Podcasts about baycare

In this episode, Janice Polo, EVP and CFO of BayCare Health System, shares insights into her her 35-year journey at BayCare, key strategies in workforce optimization, leveraging AI for efficiency, and how the organization maintains financial strength amid industry headwinds.

Addiction is a multifactorial disease process that affects far too many people. In Part 1 of this two-part series, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jason Fields explains the science behind addiction, what it does to the brain and the history of the opioid crisis.Listen to Part 2 of our addiction series on Treatment and the Role of Spirituality in Recovery Learn more about behavioral health services at BayCareIf you or a loved one is experiencing addiction, get connected with a BayCare provider at (877) 850-9613 or call 211 for resources.

Treatment is available and recovery is possible for those struggling with addiction. In Part 2 of this two-part series, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jason Fields shares the variety of treatment options available and how spirituality can help recovery.Listen to Part 1 of our addiction series on The Science Behind AddictionLearn more about behavioral health services at BayCareIf you or a loved one is experiencing addiction, get connected with a BayCare provider at (877) 850-9613 or call 211 for resources.

In this episode, Sowmya Viswanathan, MD, MHCH, MBA, FACP, Chief Physician Executive of BayCare Health System shares her healthcare journey and insights on the evolving role of physician executives in health systems.  Dr. Viswanathan discusses BayCare's digital initiatives, including EMRs, telehealth, RPM, AI, data platforms, interoperability, and cybersecurity. She also explores the impact of AI in healthcare, particularly in assisting doctors and nurses with patient interactions – ensuring that key details from conversations are captured accurately. She expresses her fascination with AI and Generative AI and their ability to aggregate and utilize data effectively to enhance patient care. While AI represents the next generation of transformation, Dr. Viswanathan stresses the need for responsible adoption to mitigate risks and build trust. She believes AI-driven tools, like ChatGPT, has the ability to support clinicians and drive better patient outcomes. She also states that as healthcare embraces technology and as AI proves its value in improving care delivery, widespread adoption will come. Take a listen.

How do we avoid catching and spreading the flu? Well, our friend Dr. Kopec says we can start by washing our hands, and remembering to cover coughs with our sleeves. But tune in to learn why the flu might seem worse this year, and what to do if symptoms seem particularly bad for you or a loved one! Let's keep each other healthy and safe, during flu season and beyond. Follow @FeedingTampaBay to see how we're working with other community partners to bring health and stability to our neighbors, and how you can get involved, too.

In this episode, Karen Miller, RN, MS, CPHQ, Chief Quality Officer at BayCare Health Systems, shares her perspectives on succession planning, nurturing growth in future healthcare leaders, and embracing novel ideas from the next generation to ensure organizational success and sustainability.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Dr. Ashwani Bhatia, CEO and Chief Medical Officer at BayCare Clinic. Here, he shares his approach to strategic growth, enhancing patient care, and embracing technology like AI to improve healthcare delivery.

Scott Smith, President of St. Anthony's Hospital, joins host Owen LaFave to explore the hospital's rich history and its deep roots in the St. Petersburg community. Founded in 1921 as Faith Hospital and acquired by the Franciscan Sisters of Alleghany in 1931, this 448-bed facility became part of BayCare in 1997, the largest hospital network in West Central Florida with 16 hospitals. Scott reflects on how the Franciscan Sisters' mission and values continue to shape the hospital's culture over a century later. He also delves into the evolving landscape of healthcare post-pandemic and highlights BayCare's groundbreaking innovations, such as the St. Joseph's Just Walk Out partnership with Amazon and the launch of the BayCare Virtual Hospital. Tune in to hear Scott's thoughtful approach to building and executing a strategic plan that emphasizes culture, process, financial health, and growth— a formula for success that's just what the doctor ordered!   The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC

In this episode, Dr. Richard Harrison, Neurosurgeon and CEO of BayCare Clinic and Ovation Hand Institute, discusses his groundbreaking, incision-free treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. He shares insights into the technique's efficiency, patient benefits, and the journey that led him to develop this innovative solution.

Lynnette Clinton is thrilled to be back as the Chief Information Officer at BayCare Health System, in spite of the circumstances. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Clinton to share her career journey, and why she returned to lead the IT team at BayCare.

BayCare doesn't just specialize in providing care for your body, they understand the importance of taking care of your mind, as well. Dr. Christina Canody joins us today to talk about dealing with some of the suffering Floridians have experienced after being hit with two consecutive hurricanes, and also to introduce us to the On Our Sleeves initiative. As a Pediatrician, Dr. Canody has seen how many children struggle with mental health, and is hopeful that BayCare Kids can help. Visit BayCareKidsOnOurSleeves.org to learn more! Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to learn about more partners and initiatives like this one.

There are at least 70 known cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. Listen to Dr. Germanuel Landfair, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare discuss the chemicals in smoking and how it impacts our health.

In this episode, Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, MD from Baycare Health System, discusses the significant trend of growth in daycare services since COVID-19, driven by an influx of younger families moving to Florida. She explores strategic alignment for physicians as a solution to the shortage of healthcare workers and explains how Baycare's daycare health system plans to provide higher quality care to meet increasing demands.

In this episode of DGTL Vocies, Ed welcomes Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, the Chief Physician Executive for BayCare Health System. Sowmya shares a love for music, embracing both Indian classical and Taylor Swift, and discusses a life philosophy rooted in constant and never-ending improvement, as well as a mantra of positive intent. The conversation explores her journey from India to the United States, touching on various roles in healthcare leadership and the positive culture at BayCare, where patient care and community impact are central. With insights into BayCare's initiatives to support clinicians and reduce burnout, they talk a bit about Dr. Sowmya's role as Chief Physician Executive. Emphasizing the importance of technology and innovation in healthcare, Sowmya underscores the need for continuous learning and collaboration among leaders. Takeaways Sowmya Viswanathan's life message is constant and never-ending improvement, and her mantra is positive intent. BayCare has a positive culture focused on patient care and community impact. The role of the Chief Physician Executive involves operational responsibilities and collaboration with other leaders. BayCare is implementing technology initiatives to support clinicians and reduce burnout, such as AI-enabled documentation tools and a flexible hybrid workforce. Sowmya emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, attending conferences, and staying up-to-date with healthcare trends. Family and a support system are crucial for personal and professional success.

Hour 2: The Morning Team continues their Phillies and Eagles discussion including guest spots from Phillies manager Rob Thomson and Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks.

On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Dr. Alan Weiss, the Chief Medical Information Officer at BayCare Health System. They discuss various topics, including Dr. Weiss' background in medicine and informatics, his role at BayCare, and his accomplishments in optimizing the electronic health record (EHR) system. Dr. Weiss shares advice on collaborating with physicians and staying current in the field, the challenges of leadership, and the need to not take things too seriously. He also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and spending time in nature.     

Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a report showing that the number of women who died from pregnancy or a pregnancy-related cause in the U.S. in 2021 increased by 40 percent from 2020. This rate of maternal mortality in the U.S. is now the highest since 1965, and the U.S. fares worse than any other industrialized nation.While all ages and races saw an increase in maternal mortality in 2021, Black mothers remain the most affected. Black women are 2.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy or pregnancy-related causes than white women in the U.S.In response, MATTER and 51 Labs partners Health Care Service Corporation, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, BayCare, Parkview Health, University of Chicago Medicine, Organon and Stryker launched the next iteration of 51 Labs to call on global innovators to submit applications with innovative healthcare solutions that prevent maternal mortality in the U.S. before, during and after birth.Join MATTER for a panel discussion on this topic with panelists Colby Holtshouse, head of global MedTech commercial organization and the former US maternal health lead at Organon, and Dr. Ira Sites, OBGYN at BayCare.For more information, visit matter.health and follow us on social: LinkedIn @MATTERTwitter @MATTERhealthInstagram @matterhealth

January 23: Today on TownHall Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors speaks with William Walders, SVP and CIO at BayCare Health System. William shares his journey transitioning into his new role and the challenges he faced. He reflects on how his military background shaped his leadership approach, emphasizing on how 'being brilliant at the basics' has been an influential mantra. He touches on the technological strides at BayCare, highlighting the exploration into AI and voice technologies as initiatives towards cost reduction and efficiency improvements. William also spotlights the need for better adoption of technology within the healthcare industry. How can healthcare systems better manage across major transitions? What does it mean for a health system to be "brilliant at the basics"?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Balance. You know you need it. Jake Kurtz has gained recognition as a leader and champion for the 4-day workweek movement. He joins us to dive into why it's crucial to understand your values, strengths, and weaknesses to lead effectively.   Jake reminds us that self-awareness is the secret sauce for effective leadership. He's a big believer that knowing oneself and embracing honesty about it is key to making a difference. Jake is no stranger to the art of taking calculated risks – he's experienced firsthand how these bold moves can yield substantial rewards. Brace yourself for a candid conversation where he lays bare both the exhilarating highs and the challenging lows of his entrepreneurial journey.  But what really makes Jake stand out is his vision of business as a way to make a positive impact on people's lives. It's not just about the bottom line for him; it's about leaving a mark and making the world a better place.    And let's not forget that he's a leading voice in the 4-day workweek movement. He talks about how this innovative approach to work can benefit both employees and businesses, fostering productivity, well-being, and work-life balance.   So, if you're looking for a quick dose of inspiration and wisdom on leadership, risk-taking, and finding balance, this podcast with Jake Kurtz is a must-listen. It's packed with valuable takeaways that might just reshape your perspective on success and life.    About Jake Kurtz: I am the Founder and CEO of Brick Media, a Tampa-based social media agency. We specialize in social media management and paid advertising services. We work with a variety of industries such as professional services, retail, legal, tech, B2B, restaurants, sports, and more. Before running Brick Media and owning a business full-time, I've always worked in marketing — both on the in-house and agency side. In the past decade, I've worked on campaigns for Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Clorox, Ideal Image, Visit Florida, Dali Museum, BayCare, CDW, Hoover, Dyson, Marriott, Experience Kissimmee, Daily Burn, American Greetings, and Hallmark.

Access to healthy food helps to prevent so many long-term medical issues, that's why BayCare works so closely with Feeding Tampa Bay to ensure that our neighbors can get that much-needed access. Whether they're funding school pantries, sending medical patients home with bags of food, or staffing an on-site clinic at the FTB warehouse, BayCare is in it for the long haul when it comes to ending hunger. Tune in to hear from Lisa Bell, BayCare's Director of Community Benefit -- as well as our show's own former host, Matt Spence! He and Lisa have been brainstorming together for years, and are excited to talk about the programs that have sprouted from all those conversations. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on your favorite social media to learn more about our many programs, and how you can get involved in the fight against hunger.

Dr. Pete Petrson, a general and bariatric surgeon with BayCare, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects women and can often go undiagnosed. Listen to Dr. Sarah Smith, a family medicine physician with BayCare, discuss the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.

Listen to Dr. Clifford J. Raymond, an Interventional Radiologist with BayCare, discuss fibroids and the treatment options available including uterine fibroid embolization.

Dr. Christopher Donaldson, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discusses how to know when a shoulder is broken and what to do if it happens.

Dr. Nick Sexton, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discusses symptoms, causes and treatments of a torn rotator cuff.

This episode features Stephanie Conners, Chief Executive Officer of BayCare. Here, she discusses her background and scope of work, her passion for nursing and why she keeps her licensure up to date as an executive, the greatest challenges & opportunities that she's seeing at BayCare currently, and much more.

Listen as Samantha DeWalt, an Orthopedic Nurse Navigator with BayCare shares some resources for caregivers, especially when it comes to joint replacement surgery.

She's the first female CEO for BayCare Health System, but Stephanie Conners is also a nurse, and rose to the leadership role with a clinical, patient-focused background. In this download, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Conners to share her prescription for leadership success, and her plans to grow BayCare's reach beyond west-central Florida.

When you were in your late teens, did you have aspirations of creating a product or service? We are bringing on two University of South Florida entrepreneurs who have created something BIG! They are currently offering a $1000 bonus to any qualified location that they can close a deal with.The different models of service that we offer locations, rental model vs deployment model.Specific locations that are doing well include MOSI, Planet Smoothie, and BayCare Hospitals.How they are competing against other teams/progress throughout this entire competitionHUSTLE: The Hustle program is a competition run at USF that gives three teams the opportunity to run their own business with $250,000 in capital backed by a venture capital firm called Chessler Holdings. The business they will run will work with the JustBaked product to help capture a new market in the Tampa Bay Area for innovative automated retail technologies. SmartServe is their company and were selected to be in the top three teams out of around 40 teams. JustBaked: JustBaked is a product created by the company Automated Retail Technologies. It is a hot food vending kiosk that provides hot meals to consumers in less than 60 seconds. These kiosks can be placed at venues to capitalize on high foot traffic locations while providing an amenity to guests at that location. These kiosks have items from White Castle, Wow Bao, and other assorted desserts.We are sitting down with Smart Serve CEO and CFO today.Junayed Jahangir "JJ", CEO (huzefa@justbakedtpa.com): JJ is currently a senior at the University of South Florida majoring in Finance and Accounting. He has worked for Fortune 100 companies and has learned about how businesses can scale. As the former senate president at USF, a candidate for Muma 25 under 25, and a graduate of the Tampa Bay Chamber's Collegiate Leadership Program.Huzefa Johar, CFO (huzefa@justbakedtpa.com): Huzefa is currently a junior at the University of South Florida majoring in Finance and Econometrics/Quantitative Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Guest Website Have you signed up for the 100 Lunches with 100 Global Entrepreneurs event yet? There are free tickets along with paid entry that includes courses and books. You do not want to miss this! Head here to sign up.That Entrepreneur Show- Top 3% Global Podcast: Where founders of companies and brands share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, tips for success, and more each Friday since 2019.Email: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInDigital Editing / Podcast Guests Inquiries, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliIf you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors here

Dr. Ryan Enders, a general surgeon with BayCare discusses hernias and how robotic surgery is making their repair easier and faster for surgeons and patients.

La diabetes gestacional es un tipo de diabetes que puede desarrollarse durante el embarazo en mujeres que no sufrían de diabetes anteriormente. Según los CDC, cada año, del 2% al 10% de los embarazos en los Estados Unidos se ven afectados por la diabetes gestacional. Escuche a Rosa Rojo, Especialista Certificada en el Cuidado y Educación de la Diabetes de BayCare hablar sobre la importancia del control de la diabetes gestacional para asegurar que usted tenga un embarazo y un bebé saludable.

Dr. Peter Howard, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with BayCare discusses the benefits and qualifications for a cartilage replacement surgery.

Technology is always developing and changing to satisfy what we need in society and the same can be applied to health care. Listen to Craig Anderson, the Director of Innovation at BayCare discusses the future of technology in health care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that causes breathing-related issue and roughly 16 million Americans suffer from it. Living with it is difficult, but not impossible. Listen as Dr. Michael Alvarez, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine at BayCare, discusses tips on how to live with COPD.

Each year over 300,000 people 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures, according to the CDC. Listen to Dr. Anthony Florschutz, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discuss different types and treatments of hip fractures and various tips to help prevent a hip fracture.

During aging, as our bodies change, so does how we should go about staying in good health. Listen to Dr. Fred Brennan, a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare discuss staying healthy after 65.

With so many pain relief medications available, which types are best for you? Listen to a discussion about knowing the difference between your pain relievers with Dr. Fred Brennan, a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare.

Jakob Emerson shares recent industry updates.

This episode features Dr. Ashwani Bhatia, CEO & CMO at BayCare Clinic. Here, he discusses the benefits of automation & AI in healthcare, precision medicine technology, advice for physicians transitioning into leadership, and more.

Wondering if it's time for a joint replacement procedure? Listen as Dr. Aaron Koslin, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare discusses when a joint replacement is needed and what's involved in the process.

Inflammation is linked to various diseases and disorders and many of us have chronic inflammation from the foods we eat. Listen as Anjie Giuffrida, a registered dietitian nutritionist with BayCare, discusses foods that help fight inflammation and how to focus on what we eat to nourish our bodies and promote optimal health and wellness.

The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) define transitions of care as the movement of a patient from one setting of care to another. Listen as Dr. Mary Lomberk, a transitions of care clinical pharmacist with BayCare, discusses what transitions of care means, useful questions to ask your doctor before you leave the hospital, who helps you with these changes and more.

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Justin Egan a fellow graduate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy who is a current Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership resident at St. Joseph's Hospital (BayCare). Please tune in to learn about why he decided to pursue a 2-year admin residency with BayCare, different ways to gain leadership as a pharmacist, and what would be his dream job!   Please feel free to connect with Dr. Justin Egan on LinkedIn if you have any questions.

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? What exercises are safe while pregnant? LaMor Silas, a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist with BayCare answers these questions and discusses some tips and need-to-knows of safely exercising during pregnancy.

Hunger remains a great problem in our society and food insecurity can have a far-reaching impact on those in need. Listen as Matt Spence, Chief Programs Officer for Feeding Tampa Bay, Lisa Bell, Director of Community Benefit at BayCare and Colleen Walters, Vice President of Mission and Ethics at BayCare discuss what food insecurity is, how it can affect your health and what is being done to help address this problem.

Strategy. Transformation. Both are integral to today's most successful health care planning agendas and associated initiatives. Accenture's perspective on what, why, and how hospitals and health systems are planning strategic agendas brings new perspective on these approaches. Rather than taking a more traditional linear approach to strategic planning, hospitals and health systems that successfully plan focus on creating an integrated “Connected” plan leading to more actionable and sustainable outcomes. BayCare understands this well. Join us for a discussion on various approaches hospitals and health systems can take when establishing their strategic plans, and hear insights from BayCare about their experiences and benefits from adopting a “Connected” transformation planning approach and the lessons they learned along the way. Today's podcast is brought to you by Accenture.

Relief is a common emotion that is associated with finishing a cancer treatment, but what about the other wide range of emotions that you or a loved one may experience during this time? Jessica Kilgore, a licensed mental health counselor with BayCare discusses life after cancer and how to manage the varied emotions, positive and negative, that you may experience.

Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation (CCR) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are two important life-saving skills everyone can learn. CCR, better known as Hands-Only CPR, is becoming more common in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Dr. Juan Gallego, the Medical Director and Emergency Department Chief at BayCare's St. Joseph's Hospital, discusses the goals of CPR and CCR and why hands-only CPR might be a better alternative to traditional "mouth-to-mouth" CPR.

Dr. Fred Brennan, Jr., a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare, discusses how to stay active while working at home and shares some at-home exercise tips so you can stay motivated.