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In Episode 5 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Tom Campbell is joined by Nathan Faust, Admission Counselor at Loyola Marymount University, to talk about Service to Others / Community Impact. In their conversation, they get into:  Why service to others and community impact is a valuable nutrient to fold into your high school experience—and life Tips on communicating your service and community-impact initiatives to admissions officers Examples of how this nutrient may overlap with the others Advice for counselors on how to explain the value of this nutrient to students and families And more! Nathan Faust is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University where he earned both his B.A. (2019) and M.A. (2023) in English. After brief stints in finance and sports management, he joined the admission team in 2021 as a regional recruiter in the Pacific Northwest, where he works with students from Oregon and Washington. Nathan is passionate about educational opportunity, enjoys connecting with students, and values demystifying the admission process.  In his free time, Nathan enjoys creative writing, the highs and lows of cheering for the Portland Trail Blazers, camping in mosquito-less places, and spending time with friends also in mosquito-less places. We hope you enjoy.   Play-by-Play: 4:40 – Why is service to others important at Loyola Marymount University (LMU)?  6:36 – How does LMU view service hours differently and why?   16:55 – How does service to others impact wellbeing?  23:56 – How can students best communicate their service work on their application?  29:40 – How can students weave in service to others in the personal statement?  33:45 – Where else does service to others show up in the application? 41:03 –  FAQs about service to others 41:43 – What if I want to talk about my mission trip? 43:30 – What if I quit my service endeavor? 43:47 – What if my service program was discontinued? 44:42 – How do I know what really counts as service? 45:34 – What if I didn't really take anything away from this service opportunity? 47:10 – Closing thoughts and advice for students   Resources: Why Giving Is Good for Your Health (Resident Psychologist Susan Albers, Cleveland Clinic, 2022, ) Why I changed my mind about volunteering (Rachel Cohen, Vox, 2024, ) Workplace Wellness Programs Why Meaningful, Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities Are The Key To Engaging Your Top Talent (William Aruda, Forbes, 2022) How to Use the Common App Additional Information section and Challenges and Circumstances section: Guide + Examples College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub

Adrienne is sharing her recent episodes from the Modern Wellness Podcast. Follow or Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!First up, Oli, Sammi and Adrienne look at the ever expanding world of vitamins and supplements. Noting that it's important to understand which vitamins and minerals you can get too much of, like vitamin C and calcium. Read the Cleveland Clinic article here: Yes, You Can Take Too Many VitaminsThen the team discuss ChatGPT and the impact it's having on our ability to think critically, but will the team agree on the damage versus benefit scale? Read Time's article: ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT StudyAnd in trending Adrienne looks at Clean Beauty - will it go the way of animal testing? Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes: Kendalle Cobb, a family physician, has been practicing in Cleveland since 2004. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC and completed her family medicine residency at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Fontana, California. After a year in Boston, she returned to serve on the faculty at her former residency program. She met her husband, who taught at a boarding school in Claremont, California, and after they got married, they moved to Cleveland to be closer to his family. Family Physician and Physician Advisor Kendalle shares that family medicine, as a primary care specialty, takes a more holistic approach with the inclusion of counseling and a “cradle to grave” mentality that follows the patient through different stages of life. She sees patients 50% of the time in a family health center in the community. The rest of her time is spent as one of the associate chiefs of staff and as a physician advisor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, a five-year program that trains students to be physician investigators, focusing on research, scholarship, personal and professional development, and reflective practice. The physician advisor attests to the students' competency report is representative of the feedback that the students receive. Supporting Medical Students Kendalle talks about working as a physician advisor. She shares what she has learned in this role. One aspect she has realized is that people are often used to being self-sufficient, making it challenging to ask for help or to work in collaborative environments. She explains what some students struggled with in terms of peer-to-peer interaction, challenges of the assessment system, and accepting that there will always be areas of improvement. Kendalle helps normalize expectations for students. She also talks about the connections between her work as a physician advisor and as a family physician. The Partnership Aspect of Medicine When Kendalle first thought about becoming a doctor, she initially had an idea of being able to fix things, but now she appreciates the partnership aspect of medicine where she accompanies people along their path. She mentions that there is often a difference between the textbook ideal treatment and what's best for the patient in front of her. She explains that medicine is a team sport, and group work requires trust and collaboration, and while she didn't like group work in school, she realizes that, in medicine, no individual can do everything, and doctors rely on others to answer phones, send messages, and process refill requests. By understanding and addressing these challenges, doctors can help their students navigate the challenges they face and become better doctors. Counseling and Family Medicine Kendalle talks about how family medicine and her approach to counseling has evolved over time. During her residency, one afternoon a week was dedicated to mental health, in addition to didactic sessions, she had two hour-long patients, supervised by a family physician and psychiatrist. Over the course of her residency, she had an increasing number of clinic sessions to see an increasing number of patients with various physical and mental health concerns. She learned that some people just want to share their feelings without wanting to change anything. She shares a story of a patient who was upset about a situation, and although their conversation was not health related, it helped Kendalle support the patient in figuring out next steps. In addition to counseling, she also learned to use tactical phrases and questions to help patients make decisions that align with their goals. This approach allows for more effective communication and understanding of patients' needs and concerns. Creating a Safe Space for All Patients Kendalle discusses the importance of understanding and addressing various health issues in healthcare settings. She shares her experiences with the stub toe theory, which is really "broken arm theory,"  which is when a doctor attributes any concern with which a patient presents, to some other risk factor (smoking, obesity, gender identity). She also discusses the importance of considering factors that can affect health in interacting with patients. She shares a case of a woman with previously well-controlled blood pressure whose blood pressure was high. Kendalle uncovered a social stressor.  Kendalle emphasizes the need to consider different priorities and the reasons behind people's decisions regarding their health. She avoids asking the question "why" and instead asks "what factors contributed" to the patient's decision or thoughts about their health issues. This approach helps patients feel less defensive and allows Kendalle to better partner with patients to manage their health. Confidentiality in the Doctor's Office Kendalle explains that she is often the doctor for more than one generation in a family,  and she shares a story that stresses the importance of confidentiality in the doctor's office. She also talks about how difficult it can be when extended family members want to become her patients, but the fact that the family entrusts the doctor with their loved ones is special. She also talks about the trust, gratitude, and grace shown by the patients, and how these are the moments that stay with her. Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Kendalle mentions history professor Michael McCormick, who helped her develop confidence in analyzing primary sources from medieval and early modern Europe. She also mentions fundraising for CityStep by organizing a formal event in Memorial Hall. Timestamps: 01:26: Kendall Cobb's Career Journey  02:28: Understanding Family Medicine  04:12: Teaching and Advising at Cleveland Clinic 05:40: Learning and Adapting in Medical Education 12:02: Counseling and Patient Interactions  13:57: Handling Patient Health Issues 25:21: Patient Relationships and Trust 29:10: Personal Life and Interests  31:33: Harvard Memories and Influences  Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcobbmd/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is the Houston Learning Network recommended by Huang Quan Vu who reports:  “Hi. I'm Huang Quan Vu, class of 1992. The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is the Houston Learning Network. HLN helps Houston area educators grow their practice and transform their classrooms by providing funding and support so they could attend in person professional development at Harvard, participate in virtual Harvard educational programming from Houston and learn from Harvard educators who passed through Houston. I was a founding member of HLN, and I'm currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. You can learn more about their work at Houston learning network.org, and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: HoustonLearningNetwork.org.   

In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, cohosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, an endocrine clinical pharmacist, director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology, and co-director of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, program director of Diabetes Technology at University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center, recap some of the biggest clinical trials presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2025 conference in Chicago, Illinois. 00:00 Introduction 2:04 The Vertex Trial 6:57 The T1D Trial 15:23 The Achieve 1 Trial

In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, cohosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, an endocrine clinical pharmacist, director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology, and co-director of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, program director of Diabetes Technology at University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center, continue their recap of ADA's 2025 Scientific Sessions, spotlighting 3 more of the top clinical trials focused on obesity and type 2 diabetes. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 BELIEVE Trial 00:08:11 Phase 2 Maritide Trial 00:17:12 CATALYST-2

What if the very thought of pregnancy or giving birth filled you with terror — not just discomfort or anxiety, but real, paralyzing fear?In this episode, Erika and Kristen explore tokophobia, an often-overlooked condition defined by the Cleveland Clinic as an extreme fear of childbirth. Tokophobia can affect people so severely that they may go to great lengths to avoid pregnancy altogether. For those who do become pregnant, the fear can overshadow what many new parents expect to be a joyful time. We unpack the psychological and cultural roots of this condition, share firsthand accounts from those living with it, and discuss how tokophobia intersects the choice to remain childfree. Whether you've experienced this fear yourself, or are just hearing about it for the first time, this episode offers validation, insight, and a fresh perspective on reproductive autonomy.In This Episode, We Cover:

Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure! Oliver Super Beardie, our fearless furry hero and member of the Woof Chat Kids, is back on the case—this time to solve a mysterious throat trouble affecting his buddy Sam. Why is swallowing so hard? What's causing the pain? Oliver's on the trail… and he's sniffing out answers!. Joining Oliver is brilliant expert guest Dr. Sophia Patel, a leading Pediatric Gastroenterologist from Cleveland Clinic. Together with host Jacqueline Gaulin, they'll follow the clues to uncover what's really going on inside Sam's esophagus—and introduce kids (and grown-ups!) to a condition called Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). You'll learn what symptoms to watch for, how EoE is diagnosed, and what steps can help kids like Sam feel better—all in a fun, kid-friendly way that mixes science and heart. A huge shout-out to the incredible John Kennedy, the puppeteer and voice behind Oliver Super Beardie, whose creativity and heart make every episode unforgettable. This special episode is brought to you by Dupixent.  

Eric Topol (00:06):Hello, this is Eric Topol from Ground Truths, and I'm delighted to welcome Owen Tripp, who is a CEO of Included Health. And Owen, I'd like to start off if you would, with the story from 2016, because really what I'm interested in is patients and how to get the right doctor. So can you tell us about when you lost your hearing in your right ear back, what, nine years ago or so?Owen Tripp (00:38):Yeah, it's amazing to say nine years, Eric, but obviously as your listeners will soon understand a pretty vivid memory in my past. So I had been working as I do and noticed a loss of hearing in my right ear. I had never experienced any hearing loss before, and I went twice actually to a sort of national primary care chain that now owned by Amazon actually. And they described it as eustachian tube dysfunction, which is a pretty benign common thing that basically meant that my tubes were blocked and that I needed to have some drainage. They recommended Sudafed to no effect. And it was only a couple weeks later where I was walking some of the senior medical team at my company down to the San Francisco Giants game. And I was describing this experience of hearing loss and I said I was also losing a little bit of sensation in the right side of my face. And they said, that is not eustachian tube dysfunction. And well, I can let the story unfold from there. But basically my colleagues helped me quickly put together a plan to get this properly diagnosed and treated. The underlying condition is called vestibular schwannoma, even more commonly known as an acoustic neuroma. So a pretty rare benign brain tumor that exists on the vestibular nerve, and it would've cost my life had it not been treated.Eric Topol (02:28):So from what I gather, you saw an ENT physician, but that ENT physician was not really well versed in this condition, which is I guess a bit surprising. And then eventually you got to the right ENT physician in San Francisco. Is that right?Owen Tripp (02:49):Well, the first doctor was probably an internal medicine doctor, and I think it's fair to say that he had probably not seen many, if any cases. By the time I reached an ENT, they were interested in working me up for what's known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), which is basically a fancy term for you lose hearing for a variety of possible pathologies and reasons, but you go through a process of differential diagnosis to understand what's actually going on. By the time that I reached that ENT, the audio tests had showed that I had significant hearing loss in my right ear. And what an MRI would confirm was this mass that I just described to you, which was quite large. It was already about a centimeter large and growing into the inner ear canal.Eric Topol (03:49):Yeah, so I read that your Stanford brain scan suggested it was about size of a plum and that you then got the call that you had this mass in your brainstem tumor. So obviously that's a delicate operation to undergo. So the first thing was getting a diagnosis and then the next thing was getting the right surgeon to work on your brain to resect this. So how did you figure out who was the right person? Because there's only a few thousand of these operations done every year, as I understand.Owen Tripp (04:27):That's exactly right. Yeah, very few. And without putting your listeners to sleep too early in our discussion, what I'll say is that there are a lot of ways that you can actually do this. There are very few cases, any approach really requires either shrinking or removing that tumor entirely. My size of tumor meant it was really only going to be a surgical approach, and there I had to decide amongst multiple potential approaches. And this is what's interesting, Eric, you started saying you wanted to talk about the patient experience. You have to understand that I'm somebody, while not a doctor, I lead a very large healthcare company. We provide millions of visits and services per year on very complex medical diagnoses down to more standard day-to-day fare. And so, being in the world of medical complexity was not daunting on the basics, but then I'm the patient and now I have to make a surgical treatment decision amongst many possible choices, and I was able to get multiple opinions.Owen Tripp (05:42):I got an opinion from the House clinic, which is closer to you in LA. This is really the place where they invented the surgical approach to treating these things. I also got an approach shared with me from the Mayo Clinic and one from UCSF and one from Stanford, and ultimately, I picked the Stanford team. And these are fascinating and delicate structures as you know that you're dealing with in the brain, but the surgery is a long surgery performed by multiple surgeons. It's such an exhausting surgery that as you're sort of peeling away that tumor that you need relief. And so, after a 13 hour surgery, multiple nights in the hospital and some significant training to learn how to walk and move and not lose my balance, I am as you see me today, but it was possible under one of the surgical approaches that I would've lost the use of the right side of my face, which obviously was not an option given what I given what I do.Eric Topol (06:51):Yeah, well, I know there had to be a tough rehab and so glad that you recovered well, and I guess you still don't have hearing in that one ear, right?Owen Tripp:That's right.Eric Topol:But otherwise, you're walking well, and you've completely recovered from what could have been a very disastrous type of, not just the tumor itself, but also the way it would be operated on. 13 hours is a long time to be in the operating room as a patient.Owen Tripp (07:22):You've got a whole team in there. You've got people testing nerve function, you've got people obviously managing the anesthesiology, which is sufficiently complex given what's involved. You've got a specialized ENT called a neurotologist. You've got the neurosurgeon who creates access. So it's quite a team that does these things.Eric Topol (07:40):Yeah, wow. Now, the reason I wanted to delve into this from your past is because I get a call or email or whatever contact every week at least one, is can you help me find the right doctor for such and such? And this has been going on throughout my career. I mean, when I was back in 20 years ago at Cleveland Clinic, the people on the board, I said, well, I wrote about it in one of my books. Why did you become a trustee on the board? And he said, so I could get access to the right doctor. And so, this is amazing. We live in an information era supposedly where people can get information about this being the most precious part, which is they want to get the right diagnosis, they want to get the right treatment or prevention, whatever, and they can't get it. And I'm finding this just extraordinary given that we can do deep research through several different AI models and get reports generated on whatever you want, but you can't get the right doctor. So now let's go over to what you're working on. This company Included Health. When did you start that?Owen Tripp (08:59):Well, I started the company that was known as Grand Rounds in 2011. And Grand Rounds still to this day, we've rebranded as Included Health had a very simple but powerful idea, one you just obliquely referred to, which is if we get people to higher quality medicine by helping them find the right level and quality of care, that two good things would happen. One, the sort of obvious one, patients would get better, they'd move on with their lives, they'd return to health. But two and critically that we would actually help the system overall with the cost burden of unnecessary, inappropriate and low quality care because the coda to the example you gave of people calling you looking for a physician referral, and you and I both know this, my guess is you've probably had to clean plenty of it up in your career is if you go to the wrong doctor, you don't get out of the problem. The problem just persists. And that patient is likely to bounce around like a ping pong ball until they find what they actually need. And that costs the payers of healthcare in this country a lot of money. So I started the company in 2011 to try to solve that problem.Eric Topol (10:14):Yeah, one example, a patient of mine who I've looked after for some 35 years contacted me and said, a very close friend of mine lives in the Palm Springs region and he has this horrible skin condition and he's tortured and he's been to six centers, UCSF, Stanford, Oregon Health Science, Eisenhower, UCLA, and he had a full workup and he can't sleep because he's itching all the time. His whole skin is exfoliating and cellulitis and he had biopsies everywhere. He's put on all kinds of drugs, monoclonal antibodies. And I said to this patient of mine I said, I don't know, this is way out of my area. I checked at Scripps and turns out there was this kind of the Columbo of dermatology, he can solve any mystery. And the patient went to see him, and he was diagnosed within about a minute that he had scabies, and he was treated and completely recovered after having thousands and thousands of dollars of all these workups at these leading medical centers that you would expect could make a diagnosis of scabies.Owen Tripp (11:38):That's a pretty common diagnosis.Eric Topol (11:40):Yeah. I mean you might expect it more in somebody who was homeless perhaps, but that doesn't mean it can't happen in anyone. And within the first few minutes he did a scrape and showed the patient under the microscope and made a definitive diagnosis and the patient to this day is still trying to pay all his bills for all these biopsies and drugs and whatnot, and very upset that he went through all this for over a year and he thought he wanted to die, it was so bad. Now, I had never heard of Included Health and you have now links with a third of the Fortune 100 companies. So what do you do with these companies?Owen Tripp (12:22):Yeah, it's pretty cool. These companies, so very large organizations like Walmart and JPMorgan Chase and the rest of the big pioneers of American industry and business put us in as a benefit to help their employees have the same experience that I described to provide almost Eric Topol like guidance service to help people find access to high quality care, which might be referring them into the community or to an academic medical center, but often is also us providing care delivery ourselves through on-demand primary care, urgent care, behavioral health. And now just last year we introduced a couple of our first specialty lines. And the idea, Eric, is that these companies buy this because they know their employees will love it and they do. It is often one of, if not the most highly rated benefits available. But also because in getting their employees better care faster, the employees come back to work, they feel more connected to the company, they're able to do better and safer and higher quality work. And they get more mileage out of their health benefits. And you have to remember that the costs of health benefits in this country are inflating even in this time of hyperinflation. They're inflating faster than anything else, and this is one of most companies, number one pain points for how they are going to control their overall budget. So this is a solution that both give them visibility to controlling cost and can deliver them an excellent patient experience that is not an offer that they've been able to get from the traditional managed care operators.Eric Topol (14:11):So I guess there's a kind of multidimensional approach that you're describing. For one, you can help find a doctor that's the right doctor for the right patient. And you're also actually providing medical services too, right?Owen Tripp (14:27):That's right.Eric Topol (14:30):Are these physicians who are employed by Included Health?Owen Tripp (14:34):They are, and we feel very strongly about that. We think that in our model, we want to train people, hire people in a specific way, prepare them for the kind of work that we do. And there's a lot we could spend time talking about there, but one of the key features of that is teamwork. We want people to work in a collaborative model where they understand that while they may be expert in one specific thing that is connected to a service line, they're working in a much broader team in support of the member, in support of that patient. And we talk about the patients being very first here, and you and I had a laugh on this in the past, so many hospitals will say we're patient first. So many managed care companies will say they're patient first, but it is actually hard the way that the system is designed to truly be patient first. At Included Health, we measure whether patients will come back to us, whether they tell their friends about us, whether they have high quality member satisfaction and are they living more healthy days. So everybody gets surveyed for patient reported outcomes, which is highly unusual as you know, to have both the clinical outcomes and the patient reported outcomes as well.Eric Topol (15:41):Is that all through virtual visits or are there physical visits as well?Owen Tripp (15:47):Today that is all through virtual visits. So we provide 24/7/365 access to urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, the start of the specialty clinic, which we launched last year. And then we provide support for patients who have questions about how these things are going to be billed, what other benefits they have access to. And where appropriate, we send them out to care. So obviously we can't provide all the exams virtually. We can't provide everything that a comprehensive physical would today, but as you and I know that is also changing rapidly. And so, we can do things to put sensors and other observational devices in people's homes to collect that data positively.Eric Topol (16:32):Now, how is that different than Teladoc and all these other telehealth based companies? I mean because trying to understand on the one hand you have a service that you can provide that can be extremely helpful and seems to be relatively unique. Whereas the other seems to be shared with other companies that started in this telehealth space.Owen Tripp (16:57):I think the easiest way to think about the difference here is how a traditional telemedicine company is paid and how we're paid because I think it'll give you some clue as to why we've designed it the way we've designed it. So the traditional telehealth model is you put a quarter in the jukebox, you listen to a song when the song's over, you got to get out and move on with the rest of your life. And quite literally what I mean is that you're going to see one doctor, one time, you will never see that same doctor again. You are not going to have a connected experience across your visits. I mean, you might have an underlying chart, but there's not going to be a continuity of care and follow up there as you would in an integrated setting. Now by comparison, and that's all derived from the fact that those telehealth companies are paid by the drink, they're paid by the visit.Owen Tripp (17:49):In our model, we are committing to a set of experience goals and a set of outcomes to the companies that you refer to that pay our bill. And so, the visits that our members enjoy are all connected. So if you have a primary care visit, that is connected to your behavioral health visit, which is great and is as it should be. If you have a primary care appointment where you identify the need for follow-up cardiology for example. That patient can be followed through that cardiology visit that we circle back, that we make sure that the patient is educated, that he or she has all their questions answered. That's because we know that if the patient actually isn't confident in what they heard and they don't follow through on the plan, then it's all for naught. It's not going to work. And it's a simple sort of observation, but it's how we get paid and why we think it's a really important way to think about medicine.Eric Topol (18:44):So these companies, and they're pretty big companies like Google and AT&T and as you said, JPMorgan and the list goes on and on. Any one of the employees can get this. Is that how it works?Owen Tripp (18:56):That's right, that's right. And even better, most of what I've described to you today is at a low or zero cost to them. So this is a very affordable, easy way to access care. Thinking about one of our very large airline clients the other day, we're often dealing with their flight crews and ramp agents at very strange hours in very strange places away from home, so that they don't have to wait to get access to care. And you can understand that at a basic humanitarian level why that's great, but you can also understand it from a safety perspective that if there is something that is impeding that person's ability to be functioning at work, that becomes an issue for the corporation itself.Eric Topol (19:39):Yeah, so it's interesting you call it included because most of us in the country are excluded. That is, they don't have any way to turn through to get help for a really good referral. Everything's out of network if they are covered and they're not one of the fortunate to be in these companies that you're providing the service for. So do you have any peers or are there any others that are going to come into this space to help a lot of these people that are in a tough situation where they don't really have anyone to turn to?Owen Tripp (20:21):Well, I hope so. Because like you, I've dedicated my career to trying to use information and use science and use in my own right to bring along the model. At Included Health, we talk about raising the standard of care for everybody, and what we mean by that is, we actually hope that this becomes a model that others can follow. The same way the Cleveland Clinic did, the same way the Mayo Clinic did. They brought a model into the world that others soon try to replicate, and that was a good thing. So we'd like to see more attempt to do this. The reality is we have not seen that because unfortunately the old system has a lot of incentives in place to function exactly the way that it is designed. The health system is going to maximize the number of patients that correspond to the highest paying procedures and tests, et cetera. The managed care company is going to try to process the highest number of claims, work the most efficient utilization management and prior authorization, but left out in the middle of all of that is the patient. And so, we really wanted to build that model with the patient at the center, and when I started this company now over a decade ago, that was just a dream that we could do that. Now serving over 10 million members, this feels like it's possible and it feels like a model others could follow.Eric Topol (21:50):Yeah, well that was what struck me is here you're reaching 10 million people. I'd never heard of it. I was like, wow. I thought I try to keep up with things. But now the other thing I wanted to get into you with is AI. Obviously, that has a lot of promise in many different ways. As you know, there are some 12 million diagnostic serious errors a year in the US. I mean you were one, I've been part of them. Most people have been roughed up one way or another. Then there's 800,000 Americans who have disability or die from these errors a year, according to Johns Hopkins relatively recent study. So one of the ways that AI could help is accuracy. But of course, there's many other ways it can help make the lives of both patients helping to integrate their data and physicians to go through a patient's records and set points of their labs and all sorts of other things. Where do you see AI fitting into the model that you've built?Owen Tripp (22:58):Well, I'll give you two that I'm really excited about, that I don't think I hear other people talking about. And again, I'm going to start with that patient, with that member and what he or she wants and needs. One and Eric, bear with me, this is going to sound very banal, but one is just making sense of these very complicated plan documents and explanations of benefits. I'm aware of how well-trained you are and how much you've written. I believe you are the most published in your field. I believe that is a fact. And yet if I showed you a plan description document and an explanation of benefit and I asked you, Eric, could you tell me how much it's going to cost to have an MRI at this facility? I don't think you would've any way of figuring that out. And that is something that people confront every single day in this country. And a lot of people are not like you and me, in that we could probably tolerate a big cost range for that MRI. For some people that might actually be the difference between whether they eat or not, or get their kids prescription or not.Owen Tripp (24:05):And so, we want to make the questions about what your benefits cover and how you understand what's available to you in your plan. We want to make that really easy and we want to make it so that you don't have to have a PhD in insurance language to be able to ask the properly formatted question. As you know, the foundation models are terrific at that problem. So that's one.Eric Topol (24:27):And that's a good one, that's very practical and very much needed. Yeah.Owen Tripp (24:32):The second one I'm really excited about, and I think this will also be near and dear to your heart, is AI has this ability to be sort of nonjudgmental in the best possible way. And so, if we have a patient on a plan to manage hypertension or to manage weight or to manage other elements of a healthy lifestyle. And here we're not talking about deep science, we're just talking about what we've known to work for a long period of time. AI as a coach to help follow through on those goals and passively take data on how you're progressing, but have behind it the world's greatest medical team to be able to jump in when things become more acute or more complex. That's an awesome tool that I think every person needs to be carrying around, so that if my care plan or if my goal is about sleeping better, if my goal is about getting pregnant, if my goal is about reducing my blood pressure, that I can do that in a way that I can have a conversation where I don't feel as a patient that I'm screwing up or letting somebody down, and I can be honest with that AI.Owen Tripp (25:39):So I'm really excited about the potential for the AI as an adjunct coach and care team manager to continue to proceed along with that member with medical support behind that when necessary.Eric Topol (25:55):Yeah, I mean there's a couple of things I'd say about that. Firstly, the fact that you're thinking it from the patient perspective where most working in AI is thinking it from the clinician perspective, so that's really important. The next is that we get notifications, and you need to not sit every hour or something like that from a ring or from a smartwatch or whatever. That isn't particularly intelligent, although it may be needed. The point is we don't get notifications like, what was your blood pressure? Or can you send a PDF of your heart rhythm or this sort of thing. Now the problem too is that people are generating lots of data just by wearing a smartwatch or a fitness band. You've got your activity, your sleep, your heart rate, and all sorts of things that are derivatives of that. No less, you could have other sensors like a glucose monitoring and on and on. No less your electronic health record, and there's no integration of any of this.Eric Topol (27:00):So this idea that we could have a really intelligent AI virtual coach for the patient, which as you said could have connects with a physician as needed, bringing in the data or bringing in some type of issue that the doctor needs to attend to, but it doesn't seem like anything is getting done. We have the AI capabilities, but nothing's getting done. It's frustrating because I wrote about this in 2019 in the Deep Medicine book, and it's just like some of the most sophisticated companies you would think Apple, for the ring Oura and so many others. They have the data, but they don't integrate anything, and they don't really set up notifications for patients. How are we going to get out of this rut?Owen Tripp (27:51):We are producing oil tankers of data around personal experience and not actually turning that into positive energy for what patients can do. But I do want to be optimistic on this point because I actually think, and I shared this with you when we last saw each other. Your thinking was ahead of the time, but foundational for people like me to say, we need to go actually make that real. And let me explain to you what I mean by making it real. We need to bring together the insight that you have an elevated heart rate or that your step count is down, or that your sleep schedule is off. We need to bring that together with the possibility of connecting with a medical professional, which these devices do not have the ability to do that today, and nor do those companies really want to get in that business. And also make that context of what you can afford as a patient.Owen Tripp (28:51):So we have data that's suggestive of an underlying issue. We have a medical team that's prepared to actually help you on that issue. And then we have financial security to know that whatever is identified actually will be paid for. Now, that's not a hard triangle conceptually, but no one of those companies is actually interested in all the points of the triangle, and you have to be because otherwise it's not going to work for the patient. If your business is in selling devices. Really all I'm thinking about is how do I sell devices and subscriptions. If my business is exclusively in providing care, that's really all I'm thinking about. If my business is in managing risk and writing insurance policies, that's really all I'm thinking about. You have to do all those three things in concert.Eric Topol (29:34):Yeah, I mean in many ways it goes back to what we were talking about earlier, which is we're in this phenomenal era of information to the fifth power. But here we are, we have a lot of data from multiple sources, and it doesn't get integrated. So for example, a person has a problem and they don't know what is the root cause of it. Let's say it's poor sleep, or it could be that they're having stress, which would be manifest through their heart rate or heart rate variability or all sorts of other metrics. And there's no intelligence provided for them to interpret their data because it's all siloed and we're just not really doing that for patients. I hope that'll happen. Hopefully, Included Health could be a lead in that. Maybe you can show the way. Anyway, this has been a fun conversation, Owen. It's rare that I've talked in Ground Truths with any person running a company, but I thought yours.Eric Topol (30:36):Firstly, I didn't know anything about it and it's big. And secondly, that it's a kind of a unique model that really I'm hoping that others will get involved in and that someday we'll all be included. Maybe not with Included Health, but with better healthcare in this country, which is certainly not the norm, not the routine. And also, as you aptly pointed out at terrible costs with all sorts of waste, unnecessary tests and that sort of thing. So thanks for what you're doing and I'll be following your future efforts and hopefully we can keep making some strides.Owen Tripp (31:15):We will. And I wanted to say thanks for the conversation too and for your thinking on these topics. And look, I want to leave you just with a quick dose of optimism, and you and I both know this. The American system at its best is an extraordinary system, unrivaled in the world, in my opinion. But we do have to have more people included. All the services need to be included in one place. When we get there, we're going to really see what's possible here.Eric Topol (31:40):I do want to agree with you that if you can get to the right doctor and if you can afford it, that is ideally covered by your insurance. It is a phenomenal system, but getting there, that's the hard part. And every day people are confronted. I'm sure, thousands and thousands with serious condition either to get the diagnosis or the treatment, and they have a really rough time. 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What does it truly mean to grow as a doctor, not just in skill, but in humanity? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tarek Souaid joins us to discuss his book How Doctors Grow and reflect on the emotional journey of becoming a physician. From the high-stakes environment of the Cleveland Clinic to the quiet moments that shaped his empathy, Dr. Souaid opens up about what medical training often overlooks: the importance of emotional intelligence, patient connection, and self-care. We dive into the common communication pitfalls young doctors face, how to foster meaningful doctor-patient relationships, and why burnout continues to plague the profession. Dr. Souaid also shares insights on navigating stress during residency and how institutions can better support physician wellbeing. Whether you're in medicine or simply curious about its human side, this episode is a thoughtful exploration of growth, resilience, and purpose.   #HowDoctorsGrow #MedicalHumanism #PhysicianWellbeing #EmpathyInMedicine #DoctorBurnout #EmotionalIntelligence #ResidencyLife #MedicalTraining #DoctorPatientRelationship #HealthcareLeadership #NarrativeMedicine #ClevelandClinic #MedicalEducation #HumanSideOfMedicine #PhysicianGrowth

Artificial Intelligence, or AI in healthcare, is experiencing a rise in new technologies and applications. Generative AI, more specifically, is a form of artificial intelligence that's trained to find patterns in data and then generate new content. AI can enhance patient care, optimize clinical workflows, and drive innovation-while maintaining transparency and ethical integrity. But no matter how innovative and revolutionary the application, the future of AI in healthcare - and its successful adoption - is driven by patient trust.rnrnNow, leadership from MetroHealth, the Cleveland Clinic, AI Center of Excellence, WellLink, and Ohio Health Literacy Partners are coming together on the City Club stage to discuss real-world applications, challenges, and strategies for fostering trust in AI-driven healthcare transformation.

Brendan Fortuner from Ambience Healthcare and Ben Shahshahani from Cleveland Clinic discuss how AI is transforming medical documentation and coding in a healthcare system that spends $1 trillion annually on administrative tasks. They explore Ambience's technical breakthrough using OpenAI's Reinforcement Fine-Tuning to achieve medical coding accuracy that exceeds human doctors by 12 percentage points, including their specialty-by-specialty approach and solutions to reward hacking behavior. The conversation reveals key insights about AI deployment strategy, including how Cleveland Clinic achieved 75% voluntary adoption across 4,000 physicians after requiring just a single use of the AI scribe. This case study demonstrates what it takes to successfully implement AI tools in complex, high-stakes healthcare environments where user skepticism and regulatory requirements create significant deployment challenges. Sponsors: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is the next-generation cloud that delivers better performance, faster speeds, and significantly lower costs, including up to 50% less for compute, 70% for storage, and 80% for networking. Run any workload, from infrastructure to AI, in a high-availability environment and try OCI for free with zero commitment at https://oracle.com/cognitive The AGNTCY: The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at https://agntcy.org NetSuite by Oracle: NetSuite by Oracle is the AI-powered business management suite trusted by over 42,000 businesses, offering a unified platform for accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR. Gain total visibility and control to make quick decisions and automate everyday tasks—download the free ebook, Navigating Global Trade: Three Insights for Leaders, at https://netsuite.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (04:05) Introduction and Backstory (05:20) Ambiance Healthcare Overview (07:53) AI Adoption in Healthcare (11:11) Documentation Pain Points (Part 1) (16:11) Sponsors: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure | The AGNTCY (18:11) Documentation Pain Points (Part 2) (19:00) Product Architecture Deep Dive (26:23) Technical Evolution and Specialization (Part 1) (32:05) Sponsor: NetSuite by Oracle (33:28) Technical Evolution and Specialization (Part 2) (33:50) Healthcare Coding Challenges (48:37) Reinforcement Fine-Tuning Implementation (58:13) Task Prioritization Framework (01:08:40) Adoption Strategies Culture (01:12:12) Cost Lessons Grader Selection (01:18:33) Future Directions Patient Products (01:24:53) Closing Thoughts Opportunities (01:27:58) Outro

The Cleveland Clinic is in the third year of a first-of-its-kind brain study that was launched in 2022. The aim of the study is to identify biomarkers for neurological disorders earlier and either slow the progression or stop the progression all together. It's estimated that 1 in 6 people worldwide live with a neurological disorder—a broad term that can include Alzheimer's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, and stroke among others. The study is expected to last for 20 years. Currently, more than 3,500 people from 46 states including Northeast Ohio are taking part in the study. But more participants are needed. Later, we talk to historian and author Brandy Schillace, Ph.D., about her new book, “The Intermediaries: A Weimar Story.” The book traces the story of the founding of the Institute for Sexual Science, the world's first center for homosexual and transgender rights.  We conclude the show with the latest episode of our podcast, “Shuffle.”

Are you struggling with symptoms of hyperthyroidism like anxiety, insomnia, or heart palpitations? In this video, Dr. Anshul Gupta, a functional medicine expert and former Cleveland Clinic physician, shares a science-backed herbal tea recipe that may help support your thyroid health naturally.This herbal tea uses lemon balm, bugleweed, and motherwort—three powerful herbs shown in research to help calm the thyroid, reduce anxiety, and support better sleep without harsh side effects.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe & Share with someone who needs this!Buy Advanced Thyroid Wellness Bundle -https://functionalwellbeingshop.com/collections/thyroid-bundle/products/advanced-thyroid-wellness-bundle?variant=50481711055129Consult Dr. Anshul Gupta from anywhere in the world for personalized, root-cause solutions to your thyroid and health concerns." link below for booking consultation.Work With Me -https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more health tips and treatments from Dr. Anshul Gupta.Take The Thyroid Quiz & Evaluate Your Thyroid Health -https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/To Buy Good Quality Supplements Goto -https://functionalwellbeingshop.com/To Buy Good Quality Supplements Goto (For India) -https://www.drguptafunctionalcenter.com/shop/Free Gift 3-day Mito-Thyroid Diet Meal Plan) -https://reversinghashimotobook.com/3-day-meal-planCheck Out More Useful Videos -1 Cup of This Alkaline Water STOPS Inflammation (Backed by Science)https://youtu.be/R-4C2j9wQk8?si=f69QRm19p09r4AOd#1 Natural Supplement For Inflammation & Thyroid (Stronger Than Turmeric)https://youtu.be/jtB_Qryb5fw?si=9gF2LRPRRprOI9VY#1 Habit To Get Rid Of Gut Inflammation (Don't Ignore) -https://youtu.be/0CoXDrgAFFk#1 Natural Remedy To Clear Mucus And Beat Allergies -https://youtu.be/dteX2hOjpBcConnect With Me -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/WhatsApp - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAWez9HAdNSEf2Wse2rTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunct0:00 – Introduction & Caution  1:07 – What is Hyperthyroidism?  2:00 – 3 Powerful Herbs That Help  4:04 – Herbal Tea Recipe & How to Make It  4:42 – When to Drink & Final Tips  5:05 – ConclusionFor personalized thyroid treatment plans and expert guidance, reach out to Dr. Anshul Gupta.Our approach focuses on holistic and sustainable methods to manage thyroid health and enhance energy levels.Connect With Me -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/anshulguptamdTo Buy Good Quality Supplements Goto -https://functionalwellbeingshop.com/Work With Me -https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Take The Thyroid Quiz & Evaluate Your Thyroid Health -https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/About Dr.Anshul Gupta MD -Dr. Anshul Gupta Md Is a Board-certified Family Medicine Physician, With Advanced Certification In Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, And Also Fellowship training in Integrative Medicine. He Has Worked At The Prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department Of Functional Medicine As Staff Physician Alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He Believes In Empowering His Patients To Take Control Of Their Health And Partners With Them In Their Healing Journey.He Now Specializes As A Thyroid Functional Medicine Doctor, And Help People Reverse Their Unresolved Symptoms Of Thyroid Dysfunction.

Claudio Milstein, PhD joins the podcast to discuss the concept of unified care in managing voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. Dr. Milstein explains the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes and shares details about an exciting upcoming CME on unified care.

In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Stephen Parker, architect and mental health planner at Stantec, to explore the power—and responsibility—of trauma-informed design. Stephen shares how his personal and professional experiences have fueled his mission to create spaces that foster safety, dignity, and belonging for people in crisis. From veterans living with PTSD to individuals overcoming addiction, Stephen explains why the built environment is never neutral—and how even simple details like door placement, daylight, and acoustic privacy can make or break a healing experience. They also discuss cultural competency, the hidden triggers in institutional settings, and the crucial role of co-design with communities. This conversation is a masterclass in designing buildings that heal not just bodies, but hearts and minds.More About Stephen ParkerStephen Parker is a dedicated Mental + Behavioral Health Planner with significant healthcare projects across the US, Canada, China, Kenya, Australia and India. A Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Rising Star, Parker is a proponent of “architect as advocate” for colleague, client, and community alike, he believes strongly in leadership through service. Stephen has served a diverse client base, including the Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, helping develop the VA's new Inpatient Mental Health Design Guide. An accomplished design researcher and pro bono community designer, Stephen is a Behavioral Health Business Future Leader, AIA AAH Best Healthcare Designer Under 40, ENR Top 20 Under 40 Young Professional, HCD Rising Star, HFSE George Pressler Under 40 Award recipient, and ULI Health Leader. Stephen championed the AIA Strategic Council's Mental Health + Architecture during the pandemic and is a US representative to the International Union of Architects' Public Health Group. He currently serves as Associate Director for the Design in Mental Health Network headquartered in England, Founding Member of the Center of Health Design's Behavioral & Mental Health Environment Network, among other service leadership roles at organizations advocating for mental health environments from the Arctic to Australasia.CONTACT:https://www.stantec.com/en/people/p/parker-stephen https://healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/2024-hcd-conference-preview-evolving-crisis-care-models-in-behavioral-health/67229/ https://www.stantec.com/en/projects/united-states-projects/s/southeast-psychiatric-treatment-center-norristown-state-hospitalhttps://www.mentalhealthdesignandbuild.com/story/44645/drawn-together-through-lived-experiencehttps://www.stantec.com/en/projects/united-states-projects/w/womens-hospital-perinatal-mental-health-unithttps://urbanland.uli.org/planning-design/returning-home-advancements-in-mental-health-design-for-u-s-veteran-facilitieshttps://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/rising-stars-2024-stephen-parkerWhere To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Jeff Bennett with the Cleveland Clinic discusses HCM in people who are young.   This conversation was recorded June 27, 2025.

In this episode, guest host Rachel Alexandria talks with Katy Rose, a functional medicine diagnostic nutritionist and health educator. Katy talks about what her soul has shared with her on her journey: “trauma becomes wisdom, wisdom becomes joy.” From a near-death experience to multiple debilitating illnesses, Katy's remarkable journey has shown her how taking care of her health has little to do with vanity, and is actually the path to fulfilling her sacred purpose and her soul's agenda. Rachel and Katy discuss how going through suffering and sitting in wisdom allows us to get out of our heads, into our bodies, and into our full being-ness.   Bios: Rachel Alexandria, MFA, MA, helps high performers out of their secret messes like overwhelm, anxiety, perfectionism, and people pleasing, so they can finally feel peace in the midst of their big work. A former Psychotherapist turned Soul Medic, she offers concierge care for the soul and psyche so her clients can build healthier relationships where they can care without carrying other people's energy.  Rachel has written three books on difficult conversations, inner critics, and stress relief. Her clients range from CEOs to General Counsels to multi-million-dollar business owners who say, "I wish I had a pocket Rachel with me all the time!” Find more about Rachel at www.rachelalexandria.com Katy Rose is a Functional Medicine Diagnostic Nutritionist & Health Educator with formal certification through The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, in partnership with The Cleveland Clinic's acclaimed Institute of Functional Medicine. My work is based in the body's natural ability to heal chronic disease and slow the aging process through nutrition and lifestyle support. My clients learn how they can begin to engage simple lifestyle adjustments (just “a smidge a day”) to lay the groundwork for a lifetime of change and wellness.  Find more about Katy at www.katyrose-coaching.com The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. 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

In this week's episode, we dig into two deceptively simple questions: When does someone become a cancer survivor, and should palliative care be in the business of caring for them? Spoiler: It's more complicated than it seems. We've invited two palliative care doctors to talk about survivorship with us: Laura Petrillo, a physician-researcher at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Laura Shoemaker, an outpatient palliative care doctor at the Cleveland Clinic. This episode is a must-listen for those navigating the evolving landscape of cancer care, and asking not just how we treat cancer, but how we support people who are living with it.  If you want some further reading on survivorship, check out some of these articles: A NEJM article titled “Time to Study Metastatic-Cancer Survivorship” A ASCO publication that includes a section on survivorship - Patient-Centered Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer A webinar on survivorship - Blending Survivorship and Palliative Care (NCI)

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Ari Wes, Partner at Peninsula Plastic Surgery and CEO and Cofounder of Orchid Surgical, about clinical surgery video production. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:46 Interview Preview 02:16 No Chest-Open Heart Transplant 05:07 NSCLC Time to Surgery 07:55 Impact of Preop Invasive Nodal Staging 11:04 Air Space Spread Impacts Adenocarcinoma 14:26 Intrapericard Pneum w Broncho & Flap 16:42 Ross Procedure Unveiled 21:16 Radial Artery Harvesting Podcast 23:32 Dr. Wes Interview, Video Production 46:06 Cardiac Surgical Arrest Series 46:52 Closing They discuss the value of starting with the right camera, the impact of field of view, head-mounted cameras vs. stationary cameras, and the importance of capturing the surgeon's perspective. Additionally, they explore the educational benefits of recording surgeries, the criteria for selecting an ideal storage solution for recordings, and the future of clinical surgery videos.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on first fully robotic heart transplant in the US performed without opening the patient's chest, defining the optimal diagnosis-to-resection interval to reduce mortality in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, concurrent spread through air spaces in dominant tumors impacts prognosis in synchronous multiple primary lung adenocarcinoma, and the impact of preoperative invasive nodal staging on unexpected mediastinal upstaging in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.  In addition, Joel explores a robot-assisted intrapericardial pneumonectomy with bronchoplasty and thymic flap post neoadjuvant chemo/IO, insights into various techniques and modifications for the Ross procedure, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Faisal Bakaeen from the Cleveland Clinic on radial artery harvesting. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) First Fully Robotic Heart Transplant in the US Performed Without Opening Patient's Chest  2.) Time to Surgery in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Defining the Optimal Diagnosis-to-Resection Interval to Reduce Mortality  3.) Concurrent Spread Through Air Spaces in Dominant Tumors Impacts Prognosis in Synchronous Multiple Primary Lung Adenocarcinoma   4.) The Impact of Preoperative Invasive Nodal Staging on Unexpected Mediastinal Upstaging in Early-Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer   CTSNET Content Mentioned  1.) Robot-Assisted Intrapericardial Pneumonectomy With Bronchoplasty and Thymic Flap Post Neoadjuvant Chemo/IO  2.) The Ross Procedure Unveiled: Insights into Various Techniques and Modifications   3.) The Atrium: Radial Artery Harvesting   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation, Part 2  2.) Career Center   3.) CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, shares how they are using the increasing speed of technology to help doctors around the country gain access to top experts when dealing with a tough diagnosis.Statistics show 72% of doctors initiate conversations about second opinions, and 95% of doctors support them when patients ask for a second opinion. The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic has a streamlined process to get the patient's information to a leading expert in the needed area and back to the local doctor in a matter of days. This allows for quicker movement on a treatment plan and saves patient travel time. To learn more go to ClinicByClevelandClinic.comTo learn more go to ClinicByClevelandClinic.com Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

Adults need a good seven to nine hours of sleep at night. But the National Sleep Foundation says one-third of people don't get that and feel sleepy at least half the week. And things you do or don't do during the day can have a big impact on sleep quality.Fighting fatigue day after day is a struggle for many people. The main cause is usually poor sleep.The number one suggestion is to maintain a routine and a schedule.Eating meals at different times each day or too late at night can affect sleep. So can going to bed and waking up at inconsistent times.A lack of daily physical activity causes low energy and increases daytime drowsiness. And don't forget vitamin D. Not getting enough sunshine and natural light throughout the day can impact circadian rhythms. Other bad habits to avoid include drinking alcohol or caffeine before bed, using electronics when it's time to sleep, and not drinking enough water. And that is true for all of us.According to Cleveland Clinic, frequent fatigue could also be caused by an underlying medical condition or sleep disorder. This could include sleep apnea, certain cancers, heart disease, vitamin deficiencies, and hormonal changes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Miguel Regueiro, MD, discusses developing the medical home model for patients with IBD, technological advances for patients in GI and more. •    Intro :58 •    The interview/about Regueiro 1:03 •    Tell us about your family and where you grew up. 1:24 •    How did you get interested in medicine? 2:16 •    Who were your early influences?  4:18 •    What is the medical home? 5:57 •    How did you develop the idea to apply the medical home model to IBD? 7:45 •    Did you get any funding from the payers for this model to keep costs under control for this patient population? 10:57 •    Why hasn't this model become standard of care for patients with complex IBD? 14:13 •    What has worked, and what hasn't worked when it comes to adopting an integrative care medical home model? 18:15 •    Are there themes patients share as to why they wouldn't want to be enrolled in a medical home? 21:28 •    What motivated your change to go from UPMC to become the GI Chief of Cleveland Clinic? 23:09 •    What have you learned in this position at Cleveland Clinic? 25:23 •    Are you spending a lot of time on the business side of care as opposed to the patient side? 26:34 •    How would you recommend that people prepare for having a position like this? 27:34 •    Are you seeing a shift in excitement over taking on leadership roles outside of traditional academics? 30:02 •    With our clinical tool chest changing so rapidly, is there a common theme that you use to guide the strategy of the institute on what to invest in? 35:06 •    What are the challenges that you still see in the ways we are using telehealth? 39:05 •    What are some of the most exciting things you see on the horizon in the realm of IBD management? 40:26 •    Thank you, Miguel 42:55 •    Thanks for listening 45:11 Miguel Regueiro, MD, is the chief of the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, and professor in the department of medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to guttalkpodcast@healio.com. Follow us on X @HealioGastro @sameerkberry @umfoodoc. For more from Regueiro, follow @MRegueiroMD on X. Disclosures: Berry and Chey report no relevant financial disclosures. Regueiro reports being on the advisory boards of and consulting for Abavax, Abbvie, Amgen, Biocon, BMS, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BIPI), Celgene, Celltrion, Gilead, Genentech, Johnson and Johnson, Lilly, Merck, Organon, Pfizer, Prometheus, Roche, Salix, Sanofi, Takeda and UBC.

Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of proper communication to patients with hearing loss. Dr. Sydlowski explains how effective communication can influence patient compliance with provider recommendations and overall treatment adherence, as well as how healthcare systems can optimize care for patients with hearing loss.

Kent Bressler welcomes Glenna Frey, MSN, APRN-CNS. She has dedicated over 40 years to nephrology nursing, specializing in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. In 2017, she donated a kidney to a stranger at the Cleveland Clinic. The following year, she co-founded Kidney Donor Conversations (KDC), a nonprofit providing education and support for living kidney donation with her daughter, Amanda. Glenna serves as executive director of KDC and frequently presents programs on living kidney donation. She is a member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association and the National Kidney Donation Organization. She volunteers with the National Kidney Foundation and other kidney-focused groups. Her connection to kidney disease and transplantation is deeply personal. Many of her relatives, including her husband Bob, have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Bob has undergone dialysis and is now living with his second kidney transplant from a living donor. Her children, Amanda and Sawyer, also have PKD but currently maintain normal kidney function. Glenna is a published author and contributor to several works on kidney donation and nephrology nursing, including In Pursuit of a Better Life: The Ultimate Guide for Finding Living Kidney Donors, Thriving Post Kidney Transplant, and the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Additionally, she served as a reviewer for the 4th edition of Contemporary Nephrology Nursing. She is the author of the book Understanding Living Kidney Donation: The Best Treatment for Kidney Disease, now available on Amazon. Glenna also specializes in holistic therapies, holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is a Hula Hoop instructor. She resides in Northwest Ohio with her husband and enjoys time with her cat, chocolate lab, as well as crocheting, and native plant gardening. Glenna's pride and joy are her children, Amanda and Sawyer, and her granddaughter, Zora. For inquiries, contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennafreyrnkidneydonor/ or visit https://www.facebook.com/LivingKidneyDonationBook For more information on Kidney Solutions and to join our supportive community, visit kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Remember to keep breathing, and don't miss the next amazing episodes of Kent's Kidney Stories!  

Episode Description: Transitions—big or small—have a way of shaking up everything we thought we had figured out. In this solo episode, I'm opening up about a deeply personal season of change—from healing after surgery to embracing motherhood through surrogacy after a long and challenging fertility journey. I'm not just sharing the milestones—I'm talking about the messy middle, the identity shifts, and what it really means to stay grounded when everything around you is changing. If you've ever felt like you're supposed to “have it all together” in the middle of a life transition, this one's for you. Key Takeaways: Redefine what balance looks like in your current season—because what worked before may not work now, and that's more than okay. Simplify your nutrition with realistic, feel-good meals that support energy, healing, and clarity (no perfection required). Shift your movement mindset: consistency over intensity, and curiosity over pressure. Build simple rituals—like journaling, breathwork, or stepping outside—that help anchor you when life feels chaotic. Protect your energy (especially online), set boundaries, and give yourself full permission to curate what you consume. No one teaches us how to care for ourselves when the ground is shifting. But we can learn to respond with gentleness, presence, and a few small habits that make a big difference. You don't have to be thriving to be growing—and self-care doesn't have to be fancy to be effective. If you've read The Little Book of Game Changers, you'll recognize a few of these small-but-mighty habits that I keep coming back to—especially in seasons where everything feels uncertain. And if you've read The Farewell Tour, you'll hear echoes of the lessons I learned about caring for others and for myself when life takes unexpected turns. This episode pulls from both. Tune in, take what you need, and if this episode speaks to you, pass it along to someone who might need it too. Curious about surrogacy? This article from the Cleveland Clinic offers a great overview: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23186-gestational-surrogacy You can also stay connected with me on Instagram @jesscording and over on Substack at jessicacording.substack.com 

Medical appointments can feel overwhelming – there may be many questions on your mind and not enough time to address everything with your doctor. Preparing a list of questions and concerns ahead of time can help you focus on what matters most to you and ensure you're actively advocating for your care. To support this process, the Parkinson's Foundation created a worksheet that offers a step-by-step guide for identifying and prioritizing your top concerns.  Advocating for yourself during appointments can be challenging, and at times, uncomfortable. Speaking up is essential to make sure your top needs are heard and addressed. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Taylor Rush, a Health Psychologist and director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. She shares her recommendations for how to prepare before, during, and after a visit with your Parkinson's doctor, take a proactive role in managing your care, and access helpful resources to support you throughout your Parkinson's journey. Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there's a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting parkinson.org/feedback.

Gastropsychiatrist Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, and Benjamin Cohen, MD, Cleveland Clinic, discuss quality of life improvement in terms of behavioral health and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Director of the Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Center at the Cleveland Clinic, about radial artery harvesting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Dr. Bakaeen Background 05:26 Historical Timeline 06:40 Radial Artery Advantages 08:58 Anatomy 14:31 Patient Preparation & Selection 16:44 Harvest Technique (Open) 24:21 Closure 26:47 Graft Prep & Vasodilation 29:08 Graft Patency 29:34 Graft Use 31:22 Post-Op Management 32:10 Complications 35:22 Future of RAH 38:43 Key Takeaways 39:25 Surgery Training Advice They discuss the benefits of utilizing radial artery harvesting, preparation, the open harvesting technique, and endoscopic harvesting. They also explore graft preparation and vasodilation, postoperative management, and complications.   The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month's episode on segmentectomy and an upcoming discussion of the future of revascularization with Professor Pieter Kappetein.   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of Medicine Grand Rounders, Dr. Sanjeeb Bhattacharya - Director of the HFpEF clinic and Associate Program Director of the HVTI heart failure fellowship - goes over various clinical presentations of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Moderated by: Yasmine K. Elghoul, MD

Dr. Martin reveals shocking new research from the Cleveland Clinic showing that flu shots may actually increase your risk of contracting influenza by 27%. He dives into why this isn't being discussed in mainstream media and challenges long-held beliefs about vaccine effectiveness.  Dr. Martin also explores how a Western diet during pregnancy can lead to fatty liver disease in children. He also breaks down the misinformation surrounding leafy greens, raw milk, and the modern obsession with plant-based diets.  

In this episode of AUA Inside Tract, join Dr. Petar Bajic, director of Men's Health, and Dr. Raevti Bole, Men's Health specialist, from the Cleveland Clinic as they share clinical insights and real-world perspectives on men's health. From prevention to patient care, this episode highlights what clinicians need to know during Men's Health Month.

Have a question? Click here. In this toxic fish tale episode, I share my personal experience with ciguatera poisoning - a rare form of food poisoning that landed me on the bathroom floor of a Bahamas resort and changed how I think about seafood forever. While this isn't our typical "age with grace and strength" content, it's an important story about advocacy, awareness, and making informed choices about the fish we eat.What HappenedDuring a 2019 family vacation in the Bahamas, I ordered the "fish of the day" at a resort steakhouse while my family had steak. That night, I became violently ill with what would later be diagnosed as ciguatera poisoning - a rare condition listed on rarediseases.org.Key Points Discussed:What is Ciguatera Poisoning?High-Risk Fish SpeciesHigh-Risk RegionsMy Symptoms Recovery Protocol Links Mentioned:Ciguatera Poisoning: How I Manage my Symptoms with Food, Supplements, and Exercise (YouTube)Ciguatera Experience: Updates and Encouragement After Six Years (YouTube)Article from Cleveland Clinic about ciguateraMonterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch GuideJoin The Stronger Collective Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

About the Speakers:Dr. Thureiyya K. Rodriguez, DHA, MSN, CWOCN, has over two decades of experience in healthcare and specializes in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. Dr. Rodriguez's experience spans beyond inpatient and outpatient nursing. She has an extensive range of knowledge and expertise in staffing methodology and leadership nursing. Dr. Rodriguez's experience in nursing practice and healthcare administration, combined with her tenure in both federal and private healthcare sectors, equips her to offer comprehensive and tailored solutions. Dr. Rodriguez has peer-reviewed publications in Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and is an active peer reviewer for Wolters-Kluwer: Advances in Skin and Wound Care. She is actively involved in the Northeast Region WOCN (NER WOCN) and National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). She is the owner of Thureiyya Rodriguez RN, PLLC and North-Browne Consulting Services.Katie Cesario, MA, RN, CWOCN, became a nurse in 2005 after obtaining her BSN from Pace University. She started her career at Visiting Nurse Service of New York as a public health nurse intern. In 2009, she received her Master's Degree in Nursing Education from Pace University and soon after took a position as Orientation Nurse Instructor at VNSNY. In 2013, she studied at the Cleveland Clinic to become a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse. In 2015, she took a WOC nurse position at New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center. In September 2018, she joined the WOC nurse team at NYP, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She held the Secretary position for the Metro NY Affiliate of the WOCN Society from January 2021-December 2022. Since 2019, she has served on the skin and wound care advisory board for Coloplast. Presently, she is embarking on a new path in her career by starting her own private nursing business for wound and ostomy patients and their caregivers, Katherine Cesario RN, PLLC. In this new role, she is most excited to combine her background in home care and education with her dedication to help people living with wounds and ostomies.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  Hello, and welcome to episode 175 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless women and men not by choice worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives, childless by choice.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? Father's Day and Men's Health   Thank you, Patreon contributors: I would like to thank my Patreon contributors, who support the platform every month.    Your contributions help me pay my podcast producer, my podcast host, Zoom, where I interview most of my guests, and other expenses. Thank you very much!        If you are not yet a Patron, visit patreon.com/childlessnotbychoice to set up your monthly contribution. No matter your giving level, I have a gift for you!   If you prefer to give via PayPal, you can find me there at booksbycivillamorgan@gmail.com.  Your contributions to the platform are greatly appreciated! Thank you!   https://www.patreon.com/Childlessnotbychoice   Questions or comments? Contact me at:   Email: Info@civillamorgan.com                                                  Or   Visit the website at www.childlessnotbychoice.net, look to the left on the home screen, and click on the link below the telephone to leave me an up to 90-second voicemail. Body of episode: FATHER'S DAY  MEN'S HEALTH  So, well before President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, I had planned on discussing men's health for this year's Father's Day episode. In particular, I wanted to discuss causes of male childlessness, such as Azoospermia.  I've decided to put links in the show notes in regards to Azoospermia. Please check out the links for further information.  The basic definition of Azoospermia per The Cleveland Clinic website is:   ‘Azoospermia means there's no sperm in your ejaculate. Its causes include a blockage along the reproductive tract, hormonal problems, ejaculation problems or issues with testicular structure or function. Many causes are treatable. For other causes, it may be possible to retrieve live sperm to be used in assisted reproductive techniques like IVF.‘    As I think back through my episodes, I don't believe I've ever discussed men's health, or medical reasons men may be childless.  We've discussed fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, miscarriage, running out of time, aka the biological clock, MRKH, etc.  But I've never gone into much detail regarding issues surrounding the causes of childlessness in men.    I have had the great opportunity to interview several men about their experiences with childlessness, including how they have dealt with it. I will put links in the show notes on interviews I have conducted over the years with these wonderful men. Be sure to take a listen!    I also believe male childlessness is not as openly discussed as female childlessness because men and their spouses may find the issue embarrassing, shocking to their ego in a different way than a woman may feel about her childlessness, or maybe in much the same way.  In either case, there can be emotional and mental pain.    Some of the things that can cause infertility in men include:   AI Overview Male infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including problems with sperm production or quality, hormonal imbalances, genetic disorders, infections, and environmental factors. Additionally, lifestyle choices like smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain drug use can also contribute to infertility.  Here's a more detailed look at some of the key causes: 1. Sperm Problems: Low sperm count (oligospermia): A low number of sperm in the ejaculate. Absent sperm (azoospermia): No sperm in the ejaculate. Poor sperm motility: Sperm are unable to swim properly. Abnormal sperm morphology: Sperm are abnormally shaped, making it difficult for them to fertilize an egg.  2. Hormonal Imbalances:  Reduced testosterone: Low levels of testosterone can affect sperm production.  Hyperprolactinemia: Elevated levels of prolactin can interfere with sperm production.  Hormonal disorders affecting the pituitary gland or hypothalamus: These glands regulate hormone production.  3. Genetic Disorders: Klinefelter syndrome: A genetic condition affecting males. Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that can cause blocked reproductive ducts. Myotonic dystrophy: A genetic disorder that can affect sperm production.  4. Infections and Inflammation: Epididymitis: Inflammation of the epididymis, the tube that carries sperm from the testicles.  Orchitis: Inflammation of the testicles.  STIs: Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea or chlamydia can cause inflammation and damage to the reproductive organs.  5. Environmental and Lifestyle Factors: Smoking: Smoking can reduce sperm count and quality.  Alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol use can lower testosterone levels and affect sperm production.  Certain drug use: Anabolic steroids and other drugs can negatively impact sperm production.  Exposure to toxins or chemicals: Exposure to certain toxins, like pesticides, can affect fertility.  Obesity: Being overweight or obese can impact sperm quality.  6. Medical Conditions: Diabetes: Diabetes can affect sperm production and quality. Kidney failure: Kidney failure can also impact sperm production. Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that can cause blocked reproductive ducts. Autoimmune diseases: Some autoimmune diseases can attack sperm.  7. Other Factors: Varicocele: Enlarged veins in the scrotum, which can raise testicular temperature and affect sperm production.  Testicular trauma: Injury to the testicles can damage sperm production.  Previous cancer treatment: Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can affect sperm production.  Undescended testicles: Testicles that don't descend into the scrotum.  Blockages or absences of tubes: Blockages in the reproductive tract can prevent sperm from being released.  This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Whether you have children or not, your health is important. Be sure to go to all of your check-ups, especially if there is a family history of health issues. Get checked, don't wait.   Be OK with advocating for yourself. The healthcare industry may say no, you are too young for a particular test. But if you want that test, be insistent. Keep in mind that if your insurance does not cover the test because you are not of a certain age or whatever their parameters are, you may have to pay out of pocket.   Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful men out there who do the work of raising great people for this world.  Happy Father's Day to those of you who did not birth children, but are contributing to a child's life in beautiful and lasting ways.         Research links:   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15441-azoospermia Articles/links of interest: https://ifstudies.org/blog/pronatalism-is-not-popular-yet Episode links to conversations with men: https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-143-the-things-men-talk-about-my-conversation-with-dr-robin-hadley/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-116-my-conversation-with-dave-jackson/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-141-downriver-nomad-my-conversation-with-rob-hutchings/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-130-about-fathers-day-and-childlessness/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-57-men-men-men-men-3/ My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM  

I am delighted to connect with Dr. Anshul Gupta today!  Dr. Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert on Hashimoto's. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto's disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician who worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. In this episode, Dr. Gupta shares his personal story, and we discuss the root of autoimmunity, how Hashimoto's disease causes the slow destruction of the thyroid gland, and the impact of chronic stress, diet, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. We also discuss toxins and infections, labs to watch out for, fasting and thyroid disease, as well as medication options, peptides, and the issues surrounding iodine supplementation.  I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to today's conversation with Dr. Gupta as much as I did recording it!  IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Dr. Gupta's personal health journey sparked his passion for thyroid issues. What is autoimmunity, and what is Hashimoto's? How increasing doses of thyroid medication indicates a deterioration of the thyroid gland Dr. Gupta shares five major root causes of Hashimoto's. Gluten and dairy, and how they impact the thyroid gland Why are heavy metals such a big issue? Impact of exposure to mold and mycotoxins. Epstein-Barr virus and how it interacts with the thyroid to make people more susceptible to Hashimoto's. How does exposure to stress impact thyroid function? Natural ways to detoxify the body Dr. Gupta talks about lab testing for the thyroid and Hashimoto's. Benefits of fasting for mitochondrial health, particularly for people with thyroid issues Different medication options for people with Hashimoto's, including peptides and LDN (low-dose naltrexone) Dr. Gupta shares his thoughts on iodine. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Check out Cynthia's ⁠website⁠ Connect with Dr. Anshul Gupta On his ⁠website⁠ YouTube⁠ and other social media (@AnshulGuptaMD)

Healthy Decisions, Bold Moves: Dr. Linda Henman on Strategy-Driven Leadership Healthy Decisions, Bold Moves: Dr. Linda Henman on Strategy-Driven Leadership In this thought-provoking episode of The Hurricane H Show we welcome Dr. Linda Henman, renowned organizational strategist, C-suite advisor, and author of Healthy Decisions: Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives. Dr. Henman breaks down why culture alone isn't enough—and how strategy, clarity, and critical thinking must take center stage in high-stakes decision-making. Drawing from real-world examples like Mercy, Cleveland Clinic, and Banner Health, she explains how top-performing healthcare systems succeed by making the right calls, not just the popular ones. We dive into: Why leaders must stop chasing abstract ideals and start thinking analytically How to make hard decisions in mergers, crises, and operational pivots Why many executives fail to assess risks objectively The overlooked power of dispassionate leadership Lessons from POWs (including John McCain) that shape high-resilience decision-making How healthcare leaders can inspire real innovation—without losing control

Healthy Decisions, Bold Moves: Dr. Linda Henman on Strategy-Driven Leadership Healthy Decisions, Bold Moves: Dr. Linda Henman on Strategy-Driven Leadership In this thought-provoking episode of The Hurricane H Show we welcome Dr. Linda Henman, renowned organizational strategist, C-suite advisor, and author of Healthy Decisions: Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives. Dr. Henman breaks down why culture alone isn't enough—and how strategy, clarity, and critical thinking must take center stage in high-stakes decision-making. Drawing from real-world examples like Mercy, Cleveland Clinic, and Banner Health, she explains how top-performing healthcare systems succeed by making the right calls, not just the popular ones. We dive into: Why leaders must stop chasing abstract ideals and start thinking analytically How to make hard decisions in mergers, crises, and operational pivots Why many executives fail to assess risks objectively The overlooked power of dispassionate leadership Lessons from POWs (including John McCain) that shape high-resilience decision-making How healthcare leaders can inspire real innovation—without losing control

In this episode of Leaders in Medical Billing, Chanie Gluck speaks with David Strand, CEO of UnisLink and former COO of the Cleveland Clinic and Alina Health. David brings over 30 years of cross-sector healthcare leadership—from payers to providers to startups—and now leads UnisLink, a fast-growing RCM company backed by Riverside Partners.  David dives into what it takes to transition an early-stage RCM company into a scalable, process-driven organization. He shares insights on UnisLink's growth strategy, building offshore teams, AI for denial management, creating a consultative client experience, and the long-term vision of delivering value-based results for small and mid-sized practices.  Learn more about UnisLink: https://unislink.com/  Sponsored by 4D Global, empowering medical billing companies through offshore staffing and technology. 

We welcome singing voice specialist (SVS) Dr. Nick Klein to the podcast, as he discusses the SVS's role in vocal injury recovery. Dr. Klein and Dr. Bryson also emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration between medical professionals, speech-language pathologists, and voice teachers to ensure optimal outcomes for this unique patient population.

Amber Spradlin, Aliza Sherman, & Amy Hooper  ////// UpdatesPart 1 of 1  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week from the Garage, we are very happy to be bringing to you major updates in three cases that we have covered. 38 year old Amber Spradlin was killed at an after work party sometime in the night of June 18, 2023. True Crime Garage covered this case in July of 2023 with episode #687. Since, arrests have been made and trial dates have been set. In 2013 Cleveland Clinic nurse Aliza Sherman was killed in downtown Cleveland in broad daylight. Back in December of 2017 we covered his “stranger than fiction” true crime story in a four part series. These were episodes #167 to #170. As we predicted Aliza Sherman's divorce attorney Gregory Moore was arrested and charged with her murder. In March of 1992, Amy Hooper was murdered in her Lincoln Village apartment on the westside of Columbus, Ohio. In December of 2025 Bruce Daniels was arrested for this homicide in Washington state. We are keeping a close eye on this one as it inches closer to the murder trial.  Original True Crime Garage coverage: Aliza Sherman - December 2017 - Episodes 167 to 170Amy Hooper - April 2019 - Episodes 294 & 295 Amber Spradlin - July 2023 - Episode 687All are available on this feed - listen for FREE Beer of the Week - Mothman Double Imperial New England Style IPA from Ogopogo BrewingGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.  Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page.  Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter! 

Send us a textOn this episode, my guest is Paul Papoutsakis. Paul is an Athletic Therapist, Acupuncturist, and Strength and Conditioning Coach working out of the Cleveland Clinic in Toronto since 1999.Since 2003, Paul has also served as the therapist with the National Ballet of Canada. He's also been a tour therapist for Stars on Ice and the Club therapist for the Balmy Beach Rugby Club.Paul is married to his wife Evelyn, and he's a father of two teenage girls. This is a great story of a dedicated practitioner who loves helping people and who has remained steadfast to his community and a life of service. EnjoyIf you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com

Continuing our series on What You May Have Missed at ATS 2025, host Amy Attaway, MD, MS, of Cleveland Clinic, dives into key topics from the Clinical Year in Review with Sara Auld, MD, MSc, Emory University. Did you miss the ATS 2025 International Conference? Or were you unable to attend some key sessions? Go to conference.thoracic.org/program/conference-highlights/ to purchase your ATS Conference Highlight Package. 

The evidence for climate change is irrefutable. But how does surgical care contribute to global emissions, and is there anything we can do to make surgery more sustainable? Join Jon Williams and our ASGBI partners for the next installment of our BTK/ASGBI collaborative series, where we discuss how to make surgical care greener. Mrs. Cleo Kennington from the UK and Dr. Benjamin Miller from the US are our guest experts, and provide valuable insights into local sustainability efforts you can take home to your hospital, broader concepts of how high-quality care is sustainable, innovations in sustainability, and what the future of sustainable surgery may look like. After listening, you get to decide–Who has more sustainable surgical practices? The UK or US? Mrs. Cleo Kenington is a Consultant Emergency General and Trauma Surgeon at St George's Hospital, London and was the recent ASGBI Sustainability Lead. She is a big advocate for practicing what she preaches, focusing on how we can reduce the environmental impact at all stages, from cycling to work, preventing complications and unnecessary surgeries, to reducing the use of disposable surgical components.  Dr. Benjamin Miller is a general and minimally invasive surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, with a clinical focus on complex abdominal wall reconstruction. After earning his MD from University of Minnesota School of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Miller went to Nashville to complete his general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Following this, he became a MIS/complex ab wall fellow at Cleveland Clinic, after which he joined as faculty in 2023. In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Miller has a deep passion for sustainability efforts within surgical practice, carrying on the legacy of established sustainability efforts within surgical care at Cleveland Clinic and training the next generation of sustainable surgeons. If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for more upcoming BTK/ASGBI collaborative content. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@behindtheknife.org. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, and Elyse Ball, Vice President of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub. Fresh off Auxilium Health's exciting $1.5M oversubscribed pre-seed round and new office at Cleveland Clinic, Isaiah returns to share their journey since his first appearance in episode 147. Elyse discusses the vital role of Bounce Innovation Hub in supporting startups and how her journalism background aids in her work. Together, they delve into navigating the regional iCorp program and the JumpStart accelerator, offering invaluable advice for raising capital and maneuvering the startup landscape. Tune in to hear their insights and get a glimpse into Auxilium Health's next major milestones.Isaiah Kaiser LinkedInElyse Ball LinkedInDuane Mancini LinkedInAuxilium Health WebsiteBounce Innovation Hub WebsiteProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedIn

In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine key healthcare updates, including Advocate Health's $1.5B innovation district, Cleveland Clinic's tech advancements, financial strain across hospitals, and more.

Join Drs. Michael Rosen, Benjamin T. Miller, Sara Maskal, and Ryan Ellis as they review mesh materials used in hernia repair and the general properties surgeons who perform hernia repairs should know.  Hosts:    - Sara Maskal, MD, Cleveland Clinic  - Ryan Ellis, MD, Cleveland Clinic - Benjamin T. Miller, MD, Cleveland Clinic  - Michael Rosen, MD, Cleveland Clinic  Learning Objectives:   - Understand common mesh materials  - Review properties of the different mesh materials - Understand how to apply knowledge of the different mesh properties to different patient scenarios References:  - Ellis R, Miller BT. Mesh selection in abdominal wall reconstruction: an update on biomaterials. Surgical Clinics. 2023 Oct 1;103(5):1019-28. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37709387/ - Krpata DM, Petro CC, Prabhu AS, Tastaldi L, Zolin S, Fafaj A, Rosenblatt S, Poulose BK, Pierce RA, Warren JA, Carbonell AM. Effect of hernia mesh weights on postoperative patient-related and clinical outcomes after open ventral hernia repair: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA surgery. 2021 Dec 1;156(12):1085-92. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34524395/ - Rosen MJ, Krpata DM, Petro CC, Carbonell A, Warren J, Poulose BK, Costanzo A, Tu C, Blatnik J, Prabhu AS. Biologic vs synthetic mesh for single-stage repair of contaminated ventral hernias: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA surgery. 2022 Apr 1;157(4):293-301. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35044431/ - Maskal S, Miller B, Ellis R, Phillips S, Prabhu A, Beffa L, Krpata D, Rosenblatt S, Rosen M, Petro C. Mediumweight polypropylene mesh fractures after open retromuscular ventral hernia repair: incidence and associated risk factors. Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Jul;37(7):5438-43. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37038022/ - Harris HW, Primus F, Young C, Carter JT, Lin M, Mukhtar RA, Yeh B, Allen IE, Freise C, Kim E, Sbitany H. Preventing recurrence in clean and contaminated hernias using biologic versus synthetic mesh in ventral hernia repair: the PRICE randomized clinical trial. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33443907/ - Olavarria OA, Bernardi K, Dhanani NH, Lyons NB, Harvin JA, Millas SG, Ko TC, Kao LS, Liang MK. Synthetic versus biologic mesh for complex open ventral hernia repair: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Surgical Infections. 2021 Jun 1;22(5):496-503. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33259771/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

Whole damn show crashed at the start which means you got some solo Lunch riffing for a bit. When we get the partystarted though we start discussing Cleveland Clinic forcing people to pay co-pays before service. Box, by being a smart dude and good bro, knows his sister better than people who are in theory closer to her than him. Box is also considering how he will celebrate his birthday with a potential large purchase. With family coming into town Tee had to clean his son's room, something that hasn't been done in forever. Because we are trying to keep it brief this week there's only one AITA before we wrap with our entertainment recs for the week. Hope you enjoyed the show.See You Next Time, Team SKiM Tatum | TAYREL713 | Lunchbox | LISTEN | RSS | Apple Podcast | Spotify | TuneIn | Bluesky | Amazon Music | YouTube | Email | Amazon Wish List | Merch | Patreon PHONE l 216-264-6311 #Cleveland #Ohio #LiveFromThe216 #CreATine #CoolBreeze #EastPointsGreatestHit #Family #Friendship #Reddit #AITA #TheMentalist #AEW #PPV #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld #Thunderbolts #Found #CallofDuty #TheLastofUs #HBO #Andor #StarWars #DisneyPlus #BurnNotice #Hulu #Xbox #GamePass#ClairObscurExpedition33Alternative Title – Girl Be So For Real LinksCleveland Clinic Doubles Back on Its Upfront Copay Policy RedditAITA for walking my friends' under-exercised dog more than they usually do – which led to vet costs and now drama?

Nurses Out Loud with Jodi O'Malley MSN, RN – FDA approved Moderna's MNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccine without placebo trials, while a Cleveland Clinic study found the flu shot may have increased COVID-19 risk. Bureaucratic secrecy, incomplete safety data, and suppressed dissent highlight failing “gold standard” claims. Nurses are urged to question mandates, defend ethical integrity, and steadfastly expose medical deception...

At the beginning of May, the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, announced a plan to develop a universal vaccine platform. Think: a single shot for flu or COVID-19 that would last years, maybe a lifetime. The plan—called Generation Gold Standard—has a reported budget of $500 million, and a tight deadline. But will it work? And where does the science on this actually stand? In this live broadcast, Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow talk with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm and vaccine researcher Ted Ross.Guests: Michael Osterholm is Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Dr. Ted Ross is the global director of vaccine research at the Cleveland Clinic's Florida Research and Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Transcript will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

   We're expected to find out this week exactly how Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe wants to address facilities for the Chiefs and Royals by holding a special session in Jeff City.   It feels now or never for the Show Me state as even Mayor Q is publicly saying he won't be a beggar to keep the teams.    What on earth is the WNBA doing allowing it's players to be publicly racist?  Are they trying to kill the only good thing that's ever happened when Caitlin Clark showed up?    Tom Brady did a ride along at the Indy 500 and got boo'd by the fans.  His social media post afterwards wins the internet.    Pete Hegseth gave one of the greatest Memorial Day speeches ever.  Rahm Emmanuel has plans to move the Dem Party to the middle and Scott Pelley ruins graduation with the most self serving speech ever.    The Cleveland Clinic  drops a bombshell on the really, really bad flu shot and we remember Duck Dynasty's Phil Roberston.