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A special show this week, with the team broadcasting live from the 3RRR performance space.This week's show focuses on all things Endometriosis, with special thanks to our sponsor, the Hudson Institute.Maree Davenport Chief Executive Officer and Director of Endometriosis Australia provides an explanation on what Endometriosis actually is, and also what Endometriosis Australia does.Alison Deslandes from Australian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) joins the team to explain how Ultrasound technology is used to detect Endometriosis.Dr Kate Tyson Surgeon – from the inaugural Centre Director of the newly established endometriosis Centre of Excellence at Epworth HealthCare, the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis CentreDr Fiona Cousins, Researcher, from the Hudson Research InstituteKate Kenfield a Writer, Speaker, former sex educator and Endometriosis patient (and also Dr Shane's wife) shares her story of what it's like to live with Endometriosis.Note: At one point during this broadcast, endometriosis was incorrectly defined as “endometrial tissue that can grow anywhere in the body”. The correct description is “Endometriosis is a condition in which cells that are similar to the ones that line your uterus start growing in other areas of your body”. For a detailed explanation and further resources please see https://www.epworth.org.au/who-we-are/our-services/endometriosis-centre/about-endometriosis/what-is-endometriosis
Associate Professor Michael Ponsford is a Rehabilitation Physician at Epworth Healthcare with over 25 years' experience traumatic brain injury, orthopaedic and orthogeriatric rehabilitation. As well as offering superb teaching to medical students in the principles of Rehabilitation Medicine, Michael is also the Director of Training at Rehabilitation Medicine Training Victoria, the governing body for providing training and continuing education to Rehabilitation Medicine Fellows and trainees. RMSANZ Private Practice Special Interest Group Position Statement on Rehabilitation following Total Knee Replacement - https://rmsanz.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/180503-FINAL-Positon-Statement-on-Rehabilitation-following-TKR-compressed.pdf Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand - https://rmsanz.net/ Rehabilitation Medicine Training Victoria - http://rmtv.org.au/
Dr Lachlan Henderson is the Group Chief Executive at Epworth HealthCare. View the interview here: https://www.ccentricgroup.com/lachlan-henderson Ccentric is a market-leading executive search firm in Australia with an exclusive focus on healthcare, academic healthcare, digital health, and not-for-profit and human services – industries that improve the quality of life. Ccentric has four division including Ccentric Executive Search, CcSelection, CcInterim and CcLeadership which allow Ccentric to assist clients with their needs ranging from mid-level leadership to c-suite executive search, interim management, leadership assessment and succession planning. To keep up-to-date with the latest news from Ccentric subscribe here today
Dr Nicole Brooks is pure sunshine. A beaming smile and down to earth nature that belies the gravity of the work she does… day in, day out. You see, at 15 years of age Nicole, lost her beautiful mum, Susie, to cancer. And she's taken that tragedy and profound loss and converted it into devoting her life to cancer research and improving the lives and health outcomes of patients. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours and a PHD in foetal physiology in obstetrics and gynaecology from the University of Melbourne. And now, as the program manager of The Molecular Oncology and Cancer Immunology (MOCI) group at Epworth Healthcare, she, and her brilliant colleagues, aim to provide patients with access to cutting-edge genomic testing.Today's episode of Brave Journeys is brought to you by TIDEE – Professional Organisers – helping bring calm to your everyday.Find TIDEE on Insta here: @tideelifeBUT BEFORE YOU GO…Find out more about Nic hereFind out more about Tam hereFollow Tam on InstaFollow BRAVE JOURNEYS on InstaJoin the conversation and chat about the episode hereNEED MORE INSPIRATION?Find other BRAVE JOURNEYS episodes hereCREDITS:Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Tammi Faraday With thanks to my special guest: Dr Nicole BrooksAudio Editor: Zoltan FecsoWith very special thanks to George Weinberg.BRAVE JOURNEYS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung who are part of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
The Young Professionals Podcast (TYPP), proudly brought to you by ADAPT Careers (https://adaptcareers.com.au) and co-hosted by Luke Marriott and Nicholas Sargeant (Sarge). In this episode Luke and Sarge interview Louisa Macleod, Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager at Epworth HealthCare (https://www.epworth.org.au). Louisa completed a Bachelor of Professional Communication (Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication) at RMIT University (https://www.rmit.edu.au), during which she tried her hand at many entry-level roles in the communication space. Louisa's first full-time role was with The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria - the organisation that runs the Royal Melbourne Show (https://www.rasv.com.au). Louisa is a testament to how opportunities arise if you put yourself out there and give things a go. Being an advocate for never burning a bridge, Louisa has achieved a lot in a short period of time and it's fantastic to have her on the show today. If you'd like to learn more: Becoming a Digital Marketing Specialist: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide/digital-marketing-specialist. RMIT Bachelor of Communications (Professional Communication): https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-professional-communication-bp222. If you have a career story you would like to share, a role you would like to learn more about or any questions you would like us to ask young professionals, you can reach us through any of our social media that can be found at TYPP.com.au. We would love to hear from you!
Data Futurology - Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence From Industry Leaders
Felipe Flores es director de data science con casi 20 años de experiencia. Felipe ha trabajado en ingeniería de datos / almacenamiento, reportes, inteligencia empresarial, análisis, data science, machine learning e inteligencia artificial. Actualmente es el Director de Data Science en la empresa de Inteligencia Artificial, Honeysuckle Health. Mientras que Day es una experta en data science. Durante 15 años, ha colaborado con corporativos internacionales como Colgate, Gillette, P&G, Walmart y Epworth HealthCare para guiar su estrategia de inteligencia empresarial, de mercadotecnia y decisiones operativas mediante el uso de datos. Le apasiona todo lo que tenga que ver con datos e insights, es experta en técnicas cuantitativas, cualitativas y analíticas y ha trabajado con bases de datos, inteligencia de mercados, reportes de datos, ciencia de datos, pronóstico de ventas para innovaciones, machine learning e inteligencia artificial. En este episodio Felipe y Day nos dan una breve pero integral introducción a que es Data Science. Platican de cómo desarrollar las capacidades de data science en una empresa y la importancia de la cultura para implementar proyectos de datos exitosos. También nos dan tips de como empezar a desarrollar tu Carrera en Data Science entre otros temas fundamentales de Data Science. Temas: [03:20] ¿Qué es Data Futurology y ¿cuál es su objetivo? [07:30] Trayectoria de Felipe Flores [16:30] ¿Qué es Data Science/Ciencia de Datos? [19:45] Tips para desarrollar las capacidades de Data Science en una empresa [24:10] Sugerencias para alguien que empieza su carrera en data science [27:20] Como mantenerse al día en el mundo de data science dado el avance de la tecnología [32:30] Cómo especializarse en data science si mi carrera no está relacionada en data science [34:10] Entendiendo las diferencias de inteligencia artificial, machine learning, deep learning y data science [43:10] Cómo interactúa la Mercadotecnia con Data Science [44:35] El rol de la cultura en una organización para implementar data science [48:00] Tipos de algoritmos [53:50] ¿Qué es la minería de datos? [55:30] Libros recomendados para Data Science Frases: “La idea de un científico de datos es poder mejorar el desempeño de una empresa ocupando datos”. “Data science no es una caja de pandora sino hay una explicación detrás de cada algoritmo”. “El error más común es que la gente espera terminar el proyecto y decirle a un área que le va hacer el trabajo mucho mejor; la gente que tiene que generar el cambio deben colaborar con la gente de data science desde el principio de un proyecto”. “Nadie puede mantenerse al tanto de todo lo que está pasando en data science; es importante entender lo fundamentales de machine learning y estadística y con eso cualquier desarrollo que se de en cualquier área y así cuando necesitas aprende en cualquier área”. “En general el conocimiento depende de la persona cuando uno se quiere exigir y esforzarse; el conocimiento existe lo más importante es practicar poner los conocimientos en práctica”. “Uno puede tener los planes más espectaculares, pero si la cultura no existe nada va a funcionar; la cultura es el ingrediente más importante de data science”. Join Data Futurology on Telegram: https://t.me/datafuturology Únete a Data Futurology Español en Telegram: https://t.me/df_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRop1cfFVo8&t=135s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datafuturology/message
Erin and Matt sit down and chat with A/Prof Gavin Williams to hear his thoughts on Traumatic Brain Injury management, returning to higher levels of mobility, strength training, spasticity and trail blazing the clinical academic role with Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia.1:50 - Introduction2:10 - Career Pathway3:00 - Inspiration behind the HiMAT4:25 - Why TBI and why running?Traumatic Brain Injury7:15 - What to consider when treating TBI patients9:45 - Avoiding compensations, are we delaying independence?11:00 - The mobility hierarchy13:30 - Safety and Improving higher level mobilityStrength Training in Neurological Rehab16:55 - Specificity!Spasticity in Neurological Rehabilitation19:50 - The state of spasticity and the current arguments21:30 - SPECIFICITY!23:12 - Observation and BiasResearch in Rehabilitation25:10 - How Gavin created an army of researchers at Epworth Healthcare27:00 - Fellowship, Management or Researcher: Mentors are Essential28:55 - Bridging the gap between Researcher and Clinician31:45 - Building the Clinical Researcher role33:40 - How to start your research journey35:25 - Where Gavin's research is going now
This week’s guest has an insatiable passion for learning and the future and she has the career portfolio to prove it! We’re talking about international company director, entrepreneur and global philanthropist, Laura Anderson. Laura grew up near Chicago in the US. She found out early on that she was good at maths and loved ideas and set about immersing herself in areas that fascinated her. As a girl she wanted to be an astronaut and to this day is convinced the Space Program is critically important. And yes, she’s passionate about humans getting to Mars! Laura’s “why not?” attitude ultimately led her to a career in the technology industry where she worked around the world for companies such as HP, KPMG and Perot Systems, as well as starting her own successful supply chain company. Laura is now based in Australia where she has a full and fascinating portfolio of local and international interests and directorships including being Chair of LaunchVic (a Government organisation to foster a start-up ecosystem), the Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Schools, and SVI Global Pty Ltd. She’s also on the boards of: the Fulbright Commission, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Epworth HealthCare, the National Basketball League, and the Defence Science Institute. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Laura goes about influencing people, particularly in a male dominated environment What tools and tactics she uses to manage her mindset How she thinks about her global network Her advice to entrepreneurs And the reasons why she’s on a Mission to Mars! Sit back, buckle up and enjoy this episode with the very accomplished and delightful Laura Anderson. Links of Interest Laura's Website Laura on Twitter Laura on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Professor Miles Prince Biog Professor Prince is the Professor Director of Molecular Oncology and Cancer Immunology at Epworth Healthcare and the Director for the Centre for Blood Cell Therapies at Peter MacCallum Cancer centre. Miles describes himself as a translational researcher – looking for new therapies in the treatment of cancer, particularly in the way Listen In The post BC 34: Professor Miles – Genomics, cancer management – what’s the future? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Theatre nurse Rebecca Pascoe on a new sustainability initiative at Epworth Richmond that aims to reduce the hospital's PVC and aluminium waste. The effort is part of a wider movement by Epworth HealthCare, in partnership with Baxter Healthcare to divert some of the hospital waste that would normally end up in landfill.
Fran Brockhus, director of clinical services performance improvement at Epworth HealthCare, on using biometrics for patient identification
After a successful career working across a number of facets of healthcare, Alan Kinkade now runs his own consulting business. When this podcast was recorded Alan was the Group Chief Executive of Epworth HealthCare in Melbourne. Prior to this Alan was the COO at Aevum, NSW State Manager at Ramsay Health Care, CEO of Greenslopes Private Hospital and General Manager Health Insurance at HCF. Ccentric is a leading international executive search firm that focuses on healthcare, academic healthcare, digital health, and not-for-profit and human services. As a leader in our field, we have always tried to stay at the forefront of news and changes in the industry. To keep up-to-date with the latest news from Ccentric subscribe here today.