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Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, SLP Rebecca Boersma of George Washington University Hospital's Long COVID Rehabilitation Clinic says patients with long COVID are often feeling “left in the dust” as they navigate cognitive concerns, including brain fog and fatigue.Boersma shares what she's learned about the condition, and what she's hoping to see next for the clinic and the people she serves there.Plus, Julie Dana, one of the first patients to visit Boersma in the clinic, tells her long-COVID story.Learn More:ASHA Evidence Maps: Summary of the Clinical Practice GuidelineASHA Voices: The Mysteries of Long COVIDElusive Words: Confronting the Post-Pandemic Skills Gap

The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: DC area towns Bladensburg and Cheverly fight over annexing a site ready for redevelopment. George Washington University Hospital narrowly avoids a medical resident strike. Silver Spring United Methodist Church unveils plans to build affordable housing on church grounds. A racist incident shakes Wootton High School. And more. Music by Sting Pain Index.

Send us a textValue-based care often focuses on primary care rather than specialties.But can and should that change?Especially when it comes to cardiology.In this HealthBiz Brief, George Aloth, CEO of Chamber Cardio, explains how they are enabling cardiology teams to excel in a value-based system by ensuring providers are rewarded for delivering the right care at the right time.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

What does it really mean to “be healthy”? In this episode, join Dr. Kara Wada as she welcomes Dr. Kenneth Zweig, a specialist in sleep disorders, hypertension, and behavior change. They talked about the intricacies of primary care, the crucial role of sleep in overall health, practical tips for enhancing sleep quality, and the art of making lasting behavior changes. Plus, get insights into the unique aspects of concierge medicine. Listen to this latest episode for insights on how small changes in sleep and behavior can have a profound impact on your health and lifestyle! EPISODE IN A GLANCE-A Physician's Guide to Mastering Sleep & Behavior Change-Dr. Kenneth Zweig's Journey into Medicine-The Intricacies and Challenges of Primary Care-The Role of Sleep in Overall Health-Tips for Improving Sleep Quality-The Art of Behavior Change for Better Health-Concierge Medicine ABOUT KENNETH ZWEIG, MDKenneth Zweig, MD, is an experienced internist at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates, specializing in personalized preventative care with a focus on sleep disorders, hypertension, and promoting behavioral changes for better health. With 18 years in the medical field, he values the patient-oriented approach of concierge internal medicine. Dr. Zweig emphasizes the importance of preventing medical issues by addressing poor behavioral habits and advocates for a holistic treatment approach that includes nutrition, exercise, and stress management.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Zweig is an educator, serving as a clinical instructor at The George Washington University Hospital and an assistant professor at Georgetown University Medical Center. His past experiences include a 15-year tenure at General Medicine Internal Group, P.C. and involvement with the HealthConnect Accountable Care Organization. He has also volunteered in Honduras and received numerous accolades including Washingtonian's Top Doctor and the Patients' Choice Award. Dr. Zweig earned his doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He lives in Arlington with his family and enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing CONNECT WITH KENNETH ZWEIG, MDWebsite → https://nvafamilypractice.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiskennethzweig/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/KenZweigMD ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren's patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body's ability to heal. CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get Dr. Kara's weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health. JOIN THE BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT JUMPSTART! If you are looking for support and realize that 2024 is 2024 the year that you gain a deep understanding of your body, learn to trust your ability to navigate the uncertainties that come along with living with chronic inflammation and build a lifestyle that supports and nourishes your immune system...APPLY HERE→ https://www.immuneconfident.com

Dr. Logan DuBose joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss utilizing AI technology as a matching tool to assist people living with dementia and their families. AI can help caregivers find care services, aid programs, and provide them with valuable information about caregiving.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Two experts from the Prevention of Blindness Society: Sean Curry and Caren Forsten, join as our guests for our first episode of 2024!    Sean Curry, MPH, serves as program director for the Prevention of Blindness Society (POB) of Metropolitan Washington. In this role, he oversees the POB's comprehensive suite of low vision programs, the See For Yourself screening and education program, and program measurement and evaluation activities. Sean also provides guidance for POB's public health information initiatives.    Previously, Sean worked in public health promotion with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Sean earned his Bachelor of Science in biology and health science from Lebanon Valley College, and his Master of Public Health from The George Washington University.   Caren Forsten, CEO, is POB's fifth chief executive in its more than 85-year history, Caren brings extensive leadership experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, Caren served as director of marketing with Verizon. She has a demonstrated history of success in improving client service experiences through relationship building, meaningful communications, and high-performing, cross-functional teams. This experience is invaluable to her role at POB, leading efforts to increase partnerships and community awareness of POBs work.   Caren earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is actively involved in her community through nonprofit organizations such as The George Washington University Hospital and the Junior League of Washington.     Access the resources mentioned during the interview here:  POB Website Monthly Newsletter  glaucomadc.org Tour Of The Eye Webinars via YouTube  Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Podcast   Stay tuned for the next new episode of “It Happened To Me”! In the meantime, you can listen to our previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “It Happened To Me”.   “It Happened To Me” is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. DNA Today's Kira Dineen is our executive producer and marketing lead. Amanda Andreoli is our associate producer. Ashlyn Enokian is our graphic designer.   See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, ItHappenedToMePod.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com.

The UK has seen significant levels of industrial action taken by many public sector trades union over the past 18 months. Just three years after the COVID-19 pandemic led to an outpouring of public support for the NHS, major strike action has been taken by nursing staff across the UK to fight for better pay and patient safety. In her keynote address to the IIEA, Director of Nursing of the Royal College of Nursing, Nicola Ranger, discusses the current challenges faced by nursing staff in both the NHS and independent health care settings, and the role of the RCN in influencing political change in the UK. About the Speaker: Professor Nicola Ranger joined the RCN in December 2022. She was previously Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Midwifery at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. Before that, she held Chief Nurse posts at both Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. She has also held a number of senior nursing roles at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Earlier in her career, she worked at America's George Washington University Hospital in Washington and at Mount Sinai Medical Centre in New York.

While witnessing the miracle of birth can be exhilarating, it is often wrought with circumstances that create stress, confusion, grief—and sometimes even burnout— in nurses, caregivers, doulas, and other birth workers. The COVID and post-COVID period has brought even more tension into the mix with restrictions and staffing issues.  Listen to explore the problems and discover some solutions to make life as a birth worker more resilient and satisfying.   Nicole Heidbreder has worked as a Hospice Nurse and Labor and Delivery Nurse in various capacities for the last 10 years in the Washington, DC area, in addition to teaching Birth and End of Life Doula Workshops. As a birth worker, Nicole has been attending births as a doula for over 17 years in Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco, Sumatra, Bali, and Uganda, in addition to working as a labor and delivery nurse at George Washington University Hospital. Currently, she also facilitates independent birth doula workshops and trains nursing students as a Clinical Instructor with the Johns Hopkins University Birth Companions Program. Through her work as a DONA International approved Birth Doula Trainer, she has taught hundreds of women over the past 10 years and truly believes that teaching maternal child health is her life's calling.     Listen and Learn  Why over 38% of RNs are likely to leave their position in the next 2 years  What drains birth worker passion  What support is available to current birth workers to reconnect to the joy of birth work  How birth workers with different levels of specialty and education working together can create friction  When birth workers experience PTSD  How a mindset of post-traumatic growth can be a game changer  Practical skills for nonviolent communication for high-stress birth situations  The best ways to use grounding and anchoring practices  How to set boundaries and avoid saviorism   Contact Nicole at Nicole@gracefulfusion.com    Resources & Mentions:  Learn more about Nicole's Resiliency for Birth Workers workshop here: https://www.gracefulfusion.com/    Related Products from InJoy:  Understanding Birth Curriculum 

GOOD HEALTH ALERT!!! Join us this week for what is an incredibly interesting, moving and VERY important episode for your health and wellness!! Our guests are the incredible Drs. Christy Teal, Chief of Breast Surgery and the Director of the Breast Care Center at the George Washington University Hospital (among many other titles) and Rachel Brem, Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention as well as a Professor of Radiology at The George Washington University Medical Center (again among many other titles too!).They are also the co-authors of the book “No Longer Radical – Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That is Right for You.” Both the book and these women are amazing, and their messages of support, empowerment and self-advocacy are enlightening, and critical to every woman, regardless of their health status, as well as every man who knows and cares for any woman in their lives.Our conversation ranges from their personal stories to the importance of being informed, and the very critical aspect of being your own best advocate as well as the best advocate for your loved ones too.  There's some really valuable information in this episode, as well as a few laughs while drinking champagne and eating fabulous food at the wonderful Ris restaurant, so downloading this episode will literally be a healthy choice for you to make today!Check it out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and in the meantime, Peace Love and Lunch!!

Today, we talk to Christine Teal, MD, the Chief of Breast Surgery at The George Washington University Hospital, and Rachel Brem, MD, vice chair of Radiology and director of the Breast Imaging & Intervention Center. They are the authors of “No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You.” Published in May 2023, it's a life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options. Dr. Teal and her colleagues have developed a cutting-edge, holistic, patient-focused Breast Care Center that integrates complementary medicine with the latest technology and surgical innovations. Dr. Brem is an internationally known breast cancer expert who has been instrumental in developing and implementing new technologies to improve breast cancer detection. She is also deeply motivated to eliminate health care disparities. ◘ Related Content: No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You amzn.to/3JdXtyP ◘ Transcript: amzn.to/3JdXtyP ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Broadcast on March 23, 2023 Hosted by Chris Garlock & Ed Smith Award-winning RN Angelo Estrellas, fired Wednesday for purportedly supporting DCNA's union organizing campaign at George Washington University Hospital, speaks out on why the nurses want a union. Demand his reinstatement here. Why is Virginia trying to erase labor history from its schools? The Virginia Education Association's Shane Riddle and Brian Peyton from Teamsters 322 explain. Produced by Chris Garlock; engineered by Michael Nassella and Kahlia Chapman. @wpfwdc @aflcio #1u #unions #laborradiopod @NursesHealDC @NationalNurses @wpfwdc @aflcio #1u #unions #laborradiopod @NursesHealDC @NationalNurses @riddle_shane of @VEA4Kids @IBTLocal322 @Virginia_AFLCIO @VirginiaUnified @Teamsters

George Washington University Hospital suspends nurses for organizing; Loudoun County bus drivers return to work. Today's labor quote: Cesar Chavez. Today's labor history: American Labor Union founded.     @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO #1u @NursesHealDC @ATULocal689 Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

John Fetterman was sworn in as a senator from Pennsylvania on Jan. 3. On Feb. 8, after 36 days in office, Fetterman was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington after experiencing symptoms he and those around him feared might indicate a stroke. Tests showed he did not have a stroke, and Fetterman was […]

John Fetterman was sworn in as a senator from Pennsylvania on Jan. 3. On Feb. 8, after 36 days in office, Fetterman was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington after experiencing symptoms he and those around him feared might indicate a stroke. Tests showed he did not have a stroke, and Fetterman was released after two nights in the hospital. On Feb. 15, after 43 days in office, Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment of depression. He is still there. Over the weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported that Fetterman "could remain hospitalized for more than a month."

New movie about a Bad Pooh, Ben Affleck's new Dunkin' ad and a new movie Air about the Air Jordan, new rules of etiquette and generational differences in parenting plus book, movie and television recommendations. Ben Affleck's Dunkin Donuts Super Bowl commercial: Grab me a glazed!  https://youtu.be/BBIX9FG6kZ0 Ben Affleck's new movie Air with Matt Damon:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgnqxQizrW8 Bitter Business Bureau:  CBS/Viacom Book “Unscripted” Big Shots Behaving Badly: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/books/review/unscripted-james-stewart-rachel-abrams.html    Bad Pooh: Who's bright idea was that?  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/movies/winnie-the-pooh-blood-honey-horror.html?searchResultPosition=1 The New Rules of Etiquette from New York Magazine's The Cut. https://www.thecut.com/article/tipping-rules-etiquette-rules.html Modern Parenting Trends Boomers Don't Understand: https://www.baby-chick.com/modern-parenting-trends-boomers-dont-understand/ Witness to History Monica Dolan! A nursing assistant at George Washington University Hospital when President Reagan was shot and came to her floor. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/us/dr-dennis-oleary-dead.html Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special links and promo codes:  Butcher Box https://butcherbox.com/sisters Use code sisters at checkout Rothys https://rothys.com/sisters Prose https://prose.com/sisters Entertaining Sisters: Dear Edward. The Book & The TV Show.   https://annnapolitano.com/dear-edward/ https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2022/12/apple-original-drama-dear-edward-from-emmy-award-winning-creator-jason-katims-sets-global-premiere-for-friday-february-3-2023-on-apple-tv/ Two B-movies that have A+endings:  Ask Me to Dance https://youtu.be/MtWgK4xjc6A Showing on American Airlines. Streaming on Hoopla Rumba Therapy or Rumba La Vie Feel-good comedy by French actor/director Frank Dubosc of a bus driver having a midlife crisis and tries to reunite with his daughter. https://youtu.be/zdcexv1FChs Streaming on Netflix Oscar Nominee on Amazon Video: Argentina 1985. A team of lawyers take on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship during the 1980s in a battle against odds. Great courtroom drama. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xOqgolOHPg Sign up for our weekly newsletter PEP TALK here: https://conta.cc/2OxTnog Go to the Satellite Sisters website here: https://satellitesisters.com SHOP the Satellite Sisters Shop here: https://www.cafepress.com/satellitesi... Subscribe to the Satellite Sisters YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkl... JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: -  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SatelliteSis... Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/satel... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satsisters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatSisters -  Email: hello@satellitesisters.com Lian Dolan on Instagram @liandolan: https://www.instagram.com/liandolan/ Liz Dolan on Instagram @satellitesisterliz: https://www.instagram.com/satellitesi... Julie Dolan on @Instagram @julieoldesister https://www.instagram.com/julieoldestsister/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized after feeling lightheaded while attending a Democratic retreat, his office said. Initial tests at George Washington University Hospital did not show evidence of a new stroke, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Richard Restak concurs with the 18th century British writer, Samuel Johnson, who once said, “The true art of memory is the art of attention.”A neurologist and neuropsychologist and expert on the human brain, Dr. Restak believes that all methods of nourishing and protecting one's memory entail the ability to focus attention. His favorite technique is turning words into visual images to establish what he calls a “memory path.”“Seeing something and converting the word or a sense into a picture, into a mental drawing, is the key to setting up memory,” he explains.Dr. Restak also advocates other paths for protecting one's memory - cooking (which can require organization and memorization of recipes), the use of technology (to support memory, not replace it), getting adequate sleep, playing games, avoiding fast food and trending toward vegetarianism, and exercising. Guest Bio:Dr. Richard Restak is a noted neurologist and neuropsychiatrist who has written extensively on the subject of the human brain.He is the author of 20 books, all on aspects of the brain, two of which were New York Times Best Sellers - The Brain (1984) and The Mind (1988). Both those books were turned into television series by the Public Broadcasting System.His most recent book, The Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind, published in 2021, is a cornucopia of information on memory and offers numerous suggestions for how individuals can enhance their memory and protect it from deteriorating.Dr. Restak earned degrees from Gettysburg College and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City and residencies at Georgetown University Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. Now 80, he still has a private practice in  neurology and neuropsychology and is a clinical professor of neurology at George Washington Hospital University School of Medicine and Health.Often appearing as a guest on television and radio shows, Dr. Restak has written articles for numerous newspapers and contributed entries on neuroscience and the brain to the Encyclopedia Brittanica and the Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. Thank you to our Cutting Edge Health supporters: CZTL Methylene Blue Get a $10 discount by using this link: https://cztl.bz?ref=3OqY9 on an order of $70 or more OR use this discount code at checkout: jane10 Renue by Science: 10% off NMN https://renuebyscience.com/product/pure-nmn-sublingual-powder-30-grams/ Enter jane10 at checkout for 10% off. Cutting Edge Health podcast website:  https://cuttingedgehealth.com/ Cutting Edge Health Social and YouTube: YouTube channel: youtube.com/@cuttingedgehealthpodcast Instagram - https://instagram.com/cuttingedgehealthpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Cutting-Edge-Health-Podcast-with-Jane-Rogers-101036902255756 Please note that the information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Cutting Edge Health podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Special thanks to Alan, Maria, Louis, and Nicole on the Cutting Edge Health team!

Impression: Saad and Travis follow Dr. Mohammed Fadlalla on a worldwide adventure starting in the Sudan, growing up in Northeast Ohio, studying at the University of Chicago, conducting research at The Cleveland Clinic, graduating from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completing residency training at the George Washington University Hospital before returning to Cincinnati to practice Hospitalist Medicine and eventually joining Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres). https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

President of the United States Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C. as he was returning to his limousine after a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton. Hinckley believed the attack would impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had developed an erotomanic obsession. Reagan was seriously wounded by a .22 Long Rifle bullet that ricocheted off the side of the presidential limousine and hit him in the left underarm, breaking a rib, puncturing a lung, and causing serious internal bleeding. He was close to death upon arrival at George Washington University Hospital but was stabilized in the emergency room, then underwent emergency exploratory surgery. He recovered and was released from the hospital on April 11. No formal invocation of sections #3 or #4 of the Constitution's 25th amendment (concerning the vice president assuming the president's powers and duties) took place, though Secretary of State Alexander Haig stated that he was "in control here" at the White House until Vice President George H. W. Bush returned to Washington from Fort Worth, Texas. White House press secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, and DC police officer Thomas Delahanty were also wounded. All three survived, but Brady had brain damage and was permanently disabled. His death in 2014 was considered a homicide because it was ultimately caused by his injury. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/art-mcdermott/support

Dr. Mona Siddiqui says she loves solving problems at the intersection of health policy, strategy, data and operations. After earning a medical degree from Johns Hopkins, a master's in public health with a focus on quantitative methods and data analysis from Harvard, and a master's in engineering from Stanford, Mona has dedicated her career towards using this unique skillset to improve healthcare.She served as a resident at George Washington University Hospital, Innovator-in-Residence at CMMI, and a member of the White House National Science and Technology Council, among other prominent roles. She also became the first ever Chief Data Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services where she led the effort to connect the nation's health care data through a new technology infrastructure, organizational management of data as an asset, and an enterprise training program for data science and AI. In her current role as SVP of enterprise clinical strategy and quality at Humana, she's applying the vast knowledge and experience she's gained towards one main objective: creating a better consumer experience in healthcare.During her conversation with Keith Figlioli on this episode of Healthcare is Hard, Mona shared her thoughts on several timely topics including:The critical, yet unglamorous work of organizing data. Mona recounts how she experienced the pain of not having access to the right information at the right time throughout her career and in her initial role at HHS where she was tasked with thinking about new solutions in the opioid epidemic. She and her team realized the enormous amount of disconnected data at other government organizations such as the Department of Justice and the Department of Labor, and began integrating it to develop a new and unique lens into the challenges they faced. She talks about how infrastructure issues like this are not glamorous, but create incredible opportunities to make a meaningful and lasting impact.Humana's evolution into a healthcare company. Over the past few years, Humana has forged partnerships with providers like Oak Street and Iora Health, acquired organizations including Kindred, the nation's largest provider of at-home healthcare services, and grown many other new initiatives organically. As its track record demonstrates, Humana is considering all options in its transition to a “payvider” and remaining focused on the key objective of creating better consumer experiences and improving healthcare outcomes. Mona discusses how this long-term evolution is still in progress, while notably referring to Humana now as a “healthcare company.”Connecting in-person and digital experiences. With the digital transformation of healthcare, and especially advancements made over the past two years, technology is now an inherent part of consumer experiences in healthcare. Mona remembers her time as a clinician and how she often didn't have the right infrastructure to give patients the support they needed. She talks about how Humana is in a unique position to think about a holistic set of experiences – not just for patients, put for providers too – and how to create them.Partnering with early-stage companies. For startups looking to make a difference in healthcare, Mona discusses what Humana is looking for in its partnerships and how to best work together. In clinical areas, she advises that Humana's largest focus is addressing the needs of the sickest people. She also points to the need for solutions that bring caregivers and families into the conversation, and those that create integrated experiences in home and community-based settings. Overall, the goal is to become more efficient at providing the right care at the right time.To hear Mona and Keith talk about these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders.

Urgent Care The Podcast, Archives (Originally Published on 9/24/2018) Dr. Joseph Mosquera has over 30 years of experience caring for the Latino community as a general practitioner in Newark, NJ. Dr.Mosquera is a graduate of Rutgers Medical School (now UMDNJ). He studied neurology at George Washington University Hospital and completed his residency and training in Internal Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center. He then went on to graduate from the University of Arizona Medical School's Program in Integrative Medicine in 2004. Dr. Mosquera is also a Harvard Medical School Fellowship graduate in Structural Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and is certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | drmosquera.com

A candid conversation on health topics affecting people of color with health care professionals who look like the population they serve. Guests for this segment are registered nurses: Louise Lee, RN (retired), Stephanie Lee Radler, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC and Cherrell Christian, United Medical Center, Washington, DC

Candida auris is a species of yeast that is increasingly becoming a hospital-acquired drug-resistant infection. Dr. Tara Palmore, the hospital epidemiologist at the George Washington University Hospital talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about this emerging pathogen and the risks it poses to vulnerable patients, why COVID-19 has made matters worse, and what's needed to stop it.

A jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 2004. She faces up to 65 years in prison. Former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers joins AC360 to discuss the verdict and explains why it was “a good day for justice.” Plus, the CDC predicts more than 44,000 new Covid-19 deaths over the next four weeks as cases continue to surge. The U.S. hit a seven-day average of 256,427 new coronavirus cases, blowing past the country's previous record. Dr. James Phillips is the Chief of Disaster Medicine at George Washington University Hospital. He tells AC360 the rise in cases is “unlike anything” he's ever seen, even at the peak of the prior surges. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, joins us to discuss this week's stories. President Biden has said that he will run again in 2024 if he is in good health. Also, we discuss supply chain and inflation problems, the president's approval ratings, and Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) effect on Congress.John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss legal cases of note. Some states are acting to mitigate the issue of all-white juries when the defendants are minorities. Also, the high-profile case involving the killing of Daunte Wright may be coming to a close as the jury completes its third day of deliberation.Dr. Gigi El-Bayoumi, professor of medicine at the George Washington University Hospital and founding director at the Rodham Institute at GWU, joins us to discuss covid. Omicron is spreading amongst both the vaccinated and unvaccinated. Also, the FDA authorizes the first pill to address covid and the WHO is recommending caution and preparation due to the dominance of the Omicron variant.Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," come together to talk foreign policy. The OSCE has come to another ceasefire agreement regarding Eastern Ukraine, but there are questions as to whether fascist elements in the unraveling Eastern European nation can be trusted to commit to such a thing. Also, Russia and China are working on high-tech weapons, the US and Ukraine opposed a UN condemnation of Nazis, President Putin spoke to the media, and President Biden's approval ratings are cratering.Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, and Kathy Kelly, American peace activist, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. We discuss the US Pentagon's history of recklessly killing civilians. Also, Saudi Arabia may be building ballistic missiles, the White House is working with Israel to develop a common strategy regarding Iran, and the UN is going to cut food aid to Yemen.

Dr. Gigi El-Bayoumi, professor of medicine at the George Washington University Hospital and founding director at the Rodham Institute at GWU, joins us to discuss covid. The omicron variant is causing great concern worldwide as its spread seems imminent and uncontrollable. Meanwhile, South African scientists claim that the newest variant may be following Theobald Smith's "law of diminishing virulence" as it has so far produced no hospitalizations and the symptoms are reported to be mild.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst, joins us to discuss the elections in Honduras. The US Empire is suspected of foul play as their 2009 far-right-wing coup government has been ousted in a blowout by the people of the Central American nation. Sputnik Analyst Wyatt Reed is on the ground for a detailed report.Dan Lazare, author, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the Solomon Islands. The US Empire's AUKUS coalition is suspected of orchestrating a coup in the Solomon Islands as the Beijing-friendly government sees Australian troops moving towards an illegal occupation.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss multiple problems in the EU. Germany has told the US empire that sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 project will cause problems between the two nations, but few expect the empire to accept the sovereignty of the Bavarian republic. Also, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov states that allegations that Russia plans to attack Ukraine are absurd.K.J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. China's goal in the Taiwan standoff with the US Empire appears to be deterrence through military strength. International security analysts are now arguing that the US would likely lose a military confrontation if it chose to attempt to defend Taiwan from the People's Liberation Army of China.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss Israel. A number of human rights groups in Europe are condemning Israel's most recent destruction of Palestinian homes. Also, hate crime attacks on Palestinian civilians by hostile Israeli settlers are on the rise.Yolian Ogdu, member of the Black Alliance for Peace and Horn of Africa Pan-Africans for Liberation and Solidarity, joins us to discuss Ethiopia. Recent information has come out that several Western diplomats are discussing their preference that the TPLF overthrow the democratically-elected government of Ethiopia. Also, the Ethiopian government is warning the US empire against spreading false information.Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch and author of "Danger in Society: Against Vaccine Passports,” joins us to discuss Julian Assange. A Spanish judge is complaining that the US Empire is stonewalling attempts to look into a private security firm that allegedly spied on Julian Assange. Also, The Guardian stands accused of sitting on a bombshell story about the persecuted journalist in service to US intelligence interests.

On September 27, 2020, Universal Health Services, spanning 400 facilities, which oversees The George Washington University Hospital, was the victim of the largest ransomware attack on a health care system in US history. In this episode, Dr. Courtney Paul recounts his experience and shares an action plan and resources for institutions to be proactive in anticipating a cyberattack.

Greg Palast, investigative reporter, joins us to discuss the California recall election and the Democrats' new election bill. California Governor Gavin Newsom easily defeated Republican challenger Larry Elder in a recall election. Also, will the Democrats bypass the filibuster to enact their signature legislation? Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been completed and the last obstacle is to obtain the proper certifications. The Russophobic leaders in the Baltic States are working to thwart the operation. In response to the issue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently stated "I was once again convinced that they are trying to adapt the entire policy of the European Union to the views, tastes, and manners of this Russophobic minority,"Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss General Milley and former President Trump. A new book states that General Mark Milley was concerned over the possibility of President Trump attacking China and took significant steps to frustrate the possibility of that outcome. Was this a valiant act of heroism or an illegal coup? Did Milley also use this opportunity to stop the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as Trump had ordered?Kathy Kelly, American peace activist, joins us to discuss Pentagon spending. According to recent reports, upwards of 14 trillion dollars was spent by the Pentagon since 9/11. At least half of that sum was sucked up by contractors, with corporate giants such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon gobbling up the lion's share.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss US sanctions and China. China is dealing a significant blow to the sanctions policy of the US empire. A major blow to the sanctions against Venezuela seems to be in the offing as China seems poised to revive the oil industry of the Bolivarian republic.Ajamu Baraka, former VP candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss the recent earthquake in Haiti and the issue of the international response bringing neoliberal economic pain to the people of the island nation. Dr. Gigi El-Bayoumi, professor of medicine at George Washington University Hospital and founding director at Rodham Institute at GWU, joins us to discuss vaccine hesitancy. Dr. El-Bayoumi discusses some of the reasons for vaccine hesitancy and whether these obstacles can be overcome. Also, the team discusses what the surveys show as the main reasons for people refusing the vaccine.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss North Korea. North and South Korea have both fired missiles into the sea recently, as the two Peninsula nations may be falling back into a downward spiral of relations.

Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Afghanistan. There are reports of multiple deaths and injuries outside of Kabul airport as suicide bombers seem to have taken advantage of the chaos. Multiple outlets are reporting that US service personnel are among the wounded.Dr. Gigi El-Bayoumi, professor of medicine at George Washington University Hospital and founding director at Rodham Institute at GWU, joins us to discuss covid. The Delta variant has taken a firm grip on the US, as emergency rooms are filling up and numbers are returning to pre-vaccination levels. Also, the Chicago police union is pushing back against a vaccine mandate for city employees.Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss Facebook. The powerful social media company has signaled that it is considering the formation of an election commission. The group will potentially include scholars and policy experts who will act as an advisory board on issues related to misinformation and political ads. Facebook currently uses the Atlantic Council, a NATO-funded think-tank, to advise it on similar issues. Outside observers are concerned that the social media company will censor valid reporting that opposes the US State Department's narrative.Miko Peled, author and activist, joins us to discuss Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Benett is in Washington, DC, meeting with high-level officials regarding Iran. The hawkish advocate for military intervention has reportedly said that he is speeding up plans to launch a military strike on the Islamic Republic and pushing for more unconventional attacks on Iranian targets.Ricardo Vaz, political analyst and editor at Venezuelanalysis.com, joins us to discuss Venezuela. The Orinoco Tribune is reporting that "Venezuela has submitted to the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) a new report containing evidence on the damage caused by the illegal sanctions." The report also presents evidence that the US and EU are taking punitive actions to intentionally cause suffering to the Venezuelan people.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the US empire. A new report shows that the US has spent approximately 2.3 trillion dollars on the Afghanistan invasion and occupation. Also, the US empire has over 750 bases scattered across 81 countries, which come at great cost to the citizens of the US and the nations being occupied.Carlos Castaneda, immigration lawyer, joins us to discuss immigration. A recent Supreme Court decision suggests that the Department of Homeland Security made an error when it rescinded a Trump-era immigration policy, but does not clearly articulate the nature of the error. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss issues related to labor. A significant number of employees are being forced to sign non-competition agreements restricting their ability to maximize their knowledge and skills to the best of their ability for compensation. Also, we discuss Amazon's war on organized labor.

It is estimated that 750,000 Americans are affected by kidney failure each year. Through the process of dialysis, healthcare professionals are able to replicate some of the major functions performed by kidneys which in turn help prolong patients' lives. Join us and our guest, Tara Millson DNP, CIC, Director of Infection Prevention at the George Washington University Hospital, as we discuss infection prevention in dialysis and how this disease is more prevalent in diverse or low-income communities, who are more likely to suffer from a healthcare associated infection. Hosted by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE About our Guest: Tara Millson, DNP, CIC, Director of Infection Prevention at the George Washington University Hospital Tara Millson is the Director of Infection Prevention at the George Washington University Hospital. Tara has more than 10 years clinical nursing experience and more than 8 years' experience in infection prevention and control. Tara is active with local and national APIC and currently serves as the vice chair for the Practice Guidance Committee. She has presented at several professional and research conferences on various topics related to infection prevention, and she is a published author in the field. Tara is certified in infection control (CIC), and has a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) in infection prevention from Loyola University Chicago.

In this episode, Founder of Science PT, Dr. Erik Meira, PT, DPT, talks about his campaign platform as the President-Elect of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, and the many components of this platform. Today, Erik talks about his roles within the academy over the past 15 years, his formal 5-year strategic plan, creating an executive board separate from the executive committee, and creating a research agenda. What is the overarching vision for the academy? Who is on the executive committee, and how is the executive board chosen? Erik elaborates on organisational structures and boundaries, and embracing the tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways “If you look at any 1 or 2 year period, it’ll look like things are getting done, but when you look over a longer period of time, you’ll see a lot of what gets published kind of has a circular nature to it.” “You have to build the boundaries of your sandbox, and then let the person play in the sandbox.” “Not every great presenter is a great leader, and not every great leader is a great presenter.” “Not everybody wants to keep progressing and keep pursuing, and somebody stepping back should not be slighted and that should not be seen as a negative.” “Somebody turning something down today does not mean that you shouldn’t offer it to them tomorrow.” “Nobody can be you better than you. Remember that. And that goes two ways - remember that the person that you’re talking to is also not you. They don’t have a brain that works like you, thinks like you, and sees things like you, and they’re trying to be the best person that they are as well.” “We all have different perspectives, and that’s okay.”   More about Erik Meira Erik Meira is a consultant physical therapist in Portland, Oregon. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with extensive experience in the management of sports injuries at many different levels. He also created and oversees the PT Podcast Network. The son of an engineer and a school teacher, he developed a love of science at a young age often running home experiments comparing/contrasting the effectiveness of products such as detergents and preservatives. Before beginning physical therapy school he studied philosophy and psychology while geeking out on chemistry and physics courses. Although he follows medical science professionally, he is a fan of all fields of science, particularly particle physics and astrophysics. He began his rehab training at the University of Florida where he had the opportunity to be a student athletic trainer with Gator Football. After finishing his physical therapy degree, he moved on to The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC where he overhauled the patient education program and became a physical therapy adviser to the GWU Medical School. After moving to Portland, OR he started his own private practice Elite Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine now called Black Diamond Physical Therapy. He also founded and directed the Northwest Society for Sports Medicine, a group of regional sports medicine providers who provided continuing education, professional support, and community outreach in the Pacific Northwest. Erik is extremely active in the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT), currently serving as the Representative at Large on the Executive Committee. In 2008 he helped initiate, organize, and then chair the Hip Special Interest Group. From 2012-2019, he was the Sports Section Program Chair for Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) for AASPT. He has authored several articles and textbook chapters, and has lectured at conferences around the world sponsored through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Physical Therapy Association, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, covering topics such as the hip, knee, shoulder, exercise prescription, returning athletes to sport, science application, and ethics in practice. He is a frequent consultant to professional and collegiate sports teams and individual professional athletes.   Suggested Keywords AACPT, Campaign, Opportunities, Strategy, Learning, Sports, Physiotherapy, Research, PT, Health, Therapy, Architecture, DEI, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Problem-Solving,   To learn more, follow Erik at: Website:          https://thesciencept.com Podcast:          https://ptinquest.com                         https://ptpodcast.com Instagram:       @erikmeirapt Twitter:            @erikmeira   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website:                      https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:          https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-smart/id532717264 Spotify:                        https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud:               https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher:                       https://www.stitcher.com/show/healthy-wealthy-smart iHeart Radio:               https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-healthy-wealthy-smart-27628927   Read the Full Transcript Here:  Speaker 1 (00:01): Hey, Eric, welcome to the podcast. I am happy to have you on. Speaker 2 (00:06): Thank you so much, Karen. It's a, an honor to be here. Speaker 1 (00:10): I know it's so nice to see you, even though we're not in person, hopefully one of these one of these years, maybe next year fingers crossed. We'll be able to see each other in person. Speaker 2 (00:20): Yep. Fingers crossed for sure. Yeah. I'm looking forward to it. It's I can only do so much zoom. I so much prefer being in person with people to do to do conversations and to do a teaching as well. Speaker 1 (00:32): Oh yeah. Teaching is, I mean, what a, it's just a whole different ball game when you're on zoom or whatever platform you're using. So Eric, today, you're on the podcast to talk about your campaign platform. So for people who don't know, Eric is a present elect candidate for the American Academy of sports physical therapy, which is part of the American physical therapy association. Did I get all that right? Speaker 2 (01:05): Yes, that's right. We're one of the academies, one of the components of the AP TA. Speaker 1 (01:09): Right? So you are here to talk about your campaign platform. So I'm going to hand the mic over to you and I want you to let the listeners know what are the components of your campaign platform? Speaker 2 (01:24): Sure. I, I, I really appreciate that. Yeah. So first to clarify, some people have the question, what's the difference between a president and a president elect and for the for the American Academy of sports, physical therapy, the AAS PT our president is elected to serve one term as the president elect. So kind of the president and waiting under the current president for one year, so that the transition is smoother when that happens and then they serve a three-year term after that. And so a little bit of my background is I've, I've been involved in I've been involved with the Academy for, for, you know, well, over a decade, I've been in leadership positions within the Academy continuously for the last 15 years. And so that's everything from just being a member of a, of a committee moving up to, I founded a special interest group. Speaker 2 (02:17): I then was the chair of a special interest group moved on to be the, the section programming chair. So I was involved with all of the the academies program at combined sections meeting did that for about six years. And then the last two years I'd been serving on the executive committee as a representative at large. So I have a, I have a huge history with this Academy and a lot of the things that a lot of the changes that have been made over those last 15 years, I've been very involved with and really trying to move things forward. And so one of the reasons I'm running for, for president elect at this point point is to try to kind of complete the mission, so to speak and, and really help set the Academy up for, for the future. We're, we're coming up on 50 years of, of existing as an Academy. Speaker 2 (03:08): Or as a component, we used to be a section like most of the other components. And now what I'm looking for is, you know, what's the next 50 years look like, are we set up for, for that future? So the first thing that I'd like to, I actually have five points that I'm highlighting for my campaign. The first one is I would like to create a formal five-year strategic plan that systematically, it gives us something to systematically work towards for our goals over time. And, and so, you know, the Academy has traditionally had strategic planning as a component of what it does, but it has never actually put forward a formal announcement to the members to say in five years, this is where we would like to be as, as a target. And that's something that I think can be really useful for, for a component to have to give a little bit of guidance to. Speaker 1 (04:05): And if, if you are elected, how will you go about implementing that? Speaker 2 (04:10): Yeah, so a five-year strategic plan. So currently the executive committee does a strategic planning meeting once a year to set basically the agenda for the next year. And so what this would be is actually sitting down and going over where would we want to be in the next five years? And that would be a process of, of actually first, you know, surveying the members, talking to members, trying to get that information of where are we going to go, want to go pitching ideas to the members, to get some feedback from that and then putting it together and setting it forward. And, and again, you'll notice it's a five-year plan. Our terms are only three years. And so that's kind of the point is something that outlives any one executive committee and is something that really is looking to kind of go past that one. Speaker 2 (04:57): One of the other points that I'm kind of looking at exploring is creating a separate executive board separate from the executive committee, which is an organizational strategy that a couple of other components have used as well, but it's also very common in associations in general. And so the idea there would be you know, I, I see this in the future as being something that the executive committee would work to create a five-year strategic plan. And then that would be reviewed by an executive board who would then have potentially have voting power to to approve such a plan and, and look at going through implementing the strategy. Speaker 1 (05:36): And so can you tell the listeners what, what is made up of the executive committee, who is on that executive committee within the organization, and then how would that executive board be chosen? Speaker 2 (05:52): So right now the Academy just has an executive committee and a lot of times within the Academy, they use the term executive board and executive committee interchangeably. And that's not always the case necessarily. So our current executive committee is made up of five elected positions. They are the main elected positions of the Academy. The other elected positions are our nominating committee. And so these are the elected officials. There's five of them and they, they make all, they do all the decision-making for the Academy. And that's, I mean, that's great. You want people who are voted in to be making the decisions you don't want, just, you know, all appointments across the board like that. And so the problem that that sometimes can create is, you know, they get into, they can get into the weeds of dealing with the nuance and the details and all of these things. Speaker 2 (06:44): And a lot of times decisions, especially in a large component like ours sometimes they're very nuanced, complex, challenging. They're not easy to kind of educate out on a sound so to speak. And so what an executive board would do first off that would be made up of all of the members of the executive committee would also serve on the board. But then you add additional members that are representative of the rest of the Academy to allow additional conversations that would happen like once a year, for example, of all right, we've been working on a bunch of stuff for the last year. Here's what we're going to bring forward. And again, this would be, this is how it's working towards our five-year plan. This is the, these are the issues. Here's a really tough decision that we're up against that we've had lots of conversations we brought in outside consultants. Speaker 2 (07:35): We've, we've had again, conversations after conversations, and now we need to convince the board that this decision is the right decision. And the example here would be well, if that board disagrees, this is where again, these are things that would have to be figured out in designing a board. Would they have the authority to block an executive committee or would it just be, Hey, we're just going to go on down on record that we don't think this is a good idea. And the board, you know, is, is doing this alone. And again, just, just being a little more transparent with that. So those other members, you would want it to, you know, you think of all the different components of a, of an Academy. And, you know, we have, like, we have practice, we have research, we have education within our Academy, we also have early career professionals. Speaker 2 (08:26): We also have diversity equity and inclusion as its own part of it. And then we have our SIGs as well. So I could see a representative from, from, you know, all those different committees. So, you know, practice research these could be, the chairs would sit on that and, and there could be a conversation about whether or not those would become elected right now, they're appointed positions and then and DEI and early career professional. So we get all of those voices having a strong voice and then maybe a, an at-large position, which could be a SIG chair, or a couple of SIG chairs could serve in that role there. And, and then, you know, they kind of get that opportunity to be heard, but again, it's still kind of behind closed doors, but it expands that ability to have those conversations out and, and get more advising for an executive committee. Speaker 1 (09:18): Got it. And, and because the you've got the, these people on an executive board that are part of these different sections within the Academy, I would then imagine that you can get some more input and feedback from the members. So it sounds like, and you can correct me if I'm wrong. You're trying to allow the members of the Academy have a bigger voice in the decisions made by the, by the executive board. Speaker 2 (09:43): Exactly. Cause one of the issues we have is, you know, we have an Academy that's, you know, seven between seven and 8,000 members in any given time during the year, there are definitely fluctuations and all being represented by five people and five people that, you know, yes, they were elected their position and they do know a lot of people within the Academy. They can go talk to those people, but then you have a tendency of just talking to the friends of the executive committee, for example. And so the more, the more kind of diverse voices you can get into the conversation the better. And, and again, if you have an executive board that has a very unified voice, well, that's a very strong position that you would be taking as opposed to a more divisive type position than these would be things that would probably have to have more of a conversation. Speaker 1 (10:28): Okay. All right. I like it. Let's move on to, you've got, you said you had a, a couple of things within your plan. So we talked about a five year strategic plan and executive board. What else? Speaker 2 (10:40): So the other thing I'd love to see is creating a research agenda and that would be to kind of lay a roadmap for the research needs of our members and explore our ability to drive this research potentially through some Academy funding as well. And so, you know, research and science, that's something that I hold very dear. I it's, it's you know, pretty much everything that I kind of geek out about, you know, in particular. And I hear a lot from, especially our early career researchers, but then other researchers as well, especially the ones that are running smaller labs of of how a lot of times, it's hard to know what is kind of useful information from clinicians or what the true path is to get to what we want to know. And then I hear from the clinicians on the other side, you know, I've been practicing over 20 years and there's a lot of things that I don't feel like we've made much progress much real progress over my career and, and it can get kind of frustrating. Speaker 2 (11:35): And, and what I mean by that is if you look at any one, like, like one or two year period, it'll look like things are getting done, but then when you look over a longer period of time, you'll see that a lot of what gets published kind of has a circular nature to it. So they, they're kind of revisiting some of the same questions, not really doing a very thorough job of answering that. And what I mean by that is a lot of times, you know, a group will have, it's like, look, we only have one study that we can do. We're going to try to answer as many questions with this one study as we can. And what ends up happening is it's so diluted that they don't really answer any question really thoroughly for the future. And again, this is looking for where are we going to be 20 years from now with this information? Speaker 2 (12:20): I understand that small steps are frustratingly slow, but that's where we actually make a difference long-term. And so creating a research agenda would basically take clinicians X are some of our researchers. And then ideally also methodologist that they're, they're what we call meta scientists. So people who study this study the science of studying information. And so making sure studies are designed appropriately making sure that replication is being set up, making sure that a study isn't biting off more than it can chew. And so in a research agenda can lay out here are the next five steps that we need to see to go towards what we're trying to get done. And then researchers can look at that. It can be published publicly, and they can look at that and say, Oh, I can actually step in right here. And the thinking here is if you have a large Academy kind of endorsing that these are studies we'd like to see done, that should increase the value again from the publishing side where journals would look at it and say, Oh, well, you know, this is a study that was very well executed. Speaker 2 (13:24): That answers the question specifically that was asked by an Academy. This is going to be cited in future studies. This is something we'd want to publish. So kind of putting those incentives kind of on both ends of it. Speaker 1 (13:36): Got it. So kind of using the Academy as maybe a jumping off point for ideas for future studies, given the input from the members and what they're seeing clinically and what they would like to see, continue on in the research. Speaker 2 (13:49): Yeah, exactly. And so part of that too, is, you know as a clinician, you might say, you know what, I would just love to have an answer to this right here. And it may seem really simple to the clinician of, I don't see why that's a hard thing to answer. And that's where the research community can go, come in and say, all right, well, if you want to answer that, you actually have to start with this very simple question way over here that you're not even thinking about. And so we're going to start there and lay the path so that clinicians can also see where are we on this path to see what do we know and how does this actually develop over time? And I think that that's a huge value both for, for the practitioner and for the researcher, Speaker 1 (14:27): Right? And, and on the research side. So obviously the clinician side. Great. Cause we're getting some of what we're seeing every day put into the research from the researchers side. It's Hey this is what we're seeing. You get an endorsement from the from the Academy and maybe it will maybe it will allow you to have a greater chance of being published. I don't know. That's not that I'm not phrasing that in the best way. You could probably phrase it better. Speaker 2 (15:01): Put it is, I would say that it makes their research more translational. So it's showing that. And, and so, and I think this is something that researchers sometimes struggle with where they're, they're trying to kind of dress up the clinical application side of things to make it more clinically applicable. So it gets that, that, that, that translation, but by doing that, it actually kind of dilutes their, the quality of the study, so to speak because there's certain looking at too many things. And so by getting that opportunity for the research community to say, Hey, it may not look clinically relevant yet, but it's going to be. And so then they're part of that clinical relevance as a package. So instead of one study trying to answer everything, you would have a suite of studies that actually lays your foundation for, for gives you a good foundation for knowledge. Speaker 2 (15:57): And, and I'd like to stress. I mean, there are plenty of, of research labs in our profession that are doing this themselves and doing a phenomenal job of that. And this wouldn't necessarily be for them. It's just, we have a lot of questions to answer. And there's a lot of, of again, some of these smaller labs and early career researchers that are looking to jump in and, and, and even some, you know, research clinicians who are like, Oh, I can, I can do a 10 person study that answers this one little, very finely asked question. If it's laid out for me, I can then take that and run with it, or simply just do a replication of it. Speaker 1 (16:36): And how does this look practically running through the Academy? How does this happen Speaker 2 (16:44): Here would be, you know, somebody would bring it forward an idea, for example, and there would be, you know, we do have a research committee they would start organizing around a couple of research questions and right off the bat. And, you know, I posted this on my blog this idea around a research agenda and I did get some people actually contacted me through my contact form saying, Hey, this sounds really awesome. Are you thinking about, you know, a return to play after ACL? It's like, well, sure. Are you thinking about Achilles repairs? Sure. Again, it's we lay out the agenda and the idea here would be that they would also be living, breathing documents, so to speak that would be revisited every year or every two years. And Hey, where are we? The idea, you know, you lay it all out and then as things get done, you know, you things get checked off the list, so to speak it just gives us a way to have kind of a repository for, for thoroughness that I think is often beyond the scope of a, of a large lab. Speaker 2 (17:42): And this is where, you know, even large labs can step in and say, wow, there's a ton of basic science work that got done by lots of little entities. Now we're going to swoop in and we're going to collect 500 subjects and we're going to now do an effectiveness study based off of all of the solid foundation that was laid out for us. So we didn't have to do year after year of sequential studies. We have a base of studies that we can now just move forward. Speaker 1 (18:11): Got it, got it. So you're looking at this from the Academy standpoint as being a repository of ideas that early career researchers, clinician researchers, smaller labs can go in and say, Hmm, I think I can, I think I can handle this. I'm going to pull this out and I'm going to see what I can do. I'm going to try and create a study. Speaker 2 (18:30): Exactly. And this is also one of, some of our really, you know, big, big names. So to speak. Researchers can look down and go, no, no, no, no, no. That's, that's not how you design that study for something I can use. I would need you to also do this here. And then our research committee and our methodologists might even kick back to them and say, Oh, I understand that what you're actually doing is adding another study in between not necessarily trying to do too much with one study. And so again, this is where it's creating a sounding board that all these people can have these conversations. Speaker 1 (19:01): Got it. Okay. All right. I think I understand it now. Thank you. Sorry for asking so many questions. Speaker 2 (19:07): No, no, of course. And then ultimately, you know, the name of the game is almost always funding. So if, if we can then set up some, some grants, for example, to say, you know, we want to, we have money set aside to pay for this next step. And then, you know, people can pitch the ideas to us. We can do like a register report process where we would review the study before it was even starting to collect data to say, Oh, this looks beautiful. We're going to, we're going to give you money to complete this. Speaker 1 (19:35): Got it. All right. Sounds like a plan. Okay. So what else is on your platform? Speaker 2 (19:42): So another thing I'd like to see is creating more structure to our organization. So something that, you know, as I mentioned, we just had the four, you know, executive committee members, and then we've had other we've had committees over the years, as I've said, I've served on a lot of those. But a lot of times what ends up happening is that everything ends up having to go through the executive committee for final approval for every single step. And, and I understand the need for that. I mean, these are the elected officials, these are the ones making the decisions, but when you get to a Academy, as large as ours, it kind of can start to smack a little bit of micromanagement and making it that if you've ever been in a, in an environment where you're feeling micromanaged, it really feels like your hands are tied, your creativity is stifled and you can't really give to the, to the institution if you're in that situation like that. Speaker 2 (20:33): And so the way that that gets solved is actually to have better defined roles that people are stepping into. So our, we have a new membership engagement director, Jamie little, who's just absolutely phenomenal. And he's been with us for the last year. And one of the things that he likes to point out is you have to create, you have to build the boundaries of your sandbox and then let the person play in the sandbox. But you, you give them a lane to be in so that they feel confident in what they're doing and feel supported in what they're doing, not just giving them like a very vague instruction and then say, then come back to me and show me what you got. And then I'm going to change everything anyway, but really empower them to say, Hey, here's, here's the goal. Speaker 2 (21:23): Here's generally what, you know, what your role is to say, like the chair of the practice committee or the chair of the education committee. And, you know, let's see what you can do. And you know, as long as it's not too far out in left field, we're going to support, support that all the way through. And so since I've been on the executive committee, we've expanded the leadership opportunities for our SIG members. So SIGs used to just have a chair in a, in a vice chair, and now they also have a practice lead and education league, a membership league, and a communication lead, all opportunities for people to step in and take leadership roles and allows us to to let people demonstrate what they can do in the Academy. And I mean, the beauty of it is I, these people, when they step into these roles, I don't know who half of them are. I've never heard of them. And I think that is awesome. That's not me trying to think of somebody to fill this role. That's somebody who stepped up and said, I want to do this role. And of course, some of them are not going to do very well, but a lot of them are really going to demonstrate who they are and what they can do. And it's an opportunity to to let our members really kind of, kind of contribute to the Academy. Speaker 1 (22:35): Yeah. And it also sounds like you're developing a bit of like a leadership development pipeline. Speaker 2 (22:40): That's exactly right. Yeah. And that's where, you know, and that, that gets to the final. One of my points is and embracing the tenants of diversity, equity and inclusion, and make sure that that applies to all of our members and our future members. And that's going to ultimately make our Academy a better overall. And again, this is the thing that, you know, people get, they get hung up on. And again, diversity equity inclusion typically noted as DEI is kind of the popular initialism that's used now. People get hung up on, Oh, well, that's referring to minorities. Oh, that's referring to gender. It's like that also refers to early young professionals, older professionals people who otherwise don't, you know, quote unquote fit into the to the, the, the club, the cliques, so to speak. And we just want to make sure that we're embracing of all the different voices that are within our Academy and make sure that they, they feel they feel represented and they feel seen. Speaker 2 (23:45): And so, you know, you mentioned leadership development. That's definitely one part of it. And a lot of components, a lot of times leadership and, and presentation. So like getting up at a conference and speaking a lot of times they're kind of shoved together as the same thing and not every great presenter is a great leader and not every great leader is a great presenter. So we don't want to fault people for being really strong on one, but not so great on the other. And so we want to create two opportunities for the, the face of our Academy, which is our leadership and our presenters to develop as, as again, as leaders. And then as people who are getting into more of the education side. Speaker 1 (24:29): Right. And like you said, they don't have to be the same person that's right. So you can speak on behalf of the Academy, let's say it's at CSM, or maybe even an international conference, something like that as, as a representative. But it doesn't mean that you're the president of the Academy, nor does it mean because you're on the executive board, you get to speak at these different places. It has to be something that is earned, not just given for the position that you're in. Speaker 2 (24:59): Yeah. And so that's, that's another definition of diversity is playing to your strengths. So not trying to make one person do everything, but try to find the best person for that job regardless of who they are. And it may be that they're really good at one thing, and they're not so great at other things, instead of trying to shoe horn them into things that, that they're not gonna Excel at, let them really shine where they, where they can shine. And, and again, you know, we're an Academy between seven and 8,000 members. We don't need to have one person doing everything. It's really an opportunity that lots of people can step up and fill different roles. And, and I think that's just, it's just great for all of us. Speaker 1 (25:37): Absolutely. And it also makes people feel like they're wanted. Yes. Yeah. And that's important because there's nothing worse than not feeling wanted. Speaker 2 (25:47): The other thing too is, you know, I'm a, I'm a big data guy, big analytics guy. And so one of the things that we used DEI in particular for, and this was a little over a year ago when we put together a task force to look at it. And that, that was the mission of the task force was to see what do our demographics, how do our demographics break down along gender and along race race identity. And the simple thing is you can just look at those numbers of the membership and then how do our leaders break down by gender and by racial identity. And then how do our presenters break down in the same way? And so in some respects, we had very, very good matches you know, specifically CSM presenters were pretty well representative specifically in gender, not quite so much when it came to race. Speaker 2 (26:50): So we're able to say gender is pretty well addressed from the CSM side. Now that doesn't mean there's, there's not future issues or not some issues still to be solved, but it looked much better for example. But then when we looked at leadership and we looked at some of our other, other events, we had some bigger issues around that specifically. And so, you know, a lot of people will say, Oh, so, you know, are you saying that you know, some of your leaders are racist or massage? Monistic, it's like, no, that's not how this works. What it means is that there's something at play here that is restricting equity and inclusion because of all things being equal, it should balance itself out in that way. And, and, and again, looking at the way CSM programming was selected it was intentionally set up to try to increase the number of submissions in and then trying to go strictly based off of the merit of the submissions and the quality of the speakers and not trying to read into it anymore. Speaker 2 (27:52): And it kind of organically started to sort itself out. And so this is where, you know, when we look from leadership, well, if you have an Academy of 7,000 plus people, and you only have five elected positions, a couple of nominating committee, a couple SIG chairs, there's just not a lot of opportunity for people to step up and have a path to leadership. And so that's why we expanded the leadership opportunities within our SIGs. Again, a little more low risks low stakes opportunities for people to step in demonstrate their, their abilities. And then if they want to pursue further, they have an opportunity. And that's the other thing to remember is not everybody wants to keep progressing and keep pursuing. And somebody stepping back and saying, I don't want to do that, is that should not be slighted. And that should not be seen as a negative either. Speaker 1 (28:40): You, I was just going to say that, darn it. I was just going to say, then that person can make the decision if they want to continue further, is this for them? Is it not? But it at least gives people the opportunity to make that decision for themselves. Speaker 2 (28:57): Yeah. And not only that, when, when talking from a leadership perspective, what leaders have to understand is that somebody turning something down today does not mean that you shouldn't offer it to them tomorrow. And so you may offer somebody an opportunity. They'll say, you know what? I just don't have time for that right now, I'm going to have to pass. And, you know, a lot of times people are advised, you know, never say no, because you never know what it's going to lead to. It's like, okay, well then it's, you're just encouraging people to take on way more than they should be doing. And then you end up with a handful of people doing everything. And so a good, a good developing leader is someone who recognizes, you know, I'm not in a good spot right now to take that on, to do it justice. Speaker 2 (29:37): So I'm going to pass for now. But then when another opportunity comes around, you know, bring it back to them and, and keep, keep asking. That's cause a lot of times, you know, especially when we talk you know, women in the workforce in particular, a lot of times they may be, you know, stepping back a little bit with you know, child-rearing and things like that. Which, which honestly, I don't understand why men wouldn't be doing the same thing, but this is where they may not want to be engaged in that way for a year or two, but then they need the opportunity to step back into it. It's not a matter of, Oh, well they just say no to stuff. So we don't ask them anymore. That's not really fair to people. Speaker 1 (30:17): No. And that's, I think it's so important is to remember that you have to ask because a lot of people feel like maybe they're not smart enough. They don't know enough people, but boy, they really want to try and get involved, but no one really asked them. Yep. So if you don't ask someone, you may be missing out on some great opportunities that that person can bring to the table. Great ideas. So I'm a huge fan of just asking and then if they say no, then you circle back and you ask again, and if they say, no, you keep circling back and circling back. That's what I did as part of the nominating committee for the private practice section. It was just a lot of circling back, a lot of conversations and sometimes long conversations, you know, because it's not like if someone says, Oh, no, I don't want to. I'm always like, okay, tell me why. Tell me, you know, tell me more, tell me what the barriers are now and what might that look like in a year or two, just so that we have, you know, a good also repository of people who we know want to serve this Academy or the section or component or whatever you want to call them. Speaker 2 (31:34): Yeah. And that's where and I like how you, how you put that at the asking the question of, okay, well, you know, can you explain why not now, again, assuming it's not a personal issue. And they may say, you know, I'm, I'm just not really good with this one part of that job. And it might be, Oh, we can get somebody else to do that. You know, that that's not a problem. As a matter of fact, there's another opportunity for another person to step up into a role. And so, you know, hearing them out from that perspective. I remember when I took over as programming chair for CSM, we greatly expanded, you know, we went from, I think it was eight or nine sessions that we offered at CSM. And then I took over and it was like 36. So it was like full, you know, big explosion. Speaker 2 (32:19): And it was more, a matter of APA had always offered us that, those number of slots and we just turned them down. We just wanted to do one every, every block and not program against ourselves. And I was like, Hey, if they're going to get us a spot, I'm going to throw people up there. And it was difficult the first year because we didn't have enough submissions to support that, but I wanted to set the precedent. No, no, no, we are going to do this. And so I then had to get on the phone and walk around at conferences and say, Hey, can you submit something on this, this or that? Or why aren't you submitting something on this, this and that. And the most common answer I got back was, Oh, I didn't, I didn't know that, that anybody wanted me to submit something like that. I didn't know that you guys were interested in that. It's like, no, yes, we are definitely interested in that and pleased and trying to lay things out. And then of course stressing that. There's a difference between me asking and me accepting, you know, a lot of times it's just, Hey, give me some missions so that we have something to work with here. And we don't have to accept, you know, necessarily the same speakers over and over, but because of that opportunity to do that. Speaker 1 (33:24): Yeah. Amazing. And now, Eric, what would you say when looking at this platform? So we have five-year strategic plan, creating research agendas, expanding organizational structure, creating an executive board and embracing the, and progressing the tenants of DEI. What is sort of the over arching vision in your mind for the Academy? Speaker 2 (33:49): So what I'm trying to do is really set things up for and the term that I've been using since I came on as, as representative at large, as well as my big thing is, is architecture. So I'm trying to set up kind of a scaffolding for our members to inhabit and to, and that is set up in such a way that the Academy can move forward into the future with the ability to be adaptable as things are changing, but also to be strong at the same time. And, and that's something that I think having things laid out, you know, I mentioned five-year strategic plan. That's where I would start. And then I would love to see, you know, a 10 what's the 10 year strategic plan. What's the 20 year strategic plan. I mean, that was something that, you know, we just passed a 2020 which, which turned out to be a different year than I think we were anticipating. Speaker 2 (34:38): But back in 2000, that was vision 2020. That was the APA made a strategic plan of where we want to be in 20 years. And I think people forget how important strategic planning is. You know, there's a lot of decisions that happen in the course of a year within any organization. And a lot of times there could be three or four perfectly acceptable, you know, courses that could be taken you know, decision courses that can be taken on one of those, you know, big decisions that need to be made, but one of them may support the strategic plan down the road better so that when you're making that next decision, it's going to build off of the previous one, as opposed to just solving the problem that's in front of you. And so making sure again, kind of like that research agenda, making sure that what you're doing today is something that can be built upon tomorrow. Speaker 2 (35:33): We're never finished. It's never the end. It's never, we've just solved it. It's how does this set us up for the next thing that we're going to be doing, you know, down the line and, and intentionally laying that out. And, and so some people will ask, well, w w so, so how locked in is this five-year plan? It's like, no, it's, it can be amended as we go. I mean, that's, that's kind of the whole point of it. It's just that we have some sort of a vision going forward with that. And so again, it's more trying to set things up, not for me, not even for the, our, our younger members, but for the members that haven't even joined yet that they have a path through their career, through our Academy, that our Academy supports them every step of that way. And they feel like they're involved as they go through. Speaker 1 (36:22): Yeah. And if 2020 taught us anything, it's that amendments are probably needed on any five-year plan. So if it's locked in, it's locked in and it can't be changed, then we're all in a lot of trouble. Speaker 2 (36:33): Exactly. Right. Yeah. Everything has to be flexible. Speaker 1 (36:36): Yeah. Everything needs some fluidity to it these days. That's for sure. Well, Eric what, what are the things that you want the listeners to take away from this and to think about the possibilities of you being president of the Academy? Speaker 2 (36:53): Well, what I would say is you know, I was elected as a representative at large a couple of years ago because I'm, I'm a regular old member. I don't have a PhD. I'm not a, you know, I have not taught in a S you know, as a school or anything like that. Not academic, not a researcher. I owned a private practice for almost 20 years. Just sold it. I work with patients day in and day out. I'm not, again, I'm not conducting research, I'm not doing these things. I do continuing education. I talk to a lot of physical therapists. I do a lot of mentoring across across the country and across the world with other sports physical therapists. I know this world inside and out, and what I'm trying to do is bring forward an entity that supports that. Speaker 2 (37:50): Ultimately, it's not that it supports the researchers. It does support the researchers, but that's not the mission. It's not supporting the clinicians either. It does support the clinicians, but that's not the mission it's to support our patients, to make sure that they get the best service possible by supporting our researchers and our clinicians and doing it in such a way that it's integrated in such a way that makes our members feel like they are getting a back and forth conversation with the Academy, which is made up of all the other members. So it's everybody talking across each other. Everybody communicate communicating everybody working together towards some common goals, trying to make their careers, what they want it to be setting it up so they can hand it off to the next generation to make it what they want to be as well. Speaker 1 (38:40): Excellent. Sounds wonderful. And now it does, it sounds great. Now, Eric, where can people find you if they have questions or comments or they just want to say hello? Speaker 2 (38:52): So probably the easiest way is well, the, the, the most comprehensive one is just going to the website that I run, which is called the science, pt.com, all one word, the science PT, make sure you put the at the beginning. And that's got links to my Twitter account. My, I have an Instagram account although I'm terrible at it. If you want to see an old man hitting something with a rock, that's pretty much what I do on Instagram. But definitely available for the most part on, on Twitter. But there is also a contact form on my website that if you have any questions, you can click on that, right on the homepage. There's a, a button that's, that's a link to my campaign page. And so you can go there and, and everything that we've talked about, I have a blog post and individual blog posts for each point that I highlighted going into more detail. Speaker 2 (39:41): And also as I, you know pointed out in this conversation, there are things I don't have answers for. I'm just talking about where I'm thinking of pointing things and then getting information and seeing is this something we can work towards, and maybe it's something we need to revise or change and do differently. But these are just my thinking from what I've seen from all my years of service, things that I think are very doable, very possible within our current means within our current support, within our current structure to really set us up, to grow into the future. And so just that website probably is, is the the most comprehensive spot. Speaker 1 (40:18): Perfect. And then before we go, last question, which I didn't tell you about, I probably should have done that. I think you'll be fine. I think you can handle it. So knowing where you are now in your life and your career, what advice would you give yourself as the new grad as that, you know, young, young, professional, Speaker 2 (40:37): You know being flexible, being adaptable is, is always the biggest thing be patient for probably the best lesson that I've learned is that nobody can be you better than you. And remember that. And that's, that goes two ways. Remember that the person you're talking to is also not you, they don't have a brain that works like you and thinks like you and sees things like you, and they're trying to be the best person that they are as well. And so the more that we can support each other to both be better at all times, I think is huge. And I think that's something that you can carry in with your patients when you're working with them of being compassionate, to understand that, you know, it might be easy for you to get up every morning and do a 30 minute run, but that might be like torture to the person you're talking to. And it's not their fault. They're not lazy, they're not wired wrong or whatever. It's just the way they, and we have to be supportive of, of that. But then that's also with our colleagues when we're trying to have conversations around things as well, to, to understand that you know, we all have different perspectives and, and that's okay. Speaker 1 (41:47): Absolutely. And what wonderful advice. So Eric, thank you so much for coming on and sharing your platform. I'm sure myself and the listeners really appreciate it. So thank you Speaker 2 (41:58): So much for having me. I really appreciate it. You're doing a great job with all of this. Speaker 1 (42:02): Aw, well, thank you. That's very kind and everyone, thank you so much for listening for tuning in, have a great couple of days and stay healthy, wealthy and smart.  

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Akilah A. Jefferson, MD, MSc. In this episode, we get into the impact of Covid on the minority communities, and  I discuss the side effects caused by the Covid-19 Vaccine. Akilah A. Jefferson Shah, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy, and Immunology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (UAMS). She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and her BA in Bioethics from Brown University. She is also trained in health policy and bioethics, completing post-graduate degrees in both fields at Georgetown University and the National Institutes of Health. She completed her allergy and immunology fellowship training at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID/NIH) and residency in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital. [00:01 – 06:44] Healthy People Information Anaphylaxis due to the Covid-19 Vaccine Article review on Anaphylaxis in relation to the Pfizer Vaccine after the first dose Definition of Anaphylaxis Sudden onset Rapid progression of signs and symptoms Involving multiple organ systems Common signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis after the first dose of Pfizer Vaccine [06:45 – 18:04] Part 2: Covid-19 and Minority Communities I talk about the values and vital information discussed in this episode Refusing to cater to patients due to underlying racism Increased rate of mortalities in Minority communities due to racism and biases Addressing and resolving racism and segregation in the healthcare industry What stops people, specifically people of color, from participating in Vaccine trials Combating mistrust [18:05 – 34:38] Campaign for Covid-19 Vaccination Akilah's thoughts on the first vaccines that came out Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Tracking and monitoring the symptoms and overall state of people who were vaccinated against Covid-19 Convincing people of the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 The future of vaccines going forward Why we should invest in science and research Encouraging the youth to venture into science and medicine What we need to do as a nation to go back to some sense of normality  [34:39 – 39:52] Randy's Random Questions Do you have any personal superstitions? Do not put your purse on the ground, because you'll lose all your money Explain the importance of a birthday to a person who just woke up from a coma If you had to hang out with any fictitious character for an entire day? Who that be? Princess Ariel [39:53 – 43:20] Closing Segment Follow Dr. Akilah Jefferson Shah See Links Below Recap of key information discussed in the episode Final Words   Tweetable Quotes: “It's risk versus reward. I believe the reward is greater than the risk of harm when getting vaccinated for Covid-19.” - Dr. Randy Hines II “To combat mistrust, you have to give people a reason to trust you.” - Dr. Akilah Jefferson “You can have an allergic reaction to any medication you take, to any other vaccine you take.” - Dr. Akilah Jefferson  “The only way we get back to any sense of normalcy is when we all decide that we're each other's keepers.” - Dr. Akilah Jefferson   Resources and Links Mentioned: Shimabukuro, Tom, and Narayan Nair. “Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis After Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 Vaccine.” Journal of the American Medical Association, vol. 325, no. 8, 23 Feb. 2021, pp. 780–781. Covid's Devastation on the Black Community and What Needs to Change Jama February Article on Anaphylaxis in relationships to the Pfizer Vaccine after first dose CDC Article on Anaphylaxis after receipt of first dose of Pfizer Vaccine The Brighton Collaboration Brighton Collaboration Case Definition of Anaphylaxis for use in SPSU study Connect with Akilah, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.   To know more, you can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://hinesentertainment.com/ or email me at hinesentertainmentgrp@gmail.com    LEAVE A REVIEW AND RATING + help someone who wants to learn more about useful health information by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

Akilah A. Jefferson Shah, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy, and Immunology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (UAMS). She completed her allergy and immunology fellowship training at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID/NIH) and residency in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and her BA in Bioethics from Brown University. She is also trained in health policy and bioethics, completing post-graduate degrees in both fields at Georgetown University and the National Institutes of Health. [00:01 – 04:32] Healthy People Information Measures to take when you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19How you are considered as fully vaccinated What's changed What hasn't changed What we know and what we're still learning [04:33 – 12:41] Getting to know Akilah A. Jefferson Shah I talk about the values and vital information discussed in this episode I introduce our guest Akilah talks about her backgroundOrigins Education Summary of her career [12:42 – 15:55] Allergy and Immunology Allergy and ImmunologyA deep dive into the immune system [15:56 – 27:48] COVID-19 Akilah's thoughts when COVID popped up The impact of COVID-19 compared to Ebola on the US and the rest of the world What sets COVID-19 apart from other viruses Preparing to respond to various health threats to society The lack of response affecting the minority community [27:49 – 32:45] Navigating the Healthcare system Research Akilah has done on healthcareHow people get healthcare How people are treated based factors like: race, social standing, and gender Access and navigating the healthcare system [32:46 – 36:53] Closing Segment Follow Dr. Akilah Jefferson ShahSee Links Below Recap of key information discussed in the episode Watch out for Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Akilah Jefferson Shah! Final Words from me   Tweetable Quotes: “COVID-19 is a smart virus. It's able to get into the body and infect our cells in a very easy kind of way.” - Akilah Jefferson Shah “There's so many social determinants of health that put people in a bad situation already, then you add a highly contagious and deadly virus on top of it, people are not gonna do well. And that impacts people who are vulnerable, but it also impacts everybody in the community because everyone is interconnected.” - Akilah Jefferson Shah     Resources and Links Mentioned: Measures to Take When You've been Fully Vaccinated - CDC Increased Risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19 - CDC Connect with Akilah, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.   To know more, you can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://hinesentertainment.com/ or email me at hinesentertainmentgrp@gmail.com    LEAVE A REVIEW AND RATING + help someone who wants to learn more about useful health information by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

This week, the show is joined by Dr. Akilah Jefferson to breakdown common misconceptions and questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. This is an informative episode for anyone debating on receiving a vaccination. More About Dr. Akilah: Akilah A. Jefferson Shah, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). She is also a researcher at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI). Dr. Jefferson Shah received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the George Washington University Hospital. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Allergy/Immunology. Dr. Jefferson Shah is a researcher and her research focuses on asthma, health disparities, health policy, and ethics. She has a special interest in novel approaches to health policy and social determinants related to disparate asthma health outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jefferson Shah has immersed herself into issues related to health disparities and ethics, engaging through invited lectures, publications, and popular media outlets such at the Huffington Post and NPR. For more visit us at, https://prettypoliticalpodcast.com/ or follow @prettypoliticalpodcast on Instagram. Make sure to rate, comment and subscribe!

One health expert is warning Thanksgiving could be “the mother of all super spreader events” and Dr. Anthony Fauci is asking Americans to keep indoor gatherings “as small as you possibly can.” Millions are traveling for Thanksgiving despite the CDC recommending not to. More than 261,000 people have died from Covid-19 and the U.S. is seeing record hospitalizations. Dr. James Phillips is the Chief of Disease Medicine at George Washington University Hospital. He tells AC360 “people are going to die because they’re choosing to go home for Thanksgiving” and “if we had proper messaging from the top, from the beginning, more lives would’ve have been saved.” Plus, President Trump has pardoned former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. Carrie Cordero is a CNN National Security Analyst and a Senior Fellow Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. She joins AC360 to react to the President’s decision and says she thinks this is “just the beginning of the pardons that we’re probably going to see between now and January 20th.” Airdate: November 25, 2020 Guests: Dr. James Phillips Carrie CorderoTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This interview was recorded on August 11, 2020. In this episode, Dr. Aisha Terry, who has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since it began, joins our 3rd Vice President, Victor Carraway, in a two-part series to discuss ‘Two Truths and a Lie The Coronavirus and Black People.' Dr. Terry, an emergency room (ER) physician with George Washington University Hospital shares facts and myths around COVID testing, COVID stats, and biases within the healthcare industry. Plus, Dr. Terry discusses the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccination, how COVID-19 present challenges within multi-generational households, and how the medical industry can address structural racism.

This interview was recorded on August 11, 2020. In this episode, Dr. Aisha Terry, who has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since it began, joins our 3rd Vice President, Victor Carraway, in a two-part series to discuss ‘Two Truths and a Lie The Coronavirus and Black People.' Dr. Terry, an emergency room (ER) physician with George Washington University Hospital shares facts and myths around COVID testing, COVID stats, and biases within the healthcare industry. Plus, Dr. Terry discusses the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccination, how COVID-19 present challenges within multi-generational households, and how the medical industry can address structural racism.

Psychcast host Lorenzo Norris, MD, talks with members of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry’s Media Committee about how to help patients navigate the uncertainties associated with educating K-12 and college students during the pandemic. The discussion is moderated by Jack Drescher, MD. Dr. Norris is assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and assistant dean of student affairs at George Washington University in Washington. He also serves as medical director of psychiatric and behavioral sciences at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Norris has no conflicts of interest. Dr. Drescher is clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University in New York, adjunct professor at New York University, and a training and supervising psychoanalyst at the William Alanson White Institute. He has no conflicts of interest.  Joining Dr. Norris and Dr. Drescher are Carol Bernstein, MD; Jeffrey Freedman, MD; Gail Saltz, MD; and Peter Kramer, MD. None of the guests have a conflict of interest. Summary Questions about school reopenings are fraught with uncertainty for children, parents, and teachers, with concerns for safety as well as the quality of the school experience. Constant communication between parents and schools with families is warranted; however, without a clear plan, too much communication can generate anxiety. The pandemic and school reopenings affect most sectors of society, including the economy, and vulnerable and elderly populations. The pandemic puts pressure on families because the distribution of work often is in the home. Women in particular are struggling with the ongoing need to manage work demands with those tied to their children’s school schedules. School reopening plans have ramifications for the workplace as parents struggle to meet their usual schedule and productivity standards. School reopening is another aspect of the pandemic that underscores class and financial disparities, because some school systems can afford widespread testing to keep children in school. These decisions, in turn, have a ripple effect on parents' ability to return to work. School reopenings also affect young adults at colleges and universities. The social milieu of college targets the development of young adults as they accomplish social and emotional milestones by interacting with peers. Yet, to reopen safely, colleges have been forced to change their structure and limit social interactions between students and faculty. In addition, college is a common time and place for mental illnesses to surface or be exacerbated in young people; it’s unclear whether there will be enough mental health services for this group, which is now under even more stress. Colleges are trying to fill the mental health gap by using adjunctive tools, such as apps, and broader telehealth and virtual psychotherapy services. Children at every age are facing developmental challenges, including a "failure to launch." Presently, 52% of young adults reside with one or both of their parents, the largest proportion since the Great Depression.   References Bushwick S. Schools have no good options for reopening during COVID-19. Scientific American. 2020 Sep 5. Simpson BW. The important and elusive science behind safely reopening schools. https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/the-important-and-elusive-science-behind-safely-reopening-schools.html. Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. 2020 Aug 14. Johns Hopkins School Reopening Plan Tracker. https://bioethics.jhu.edu/research-and-outreach/projects/eschool-initiative/school-policy-tracker/. Fry R et al. A majority of young adults in the United States live with their parents for the first time since the Great Depression. Pew Research Center. FACTTANK: News in the Numbers. 2020 Sep 4. Marcus J and Gold J. Colleges are getting ready to blame their students: As campuses reopen without adequate testing, universities fault young people for a lack of personal responsibility. The Atlantic. 2020 Jul 21. Will M. Keeping COVID-19 rates low in schools: Advice from an expert. Education Week. 2020 Sep 28. *** Show notes by Jacqueline Posada, MD, associate producer of the Psychcast; assistant clinical professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University in Washington; and staff physician at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, also in Washington. Dr. Posada has no conflicts of interest.   For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com  

Join us as Maryland Oncology Hematology https://marylandoncology.com host Andrew Mener M.D. interviews the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine https://medicine.uams.edu/ Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Akilah A. Jefferson Shah, MD. Prior to this appointment, she was faculty at the University of California San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology. She completed her allergy and immunology fellowship training at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID/NIH) in Bethesda, MD and residency in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and her BA in Bioethics from Brown University. Dr. Jefferson Shah is also an expert in health policy and bioethics, completing post-graduate training in both fields at Georgetown University and the National Institutes of Health, respectively. In addition to clinical care, her work focuses on the intersections of health care, clinical research, health disparities, health policy, and ethics.Twitter: @DrAkilahJInstagram: @akilahjeffersonmdFacebook: @akilahjeffersonmd

Abigail Kay, MD, MS, joins host Lorenzo Norris, MD, to discuss the treatment of patients with substance use disorders. Dr. Kay is an addiction psychiatrist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and is associate dean of academic affairs and medical student education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Dr. Norris is assistant dean of student affairs, and assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University, Washington. Dr. Kay disclosed no conflicts of interest for the past year. Before that, she reported receiving payment from the American Society of Addiction Medicine, through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to teach a free training to clinicians to be certified to prescribe buprenorphine. Dr. Norris, who also serves as medical director of psychiatric and behavioral sciences at George Washington University Hospital, disclosed no conflicts. Take-home points Substance use disorders have genetic and environmental factors. The genetic component is sometimes overlooked because the environmental factor – the exposure to using a substance – is heavily focused as the only trigger for addiction. Methadone is a pure agonist at the mu-opioid receptor so the higher dose the greater the effect. The average dose of methadone to achieve blocking of cravings, withdrawal, and opiate intoxication is 80-120 mg. Buprenorphine is a partial agonist: At low doses, it acts as an agonist, and at high doses it acts as an antagonist with quite high affinity for the receptor. As a partial agonist, it has a ceiling effect with more than 90% of opiate receptors occupied at 24 mg. Dr. Kay suggests a helpful rule of thumb is to assume that, if patients have an addiction, there’s a 50/50 chance that they have another psychiatric disorder and vice versa. With this in mind, all patients with substance use disorder should be evaluated for comorbid psychiatric disorders and underlying medical conditions. Summary Dr. Kay breaks down human cognition into the primitive brain and thoughtful brain. The primitive brain keeps us alive by preferentially focusing on sleeping, drinking, and eating. Addiction to a drug hijacks the primitive brain, making it prioritize the substance of choice above all else. Methadone is the “gold-standard” treatment for opioid use disorder in the sense that all treatments are compared with its efficacy and mechanism of action. Methadone is a pure agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, meaning the higher dose the greater the effect; the average dose of methadone is 80-120 mg. The goal of treatment is to achieve a blocking dose, meaning a dose that blocks the craving, the withdrawal, and the high if people were to use illicit opiates on top of their methadone. Methadone is administered only at federally approved sites, and one advantage is that additional services, such as counseling, can be offered on site after daily administration. Buprenorphine as a partial agonist can play both “roles” on the mu-opioid receptor. At low doses, it acts as an agonist, and at high doses, it acts as an antagonist with quite high affinity for the receptor. In addition, as a partial agonist buprenorphine has a ceiling effect: At 24 mg of buprenorphine occupies 92% of opiate receptors and at 32 mg only an additional 1% of receptors are occupied. Buprenorphine must be administered when the person is already in withdrawal, because its affinity to the receptor dislodges other opiates from the mu receptor thus precipitating withdrawal. Buprenorphine works well for individuals who would require an average 40-60 mg of methadone to achieve their blocking dose. Because of the ceiling effect, some individuals continue to crave opiates while on buprenorphine. This means that, despite the greater convenience offered by buprenorphine, it is not the treatment of choice for everyone. Naltrexone is a pure opioid antagonist requiring 10-14 days of abstinence from opiates to prevent precipitating opioid withdrawal. Naltrexone can be given as a once-monthly injection to address cravings. The greatest risk with naltrexone is that, after 1 month of treatment, people lose their tolerance and are at risk of opioid overdose if they return to their previous amount of use. References Volkow ND. Hum Genet. 2012 Jun;131(6):773-7. Volkow ND, Blanco C. J Clin Invest. 2020 Jan 2;130(1):10-3. SAMHSA.gov. Overview of MAT: https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment. Jones HE et al. N Engl J Med. 2010;363:2320-31. Kay A et al. J Addict Dis. 2010 Apr;29(2):139-63. Show notes by Jacqueline Posada, MD, who is associate producer of the Psychcast and consultation-liaison psychiatry fellow with the Inova Fairfax Hospital/George Washington University program in Falls Church, Va. Dr. Posada has no conflicts of interest. *  *  * For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com

On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Davis, who is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist who has been working with children and adolescents in the South Bronx for the past 10 years and our other guest Dr. Kat Ogle, who is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, currently practicing at The George Washington University Hospital, Washington VA Medical Center and United Medical Center in Washington, DC  both discuss their views on the importance of physician advocacy work. They discuss how their specific experiences called for them to educate not only themselves but others about micro aggressions, institutional racism and the biases that come with being in a medical culture. They also elaborate on some of the experiences women in medicine face and how to potentially circumvent such instances into positive outcomes. Last, they discuss how empowerment has helped galvanized them toward success in their respective fields and share the importance of the movement of the Chronicles of Women in White Coats 2.  Sidenote: This epsode was done on June 24, 2020 Please be sure to leave a comment, share, subscribe and show love!  Subscribe to iTunes here Subscribe to google podcast here Follow Dr Jennifer Davis here Follow Dr Kat Ogle Here Order your book here for the Chronicles of Women in White Coats 2

Episode 128 interview: Philip G. Janicak, MD, joins MDedge Psychiatry Editor in Chief Lorenzo Norris, MD, to discuss device-based therapies for psychiatric patients. Dr. Janicak is adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University in Chicago. He serves as an unpaid consultant to Neuronetics and has a financial relationship with Otsuka. Dr. Norris, medical director of psychiatric and behavioral services at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, has no disclosures. Take-home points  Therapeutic neuromodulation, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), refers to the use of device-based therapies that alter neurocircuitry implicated in the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders. Most available evidence is from studies in major depressive disorder, though more research is emerging for bipolar disorder and other diagnoses The advantage of TMS is minimal cognitive adverse effects, compared with ECT.  Dr. Janicak recommends ECT over TMS when a patient requires inpatient psychiatric treatment, is acutely suicidal, has psychotic features, or is not taking care of basic needs.  Summary  TMS originated in England when Anthony T. Barker, PhD, began using TMS as a probe for the peripheral and central nervous systems.  Imaging studies showed that, in the context of depression, the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex had less metabolism and blood flow, and when TMS was applied, those phenomena were reversed. One large randomized, controlled trial showed that TMS treatment could lead to remission of depression and had a durable effect for most patients in the study.    The recent goal of TMS research has been to improve the efficacy and decrease the length of treatment from 4-6 weeks of daily treatments to 1-2 weeks.    In 2018, deep TMS (dTMS) was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder after first- and second-line pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments. In dTMS, the medial prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex are targeted.   Several studies suggest the pro-cognitive effects of TMS, and Dr. Janicak hopes that TMS might be on the radar as treatment for mild cognitive impairment.    TMS also is being used in combination with psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, under the theory that TMS enhances the activity of the neurocircuitry and potentiates the effect of the psychotherapy.  References Janicak PG. What’s new in transcranial magnetic stimulation. Current Psychiatry. 2019 Mar;18(3):10-6.  Dunner DL et al. A multisite, naturalistic, observational study of transcranial magnetic stimulation for patients with pharmacoresistant major depressive disorder: Durability of benefit over a 1-year follow-up period. J Clin Psychiatry. 2014;75(12):1394-1401.  Janicak PG and Dokucu ME. Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of major depression. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2015;11:1549-60. Vidrine R. Integrating deep transcranial stimulation into the OCD treatment algorithm. Psychiatric Times. 2020 Apr 7.  Marra HLD et al. TMS in mild cognitive impairment. Behav Neurol. 2015;2015:287843. doi: 10.1155/2015/287843. Show notes by Jacqueline Posada, MD, who is associate producer of the Psychcast and consultation-liaison psychiatry fellow with the Inova Fairfax Hospital/George Washington University program in Falls Church, Va.  Dr. Posada has no conflicts of interest. For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com

This week we are talking with Doctor Kat Ogle on discrimination in healthcare.  From medical students to doctors and naturally the patients in between, how common is racism in the medical community and what can be done to end it?  Dr. Ogle doesn't hold back on this important topic!   Dr. Kat Ogle| Washington DC Emergency Medicine Physician Author ​ Dr. Ogle is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, currently practicing at The George Washington University Hospital, Washington VA Medical Center and United Medical Center in Washington, DC. She is a first-generation college graduate and physician and began her career with seven years as a registered nurse, nearly six of which were spent in critical care. She attended the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences for medical school, Emergency Medicine residency and finally an Emergency Ultrasound fellowship. In 2014, she furthered her passion for medical education by completing Master Teacher Leadership Development Program at GW. She has been on the faculty since 2013.   As an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is actively engaged in medical student, resident and fellow education. She is the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Director, Executive Chair of the Clinical Competency Committee for the residency. She directs the Medical Education and Leadership Scholarly Concentration at the medical school level and leads Teaching and Learning Knowledge and Skills, a senior elective during which students learn concepts and tools which will facilitate their growth as clinician educators. She has fostered engagement with the women faculty within her department and co-founded their professional development group, GW Emergency Medicine Females or GWEMFEM. Through this group, she encourages and inspires amplification and promotion of her women physician peers.   On a national level, she has served in several leadership roles: as the Didactics committee chair for the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine for the last three years and has been elected as the Vice President of Education for AWAEM in the summer. She is also an elected counselor, serving on the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships Board. Within AWAEM, she served co-chair of the Task Force on Starting a Women’s Group within AWAEM, a group embarking upon the development of the AWAEM Toolkit 2020 Edition, released early this year. She has been engaged in education and speaking at both national and international levels and she incredibly proud being selected as one of the speakers for FIX19 in which she shared a very personal story about the intersection of alcoholism, intimate partner violence and child abuse. Dr. Ogle's professional interests include point of care ultrasound, both undergraduate and graduate medical education, mentorship, female leadership and promotion as well as wellness. She balances her academic and professional responsibilities with her role as a single mother and co-parent.

Let's talk about No place for discrimination in medicine... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Kat Ogle a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, currently practicing at The George Washington University Hospital, Washington VA Medical Center and United Medical Center in Washington, DC. As a first-generation college graduate and physician she began her career as a registered nurse. Dr. Ogle is on faculty at George Washing University where she serves as the medical instructor for residents, medical students & fellows. This week we have Dr. Ogle on the show to discuss her contribution to the "The Chronicles of Women in White Coats Vol 2". We have an amazing conversation on inclusion and the need to remove the discriminatory practices in medicine. Text LUNCHLEARNPOD to 44222 today or sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list.   Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process automated then Pierre Medical Consulting is for you) Dr. Pierre's Resources – These are some of the tools I use to become successful using social media My Amazon Store – Check out all of the book recommendations you heard in the episode Links/Resources: https://www.thechroniclesofwomeninwhitecoats.com/dr-kat-ogle Instagram Instagram Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community – https://www.drberrypierre.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter – http://www.twitter.com/lunchlearnpod – use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcasts https://www.drberrypierre.com/lunchlearnpodcast/ If you are looking to help the show out Leave a Five Star Review on Apple Podcast because your ratings and reviews are what is going to make this show so much better Share a screenshot of the podcast episode on all of your favorite social media outlets & tag me or add the hashtag. #lunchlearnpod Download Episode 155 Download the MP3 Audio file, listen to the episode however you like.

Season 2 Episode 7 is a story from Antonius Conners, who in short is called Adam. He is originally from Blitar, East Java, Indonesia. He currently resides in Washington, DC and works as an ICU nurse at the George Washington University Hospital. Content: 00:00​ - intro 00:32​ - Indo version 08:45 - English version This episode is one of our special editions as we face Covid 19 pandemic. We'd like to extend our deep condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. This is definitely a very difficult time for everyone and we can only hope that soon we all heal as nature flourishes. Probably one day when we look back, we learn how valuable is the time that we have to hug our loved ones, to be kind to our fellow humans and to thank the sun for shining upon us. Speak Indo Podcast Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hTYQK2my9q3s4ysK5kWrA/videos Speak Indo Podcast is a medium to think about life while learning the Indonesian language and culture. Do you have a story to share? please contact or visit us www.speakindo.life The Indonesian language used here is in the daily-conversation format, that has influences from the local culture and custom. Should you have questions on the more formal version, please consult with your guru Bahasa Indonesia. Level of Indonesian and English fluency: Intermediate to Advanced --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakindo/support

Listen to our episode on cervical myelopathy  as Dr. Cyriac  gives us an excellent overview!  Link to episode and show notes: www.naileditortho.com/cervicalmyelopathy     Dr. Cyriac is an orthopaedic surgeon with specialized training in spine surgery. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed an Orthopaedic surgery residency at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a Spine Surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. He also holds an M.B.A in healthcare management from Albany Medical College.   Goal of episode: To get an understanding of the pathology, natural history, and the treatment of cervical myelopathy.   We cover: History and PE findings Radiographic Imaging Non-op treatment Operative treatment    SCROLL BELOW FOR LINKS AND SHOW NOTES:   Disclosures:  NailedIt Ortho reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Cole and Dr. Fitts report no relevant disclosures. This podcast is educational only. ----- You can follow NailedIt Ortho  at: Website: https://naileditortho.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/naileditortho   Dr. Fitts and Dr. Cole are orthopaedic surgery residents and the hosts of the NailedIt Ortho podcast. 

In this episode of Hospitals In Focus, we head to the front lines of COVID-19 fight with Dr. James Phillips. He is battling this pandemic daily in his roles as an emergency medicine physician at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the GW school of Medicine and Health Sciences. Chip talks with Dr. Phillips about how coronavirus is effecting the ER of a major city; how he, his colleagues, and the hospital are preparing for a surge of patients; plus - what you can do to stay healthy.

Today the CDC is reporting 33,404 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. with 400 deaths.With COVID-19 progressing so rapidly, scientists are desperately searching to identify how it spreads. The answer has been elusive, but researchers are learning important details.Listen to learn more about how the virus works, signs of infection, and when to seek medical help. Keith Mortman, MD, of George Washington University Hospital also weighs in with important information on COVID-19 in younger populations.

Today the CDC is reporting 33,404 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. with 400 deaths.With COVID-19 progressing so rapidly, scientists are desperately searching to identify how it spreads. The answer has been elusive, but researchers are learning important details.Listen to learn more about how the virus works, signs of infection, and when to seek medical help. Keith Mortman, MD, of George Washington University Hospital also weighs in with important information on COVID-19 in younger populations.

Dr. Kat Ogle is an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University Hospital, passionate medical educator, and ultrasound guru. She talks about why medical students should consider a career in Emergency Medicine.

After she and her husband David Kuo were in a car wreck late one Saturday night in 2003, Kimberly waited in the George Washington University Hospital for news of his condition. The newly married couple were at the top of their Washington careers at the time. David worked in the White House as a senior aide to President George W. Bush. Kimberly was an executive downtown having previously worked in the Senate as a top aide for Majority Leader Bob Dole. When David was finally wheeled out of the emergency room, he gave his wife a thumbs down. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given six months to live. Kimberly joined Jeff and Travis at the Leland House to share her family's courageous story of living life to the fullest when battling a terminal illness and why physician-assisted suicide is not the answer for such a tragedy. Guest Biography Kimberly Kuo has over 25 years experience as a Communications and Marketing professional in national politics, federal government, corporations and start-ups. Her experience in politics includes time as Press Secretary for Senate Majority Leader and then presidential candidate Bob Dole and vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications and Communities at Coca-Cola Consolidated. In addition to opinion pieces, she also writes music, poetry and children's fiction. She loves writing for and teaching young kids at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, N.C., and her greatest joy is adventuring with her two children. Resources from the Conversation Kimberly's Q Ideas Talk: Six Months To Live Kimberley's WORLD Magazine podcast: Cancer, marriage, and refusing to give up Kimberley's Christianity Today article: Assisted Suicide and Real Death with Dignity CC podcast: Ben Mitchell on physician-assisted suicide; Feeling the Bern on religious freedom ERLC article by Matthew Arbo: How would you counsel someone interested in assisted suicide? ERLC article by Kathryn Butler: Is physician-assisted suicide ethical? ERLC explainer by Matthew Hawkins: How to reject physician-assisted suicide David Kuo's book: Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

After she and her husband David Kuo were in a car wreck late one Saturday night in 2003, Kimberly waited in the George Washington University Hospital for news of his condition. The newly married couple were at the top of their Washington careers at the time. David worked in the White House as a senior aide to President George W. Bush. Kimberly was an executive downtown having previously worked in the Senate as a top aide for Majority Leader Bob Dole. When David was finally wheeled out of the emergency room, he gave his wife a thumbs down. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given six months to live. Kimberly joined Jeff and Travis at the Leland House to share her family’s courageous story of living life to the fullest when battling a terminal illness and why physician-assisted suicide is not the answer for such a tragedy. Guest Biography Kimberly Kuo has over 25 years experience as a Communications and Marketing professional in national politics, federal government, corporations and start-ups. Her experience in politics includes time as Press Secretary for Senate Majority Leader and then presidential candidate Bob Dole and vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications and Communities at Coca-Cola Consolidated. In addition to opinion pieces, she also writes music, poetry and children’s fiction. She loves writing for and teaching young kids at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, N.C., and her greatest joy is adventuring with her two children. Resources from the Conversation Kimberly’s Q Ideas Talk: Six Months To Live Kimberley’s WORLD Magazine podcast: Cancer, marriage, and refusing to give up Kimberley’s Christianity Today article: Assisted Suicide and Real Death with Dignity CC podcast: Ben Mitchell on physician-assisted suicide; Feeling the Bern on religious freedom ERLC article by Matthew Arbo: How would you counsel someone interested in assisted suicide? ERLC article by Kathryn Butler: Is physician-assisted suicide ethical? ERLC explainer by Matthew Hawkins: How to reject physician-assisted suicide David Kuo’s book: Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

KTVL's Trish Glose talks to long-time plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Robert Jensen from Jensen Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. He talks about his decision to go into this particular field of medicine and the types of surgeries he's done over the last few decades. He was also in the George Washington University Hospital when President Reagan was shot and remembers the chaos of that day. The two discuss the books he's written, specifically the third one, which is all about diet and weight loss.

This week on Washington City Podcast, Mitch Ryals breaks down the saga that is the Ward 8 hospital. After a series of surprises and some legislative drama, George Washington University Hospital threatened to remove itself from negotiations to operate a new hospital in Ward 8. Loose Lips reporter Ryals explains why. Host Will Warren also talks about the newly named chancellor of DC Public Schools, and our guide to shopping local this holiday season. Stories in this episode: Bowser Picks Indianapolis Superintendent to Lead DCPS Buy D.C. 2018 George Washington University Hospital Walks Away From a Deal to Run a New Hospital in Ward 8

https://onthegroundshow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/OTG-DEC7-2018SMALL.mp3 The Facts and Fiction of George H.W. Bush...The Segregationist Roots of the 'School Choice' Movement...Plus Headlines on the Green New Deal and More. Headlines: -More than 30 members of the faculty at Temple University, where Marc Lamont Hill teaches, have signed an open letter voicing support for him and no confidence in the chairman of the board of the university, Patrick O’Connor. -Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speak at Climate Crisis Town Hall on Capitol Hill -The DC Council voted to require that George Washington University Hospital, owned by Universal Health Services, honor union contracts and allow participation from Howard University Hospital at a new hospital planned for Southeast DC. -Reading of new book, "Plan Colombia," about history US disruption in South America. -The DC Metro Coalition in Solidarity with the Cuban Revolution presents “The Return of the Granma Ship,” a fundraiser. -Dec. 10, 2018 is the deadline for the House of Representatives to reverse the FCC's deeply unpopular repeal of net neutrality. Voices: Gerald Horne, Dianne Ravitch, Pam Tau Lee, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

We're bringing you this week's episode early, just before Thanksgiving, because our guest, Michael Twitty, is a culinary historian. You can listen to him and creative director Stephanie Rudig talk about food and identity, growing up in D.C., and a memorable anti-Thanksgiving dinner in their wide-ranging conversation. Host Will Warren is also here to catch you up on the news. The Council is considering a deal that would clear the way for the George Washington University Hospital to operate a hospital in Ward 8 and expand in Foggy Bottom, and it unanimously passed a bill that, should it become law, would strengthen rent control. Stories in this episode: The D.C. Council Has a Deal to Put a New Hospital in Ward 8 Council Passes Watered-Down Measure to Strengthen Rent Control The People Issue 2018 Music for this episode was by Lee Rosevere and Jahzzar, used under the Creative Commons license.

NOVEMBER 8, 2018 – THE DAILY DAVEY A lot of news broke overnight…and has been updating all throughout the day…here's what we know at present on the hot takes of today. TOP STORY: Lone gunman, 28-year-old former Marine, Ian David Long shot at patrons of the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. Sadly, the death count is now up to 12. This is a pending story, I am sure more details will be forthcoming. NEXT ITEM: Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, age 85, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in August of 1993 fell and broke three ribs while in her office at the Supreme Court yesterday. She fell in her office on Wednesday and went to George Washington University Hospital this morning where they diagnosed the broken ribs. AND: United States Attorney General, Jeff Sessions has been asked to resign by President Donald J. Trump, issuing his resignation letter the day after the midterm elections. His replacement, acting Attorney General Mathew Whitaker is already under fire from Leading Democrats, who are demanding he recuse himself of all investigations dealing with the Robert Mueller Probe into election tampering by Russian officials. IN HAPPIER NEWS, ON SUCH A HEAVY NEWS DAY Multiple amusement part websites are reporting a rampant rumor that Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is in talks to purchase Sea World Parks and Entertainment Inc. Sea World owns multiple Sea World branded amusement parks, other miscellaneous dry parks and water

Erik Meira comes on the show today to talk about LE and knee clinical rehabilitation along with how to improve DPT education. Erik discusses the key things with examining and treating the knee, his thoughts on regional interdependence valgus with landing from a jump, role of orthotics, limitations of the research and publication process, pros and cons of clinical practice guidelines, his message to all PT educators/CAPTE and FSBPT, and much more.   Adam Meakins and Erik Meira's Shoulder and Knee Course in Washington D.C. on September 22-23. Early bird special  if registered by 11:59pm PDT August 24, 2018 if registered by 11:59pm PDT August 24, 2018  http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/    The Science PT Website: http://thesciencept.com/  Black Diamond Physical Therapy: http://blackdiamondpt.com/  The PT Inquest Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pt-inquest/id511806675?mt=2  The PT Podcast Network Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pt-podcast/id488539291?mt=2  Prospero: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/  Erik's Interview on The Physio Matters Podcast on Femoral Acetabular Impingement: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/session-55-femoral-acetabular-impingement-syndrome/id785762010?i=1000415438287&mt=2  Erik's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/erik.meira  Erik's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/erikMeira  Sports Physical Therapy Section Website: https://spts.org/   The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het     Biography:   Erik Meira is available for lectures and continuing education courses. For more information regarding scheduling speaking events use the contact form. Currently scheduled events are listed on the Course Schedule page. The Science PT was created by Erik Meira, PT, DPT and is about exploring the application of science to physical therapy practice. Science is an attempt to understand nature as it is, not as it is believed to be. Understanding that beliefs and expectations should never be held too dearly is the first step in critical thinking. There is ALWAYS an alternate hypothesis to consider in every situation. Erik Meira is a physical therapist with Black Diamond Physical Therapy in Portland, Oregon. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with extensive experience in the management of sports injuries at many different levels. He also created and oversees the PT Podcast Network. The son of an engineer and a school teacher, he developed a love of science at a young age often running home experiments comparing/contrasting the effectiveness of products such as detergents and preservatives. Before beginning physical therapy school he studied philosophy and psychology while geeking out on chemistry and physics courses. Although he follows medical science professionally, he is a fan of all fields of science, particularly particle physics and astrophysics. He began his rehab training at the University of Florida where he had the opportunity to be a student athletic trainer with Gator Football. After finishing his physical therapy degree, he moved on to The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC where he overhauled the patient education program and became a physical therapy adviser to the GWU Medical School. After moving to Portland, OR he started his own private practice Elite Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine now called Black Diamond Physical Therapy. He also founded and directed the Northwest Society for Sports Medicine, a group of regional sports medicine providers who provided continuing education, professional support, and community outreach in the Pacific Northwest. Erik is extremely active in the Sports Section serving on the membership committee since 2005, followed by becoming the membership committee team coordinator in 2010. In 2008 he helped initiate, organize, and then chair the Hip Special Interest Group. Since 2012 he has been the Sports Section Program Chair for Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). He has authored several articles and textbook chapters and has lectured at conferences around the world sponsored through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Physical Therapy Association, and the National Athletic Trainers' Association covering topics such as the hip, knee, shoulder, exercise prescription, returning athletes to sport, science application, and PT practice business models. In his free time, he enjoys mountaineering, skiing/snowboarding, backpacking, and travel.

"Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice." -- B.K.S. Iyengar A growing body of research shows the health benefits of yoga to manage chronic diseases. Studies suggest yoga helps reduce pain, relieve anxiety, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and more. Integrative yoga therapist Yael Flusberg and cancer survivor Nadia Taran joined GW Integrative Medicine Podcast to discuss yoga and chronic disease. Yael has taught yoga classes at DC libraries, workplaces, schools, and hospitals like the George Washington University Hospital since 2005. As an integrative yoga therapist (E-RYT500) she facilitates both group and individual yoga therapy sessions, working with people dealing with a variety of conditions including cancer, digestive disorders, diabetes, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, hypertension, mental health challenges (including depression, anxiety, grief and trauma), rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, and sports injuries. She currently teaches a weekly therapeutic class for people living with cancer and their caregivers as well as cancer survivors on GW's campus. ◘ Related content Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care 1st Edition by Sat Bir Singh Khalsa (Author),‎ Lorenzo Cohen (Author),‎ Timothy McCall (Author),‎ Shirley Telles (Author),‎ M.D. Ornish Dean (Foreword) http://bit.ly/2Ik02wL Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis http://bit.ly/2MejEFa Yoga into Cancer Care: A Review of the Evidence-based Research http://bit.ly/2MQoGsC Sleep and yoga intervention shows promising effects on improving sleep health behaviors http://bit.ly/2lwHgJv NIH NCCIH: Mind and Body Approaches for Substance Use Disorders http://bit.ly/2IiZozw Study Finds Most Breast Cancer Patients Develop PTSD Symptoms http://bit.ly/2MiQOU7 ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-yoga-therapy-chronic-disease-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Follow_your_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

We welcome Jessica Kersey & Natalie Barnes who are the hosts of the Podcast "Glass Half Full: Occupational Therapy Talk" with  their goal being to provide easily-accessible and evidence-based education, contributing to the body of resources available to Occupational Therapy practitioners and consumers.  They strive to demonstrate the distinct value of occupational therapy and inspire listeners to genuinely engage with their profession and help their clients to always see the “glass half full.”   Jessica and Natalie talk about what occupational therapy (OT) is and what settings they work in, advice for the student considering a career as an OT, discussing the OT undergraduate coursework and application process for acceptance into an OT program, OT didactic and clinical education, the NBCOT (OT licensing exam) and helpful tips, strengths and limitations of OT undergraduate and graduate education, what are the biggest issues facing OTs, and much more.   Biographies Jessica Kersey received a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida. Since graduation, she has worked in inpatient rehabilitation in San Diego and in Las Vegas. She also owned a community-based private practice for individuals with neurologic conditions. Jessica is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and has presented at state and national conferences on a variety of professional, clinical, and research topics. She has recently returned to school in the PhD program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Jessica strongly believes in the importance of engagement in the OT community, and therefore has volunteered her time in a variety of leadership roles for the California and Nevada state Occupational Therapy associations. She currently lives in Pittsburgh with her husband Shaun  Natalie Barnes received a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and concentration in Health Studies from James Madison University in 2007. In the fall of 2008, she graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) and worked in a school for 1 year before transitioning to acute care. Since 2010, she has worked in the acute hospital setting and inpatient rehab in Delaware, San Antonio, Las Vegas, and now in Washington, DC. She currently works in the acute care setting at George Washington University Hospital. She believes strongly in the power of Occupational Therapy and its ability to have an impact on a wide scope of populations and people in all phases of life. She hopes her passion for OT will inspire others to be an advocate in the OT community and our unique perspective to shape the definition of “health.” She lives with her husband Troy and has 3 young children.   Glass Half Full: Occupational Therapy Talk Website: https://glasshalffullot.com/  Glass Half Full: Occupational Therapy Talk Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/glass-half-full/id1194123994?mt=2  Glass Half Full Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/glasshalffullOT/  Occupational Therapy New Grads and Students Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/newgradot/  School-based Occupational & Physical Therapists Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/321365387916722/  Pediatric Occupational Therapists Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/80351866792/  American Occupational Therapy Association Website: https://www.aota.org/  National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Website: https://www.nbcot.org/  Other OT Podcasts: Living Life to the Fullest by the AOTA:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-life-to-its-fullest-podcast/id319687383?mt=2  Seniors Flourish Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/seniors-flourish-podcast-occupational-therapy/id1197610869?mt=2  Trojans Talk OT: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trojans-talk-ot/id574052891?mt=2  Milestones: A Child Development Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/milestones/id1224952168?mt=2  Occupational Therapy Insights: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/occupational-therapy-insights/id1305917304?mt=2 

In this CAPcast, Dr. Donald Karcher will discuss how the current political climate is impacting key advocacy issues for pathologists. Dr. Karcher is a Chair of the Pathology Department at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, as well as the Chair of the CAP’s Council on Government and Professional Affairs. He is also a member of the CAP Board of Governors.

Lynt Johnson, MD, discusses the prevalence of pancreatic cancer in Western nations as opposed to Eastern countries, specifically the 30,000 diagnoses that arise each year in the United States. While no known risk factor has been identified, unsubstantiated reports suggest an association to poor dietary choices. Dr. Johnson also reviews early- and late-stage symptoms (unexpected weight loss, poor appetite, jaundice, changes in urine and stool coloring, and pain, respectively), survival rates, traditional treatment options based on severity, and a new, innovative surgical procedure with which The George Washington University Hospital has seen success.

Keith Melancon, MD, discusses new technologies designed to address the problematic limited pool of kidney donors in African American and Hispanic populations. Dr. Melancon explains the reasons behind donor/recipient obstacles, the importance of increasing options for minority recipients, the protocols used to reduce transplant rejection (plasma exchange, specific medications), and the success The George Washington University Hospital has seen in utilizing these technologies.

In this episode of Suite Talk we chat with Dr. Aisha Liferidge, founder of the Minority Women in Science Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and mentorship to girls and young women of color with academic and professional interests in STEM related fields. Additionally, Dr. Liferidge is a practicing Emergency Room physician at The George Washington University Hospital, where she is also on the medical school faculty. Our conversation with Dr. Liferidge covers a lot of ground including how doctors overcome implicit biases, how patients and their relatives can be better advocates and what it means for little girls of color to see positive female portrayals in Marvel’s Black Panther. Lean in, lean back and enjoy!

https://onthegroundshow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/OTG-FEB16-2018-DIST-SMALL.mp3 On this show, from DC, to Flint, Michigan to the Grand Canyon, access to safe water is being threatened by lead contamination, corporate polluters, the bottled water industry and fracking. We will speak to the scientist who helped to expose the lead water crises in Flint Michigan and in Washington, DC -Yes in Washington, DC - and across the nation. Professor Mark Edwards of Virginia Tech University joins us for an in-depth conversation that you don't want to miss. Also, Native Americans living in the Grand Canyon are in DC to stop uranium mining from poisoning their water and land. Part of our series "DC in the Era of Climate Change." Headlines: --Tenants march on slumlord --Workers at George Washington University Hospital walk out and rally --New foster care law --Poor People's Campaign --The 60th anniversary of the historic 1958 All-African People's Conference held in Accra, Ghana --BYP 100 publishes 'Melanation,' --"Black Panther" review. Links: www.uswaterstudy.org www.flintwaterstudy.org Marc Edwards Photo Credit: VTNews March on home of developer Geoff Griffis https://www.facebook.com/medea.benjamin/videos/10155897012331480/?t=26

https://onthegroundshow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/OTG-FEB9-2018-DIST-SMALL.mp3 On this show, we spend the hour with historian, author and activist Gerald Horne and his new critically praised book, The Apocalypse of Settler Colonialism: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, and Capitalism in Seventeenth-Century North America and the Caribbean. Headlines on launch of the Poor People's Campaign, workers at George Washington University Hospital seek unpaid wages, a stop to union-busting tactics and a new contract.

Dr. Randy Short delivers the  Political Stew with humor Dr Randy Short is a Washingtonian whose roots in this area pre-date the building of this city his great-grandmother spoke the language of the first people there—the Piscatwa. He was born in George Washington University Hospital to Rev. Stephen N. Short and Rev. Dr. Betty Lancaster-Short. His parents and their parents were all very active in the religious and social affairs of Washington since the 1920s Dr Short  completed Howard in 1987 cum laude. he was accepted into Harvard Divinity School in 1987,  finished Harvard earning an M.Div. in 1991, and returned to Washington taking a job with the Washington Post, and in 1992 worked for the Urban League Employment Placement Office. Dr Short is a washington insider and activist that knows first hand what is going on in Washington

Dr. Randy Short delivers the  Political Stew with humor Dr Randy Short is a Washingtonian whose roots in this area pre-date the building of this city his great-grandmother spoke the language of the first people there—the Piscatwa. He was born in George Washington University Hospital to Rev. Stephen N. Short and Rev. Dr. Betty Lancaster-Short. His parents and their parents were all very active in the religious and social affairs of Washington since the 1920s Dr Short  completed Howard in 1987 cum laude. he was accepted into Harvard Divinity School in 1987,  finished Harvard earning an M.Div. in 1991, and returned to Washington taking a job with the Washington Post, and in 1992 worked for the Urban League Employment Placement Office. Dr Short is a washington insider and activist that knows first hand what is going on in Washington

  Dr. Randy Short delivers the  Political Stew with humor Dr Randy Short is a Washingtonian whose roots in this area pre-date the building of this city his great-grandmother spoke the language of the first people there—the Piscatwa. He was born in George Washington University Hospital to Rev. Stephen N. Short and Rev. Dr. Betty Lancaster-Short. His parents and their parents were all very active in the religious and social affairs of Washington since the 1920s Dr Short  completed Howard in 1987 cum laude. he was accepted into Harvard Divinity School in 1987,  finished Harvard earning an M.Div. in 1991, and returned to Washington taking a job with the Washington Post, and in 1992 worked for the Urban League Employment Placement Office. Dr Short is a washington insider and activist that knows first hand what is going on in Washington. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRs2xeAu60M&feature=push-u&attr_tag=S_mvH0_kQwHnDZTQ-6

  Dr. Randy Short delivers the  Political Stew with humor Dr Randy Short is a Washingtonian whose roots in this area pre-date the building of this city his great-grandmother spoke the language of the first people there—the Piscatwa. He was born in George Washington University Hospital to Rev. Stephen N. Short and Rev. Dr. Betty Lancaster-Short. His parents and their parents were all very active in the religious and social affairs of Washington since the 1920s Dr Short  completed Howard in 1987 cum laude. he was accepted into Harvard Divinity School in 1987,  finished Harvard earning an M.Div. in 1991, and returned to Washington taking a job with the Washington Post, and in 1992 worked for the Urban League Employment Placement Office. Dr Short is a washington insider and activist that knows first hand what is going on in Washington.

                                    Dr. Randy Short delivers the  Political Stew with humor Dr Randy Short is a Washingtonian whose roots in this area pre-date the building of this city his great-grandmother spoke the language of the first people there—the Piscatwa. He was born in George Washington University Hospital to Rev. Stephen N. Short and Rev. Dr. Betty Lancaster-Short. His parents and their parents were all very active in the religious and social affairs of Washington since the 1920s Dr Short  completed Howard in 1987 cum laude. he was accepted into Harvard Divinity School in 1987,  finished Harvard earning an M.Div. in 1991, and returned to Washington taking a job with the Washington Post, and in 1992 worked for the Urban League Employment Placement Office. Dr Short is a washington insider and activist that knows first hand what is going on in Washington.

Daniel Finn, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, discusses the outpatient rehabilitation services offered by The George Washington University Hospital, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology. Finn shares details about the specialized branches that fall under the outpatient umbrella, such as aquatics, dance rehab, hip preservation, lymphedema, oncology, pelvic health, sports medicine, and concussion programs, as well as GW Hospital's expertise in conditional concerns for mid-life and elderly populations.

Hit subscribe http://bit.ly/1CtXGai This is the Atheist Muslim Deal with Dr. Laurence Brown who is a Medical Doctor and religious scholar, Former Atheist who was trying very hard to be a Christian before accepting Islam Brief Bio A product of Christian-American ancestry dating back to the year 1677, up until his conversion to Islam in April of 1994, Dr. Brown easily could have passed as an example of a man who lived the stereotypical American dream. A graduate from two Ivy League universities with subspecialty training in ophthalmology, Dr. Brown served as a respected ophthalmologist in the U.S. Air Force for a period of eight years. Midway through his Air Force career, Dr. Brown's ideal American family' included a wife, two children, and the requisite two cars and a dog. His country home was crowded with the full array of comforts and toys which clutter the lives of those preoccupied with materialism. Yet Dr. Brown ended up sacrificing virtually everything he had worked for when he faced a religious conviction that overturned his lifelong priorities. Following a personal miracle through which the life of his daughter was saved, Dr. Brown redirected his focus to religious study in an attempt to make good on a promise made to God. In the process, Dr. Brown followed the chain of revelation through the Abrahamic religions from Judaism to Christianity and, in the end, to Islam. Dr.Laurence Brown received his B.A. from Cornell University, his MD from Brown University Medical School, and his ophthalmology residency training at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Read more about our guest http://leveltruth.com/author.html/?page_id=2 Join me also at www.TheDeenshow.com http://twitter.com/thedeenshow https://www.facebook.com/TheDeenShowTV https://www.instagram.com/thedeenshowtv https://www.snapchat.com/add/thedeenshow Help Support our Efforts http://bit.ly/1O0dK4b

On March 31 at George Washington University Hospital, Frances Audrey Theresa Ware was born. After three months, she moved overseas with her older brother of four years, Francis Anthony Isaac and mother, Dr. Jane A Ware. Dubbed "Terri" by her mother when she was a newborn, the three lived in England, Germany and Korea. After living overseas for 7 years, the Ware Family moved back to the states where they lived in Arlington, VA for a brief stint before moving to Stafford, VA where they established their new home.   Growing up, the now twenty four year old was involved in many extra-curricular activities. She played the viola, guitar and piano, danced and received her first degree black belt alongside her brother in Tae Kwon Do. Terri also found time to help out her community through girl scouts, church and later in high school through the Learn and Serve program. After attending Virginia School of the Arts for a summer intensive program and then graduating from North Stafford High School with an Advanced Diploma in 2009, Terri took a few years off to work, make sure her life goals were what she wanted to achieve and moved to Bowie, Maryland. Here, she was a make up artist for DC Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, volunteered her talents to conduct televised and written interviews for Fresh Daily Inc., a company that discovers and promotes "lifestyle" throughout the DMV and is chief correspondent for the CEO of ibrandwebrand, Denise Moss. Some of her interviews include well known individuals such as Chef James Robinson from Hells Kitchen Season 13 and singer Yhai Portier.    

Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian who describes herself as someone with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition. She is an avid athlete herself, and has become a leader and expert in the field of Sports Nutrition for endurance athletes. Her journey started with graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Dietetics, earning a residency at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, and accepting a position from George Washington University Hospital as a clinical dietitian specializing in cardiac disease, neurology, neonates, and diabetes. From there, she began a private practice to focus on preventative nutrition, wellness and endurance sports. The website for Kelli's services is http://www.apexnutritionllc.com/fuelrightblog/. On Titter Kelli resides at @fuelright. Since I don't do Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Apex-Nutrition-LLC/210530685641458. Kelli joins us to discuss the importance of hydration, specifically in short distance time trial events.

Listen NowHeart disease is the leading cause of death for women (and men) in the US, accounting for one in every four deaths, however, among women, only 50% recognize heart disease is their #1 killer.  Additionally, almost two-thirds of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms.  (February is American Heart Month.) During this 27 minute podcast Dr. Bennett discusses the prevalence of heart disease particularly among women and what are primary prevention measures - that if achieved cardio vascular disease (CVD) could be reduced by over 80 percent.  She explains what accounts for women's limited awareness of CVD, the benefits of cardio protective drugs and statins (to lower cholesterol), female versus male symptomology and the lack of adequate CVD research specific to women.  Dr. Bennett notes the varying reasons why cardio rehabilitation, despite its substantial benefits, is woefully under utilized at rates under 30 percent and what can be done to improve patient utilization or participation.  The interview concludes with bottom line recommendations to avoid CVD and mention of federal programming efforts to reduce CVD via the "Million Hearts" campaign (www.millionhearts.hhs.gov) as well as related work by the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) and WomenHeart (www.womenheart.org).  (The interview failed to discuss or note the association between CVD and mental health or mental illness.  For example, depression even in mild forms can increase CVD risk and that depression is twice as common in women as in men.) Dr. Bennett is a Consulting Cardiologist of the Women's Heart Program at the MedStar Heart Institute.  She is the past Director of the Women's Heart Program at The George Washington University Hospital.  Prior to that she was an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the U. of Maryland.  Dr. Bennett is on the Scientific Advisory Board of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women and Heart Disease, served as Chair for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Advisory Panel on Women and Heart Disease, she is Past-President of the Greater Washington Area American Heart Association (AHA), a national spokesperson for the AHA and is the author of numerous clinical publications.  She earned her MD degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by a would-be assassin. For years, few people knew the truth about how close the president came to dying. In his new book, Rawhide Down, Del Quentin Wilber provides a minute-by-minute account of that harrowing day. Wilber interviewed more than 125 people, many of them for the first time.With cinematic clarity, we see the Secret Service agent whose fast reflexes save the president's life; the brillian surgeons who operated on Reagan as he was losing half his blood; and the small group of White House officials trying to determine whether the country was under attack.Del Quentin Wilber is an award-winning reporter for the Washington Post. He has spent most of his career covering law enforcement and sensitive security issues, and his work has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Wilber will be joined by Dr. Paul Colombani and Dr. David Gens, who were young surgical residents at George Washington University Hospital who helped treat Reagan. Dan Rodricks of the Baltimore Sun and WYPR-FM will moderate the discussion.Dr. Paul Colombani has been the Children's Surgeon-in-Charge at the Johns Hopkins Hospital since 1991. He is the Robert Garrett Professor of Pediatric Surgery and Professor of Surgery, Oncology, and Pediatrics. He also directs the Pediatric Transplant Program at Hopkins.Dr. David Gens is Associate Professor of Surgery and the top attending surgeon at the Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center.Recorded On: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Host: Jack Lewin, MD Guest: Richard Katz, MD Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) can improve adherence, increase efficiency and better coordinate patient care. What role are health information exchanges playing in the integration of EMRs and PHRs, and how effective are disease management software programs? How can we meet the challenges of integrating health information technology, or HIT, tools into cardiology practices? Dr. Richard Katz, the Bloedorn Professor of Cardiology, director of the division of cardiology at George Washington University Hospital, and director of the George Washington Cardiovascular Institute in Washington, DC, discusses the opportunities to utilize existing and emerging technologies to improve patient care. Dr. Katz also offers pragmatic advice about implementing HIT systems, and reviews current HIT initiatives. Hosted by Dr. Jack Lewin. Produced in Cooperation with

Host: Jack Lewin, MD Guest: Richard Katz, MD Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) can improve adherence, increase efficiency and better coordinate patient care. What role are health information exchanges playing in the integration of EMRs and PHRs, and how effective are disease management software programs? How can we meet the challenges of integrating health information technology, or HIT, tools into cardiology practices? Dr. Richard Katz, the Bloedorn Professor of Cardiology, director of the division of cardiology at George Washington University Hospital, and director of the George Washington Cardiovascular Institute in Washington, DC, discusses the opportunities to utilize existing and emerging technologies to improve patient care. Dr. Katz also offers pragmatic advice about implementing HIT systems, and reviews current HIT initiatives. Hosted by Dr. Jack Lewin. Produced in Cooperation with

Bethany Brand, Ph.D. specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma related disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders (DDs). She has over 25 years of clinical experience, including training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, and at Sheppard Pratt Health System’s Trauma Disorders program.  She is a Professor of Psychology at Towson University. Dr. Brand has been honored with numerous research, teaching and clinical awards and served on several national task forces that developed guidelines for the assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders. Dr. Brand is the Principal Investigator on an international treatment study of DDs (the TOP DD studies).  Dr. Brand is the Principal Investigator on a series of studies that are developing methods for distinguishing DDs from other conditions including malingered DDs. She has delivered clinical and research presentations around the world. In addition to assessing and treating patients, Dr. Brand serves as a forensic expert.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.