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Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Random Rabid Otter Attacks Man

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 12:30


In an unexpected and alarming event last week, a Florida resident, Joseph Scaglione, and a neighborhood dog found themselves at the jaws of a rabid otter in Jupiter, Florida. This incident has raised concerns about the dangers posed by wild animals, particularly those infected with the deadly rabies virus.    The Incident    Joseph Scaglione, while feeding ducks in his backyard, was taken by surprise when an otter leaped from a nearby pond and bit him multiple times. "My pinky bore the brunt of the attack. I sustained two puncture wounds on it. I'm uncertain if the bite went right through, with one wound near the cuticle," Scaglione conveyed to CBS Miami.    On the same day, a dog, accompanied by its owners and their infant, became the otter's next target in the vicinity. The community's swift response led to the otter being safely captured using a recycling bin. Sadly, the creature tested positive for rabies and was subsequently euthanized.    Given the gravity of the situation, the Florida Department of Health for Palm Beach County felt it essential to notify the public, emphasizing the urgency to avoid wild and potentially feral animals and to promptly report any suspicious animal activity to Animal Care and Control.    The Menace of Rabies    But what exactly is rabies? A viral ailment predominantly transmitted by animals, rabies can infect humans when they're bitten or scratched by an infected creature. A chilling fact about rabies, as highlighted by the Mayo Clinic, is the near non-existence of survivors once the disease manifests. The only recourse, post exposure, is to receive immediate medical intervention, which usually involves a series of shots to counteract the infection.    Although globally, domestic dogs are responsible for 99% of human rabies cases, such instances are infrequent in the U.S. The threat in the States more often stems from wild animals like bats and raccoons, which can spread the disease via their saliva.    The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the symptoms of rabies as beginning with fever and a burning sensation and escalating to a fatal inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Two primary forms of rabies exist: paralytic and furious. The latter can be particularly menacing, causing hallucinations, hydrophobia (a potent fear of water), and a fear of fresh air. Without swift intervention, death often follows within days.    Hydrophobia, a hallmark of rabies, manifests as a deep-seated dread of water. This symptom can be so overpowering that even attempting to sip water can trigger spasms in the infected person. A tragic case from 2018 detailed a 49-year-old man, bitten by a dog, who succumbed to rabies post displaying hydrophobia, despite an initial vaccine dose.    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staunchly advise that any interaction, especially those involving bites or scratches from unfamiliar or wild animals, mandates immediate consultation with healthcare professionals. An essential first aid measure involves thoroughly cleaning the wound with soap and water.    For those exposed, the suggested treatment is the administration of the human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) for immediate protection, followed by four doses of the rabies vaccine over two weeks. These vaccines, as per the CDC, are akin to the familiar flu or tetanus shots in terms of administration and discomfort.    A Deeper Dive into Otter Attacks    Otters, primarily peace-loving creatures, rarely engage in aggressive encounters with humans. Recent headlines, however, tell a different story. From a surfer in California getting an unexpected otter companion to three women in Montana facing an otter's wrath while tubing, there's been an uptick in such anomalies.    Historically, there have been only 44 reported otter attacks since 1875, as per a Canadian study from 2016. The study goes on to explain that such encounters are likely due to humans inadvertently venturing into otter territories. The otter's sharp canines can inflict severe injuries, and while rabies in otters is uncommon, it's not unheard of.    Precautionary Measures    For safeguarding pets and human communities, the Florida Department of Health underscores the importance of keeping pets' rabies vaccinations current. Additionally, supervising pets, alerting animal control about strays, and educating children on the dangers of interacting with unfamiliar animals are pivotal steps in ensuring safety.    In conclusion, while the recent otter incident in Florida was unusual, it serves as a grim reminder of the dangers lurking in our surroundings. It underscores the imperative need for awareness and precautionary measures against potential rabies exposure and its devastating consequences. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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The Horny Housewife
151- best positions for pregnancy sex, awakening your pleasure centers, and co-creating sustainable hott sex with Dr. Allison Ash

The Horny Housewife

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 74:17


Happy Monday- mommy is getting vulnerable! Todays listener questions include a husband who feels he didnt marry his true blue 'soul mate'- all is well, and he wants to stay together- but sometimes the longing for more hits and he wonders what to do. Another husband is searching for better pregnancy sex, which positions are ideal for his wife comfort wise? Also the 411 on pregnancy sex is always a good run-down. Today I am joined with Dr. Allison Ash (bio + info below) we are discussing the pressures couples put on themselves in the bedroom, discussing solution/steps to create opportunities for desire in your relationship. If you want hott sex, you have to be intentional and you can create long lasting sustainable good sex if you both are wiling! Tune in now=) Uberlube: Get 10% off + free shipping using code "housewife" at checkout! BlueChew: Use code "housewife" to get your first month supply free; just pay $5 shipping! Todays Guest: Dr. Allison Ash Dr. Alison Ash, aka Dr. Aly, is a trauma-informed intimacy coach and educator, Stanford University Lecturer, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, she has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering intimate experiences.  Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills 8 week course starting in Jan 2024. Use the discount code LoveHornyHousewife for $100 off.  Advertising: admin@pleasurepodcasts.com www.thehornyhousewifepodcast.com

Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Centers Season Preview: Expectations, Bold Predictions & More

Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 37:06


Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Centers Season Preview: Expectations, Bold Predictions & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) wraps up Position Preview Week looking at Houston Rockets centers Alperen Sengun, Jock Landale, Jeff Green, and Boban Marjanovic, their projected roles, expectations for the season, what each player brings to the table on offense and defense, bold predictions and more. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun

The Glenn Beck Program
Ep 196 | Why Conservatives Should Develop Their Own 'Indoctrination Centers' | Liz Wheeler | The Glenn Beck Podcast

The Glenn Beck Program

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 64:33


Liz Wheeler, host of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” wants everyone to know that our children are being attacked by “forces of Marxism.” It's NOT an exaggeration, and her new book, “Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids,” shows exactly how the far Left has the nation's youngest citizens in its crosshairs — especially within America's public schools. In this episode of “The Glenn Beck Podcast,” Wheeler joins Glenn to outline exactly where these attacks are taking place. Plus, they discuss why Planned Parenthood recently has become a major force in the trans rights movement, the woke villainization of white, Christian men, and the biggest misconceptions regarding AI (artificial intelligence).   SPONSORS: My Patriot Supply is the nation's largest preparedness company. Go to https://mypatriotsupply.com, and when you buy their three-month emergency food kit, which lasts up to 25 years in storage, you're going to get a bonus package of crucial survival gear – worth over $200 – for free!   Home Title Lock. Home title fraud is growing 2.5x faster than credit card fraud. You could be a victim and not even know it. Visit https://HomeTitleLock.com and use the promo code BECK to get 30 days of free protection.   When you buy socks from https://grip6.com/BECK, you're supporting American ranchers and American manufacturers and getting a pair of socks that keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer.   Right now, you can save $200 on an EdenPURE Thunderstorm Air Purifier 3-pack for whole-home protection. You'll get three units for under $200. That's a fraction of the cost compared to other air purifiers that can go for over $600. Just go to http://edenpuredeals.com and enter discount code GLENN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birds Up Podcast
S3E4: UTSA Minority Business Development Agency Centers - Charlie Moke, Senior Business Development Specialist

Birds Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 56:21


SynGAP10 weekly 10 minute updates on SYNGAP1 (video)
Plan on #RDW now, it's been a banner week for high quality SYNGAP1 info - Cannonball is next week! — #S10e117

SynGAP10 weekly 10 minute updates on SYNGAP1 (video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 11:34


CALLS TO ACTION Plan on Rare on the Hill - Week of February 25th in DC Watch #S10e96 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkCKK4Z7J2I Timeline https://everylifefoundation.org/rare-advocates/rare-disease-week-2023/rare-disease-week-agenda-2024/  Apply for support https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJPHMS9   Take this surveySurvey https://unmcmmi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxObDOAeWxesIBM  Tweet https://x.com/PedsGCAbby/status/1706446478904811750    Great papers Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Genetically Defined Neurodevelopmental Disorders https://x.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1706770818703953955 Context-dependent hyperactivity in syngap1a and syngap1b #zebrafish #autism models https://x.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1706772916543893597 Sensorimotor Integration Supporting Perception Requires Syngap1 Expression in Cortex https://x.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1707475941348540894?s=20   We're at 248 before the BioRxiv https://x.com/cureSYNGAP1/status/1707516877558501652?s=20    Watch the Epic Stanfield Webinar - Behaviour, Cognition and Sensory Processing in People with SYNGAP1 https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/82-behaviour-cognition-and-sensory-processing-in-people-with-syngap1    Sign up for the next one 10/26 12PM ET Bryan Dickinson, PhD Webinar on Oligos that target translation to restore SYNGAP1 levels https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/webinars/83-oligos-that-target-translation-to-restore-syngap1-levels    ILAE Interview on MAD https://www.ilae.org/journals/epigraph/epigraph-vol-25-issue-3-summer-2023/research-recap-modified-atkins-diet-and-health-related-quality-of-life-dr-magnhild-kverneland    More Recent Killer Content Elle (Mickey) Sanderson Special Monthly Zoom Meeting on being an advocate; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1sTsYAfaoA  Café SYNGAP1 dropped 2nd episode 9/27 with Juanita Polanco https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/cafe-syngap1-podcast/cafe-syngap1-episode-02 - next episode 10/5 Simons quarterly report (links to summary, full report, video to help understand charts). Sign up https://www.simonssearchlight.org/research/what-we-study/syngap1/    Upcoming Amazing Events Cannonball starts Wednesday 10/4-10/6; Brett, Peter, Monica & Reece (works with Brett) $65,000 in giveaways! Live-stream link will be available soon https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/cannonball Scramble 10/7 Julie Miles in Travelers Rest, SC; she is guest on SYNGAP1 Stories dropping Tues 10/3 - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/families/scramble-for-syngap-syngap-research-fund; link to Stories - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap-stories  Park City Epilepsy Mtg 10/15 - 10/17; Mike & JR 10/18 - Mike keynote at The Enabling Patient Access to Health Data for Actionable Results virtual event by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Gala 10/21 https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/families/caren-leib-gala-syngap-research-fund   Conference - Sign up by Halloween - We need head counts.  - Registration link: https://Syngap.Fund/Orlando    - Hotels: https://Syngap.Fund/2023hotel   - Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/srf-syngap1-conference-2023/  Share your time and blood too! - Sign up for ciitizen! - Sign up for CHOP!  - Volunteer!  - Give us 5 stars everywhere.  Like Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917   This is a podcast: subscribe to and rate this 10 minute #podcast #SYNGAP10 here - https://www.syngapresearchfund.org/syngap10-podcast Episode 117 of #Syngap10 - September 29, 2023 #epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

The Rob Skinner Podcast
230. Mark and Ruth Kang, Detroit, Michigan. Developing Dating Culture, Leadership and New Growth Centers.

The Rob Skinner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 67:22


·        Today, I'm talking to Mark and Ruth Kang, who lead the church in Detroit, Michigan.  Listen as they share about: o   Developing a Dating Culture o   The impact one leader can make o   Mark's unique speaking style o   What they would do if they had to start over from zero o   What they view as the next growth center in their church and many others   How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast Your tax-deductible gift will help me get my next mission team sent off.  Click the link here:   https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online?fund_id=1728794

Midday
Spotlight on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Midday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 48:32


Today on Midday, we're going to talk about suicide with mental health professionals and advocates who are educating the public to help save lives. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 48,000 people died by suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention estimates that around 1.7 million people attempted suicide that year. Tom turns to three experts to give us a better understanding of suicide and the millions of individuals affected in our state. Tammi Ginsberg is the former President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Associate Professor and Director of the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park which focuses on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chauna Brocht is the Director of Crisis Services for Behavioral Health System Baltimore which coordinates the 988-help line in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Carroll County.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Lead With Clarity
Healthy & Sustainable Growth Centers Around Your Values

Lead With Clarity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 19:59


Shandel and Melanie dig into what's at the center of the Process for Sustainable Growth - Values. Living our values (even when it's hard) keeps us in the healthy cycle of growth and moving in the right direction. Values evolve when we do hard work on ourselves and lean into personal growth. As we grow, we start to uncover parts of ourselves that we weren't able to lean into before, or find things that we didn't realize were so important to us. Finding our values is so important and digging into what really drives us? When we don't live our values, we off-ramp into the cycle of misery, which results in protecting ourselves instead of our values. Most of the time, people don't do this intentionally – it's out of fear, frustration or some hard emotion that we aren't tackling. We can get off track when we aren't in tune with our emotions or we aren't dealing with them in a positive way. But we are able to get back into the heathy cycle by reconnecting with our values. If you find yourself in the cycle of misery and not living your values, it doesn't mean you're a bad person, it just means you are off track and you need to get back on track! Lean into those hard things that you're avoiding right now and make sure your values are at the center of your actions. Truth and trust fuels us through the cycle, which we build through living our values. When we are truth-telling and trusting ourselves and others, we facilitate (fuel) our process through healthy growth.A great weekly exercise is to look at your values and ask yourself if you're truly living them, or what is one step that you can do this week to honor that value more? This helps us keep our values at the forefront and allows us to lean into them, even when it's hard! Listen to the previous episode to learn more about the Process and click HERE to see the Healthy Cycle of Growth as well as the Unhealthy Cycle of Misery. Below are some additional resources on Values, a topic that we have covered from many aspects! Thanks for joining us - don't forget to subscribe, rate (or like), comment & share!Visit our website and follow us on social media - Facebook, Instagram & LinkedInWe LOVE your feedback & questions - click HERE to share your questions/feedback or email us at podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free 66 Seconds with Shandel Group at shandel.com#LeadForClarity #LeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #Growth #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipCoaching #EmotionalIntelligence #Clarity #PersonalAccountability #Communication

The Advancing Surgical Care Podcast
Medicare Patients Deserve a Choice: The Case for Safe, Effective, Cost-Saving Shoulder Surgery in ASCs

The Advancing Surgical Care Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 13:45 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice talks with orthopedic surgeon and ASCA Board member David Weinstein, MD, about performing outpatient total shoulder surgeries in both hospitals and ASCs.Tens of thousands of patients with commercial insurance undergo safe, effective total shoulder surgeries in ASCs each year, saving themselves and their insurers millions of dollars. Yet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has refused to extend its insurance coverage to ASCs—the less costly site of care and the one that most patients prefer. Dr. Weinstein discusses several clinical studies that include findings that support making this change, as well as his own experience performing thousands of shoulder surgeries, in this compelling case for finally allowing Medicare patients the same choice that private pay patients enjoy today.Dr. Weinstein is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery, as well as an associate clinical professor at the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics in Denver.

Lets Have This Conversation
A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth with: Gina Mundy

Lets Have This Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 62:06


The birth of a child ought to be one of the most exhilarating experiences in any parents' lives. It should be a joyful and memorable time.  However, babies born with birth defects is more common than you think. Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. That translates into about 120,000 babies. Each year, total hospital costs for U.S. children and adults with birth defects exceed $23 billion, not including outpatient care or many provider charges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Gina Mundy is an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. She has dedicated the last two decades to this work.  Throughout her career Gina has traveled nationwide, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labor and delivery. These interactions have provided her with invaluable insights, enabling her to appreciate the diverse perspectives prevalent in different regions of the country. Meeting with experts from various states, she has explored and analyzed the myriad of issues that can arise during labor and delivery, impacting both mother and baby. Gina has conducted extensive research, meticulously analyzing, and dissecting countless studies pertaining to childbirth. This rigorous process was essential in equipping her with the necessary knowledge to undertake lengthy cross-examinations of a diverse array of experts. Through these examinations, she skillfully discerns their opinions on the errors that have occurred during labor and delivery. “I authored the book "A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth" to help parents avoid these mistakes and complications and have a healthy baby. This is new information for parents, grandparents, families, and friends who want to do everything they can to help make sure baby is healthy at birth. This is much different than any other book on childbirth.” This has sharpened her knowledge allowing her to become highly proficient in the nuances of childbirth. In her capacity as legal counsel, Gina has closely worked with delivery teams whose care has been questioned following adverse outcomes. She has spent thousands of hours meticulously scrutinizing cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labor and delivery. She joined me this week to tell me more.   Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9KFNPNQ For more information: https://ginamundy.com/

Advice from a Call Center Geek!
Evolution of Contact Centers: Modern Strategies for Managing PR and Recall Crises

Advice from a Call Center Geek!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 24:36 Transcription Available


Ready to transform crisis into opportunity? In this episode, we promise to arm you with practical strategies and cutting-edge tools to navigate the choppy waters of crisis management in contact centers. We use our insights and experiences to illuminate the potential of modern Customer Experience tools to mitigate such crises. With our guidance, you'll learn about setting up minimalistic self-service websites, deploying AI chatbots to deliver vital information, and strategizing to handle customer complaints effectively. We don't stop there! Harnessing social media during crisis communications can significantly make a difference. Listen as we unfold various social media strategies, right from TikTok Lives, Q&A sessions, to effective email campaigns. We also delve into the mechanics of adjusting IVR systems, routing calls to BPOs, and utilizing analytics. We shine light on the importance of maintaining consistent messaging for an enhanced customer experience. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to not just survive a crisis, but to leverage it for growth. So sit back, and let's change the game of crisis management together!We're gearing up to launch OttoQA, the game-changing QA automation tailored for smaller contact centers. But here's the twist — we want you in our inner circle before anyone else. Sign up at ottoqa.com with your email, and you'll dive deep into our exclusive Discord, join insightful industry AMAs, and be first in line for beta testing when Otto rolls out. Be part of our pre-launch excitement and help shape the next big thing in QA!Follow Tom: @tlaird_expiviaJoin our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeekConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geekLinkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

Global Wellness Summit
78. Dr. Deborah Birx -- Courage, Accountability & Community

Global Wellness Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 68:58


Our guest today, Dr. Deborah Birx, catapulted to the forefront of the US national dialogue at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic at a White House press conference that became a top news story around the world. Dr. Birx sheds light on the truth behind the headlines. She'll share insights from her four decades in public health, from the National Institutes of Health to the Centers for Disease Control to leading the charge against pandemics from AIDS to Ebola on the African continent, and how her insights can empower our individual health decisions. Learn about her current role in advancing indoor air quality, hear highlights from her eye-opening book about her time in the Trump Administration, "Silent Invasion," and understand why she believes in the crucial importance of truthful, clear communication in public health. Dive deep into the layers of protection against COVID, the critical role of women in the professional world, and the need to honor and respect our elders.To learn more, visit ActivePure Technology's site at ActivePure.com.Resources:Connect with Dr. Deborah Birx on LinkedInRead: Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of the Trump Administration, Covid-19, and Preventing the Next Pandemic Before It's Too LateWashington Post Article: Deborah Birx's unseen fight to stop Trump's covid falsehoodsHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

CrossPolitic Studios
Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 27th, , 2023 [Daily News Brief]

CrossPolitic Studios

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 11:45


This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 27th, , 2023. Olive Tree Biblical Software: Discover why more than a million people use the free Olive Tree Bible App as their go-to for reading, studying, and listening to the God’s Word. Start by downloading one of many free Bibles and start taking notes, highlighting verses, and bookmarking your favorite passages. You can read at your own pace, or choose from a large selection of Reading Plans, including the Bible Reading Challenge. When you are ready to go deeper into your studies, Olive Tree is right there with a large selection of study Bibles, commentaries, and other helpful study resources available for purchase. There’s also an extensive bookstore that allows you to build your digital library one book at a time and Olive Tree’s sync technology lets you pick up where you left off on your tablet, pc or phone and get right to studying on another supported device. Now here's the best part – You can start with the Olive Tree Essentials Bundle for FREE. Visit www.olivetree.com/FLF and download it today!  https://dailycaller.com/2023/09/26/bankruptcy-filings-13-month-consecutive-increase-biden-administration/ Now this! The Office ( US ) : Michael declares Bankruptcy- Play 0:03-0:10 Bankruptcy Filings Spiked In 2023 Under The Biden Administration, And You Should Expect More Financial Chaos To Come Data released Tuesday showed that Americans filed more than 39,000 bankruptcy cases in Aug. 2023, an 18 percent increase from the same time last year. The data released by Unusual Whales details how, along with personal bankruptcy filings, there were more than 41,600 new bankruptcy cases recorded in August, including for businesses. This marks the thirteenth consecutive month that bankruptcy filings have shown a year-over-year increase under the Biden administration’s embarrassing and dangerous economic policies. The bankruptcy filings are not a surprise to anyone with a finger on the pulse of the domestic and global economy, but likely come as a shock to those just trying to keep afloat. As so many families were lulled into a false sense of financial security during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, their ill-advised spending habits have landed them in hot water. Many folks bought homes they couldn’t afford in the last two years, often with minimal down payments, bad credit and sky-high mortgage rates. Some of these individuals were banking on a pause or total relief of their student loan debt to keep the lights on, but this hasn’t really materialized like people thought it would (duh). The most terrifying thing is that a lot of folks set-up interest-only payments for property purchases for the first five years or so of their mortgage. This means lower payments today, but zero equity build-up in homes these individuals won’t be able to afford once they’re forced to pay the equity and interest — which will almost definitely lead to more bankruptcies, foreclosures and worse. https://dailycaller.com/2023/09/25/mayors-fault-blue-city-average-40-vehicle-thefts/ ‘The Mayor’s Fault’: Blue City Reports An Average Of 40 Vehicle Thefts A Day Police officers in Oakland, California, have reported more than 10,000 motor vehicle thefts in the city since the start of 2023, data from the Oakland Police Department (OPD) shows. The OPD recorded a total of 10,547 motor vehicle thefts — an average of 40 vehicle thefts a day — and a 51% increase from the year-to-date reported number of thefts in 2022, CBS News Bay Area reported. At least 133 vehicles were stolen between Sept. 11 and Sept. 17, and an additional 12 vehicles were carjacked during the same time period, according to the OPD data. Now I’m no math wiz - but that’s a lot of thefts! Oakland residents have placed pressure on their district attorney and mayor for months to increase the town’s police force and security response as crime in the city has continued to escalate. Residents became even more frustrated with local officials over the past week after the city failed to submit an application to the California government to receive additional crime-fighting funds. “The buck stops with the mayor. This is the mayor’s fault. It stops with the mayor. We need to hear from the mayor,” Oakland NAACP President Cynthia Adams told CBS on Sept. 18. Officers admitted that the number of overall crimes in the area is likely much higher because many residents have stopped reporting crimes to the police, according to CBS. Total crime in Oakland has gone up 27% since 2022 while violent crime has increased by 20%, OPD data shows. The Oakland mayor’s office and the OPD did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/desire-large-families-50-year-high-america Desire for large families hits 50-year high in America: Gallup A growing number of people in America prefer families of three or more children, hitting the highest desire for large families since 1971. According to a Gallup survey released Monday, the number of people who prefer smaller and larger family sizes are statistically tied, bouncing back from a decadeslong trend of believing one or two children was ideal. "Overall, this recent survey shows that Americans might finally be climbing out of the anti-family bomb shelter caused by the myths of the 1960’s of a population explosion disaster," Terry Schilling, the president of the American Principles Project, told the Washington Examiner. "Favoring more children is a sign that Americans are returning to basic principles and values that life was made for — bringing forth the next generation through the family." Forty-five percent now favor larger families, with 29% finding three children as ideal, 12% who prefer four, and 2% each who prefer five, six, or more. That is compared to 47% who believe two or fewer children is ideal, with 44% preferring two children and 3% preferring one. Two percent believe the ideal family should not include children. Gallup pointed to several social trends from past decades that may have contributed to the decline in having children, including the preference for larger families "plummeting" from 70% in 1967 to 52% in 1972 "fueled at least in part by concerns about a global population explosion, resulting from the 1968 bestselling book entitled The Population Bomb." The organization started tracking this data in 1936, when 64% preferred three children, reaching a peak in 1945 at 77%. However, by 1973, the strong preference for families of one or two children became the norm, evidenced by the 50% drop in children-per-family from the peak of the baby boom to 1.8 children in 1980. What stands out to Schilling, however, is that only 8% do not wish to have children, leaving over 90% with the desire for children at any amount. "The 8% of America that’s anti-family has way too much representation in our culture — especially in entertainment, politics, news media, academia, and even corporations," Schilling said. Gallup notes that people under the age of 30 are at least twice as likely to say they do not want children, but the "vast majority" continue to prefer having children. Twenty-one percent of that age group already has children, and 63% hope to have children in the future. Moreover, 69% of those who already have children want more, as well as 15% of 18- to 40-year-olds who want to be parents someday. Six percent of childless people aged 41 and older also wished they had children. While ideal family size is not significantly different from men to women, other demographic traits do trend in certain directions. Young people aged 18-29 are more likely than any other age group to prefer larger family sizes, and black and Hispanic people are also more likely to prefer larger families. In addition, Republicans, conservative independents, and lower-income residents tend to prefer families with more children. By contrast, Democrats, non-religious, and wealthy residents are more likely to prefer only one or two children. Despite stated preferences, birth rates have been on the decline, and adults are starting families much later in life, which is highly correlated to smaller family sizes. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the average age of a woman who had her first child was 27.3 years, a record high. Part of the answer for fertility declines, author Melanie Notkin writes in a piece for the Institute for Family Studies, is that much like the effect of The Population Bomb in the 1960s and 1970s, "we have a similar trend with the rise of anti-natalism where its nihilistic supporters believe the world is too sad a place to bring children into, along with climate change 'doomerism.' More practically, the current economy makes family forming more challenging for many young Americans." However, the public has appeared to cut through some of the popular trends, Schilling told the Washington Examiner. "There are so many policies across the cultural and economic spectrum that make family formation much more difficult, and it’s a true testament to the beauty and intrinsic value of the family that in spite of all the hurdles before us, we still desire children and family," he said. https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/biden-poland-billions-aid-ukraine-defense-russia/2023/09/25/id/1135800/ US Offers Poland Rare Loan of $2 Billion to Modernize Its Military My goodness - we’re giving out loans everywhere! You get a loan, you get a loan, and you Hawaiins get $700… The Biden administration announced Monday that it is offering a $2 billion loan to Poland, which has been a hub for weapons going into Ukraine, to support the ally's defense modernization. The State Department said in a statement that Poland is a “stalwart” ally of the U.S. whose “security is vital to the collective defense” of NATO ’s eastern flank, and that such funding is reserved for Washington’s most important security partners. The U.S. government is also providing Warsaw up to $60 million for the cost of the loan in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) which would support “urgent procurements of defense articles and services from the United States,” the State Department said. The $60 million is a loan subsidy meant to ensure that Warsaw can secure favorable terms for the loan. Poland has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country, handing over large numbers of its own tanks, fighter jets and other equipment. It has also been a hub for most of the Western weapons going to Ukraine. It has been undergoing a process of modernization to replace what it gave away, much of which was based on old Soviet technology, putting in orders with U.S. and South Korean defense companies. Recently the Polish-Ukrainian relationship has seen strains due to a trade dispute centered on Ukrainian grain entering the Polish market and driving down the prices Polish farmers can get. Amid the spat Poland’s Prime Minister said his country was no longer sending any more weapons to Ukraine. The comment created some confusion. Analysts noted that Poland has already in fact given Ukraine most of what it has to give, and the statement was made ahead of a Polish election and did not mean much. But it also raised concerns that Western support for Ukraine could be weakening. U.S. officials have sought to play down the spat, praising Poland’s role in helping Ukraine and noting that it is in Poland’s strategic interest for Ukraine to prevail against Russia.

The Vet Blast Podcast
212: Inside veterinary urgent care centers

The Vet Blast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 18:41


D'Andrea completed her Bachelor of Science at The University of Michigan in 2005 and gravitated toward her passion of practicing veterinary medicine after working with a cancer research team at MIT. She graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 and spent six years in general practice and emergency medicine. In 2017, D'Andrea opened the first Veterinary Urgent Care Center in Quincy, Mass., to create a place where owners could gain critical access to high-quality care and where women and men in the veterinary field could have a positive work-environment, bringing balance back to their busy lives. In 5 short years, D'Andrea has helped grow VUCC into 3 stand-alone urgent care hospitals with 3 more expected to open in 2023.

The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast
What to expect at an O&P Residency Program with Anne DuBois, LPO, CPO | OPC Prosthetic Centers

The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 27:38


This week on the O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, Anne Dubios, LPO, CPO, talks about what graduates can expect during their residency at OPC Prosthetic Centers. Listen-in for tips on how to prep for residency interviews and more.Learn more about OPC Prosthetic CentersAvailable residencies are available on OPRESCASConnect with Anne on LinkedInMany thanks to this episode's sponsor, WillowWood! Click here to explore the Fiberglass META Shock X.  View SPS' 2023-2024 Pediatric Shoe Brochure Visit spsco.com  Also, email us!   The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One
Breaking the Silence: Building a Trauma-Informed Community with Jean Hartnett, MHSA, NNA, CDP, YTT, CNA & Founder of Radical Sabbatical

Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 52:45


How does having an understanding of childhood adversity and trauma shape the way we care for and support our older adults today? My guest today is Jean Hartnett. Jean Hartnett is a visionary healthcare leader with over 25 years of executive experience serving the older adult population. She has not only worked hands-on with older adults but also collaborated extensively with professionals in the field. Beyond her direct experience, Jean possesses a profound understanding of public health policy issues. Today, we talk about the importance of trauma-informed care. Jean shares insights on common types of childhood adversity and their lasting impacts on physical and mental health. We discuss how caregivers and healthcare providers can recognize the signs of trauma and devise effective strategies. We also explore available resources and tools that can assist caregivers in their efforts. Our conversation touches on the challenges and benefits of implementing a trauma-informed approach to care. Jean shares how she envisions the evolution of senior care, the role this approach takes, and how families can better understand and become informed about the effects of childhood trauma in their loved one's lives, along with supporting the front-line staff in senior living communities. We also talk about overcoming the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 90% of our older adults have experienced at least one form of the common types of childhood adversity and trauma. As we strive to build a trauma-informed community and promote healing for our older adults, Jean's insights are invaluable. I'm so happy that Jean has joined me for this conversation. Thank you, Jean, for your important work and for bringing a vital conversation to light.   Connect with Jean on LinkedIn HERE.   *This episode is brought to you by Gigi Betty co. A boutique gift shop raising awareness and funds for caregivers and care partners. Show now at www.gigibettyco.com. Use the special code WILLGATHER20 for 20% off your order- Just for our podcast listeners! We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates! We'd love for you to rate and review our podcast. Thank you! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Political Economy with James Pethokoukis: Chelsea Follett: Cities as Centers of Progress

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023


From the dawn of agriculture in Jericho to the artistic achievements of the Italian Renaissance in Florence, what lessons can we learn from great cities throughout history? What factors give rise to periods of innovation and creativity? In this episode of Political Economy, Chelsea Follett previews her new book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the […]

Bjoyed Podcast
S3 Ep36 Let's Go Deeper

Bjoyed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 11:07


B'joyed Podcast is so happy to be back in your earphones.  In Season 3 of the podcast, we are going deeper to help you live life YOUR way. B'joyed Podcast is the podcast for ambitious women who want to get free from limiting beliefs, create more balance, and connect with their confidence so they can thrive in work in life. If you are ready to clear out self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelm from non-stop productivity and achievement, you're in the right place.  I'll teach you how to master your mind and work with your body, so you can feel more peace, presence, and joy to make a positive impact and elevate your life. Go to my website https://www.bjoyed.com/ to sign up for my free newsletter and receive a gift.  You will get more connection with me and the best life strategies that I share with my clients. Remember, you truly matter and you are a light in this world. Keep choosing joy, Amber   Amber Pecoraro is a Certified Life Coach guiding ambitious women to retrain their subconscious mind so they can get free from limiting beliefs, create more balance, and connect with their confidence to thrive in work and life. Amber has 15 years experience in Government Acquisition for the United States Air Force. She established Leadership Coaching capabilities with Air Force supervisors and expanded the program to all six Centers within Air Force Materiel Command. Amber founded B'joyed Coaching to help her clients master their mind, work with their bodies, and elevate their lives so they can thrive personally and professionally. When Amber is not helping others through coaching, she loves to walk outside in nature and spend quality time with her family.

Bjoyed Podcast
S3 Ep38 Throw Out the To-do List

Bjoyed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 10:22


Open your mind to new ways of operating that will help you feel lighter.  I use throwing out my to-do list as an example, but you can apply your new way of thinking to anything in your life that isn't helping you get where you want/be who you want to be in your life. B'joyed Podcast is the podcast for ambitious women who want to get free from limiting beliefs, create more balance, and connect with their confidence so they can thrive in work in life. If you are ready to clear out self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelm from non-stop productivity and achievement, you're in the right place.  I'll teach you how to master your mind and work with your body, so you can feel more peace, presence, and joy to make a positive impact and elevate your life. Go to my website https://www.bjoyed.com/ to sign up for my free newsletter and receive a gift.  You will get more connection with me and the best life strategies that I share with my clients. Remember, you truly matter and you are a light in this world. Keep choosing joy, Amber   Amber Pecoraro is a Certified Life Coach guiding ambitious women to retrain their subconscious mind so they can get free from limiting beliefs, create more balance, and connect with their confidence to thrive in work and life. Amber has 15 years experience in Government Acquisition for the United States Air Force. She established Leadership Coaching capabilities with Air Force supervisors and expanded the program to all six Centers within Air Force Materiel Command. Amber founded B'joyed Coaching to help her clients master their mind, work with their bodies, and elevate their lives so they can thrive personally and professionally. When Amber is not helping others through coaching, she loves to walk outside in nature and spend quality time with her family.

Bjoyed Podcast
S3 Ep37 What's Holding You Back

Bjoyed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 12:58


In this episode, we are talking about what's really holding you back from getting what you want in your life.  You don't want to miss the breakdown of how your subconscious mind is impacting and influencing you.  Once you know this, the sky is the limit! B'joyed Podcast is the podcast for ambitious women who want to get free from limiting beliefs, create more balance, and connect with their confidence so they can thrive in work in life. If you are ready to clear out self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelm from non-stop productivity and achievement, you're in the right place.  I'll teach you how to master your mind and work with your body, so you can feel more peace, presence, and joy to make a positive impact and elevate your life. Go to my website https://www.bjoyed.com/ to sign up for my free newsletter and receive a gift.  You will get more connection with me and the best life strategies that I share with my clients. Remember, you truly matter and you are a light in this world. Keep choosing joy, Amber   Amber Pecoraro is a Certified Life Coach guiding ambitious women to retrain their subconscious mind so they can get free from limiting beliefs, create more balance, and connect with their confidence to thrive in work and life. Amber has 15 years experience in Government Acquisition for the United States Air Force. She established Leadership Coaching capabilities with Air Force supervisors and expanded the program to all six Centers within Air Force Materiel Command. Amber founded B'joyed Coaching to help her clients master their mind, work with their bodies, and elevate their lives so they can thrive personally and professionally. When Amber is not helping others through coaching, she loves to walk outside in nature and spend quality time with her family.

Through the Wire
Ranking The Top Centers In The NBA

Through the Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 134:58


The Truck Stops Here
#86 NATSO Foundation Toolkit Explores Opportunities at Travel Centers To Grow Wallet Share From Professional Drivers

The Truck Stops Here

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 16:14


To help the nation's truck stop and travel center operators better understand fleets, drivers and their needs, NATSO Services launched a survey of company drivers, leased drivers, independent owner/operators and fleet owner drivers in 2022. For the 2023 edition, NATSO Services asked professional drivers how often they fuel, rest and shop at travel centers during their work week, what brings them inside and their expectations around wait times, employee interaction, and food and loyalty preferences. The survey revealed incredible opportunities to increase wallet share of existing customers, bring more buying customers inside and convert customer traffic into sales. Key findings include: The cleanliness of the showers and restrooms came out as the most important determining factor in where professional drivers stop. Loyalty programs can be a powerful tool for attracting and retaining customers and spurring sales. More than half of drivers—55%—said that loyalty programs influenced their decision to make non-fuel purchases. Not surprisingly, the survey found that check-out delays significantly affect purchasing. Most drivers—58%—said they would only wait in line for one to five minutes and 3% expect no wait. 10% said they'll leave even if there are just two people in line. 36% of fueling customers said they'd go inside for reliable food from a national brand they recognize and 21% said they'd go inside for out-of-the-ordinary food offerings. Christine Schoessler, COO of NATSO and Amy Toner, Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation, discuss the survey results. Visit https://www.natso.com/driversurvey for more on the new toolkit from the NATSO Foundation. With special guest: Christine Schoessler, COO, NATSO Hosted by: Amy Toner, Executive Director, NATSO Foundation

LiberatED Podcast
Church-Based Learning Centers: A conversation with Pastor Josh Robertson, founder of Black Pastors United for Education

LiberatED Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 37:22


Pastor Joshua Robertson is the Senior Pastor of The Rock Church of Harrisburg, PA and CEO and founder of Black Pastors United for Education. Through his role, he has spearheaded a variety of community initiatives aimed at education and youth empowerment, including establishing church-based learning centers for local young people who are enrolled in one of Pennsylvania's virtual charter schools.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers
Christian Wood can Play with LeBron. Or Anthony Davis. But Not Both At Once. Plus, the LAL Centers!

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 34:55


With training camp only a few days away, it's easy to start to think about what the rotations will look like. One place that's getting a lot of attention? With the addition of Christian Wood, how will the Lakers fold him in a way that makes the most sense offensively AND defensively? To that end, one prevailing argument (expressed on this show, for sure) is that Wood isn't a great option to start because it leaves LeBron James playing far too much small forward by design, which is not a good idea for a nearly 40-year old player in his 21st season. So in response to a viewer question about the Davis/James/Wood rotation dynamic, we break down how it could work. Yes, the three of them might get a few minutes together here and there, but it's likely not a regular thing. That said, Wood can absolutely, and will absolutely, play with both guys. It's just that more attention goes to his fit with Davis, both because in theory Davis protects Wood defensively, and because it's Wood that helps Davis spend less time at center, vs. power forward. To say the least, Darvin Ham has a wealth of options at his disposal. As camp gets closer, we're focusing on position groups. Monday was the guards, today the centers. Another big contrast between last year's group and this year's (remember Damian Jones?). Davis, Wood and Jaxson Hayes are the three main C's, with LeBron and Jarred Vanderbilt likely to get a few minutes here and there in small lineups. It looks like there's a blueprint for Davis and Wood... but what does that leave Hayes? Is there a path to playing time for him, especially in the games where Davis and Wood are available? Finally, another great viewer comment about the way the bar is likely to be raised in the West this year. Last year wasn't exactly easy, but it's fair to say the Conference played along as the Lakers struggled, and left the door open far longer than it might have been in a typical year. And this season is shaping up to be truly brutal. So how tough is that path to a high seed? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Optimism to start the season, and a look at the James/Davis/Wood dynamic. SEGMENT 2: Breaking down the centers. SEGMENT 3: It's gonna be very, very tough out West this year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value when you use code lockedonnba at checkout. Limited time offer, terms apply. Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gist Healthcare Daily
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Gist Healthcare Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 7:23


More than 75,000 Kaiser workers sign on to a three-day strike as negotiations falter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the RSV vaccine for pregnant people. And, Costco is the latest major retailer getting into healthcare delivery. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birth Words: Language For a Better Birth
Unethical: How Ethics Fade from View in the Birth Space

Birth Words: Language For a Better Birth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 29:55


In this episode, Sara confronts the topic of ethics in the birth space. Unfortunately, ethically objectionable things happen frequently in the birth space. Even more unfortunately, they are often not recognized as such. Using the explanations of ethical fading, Sara explores many ethically questionable things that have been justified to be regularly done during birth.   REFERENCES: Betrán, A. P., Torloni, Zhang, J., & Gülmezoglu, A. M. (2015). WHO Statement on Caesarean Section Rates. Bjog: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 123(5), 667–670. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.13526 Betran, A. P., Ye, J., Moller, A., Souza, J. P., & Zhang, J. (2021). Trends and projections of caesarean section rates: global and regional estimates. BMJ Global Health, 6(6), e005671. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005671 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022a, February 25). Stats of the states - cesarean delivery rates. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/cesarean_births/cesareans.htm#print March of Dimes. (n.d.). Total cesarean deliveries by maternal race: United States, 2019-2021 Average. March of Dimes | PeriStats. https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/data?lev=1&obj=1®=99&slev=1&stop=355&top=8 Maturana, H. R., & Varela, F. J. (1992). The Tree of Knowledge: the biological roots of human understanding (p. 247). https://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA04994769 Tenbrunsel, A. E., & Messick, D. M. (2004). (Links to an external site.) Ethical fading: The role of self-deception in unethical behaviorLinks to an external site.. Social Justice Research, 17(2), 223-236. https://doi.org/10.1023/b:sore.0000027411.35832.53    

Gist Healthcare Daily
The State of Hospital Price Transparency

Gist Healthcare Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 17:44


The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveiled proposed rule changes in July that would require price data to be standardized across hospitals. On today's episode, Turquoise Health CEO Chris Severn joins the podcast to talk more about the proposed rule and the state of healthcare price transparency in the market today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Yeah! With Monica Robins
Health Yeah! September is addiction and recovery awareness month

Health Yeah! With Monica Robins

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 21:23


It doesn't care who you are, where you live or how much money you make.  Addiction can take ahold of anyone, significantly impacting families and communities. Alcohol and/or drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a chronic disease of the brain that can happen to anyone--like any other chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.  Since 1999, more than one million Americans have died from overdose deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our expert explains how treatment has changed, how medical care has adapted since the opioid crisis and how to find help.  

Asked and Answered By Soul
How to Know Yourself with Rev. Gina

Asked and Answered By Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 18:56


On today's episode of Asked and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio and Rev. Gina, author, speaker, certified life coach, and founder of Believe In You Today, share thoughts and deep insights about how we learn to know ourselves and recognize that who we are is who we are, and that's a beautiful thing. We begin by honoring ourselves so that we can open our hearts and minds and realize that we are worthy to receive. Listen now as Jennifer and Rev. Gina explain that you must start with you. You must know that you have infinite potential and are born worthy as a child of the Divine and the beloved of the Beloved. When you take time for stillness, contemplation, and listening you're able to connect and feel the internal peace and joy you seek. Remember, the joy is in the journey. You can learn more about Rev. Gina at http://believeinyoutoday.com. About Rev. Gina Rev. Gina is blessed to be a wife, proud mother of two and grandmother of four. Gina is a graduate of the Holmes Institute -School of Consciousness Studies and the School of Spiritual Leadership and a licensed minister by Centers for Spiritual Living. She is the Spiritual Leader of CSL Greater Boston; a loving and growing community both virtual and in person. Gina is a member of the Prayer Team on New Thought Media Network and where she hosts and produces her weekly live podcast: Finding the Joy in the Journey. Gina is the founder of Believe in You Today, a certified life coach, published author of three books and a motivational speaker with over 30 years of experience in speaking, coaching, training and workshop facilitation. Her passion is helping people realize their potential and live happy and fulfilled lives and is available for private life or spiritual coaching, trainings and workshops. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. If you want to learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BreakPoint Podcast
Dear Teens, Virginity Is Good for You

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 5:15


Research consistently shows that young people who wait until after the wedding have a better chance for a stable, fulfilling, happy marriage. They also do not have to worry about sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies. Though this does not fit with contemporary assumptions about human beings, obedience to the Lord's loving plan always works best, and brings incalculable benefits into our lives.   While we may or may not hear this kind of moral clarity in church, it's been quite a while since the government has admitted the negative consequences of unmarried sex, particularly for teenagers. However, a 2016 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated clearly that young people who are virgins register much higher in nearly all health-related behaviors than those who are sexually active. These behaviors included everything from using seat belts to avoiding drug abuse, eating a healthy diet, going to the doctor, exercising, and avoiding riding with a driver who's been drinking. In addition, one finding that the media did not mention at the time is that while sexually inactive teens are healthiest, sexually active homosexual and bisexual teens fared significantly worse than their sexually active heterosexual peers.   At the time, the CDC conveyed the blockbuster conclusions of their report as drily and bureaucratically as possible: “Significant health disparities exist.” A summary of the CDC study provided by Focus on the Family clarified just how significant these disparities are.   First, smoking. The study found that sexually active heterosexual teens were 3,300% more likely to smoke tobacco products daily than their virgin counterparts. “Same-sex/bisexual-active” teens were 9,500% more likely to smoke daily than the virgins.  Second, drug abuse. The study found that sexually active heterosexual teens were 500% more likely to have ever injected a non-prescription drug than the virgins, while a whopping 2,333% of the “same-sex/bisexual-active” teens were more likely than the virgins to have done so.  Now, as Focus noted at the time, correlation is not causation. The research did not prove that abstinence causes other healthy habits. However, the very fact that the CDC noted a relationship between sexual behavior and other habits is more than a little significant. Though the CDC would never put it this way, the summary offered by Focus on the Family was clear and succinct: “The sexual choices and values our young people hold have real-life consequences far beyond sexuality itself.”  Parents who care about the health and well-being of their children should especially take note of this data and have confidence that they can make a difference for their child. Researcher Mark Regnerus highlighted in his book Forbidden Fruit that the intensity of teens' religious beliefs is more important when it comes to sexual activity than exactly what religious beliefs they claim.  The first thing, then, for parents to care about is our kids' faith. A strong, informed, and vital relationship with Jesus will help them resist the kinds of temptation and peer pressure—sexual and otherwise—that assault them every day at school and online.  In other words, worldview matters. The CDC report demonstrates there are consequences for a secular worldview that sees bodies as something we “own,” something external to who we are, something we use (or abuse) depending on our desires, our will, or our “identity.”  The Christian worldview, in sharp contrast, teaches that our bodies are integral to who we are, both in how humans were created and in that Christ took on flesh to make all things new. The extent that we and our kids truly embrace this will determine how we treat our bodies and the bodies of others.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.  This Breakpoint was revised from one originally published on December 9, 2016. 

Zero Pucks Given
Bruins' Young Centers Take Center Stage at Training Camp

Zero Pucks Given

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 19:50


Ep 219, pt 1: Discussing what we saw from the Bruins' young centers after the first day of on-ice training camp. Fashion segment: why the Bruins' centennial jerseys are growing on us. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meetings Today Podcast
Entrepreneur Eric Rozenberg on International Meetings and ALHI's Strategic Consulting Services

Meetings Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 17:02


Meetings industry veteran Eric Rozenberg is one of the foremost experts on international business events, having served as chair of MPI's International Board of Directors and by running his own business serving a global clientele. Rozenberg is also an author of business books and a speaker and instructor on the topic of entrepreneurship, especially in the meetings and events industry. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson caught up with Rozenberg to talk about the state of international meetings as well as his work with Dr. Lalia Rach, who leads ALHI Strategic Consulting Services, where he helps business owners navigate their journey in starting and running businesses.

The Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast
Top 10 Centers & Wingers, Draft Strategy, Mailbag Feat. Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey)

The Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 87:28 Transcription Available


Ian Gooding (Managing Editor for Dobber Hockey) stops by to talk draft strategy, early mock draft observations, answer mailbag questions, discuss the top 10 centers and wingers (along with our projections and his thoughts for each), and more!  HIGHLIGHTS:Some of our favorite fantasy hockey resources heading into the regular seasonIan's thoughts on Zero G as a draft strategy, along with a few late-round optionsIs Zero D a thing now too? Connor Bedard projection, and where to take him in drafts? What about other rookies like Adam Fantilli or Logan Cooley? Is David Pastrnak going too high? Should we be concerned about his production in Boston this year?  Where should Brady Tkachuk go in banger league formats? Expectations for Josh Morrissey in 2023-2024Does Cole Caufield have 50-goal upside? If you like the content we are producing, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite directory; and consider leaving a 5-Star Review so more people can find our show. Flaviar - Spirits Subscription Service Refine your Palate with Spirits from Around the World! Visit Flaviar.com/FHH to SAVE 10% now! 15% Off Select Goalie Equipment Proud Partner of Pro Hockey Life - The Ultimate Hockey Mega-Store! Apparel, equipment, and services!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Microbe Magazine Podcast
Emerging Antifungal-Resistant Dermatophytes (JCM ed.)

Microbe Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 29:26


Fungi that are resistant to antifungal drugs have been very much in the news and even the subject of the hugely popular television program, The Last of Us. We talk with two experts in mycology and fungal susceptibility testing about the recent descriptions of terbinafine-resistant dermatophytes in the United States. Some of the questions we will address include:  • What are the manifestations of infections caused by terbinafine-resistant dermatophytes?  • What species, including novel species, of dermatophytes are more commonly resistant to terbinafine?  • How common is terbinafine resistance in dermatophytes in the U.S.? Guests: - Dr. Shawn Lockhart - Senior Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control - Dr. Nathan Wiederhold - Director of the Fungus Testing Laboratory and a Professor at UT Health San Antonio. This episode of Editors in Conversation is brought to you by the Journal of Clinical Microbiology and hosted by JCM Editor in Chief, Alex McAdam and Dr. Elli Theel. Editors in conversation is supported by the American Society for Microbiology, which publishes JCM. If you are a member of ASM, you can get up to 50% off the publication fees when you publish in JCM or any of the ASM journals. Visit https://journals.asm.org/journal/jcm to read articles and/or submit a manuscript. Follow EIC, Alex McAdam on twitter for JCM updates via https://twitter.com/JClinMicro and co-host, Elli Theel at https://twitter.com/ETheelPhD. Subscribe to the podcast at https://asm.org/eic

Illinois News Now
Andy Jackson-Sinnissippi Centers

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 15:28


Dale & Keefe
Bruins' Young Centers Take Center Stage at Training Camp | 'The Skate Podcast'

Dale & Keefe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 18:35


From 'The Skate Podcast' (subscribe here): Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx are discussing what they saw from the Bruins' young centers after the first day of on-ice training camp. Plus, a fashion segment: why the Bruins' centennial jerseys are growing on us.     To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Kentucky
Who are Kentucky basketball's top 10 centers of all-time?

Locked On Kentucky

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 27:57


Kentucky basketball has had a number of great frontcourt players come through the program over time. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, we asked ChatGPT to give us the top 10 centers in Kentucky basketball history. Note that GPT's knowledge of sports history only goes up to January of 2022, so Oscar Tshiebwe didn't make the list. I'm sure the AI would have placed him inside the top 10 was it aware of Tshiebwe's accomplishments. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  Athletic Brewing Go to AthleticBrewing.com and enter code LOCKEDON to get 15% off your first online order or find a store near you! Athletic Brewing. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors Keep your ride-or-die alive at ebay.com/motors. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enneagram 2.0 with Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes
S2 Ep29 Conversation with Russ Hudson about Centers of Intelligence

Enneagram 2.0 with Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 63:24


In this episode, Bea and Uranio have a second conversation with Russ Hudson and discuss their understanding of the Enneagram Centers of Intelligence. People tend to have a simplified understanding of the Centers when it comes to the original teachings of George Gurdjieff. They discuss the power that each Center of Intelligence has and how each type has a bias towards over using its associated center. Learn about discerning which center we are coming from in situations and how to avoid the wrong use of the centers. Also, our TOP 5 is the most important things to keep in mind when doing high quality inner work using the Enneagram. We currently have a Master the Enneagram Centers of Intelligence workshop. It's a 6 part 2-hour workshop over three weeks and you can watch the recordings of any sessions you miss. You can learn more at cpenneagram.com/centers-workshop Russ Hudson is a groundbreaking author and teacher of the complex potential of using the Enneagram beyond personality typology. You can learn more about his teaching by visiting his website ⁠⁠russhudson.com⁠⁠. To download the Ultimate Guide to each of the nine Enneagram types, go to ⁠cpenneagram.com/guides⁠ To sign up for a free trial for CP Online platform where you can enjoy 16 live webinars each year and connect with like-minded Enneagram enthusiasts, visit ⁠learn.cpenneagram.com⁠ If you want to discover which Enneagram Type you could be, visit our webpage ⁠⁠cpenneagram.com/compass⁠⁠ to learn about the Enneagram test they launched, CPS Enneagram Compass. If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share it with others. It will help us out a lot! Follow us on Instagram ⁠instagram.com/cpenneagram⁠! And check out our Calendar of Events ⁠⁠cpenneagram.com/live-courses⁠⁠ to study with Bea and Uranio directly! Questions? ⁠⁠hello@cpenneagram.com⁠⁠.

Political Economy with James Pethokoukis
Chelsea Follett: Cities as Centers of Progress

Political Economy with James Pethokoukis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 17:21


From the dawn of agriculture in Jericho to the artistic achievements of the Italian Renaissance in Florence, what lessons can we learn from great cities throughout history? What factors give rise to periods of innovation and creativity? In this episode of Political Economy, Chelsea Follett previews her new book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World.Chelsea is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute and managing editor of HumanProgress.org.

Future Neighbor
BTS - We Delivered a Baby in Korea! Emotions... Post-Partum Centers, Avenger Nurses!

Future Neighbor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 99:40


Our baby is delivered here in Korea! We re-live the experience... with the avenger nurses... and more!! Cue the emotions.Support the show

Rabbi Daniel Glatstein Podcast
Centers Yom Iyun - Teshuva Drasha 5784

Rabbi Daniel Glatstein Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 46:07


Inside Syracuse Basketball
Inside Syracuse Basketball: Syracuse basketball assistant Allen Griffin on this year's centers: ‘I've got a unique group'

Inside Syracuse Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 31:58


Syracuse assistant coach Allen Griffin joins the podcast to discuss the differences between working for Jim Boeheim and new Orange coach Adrian Autry, the battles going on in practice between guards Judah Mintz and JJ Starling and this year's group of centers, including 7-foot-4 transfer Naheem McLeod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Measure of Everyday Life
Partnering with People with Intellectual and Developmental Challenges

The Measure of Everyday Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 29:41


People who face challenges from intellectual and developmental disabilities comprise important audiences for many public health communication efforts. What are the best ways to support and work with people in those audiences? On this episode, we talk with communication researchers Molly Lynch, Linda Squiers, and Sidney Holt of RTI International about their work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CommunicateHealth to improve the ways we engage with people in a range of situations.  

The Holistic OBGYN Podcast
Unlocking the Rhythms of Female Biology with neuropsychophysiologist Kayla Osterhoff, PhDc

The Holistic OBGYN Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 122:56


The episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC | WeNatal | BIRTHFITUnlock the power of your unique biology and dive into women's health with neuropsychophysiologist Kayla Osterhoff. Discover the hidden science behind the female biological rhythm and hormone trifecta. Take control of your well-being, productivity, and creativity.Kayla Osterhoff is a passionate expert in neuropsychophysiology and women's health, currently pursuing her PhD. She's dedicated to addressing gender disparities in health science. Her journey began as a health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she uncovered a significant gap in our understanding of female health and biology due to historical gender biases in research.Visit the show notes for more.Connect with Kayla:WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagramReferences related to Kayla's work:Nasha Winters, NDKayla's TrainingDenmark's study on birth control and depressionSeed Cycling at FunkIt Wellness (15% off with this link)Connect with Nathan:Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeNeed a consultation?My favorite brands at a discountMy courses:Born Free Method: Get my support in pregnancy and postpartumClear + Free: Your Solution to Persistent HPV (join the waitlist and score a free e-book!)This episode was made possible by:AHCC - code BELOVED for 10% off on Immune Intel⁠⁠BIRTHFIT⁠ - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!WeNatal - Free bottle of fish oil with purchase of Him + Her prenatalsMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a

Creating a New Healthcare
Episode #158: How CMS is Transforming American Healthcare – with Dr. Meena Seshamani, Deputy Administrator & Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Creating a New Healthcare

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 43:50


Friends, The central role that Medicare, and CMS, play in our healthcare system can not be overstated. There are approximately 64 million Americans in the Medicare program, with annual payments ...

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast
171 - Two Vax's and a MAB: What's New in RSV Prevention

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 42:31


In this episode, we briefly review RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infections and focus on new data supporting the use of two different RSV vaccines (Abrysvo and Arvexy) in preventing RSV infections in older adults and in pregnant women. Key Concepts RSV is a contagious respiratory virus that is usually mild and self-limiting in most patients but can cause severe disease especially in young children or older adults with certain risk factors. The FDA recently approved two vaccines for RSV (Abrysvo from Pfizer and Arexvy from GSK). The initial FDA approval was for adults 60 years of age and older; however, the FDA recently granted an additional indication for Abrysvo for pregnant women (to prevent the infant from severe RSV infection once born). When studied in older adults, both vaccines did meet efficacy criteria but the incidence of RSV infection was relatively low and thus the number needed to treat (NNT) is high. Both studies were done at times with lower RSV prevalence - the NNT would likely be more favorable during RSV outbreaks. Unlike Abrysvo, Arvexy (GSK) contains an adjuvant to improve the immune response. Although direct comparisons of efficacy and safety are not appropriate, Arvexy does appear to elicit more systemic adverse effects such as fever, myalgias, headache, and fatigue. References Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine). US Food & Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/abrysvo Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted). US Food & Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/arexvy Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2023. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). July 21, 2023 / 72(29);793-801. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7229a4.htm CDC. ACIP Recommendations. Last reviewed August 4, 2023. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/recommendations.html. Accessed August 23, 2023. RENOIR - Walsh EE, Pérez Marc G, Zareba AM, et al. Efficacy and Safety of a Bivalent RSV Prefusion F Vaccine in Older Adults. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(16):1465-1477. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2213836 AReSVi-006 - Papi A, Ison MG, Langley JM, et al. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Older Adults. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(7):595-608. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2209604 MATISSE - Kampmann B, Madhi SA, Munjal I, et al. Bivalent Prefusion F Vaccine in Pregnancy to Prevent RSV Illness in Infants. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(16):1451-1464. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2216480 RSV-NET Interactive Dashboard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/research/rsv-net/dashboard.html ACIP Meeting Information - Meeting Materials. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/index.html

EpochTV
Study: Daily Soda Drinkers Have an 85–Percent–Higher Risk of Developing Liver Cancer

EpochTV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 4:59


According to the Centers for Disease Control, 63 percent of adults aged 18 or older drink sugar-sweetened beverages daily. It is widely known that drinking soda, or pop, can cause you to put on some extra pounds.   But a recent study also linked these types of sweetened drinks to liver cancer.   Let's go through the details of this study and have a look: How bad can soda really be?   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Charting Pediatrics
Eliminating Inequities with Interpretation: Effective Communication for Improving Health Outcomes

Charting Pediatrics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 22:29


In the United States, nearly 68 million people speak a language other than English at home. That number has virtually tripled over the last three decades. As our country continues to experience this soaring growth, qualified medical interpreters are becoming more essential to improving health outcomes and achieving health equity goals. Patients with hearing loss or limited health literacy may also require interpretation services. “Effective communication through interpreter utilization is one of the most important things we can do to help our patients with that,” Anna Ruman, MD, says.     Dr. Ruman is one of our guests on today's episode. She is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a hospitalist at Children's Hospital Colorado. Her passion for this work started before attending medical school. After minoring in Spanish in college, she lived and worked in Mexico. From there, she made her way to Chicago to work as an English-Spanish health educator. She is joined by Nancy Casillas, a medical interpreter and program coordinator for the Medical Interpretation and Translation Department here at Children's Colorado. Casillas, a first-generation Mexican American, has been with Children's Colorado for 16 years and understands the challenges of having English as a second language. “I feel that through this work, I'm helping those families who may be newly arrived immigrants to the country, and they may feel a little lost, and with my skills I'm helping them feel not so lost in this country,” Casillas says.    These experts explain how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has specifically identified language access as one of the five priority areas for the next year, aligning with the shared goal to reduce or eliminate healthcare disparities.   Some highlights from this episode include: How medical interpreters enhance health equity Advantages and disadvantages of different types of interpreting Qualifications for interpretation practice versus being bilingual Advancements happening at Children's Colorado   For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org