Podcasts about cancer treatment centers

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Pete Govorchin, President of City of Hope Chicago. They discuss City of Hope's pioneering oncology care, the integration with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and the organization's commitment to local and national cancer patients. Pete also highlights exciting advancements in oncology, the Illinois Cancer Patient Bill of Rights, and his journey as a lifelong learner and leader in healthcare.

America's leading lifestyle medicine doctor, Dr. Stacie Stephenson, is a pioneer of functional and integrative medicine who has dedicated her life's work to helping people create vibrant health from within to prevent chronic disease and increase health. Currently, she is a board member of The American Nutrition Association, serves as the Vice Chair for Gateway for Cancer Research, works tirelessly as a philanthropist, and is an advocate for children's health worldwide. She was a practicing physician for 15 years, the former Chair of Functional Medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and has partnered with the American Heart Association for nutritional outreach. Dr. Stephenson was awarded the Unsung Hero Award in 2023 for her philanthropic efforts to support cancer research and patient oriented treatment and care. Dr. Stephenson is also the author of the bestselling books Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within and Vibrant: A Groundbreaking Program to Get Energized, Own Your Health. She has been featured across national and regional media including Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Extra, Parade, KTLA, Purist, Women's Health, Prevention and many more. Dr. Stephenson and her husband and children share their time between homes in the Midwest and Arizona.   

Send us a textMark Dreistadt, the visionary founder and CEO of Infinity Concepts, joins us for an discussion on mastering the art of branding and communication. Discover how Mark revolutionized branding within the Christian sector by fusing PR, media, advertising, and branding into a seamless agency model. Mark breaks down the concept of brand essence, offering a fresh perspective on how the collection of experiences people have with an organization shapes a robust brand identity. With compelling examples, he reveals the secrets to building a brand that resonates deeply and consistently with its audience.As artificial intelligence shapes the future, and despite mixed perceptions and initial apprehensions, we uncover AI's transformative potential. Learn how AI can serve as a powerful ally, enhancing productivity without erasing jobs, and hear compelling examples from publishing to personal use. We stress the crucial role of a human touch in this tech-driven landscape and spotlight AI's promising impact in diverse fields, including medicine and AI to tailor tools to faith-based perspectives, as seen with "Quotes for Life," a site curating faith-driven content. Drawing on experiences with organizations like the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we discuss how AI can empower churches to enhance communication and expand their mission-driven efforts.Connect with Mark @ https://www.infinityconcepts.com/Looking for leader and team development for your organization? Contact us today!belem.as.me/discoveryUntil next time, keep doing great things!

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with trauma healing expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez to understand how we can all start to become more embodied, move through stored trauma, and ultimately live a more vibrant life in connection with our true selves. Dr. Gonzalez shares:Why so many of us feel disconnected to ourselves in our 30's, 40's, and 50'sHow we can better understand the survival mechanisms we took on as childrenHow our childhood trauma manifests in the body and how to move through itHow we can start to become more embodied and know ourselves betterWhat is integrity and what can it teach us about boundaries?About Dr. Christian Gonzalez:Dr. Gonzalez is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and a trusted leader in emotional and trauma healing with a passion for helping people optimize their health to prevent chronic disease. Dr. Gonzalez completed a two-year residency position at the competitive Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia and received a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. Dr. Gonzalez applies the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when given favorable conditions to thrive. He works in finding the root cause of imbalance and giving the body what it needs to heal while removing obstacles to restoring health. He carries this very mantra to all his patients to find long-term healing.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, considers a new way to alert the public when adults go missing. The tool looks a lot like the Kasey alerts that launched five months ago as a way to address the Missing & Murdered Indigenous People, or MMIP, crisis in Oklahoma. Both are similar to the AMBER alert & Silver alert system. KOSU / OPMX's Sarah Liese reports on how the Kasey alert system is doing & what the new FCC tool could mean for Indigenous Nations throughout the U.S. At the end of April, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1854 into law, criminalizing homelessness with the potential to incur misdemeanors & face a possible 15 days in jail. The new law, taking effect in November, does not provide new funding for housing Oklahomans without shelter. While Stitt & some Republicans tout the bill as a means for public protection, some Democrats say it will only amplify the problems unhoused Oklahomans face as well as add to already overburdened & overcrowded jails across the state. Shonda Little speaks with State Representative Forrest Bennett & a former unhoused Oklahoman about the law.During the pandemic, schools received a big boost from the federal government through the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, or ESSER Fund. ESSER Funds are scheduled to end soon. StateImpact's Beth Wallis reports, when that money ends, so may the after-school programs made possible by those funds.The recent recall election of Judd Blevins in Enid, which received national attention for his alleged ties with Nazi & white supremacist groups, led to a win for Republican challenger, Cheryl Patterson. All while Garfield County gears up for elections to be held on June 18. The Garfield County District One Commissioner seat is open- current Commissioner Marc Bolz stepped down. Three candidates are running for that position; Chris Bigbey, Assistant Lead County Foreman & Assistant Volunteer Fire Chief in Covington sat down with Venson Fields, while Joe Kegin & Jamie Hedges did not respond to an interview request. In the race for Garfield County Court Clerk, the current Court Clerk, Janelle Sharp, was run against challenger Kathy Voth, the current Accounts Manager for the Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority. Voth discusses her first campaign experience & what made her decide to run for office with Fields. Sharpe was unavailable for comment.Colon cancer is a major concern, especially for higher risk groups, like BIPOC communities. Zaakirah Muhammad speaks with local experts Dr. Christina Booth, University of Oklahoma's Associate Professor of Surgery & Chris Evans, president of the Colon Cancer Coalition, who emphasize early detection & addressing risk factors. While Katherine Anderson, the virtual director at City of Hope (formerly known as Cancer Treatment Centers of America), & Dee Terrell, Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, & Assistant Dean at the Hudson College of Public Health, & Alana Woodson, Dallas based co-creator at the Rare Company Collective speak about the colon cancer experience & mitigation.Thinking about protecting the environment, most of us focus on nature- plants, animals, ecosystems... For Michelle Cullom, it goes deeper. She sees it as protecting human life & spirit. From childhood vacations, bomb biscuits, & family rivalries, she connects everything through the nurturers keeping her safe. Michelle's story shows how maternal protectors guided her sometimes "boujee" journey.Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich.

This week, Dr. John Westerdahl's guest interview is with Patrick Quillin, Ph.D., R.D., C.N.S., Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian and Internationally Recognized Nutrition and Cancer Expert. Dr. Patrick Quillin discusses how to beat cancer with nutrition and whole foods. Dr. Quillin served as Vice President of Nutrition for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America where he worked with thousands of cancer patients in a hospital setting. He is author of several books including, Beating Cancer With Nutrition and The Wisdom And Healing Power Of Whole Foods.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating headlines and dinner table conversations, and many of us are interested in understanding the impacts it may have on our lives and our practices. Emerging research points to the many ways we can expect AI to play in healthcare in the coming months and years, and it would be a good idea for healthcare providers to take heed. This roundtable discussion features three experts: Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, who is a medical editor and naturopathic oncologist; Marina Sirota, PhD, who is a researcher and biomedical informatics expert and associate professor with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF); and Charlotta Lindvall, MD, PhD, who is a researcher, assistant professor at Harvard, and the Director of Clinical Informatics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They discuss current research on AI in healthcare, and explore the concerns that need to be addressed before employing AI fully in the healthcare system. About the Experts Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between. Marina Sirota, PhD, is an associate professor and the acting director at the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute at UCSF. Prior to that, she worked as a senior research scientist at Pfizer, where she focused on developing precision medicine strategies in drug discovery. She completed her PhD in biomedical informatics at Stanford University. Sirota's research experience in translational bioinformatics spans nearly 20 years, during which she has coauthored over 170 scientific publications. Her research interests lie in developing computational integrative methods and applying these approaches in the context of disease diagnostics and therapeutics with a special focus on women's health. The Sirota laboratory is funded by the National Institute on Aging, the National Library of Medicine, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Pfizer, March of Dimes, and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Dr Sirota also is the director of the AI4ALL program at UCSF, with the goal of introducing high school girls to applications of AI and machine learning in biomedicine, and she leads the outreach and advocacy efforts at the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute. Charlotta Lindvall, MD, PhD, is a practicing palliative care physician, assistant professor, and director of Clinical Informatics at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. She leads a cross-disciplinary research team of physicians, nurses, and computer scientists to develop AI to extract patient-centered outcomes from clinical narratives and conversations. ClinicalRegex, a software developed by her lab, is used to identify text-based primary outcomes in multiple clinical trials involving tens of thousands of patients in the United States. She leads the Clinical Informatics AI strategy at Dana-Farber and is a technical expert on AI for the National Quality Forum. Dr Lindvall has received multiple awards and prizes, including a NPCRC Junior Investigator Award, a Sojourns Scholar Award, and an Innovation Award from the National Quality Forum. Funding for her research includes grants from the Cambia Health Foundation, the Veteran Affairs, and the National Institutes of Health.

Peter C. Yesawich, PhD, and Stowe Shoemaker, PhD, are authors of the book, Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered!, which explores how healthcare providers can learn from the hospitality industry to improve the patient experience. Shoemaker is Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality and holds the Andrew and Peggy Cherng Dean's Chair at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Yesawich, is Chair of Hospitable Healthcare Partners, LLC, and formerly Chief Growth Officer of Cancer Treatment Centers of America® bringing a wealth of expertise in both industries to the discussion. Host Mike Sacopulos discusses with Yesawich and Shoemaker how many consumers feel that their experiences with healthcare providers fall short of their experiences with hospitality providers. They question whether healthcare providers could adopt principles of hospitality to enhance the patient experience. Through original survey data, examples, and interviews with hospitality and healthcare service practitioners, the authors argue that their model can address four trends impacting healthcare: • Patient-directed selection of providers • Pricing transparency • Direct-to-consumer marketing • Patient satisfaction as a factor in reimbursement By adopting these principles, healthcare providers can improve the patient experience and outcomes. Overall, Hospitable Healthcare offers valuable insights for healthcare providers looking to enhance the patient experience. Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership at www.physicianleaders.org

On this podcast episode, you will get a “state-of-the-union” of naturopathic medicine. Karolyn is joined by 3 naturopathic medicine experts: Natural Medicine Journal Editor-in-Chief, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO; Executive Director of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), Laura Farr; and the President and CEO of the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), Michelle Simon, PhD, ND. All 3 experts provide different perspectives on naturopathic medicine, specifically regarding consumer education, research, legislation, and future goals. About the Experts Laura Culberson Farr has served as Executive Director of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians since 2017 and has worked with the naturopathic profession since 2005. A political organizer by training, her advocacy work as a grassroots organizer and consultant spans over 28 years. She has a deep knowledge of the complexities of healthcare reform, and has become an expert on how naturopathic doctors, conventional clinics and insurers can work together to improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs. She is married to a naturopathic physician and is passionately committed to integrating naturopathic medicine into primary care systems across the country. Michelle Simon, PhD, ND, is President and CEO of the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating consumers about natural medicine.  INM focuses on increasing awareness of natural medicine, demonstrating its efficacy in helping to transform healthcare systems, and connecting patients to naturopathic doctors. She earned her naturopathic doctorate from Bastyr University and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been awarded Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and Champion of Naturopathic Medicine by the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between.

Post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC), also called long-Covid, has been the subject of increasing research. PASC describes the ongoing, relapsing, or new symptoms or conditions present 30 or more days after infection, and it has become a major clinical and public health concern. This roundtable discussion focuses on cognitive, cardiovascular, and autoimmune effects of long-Covid. Roundtable experts include naturopathic oncologist and Editor-in-Chief of the Natural Medicine Journal, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO; cardiovascular expert and clinician, Daniel Chong, ND; and immunologist and professor Heather Zwickey, PhD. About the Experts Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between. Daniel Chong, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician who has been practicing in Portland, OR, since 2000. He earned his naturopathic doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine. Chong's focus is on risk assessment, prevention, and drug-free treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition to his degree in naturopathic medicine, Chong has completed certificate training in cardiometabolic medicine at The Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, a BaleDoneen Method Preceptorship, and served for 4 years as a clinical consultant for Boston Heart Diagnostics. He currently  maintains a telehealth-based practice. You can learn more about him at cardiowellnessconsults.com. Heather Zwickey, PhD, is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She launched the Helfgott Research Institute, which advances the science of natural medicine. Zwickey founded the school of graduate studies and developed masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health. Zwickey has received the Champion of Naturopathic Medicine Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and studies the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation.

Dr. Quillin has a PhD in Philosophy and Masters in Applied Human Nutrition, where he has 30 years of experience. He has appeared on over 40 TV shows and 250 radio shows nationwide and is an internationally recognized expert in the are of nutrition and cancer. 10 years of his career were spent as the Vice President of nutrition for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, where he worked with thousands of cancer patients. He has authored 18 books and sold over 2 million copies including an International best seller “Beating Cancer with Nutrition”. He has also edited the textbook, “Adjuvant Nutrition in Cancer Treatment” as well as organized the 1st, 2nd and 3rd International Symposia on Adjuvant Nutrition in Cancer Treatment. You may reach out to Dr. Quillin at: https://gettinghealthier.com/ Questions for podcast: onmmpodcast.@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjamin--greene/message

The very special guest for this episode of The Mile High Podcast is John Dearlove. John was formerly the CEO of Mercola, Inc. and CTCA, Cancer Treatment Centers of America. He moved away from what he refers to as “The Darkside”, advertising for Big Pharma, to become the President and CEO of eNurtureReferrals.com. His company provides automated weekly articles for chiropractors to use in their marketing. In addition, you can receive assistance with gaining referrals, nurturing and retaining your practice members, and reactivating those who have exited your practice in the past. On this podcast, you'll hear:  How John grew the highest doctor website and newsletter in the world and helped CTCA achieve 10,000% growth in 3 years  How you can develop a 70% retention rate  How you can receive massive numbers of referrals in your practice  How to communicate easily, regularly, and effectively with your practice members  And MUCH More!  If you are asking your practice members to do video testimonials for you, you know that it can sometimes seem difficult.  If you would like to make the process simple and easy for you and your practice members, you can take advantage of the opportunity gain access to an app that sends video testimonials straight to social media.  For more information, text to 224-522-8950.  Enjoy the podcast, and if you haven't registered yourself and your support team for Mile High XII in Denver, September 26th – 29th, do it right now at www.MileHighRegistration.com Yours in Service,  Dr. Danny  P.S.  If you would like to find out about promoting your chiropractic-centered product or service to thousands of docs on The Mile High Podcast, check it out now at bit.ly/BeAPodcastSponsor.  P.S. Mark yourself as going here and set a reminder on your calendar. See you there!

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we learn about breast cancer. They dive into: 1. Breast Cancer Facts 2. Following the Guidelines 3. Breast Cancer Treatments Dr. Aminah Keats is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Physician specializing in integrative oncology. She has worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and later directed a naturopathic oncology department. Dr. Keats currently works at Capital Integrative Health. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Society of Integrative Oncology, and Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

On this week's episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Erica Marchese PharmD, MHA, BCPS, BCOP, BCSCP, Alexandria Callahan, LCPC, BC-DMT, GLCMA, and Jen Mikes from the City of Hope Chicago to discuss Cancer Survivorship, exploring their respective roles, the pharmacist's vital contribution to survivorship, and the remarkable patient programs they offer.Erica has been with the City of Hope Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America) for 14 years in various roles within the organization. She is currently the Director of Pharmacy. Erica is an avid runner outside of work and has run four marathons, including the Chicago and New York Marathons.Alexandria is the supervisor of the Behavioral Health department at the City of Hope, Chicago, where she actively assists with therapeutic programming, survivorship support programs, and sexual wellness. Callahan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and earned a Master of Arts degree in dance/movement therapy and counseling from Columbia College in Chicago, followed by a Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis (GLCMA) from the school. Jen Mikes is the Manager of the Cancer Fighters Program at City of Hope. She is a 5-year cancer survivor. You can find the Cancer Fighters here:https://www.cancerfighters.com/s/ This episode is brought to you by Eagle Pharmaceuticals. To learn more about Eagle's oncology portfolio, please visit eagleus.com.

Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson is a mom, business owner, philanthropist, public speaker, bestselling author, and certified leader in functional and integrative medicine.She's a pioneer of functional and integrative medicine who has dedicated her life's work to helping people create vibrant health from within to prevent chronic disease and recover from illness naturally. Dr. Stephenson was a practicing physician for 15 years before becoming Chair of Functional Medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America and a board member of The American Nutrition Association. She has partnered with the American Heart Association for nutritional outreach, serves on the Board of Directors for the Gateway For Cancer Research, works tirelessly as a philanthropist, and is an advocate for children's health worldwide.Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson is the official sponsor of You Are Beautiful with Lawrence Zarian. 

Tune in on Monday, 10/9/23, for a new episode of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring Author of "HOSPITABLE HEALTHCARE," Peter Yesawich, Ph.D. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ A︎BOUT OUR GUEST: Peter C. Yesawich is Chairman of Hospitable Healthcare Partners, LLC, and Vice Chairman Emeritus of MMGY Global. Hospitable Healthcare Partners, LLC, is a marketing consultancy serving hospitality and healthcare industry clients. MMGY Global, America's leading marketing communications agency serving travel, leisure and entertainment industry clients, is renowned for its strategic thinking, breakthrough creativity, and innovation in marketing practice. The agency's Travel Intelligence Group is widely regarded as one of the most respected sources of insights into the travel habits, preferences, and intentions of Americans. Yesawich has contributed to the development of marketing programs for some of the industry's most admired brands and popular destinations including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hilton International, The Leading Hotels of the World, Atlantis, Baha Mar, The Breakers, The Broadmoor, CanyonRanch, Sandals Resorts, Sensei, Wynn Las Vegas, Interval International, Marriott Vacation Club International, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Bermuda Tourist Board, Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, Mexico Tourism Board, Disney Parks & Resorts, Universal Studios, the U.S. Olympic Committee and travel. From 2010 to 2020, Yesawich served as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), a national network of specialty hospitals and outpatient clinics treating adults diagnosed with complex or advanced-stage cancer. CTCA became the most recognized national cancer care provider in the U.S. and third most positively perceived hospital system in the country during his tenure as CGO. Yesawich has been a frequent commentator on marketing trends in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Time, Newsweek, on the CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and BBC World television networks, and on National Public Radio (npr). Yesawich received the World Travel Award from the American Association of Travel Editors, the Albert E. Koehl Award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the Silver Medal from the American Advertising Federation, and the Spirit of Hospitality Award from the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). He is a former Visiting Associate Professor at Cornell University and member of the board of directors of the Travel Industry Association of America. A frequent contributor to trade and professional journals, he is co-author of Marketing Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism, and Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered! Yesawich received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell; postgraduate studies at Yale and Stanford. https://hospitablehealthcare.com/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to our sponsor, SRA 831b Admin, for supporting the show! Click here to learn more: ⁠http://831b.com⁠ #businessofmedicine #medicalindustry #HealthcarePodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcare #business --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedoctorwhisperer/message

On episode 441 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews author and consultant Peter Yesawich, PhD regarding his new book, Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered! In the book, Yesawich and his co-author Dr. Stowe Shoemaker, PhD make the argument that healthcare providers and facilities have the power to implement successful strategies championed by the hospitality industry in order to exponentially improve the patient experience. In the authors' view, healthcare's lack of attention to the basics of hospitality and customer service do significant damage to the public's view of the healthcare system and the facilities and providers that it employs. The concepts of hospitality have the potential to vastly improve healthcare delivery. Peter C. Yesawich is Chairman of Hospitable Healthcare Partners, LLC, and Vice Chairman, Emeritus of MMGY Global. Hospitable Healthcare Partners is a consultancy serving hospitality and healthcare industry clients. MMGY Global is America's leading marketing communications agency serving travel, leisure, and entertainment industry clients. Yesawich has led the development of marketing programs for some of the travel industry's most popular destinations and admired brands. From 2010 to 2020, Yesawich served as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) for Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), a national network of specialty hospitals and outpatient clinics treating adults diagnosed with complex or advanced-stage cancer. CTCA became the most recognized national cancer care provider in the U.S. and the third most positively perceived hospital system in the country during his tenure as CGO. Yesawich has been a frequent commentator on marketing trends in such publications as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Time, Newsweek, on the CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and BBC World television networks, and on National Public Radio. Connect with Peter Yesawich: HospitableHealthcare.com ----------- Did you know that you can now earn CEUs from listening to podcasts? That's right — over at RNegade.pro, they're building a library of nursing podcasts offering continuing education credits, including episodes of The Nurse Keith Show! So just head over to RNegade.pro, log into the portal, select Nurse Keith (or any other Content Creator) from the Content Creator dropdown, and get CEs for any content on the platform! Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Connect with Nurse Keith at NurseKeith.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Nurse Keith lives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with his lovely fiancée, Shada McKenzie, a highly gifted traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot. You can find Shada at The Circle and the Dot. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting, and Mark Capispisan is our stalwart social media ringmaster and newsletter wrangler.

Rev. Percy McCray, director of faith-based programs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, discusses the relationship between cancer and mental health.

In this week's episode, HealthLeaders editor Melanie Blackman is joined by Jennifer Greenman, the CIO at City of Hope, following last year's acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers of America®. During the conversation, Jennifer talks about her role as CIO, how to leverage technology already in place for new and upcoming cancer care needs, and the integration of the health system over the past year.

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview, Rev. Percy McCray.  Rev. Percy McCray Jr has spent more than 20 years ministering to cancer patients and their caretaker at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). He serves as the Director of Faith-Based Programs at CTCA® and provides leadership and pastoral care staff at all five CTCA hospitals and oversees Our Journey of Hope®. He also Hosts a popular podcast, 'Health, Hope & Inspiration.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Rev. Percy shares his story of seeing his father nearly die which shocked him into a straight path and how he now runs an organization that teaches churches how to do end of life chaplaincy. Being a cancer survivor himself, Rev. Percy shares about the importance of cancer care ministry and how it requires understanding of the impact of cancer, how people react to it, and how God has called HIs people to respond.  Tune in! https://www.ourjourneyofhope.com/  

On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed is joined by the CIO at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Jennifer Wesson Greenman, to discuss owning your place at the table, favorite Broadway shows, and more! 

The annual war authorization (NDAA) is an excellent opportunity to examine our military's roles and goals in the world. In this episode, learn about how much of our tax money Congress provided the Defense Department, including how much of that money is classified, how much more money was dedicated to war than was requested, and what they are authorized to use the money for. This episode also examines our Foreign Military Financing programs with a deep dive into a new partner country: Ecuador. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. 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Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Jen's highlighted version Bills H.R. 8711 - United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 S. 3591 - United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 Audio Sources A conversation with General Laura J. Richardson on security across the Americas January 19, 2023 The Atlantic Council Clips 17:51 Gen. Laura Richardson: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that has been ongoing for the last over a decade in this region, 21 of 31 countries have signed on to this Belt and Road Initiative. I could take Argentina last January, the most recent signatory on to the Belt and Road Initiative, and $23 billion in infrastructure projects that signatory and signing on to that. But again, 21 of 31 countries. There are 25 countries that actually have infrastructure projects by the PRC. Four that aren't signatories of the BRI, but they do actually have projects within their countries. But not just that. Deepwater ports in 17 countries. I mean, this is critical infrastructure that's being invested in. I have the most space enabling infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere in Latin America and the Caribbean. And I just caused question, you know, why? Why is all of this critical infrastructure being invested in so heavily? In terms of telecommunications, 5G, I've got five countries with the 5G backbone in this region. I've got 24 countries with the PRC Huawei 3G-4G. Five countries have the Huawei backbone infrastructure. If I had to guess, they'll probably be offered a discount to upgrade and stay within the same PRC network. And so very, very concerning as we work with our countries. 20:00 Gen. Laura Richardson: What I'm starting to see as well is that this economy...the economy impacts to these partner nations is affecting their ability to buy equipment. And you know, as I work with our partner nations, and they invest in U.S. equipment, which is the best equipment, I must say I am a little biased, but it is the best equipment, they also buy into the supply chain of spare parts, and all those kinds of things that help to sustain this piece of equipment over many, many years. So in terms of the investment that they're getting, and that equipment to be able to stay operational, and the readiness of it, is very, very important. But now these partner nations, due to the impacts of their economy, are starting to look at the financing that goes along with it. Not necessarily the quality of the equipment, but who has the best finance deal because they can't afford it so much up front. 24:15 Gen. Laura Richardson: This region, why this region matters, with all of its rich resources and rare earth elements. You've got the lithium triangle which is needed for technology today. 60% of the world's lithium is in the lithium triangle: Argentina Bolivia, Chile. You just have the largest oil reserves -- light, sweet, crude -- discovered off of Guyana over a year ago. You have Venezuela's resources as well with oil, copper, gold. China gets 36% of its food source from this region. We have the Amazon, lungs of the world. We have 31% of the world's freshwater in this region too. I mean, it's just off the chart. 28:10 Gen. Laura Richardson: You know, you gotta question, why are they investing so heavily everywhere else across the planet? I worry about these dual-use state-owned enterprises that pop up from the PRC, and I worry about the dual use capability being able to flip them around and use them for military use. 33:30 Interviewer: Russia can't have the ability to provide many of these countries with resupply or new weapons. I mean, they're struggling to supply themselves, in many cases, for Ukraine. So is that presenting an opportunity for maybe the US to slide in? Gen. Laura Richardson: It is, absolutely and we're taking advantage of that, I'd like to say. So, we are working with those countries that have the Russian equipment to either donate or switch it out for United States equipment. or you Interviewer: Are countries taking the....? Gen. Laura Richardson: They are, yeah. 45:25 Gen. Laura Richardson: National Guard State Partnership Program is huge. We have the largest National Guard State Partnership Program. It has come up a couple of times with Ukraine. Ukraine has the State Partnership Program with California. How do we initially start our great coordination with Ukraine? It was leveraged to the National Guard State Partnership Program that California had. But I have the largest out of any of the CoCOMMs. I have 24 state partnership programs utilize those to the nth degree in terms of another lever. 48:25 Gen. Laura Richardson: Just yesterday I had a zoom call with the U.S. Ambassadors from Argentina and Chile and then also the strategy officer from Levant and then also the VP for Global Operations from Albermarle for lithium, to talk about the lithium triangle in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and the companies, how they're doing and what they see in terms of challenges and things like that in the lithium business and then the aggressiveness or the influence and coercion from the PRC. House Session June 15, 2022 Clips Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): The GAO found that the LCS had experienced engine failure in 10 of the 11 deployments reviewed. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): One major reason for the excessive costs of LCS: contractors. Unlike other ships where sailors do the maintenance, LCS relies almost exclusively on contractors who own and control the technical data needed to maintain and repair. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): Our top priority and national defense strategy is China and Russia. We can't waste scarce funds on costly LCS when there are more capable platforms like destroyers, attack submarines, and the new constellation class frigate. A review of the President's Fiscal Year 2023 funding request and budget justification for the Navy and Marine Corps May 25, 2022 Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary, United States Navy Admiral Michael M. Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps Clips Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS): I think the christening was just a few years ago...maybe three or so. So the fact that we christened the ship one year and a few years later we're decommissioning troubles me. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS): Are there not other uses, if there's something missing from this class of ships, that we would avoid decommissioning? Adm. Michael Gilday: We need a capable, lethal, ready Navy more than we need a larger Navy that's less capable, less lethal, and less ready. And so, unfortunately the Littoral combat ships that we have, while the mechanical issues were a factor, a bigger factor was was the lack of sufficient warfighting capability against a peer competitor in China. Adm. Michael Gilday: And so we refuse to put an additional dollar against that system that wouldn't match the Chinese undersea threat. Adm. Michael Gilday: In terms of what are the options going forward with these ships, I would offer to the subcommittee that we should consider offering these ships to other countries that would be able to use them effectively. There are countries in South America, as an example, as you pointed out, that would be able to use these ships that have small crews. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary ofDefense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks to Traveling Press April 25, 2022 China's Role in Latin America and the Caribbean March 31, 2022 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Kerri Hannan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Policy, Planning, and Coordination, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State Peter Natiello, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, U.S. Agency for International Development Andrew M. Herscowitz, Chief Development Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Margaret Myers, Director of the Asia & Latin America Program, Inter-American Dialogue Evan Ellis, Senior Associate, Center for Strategic and International Studies Clips 24:20 Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): Ecuador for example, nearly 20 years ago, former President Rafael Correa promised modernization for Ecuador, embracing Chinese loans and infrastructure projects in exchange for its oil. Fast forward to today. Ecuador now lives with the Chinese financed and built dam that's not fully operational despite being opened in 2016. The Coca Codo Sinclair Dam required over 7000 repairs, it sits right next to an active volcano, and erosion continues to damage the dam. The dam also caused an oil spill in 2020 that has impacted indigenous communities living downstream. And all that's on top of the billions of dollars that Ecuador still owes China. 56:40 Peter Natiello: One example that I could provide is work that we've done in Ecuador, with Ecuadorian journalists, to investigate, to analyze and to report on the issue of illegal and unregulated fishing off Ecuador's coast. And we do that because we want to ensure that Ecuadorian citizens have fact-based information upon which they can make decisions about China and countries like China, and whether they want their country working with them. 1:23:45 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): There are 86 million tons of identified lithium resources on the planet. On the planet. 49 million of the 86 million are in the Golden Triangle. That's Argentina, Bolivia, Chile. So what's our plan? 1:54:10 Evan Ellis: In security engagement, the PRC is a significant provider of military goods to the region including fighters, transport aircraft, and radars for Venezuela; helicopters and armored vehicles for Bolivia; and military trucks for Ecuador. 2:00:00 Margaret Myers: Ecuador is perhaps the best example here of a country that has begun to come to terms with the challenges associated with doing business with or interacting from a financial or investment perspective with China. And one need only travel the road from the airport to Quito where every day there are a lot of accidents because of challenges with the actual engineering of that road to know why many Ecuadorians feel this way. Examining U.S. Security Cooperation and Assistance March 10, 2022 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Watch Full Hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Jessica Lewis, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Mara Elizabeth Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities, U.S. Department of Defense Clips 1:23:17 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): According to one study, the DoD manages 48 of the 50 new security assistance programs that were created after the 9/11 attacks and out of the 170 existing security assistance programs today, DOD manages 87, a whopping 81% of those programs. That is a fundamental transition from the way in which we used to manage security assistance. And my worry is that it takes out of the equation the people who have the clearest and most important visibility on the ground as to the impact of that security assistance and those transfers. Sen. Chris Murphy: We just spent $87 billion in military assistance over 20 years in Afghanistan. And the army that we supported went up in smoke overnight. That is an extraordinary waste of U.S. taxpayer dollars, and it mirrors a smaller but similar investment we made from 2003 to 2014 in the Iraqi military, who disintegrated when they faced the prospect of a fight against ISIS. Clearly, there is something very wrong with the way in which we are flowing military assistance to partner countries, especially in complicated war zones. You've got a minute and 10 seconds, so maybe you can just preview some lessons that we have learned, or the process by which we are going to learn lessons from all of the money that we have wasted in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jessica Lewis: Senator, I'll be brief so that Dr. Karlin can jump in as well. I think we do need to learn lessons. We need to make sure, as I was just saying to Senator Cardin, that when we provide security assistance, we also look not just at train and equip, but we look at other things like how the Ministries of Defense operate? Is their security sector governant? Are we creating an infrastructure that's going to actually work? Mara Elizabeth Karlin: Thank you for raising this issue, Senator. And I can assure you that the Department of Defense is in the process of commissioning a study on this exact issue. I will just say in line with Assistant Secretary Lewis, it is really important that when we look at these efforts, we spend time assessing political will and we do not take an Excel spreadsheet approach to building partner militaries that misses the higher order issues that are deeply relevant to security sector governance, that will fundamentally show us the extent to which we can ultimately be successful or not with a partner. Thank you. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): You know, in Iraq, last time I was there, we were spending four times as much money on security assistance as we were on non-security assistance. And what Afghanistan taught us amongst many things, is that if you have a fundamentally corrupt government, then all the money you're flowing into the military is likely wasted in the end because that government can't stand and thus the military can't stand. So it also speaks to rebalancing the way in which we put money into conflict zones, to not think that military assistance alone does the job. You got to be building sustainable governments that serve the public interests in order to make your security assistance matter and be effective. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activity in North and South America March 8, 2022 House Armed Services Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Melissa G. Dalton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Office of the Secretary of Defense General Laura Richardson, USA, Commander, U.S. Southern Command General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF, Commander, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Clips 17:30 General Laura Richardson: Colombia, for example, our strongest partner in the region, exports security by training other Latin American militaries to counter transnational threats. 1:20:00 General Laura Richardson: If I look at what PRC (People's Republic of China) is investing in the [SOUTHCOM] AOR (Area of Responsibility), over a five year period of 2017 to 2021: $72 billion. It's off the charts. And I can read a couple of the projects. The most concerning projects that I have are the $6 billion in projects specifically near the Panama Canal. And I look at the strategic lines of communication: Panama Canal and the Strait of Magellan. But just to highlight a couple of the projects. The nuclear power plant in Argentina: $7.9 billion. The highway in Jamaica: $5.6 billion. The energy refinery in Cuba, $5 billion. The highway in Peru: $4 billion. Energy dam in Argentina: $4 billion, the Metro in Colombia: $3.9 billion. The freight railway in Argentina: $3 billion. These are not small projects that they're putting in this region. This region is rich in resources, and the Chinese don't go there to invest, they go there to extract. All of these projects are done with Chinese labor with host nation countries'. U.S. Policy on Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean November 30, 2021 Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State Todd D. Robinson, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State Clips 1:47:15 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): I'd like to start with Mexico. I am increasingly concerned that the Mexican government is engaged in a systematic campaign to undermine American companies, and especially American energy companies that have invested in our shared prosperity and in the future of the Mexican people and economy. Over the past five months, Mexican regulators have shut down three privately owned fuel storage terminals. Among those they shut down a fuel terminal and Tuxpan, which is run by an American company based in Texas, and which transports fuel on ships owned by American companies. This is a pattern of sustained discrimination against American companies. And I worry that the Mexican government's ultimate aim is to roll back the country's historic 2013 energy sector liberalisation reforms in favor of Mexico's mismanaged and failing state-owned energy companies. The only way the Mexican government is going to slow and reverse their campaign is if the United States Government conveys clearly and candidly that their efforts pose a serious threat to our relationship and to our shared economic interests. 2:01:50 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ): Mr. Nichols, can you can you just be a little more specific about the tactics of the GEC? What are some of the specific activities they're doing? And what more would you like to see them do? Brian A. Nichols: The Global Engagement Center both measures public opinion and social media trends throughout the world. They actively work to counter false messages from our strategic competitors. And they prepare media products or talking points that our embassies and consulates around the hemisphere can use to combat disinformation. I think they do a great job. Obviously, it's a huge task. So the the resources that they have to bring to bear to this limit, somewhat, the ability to accomplish those goals, but I think they're doing vital, vital work. 2:13:30 Todd D. Robinson: We are, INL (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) are working very closely with the Haitian National Police, the new Director General, we are going to send in advisors. When I was there two weeks ago, I arrived with -- they'd asked for greater ability to get police around the city -- I showed up with 19 new vehicles, 200 new protective vests for the police. The 19 was the first installment of a total of 60 that we're going to deliver to the Haitian National Police. We're gonna get advisors down there to work with the new SWAT team to start taking back the areas that have been taken from ordinary Haitians. But it's going to be a process and it's going to take some time. Sen. Bob Menendez: Well, first of all, is the Haitian National Police actually an institution capable of delivering the type of security that Hatians deserve? Todd D. Robinson: We believe it is. It's an institution that we have worked with in the past. There was a small brief moment where Haitians actually acknowledged that the Haitian National Police had gotten better and was more professional. Our goal, our long term goal is to try to bring it back to that Sen. Bob Menendez: How much time before we get security on the ground? Todd D. Robinson: I can't say exactly but we are working as fast as we can. Sen. Bob Menendez: Months, years? Todd D. Robinson: Well, I would hope we could do it in less than months. But we're working as fast as we can. Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy January 25, 2018 Senate Committee on Armed Services Watch the full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Chairman of Kissinger Associates and Former Secretary of State Dr. George P. Shultz, Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University and Former Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage, President, Armitage International and Former Deputy Secretary of State Clips Dr. George Shultz: Small platforms will carry a very destructive power. Then you can put these small platforms on drones. And drones can be manufactured easily, and you can have a great many of them inexpensively. So then you can have a swarm armed with lethal equipment. Any fixed target is a real target. So an airfield where our Air Force stores planes is a very vulnerable target. A ship at anchor is a vulnerable target. So you've got to think about that in terms of how you deploy. And in terms of the drones, while such a system cannot be jammed, it would only serve to get a drone—talking about getting a drone to the area of where its target is, but that sure could hit a specific target. At that point, the optical systems guided by artificial intelligence could use on-board, multi-spectral imaging to find a target and guide the weapons. It is exactly that autonomy that makes the technologic convergence a threat today. Because such drones will require no external input other than the signature of the designed target, they will not be vulnerable to jamming. Not requiring human intervention, the autonomous platforms will also be able to operate in very large numbers. Dr. George Shultz: I think there's a great lesson here for what we do in NATO to contain Russia because you can deploy these things in boxes so you don't even know what they are and on trucks and train people to unload quickly and fire. So it's a huge deterrent capability that is available, and it's inexpensive enough so that we can expect our allies to pitch in and get them for themselves. Dr. George Shultz: The creative use of swarms of autonomous drones to augment current forces would strongly and relatively cheaply reinforce NATO, as I said, that deterrence. If NATO assists frontline states in fielding large numbers of inexpensive autonomous drones that are pre-packaged in standard 20-foot containers, the weapons can be stored in sites across the countries under the control of reserve forces. If the weapons are pre-packaged and stored, the national forces can quickly deploy the weapons to delay a Russian advance. So what's happening is you have small, cheap, and highly lethal replacing large, expensive platforms. And this change is coming about with great rapidity, and it is massively important to take it into account in anything that you are thinking about doing. Foreign Military Sales: Process and Policy June 15, 2017 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Watch the full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Tina Kaidanow, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey, Director, U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency Clips 14:40 Tina Kaidanow: Arms Transfers constitute an element of foreign policy. We therefore take into account foreign policy considerations as we contemplate each arms transfer or sale, including specifically, the appropriateness of the transfer in responding to U.S and recipient security needs; the degree to which the transfer supports U.S. strategic foreign policy and defense interests through increased access and influence; allied burden sharing and interoperability; consistency with U.S. interests regarding regional stability; the degree of protection afforded by the recipient company to our sensitive technology; the risk that significant change in the political or security situation of the recipient country could lead to inappropriate end use or transfer; and the likelihood that the recipient would use the arms to commit human rights abuses or serious violations of international humanitarian law, or retransfer the arms to those who would commit such abuses. As a second key point, arms transfers support the U.S. Defense industrial base and they reduce the cost of procurement for our own U.S. military. Purchases made through the Foreign Military Sales, known as the FMS, system often can be combined with our Defense Department orders to reduce unit costs. Beyond this, the US defense industry directly employs over 1.7 million people across our nation. 20:20 Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey: FMS is the government-to-government process through which the U.S. government purchases defense articles, training, and services on behalf of foreign governments, authorized in the Arms Export Control Act. FMS is a long standing security cooperation program that supports partner and regional security, enhances military-to-military cooperation, enables interoperability and develops and maintains international relationships. Through the FMS process, the US government determines whether or not the sale is of mutual benefit to us and the partner, whether the technology can and will be protected, and whether the transfer is consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy. The FMS system is actually a set of systems in which the Department of State, Department of Defense, and Congress play critical roles. The Department of Defense in particular executes a number of different processes including the management of the FMS case lifecycle which is overseen by DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency). Technology transfer reviews, overseen by the Defense Technology Security Administration, and the management of the Defense Acquisition and Logistics Systems, overseen by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, and the military departments. This process, or a version of it, also serves us well, in the DoD Title X Building Partnership Capacity arena, where the process of building a case, validating a requirement and exercising our U.S. acquisition system to deliver capability is modeled on the FMS system. I want to say clearly that overall the system is performing very well. The United States continues to remain the provider of choice for our international partners, with 1,700 new cases implemented in Fiscal Year 2016 alone. These new cases, combined with adjustments to existing programs, equated to more than $33 billion in sales last year. This included over $25 billion in cases funded by our partner nations' own funds and approximately $8 billion in cases funded by DOD Title X program or Department of State's Appropriations. Most FMS cases move through the process relatively quickly. But some may move more slowly as we engage in deliberate review to ensure that the necessary arms transfer criteria are met. 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Trevor Brand is a results-oriented individual making his mark on the healthcare industry, currently as COO at The Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Trevor is a trailblazer known for reviving financial performance and optimizing utilization of resources, while simultaneously elevating patient experience with quality initiatives – he is an executive that knows what it takes to elevate organizational operations from ordinary to extraordinary!ONE OF TREVORS SUGGESTIONS FOR HR LEADERS“Take it one day at a time, take it one person at a time. And really one conversation at a time. I think we've all struggled, and I struggle with it often. trying to take care of everything in one single day. And we've got 365 of those days in a year to get things accomplished and that not everything happens quickly. But the best quality sometimes really takes time to get that done. So as we're working together, really understanding the true nuances of the particular executive, really working one day at a time.”EPISODE TIME HACKS·         How did you get started in healthcare? 3:37·         What does access to healthcare mean? 5:52·         How to synthesize your goals into a daily goal. 12:15·         How did you get into this mindset shift? 16:56·         How daily affirmations work with everything. 18:35·         Advice for HR Leaders in healthcare. 21:08ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCASTThe ASHHRA Podcast is the ultimate resource for HR Leaders. Featuring weekly episodes with top healthcare professionals from around the country, Co-hosts Bo Brabo & Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, The ASHHRA Podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything Healthcare HR!

Trevor Brand is a results-oriented individual making his mark on the healthcare industry, currently as COO at The Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Trevor is a trailblazer known for reviving financial performance and optimizing utilization of resources, while simultaneously elevating patient experience with quality initiatives – he is an executive that knows what it takes to elevate organizational operations from ordinary to extraordinary!ONE OF TREVORS SUGGESTIONS FOR HR LEADERS“Take it one day at a time, take it one person at a time. And really one conversation at a time. I think we've all struggled, and I struggle with it often. trying to take care of everything in one single day. And we've got 365 of those days in a year to get things accomplished and that not everything happens quickly. But the best quality sometimes really takes time to get that done. So as we're working together, really understanding the true nuances of the particular executive, really working one day at a time.”EPISODE TIME HACKS·         How did you get started in healthcare? 3:37·         What does access to healthcare mean? 5:52·         How to synthesize your goals into a daily goal. 12:15·         How did you get into this mindset shift? 16:56·         How daily affirmations work with everything. 18:35·         Advice for HR Leaders in healthcare. 21:08ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCASTThe ASHHRA Podcast is the ultimate resource for HR Leaders. Featuring weekly episodes with top healthcare professionals from around the country, Co-hosts Bo Brabo & Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, The ASHHRA Podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything Healthcare HR! Support the Show.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Tabletop exercises are critical procedures to learn how everyone will react during an actual attack. Panic is usually the first response, so why don't we do that when we're playing our pretend game of getting our business compromised by a nefarious hacker? This week's episode of CISO Series Podcast was recorded in front of a live audience in Clearwater, Florida for the Convene conference produced by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (AKA StaySafeOnline.org). Joining me on stage for the recording was my guest co-host, Hadas Cassorla, CISO, M1 and our guest, Kathleen Mullin (@kate944032), CISO, Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Thanks to our podcast sponsors, Cofense, KnowBe4 & Terranova Cofense is the only company to combine a global network of 32 million people reporting phish with advanced AI-based automation to stop phishing attacks. Our global phishing defense centers work 24/7 to support more than 2,000 enterprise customers, providing the technology and insights needed to identify & block threats. KnowBe4 is the world's largest integrated Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing platform. KnowBe4 helps organizations manage the ongoing problem of social engineering through a comprehensive new-school awareness training approach. Tens of thousands of organizations worldwide use KnowBe4's platform to mobilize their end users as a last line of defense. Get free phishing benchmarking data to drive effective behavior change and grow your organization's security-aware culture with the latest edition of the Phishing Benchmark Global Report! Taken from this year's Gone Phishing Tournament, this report gives security and risk management leaders the insight they need to strengthen data protection. More at terranovasecurity.com. In this episode: Where do you see tabletops coming apart and being ineffective and what are the core elements that truly make them succeed? Have you ever seen a real incident play out where you can point to the tabletop as the reason you were able to handle the incident? Are people the safety net for your security controls OR should security controls the safety net for your people?

Link to Blog Post This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review, January 23-27, is hosted by David Spark with our guest, Kathleen Mullin, CISO, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Thanks to our show sponsor, SafeBase If a prospective customer asked about your trust program or security policies, where would you send them? Chances are, you'd need to send an NDA, hunt down documentation, go back and forth via email, and answer a litany of questions. SafeBase is the better way. SafeBase's Smart Trust Center allows you to send *one link* to customers or buyers, so they can easily access the security and compliance information they need. Meanwhile, you get more control over who has access to your documents, and for how long. Build customer trust the smart way with SafeBase – learn more at safebase.com All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Welcome to a six-part series where Jenny talks to CISOs about how they view their role, the industry and the threat landscape called CISO Voices, in partnership with Proofpoint. Kate Mullin from Cancer Treatment Centers of America talks about the risks of connecting life-saving medical equipment to the internet and how her teams approach the challenges. To follow Kate on LinkedIn, please click this link here.  To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe Thank you to Proofpoint for sponsoring the CISO Voices series.  Note: music for the show was provided by; Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba  

As pastors and ministry leaders, we often come alongside and minister to others when they receive heartbreaking news. But what happens when we receive a challenging medical diagnosis, either for ourselves or for someone in our immediate family? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Percy McCray. Percy has an incredibly unique pastoral calling. As an ordained minister, he has served for nearly 30 years in the cancer care space. He provides leadership to the entire pastoral care team that serves at all five of the hospitals for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Together, Percy and Jason explore some of the unique challenges that we experience as ministry leaders when we receive a tough health diagnosis. They also look at how God can redeem some of these health issues and open doors to new ministry opportunities.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Percy McCray on the dangers of ministry leaders keeping their medical diagnoses secret: "Many ministry leaders, in my opinion, have made the mistake of trying to keep their cancer diagnosis a secret, and keep that quiet. And then as things progressed, particularly if things get a little bit shaky, where there's an obvious dynamic of something going on, now, you've got to figure out a way to unpack that to your congregation, or to individuals who love you, and who are going to be caught off guard, and they're going to be stunned."Percy McCray on preparing ourselves for a difficult health crisis: "We simply were not mentally, emotionally prepared for the rigors and for the dynamics of significant or serious health challenges within our faith construct"Percy McCray on our example as ministry leaders as we experience a health crisis: "There are times that we are challenged as spiritual leaders, and to a certain extent, we are to be examples to those that are watching us on how to walk and fight the good fight of faith, good, bad or indifferent."-------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the entire Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide (Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our amazing guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how that episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your regular staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.)Love well, live well, and lead well --------Complimentary 1-hour Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesessionFollow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram 

The results are in: The Democrats will keep the Senate, the Republican will take the House. In this episode, in preparation for the 118th Congress, Jen analyzes the detailed policy documents released by the House Republicans to see what they could reasonably accomplish, who their policies would help or hurt, and how they will likely wield their power in a politically divided Congress. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd263-republicans-take-the-house Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD258: Gain of Function Research CD256: Poisonous Pet Collars CD224: Social Media Censorship CD218: Minerals are the New Oil CD177: Immigrant Family Separations CD146: Repeal & Replace CD135: Education is Big Business (Every Student Succeeds Act) CD129: The Impeachment of John Koskinen The Southern Border David J. Bier. Sep 14, 2022. “Fentanyl Is Smuggled for U.S. Citizens By U.S. Citizens, Not Asylum Seekers.” Cato Institute. “Security Subcomittee.” May 2022. The Healthy Future Task Force. “House Republicans: We Must Secure the Southern Border.” Jul 2022. American Security Task Force. “Humanitarian crisis at the U.S. border.” American Federation of Teachers. Sean Altekruse et al. January 17, 2020. “Socioeconomic risk factors for fatal opioid overdoses in the United States: Findings from the Mortality Disparities in American Communities Study (MDAC).” PLOS One 15(1). Tiffany Stecker. Feb 20, 2019. “Border Barrier No One Wants Grows Without Money to Slow Spread.” Bloomberg Law. Censorship “Big Tech, Censorship, & Data Task Force.” Sep 2022. China “Why Taiwan Matters.” Sep 2022. China Task Force. Commitment to America Megan Loe. Oct 25, 2022. “Cuts to Social Security and Medicare detailed in viral image aren't part of House GOP plan.” Verify. “The Republican Commitment to America.” House Republicans. “Commitment to America One Pager.” House Republicans. “An Economy That's Strong.” Sep 20, 2022. House Republicans. “Sound Money, Fiscal Discipline, & Budget Enforcement.” Sep 2022. Jobs and the Economy Task Force. Energy and the Environment “Build Resilient Communities.” August 9, 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. Mining “Securing U.S. Supply Chains.” Sep 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. John Emeigh. Jun 2, 2022. “Water level in the Berkeley Pit remains unchanged after two years.” KXLF Butte. Betsy Smidinger. August 30, 2021. “Fifth Five-year Review Report for Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area, Butte, Montana: Cleanup Activities.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ryan DeMars. 2012. “Health Hazards from Mining in Butte, Montana.” Teach the Earth. “1955: The Open Pit Mine Era: The Berkeley Pit.” Clark Fork Watershed Education Program. Dams “Why aren't we looking at more hydropower?” Mar 2, 2021. MIT Climate Portal. Fossil Fuels “Beat China and Russia.” Jun 17, 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. “Unlock American Resources.” Jun 10, 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. Jeff Brady and Neela Banerjee. Jun 9, 2021. “Developer Abandons Keystone XL Pipeline Project, Ending Decade-Long Battle.” Gutting Environmental Law “Let America Build.” Jun 10, 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. Pesticides “Conservation with a Purpose.” Jul 15, 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. “Does glyphosate cause cancer?” Jul 8, 2021. Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Emily Dixon. Feb 15, 2019. “Common weed killer glyphosate increases cancer risk by 41%, study says.” CNN. Water “Why California Farmers Are Conflicted About Using Less Water.” May 11, 2015. NPR. Seth Siegel with Naty Barak. Jun 1, 2017. “How Drip Irrigation Can Change the World: Adoption is still low for a technology that saves water, reduces use of fertilizer and increases agricultural yield.” Real Assets Adviser 4(6). Healthcare “Security Subcommittee.” Aug 2022. The Healthy Future Task Force. “Affordability Subcommittee.” Jul 2022. The Healthy Future Task Force. “Doctor-Patient Relationship Subcommittee.” Jun 2022. The Healthy Future Task Force. “Subcommittee on Modernization.” Jun 2022. The Healthy Future Task Force. Financial Regulations “Securing U.S. Supply Chains.” Sep 2022. Jobs & the Economy Task Force. “Growth Through Innovation.” Sep 2022. Jobs & the Economy Task Force. “Beat China and Russia.” Jun 2022. The Energy, Climate, & Conservation Task Force. Parents Bill of Rights “Parents Bill of Rights Fact Sheet.” Committee on Education & Labor Republicans. “Republican Solutions for America's Education System.” Committee on Education & Labor Republicans. 2014 Government Funding 113th Congresss. “H.R.2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act.” 113th Congress. “Roll Call 550 | Bill Number: H. R. 2775.” Oct 16, 2013. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Workforce Education “Getting Americans Back to Work.” Jul 2022. Jobs & the Economy Task Force. Speak Out Act 117th Congress. “S.4524: Speak Out Act.” Emilie Shumway. Nov 16, 2022. “Congress passes bill voiding NDAs in cases of sexual assault, harassment; Biden expected to sign.” Legal Dive. Respect for Marriage Act 117th Congress. “H.R.8404: Respect for Marriage Act.” Annie Karni. Nov 16, 2022. “Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill Clears a Crucial Senate Hurdle.” The New York Times. Maggie Astor. Nov 16, 2022. “Here Are the 12 Republicans Who Voted to Protect Same-Sex Marriage.” The New York Times. Al Weaver. Nov 16, 2022. “Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill.” The Hill. Soon-to-be Laws S.4524: Speak Out Act H.R.8404: Respect for Marriage Act Audio Sources House Republicans Unveil the Commitment to America Sep 23, 2022 Kevin McCarthy on YouTube Clips Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH): They told us so many things that turned out not to be accurate. I mean, just think about it, they told us this thing didn't come from a lab. Sure looks like it did. But they want us to believe it was a bat to a penguin to Joe Rogan. And then we all got, it right? I'm just a country boy from Ohio. But I kind of think it probably came from a lab. I asked Dr. Burks a question three months ago in a hearing. I said Dr. Burks, when the Biden administration told us that the vaccinated couldn't get it, were they guessing or lying? Interesting. She paused and said, Well, Congressman, I like to think they hoped. I said, so it was a guess, a lie, or a hope. I'm not against the vaccine. I'm just saying that we're big boys and girls, we can handle the truth. Give us the facts. We are committed to doing the investigations that need to be done. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA): On our very first bill we're going to repeal 87,000 IRS agents. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA): We believe in fairness. We should ensure women only compete in women's sports. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA): We will have oversight hearings on what happened. Who was responsible for opening up America's southern border? How many have come in? How many are on the terrorist watch list that we know of, and when will we start doing something about it? In our commitment to America, we talk about securing America's border and holding them accountable. We will give Secretary Mayorkas a reserved parking spot, he will be testifying so much about this. So that's the kind of oversight we're going to be doing. U.S. House Session February 5, 2014 “Little fish” montage featuring Former Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA), Former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). U.S. House Session October 8, 2013 Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX): I am very proud of not only what our Speaker is doing but of our majority leader, ERIC CANTOR, and our whip, KEVIN MC CARTHY. U.S. House Session October 1, 2013 Former Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA): In fact, House Republicans have passed three continuing resolutions, or temporary spending bills, to keep this government open and to either defund or to delay ObamaCare—which the majority of Americans support. They were against it 31⁄2 years ago; they are against it today; and they support what we are doing in the Republican House of Representatives. I praise and commend Speaker JOHN BOEHNER and the leadership of ERIC CANTOR and KEVIN MCCARTHY for the strength that they have had in regard to this and for being so inclusive for every single member of our caucus. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

Sponsored by DaVinci Laboratories Millennials are now the nation's largest living adult generation, surpassing Baby Boomers in 2019. In the world of integrative medicine, this presents a significant opportunity to help a lot of patients achieve better health and protect themselves from common chronic illnesses. In this interview, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, talks about practical, effective integrative health strategies that can reduce disease risk in millennials. In addition to being NMJ's editor-in-chief, Kaczor is the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and host of the popular podcast The Cancer Pod (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cancer-pod-a-resource-for-cancer-patients/id1584013388). ----- "Simple and Relaxing Minimal Ambient" by Coma-Media and “Inspirational Background” by AudioCoffee via pixabay.com. About the Expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. She is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. Kaczor received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between. About the Sponsor NEARLY 50 YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE We are a family-owned and managed company and are always willing to assist you in any way possible on matters relating to nutrition. Every day, we work hard to set new standards for quality and product innovation so we can keep you as healthy and informed as possible. Meet Our Family.

This episode features Jonathan Watkins, Regional President, Hospitals & Clinics at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Here, he discusses his focus on democratizing cancer care to increase access to care, their partnership with City of Hope, the importance for emerging leaders to remain flexible, and more.

Cancer touches everyone and yet churches are often under-equipped. How can cancer be a blessing? How do we best minister to cancer patients and caregivers? A cancer survivor himself, Rev. Percy McCray Jr. has spent more than 20 years ministering to cancer patients and their caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). He now serves as the Director of Faith-Based Programs at CTCA® and provides leadership to the pastoral care staff at all five CTCA hospitals. In addition, Rev. McCray oversees Our Journey of Hope®, a nationwide cancer care ministry training and support program. Ourjourneyofhope.com    Season 5 is sponsored by AGTS and Evangel University. If God is calling you to take your ministry to the next level, visit agts.edu/mlm to learn how the experienced scholars at AGTS can equip and empower you for your Christ-centered service. Connect with Angela at www.angeladonadio.com.  

This episode features Dr. Kevin Tulipana, President and CEO at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Here, he discusses good and bad news surrounding oncology, the status & high costs of new cancer treatments, the big strides made in specific types of cancer research, and more.

Mistletoe anyone? On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the chance to sit down with the Dr. Lucas Tims, a naturopathic oncologist that has some unique, yet sensible approaches to treating, mitigating and preventing cancer.  On top of that, he has a healthy respect for mitochondrial health and the role they play on not just overall health, but their relationship with cancer. Dr. Tims sees cancer as a teacher, not a problem. You will learn why and so much more in this information-packed episode!Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, is Medical Director of the Riordan Clinic's location in Overland Park, Kan. He is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in IV vitamin C, ozone therapy, the immune system and more. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Lucas (as he is known to his patients) is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he majored in microbiology. He went on to complete his medical training at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an oncology-focused residency program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). In 2013, he passed his specialty boards designating him as a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). He has also earned a Metabolic Approach to Cancer (MATC) certificate from the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health.Throughout Dr. Lucas' 12 years of practice, he has provided Integrative Medicine support for thousands of cancer patients at multiple CTCA hospitals and clinics. As a board-certified, Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Lucas is an expert in how to utilize natural therapies to support patients during any phase of treatment or care setting. In early 2018, Dr. Lucas was appointed to a leadership role serving as Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at CTCA's Western Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lucas is also a 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Healthcare for Cancer Care recognition by the Wichita Business Journal.Dr. Lucas was born into a family where nutrition and organic eating were the norm, and in his formative years he became deeply interested in science and medicine. His upbringing combined with influential mentors during his undergraduate studies helped pave his path toward naturopathic medicine.In his second year of naturopathic medical school, Dr. Lucas met his future wife. Shortly after they began dating, she was diagnosed with cancer. Helping her through her cancer journey was a turning point for him that fueled his passion for specializing in cancer care.Throughout his tenure at Riordan Clinic, he has been instrumental in the development and expansion of comprehensive cancer programs that include therapies such as IV vitamin C, mistletoe, ozone therapy, Helleborus, and acupuncture. He works very closely with his patients on diet and lifestyle interventions that promote a healthy immune system and create the right internal climate for the body to heal.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucas enjoys doing research, teaching, and writing for medical journals. He is a member, and board member, of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Society for Integrative Oncology.  Dr. Tims is an absolute wealth of knowledge and expert in the world of cancer. Anyone and everyone will benefit from listening and learning from him in this episode. As always, light up your health! - Dr. Mike Belkowski and Dr. Lucas Tims discuss the following: 2:02 - His background story getting into oncology 4:12 - The forgotten side of the cancer experience  6:10 - The emotional, psychological, and spiritual portion of cancer treatment 7:07 - Acupuncture and stress 10:53 - Post-pandemic changes in oncology 14:46 - Cancer in younger patients 15:56 - Dr. Lucas Tims' integrative approach to cancer treatment 16:59 - Tripping Over the Truth - book recommendation about cancer fundamentals 17:32 - Cancer as a teacher, not as a problem 19:57 - Tactics to deter cancer 24:38 - Mitochondrial dysfunction and how it's measured 27:35 - Mitochondria-cancer relationship 30:25 - Red light therapy for cancer treatment and prevention 32:22 - Sunlight and heliotherapy benefits 33:46 - Tim Ferriss on health, wealth, and relationships, and how it relates to alternative cancer treatment 35:28 - Empowering patients in an informed way 37:41 - Cancer prevention 40:03 - Blood testing from a preventative standpoint 42:27 - Insight to your nutritional needs 43:09 - Nutrition Genome - Personal insight DNA testing 45:21 - Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza - book recommendation 46:09 - Learn more about/ connect with Dr. Tims - Watch this episode on YouTube - Instagram: @doctorlucas   Website: Riordan Clinic   Facebook: Riordan Clinic   LinkedIn: Riordan Clinic   Real Health Podcast Dr. Lucas is accepting new patients in the Overland Park office   Call 800-447-7276 to schedule an appointment - Check out the newest innovative device from BioLight... the Matrix! - Check out the Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram

Zane Zumbahlen is the Chief Human Resources and Talent Officer (CHRO) at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. What you really need to know about Zane is the impact he's had on others through his willingness to take risks and go with his gut. Listen in as we talk about re-crafting what you've planned when it really isn't what's needed and how Zane encouraged a leader he mentored to renegotiate so she could accomplish her dreams and goals. Quick Links: Connect with Zane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanezumbahlen/ Learn more about Cancer Treatment Centers of America: https://jobs.cancercenter.com/ Connect with Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach Learn more about HRD: https://hrdleadership.com/

Leah has the dubious distinction of being our #cancerinsider. In this episode, she shares her history of diagnosis and treatment while seeing patients at an integrative cancer center. Join us in this unscripted chat!Today, Leah is once again practicing in an integrative cancer center, and during the recording of this episode, she happens to be awaiting the results of a recent MRI. As every person who has gone through cancer treatments knows, past and present are forever intertwined. This is a jam-packed episode where we touch on scanxiety, the difference between lumpectomy & mastectomy, whether cancer is truly “preventable,” and so much more.  Links we mentioned on this episode and other cool stuff:Cancer Treatment Centers of America where Leah worked (and received her treatment)Leah's story, contemporaneously told, on Tumblr What does Leah Like? (Pinterest)The Cancer Social Club: Leah's community-building projectDr. Richard Brown, Leah's plastic surgeon, on TikTok Support the showFind our podcast useful? Please share it! Review & rate us ! (every bit helps others find us)Email us: thecancerpod@gmail.comOr, maybe you are more of the social media type? @TheCancerPod = everywhere Instagram Twitter Facebook Want to support us? Donate through Buymeacoffee (Which is perfectly fine in moderation! Episod...

Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH, MS, is a diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Physicians and among other distinctions is an authority on wellness and functional medicine. Dr. Smith is the founder of the Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. She is the best-selling author of ten books. Today we discuss her recent What You Must Know About Women's Hormones - Second Edition.Your Guide to Natural Hormone Treatments for PMS, Menopause, Osteoporosis, PCOS, and More. Her previous books include: What You Must Know About Memory Loss and How You Can Stop It: A Guide to Proven Techniques and Supplements to Maintain, Strengthen, or Regain Memory. Dr. Michael Einsohn has completed more than 20,000 thermograms, mentored more than 200 doctors and has been a consultant for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Doc has education in Biochemistry and Chiropractic. /He has operated a holistic nutrition-based practice for over 30 years incorporating healing modalities learned in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South, and Central America. Dr. Einsohn opened the first Thermography Diagnostic Center in the US called Thermography Center of Dallas with offices in other cities. Call 214-352-8758 for more information and specials. In addition to thermography, we discuss mineral/heavy metal screening, applied kinesiology (muscle testing) and a 4-minute full body workout.  

Listen to Kevin Tulipana on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast. He has shared some life-changing thoughts on humility in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Kevin Tulipana: Dr. Kevin Tulipana, President and CEO, Arizona Market and Hospital Medicine physician at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Phoenix, is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. An ordained deacon with the Catholic Church, Dr. Tulipana is finely tuned to both the physical and spiritual needs of his patients. Dr. Tulipana earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery. From 2000 to 2003, he was a resident in Family Medicine at Mercy/Mayo Family Medical Center, serving as chief resident from 2002 to 2003. From 2003 to 2010, Dr. Tulipana provided traditional family medical care at a large regional medical center in Missouri. He then served as Hospitalist at a large health-care facility in Oklahoma. During his career, Dr. Tulipana has also held several administrative positions focused on quality improvement, operations, payer relations, innovation, and other aspects of patient care. He joined CTCA®in January 2015. Dr. Tulipana is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine and on the adjunct faculty at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2018, he earned a Master of Science degree in Bioethics from the University of Mary in Bismark, North Dakota. Outside of CTCA, Dr. Tulipana enjoys spending time with his wife and eight children, assisting his wife with homeschooling, vocal music, woodworking, hunting, and photography. Kevin Tulipana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintulipana/ Cancer Treatment Centers of America: https://www.cancercenter.com/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything

A conversation with naturopathic oncologist and colon cancer expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO On October 9, 2022, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study that questioned the benefits of colonoscopy, which was then picked up by many national media outlets. In this interview, Natural Medicine Journal Editor-in-Chief Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, discusses the study and talks about utilizing an integrative approach to reduce colon cancer risk. She also provides guidance on how to discuss this topic with patients.    About the Expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor-in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between.

We will discuss breast cancer prevention with Dr. Michael Einsohn. He has completed more than 20,000 thermograms, mentored more than 200 doctors and has been a consultant for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Doc's first degree was in Biochemistry followed by a degree in Chiropractic. He was the first chiropractor on a medical hospital staff in the state of Texas. He has operated holistic nutritionally based practices for over 30 years. He studied natural healing in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South, and Central America to complement his expertise and enable him to work with all conditions using natural remedies. Dr. Einsohn opened the first Thermography Diagnostic Center in the US called Thermography Center of Dallas.For $125 savings off of mammography, mention Healthy by Nature or Martie. (214) 352-5758  Book discussed: Dressed to Kill―Second Edition: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras. From the newsletter: Hilarious video starring Julia Louise Dreyfus demonstrating a new electric Mercedes battery-operated car.  

Today on Closer Look with Rose Scott: Frustration over long response times for medical emergencies is only expected to grow with the announced closing of the Atlanta Medical Center. But Atlanta is preparing to launch its own ambulance service to help. City councilmember Dustin Hills shares details.And Clark Atlanta University has a long-standing commitment to prostate cancer research. Now the school is teaming up with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America to bring greater awareness and education to the issue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sharon Williams, Senior Vice President Payer Relations & Contracting at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, shares her focus on expansion & transformation, what she is most excited about going into the latter half of 2022, and more.

Dr. Guan received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. She has specialized training in IV therapy, genomics, environmental medicine, and fertility. She completed preceptorships with leading doctors at Seattle Children's Hospital and the Cancer Treatment Centers for America. She worked with breast and prostate cancer patients on an NIH grant at the Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center.  Working with children and cancer patients instilled in her a deep commitment to prevention and to understanding what relentless hope means.  As a result, she shifted her focus to fertility, women's health, and healthy aging & prevention.  Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.     Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes.     If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, Amazon podcasts, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com. Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five according to Dr. Breanna Guan: Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five according to Dr. Breanna Guan: Spend time in nature.  Connect with nature. Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five according to Dr. Breanna Guan: Connect with people that you love in a deep way. Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five according to Dr. Breanna Guan: Stimulate your senses with color and vibrancy. Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five according to Dr. Breanna Guan: Soften into discomfort. Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five according to Dr. Breanna Guan: Take time to fill your own cup. Are you ready for better balance? Visit drbreannaguan.com or contact via email: info@drbreannaguan.com   Also check out @drbreannaguan on social.   ***** As always, if you liked this episode of the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com.   If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to my Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form.   For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter.   And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go.   And… if you don't want to go anywhere or leave your home, look out for Jet Set Beauty Rx offering mobile aesthetic medical services, such as injectable fillers and multi-vitamin facial treatments.  Jet Set Beauty Rx is coming to your neighborhood soon.      Credits:  Video backdrop: Anyvoo Fashion:  top by Dior; earrings by goop Beauty: skincare by Wonderskin Purevoc Makeup: n/a   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com   Podcast Medical Disclaimer The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. 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Michael Grace is an innovative technology leader who speaks, presents, and writes about how businesses can achieve a transformation by leveraging technology.  Several companies have called him a “unicorn” due to his ability to understand the business issue and solve it in partnership with the customer leveraging the latest technology and process enhancements.  Michael is currently a Director in the Infor practice at RPI Consultants and leads Strategic Services focused on Digital Transformation.  Previously he was CEO of his own consulting company, Gravmetric specializing in transformation, enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and robotic process automation (RPA).  He has created the personal brand Tech Pro Unicorn, where he regularly publishes blog posts on technology and other topics.   Michael has a history blending IT leadership, consulting, and innovation with a fierce determination to solve the root customer issues in a variety of industries.  He has worked extensively in healthcare as well as finance, gaming and retail industries.   He has worked for a variety of leading companies to include Dignity Health, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix Children's Hospital, The Revere Group, Moss Adams, BearingPoint, Deloitte and The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.  Michael is very passionate about listening intensely to the customer and only once the problem is understood, does he collaborate on the process improvement empowered by technology.  This blend of customer focus, innovation, business process and technology are what makes him so unique, thus a unicorn.   Thank you for supporting “MSP Radio” you can follow us on the Social Media Links Below:

New research from Stanford University has made the connection between chemo brain and covid brain. In this interview, Karolyn talks with Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, about the similarities and what this means to people suffering from long covid brain issues. In addition to being a naturopathic oncologist who addresses chemo brain in clinical practice, Kaczor is well-versed in brain function in general and will share ideas on how to address both conditions with an integrative approach. About the Expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between.

In today's episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Aminah Keats, a Naturopathic Physician at Capital Integrative Health. They discuss all about breast cancer. Dr. Aminah Keats is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Physician specializing in integrative oncology. She has worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and later directed a naturopathic oncology department. Dr. Keats currently works at Capital Integrative Health. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Society of Integrative Oncology, and Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

In this episode, meet Michael Grace, a healthcare IT and digital health consultant. We will discuss how current trends in technology can help businesses achieve transformation by leveraging technology. Tune in to this conversation about the digital health transformation where we discuss key ideas including: What is digital transformation, and how can the technology empower business? What is robotic process automation (RPA) and how can it be leveraged? How does the magic happen between business and technology? What is ERP, why is it the focus of many organizations, and how can it be transformational if done right? What are some game changing technologies organizations should look at? And many other key insights and ideas. Michael Grace is an innovative technology leader who speaks about how businesses can achieve a transformation by leveraging technology. Michael is currently a Director in the Infor practice at RPI Consultants. Previously, he was CEO of his own consulting company, Gravmetric, specializing in transformation, enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and robotic process automation (RPA). He has created the personal brand Tech Pro Unicorn, where he regularly publishes blog posts on technology and other topics. Michael has a history blending IT leadership, consulting, and innovation with a fierce determination to solve the root customer issues in a variety of industries. He has worked extensively in healthcare as well as finance, gaming and retail industries. He has worked for a variety of leading companies, including Dignity Health, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix Children's Hospital, The Revere Group, Moss Adams, BearingPoint, Deloitte and The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Connect with him at RPIC.com. Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp and affiliate, StudentLoanAdvice: https://bit.ly/3CIKSgF Sign up for the Premium Edition of our podcast here at anchor.fm/christopher-loo/subscribe

Rev. Percy McCray Jr. has spent more than 20 years ministering to cancer patients and their caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). He recognizes cancer care ministry as a special calling from God and considers faith a key, but often overlooked, a component of cancer treatment. We talk about the local church, ministering through the ahrd things, and so much more!  Full Transcripts Links: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/ https://leaders.ourjourneyofhope.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HHIpodcast/ https://www.spiritandtruth.life/  

Hello Friends! As we continue our year-long series – all about helping you to live healthily. I urge you to reflect on the positive and negative things in your life. Recently, I celebrated another birthday, which was a reflection time for myself. I examined what I wanted to bring into my life and what I needed to let go off? Sometimes, to be truly healthy, we need to let go of things that aren't working for us and try some new things. In today's episode, I'm talking with Rev Percy McCray, a pastor, podcaster, and cancer survivor. This episode discusses his work with the Cancer Treatment of America, how he got started working with cancer patients, and how caregivers can prevent fatigue. Rev. Percy McCray Jr. has spent more than 26 years ministering to cancer patients and their caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). He recognizes cancer care ministry as a special calling from God and considers faith a key—but often overlooked— component of cancer treatment. He now serves as the Director of Faith-Based Programs at CTCA® and provides leadership to the pastoral care staff at all five CTCA hospitals. In addition, Rev. McCray oversees Our Journey of Hope®, a nationwide cancer care ministry training, and support program. His engaging personality and deep passion for pastoral care ministry have made Rev. McCray a favorite among patients, pastors, and his podcast audience. Listen in to learn more about : Misconceptions regarding cancer patients Cancer is not a punishment from God It the importance to schedule annual exams and stay current on regular checkups with your medical team. Resources Connect with Rev. Percy Website: http://www.ourjourneyofhope.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OJOHministry Podcast: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/ Connect with Melissa Instagram: @MelissaClarkCounseling Website - www.melisaaclarkcounseling.com

Have you had cancer or does anyone you love suffer from cancer? Today, Ginny Brant shares her powerful healing story and ways that we can prevent and survive cancer starting today! Ginny shares, "I was on a mission to not get cancer because there was so much of it in my family. And it was four months after my mother died of breast cancer that providentially, as my sister would say, I found a lump in my breast. I had just done the Cooper River Bridge run with my husband. I walked briskly, but the point is, at the end of it that night, my ring got caught in my nighty in the middle of the night, and that's when I found the lump. So I immediately looked into it, but I wasn't too concerned about it. I had been here once before, and they weren't anything to worry about. But I went to the doctor, and the first bad news was, yeah, this is cancer. And then the next week, more test results came back. They told me it's not just cancer. It's aggressive. And then, the third week after the results of the MRI came back; they gave me the news that brought me to my knees. They said it's not only aggressive; it appears to be in your lymph nodes and different places in your body. Wow. I don't understand. Because I went for a second opinion in Chicago by Cancer Treatment Centers of America. And the first thing that doctors went through with me was the risk factors for this aggressive breast cancer. There were eight of them. I didn't have one of them. So since my mother had died from breast cancer, they did extensive genetic testing that showed nothing." This started Ginny's search for how she could've prevented cancer and how she would beat cancer! Here are her top three revelations that she shares will help prevent and increase your successful survival of cancer: Emotions: Your emotions can draw illness. These unresolved emotions, things like in my case for 15 years, I took care of ailing parents, a father with dementia, and a mother with breast cancer. The point is, we were in a grief cycle we couldn't get out of. I've discovered that long-term grief, long-term anger, or any long-term negative emotion can suppress your immune system. So 15 years of not being able to stop grief put my body in a position where it couldn't heal normally and regenerate. It suppressed the immune system that God had given me. Toxins and heavy metals: My doctor tested me, and I had heavy metals because of the chemo. I was introduced to the infrared sauna company. I thought they would test heavy metals, which I already knew, and how we keep track of my progress. They pointed me to 15 out of 20 chemicals in that chemical profile, that red high zone in my body and many of them work endocrine-disrupting hormones, or what we call Xenoestrogens that mimic estrogen in the body. I had an estrogen-based and aggressive cancer. So when I showed the results to my doctors at the cancer center, they said, " Oh, this is definitely one of the causes of your cancer. Healthy Gut- Having a healthy gut lining protects you from cancer. It protects you from brain disease, heart disease, and even severe symptoms of COVID 19. The research is clear that 70 to 80% of your immune cells are in that gut lining. And so we must keep it nourished adequately with fruits and vegetables and plants and fermented foods. Ginny shared that she was very intentional. She was very different. She said, "You know, I just asked God to guide me as I was doing my research, and you know, like He clearly pulled back the curtain on cancer for me, and I never would know everything that was going on in my body, but I saw the main things that would give me something to work with so that I could respond well after receiving the worst chemo known to mankind. I could restore my body back to full health. And why is that? Because God created our bodies to heal on an everyday basis. It is a miracle, and when we start to remove all the things that are suppressing that, then our body can get back to healing and regenerating as God created it to do." You don't want to miss Ginny's complete story and steps. She shares her powerful testimony and tips with us this week. You can listen to her right here on the Livin' Lively with Laine Podcast. (link the podcast here is the link: https://pod.link/1516858414 I am here for you. Please don't hesitate to contact me. You can email me, call me at 1-833-PRAY-W-ME, or reply to this blog and we can pray together! Connect with Ginny Website Connect with Laine Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Links & Resources Website Free "Is Life Hurting too Much " E-BOOK DOWNLOAD FREE: 5 Warfare Prayers for Your Prodigal