Podcasts about central health

In this episode, Dr. Pat Lee, President & CEO at Central Health shares insights into his background & career journey, what trends & issues in healthcare he is keeping a close eye on, what traits the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the coming years, and more.

You can watch this episode on my X or Vimeo!   Fred Lewis is an attorney who has spent countless hours trying to keep the City of Austin honest. He joins us again to us the latest updates to the South Central Waterfront District TIRZ and Central Health. @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com

(Watch this conversation on Vimeo!) Fred Lewis is a local attorney and activist for, among other things, government accountability. He has been integral in the effort to pass the performance audit of Central Health (passed last week), and is working on keeping Austin honest when it comes to giving notice of property zoning changes. We discuss the Central Health update, and two large bills at the TxLege that would have profound effects on zoning across Austin and all big cities in Texas. communitynotcommodity.com ____________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Central Health wants to bring more midwives to Gander, to ensure its stalled midwifery program keeps going. The program started in 2019, but with obstetrics services diverted to Grand Falls-Windsor, midwives were no longer able to attend births. Last month, the provincial health minister promised that Gander's obstetrics unit will stay open. Brianna Thompson is the province's chief midwife with the Department of Health and Community Services.

In 2019, then-health minister John Haggie announced a midwifery pilot project based in Gander. The plan was for other practices to open across the province in the short term. But staffing issues and a pandemic later, little has advanced in providing midwifery services. Women and families in Central and across the province are wondering if the program will even survive. Maud Addai is a midwife here in the province who works with Central Health. Martin spoke with her about the current status of the program and the challenges in recruiting for it.

Health authorities across the province are using travel nurses sent by hiring agencies to alleviate the nursing shortage. But in Central Health, that backfired when one of the hired travel nurses wasn't actually a registered nurse at all.

As you heard on our show on Thursday, the RCMP won't be laying charges in relation to incidents at the long-term care in Baie Verte. The police investigation began after Central Health reported breaches of privacy, including photos taken by staff of long-term care residents. But the RCMP says its investigation has now concluded and the police force has determined that no criminal offence took place. Corporal Jolene Garland is media relations officer with the RCMP.

There's been a new development in a story relating to the long-term care in Baie Verte. You'll recall that there were reports of breaches of privacy, including photos taken by staff of long-term care residents. Central Health says some staff were disciplined and at least one person has lost their job. Police were also investigating the incidents. Now, the RCMP says there will be no charges laid. Cpl.Jolene Garland told CBC that the RCMP investigation determined that a criminal offence had not occurred. Bernice Barker is the wife of one of the long-term care residents who had a photo taken of him.

0:00 Continuing our on-going series, Concerning Care. While some people struggle to find home support workers, for Denise Champion and her family, that's not the problem. Mirjam Lahdeaho has worked with Denise for the past 7 years and wants to move her into her home, but it would mean giving up her day job. And she says the compensation offered by Central Health isn't enough to pay the bills. 7:46 Is the home heating oil bill starting to add up? The Federal Government has announced a new grant to help low to median-income Canadians get off oil. There's no in-home inspection needed, and people can apply online in the new year. 12:35 The Bank of Canada continues to hike interest rates, directly affecting the mortgage market. We will talk to a real estate agent later to see how it impacts areas of Labrador. 19:27 Yesterday on the show, you heard the first part of the documentary, Return to Davis Inlet... personal stories from people who grew up in the Mushuau community. Here now is Ariana Kelland with part two of Return to Davis Inlet. 30:21 Gateway Labrador is looking to sew community spirit... They're creating a community quilt and want your help. 32:43 The province has laid out plans for a new purpose-built facility in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. It would be two stories and contain shelter beds to apartments for those in need, as well as cultural rooms and community spaces. The housing and homelessness coalition shares their perspective. 40:39 A climate advocate from Nain took part in COP27. Hear from Megan Dicker Nochasak on the conference held in Egypt. 48:50 The World Junior hockey tournament will begin in Halifax and Moncton in a month. Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin will take us behind the scenes to look at requirements some governments are putting in place, following months of criticism of Hockey Canada.

The Austin Bulldog did a nice write up on Central Health and Watson's role in it all An update on police staffing and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

For a few weeks now, we've been bringing you stories about breaches of privacy at Central Health - and more recently, Western Health. We've also heard stories in the news about patients being admitted to hospital, but being kept in emergency rooms for extended stays. The provincial opposition is calling for action from government. Barry Petten is the PC Opposition House Leader.

There's been another incident involving inappropriate photos taken of a patient in long-term care. Health Minister Tom Osborne confirmed on Tuesday that an incident took place within the Western Health region. The news comes on the heels of a similar situation playing out in the Central Health region. Sources tell CBC News an inappropriate photo was taken of a man in long-term care within Western Health's area in the last several months. But Osborne said he wasn't told until two weeks ago. He spoke with the CBC's Ariana Kelland on Tuesday.

It's been more than three weeks since we first heard about privacy breaches at the long-term care unit at the hospital in Baie Verte. Family members say Central Health called to inform them about incidents involving their loved ones. Some incidents involve inappropriate photos taken by staff of residents, and at least one incident had to do with staff talking about and laughing at a resident. RCMP are investigating. Central Health confirmed to CBC that seven residents of long-term care were affected. But the health authority isn't saying much more. Bernice spoke with Joanne Pelley, an official at Central Health, as well as family members of the patients whose privacy rights were breached.

Last week, Central Health told CBC it has notified SEVEN families about privacy breaches affecting residents of the long-term care facility in Baie Verte. Some incidents have to do with inappropriate photos taken by staff. At least one incident is related to staff talking about and laughing at a resident within earshot. On Friday, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador said that two LPNs are facing allegations that appear to be related to at least some of the incidents. The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador told us that no registered nurses are under investigation in connection with the privacy breaches. Today, you can hear Bernice Hillier's full interview with Lynn Power, Executive Director of the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In the last couple of weeks, we've been reporting on complaints from several families with loved ones in long-term care in Baie Verte. The families say Central Health informed them of patients being the subject of inappropriate photos, and being talked about and laughed at by staff. Now, Susan Walsh, the Seniors Advocate for the province says a complete review of the care system is long overdue.

Over the past week or so, we've heard from families affected by a privacy breach at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. Central Health told CBC it has notified SEVEN families of incidents affecting residents of the long-term care in Baie Verte. Some incidents are alleged to have involved inappropriate photos taken by staff; at least one incident related to staff talking about and laughing at a resident within earshot. Central Health won't say how many staff were involved in the incidents, only that disciplinary measures have been taken, up to and including termination. One of the job classifications in health care is Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN. Wanda Wadman is chief executive officer and registrar with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador

Fogo Island Health Centre has tried to get a new doctor since their only physician left the island in June. In September, a U.S. based physician offered to work on Fogo Island for free, but couldn't get a provincial medical license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Now, a second doctor looking to work as a locum there has decided not to come to the province, despite being granted a license to practise here. We spoke with Town of Fogo Island Mayor Andrew Shea, then asked Health and Community Services Minister Tom Osborne for a brief response.

There have been allegations of inappropriate photos, off-colour remarks, AND an RCMP investigation. Now, Central Health says SEVEN long-term care residents in Baie Verte have had their privacy breached in some way. Central Health says staff have been disciplined -- but they wouldn't go into specifics. Daryl Pullman is a professor at the Centre for Bioethics at Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine.

Today, we speak with a Central Health official about three incidents involving breaches of privacy at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. Three families have recently told CBC that the health authority has called them about incidents involving their loved ones at the long-term care there. Two of the breaches were related to inappropriate photos of two male long-term care residents, one of whom has since died. The other incident allegedly involved staff talking about and laughing at a female resident. Central Health has told CBC by email that the matter was referred to the RCMP and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Today, Joanne Pelley did an interview with CBC. She is vice-president of integrated health and chief nursing executive with the health authority.

A third family has come forward about the treatment of their loved one at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. Last week, we reported on two separate incidents at that facility. Both involve inappropriate photos taken of residents by staff members. This time, the issue is about staff making inappropriate comments about resident Dorothy Foster, who's in long term care in Baie Verte. Colleen Gray is her granddaughter.

This week on Newfoundland Morning, we've been bringing you stories about allegations of a breach of privacy at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre. Two families have told CBC that Central Health has notified them of inappropriate photos taken by staff of their loved ones who are residents of the long-term care unit in Baie Verte. RCMP are investigating, and the province's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is involved. That situation came up in the House of Assembly Thursday afternoon. Here is Opposition House Leader David Brazil, posing a question to government. Premier Andrew Furey and Minister of Health Tom Osborne respond.

The province's privacy commissioner says he'll be keeping a close eye on a breach of privacy at Central Health. The breach was reported to Commissioner Michael Harvey after allegations of inappropriate photos came to light at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. Two families have now gone public to CBC to say that Central Health has let them know about inappropriate photos of their loved ones who are or were residents there. Central Health also notified the Office of the Information and Privacy commissioner. Commissioner Harvey says this was a situation with a "risk of substantial harm."

Another Baie Verte area family is sharing their experience with an inappropriate photo taken of a loved one in long-term care. Earlier this week, we heard from Bernice Barker about a photo she was informed had been taken of her husband, a resident of the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. Now, a second family is speaking out. Sheila Reid says she received a call from Central Health about her cousin who was a resident at the same long-term care in Baie Verte. Reid was 66-year-old Reginald Regular's next-of-kin. He died last December.

*This audio is an edited version of an interview that had previously been posted on our on-demand audio.* We are re-sharing it now to correct some unverified information and further update our listeners. The story relates to allegations of inappropriate photos taken of residents of the long-term care in Baie Verte. A family on the Baie Verte Peninsula says Central Health informed them that some people employed at the Baie Verte hospital took photos of their family member. 64-year-old Rick Barker has Huntington Disease, which means that he now needs care in a long-term care facility. An earlier version of our interview with Barker's wife, Bernice Barker, included some references to images of genitalia. However, Barker has not seen the photo herself, nor has her son. CBC has not been able to independently verify the contents of the photo, and we have not been able to reach Barker's son. In the pre-amble to the edited interview, you will hear part of a statement Central Health sent CBC, to confirm some of the details and to outline Central Health's response to the allegations.

All provincial health authorities are re-examining some mammography results because they may have been reviewed of out of date monitors. We get an update from Central Health.

A former radiologist at Central Health says she and other radiologists brought forward a number of concerns about breast cancer screening to the current CEO... but they were ignored. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Jane Rendell)

Health authorities across the province are reviewing potential problems with the viewing of mammogram results. Wednesday afternoon. Central Health gave reasons behind what it calls 'diagnostic discrepancies.' That health authority held a media availability Wednesday to talk about the issue. Andrée Robichaud is President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Health, and Dr. Angela Pickles is Clinical Chief of Medical Imaging with Eastern Health.

Central Health says there are potential problems with breast cancer diagnostics. We speak with a woman who believes she may be affected. (Anthony Germain with Sherry Strowbridge)

It's gardening day with guest host Michael Murray! But first, we get an update on operations and impacts from the first and state of emergency in central.

As the fires in Central Newfoundland continue to burn, the area's health authority is monitoring the situation closely. Fires in Central Newfoundland this week have led to big changes for health care in the province. Central Health has been moving some patients and long-term care residents out to facilities in the Eastern Health and Western Health regions. It takes a lot to make that happen. We get an update from Central Health's C-E-O.

Local restauranteur Gabriela Bucio discusses her local business empire and upcoming plans, including opening her first restaurant outside of Austin. Plus, Community Impact's Central Austin reporter Katy McAfee breaks down controversy surrounding Central Health, the taxing health district for Travis County. The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with assistance from Connor McGovern and Morgan O'Neal and editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Let's face it, the past couple years have been hard on us all. But for people who work in health care, they've been extra difficult. At the beginning of the pandemic, there was an outpouring of support for those workers. Recently, though, that has changed for some employees of Central Health. CEO Andree Robichaud released a public statement last week asking for kindness and understanding towards them online.

The Park Prescriptions program started in British Columbia in 2020 - and now it has launched in Newfoundland and Labrador. The benefits of spending time in nature are well-documented, and our next guest has experienced them in her own life. Dr. Monika Dutt is Medical Officer of Health with Western and Central Health.

Maram is recognized nationally, locally, and statewide for her work. She received the 2019 Diversity Health Care Leader from the National Diversity Council. She was awarded the Ascendant Award from Leadership Austin. She has demonstrated community stewardship that exhibits the core values of Leadership Austin: Community Trusteeship, Inclusiveness, Collaborative Decision-Making, and Personal Responsibility. In 2016, She was presented with the Jessie A. Yoas Memorial Advocacy Award from Texas Public Health Association for her work on the Health Equity Council. Maram Museitif strives to improve people's lives both locally and abroad. She believes we need to deliver care from an equity lens and be the change we wish to see in the world. Ms. Museitif was appointed by Mayor Steve Adler and City Council Members in 2017 to serve on Central Health's board of managers. She is the first Muslim Arab American health leader in Austin and appointee to the board. In her role, she manages a budget of over 300 million that is generated from property taxes, and she is entrusted with the communities' tax dollars to provide care for the underserved Austin Travis County community. She holds herself to the highest standards in being a good steward and delivering equitable health and healthcare to those who need it most, with deep empathy and personal humility. She works collaboratively with elected officials, community leaders, and organizations across Texas to deliver valuable care and bridge public health with healthcare. Maram is a Public health and healthcare professional with over ten years working in large research, academic, and government health settings. She has a solid understanding of healthcare delivery challenges in the United States and globally. She is also the City of Austin's Human Rights Commissioner, where Maram Museitif works in addressing the health gaps and ensuring everyone has access to equitable health. She has been an epidemiologist working for the past year in combatting the Covid19 pandemic. She is currently a doctorate student at The University of Texas School of Public Health. Her research is focused on cancer survivorship; she holds a Master's degree in Public Health and is certified in Public Health. She was previously the Chair of the Legislative Policy and Advocacy for the Texas Public Health Association. She prioritizes and advocates for statewide policies, programming, and funding to address public health issues. She is a public speaker, health researcher and strategist, and founding member of The Society of Health Communication. She serves on many committees the Mayor's Institutional Racism & Systemic Inequities (IRSI) Taskforce, Eanes ISD School Safety and Health Advisory Council, Breast Health Coalition, Cancer Together Coalition, Texas Public Health Coalition, and many others. She also worked for Yale University, University of Texas Southwestern, Department of State Health Services, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas. In addition to her work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Emergency room closures across Central Newfoundland have meant more and more people have been heading to the hospital in Grand Falls-Windsor. Earlier this week, there were diversions in place on the Connaigre Peninsula, as well as in Baie Verte and Springdale. Anyone who needed an ambulance or emergency care in those areas had to make the trek to Grand Falls- Windsor. Unfortunately extra, ER traffic doesn't mean more ER beds. And that could lead to longer waits and ambulance delays. Dr. Jared Butler is Central Health's Medical Director of Primary Care.

A job posting with the Central Health authority caught our eye recently. The new position being advertised is for an "International Recruitment Coordinator." Craig Davis is interim vice-president of people and culture with Central Health.

Last week, we heard from people living in rural parts of Central Newfoundland who are afraid the healthcare system is failing. They're living with hospital diversions, long drives to get access to care, and longer waits in emergency department hallways on stretchers. Central Health management acknowledges those concerns, and this morning they're back with us to explain what they're doing to fix the issues. Joanne Pelley is vice president of integrated health and nursing. Dr.David Carroll is interim vice president of medical services.

Yesterday on our show, people living in rural parts of Central Newfoundland told us they're afraid the health care system is failing. They live with hospital diversions, long drives to get the care they need, and longer waits on stretchers in emergency department hallways. Joanne Pelley is Central Health's vice president of integrated health and nursing, and Dr. David Carroll is interim vice president of medical services.

This week on our show, we've been talking about health care, and the shortage of physicians in several areas of the province. Five communities under Central Health have either lost, or are about to lose, their last remaining doctors. People who live in those areas are facing a future without a local physician. John Haggie is NL's minister of health, and he spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

This week on our show, Dr. Susan MacDonald, president of the province's medical association told us five communities in the Central Health region are about to lose their last remaining physicians. That's scary for people who have nowhere else to go. Andrew Shea is the mayor of Fogo Island and Brian Fowlow is the mayor of Buchans.

We chat with Central Health about the doctor shortage in the Coast of Bays region.

Local attorney, public activist, and co founder of Taxpayers Against Giveaways, Fred Lewis, discusses Austin's plan to subsidize the South Central Waterfront District (a multibillion dollar project) with hundreds of millions of your tax dollars, as well as the documentary that he coproduced, Inquest, about Central Health's alleged misuse of tax dollars meant for indigent health care. facebook.com/TAG4austin @TAG_ATX @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

(Starts at 0:59 mark) NL's minister of Municipal Affairs explains her government's plan for regionalization, (7:21) the family of a 16-year-old passenger who died in a car accident last summer are standing by the 17-tear-old driver who's been charged. The two teens were close friends. (17:52) Central Health sent its own staff to work in a privately-owned personal care home in mid-January to enable services to continue during a surge in Omicron cases, and (24:00) in the NL Reads challenge, Amanda Bittner is championing the novel "We, Jane" by Aimee Wall.

(Starts at 1:00 mark) Central Health medical director of primary care answers questions about vaccines, boosters and Covid testing, (8:36) CBC reporter Troy Turner gives an update on plans by the Dymond Group to buy and develop the Stephenville Airport, (15:22) a mom and educator gives practical tips on keeping your little ones busy at home during these house-bound days of the pandemic, and (23:58) a former teammate of the late Gander hockey great Leo Kane pays tribute to his friend.

(Starts at 0:55 mark) Mental Health counsellor Catherine Tansley completes items 7 through 12 on her ‘12 Tips Of Christmas" list for managing stress and improving mental health, (6:37) we get the latest booster shot and case count info from Western and Central Health, (20:00) two Central Nfld. restaurant owners discuss what the newest Covid restrictions mean for their business during the busy holiday season, and (27:51) Jason Hillier, who grew up in Gander, is among the newest members of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society's college of fellows.

(Starts at 0:51 mark) When property owners experience a major weather event such as the one on the southwest coast last week, they're surprised to learn their policy doesn't provide coverage for their loss, (10:00) a south coast man has been stuck at his cabin in the Codroy Valley since last week's rainstorm, and (16:29) a central Newfoundland high school joins forces with Central Health to offer mental health counselling sessions to students.

Central Health a scam on the tax payers? (Documentary) Updates to the Workers Defense Project story The FDA has asked a judge to grant it until 2076 to provide all the Pfizer vaccine data and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

A suspected cyberattack and IT outage affect patients and staff in (0:58) Labrador-Grenfell Health, (7:49) Central Health, and (15:50) Western Health. (17:09) Police are asking the public to help find the people responsible for thefts in St. John's, Lewisporte, and back to Whitbourne, (23:42) a sleep specialist will hold a retreat on Fogo Island, teaching people how to get better rest, and (31:26) a Corner Brook senior with a love for boats makes models of them from cardboard.

(Starts at 1:02 mark) Central Health regional medical officer of health updates us on the ongoing COVID-19 clusters in Central Newfoundland, which has 140 cases, (11:14) NL's minimum wage went up by 25 cents last week, but the advocacy group $15 and Fairness wants it to go higher, (18:49) the community kitchen in Grand Falls-Windsor is leading a Thanksgiving food and financial drive, with some of the emphasis on locked-out municipal workers who are in need. (24:55) A 69-year-old Ontario man who was adopted as an infant has finally travelled and met his birth mother's family in Newfoundland.

(Starts at 0:54 mark) Among the 134 active cases of COVID-19 in NL, most are in the Baie Verte and the Twillingate regions of Central Newfoundland. We get an update from Dr. Monika Dutt, Regional Medical Officer of Health for Central Health. (7:39) a Stephenville father whose 7 1/2-yo son caught Covid-19 says this province is no longer doing enough to protect people from the fourth wave, and (16:31) Scott Simms, the seventeen-year Liberal incumbent is out - and Conservative Clifford Small has been elected in the federal riding of Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame. We talk to Simms about his sometimes colourful career.

We speak with two of the winning candidates from central and western Newfoundland in Monday's federal election (starts at 0:49 mark): Liberal candidate Churence Rogers in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, and (10:56) Liberal Gudie Hutchings in Long Range Mountains. (19:04) Central Health says among 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the province Monday, 10 are connected to a seniors' home in Baie Verte; and (29:22) a central Newfoundland man says an abandoned former Abitibi woods camp along a woods road near Grand Falls-Windsor is an eyesore - and it's unsafe (*note low audio from 31:21 to 31:49 mark*).

(0:53) Dr. David Carroll talks about virtual emergency room service across Central Health region, (11:05) student arborist Victoria Hynes tells us why birch trees are yellowing early, (18:50) Food First NL launches the Western NL Food Hub, (26:22) Martine and Isaac Blue retrace Farley Mowat sailing routes for sailing show Floating After Farley.

(Starts at 1:02 mark) Central Newfoundland faces a challenge to recruit and keep family practitioners in rural areas, (9:16) independent team that investigates serious incidents involving police in NL is up and running, (15:22) Grand Falls-Windsor fire chief says a forest fire like the one that destroyed Lytton, BC is possible in NL, and (25:07) Indigenous women will use "subscription boxes" to share traditional knowledge and raise money for social programs.

(Starts at 1:00 mark) Students at St. Paul's Intermediate in Gander were home from school Wednesday and today as a precaution due to possible COVID-19 exposure. A regional health official gives an update. (11:55) A forager tells us how she turns dandelions into jelly, honey, and even fritters, (20:29) the possibility of a fall federal election seems more and more likely - we hear from a political scientist - and (26:45) cyclists in Gander are excited about their new pump track.

Provincial Presser - Impact on Appointments in Central Health due to Outbreak by VOCM

(At the 1:08 mark) Central Heath will vaccinate families of rotational workers and people over the age of 50, but says they won't start until May 27. (9:34) An NL woman travelling home to this province says a Covid quarantine hotel in Toronto featured substandard food and pricey rates. (17:36) Playwright Josh Connors tells us about his latest play that explores the blossoming of queer relationships. (26:12) People in Gander and across the province are mourning the tragic loss of Pastor Ralph Benson, who was more than just a member of the clergy - he gave people shelter and hope.

Central Health clarifies what kind of cleaning is done in hospital waiting rooms to protect patients from COVID-19, locals and tourists in Rencontre East complain about ferry's reliability, Corner Brook woman hooks a portrait rug of joyous YouTube Bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon, and a company called Elope NL invites couples to just "show up and get married."

Central Health holds vaccination clinics to help battle Covid-19, Gander Airport CEO encouraged by federal assistance package for Air Canada, Qalipu band member who was kicked off the list is upset with Ottawa for cutting off membership talks, and Grenfell Campus theatre students take their show off the stage and perform it online.

Central Health rolls out its plans for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, curator says it's time to re-bury the remains of a Black man that were buried in Labrador two centuries ago, researcher studies how parents might approach talking to their children about crimes they've seen or been victimized by, and Newfoundland comedian Matt Wright is nominated for a Juno Award.

Central Health explains how it will fight the battle against Covid-19, while still providing regular care to people who need it. Some Corner Brook parents who want their kids in Kindergarten French Immersion this fall are being told there might not be room enough for all, Corner Brook City Council considers using mail-in ballots for their municipal election this fall, and a book written by a Lewisporte author will literally go to the moon.

Central Health explains why Covid-19 vaccines headed to Grand Falls-Windsor had to be administered in a hurry, women on the NL campaign trail complain of sexism, family of newcomers refuse to let the pandemic derail their dreams of opening a restaurant in Central Newfoundland, and young musical theatre students from Western Newfoundland are back on stage this weekend, doing what they love.

Maram Museitif of Central Health of Travis County Hospital District in Austin, Texas joins me to discuss health policy, empowerment and strengthening community health. Full show notes here: https://michellemarketingstrategies.com/maram-museitif-on-health-policy-and-empowerment You can email me at jennifer@michellemarketingstrategies.com, tweet me @MMSJennifer or find me on Instagram @LeadingwithHealth. Please also stop by my site and download your free copy of Marketing Mojo.    

On today's episode we speak with Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health. Created by voters in 2004, Central Health works to deliver health care to the underserved and improve service and care for the uninsured in Travis County. Perla and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Central Health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and initiatives going into 2021. ABOUT PERLA Perla Cavazos was born and raised in San Benito, a small town on the Texas-Mexico border, and moved to Austin over 20 years ago to take a job advocating for affordable housing for people with low income. Since moving to Austin she has developed expertise in public policy, advocacy and government affairs with a focus on improving the lives of Texans who are most vulnerable. She joined the team at Central Health in July of 2016, and previously worked for Texas Legal Services Center, Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, and in the Texas Senate as a Senior Policy Analyst and Legislative Director. Perla has a BA from Stanford University and a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. LINKS: Central Health Site -> https://www.centralhealth.net LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-health-connection Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/CentralHealthTX Twitter -> @CentralHealthTX ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. Link to Bingham Group Page -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

We’re in the final stretch of the election season and in typical Halloween form, we’ve seen a big push to scare voters away from the polls. Our latest guest, Julie Oliver is running a 100% PAC-free campaign for the US House of Representatives in District 25. She’s here to help shine some light into the dark shadows of politics and get us all out to the polls to VOTE! Guest Bio:Julie Oliver is a former Medicaid mom and healthcare finance expert running an aspirational, 100% PAC-free campaign for the US House of Representatives in District 25. Julie serves her community in volunteer board positions at Central Health and DivInc and has two decades of healthcare finance and tax law experience. She received an undergraduate degree in Accounting from UT Arlington and a law degree from UT School of Law and lives in Austin with her husband, Matt, three cats, a dog, and their kids. QiRadio Hosts:Suzy Shelor - DirectorScreamish Joy - ProducerAlso, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/qiradiousa

The son of Johnny Cash's longtime manager talks about never-before-seen images of the singer's 1961 moose hunt in Newfoundland, Canadian Red Cross seeks volunteers in Central and Western Newfoundland, Central Health offers mental health webinars tp help keep older adults happy and productive, and an artist's image of a 1978 UFO sighting will be featured on a Canadian silver coin.

On today's episode we speak with Sherri Greenberg, a professor of practice and fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local Government at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss different local governance structures and their implications on civic engagement. BACKGROUND In July, Austinites for Progressive Reform launched with, among other initiatives, a call to adopt a mayor-council form of government, i.e. a strong mayor system. This would transfer the city manager's duties to the mayor. The city of Austin is currently run under a council-manager system, with power and authority to set policy resting with the city council. The council in turn hires a nonpartisan manager who runs the city (including hiring and firing personnell). The city of Houston is the only major Texas city with a strong mayor system. Austinites for Progressive Reform is currently gathering signatures for a city charter amendment (Austin's constitution) vote in May 2021. ABOUT GUEST: Sherri R. Greenberg is a professor of practice and fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local Government at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and she is the Graduate Advisor for the LBJ School Master of Public Affairs Program. Additionally, she serves as Research Director of the Future of Work for Good Systems, A University of Texas Grand Challenge. Greenberg is the Chairperson of the Board of Managers of Central Health, a member of the Austin Convention Enterprises Board of Directors, a member of the City of Austin Regional Affordability Committee, and a member of the City of Austin Housing Investment Review Committee. Greenberg has served as a senior advisor to Austin Mayor Steve Adler. She was a Texas state representative from 1991 to 2001, and she chaired the House Pensions and Investments Committee and the Select Committee on Teacher Health Insurance. Her teaching and research interests include: technology policy, urban and state issues, public engagement, housing, transportation, health care, public finance, and campaigns and elections. Her recent publications are “Smart Cities: Serving the Outskirts”; Housing + Social And Economic Mobility. LINKS: University Texas Page -> https://lbj.utexas.edu/greenberg-sherri Austinities for Progressive Reform -> https://www.austinprogress.org/amendments You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

On today's show, Innu Nation is seeking compensation for the destruction of what they call ancestral lands where the Churchill Falls dam was built. They have an agreement with Nalcor but now want Hydro Quebec to pay their share, and they're taking the corporation to court. Johannes Lampe was unofficially elected as President of the Nunatsiavut Government in an election yesterday. We get the details on voting when we speak with the returning officer, Nanette Blake. An investigation into the oil spill in Postville back in June is now being called a fact finding mission. That's according to Glenn Sheppard who shares his concerns with us. In lieu of the active case of Covid-19 in HVGB, we check in with another regional health authority to see what protocols they have in place when it comes to locum workers. From the coast of Labrador to art galleries across the country, we hear from artist Jason Sikoak for our Labrador Away segment. We also find out what's happening with volleyball and judo on the coast.

Central Health's CEO reacts to a privacy breach, NL hunters push to help stock local food banks, and Botwood's mayor blames old infrastructure for town's low water supply.

The mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor reacts to suspicious fires happening in his town over the past three years, the NL West SPCA gives an update on their new animal shelter, Central Health says it's resumed emergency services in Bay d'Espoir, and two sisters perform for pod of whales near Champney's West.

Today, your host Ellen Gardner and HIROC’s Philip De Souza speak with Andrée Robichaud, President and CEO of Central Health in Newfoundland. Andrée shares leadership insights she’s gleaned during her extensive career. She speaks to the challenges in leading such a large health authority with a vast remote population. Andrée also touches on the importance of a feedback loop when it comes to engaging with staff, physicians, partners and government. For Andrée, being a leader is about tackling issues head on – running towards the fire rather than away from it. Andrée leaves us with advice for emerging leaders in healthcare when it comes to engaging staff and communities and bringing people to the table. Note: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in Canada. While we do not speak to the ongoing crisis in this interview, we felt it was important to bring you this episode and maybe take your minds off some of what we're facing today. Key Takeaways: [1:36] The priorities for Central Health in 2020 and beyond [5:31] Employee engagement mechanisms Andrée and her team have implemented – Central Health’s I Lead teams and the value of physician feedback [8:28] Instead of fearing conflict, Andrée says you have to be prepared to explain your decisions to employees [9:28] The importance of getting advice from people who don’t think like you and can challenge you [11:23] The challenges of managing the largest RHA in Newfoundland with remote communities – how telemedicine has become a major focus for Central Health [17:26] Andrée’s mentors throughout her career [19:14] Through the 5 Partners model, leaders who work with their communities and provide good information can get great outcomes [24:26] How Andrée’s staff describe her leadership style and how her family sees her. [26:28] How demystifying mental health and coming in without a bias really works [28:36] Advice for emerging leaders in healthcare when it comes to engaging staff and communities Mentioned in this Episode: Aldéa Landry Central Health Dr. Charles Bohlen Dr. Peter Vaughan Eastern Health Labrador-Grenfell Health Nora Kelly Scarborough Health Network Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Vitalité Health Network Western Health Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com/podcast Follow us on Twitter, and listen on iTunes. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com.

Two airlines won't fly to Stephenville this summer, but mayor says good news is coming, Central Health CEO reassures people in Grand Falls-Windsor that they won't lose laboratory services, food truck carrying baked goods for sale is a sweet ride, and hummingbird expert says people were right - the birds ARE in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Postal workers want your help to stay safe amid COVID-19, Central Health prepares its battle plan, former police officer drives "Paddy's Wagon" to help the food bank, and a doorstep visit from a lynx brightens social media.

Marine Atlantic plans to increase rates on commercial ferry traffic. We talk to the Atlantic Province's Truckers Association about its impact, followed by a response from Marine Atlantic. A new health coach program is been rolled out to help Newfoundlanders make more healthy choices. A new booklet from the Pasadena Heritage Society will tell the stories behind the street names of Pasadena.

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North Central Health Care, which serves the most vulnerable residents in Lincoln, Langlade and Marathon Counties, is undergoing a massive $73 million renovation plan to better address the community’s changing health care needs.

In this episode, Marc talks about their health insurance and healthcare experiences in Mexico. He sets the stage by explaining why health insurance has been a thorn in his family’s side for over 20 years, starting with Mrs. Miller developing an endocrine system tumor in the 1990s. She became uninsurable except through an employer’s group health policy. As long as she was on a health plan, her treatment was very affordable. But their circumstances changed. Listen in, to hear of the insurance benefits the Millers found by becoming expats in Mexico.   Key Takeaways: [1:35] Marc welcomes you to Episode 131 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. Career Pivot brings this podcast to you; CareerPivot.com is one of the very few websites dedicated to those of us in the second half of life and our careers. Check out the blog and the other resources delivered to you, free of charge. [2:07] If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with other like-minded souls. Subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, or any of the other apps that supply podcasts. Share it on social media or just tell your neighbors, and colleagues. The more people Marc reaches, the more people he can help. [2:29] Marc has released three chapters of the next edition of Repurpose Your Career to the Repurpose Your Career review team. If you would like to be part of the review team, please sign up at CareerPivot.com/RYCTeam. [2:44] You will receive new chapters as they become available. Marc is looking for honest feedback and would love to get an honest review on Amazon.com after the book is released. [2:55] Marc’s plan is to release the book in mid-to-late-September and do a virtual and a real book tour. He will be in Austin, the NYC Area, and D.C. during the months of September and October. Marc would love to meet his readers and listeners. [3:13] Reach out to Marc at Podcasts@CareerPivot.com if you’d be willing to give him some advice on venues or groups who would be interested in hosting an event. [3:23] Next week, Marc will replay a webinar that Susan Joyce of Job-hunt.org fame gave to the Career Pivot Membership Community called Personal SEO: Being Found and Protecting Your Privacy. This should give you a good sampling of the quality material available in the Career Pivot Membership Community. List to the end for more. [3:53] This week, Marc had planned to give an update on their expat journey, about healthcare experiences, resident visas, and finance processes, but the healthcare experiences ended up being such a big piece, that this episode is all about health insurance and healthcare in Mexico.[4:16] Please see the show notes at CareerPivot.com/episode-131 with additional resources and videos, which are fairly considerable. [4:35] In this episode, Marc will talk about health insurance and healthcare in Mexico. He sets the stage by explaining some health problems of Mrs. Miller that led to her becoming uninsurable except for an employer group health plan. [5:16] In 2000, Marc left IBM and went to work for a successful tech startup. The Miller’s have always lived frugally. They paid off the mortgage and their son’s college education, so, in their mid-40s they were debt-free. They don’t buy expensive cars and have always lived within their means. [5:53] Marc’s timing in career pivots has been impeccable. He started at Agere, his first tech startup, in January of 2000 and rode out the Dotcom Bust recession. He started at Lifesize Communications, in December of 2007 and rode out the Great Recession. [6:16] Marc just turned 63, and his wife is 64. She will be 65 and eligible for Medicare at the end of the summer. Medicare is a big deal. [6:40] Health insurance has been a thorn in their side. When Marc works for himself, he can’t buy health insurance for his wife. No one will insure her. When Marc left his last tech startup, at the beginning of 2011, they went on COBRA, paying about $1,100 a month. After 18 months, Marc enrolled his wife in the Texas Health Insurance Pool. [7:20] High-risk pools are not wonderful, in Marc’s experience. There is a lot of bureaucracy and it is expensive. Marc got a private plan from BlueCross BlueShield of Central Texas. After the Affordable Care Act came out, the Millers both went on the Exchange, first Mrs. Miller, and then, Marc, when his plan was terminated. [8:05] That was OK until October of 2016 when Marc received a premium notice that their plan was going up 50% to $1,800 a month. That’s when their journey into becoming expats started. [8:28] Marc knew when President Trump was elected and Republicans came into power that there would be chaos in the healthcare world. The Affordable Care Act is flawed; it is fixable but nobody wants to fix it. [8:44] 2017 was an interesting year for the Miller family. They went to San Miguel de Allende, where his wife developed what they later learned was anemia. They went to Ecuador, where his wife collapsed so they came home. They had been at 9,000 ft. Marc recorded CareerPivot.com/episode-29 from his wife’s hospital room. [9:21] Mrs. Miller has been treated and the condition was resolved. In 2017, the Millers spent $25,000 on health insurance and healthcare and did not reach their deductible. In 2017, they took a policy from Central Health, the public health organization in Central Texas from Sendero Healthcare, for around $1,100 a month. [9:54] If the Millers had the same plan this year, they would be paying over $1,600 a month, or $19,000 in premiums for a $7,000 individual deductible and $10,000 family deductible policy. This sets the stage for why the Millers are expats. [10:20] In Mexico, you have a public side to healthcare and health insurance and a private side. In the U.S., you have insurance exchanges and employer plans, which are private plans. On the public side, you have Medicaid and Medicare. Most of us will end up in Medicare, but there are reasons to opt out. [10:59] In Mexico, on the public side, the two most common ones are IMSS, about which Marc has little information, and Seguro Popular, which stands for Popular Insurance. Seguro Popular is roughly the Medicaid of Mexico. As an expat with a resident visa, you can sign up for Seguro Popular. It is largely free. [11:38] Under Seguro Popular, you are required to go to public clinics, doctors, and hospitals. Your wait times will be significantly longer than if you have a private plan.[11:53] There are a lot of economic refugees in Mexico. The Washington Post had an article about the millions of Americans coming to Mexico. About two million from the U.S. are in Mexico; about nine million civilian Americans are outside the U.S. [12:19] Healthcare and health insurance are large reasons and major drivers for the migration. Expats living strictly on their Social Security usually sign up for Seguro Popular because it is inexpensive. You can buy private health insurance. Listen to CareerPivot.com/episode-115 where Marc interviewed Valerie Friesen about it. [12:58] Valerie Friesen is from Blue Angel Solutions. She sold the Millers separate private health insurance policies for Marc and his wife with a $5,000 deductible. The combined premiums for the year come to about $2,000. The carrier is VUMI, a U.S. company. The policies are catastrophic policies. Regular healthcare is inexpensive. [13:48] Marc tells about his wife’s experience with an endocrinologist during their March–April 2018 trip. Being a retired R.N., Mrs. Miller has high expectations for her care. She was thrilled. She learned things that no other doctor had told her. She has been being treated since 1992. The appointment cost 700 Pesos (about $36). [15:09] The doctor sent Mrs. Miller to a hematologist for her anemia. The appointment was made for two days later. The hematologist spent an hour with her and told her things she had not heard from other doctors. Mrs. Miller also saw a dermatologist. Each of the three appointments was 700 Pesos. [15:54] Mrs. Miller also had bloodwork, and teeth cleaning. In total, the Millers spent $150 for healthcare. Marc has had his teeth cleaned twice, paying 600 Pesos (about $30). In the U.S., Marc paid up to $200 to have his teeth cleaned. [16:40] Expats can get confused dealing with Mexican healthcare. Marc recommends some videos about emergency room experiences: The Expats Mexico, Tangerine Travels First Visit, Tangerine Travels Second Visit, Retirement Before the Age of 59. [17:20] You are responsible to pay your bills at the time of service. Your medical records are yours. Mrs. Miller was emailed her results within three days. You are in charge of keeping your records. Marc shares a case study for a head injury for about $100 at a private clinic. It would have been less expensive at a public clinic. [18:40] There is pricing for locals, and sometimes tourist pricing, which is higher. You have to ask how much it will cost. Marc shares another case study where the patient forgot to bring her medicine. If you have medicine, bring it with you! Clinics may not have your prescription available. [19:43] Credit cards are not readily accepted in Mexico but they are accepted in the healthcare system. Even for hospitalization, you pay at the time of service, which may be $2,000 to $3,000, U.S., and then you file an insurance claim for reimbursement. Mexico is a cash society, so be prepared. [20:13] Getting medications is largely inexpensive, as long as what you have is common. Mrs. Miller takes a thyroid replacement medication that she cannot get in Mexico. The Millers will go back to the U.S. once a year and get a refill for a year’s supply. Marc’s research showed him that this is a typical solution. [21:13] This usually means you are getting the medication outside of your insurance. Marc’s wife can get one of her medication in Mexico but at a hospital, not at a standard pharmacy. So she has been buying it in the U.S., as well. It costs her $400 or $500 for a year’s worth. [21:54] The Millers will go back to Austin in September when Mrs. Miller becomes eligible for Medicare. You will need to get educated on Medicare. Marc explains Part A and Part B. If you do not sign up for Medicare at 65, or discontinue Medicare and re-enroll later, you will pay premium penalties,10% per year that you waited. [22:47] There are a lot of expats who never sign up for Medicare or who cancel it, thinking they will never go back to the U.S. They sign up for Seguro Popular, instead. Most expats eventually do go back to the U.S. The Millers will sign up for Medicare. [23:24] Mrs. Miller will also sign up for Social Security at age 65, even though it is about a year early. They looked at the numbers and decided it was a good decision. She will pay her Medicare out of her Social Security payment. [23:47] When you get older than 69, you cannot always apply for health insurance in Mexico, especially with a private health insurance company. There are many factors to research. The plan the Millers bought from VUMI at Blue Angel Solutions does not cover them in the U.S. It covers them everywhere else in the world. [24:27] A plan to cover the Millers in the U.S. would have tripled the cost. When the Millers go back to the U.S., they buy a temporary health insurance policy from VUMI. When this show airs, the Millers will be in New Jersey for a wedding. They are paying $167 for a policy to cover them for the five days they will be in the U.S. [25:06] When the Millers went to Austin for three weeks, earlier this year, they bought a similar policy for over $300. Mrs. Miller also bought a negotiated policy when she went back to the U.S. for a vaccination. [25:35] After Mrs. Miller enrolls on Medicare, her trips to the U.S. will be covered. [25:46] In Mexico, some expats are not rich but have enough money to retire on. They enroll in Medicare but do not buy Mexican insurance. They pay all their medical needs out of pocket. If something bad happens, they plan to go back to the U.S. for it to be covered by Medicare. [26:27] Some expats do not sign up for Medicare as it does not cover anything in Mexico and they never plan to go back to the U.S. [26:39] However, there is a hospital being built in the area that will take Medicare Advantage plans. In general, Medicare is only for the U.S. Some people living on Social Security cannot afford $135 a month for Medicare. [27:11] In CareerPivot.com/episode-119, Marc interviewed Queen Michele, who is in her mid-50s and she has no health insurance in Mexico. She is living on $1,100 a month, her teacher pension. Health care is very affordable and she’s taking the chance of not needing anything big. [27:30] Other economic refugees sign up for Seguro Popular and the health care they get is very good quality, even better than they might get in the U.S. You do have to shop around for doctors. Many of the doctors are trained in the U.S. Many are trained at the medical school in Guadalajara. [28:24] There are several hospitals in Guadalajara. There is one small hospital in Ajijic. A bigger hospital nearby just opened. Being an hour outside of a major city is an advantage. There are plenty of English-speaking doctors in the area. Mrs. Miller’s doctors are based in Guadalajara but come down to Ajijic every week or two weeks. [28:53] Mrs. Miller has been very pleased. Marc will go soon for his physical exam. Mexican Health insurance and healthcare have solved a lot of problems for the Millers. Marc will not move back to the U.S., if ever, before he is eligible for Medicare. [29:34] The healthcare system and the health insurance business is very broken in the U.S. right now. There is a proposal for Medicare at 50. CareerPivot.com has a link to a blog: “Could New Medicare At 50 Bill Save You Big Money?” This is not Medicare for All but would allow people to sign up for Medicare at 50 and pay the full cost. [30:06] In many cases this is a good median solution. A Medicare specialist recommended the article to Marc for the website. [30:38] If you have any questions for Marc, please leave a comment on the show notes page at CareerPivot.com/episode-131. You can also leave Marc a message at Podcast@CareerPivot.com. [30:59] It’s not until you experience healthcare outside of the U.S. that you realize just how broken the U.S. healthcare system has become. Check out the show notes with the additional resources and videos you may find useful at CareerPivot.com/episode-131. [31:23] The Career Pivot Membership Community website has become a valuable resource for approximately 50 members who are participating in the Beta phase of this project. Marc is recruiting new members for the next cohort. [31:37] If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go to CareerPivot.com/Community. When you sign up you’ll receive information about the community as it evolves. [31:51] Those who are in these initial cohorts set the direction. This is a paid membership community with group coaching and special content. More importantly, it’s a community where you can seek help. Please go to CareerPivot.com/Community to learn more. They are starting a group for bloggers, writers, authors, and publishers.[32:26] Marc invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you heard Marc on this podcast. You can look for Career Pivot on Facebook, LinkedIn, or @CareerPivot on Twitter. [32:45] Please come back next week, when Marc gives you a taste of what’s available within the Career Pivot Membership Community in an interview with Susan Joyce of Job-hunt.org fame about personal SEO, being found, and protecting your privacy. [33:02] Marc thanks you for listening to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [33:08] You will find the show notes for this episode at CareerPivot.com/episode-131. [33:15] Please hop over to CareerPivot.com and subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, the Google Podcasts app, Podbean, the Overcast app, or the Spotify app.

Travis County Central Health President and CEO Patricia Young Brown joins Monitor freelancer Caleb Pritchard to chat about her organization, the UT Dell Medical School, and the organizations' role in the community.