttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemoles/Adam Gordon, Edutainer & SME, ITProTVhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-gordon-0408981/Troy Stairwalt, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, Akron Children's Hospitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-stairwalt/
Dr. Evelyn Scott Pangonis, Doctor of Infectious Disease at Akron Children's Hospital, joined Ray to talk about the RSV and the Flu. They discussed holiday precautions, signs to look for, and more.
Dr. Evelyn Scott Pangonis, Doctor of Infectious Disease at Akron Children's Hospital, joined Ray to talk about the RSV and the Flu. They discussed holiday precautions, signs to look for, and more.
In this audio interview medical reporter and consumer columnist, Betty Lin Fisher, speaks with Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital. During this conversation we explain what the Safe Kids Ohio is, review car seat safety information, and provide informative guidance for the proper age and weight restrictions.
Dr. Michael Bigham, Akron Children's Hospital Chief Quality Officer, joined Ray to talk about RSV, Respiratory syncytial virus. There is an uptick in cases among children which is causing concern for parents and medical professionals. Dr. Bigham talks about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and more.
We're now only three weeks until the midterms and today, we're focusing on the critical issue of abortion rights. We've talked about it before and we will keep talking about it until we are all guaranteed the right to choose for ourselves when (or if) to become a parent. The hosts are joined by Christina Ward, a woman in North Carolina who wrote an op-ed about how important abortion access has been for her personally. Amanda then sits down with Dr. Diana Greene Foster, the director of the Turnaway Study, which looked at the lasting effects of having – or being denied – an abortion. Finally, Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to early voting, Stacey Abrams, and the Akron Children's Hospital in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”With the election just around the corner, it's time to organize - and who better to help us rally our squad than Amy Schumer? On Tuesday, October 25th, she'll be joining us for an interactive event where everyone –including Amy– will pick at least 10 friends that we can reach out to about what's at stake in this election.And if you can't make it, don't worry we still got you! You can visit RWBVotes to claim the friends that you're committing to talk to about this election and get personalized support from us. You can find more information at RWBVotes.com.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.
Our 1800th episode finds an eerie resemblance between the stories we reported the last week of September 1992 — fighting to secure state-level rights in Colorado and California … and oh, that Florida — and today's conservative trends. And in NewsWrap: more than 10,000 opponents of queer rights march through the streets of Istanbul demanding a ban on “LGBTQ propaganda,” Roman Catholic bishops in Belgium defy the Vatican to authorize celebrations affirming same-gender couples, the U.S. Southern Baptist Convention cuts ties with two LGBTQ-welcoming congregations, the Mexican state of Durango gets marriage equality by gubernatorial decree, the U.S. state of Montana yields to an injunction blocking its ban on birth certificate gender changes, Tennessee's Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio come under fire because of their gender-affirming care programs for young people, a Texas judge expands her injunction to halt “child abuse” investigations into P-FLAG and other families of transgender youth, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Marcos Najera and M.R. Raquel (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the September 26, 2022 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/
When you've heard more nos than you can count, how do you have the courage to try again? How do you maintain the belief that your dream is possible? Did you know that the fear of failure or hearing NOs freezes people up to the point that they rather not dream than risk failing?Well what if I told you that in order to get to a Yes you have to hear Nos. In order to dream big you must DO despite fear. On today's episode we have Jason Gibson, Co Founder of Inspire Unity a crowdfunding platform bringing people together through a cause they love. They started this at 19 and 20 years old, during the pandemic. He talks about how they started from ground 0, raised money for a cat rescue, children's cancer research and a dog rescue!You'll learn the power of no, the impact of working with others, and how to find light in the dark. Links mentioned:Inspire Unity on InstagramInspire Unity Website HereThe Dog Project Partner They will be raising funds in October : HereJoey's Project (In Correspondence with Akron Children's Hospital) : HereEnjoyed today's episode? Share a screenshot on Instagram Story and let me know your #1 takeaway. Host: Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bellarescues/Thank you for the gift of your time.Sending you much love and light!Raquel
Earlier this summer we had a chance to welcome Tara's sister Jessica Gaskell back to the podcast. Jessica is mom to our WanderLuxe Warrior, Joey, who has been fighting cancer since he was 18 months old. On our first WanderLuxe Warrior episode (which you can listen to here) covers the introduction to our childhood cancer awareness initiative and Joey and his family's story. In this episode we talk about what has happened in the past year, what is on the horizon and the recently launched "The Joey Project" which will help raise money for the Akron Children's Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, where Joey receives treatment. Click here to learn more and donate! Follow @wanderluxedestinations for more updates on Joey!
Pension lump sums will be much LOWER in 2023 than 2022. Listen to Kevin give a brief intro on what is going on and then cut into a replay of episode 62, recorded in December 2020 on the same topic. Learn timing considerations on how to optimize your pension benefits by understanding the key variables -- interest rates and mortality -- that determine your lump sum. Company pension plans specifically discussed include Akron Children's Hospital, Bridgestone, FirstEnergy, Goodyear, Kaiser, Mercy Health, and Rockwell Automation. Need help with your specific lump sum option? If you are eligible for a lump sum, don't delay. To give proper advice, your pension decision must be made within the context of your overall financial life plan, and this takes some time to thoughtfully put together. Call 855-TWD-PLAN (855-893-7526) or visit https://www.truewealthdesign.com/contact to get expert help. Whether you have a pension from your company or not, you'll benefit from this episode. Why? Anyone can invest money with an insurance company and receive a lifetime income in the form of annuity payments. So these considerations are universal in crafting your retirement income plan. Want more information on pension claiming strategies? Listen to Episode 38 here: https://www.truewealthdesign.com/ep-38-pension-lump-sum-or-monthly-payment Key topics on this episode: 0:38 - Why we're pulling this show from the archives 8:53 - What you need to know about lump sums 14:22 - Why this matters 15:58 - Segment Rates 21:43 - What To Expect In The Future 26:02 - Spreadsheet Story 30:28 - Closing Thoughts
Looking forward to seeing you at our 10th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery August 30th for an exciting day of practice changing learning and debate with our friends from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Children's Mercy Kansas City, #APSA, Akron Children's Hospital, #JPedSurg, Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA & John R. Oishei Children's Hospital! Register today! https://gcmd.co/3QR4isf Don't forget to like and subscribe to see more entertaining medical educational videos! See more lectures, articles, and more on the Stay Current app: https://www.globalcastmd.com/stay-current-app-download
Diagnosing Autism can be a very daunting process. In some cases, especially in adults, the process can take several doctors, a multitude of tests and questions, and in some cases a fair amount of out-of-pocket expense.So why do we bother? For some, it is a simple need to know for certain what we already suspect. In the case of our children or a young adult, it could mean the difference between obtaining helpful services or having services that are possible but out of reach.This visit we talk with Dr. Allison Burke, the director of the diagnostic clinic at Akron Children's Hospital. We'll get a glimpse of the diagnostic process and how Akron Children's is working to make the diagnosis process a more pleasant and workable experience.Support the showThanks for Listening! Get In Touch: Aspieland.org@gmail.com John@aspieland.org Help Us Produce More: https://www.aspieland.org/donate Join the Family: https://www.aspieland.org/subscribe
What you'll learn in this podcast episode With increasing demands from institutional investors, employees, consumers, and shareholders around ESG priorities, how are company boards assuring that they are shaping business strategy to be responsive to these expectations? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, partner at Tapestry Networks, explores the role of boards in bringing a strategic mindset to advancing ESG issues with Virginia Addicott, former president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical and board member of both CDW Corporation and Element Fleet Management. Listen in as the two discuss how the board's own diversity can humanize the elements of creating sustainable corporate cultures and creating meaningful organizational change. Featured Guest: Virginia Addicott Virginia Addicott recently retired as president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical®, a leading North American expedited freight carrier located in Green, Ohio. Virginia joined FedEx Custom Critical in 1986 and quickly worked her way up the ranks, holding director positions in various departments where she placed a strong focus on organizational culture, customer satisfaction and developing people. In each role, Virginia used technology to improve productivity. By streamlining processes she has improved efficiency and enhanced communication capabilities to move the company forward. Virginia has been recognized for her leadership both at work and in the community. In recent years she has been inducted into the Northeastern Ohio Business Hall of Fame (2013), received the Women of Power Award from the Akron Urban League (2013), and also received the Leadership Excellence Award from the National Diversity Council (2014). She has also been named to the Inside Business Power 100 list for the past six years (2011-2016) and the Crain's Cleveland Business Power 150 (2014). She was also named honorary chair for the 2015 Bridgestone Invitational Tournament, the first-ever woman to be named honorary chairperson for the tournament. Virginia earned a Bachelor of Science degree (‘85) and an EMBA (‘95) from Kent State University. In 2013 she was appointed by Ohio Governor John Kasich to the Kent State Board of Trustees. She is past chair of The Boys and Girls Club of the Western Reserve and past chair of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on a number of other boards, including Akron Children's Hospital, the Akron Community Foundation and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Featured Host: Marsha Ershaghi Hames Marsha is a partner with Tapestry Networks and a leader of our corporate governance practice. She advises non-executive directors, C-suite executives, and in-house counsel on issues related to governance, culture transformation, board leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining Tapestry, Marsha was a managing director of strategy and development at LRN, Inc. a global governance, risk and compliance firm. She specialized in the alignment of leaders and organizations for effective corporate governance and organizational culture transformation. Her view is that compliance is no longer merely a legal matter but a strategic and reputational priority. Marsha has been interviewed and cited by the media including CNBC, CNN, Ethisphere, HR Magazine, Compliance Week, The FCPA Report, Entrepreneur.com, Chief Learning Officer, ATD Talent & Development, Corporate Counsel Magazine, the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and more. She hosted the “PRINCIPLED” Podcast, profiling the stories of some of the top transformational leaders in business. Marsha serves as an expert fellow on USC's Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making and on the advisory boards of LMH Strategies, Inc. an integrative supply chain advisory firm and Compliance.ai, a regulatory change management firm. Marsha holds an Ed.D. and MA from Pepperdine University. Her research was on the role of ethical leadership as an enabler of organizational culture change. Her BA is from the University of Southern California. She is a certified compliance and ethics professional. Principled Podcast Transcription Intro: Welcome to the Principled Podcast brought to you by LRN. The Principled Podcast brings together the collective wisdom on ethics, business and compliance, transformative stories of leadership, and inspiring workplace culture. Listen in to discover valuable strategies from our community of business leaders and workplace changemakers. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: With increasing demands from institutional investors, employees, consumers, shareholders around ESG priorities, how are corporate boards ensuring that their companies are assessing, measuring, and shaping business strategy to be responsive to these expectations? Hello, and welcome to another episode of LRN's Principled Podcast. I'm your guest host, Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, a partner at Tapestry Networks. Today, I'm joined by Virginia Addicott, the former president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical. Virginia serves on the board of CDW Corporation and Element Fleet Management. We're going to be talking about the critical role of boards in shaping ethical corporate culture and why board diversity is essential to creating meaningful organizational change. Virginia is a real expert in the space, having carved out an impressive career in operations and innovation in logistics at a time when relatively few women were in the industry. Virginia joined FedEx Custom Critical in 1986 and quickly worked her way up the ranks holding director positions in various departments where she placed a strong focus on organizational culture, customer satisfaction, and developing people. Virginia has been inducted into the Northeastern Ohio Business Hall of Fame. She's received the Women of Power Award from the Akron Urban League and received the Leadership Excellence Award from the National Diversity Council. Virginia, thank you for coming on the Principled Podcast. Virginia Addicott: Well, thank you very much for having me. It's a pleasure to be here. Thank you. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: So let's get started from the top. You had such an accomplished career. You retired as president and CEO at FedEx Custom Critical before turning to a distinguished career of service on both corporate and nonprofit boards. Maybe to start, just share a little bit more about your journey and how these experiences have helped shape and prepare you for the lens of oversight and board service. Virginia Addicott: Yes, Absolutely. As you have mentioned, I had a really terrific career at the FedEx corporation leading the FedEx Custom Critical organization. I was with the organization for a little over 33 years. Unbelievable in this day and age I think. But I really did have a terrific career because I started out in the ranks and moved my way up quite quickly. I think really starting out really... I'll say doing the doing, having your hands dirty, and really in the operations really did shape and prepare me for ascending to the role of president and CEO because I really understood how the organization worked, how the people worked together. And through that 33 years, one of the biggest things that I did see was that culture is everything to an organization and how you treat your employees with fairness and dignity and making sure they know that they're valued in their work really makes the difference in how you can execute a strategy. And I love strategy, but without having a really engaged workforce, it's very difficult to take any strategy and put it into play. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: As you came through this, I would say, observation of the importance of the intersection of not just the execution, but the how we get there, there were relatively few examples of female leaders in your industry. A lot of how we look at the lens of decisions can be informed by our own personal and professional experiences. Tell us a little bit more about how your experience of perhaps being the first woman or the only woman in a room shaped how you took your next steps in your career and maybe some of the lessons that you're carrying forward into the boardroom. Virginia Addicott: Well, definitely when I began my career back in the '80s, the later '80s and 90s, you're right, there weren't that many women in the leadership levels of our industry and the transportation industry. And of course today, much different story to that. But one of the things that it was absolutely apparent to me is the whole need for diversity around a table, because one of the things that I witnessed was that when you have the same types of people all sitting around a table and they've had maybe similar backgrounds, similar experiences, et cetera, they come to the table with similar viewpoints. When you start bringing people to the table who have had diverse background, experience, you really do start to get a whole new possibility of how you'll take something forward, how you'll shape your strategy, how you'll handle and work with those people who are working with you and for you. So I really do think that the opportunity to be that person who was maybe the only or one of very few gave me the context as to how that feels and how important it is to have the diversity, but also how to embrace and engage and work with people who come from many different types of backgrounds. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: So I think embrace is a great characterization here because it starts with the willingness to be open and inclusive of ideas or points of view that may differ from your own. I've certainly been in dozens of conversations now with corporate directors that continue to reveal this pressing need for boards to really improve their understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion. And there's a lot of dialogue around the board's role in the governance of DEI, especially as investors and employees are demanding more progress from institutions. I'd like to get your reflections a little bit more on this. I mean, to what extent, both within your own industry, and I think more holistically, are you seeing progress around inclusivity, diversity, even gender parity, and what is really the responsibility that you feel is of the corporation in being more intentional about driving us forward? Virginia Addicott: Well, I have the luxury up sitting of course on a couple of boards. And I can tell you, on both of our boards, we have a really firm look at the entire ESG and we talk about it. But the number one thing we understand before you even get to ESG is how important diversity is. So it's not doing it because somebody just said, "Hey, we have this thing called ESG and this is what you need to do," it's really understanding, and again, embracing the idea that when you have people from different backgrounds, whether it's gender, whether it's ethnic, whether it's background of an experience, when you get those people around a table, you get a better answer. I can't quote them off the top of my head, but there's studies out there that show that when you do have this diversity, a company is much more likely to thrive, grow, and be profitable. So it's a no-brainer to know that that's important. Now, I'll tell you that the boards I sit on, we do talk about this at the board meeting and we do have metrics around it and have the human resources or the chief operating officer. But we include all of the C-level players at these companies in talking about, how are we doing? How can we do better? And really working around the ideas of acceptance of other ideas, embracing other people's thoughts and experiences. So it's an ongoing conversation and a dialogue. And again, it's not one done just because of ESG, it's done because we all understand that diversity will help our company be even better. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Well, I mean, it's really a testament to the cultures of the boards you sit on too in terms of some of the progressive design and openness to keep this as a priority on agendas, to be more inclusive of some of the C-level executives. Not every board today is taking those approaches, so that's fantastic example. Virginia Addicott: At least my experience has been when you see a board that has good communication amongst themselves, good dialogue, and good dialogue, of course, with the C-level and even those below that level, when you've got good communication, and I'll say respectfulness of thoughts and opinions, that maybe I'll bring something up and maybe the chief operating officer, the CEO or somebody maybe they agree, maybe they disagree with my thought, but they're open to hearing the thought. I think that's where it all begins, is you've got to be respectful of each other and communicating with each other and open to each other's ideas first. Then when you start talking about diversity, certainly that then spills over into it. But I think you have to start with this notion that we are all here for the good of the whole, for the good of the company, for the good of the shareholder, and that we need to be open to ideas so that we don't go down the wrong path or make unnecessary twists and turns. But by listening to each other, we can come up with the best ideas. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: It's so important to point out just the simplicity, but the power of respect and respectful communication and good listening skills. Virginia Addicott: Yeah, absolutely. And it's great when you're sitting in a boardroom and people come up with ideas and we can banter them around. The board is not trying to certainly tell the executives how to run their company, but we're all in it together to advise and to talk about it and to have that good dialogue so that we can come up with the right answers to situations or strategy, et cetera. I think one of the things that I've really witnessed, I can say personally, what I've witnessed is this move from... with ESG coming out, is move from having a plan to become more diverse in an organization and maybe even over a couple of years where you see the plan and it gets presented again and we're not really making that great of a headway or... et cetera. For me, what I'm seeing is we are seeing the plan and we're seeing headway because we, the board, are saying, "Okay, so you didn't get to move the needle as much here, tell me what you're going to do next time." And then again, we banter it around, we talk about best practices we've seen other places, maybe some creative ideas defining diversity to come in or raising people up within the organization. But I think that this ESG certainly has prompted the notion that you can't just keep putting numbers up and them not moving. You need to see movement, and then let's get creative on how we're going to do that. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Well, building a little bit on ESG issues. So you and I initially we met... You're part of our audit committee network and you have been fantastic contributor to our ethics, culture, and compliance network. However, every committee, I think, that you're on and you're a part of seems to be morphing into some sort of ESG committee. There's just so much focus now on climate risk, people, talent, cyber, tech transformation, and all these issues. And these are great examples around, how do we go from the plan to making headway on the plan? What would be your guidance for our listeners? How can boards start to really approach thinking or planning differently around oversight of these issues? What are some strategies you picked up where boards could be doing better? Virginia Addicott: I think one of the things that we've got to... at least we bring this one up, is that post... and I don't want to say post-COVID because obviously COVID is still alive and well, but I'll say post-vaccine, one of the things that we're seeing is a big stretch on people because of people exiting the workforce or moving companies. So I think one of the things is there is a heightened focus on climate and people and cyber, et cetera, as you've mentioned, and then we have this exit of people. So one of the things we have to do is really understand who is in charge of each of these things? What is the team, the committee? And make sure that they are staffed correctly to get the work done. Because what I'm seeing is quite a bit of stress in workforces just in general. So I think it's really making sure that when you look at each of these areas that are very important to us, that who is on point for it and what resources do they have to do this? The other piece for me that I'm seeing a lot of, which I really love, is the collaborative effort across the companies to address these issues. For instance, cyber is not an IT or technology issue, yes, probably the leadership and ownership sits there from the standpoint of the CIO or whoever it is in that organization, but it's the operations, it's the human resources, it's the marketing, it's the legal, and they all have to collaborate to make sure that we're in compliance, that we are on track with the cyber possibilities and the cyber threats. So one of the things I've seen through all of this is really a nice collaboration. We were just talking the other day, I was at a board meeting, and one of the things we were talking about, and this is around the diversity piece especially, was how everybody has to own diversity. And it's got to be a part of the fabric of each organization within the company. And it's not something we're checking off so that we can have an ESG score, it has to be woven into the fabric of everyday things that we do to make sure that people are, one, from the very beginning that we've got a diverse slate of candidates when we have jobs available, that we're working with let's say universities or colleges, or depending upon what the job is other people, to how do we develop a new slate of candidates? Then within our companies, making sure we're working from within the company to make sure people are getting the right development to move up. But it has to be, each and everything we have to do, are we doing things each day to make sure people feel included, that we're listening, and that we are valuing the opinions and inputs of people who may not look like us, may not come from the same country we do, may not worship the same way, may not like the same people that we do, et cetera? So for me, I'm seeing much more collaboration. And again, let's weave it into the fabric of the organization. This is not a number to check off. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Yeah, no, this is an excellent example. And what I'm really hearing from you here is the ownership and the threading into the DNA as you're saying [inaudible 00:16:39] it in. How can boards activate this expectation? Because there's a lot of conversation around, who in management owns it? How much time do they have to be visible at the board level in terms of what's being measured and what's changing? But I've also heard, if the board is not demanding or asking of, are we able to affect change? So I'm just wondering, it's this tension between who's driving what? Who's taking those first steps? Virginia Addicott: Right. Definitely, the human resources type function or the chief diversity officer is going to present information. And of course, we want to see that and we want to see those metrics move. But I think one of the places that boards can really... let's say when a new position is coming available, a high-level position is coming available, are we asking, what does that slate of candidate look like? And I'll use the word demanding, but are we really pushing the idea that we need to see a diverse slate? But I think the other place where it's really a bit of a no-brainer and it's super easy to do is let's say the operations is reporting out on something, that we are asking that operational leader, the chief operating officer, or somebody, a director, et cetera, we're going to be asking them questions of their organization and what does their organization look like and how have they been taking other people's opinions and new ideas into putting them into play? I think it's asking the questions to many people, not just in that one section where we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion. But really asking questions as we go through the entire board meeting and putting an emphasis on that. I think that really helps people get the idea that this isn't a check the box, it's a I need to live my life like this. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So much of this is a purpose, values orientation, but then it goes a little bit back to the culture of the board. Maybe that helps us shift to this topic of, you've been an active contributor to the ethics, culture, and compliance network. We formed a culture measurement working group earlier this year and you contributed to helping create a framework that boards can leverage as a guiding tool to assess culture. Tell me a little bit about how do you see frameworks like this helping directors really move the needle. How are you thinking or leveraging this even within your own boards? Virginia Addicott: I can tell you, when I was talking to one of my boards about being involved in this ethics, culture, and compliance network, they said, "Oh good. I really look forward to seeing what your outcomes are and maybe see how we can use it." So I think number one, from my standpoint, is certainly talking about it and talking about the work that we have been doing. And it was a great group that you all put together. I think there's a lot of boards that really want to do more around this, but maybe don't know how to get started or exactly what does this mean? So I think these frameworks help to frame the question, and what is culture? And what is diversity? What is inclusion? And then giving some good ideas on how the board can... as we just talked about, how can the board in their role as advisor, how can we help to either direct, redirect, or just ask those probing questions to make sure our organization is really embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion all the way through the organization? Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Well, Virginia, I want to ask one last question before we wrap up, and this is going to be a little more personal. I want to go back to your life, your professional journey, building your career. As you mentioned, 33 years is an exceptional tenure, one that we just don't see in today's professional landscape. But I want to peel back the concept of mentorship. In all my interactions with you, you're incredibly confident, you draw from a strong notion of, "I've tried this." I'm confident asking even the questions that I don't know the answers to. And that's not always easy, especially for us as women, as we're building our careers. I've certainly had a number of mentors that have opened doors for me and that I've drawn upon and have guided me. I want to turn to you and see, were there any significant mentors, or shall I even call them professional sponsors, that maybe had an impact on examples or opening up the trajectory of your career path and how do you, looking back, look at their guidance and how do you in turn give back in terms of your mentorship? Virginia Addicott: Well, this is definitely a topic that I enjoy talking about it because I think it's really important. And absolutely I have had mentors and I have had champions. For me, just to clarify, I say a mentor is somebody that you can sit down and really talk about things with and, "Hey, this is the dilemma going on. Maybe how should I handle it?" Or, "Hey, I'm thinking about this career, I'm thinking about this job. Help me to develop myself for that role." That's to me a mentor. A champion or a sponsor for me is somebody who when I'm not in the room, they're the person saying, "Hey, Virginia would be great at that. Let's put Virginia in charge of that." Or new possibility coming up is speaking out and saying, "Oh, let's put her in that role." And I'm very much a person who wants to mentor men and women because I think everybody needs this. So I think sponsoring somebody, so speaking up for them on their behalf when they're not even there, and really being their champion and mentoring, helping to guide, are very important things. Yes, I've had plenty of them myself. And I still have them, so don't mishear me. I still have people who I go to and talk to. But I also am very keen always to help people who are in this upward climb of the corporate ladder, if you will. So I do spend quite a bit of time. I love doing it because it gives me the opportunity to share some of my experiences. And I will tell you, I'm very quick. In fact, I'm mentoring a young woman out of Chicago who has great upward mobility. And I was telling her something the other day, she was going to give a presentation, and I said, "Listen, I would love to work with you on the presentation if you want me to because I was given tremendous feedback that was so helpful to me." And I explained to her what I had done wrong and how it impacted me and how through some coaching that I got from an outside firm my presentations got so much better. So to me, it's not about, this is what you should do, but also giving experiences where it didn't work out so great for me and these were some of the things, the lessons I learned, and maybe I can impart that to you. But I really think it's very helpful for men and women to help those who are in these lower levels and have this upward trajectory and the desire to really take the time to stop, turn around, and as people say, lend a hand to pull somebody up along with you. As a woman, I think it's important to have mentors who are men and mentors who are women, because when we talk about diversity, people come at things from different angles, and people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, not just somebody in your business line or your organization. So you get the idea. But I'm really big on mentoring. I love to do it, I love to spend the time with people, and it's so... I always say it, all through my career, the most rewarding piece of my career was not my upward mobility and climbing, but it was to see people that you were working with or that you had maybe hooked up with, another coach or mentor, to see them move ahead. That development to me was worth everything from the standpoint of making me feel like, okay, we are really accomplishing something here. So I certainly suggest to everybody that they get to be mentors and hopefully they're champions for people as well. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: No, you couldn't have said it any better. It can be so rewarding. And it's a very positive, if not infectious behavior. So I hope we can spread more of that. Virginia, I could speak to you for hours. I've learned so much through your reflections. But we're going to be respectful for our listeners' time. So I want to thank you for opening up and sharing a lot of your thoughts on all of these matters from ESG to the trajectory of your career, mentorship, being a good champion, the importance of diversity and culture. There's so much that we covered. But thank you Virginia for your time. Virginia Addicott: Thank you, Marsha. I really appreciate being asked to participate on your podcast. I hope that our discussion here today triggers something in somebody's mind to think differently about maybe whether it's ESG or culture or mentoring. It would be great. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Thank you. Thank you. And to you all, I'm going to close up. This is Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames. 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Stefan Agamanolis, Chief Innovation Officer, and Mike Antochow, Operational Excellence and Innovation Leader, from Akron Children's Hospital talk about work in their Innovation Center. Akron Children's Hospital is a member of the Catalysis Healthcare Value Network and recently shared a case study about work in a sharing session open to other members.
In a strange sort of way, a recent Sky News story reminded me of Luke 11. That's where Jesus asks whether, if your child asked for a fish, you'd give them a snake? Or if they asked for an egg, would you hand them a scorpion? Here's the article's headline: “Hundreds of young trans people seeking help to return to original sex.” The story featured a woman who, after publicly admitting regret over her so-called “surgical transition,” was contacted by hundreds of people in her part of England who felt the same way. One of those people, “Ruby,” also struggled with eating disorders. One would think that the combination of gender dysphoria and eating disorders would suggest to medical professionals that Ruby was suffering from body image issues. But, as she told Sky News, the doctors never even suggested there might be a connection there worth exploring. Instead, it was “Here's your hormones, here's your surgery, off you go.” Or, to borrow Jesus' words, “Here's your scorpion, here's your snake.” This story is far from uncommon. Young people in emotional pain and distress are asking adults for help. But, because of our ideological blind spots, we give them serpents and scorpions instead of what they really need. Just consider the name given to a new children's pediatric clinic at Akron Children's Hospital: “Center for Gender Affirming Medicine.” Since the fundamental connection between gender and biological reality has already been severed by our ideological commitments, it's safe to assume that doctors there will “affirm,” both in their diagnoses and with their prescribed treatments, whatever gender a child claims they are. But what about the Ruby's of the world? What about the hundreds of people in that one part of England that were given the wrong treatment for their psychological issues? They are victims of our bad ideas, and our blind spots. Too often, they are forced to be invisible victims, ignored because their very existence challenges the new sexual orthodoxy. Many physicians today simply ignore that up to 80 percent of the children who suffer from gender dysphoria will eventually outgrow those feelings. Even worse, they fail to connect the dots between gender dysphoria and potentially serious mental illnesses that often accompany it—like depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Or, in Ruby's case, a severe eating disorder. Multiple issues like this spark the “chicken and egg” questions. Does gender dysphoria cause depression and anxiety? Or is gender dysphoria a symptom of depression and anxiety? The truth is that no one knows with any certainty. But, the new gender ideology is leading many professionals to proceed with treatment as if gender dysphoria is no disorder at all. So, the best “treatment” (the theory goes) is to affirm the young person's belief that they are transgender and initiate the transition process as soon as possible. This will supposedly reduce the inner conflict, and in turn help with their other disorders. This neat and tidy theory has one big problem: There's no evidence it works. In fact, evidence points the other way. A 2011 study that followed 324 Swedish men who had undergone sexual reassignment surgery found that 10-15 years later, their suicide rate was 20 times higher than that of their peers. An earlier study in Britain commissioned by the Guardian newspaper found that “There is no conclusive evidence that sex change operations improve the lives of transsexuals, with many people remaining severely distressed and even suicidal after the operation . . .” Today, affirmation passes for “care,” not because it is, but because it affirms gender ideology, even if it leads to life-altering surgery or hormonal treatments. If the patient later regrets it, or hurt themselves, or are miserable, we'll just blame it on “transphobia.” Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas have victims. We need to ensure that the victims of bad gender ideology are no longer invisible. Their stories must be heard.
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