Podcasts about health assessments

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 744. This week this week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to give his perspective on the AIHA White Paper, Mold and Dampness in the Built Environment. We could not think of a better way to end the year than doing a wrap up show with Dr. Spurgeon. He is one of our most popular guests.  Joe Spurgeon, PHD, has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed numerous residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

Timely health assessments for patients 75 years and older, and vulnerable older adults are key Nurses do care plans regularly for patients 75 years and older, the same should be linked with health assessments Front-of-house clinic staff should articulate the value of health assessments, as they often notice first signs of dementia in the elderly Patient audits should be conducted to identify improvements needed in health assessments of the elderly   Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 25 mins Experts: Dr Chris Bollen, General Practitioner Jane Bollen, Primary Care Registered Nurse Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 737. This week we welcome Joe Spurgeon, PhD. If you ever write a mold report and it goes to court Dr. Joe Spurgeon could well be the expertonmold.com that reviews your report. Dr. Joe has retired his CIH and does not get out in the field much these days but he still reviews reports and testifies in mold related case s on a regular basis. This week he has volunteered to tell us what makes a quality report and how to write a mold assessment report and not a data report. If you don't know the difference this is the show for you. In addition to the presentation he put together for us this week Dr. Spurgeon has put up a special free link https://expertonmold.com/product/iaq-radio-presentation-free-digital-download/ with his IAQ Radio presentation plus 38 new slides, copies of field sheets, "Notes on Writing a Mold Report", an example mold report and a mold site inspection list. You can also order any of Dr. Spurgeon's books from his website expertonmold.com. Another great show for continuing education credits learn more here https://www.iaqradio.com/ce-credits/ Joe Spurgeon, PHD, has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed numerous residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

In this episode of the Cricket Matters podcast, hosts Josh Kennedy and James Breese dive deep into the importance of health assessments for cricketers. They emphasize that health is the foundation of athletic performance, regardless of age or skill level.You'll Learn:Why a cricketer's health is crucial for achieving peak performance and standing out in the sport, particularly in today's demanding game environment.The four primary areas covered in health assessments—body, lifestyle, mortality, and breathing—and how each contributes to overall athletic ability and longevity.The significance of proper breathing, including specific techniques that can enhance oxygenation, recovery, and decision-making in cricket.How heart health, indicated by resting heart rates and active heart rates, plays a vital role in assessing an athlete's fitness and mortality risk.Key Takeaways:Without good health, cricketers, regardless of age, will struggle to reach their full potential. Proper breathing techniques can significantly improve oxygen uptake, recovery, and mental clarity, making them a critical focus area in health assessments.Regular monitoring of resting and active heart rates can provide valuable insights into a cricketer's fitness level and potential health risks, guiding necessary interventions.Elements like sleep and daily movement are crucial indicators of an athlete's overall lifestyle. Poor habits in these areas can negatively impact both health and performance.Maintaining a healthy body composition, including waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage, is essential for reducing the risk of chronic diseases and ensuring long-term athletic success.Quotes:"The healthier, fitter, stronger, more athletic athlete will always be picked ahead of the unathletic, unhealthy one time and time again.""Breathing better and more efficiently helps you recover faster, function better, and make better decisions, which cricket is all about.""If your waist is over half your height, it shows you are at high risk of metabolic disease—no matter what we do with your technical side of things."Read more on our blog here!Find James on: Instagram: @jamesbreese Twitter: @_jamesbreese To learn more about Cricket Matters and download your FREE copy of The High-Performance Handbook, please visit www.cricketmatters.com

Join us for an enriching Debrief episode of the Podcast as we unpack valuable life lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger's newsletter, "The Pump." We emphasize the critical importance of recovery in every facet of life. Explore the principle of "garbage reps, garbage results," which underscores the necessity of being fully present in your efforts—whether in workouts, business, or relationships. We'll also discuss maintaining curiosity, the superiority of habits over motivation, and the foundational basics that keep us grounded. Tune in to gain insights on cultivating a solid mindset, dismissing overthinking about others' opinions, and valuing consistency over perfection.Additionally, we highlight an inspiring story about Spanish runner Ivan Fernandez's act of sportsmanship toward Kenyan runner Abel Mutai, offering a compelling contrast to the "win at all costs" mentality. This chapter also tackles the issue of body shaming in sports, focusing on Olympic rugby athlete Ilona Maher and the outdated use of BMI as a fitness measure. We advocate for comprehensive health assessments and introduce a simple decision-making rule: considering the impact of something in 10 minutes, 10 months, or 10 years to gain perspective on life's challenges. This episode is packed with actionable advice to enhance your mindset and daily routines, making it a must-listen for anyone striving for personal growth and resilience.Send us a Text Message.

Adrienne, Sammi, and Oli discuss ice baths and the dangers of cold exposure. There's a look at Continuous Glucose Monitors and how we can use them.And Oli predicts in the next two years brain health will be tested as standard.Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe or follow!You can follow the show and send in your questions to @modernwellnesspodcast or email questions@modernwellnesspodcast.comAnd follow the hosts Adrienne @adrienne_ldn, Sammi @sammiadhami, and Oli @_olipatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Macomb Township Chiropractic and Chiropractor Dr. Chris McNeil Kick off the Sterling Heights Farmer's Market with Free Health Assessments May 30, 2024 The Dodge Park Farmer's Market in Sterling Heights is back every Thursday at Dodge Park on Utica Road starting June 6, 2024, and Macomb Township Chiropractic is helping kick off the season with free health assessments. The Farmer's Market features an array of vendors, food trucks, live music, and special events, and runs from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm from June 6 through September 26, 2024.   Dr. Chris McNeil, Macomb Township Chiropractic Chiropractor and owner, will be at the Farmer's Market to share invaluable knowledge of the benefits of Chiropractic, and offer all attendees to take a free pain assessment. It's fun, informative, and only takes a few minutes, but can provide valuable insight to what may be causing your back pain, neck pain, headaches, numbness and tingling, and many other health issues. He will also be offering a special $20 new patient special if you sign up to come in for a visit on that day. The Macomb Twp. Chiropractic $20 New Patient Special will give you a complete consultation, exam, a set of chiropractic x-rays, x-ray report, massage bed, and a test chiropractic adjustment from Dr. Chris, normally priced around $300. So that's a great deal!   Macomb Township Chiropractic offers state of the art technology to locate and treat any misalignments in the spine which could be putting pressure on the nerves. When your spine is out of alignment, this nerve pressure leads to irritation, inflammation and pain, and can contribute to other health issues as well. Misalignments can happen from big traumas, like falls, sports injuries, or car accidents, or little traumas, which are daily, repetitive activities you may do like sitting in front of a computer, standing for long periods, or even looking down at your phone all day! With time and repetition, Chiropractic gently realigns these bones in the spine, takes the pressure off the nerves, and lets your body heal and you feel better! So what a better way to kick off your summer by visiting the Dodge Park Farmer's Market to enjoy some food, music, shop the local vendors, and take the first step to feeling better by doing a free health assessment with Macomb Township Chiropractic! You can also call the office at 586-566-2273 to take advantage of the $20 special, or schedule on their website at https://macombtwpchiro.com/  

Join us as we delve into the current landscape of mental health assessments and the significance of routine mental health assessments for the early detection of mental health symptoms and proactive intervention. guest: Paige Pontrelli Learn more about Mental Health Technologies: https://www.mhtech.com/ --- Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)3 on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, empowerment, and support (aces). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/support

Embarking on a quest for holistic health can lead us down fascinating paths, ones I've personally tread with a touch of trepidation and a heap of curiosity. My recent foray into the world of health diagnostics brought me face-to-face with the DEXA scan, a tool capable of peeling back the layers to reveal our body's deepest secrets. Within this episode, I, Dr. Damaris Maria Grossman, invite you to join me on a journey of discovery as I recount my experience with this advanced imaging technique and the revelations it brought about my body composition, bone density, and potential fracture risks. It's an honest look at what it means to confront our health head-on, and the insights gained might just steer you toward a path of informed wellness and disease prevention.The conversation doesn't stop at the DEXA scan; we also navigate the intricacies of VO2 max testing, a metric of endurance that probes the limits of our aerobic capabilities. Despite my own history with asthma and previous injuries, I share the surprising results and what they mean for someone not exactly in the elite athlete bracket. This episode is not just about the numbers; it's about understanding our bodies, working with our unique health narratives, and striving for improvement. So, if you're keen on learning how to interpret the signs your body is giving you and transform that knowledge into action, tune in for an episode rich with personal exploration and science-backed insights. Support the showAre you feeling stressed, tired, or Metabolism imbalanced? Take advantage of our free mindful steps to help improve your well-being. Schedule an appointment today.Ask Us for help with Medical Weight Loss & Improve Metabolic HealthWww.mindfullyintegrative.com Let's Work on Your Optimal Wellness Journey!Sign Up For Discovery Call://calendly.com/drdamarisg/30minEnjoy the Show and Get Bonus Episodes Subscribe For Just $4 a month Enjoy one of Our Mindful Book Collections HERE Check Out our YouTube Channel Join Our Mindfully Integrative Private Facebook CommunityGet 15% off Pharmaceutical Grade Full Script Vitamins & Supplements

Liz Sergeant is a former Woman in Pharma and Founder of the Well Nourished Club. Now she works with individuals and corporates to help women optimise their health, energy, wellbeing and performance. And who doesn't need that in their life? In this episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Miriam and Sarah discover so much about: Functional medicine and functional nutrition Liz's own journey from high achiever, to superwoman to HPA axis dysfunction The difference between tests for optimal health and what medicine typically looks at in diagnosing disease The relationship between stress and blood glucose  The role of oestrogen dominance and a host of menstrual symptoms The stress response and ‘leading yourself' Why most people don't need to live with IBS symptoms AND why women often live with symptoms that they are told are ‘normal', but they actually have the power to change - if only they knew how If you ever suffer from heavy periods, painful periods, low mood, anxiety, cycle-related loss of confidence, breakouts or headaches, or if you are experiencing peri-menopausal symptoms, this podcast is a must-listen. What woman HASN'T experienced these things? Check out Liz's company; The Well Nourished Club here https://wellnourishedclub.com/about/ Liz is offering listeners of this podcast 10% off her Women's Health Assessments. She says: "These are the perfect place to start driving into the root cause. These readings and the 1-to-1 session we'll have together are designed for women looking for professional insight into what's going on from a health & hormones perspective, followed by priority next steps and bespoke supplements. As part of an assessment we include the analysis of blood markers against functional health ranges - these blood test results can be from a GP practice or we can order them privately.It is my pleasure to offer the WIP podcast listeners 10% off the package - just use code ‘WIPpodcast' at checkout. For more information head here http://wellnourishedclub.com/wha/" Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know about Women in Pharma events, webinars, podcasts and initiatives: https://netwrok.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=83cbf52143f8d0b7c0d7fb1a3&id=a9333cf891

In this truly enlightening episode I chat to Liz Sergeant who is a Registered Functional Nutritionist and Women's Health Specialist. Liz and I chat about how we can make ourselves feel more balanced and get ourselves sorted as we approach perimenopause.During the episode we cover:Gut health and how to work out if ours is in good orderBlood tests and how they can reveal more than meets the eyeWhy going on HRT too early isn't a good idea How to understand our cycles Empowering our daughters and making them feel positive about their periodsNutritionand so much more.Show notes:Here is the instagram post where Liz lists the functional lab ranges for blood tests:https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct08LK0oRzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Liz woud also love to offer us access to her Women's Health Assessments with a 20% discount. These private 1-to-1 sessions and the personalised blueprint are designed for women looking for professional insight into what's going on from a health & hormones perspective, followed by priority next steps and bespoke supplements. You can find more information and sign up here: http://wellnourishedclub.com/wha using code BEAUTY20 at check out.And if you'd like more practical information about harmonising your hormones, her fabulous free ‘Feel Good Foundations of Happy Hormones' Guide is for you. You can download it here http://wellnourishedclub.com/happyhormones/.

Dr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, dives deep into a new state health assessment; Melissa Touma, ASTHO's Director of the Public Health Infrastructure Program, tells us how Colorado used public health infrastructure grant funding to support a subscription to the public health digital library; and an ASTHO resource provides tools, recommendations, and literature to support the well-being of the public health workforce. South Carolina State Health Assessment Webpage ASTHO Webpage: PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Meet Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and compassionate therapist in private practice. With a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work from Florida State University, Ashlyn has worked in a variety of settings before heading into private practice including management and supervision of new therapists where Ashlyn learned her love of teaching, supporting, and mentorship. Ashlyn's specialization includes supporting individuals and couples before and after bariatric surgery. As a trained professional in pre-surgical mental health clearance, she offers comprehensive counseling tailored to the unique emotional and psychological aspects of the bariatric journey. Driven by a passion to teach and support other therapists and a commitment to filling a gap in training, Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, took the initiative to create her own specialized program to train mental health providers to conduct pre-surgical mental health clearances. Then realizing another gap created a directory of bariatric therapists.  With over a decade of practical experience, she recognized the need for comprehensive training in a specific area and decided to forge her own path. This self-created program equips practitioners with the necessary tools and expertise to excel in their work, ensuring the highest quality of care for those they serve.  Join Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, as she shares her insights and expertise gained through diversifying revenue streams, empowering professionals to deliver exceptional care and make a lasting impact in their practice and self-care.  Resources: The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is sponsored by TherapyNotes! Click here to get 2 months FREE! www.lisamustard.com/therapynotes or enter promo code “Lisa” at www.TherapyNotes.com. Get $50 off Ashlyn's Training with code Lisa: Enroll Now — Learn Bariatric Psychological Assessments Get $50 off the directory with code Lisa: Find A Bariatric Therapist If you're already trained in evals and want to purchase the templates, see them on the website, www.learnbariatricpsychologicalassessments.com/store. Want to pivot your skill set and generate more income? Looking to expand your services or create new ones? Grab my list of 50+ ideas that can help you create an additional stream of revenue here: https://bit.ly/ideasformoreincome Need continuing education contact hours? If so, then be sure to check out my Podcourses.  Learn about Holistic Counseling with Chris McDonald, LCMHC - check out her trainings here. Learn about the Psychcraft Network. Visit my Etsy shop for social media ready templates. It's important to stress that these episodes are not meant to take the place of any work you're doing with your therapist or doctor. In fact, please run these ideas by your counselor or doctor before you act on them to make sure you are ready for them or even fit for the suggestions. I can't stress this enough, each person is unique and their situation is unique so please talk to your dr before starting anything new I may be suggesting. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.      

Accurate OASIS coding is essential for all home health clinicians due to the direct impact quality indicators will have on an agency's star rating. With the CMS plan to move to a universal outcome measure for all post-acute settings, OASIS will become an important tool beyond home health. Payment through PDGM and PDPM are driven, at least in part, by improvement as measured through OASIS. This course will provide easy to use methods that will improve a clinician's ability to provide correct coding to all OASIS-C and D (cognitive and mental health) items. This podcast will provide sample questions throughout the course to ensure the participant's understanding. The podcast format will enable participants to listen and review the material at their own leisure, while providing an in-depth look at very specific sections of the OASIS. Clinicians conducting OASIS assessments will immediately see improved understanding of accurate OASIS coding, as will those participating in collaborative assessments now allowed by CMS. To view accreditation information and access completion requirements to receive a certificate for completing this course, please Click here   The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking too Arun Iyer, a specialist occupational health advisor. Arun works for Health Partners Group and has extensive experience working with people with dyslexia. He's here to discuss how occupational health assessments can help people with dyslexia in the workplace.Background:Arun shares his background and how he became an occupational health advisor. He also talks about his experience working with people with dyslexia and the challenges they may face in the workplace.Occupational Health Assessments:Arun explains what occupational health assessments are and who can benefit from them. He discusses how they differ from medical assessments and the role of the occupational health advisor in conducting the assessment.Helping People with Dyslexia:Arun explains how occupational health assessments can identify workplace adjustments that can benefit people with dyslexia. He discusses the different types of workplace adjustments that can be made and how these assessments can help employers understand their legal responsibilities in accommodating people with dyslexia.What to Expect:Arun walks us through what a typical occupational health assessment involves. He discusses the different types of assessments that may be conducted depending on the person's needs and situation. He also talks about how to prepare for an occupational health assessment and what to bring to the appointment.Conclusion:Arun summarizes the key points of the conversation and encourages people with dyslexia to consider getting an occupational health assessment to help them in the workplace. He reminds employers of their legal responsibilities to accommodate employees with dyslexia and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about dyslexia in the workplace and promoting inclusivity.Outro:Thank you for listening to The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show. We hope you found today's episode informative and helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us on social media or through our website. Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!-Proudly sponsored by Dyslexia BoxDyslexia Box empowers those with neurodiversity and disabilities in the workplace by creating awareness, removing barriers and improving wellbeing. Along with the Government's Access to Work scheme, they work with companies and their employees to understand and access adjustments needed to allow employees to thrive.Support includes:Neurodiversity and disability auditNeurodiversity training for managersDisability awareness trainingWorkplace assessmentsWorkplace strategy coachingAssistive technologyTechnical support and customer careFind out more, or get in touch with the Dyslexia Box team.For more hacks tip and tricks for dyslexia and full show notes please visit Dyslexia Life Hacks.Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

This week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to talk about the use of surface dust sampling for assessing mold exposure. Many IEP's are frustrated with the lack of consensus on how to take and interpret surface dust samples for mold. They are also frustrated with the misuse of ERMI scores to assess exposure. Dr. Spurgeon will review his work and discuss his methods. He also hopes our audience will poke and prod to help him improve his recommendations. In the past we have interviewed him about his book on surface sampling, air sampling for mold and sampling after wildfires. Check out the interviews here: Episode 375 Episode 525 Episode 648   Joe Spurgeon, PhD has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Articles from Dr. Spurgeon are available at www.bi-air.com. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

My guest on the Due Diligence Podcast today is Brad O'Connor, CEO of Cogstate Ltd. (ASX: CGS) (OTCQX: COGZF). The company is an industry leader in digital cognition tests that are used primarily in drug trials to see if the drug is impacting cognition. The company operates through two segments, Healthcare and Direct to Consumer, as a provider of digital cognition tests for Alzheimer's disease clinical trials, and direct to consumer via its global commercial partner Eisai Co., Ltd with the recently announced Digital Tool “CogMate™" in Taiwan And Hong Kong. With the recent FDA approval of Aduhelm to address the underlying biology of the disease, the first of its kind, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders had a major breakthrough. Cogstate seeks to capitalize on this secular bull market in Alzheimer's R&D and commercialization without being a drug development company themselves. Brad O'Connor has a background you wouldn't expect, as he does not come from the Healthcare industry, and he has a very unique perspective on growing the business. Brad and I discuss the following topics: Alzheimer's R&D and Commercialization - how the clinical trials are set up? Creating digital cognition tests for the consumer Barrier to entries for digital cognition testing market Data and analytics opportunities With that, please enjoy my conversation with Brad O'Connor, CEO of Cogstate. For more information about Cogstate Ltd., please visit: https://www.cogstate.com/ This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks, and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about the word “don't”. All too often we tell ourselves, “don't do this or don't eat that.” Does it work? If you're like us, it creates a whole cascade for willpower. Maybe there's a better way? In just a few minutes, Jenn answers all these questions and more. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/        RESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries  Jenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

No one wants to get old! That implies lethargy, a lack of social life, weight gain, wrinkled skin and that's just the beginning! What if there's a difference between aging and getting old? Today's episode of Salad WIth a SIde of Fries is all about longevity. Everyone will inevitably experience aging, but there are ways we can slow it down, do it well and maintain energy and vitality. Join us as Jenn discusses the biggest factors that contribute to aging, how you can assess your overall aging, and different practices to help you find true longevity. It is never too late and it is never too early to start, so listen now! IN THIS EPISODE: [10:00] We discuss the biggest factors that contribute to aging.   [20:09] Here are a few assessment tools people can use to assess how well they are aging.  [28:23] Jenn shares her Longevity Equation, a new pyramid people can use to age well.  [43:04] Detoxification is crucial for aging well, and here's why.  [46:36] Building purposeful habits to incorporate proactive health practices into your daily routine can help you age well.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: The biggest factors that contribute to aging are sleep, stress, body composition, activity, and smoking.  Our nutrient requirements increase with age while our caloric needs decrease.  As we get older, it gets harder to get up again after long periods of being stationary.   RESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries  Jenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram QUOTES: “Starting around age 30, we lose 3-5% of our muscle mass each decade.” Jenn Trepeck“Heart Health and stress reduction are sexual health.” Jenn Trepeck“Start now.  It is never too late and it is never too early to build healthy habits.”  Jenn Trepeck

This week on IAQ Radio+ we welcome Eugenia Mirica PhD, Franco Seif PE and Joe Spurgeon PhD for a discussion on Sampling Surface Char in Residential Properties Impacted by Wildfire Smoke. There is a gathering interest in research, standards and guidelines related to wildfire smoke assessment, exposure and cleaning. This is a topic that would have been even more in the news if it was not for the COVID pandemic. Check out this week's articles and links for several new studies being announced etc. and join us today at noon to learn more on the best methods for evaluating the impact of wildfire smoke in the built environment.   Eugenia Mirica, PhD is the Laboratory Director of the Materials Science Laboratory at EMSL Analytical in Cinnaminson, NJ. She earned her doctoral degree in Materials Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. Her expertise involves the use of complex analytical methodologies for the identification and comprehensive morphological and chemical characterization of a large array of materials and the ability to correlate the resulting information to materials properties and their performance.    Franco Seif, PE is President and Chief Executive Officer of Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC). He is also a co-founder of CSC. Franco been a leader in the environmental and engineering industry for over 3 decades. He started his environmental and engineering consulting career at Camp Dresser & McKee, Boston, MA, in 1985. In 1987 he worked as a consultant for EPI, Center, a small industrial hygiene company, Santa Monica, CA. In 1990, Mr. Seif started an environmental consulting firm, Californian Environmental Consultants, that provided asbestos, indoor air quality, and Phase I & phase II environmental site assessment services to a small group of clients. In 1996, Mr. Seif joined forces with Brian Clark and Robert Clark to form CSC. Mr. Seif is also active in the community. He sits on the board of directors of St. Anne's, a non-profit organization that provides care to abused young pregnant, mothers and their babies. Mr. Seif also sits on the advisory committee of the American Council of Accreditation and Certification (ACAC), a certifying body for the indoor air quality professional. Mr. Seif hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, Ma, and a master's of science degree in engineering management from Drexler University, Philadelphia, PA. He holds a professional engineering registration in the State of California, and he is an asbestos consultant with the California Occupational, Safety and Health Administration.   Joe Spurgeon, PhD has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Articles from Dr. Spurgeon are available at www.bi-air.com. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

Ilaria Varoli, EVP of Myant Inc., explores Textile Computing™ for remote monitoring, health assessments, pediatric and maternal care, temperature regulation, monitoring of athlete performance, and much more.Schedule a meeting with Natalie Yeadon: https://www.meetwithnatalie.comNatalie Yeadon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieyeadon/Impetus Digital Website: https://www.impetusdigital.com/Impetus Digital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impetus-digital/Impetus Digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/impetus_digitalImpetus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ImpetusDigitalIlaria Varoli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilaria-varoli-33056326/Myant Inc.: https://myant.ca/

Mental health disorders are an issue for more than nine hundred million people worldwide. The impact on this group is tremendous but the impact on the Health Industry that is trying to serve them is overwhelming. That’s because the Health Industry relies on mental assessments to identify and assist people who are in need. Unfortunately, […] The post How to rethink mental health assessments? appeared first on .

Ever wondered how scientists assess the health of wild dolphins? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Randall Wells describes his role as director of the Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP) and some of the key research SDRP does including population monitoring and health assessments of wild bottlenose dolphins.

Steven Beckman, Chief Executive Nobody of the Mesh News Project details his personal experiences and gives you some strategy to face mental health assessments which most likely will be something you face while going through gangstalking and/or the Cointelpro 2.0 Program

Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar quickly talk a little holiday ritual before diving into a conversation about...

Sergeants Bacon and C-Gar quickly talk a little holiday ritual before diving into a conversation about the annual Periodic Health Assessment. The story gets cut short....Stay safe, stay positive.... Enjoy the holidays. We will see you again next year.

Amanda Price turns the tables and interviews me. We talked about how I developed my service of Health Assessments. We also spoke about the evolution of the podcast and also a new aspect of getting some tools online to support people emotionally and energetically. We have developed a monthly subscription which gives people 23 tools to support themselves and the Zen Zone on Facebook. There are also some tools on my website for people are interested in getting support emotionally or energetically without joining the membership for accountability and monthly access to question and answer sessions and potential for additional learning. www.healingvitality.ca/storeBioHeather Drummond is a naturopath and podcaster who enjoys working with people of all ages and animals to help them all lowering stress levels. www.healingvitality.caTools for emotional and energetic support www.healingvitality.ca/storePinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/healingvitality/pins/

E213 - Sonde Health Granted Foundational U.S. Patent for Use of Vocal Biomarkers in Health Assessments

Health Beyond Diet and Weight Loss For many of us in this community, our first encounter with dieting wasn't a concern with health. Similarly, for me and all the women I work with inside of my programs, their first diet was strictly focused on being in a smaller body. That is to say, we dieted for aesthetic reasons, not health. As women, we do not want to diet. Instead, we want to be in a thinner body. Our modern society believes that being thinner is better, smarter, and healthier. In other words, all of us have been taught at a very young age that health = thinness but is it true or is it just an assumption? What if health wasn't the outcome of the weight on the scale? Would you still want to diet? Does “Obesity” Cause One to Be Unhealthy? As of today in October 2019, there isn't one study or research evidence that directly points to being overweight (BMI-based status) as a causative factor in diseases. That said, many studies will link/correlate obesity to health risks. In other words, weight status is never the sole factor in any health condition. In this groundbreaking research on BMI and metabolic health, one-third to three-quarters of people classified as obese were metabolically healthy. Four health factors were measured and evaluated to achieve health status. These include blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and plasma glucose. Moreover, when BMI categorized an individual as obese, this study showed that obesity did not affect the risks of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and mortality. However, it did increase diabetes risk although cumulative incidence remained low in healthy people. In fact, the problem with considering weight as the main factor to your health is our inability to lose weight and sustain the weight loss. Hence, 95-98% of dieters regain all of their weight loss within 1-5 years.  Dr. Traci Mann, a UCLA associate professor of psychology and lead author of this study said, “We found that the majority of people regained all the weight, plus more. Sustained weight loss was found only in a small minority of participants, while complete weight regain was found in the majority. Diets do not lead to sustained weight loss or health benefits for the majority of people.”. Is Health Beyond Dieting Possible? The short answer is yes. Based on research, it would appear that health isn't attributed to the weight on the scale, therefore, we can say that health is possible without seeking weight loss. A 2016 study by researchers at UCLA published in the International Journal of Obesity looked at 40,420 adults in the most recent U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. It assessed their health as measured by six accepted metrics (not including BMI). The metrics include blood pressure, triglyceride, cholesterol, glucose, insulin resistance, and C-reactive protein. It found that 47 percent of people were classified as overweight by BMI. Twenty-nine percent of those who qualified as obese were healthy as measured by at least five of those other metrics. Meanwhile, 31 percent of normal-weight people were unhealthy by two or more of the same measures. So, if weight isn't what ensures our long-term health, then what is? Studies that have actually controlled for fitness have found that it is more predictive for mortality than weight. This study defined ‘fit' as 3-4 hrs/week of walking. In this episode, we will cover how we can as women seek health beyond dieting and weight loss. Likewise, we will explore everything we can do today that can and will impact our health long term. What you'll learn listening to this episode: What is health? Does “obesity” cause one to be unhealthy? Is health beyond diet and weight loss possible? What is Health at Every Size? What is a weight-neutral approach to health? Body dissatisfaction & shame and health behaviors Shifting from weight management to health behavior What happens if we take the Going Beyond The Food Method™️ approach to health? Who is the ideal candidate for The Going Beyond The Food Method™️ Health approach? How to get started with a weight-neutral approach to health Mentioned on the show: Register for the free workshop: 8 steps to health beyond dieting and weight loss Get Started with our FREE Intuitive Eating Introduction Course   Links & studies mentioned on the show: Research on BMI and metabolic health Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity Promoting Public Health in the Context of the “Obesity Epidemic” Research on Health Assessments on Adults Beyond BMI Relationship between low cardiorespiratory fitness and mortality in normal-weight, overweight, and obese individuals Impact of non-diet approaches on attitudes, behaviors, and health outcomes Healthy lifestyle habits and mortality in overweight and obese individuals Greater Weight Satisfaction Report More Positive Health Behaviors and Have Better Health Status    

Health Beyond Diet and Weight Loss For many of us in this community, our first encounter with dieting wasn’t a concern with health. Similarly, for me and all the women I work with inside of my programs, their first diet was strictly focused on being in a smaller body. That is to say, we dieted for aesthetic reasons, not health. As women, we do not want to diet. Instead, we want to be in a thinner body. Our modern society believes that being thinner is better, smarter, and healthier. In other words, all of us have been taught at a very young age that health = thinness but is it true or is it just an assumption? What if health wasn’t the outcome of the weight on the scale? Would you still want to diet? Does “Obesity” Cause One to Be Unhealthy? As of today in October 2019, there isn’t one study or research evidence that directly points to being overweight (BMI-based status) as a causative factor in diseases. That said, many studies will link/correlate obesity to health risks. In other words, weight status is never the sole factor in any health condition. In this groundbreaking research on BMI and metabolic health, one-third to three-quarters of people classified as obese were metabolically healthy. Four health factors were measured and evaluated to achieve health status. These include blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and plasma glucose. Moreover, when BMI categorized an individual as obese, this study showed that obesity did not affect the risks of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and mortality. However, it did increase diabetes risk although cumulative incidence remained low in healthy people. In fact, the problem with considering weight as the main factor to your health is our inability to lose weight and sustain the weight loss. Hence, 95-98% of dieters regain all of their weight loss within 1-5 years.  Dr. Traci Mann, a UCLA associate professor of psychology and lead author of this study said, “We found that the majority of people regained all the weight, plus more. Sustained weight loss was found only in a small minority of participants, while complete weight regain was found in the majority. Diets do not lead to sustained weight loss or health benefits for the majority of people.”. Is Health Beyond Dieting Possible? The short answer is yes. Based on research, it would appear that health isn’t attributed to the weight on the scale, therefore, we can say that health is possible without seeking weight loss. A 2016 study by researchers at UCLA published in the International Journal of Obesity looked at 40,420 adults in the most recent U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. It assessed their health as measured by six accepted metrics (not including BMI). The metrics include blood pressure, triglyceride, cholesterol, glucose, insulin resistance, and C-reactive protein. It found that 47 percent of people were classified as overweight by BMI. Twenty-nine percent of those who qualified as obese were healthy as measured by at least five of those other metrics. Meanwhile, 31 percent of normal-weight people were unhealthy by two or more of the same measures. So, if weight isn’t what ensures our long-term health, then what is? Studies that have actually controlled for fitness have found that it is more predictive for mortality than weight. This study defined ‘fit’ as 3-4 hrs/week of walking. In this episode, we will cover how we can as women seek health beyond dieting and weight loss. Likewise, we will explore everything we can do today that can and will impact our health long term. What you'll learn listening to this episode: What is health? Does “obesity” cause one to be unhealthy? Is health beyond diet and weight loss possible? What is Health at Every Size? What is a weight-neutral approach to health? Body dissatisfaction & shame and health behaviors Shifting from weight management to health behavior What happens if we take the Going Beyond The Food Method™️ approach to health? Who is the ideal candidate for The Going Beyond The Food Method™️ Health approach? How to get started with a weight-neutral approach to health Mentioned on the show: Register for the free workshop: 8 steps to health beyond dieting and weight loss Get Started with our FREE Intuitive Eating Introduction Course   Links & studies mentioned on the show: Research on BMI and metabolic health Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity Promoting Public Health in the Context of the “Obesity Epidemic” Research on Health Assessments on Adults Beyond BMI Relationship between low cardiorespiratory fitness and mortality in normal-weight, overweight, and obese individuals Impact of non-diet approaches on attitudes, behaviors, and health outcomes Healthy lifestyle habits and mortality in overweight and obese individuals Greater Weight Satisfaction Report More Positive Health Behaviors and Have Better Health Status    

David and I will be sharing how to do an effective Health Assessment to help you reach your goals and assist more people to join this journey!

This week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to continue our conversation on the use of sampling as part of a mold inspection. We will focus on his latest paper and answer the question can airborne mold samples be interpreted objectively using numerical guidelines? Dr. Spurgeon has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA’s Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA’s Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Additional articles from Dr. Spurgeon are available at www.bi-air.com. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

Would you like to know why organizations need to use assessments? Lately, Ray and Amy have been talking about the new products that the Genysys Group is releasing and they recently did an episode about the Organizational Health Assessment. There is still one more assessment that they are preparing to launch, called The Change Readiness Assessment. Listen in to find out more about it. In today's episode, Ray and Amy will explain what the Change Readiness Assessment is. They will also talk about why organizations need assessments and why they are such useful tools when it comes to organizational health and organizational transformation. Tune in now, for more. Show Highlights: Ray explains why we need assessments and why these tools are helpful when it comes to organizational transformation. An assessment shows how strong the foundation is for change within an organization. A lot of good ideas fail because we are not ready for them and we don't know how to determine if we are ready, or what we need to do in order to become ready. A good assessment is a catalyst for a conversation about reality. An assessment gives us a basis for where we are before any kind of change takes place. A post-assessment shows us where we are as a result of a change. What the Change Readiness Assessment that the Genysys Group has developed measures, and what sort of feedback could be expected from using it.  Ray talks about the eight dimensions of the Change Readiness Assessment. The first dimension is the dimension of catalytic leadership. Ray gives a recap of what catalytic leadership is. Without good catalytic leadership, good ideas may never get off the ground. What the dimension of Opportunity For Change deals with.  The fourth area deals with transformational leadership, the kind of leadership that is able to sustain change. The fifth area is the area of lead energy. The sixth area is planning. Choosing our focus and having clear, outcome-related roles. The seventh area deals with partnering, or who we know that we need to partner with.  The eighth area deals with generative leadership. It looks at keeping the mission in play. Generative leadership is about the long term. The difference between a river organization and a puddle organization. Generative leadership is essential for sustained change. The value of the Change Readiness Assessment. The relationship between the Organizational Health Assessment and the Change Readiness Assessment, and the kinds of needs that each one fulfills. Ray has found that one of the key elements for being able to have meaningful transformational change is tied to the extent to which the organization is healthy, to begin with. The Organizational Health Assessment uncovered significant organizational dysfunction. Organizational health is foundational to organizational transformation. To find more information about the Change Readiness Assessment, go to www.thegenysysgroup.com.  Assessments help us deal with the reality and they help us to challenge some of the assumptions that we are acting upon before clarifying the reality. Links: For more information, go to www.thegenysysgroup.com  Or follow us on social media at Genysys Group on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Knowing what’s going on in your body is essential to making the right decisions when it comes to your health and wellness.### But getting hold of information about your health can be a struggle - not to mention expensive! And when you do finally receive your data it can be baffling to make sense of it all. Based in London, LiveSmart is a digital health platform that’s set out to make health assessments simple, accessible and actionable. Combining blood tests, online health reports and remote one-to-one coaching, LiveSmart uses a blend of technology, people power and behavioural change techniques to help people improve their health and wellness. Joining us on this episode of HealthRedesigned is Mat Griffiths Product Manager and UX Designer at LiveSmart.

This episode is about checking your patients mental status as well as sexual history. Are you doing enough? Are you asking the right questions? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/terri76/support

This week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to continue our conversation on the use of sampling as part of a mold inspection. We will focus on his latest paper and answer the question can airborne mold samples be interpreted objectively using numerical guidelines?    Dr. Spurgeon has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 - 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Additional articles from Dr. Spurgeon are available at www.bi-air.com. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/ 

This week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to continue our conversation on the use of sampling as part of a mold inspection. We will focus on his latest paper and answer the question can airborne mold samples be interpreted objectively using numerical guidelines? Dr. Spurgeon has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA’s Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA’s Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Additional articles from Dr. Spurgeon are available at www.bi-air.com. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

This week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to continue our conversation on the use of sampling as part of a mold inspection. We will focus on his latest paper and answer the question can airborne mold samples be interpreted objectively using numerical guidelines? Dr. Spurgeon has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA’s Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA’s Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Additional articles from Dr. Spurgeon are available at www.bi-air.com. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/

On this episode, our guest is Nancy S. Erickson, (J.D. Brooklyn Law School, LL.M. Yale Law School, M.A. Forensic Psychology John Jay College of Criminal Justice), a consultant on issues relating to law and psychology, particularly child custody evaluations and domestic violence.    Nancy's career spans over a decade of teaching law at top law schools in the country, eight years at Legal Services, and decades in private practice representing survivors of domestic violence. Nancy has written books and articles on family law, including domestic violence, child support, custody, marital property, attorneys for children, custody evaluations, and adoption. She is currently researching and writing on custody issues, especially custody evaluations, laws regarding custody in cases where there has been domestic violence, and the use of parental alienation theories against parents who are attempting to protect their children or themselves from abuse.  We will be speaking with Nancy about her work and research on child custody evaluations, due process challenges the evaluations pose, and its impact on shaping safety outcomes for women and children in court.   We will also be speaking with Nancy about a recent case she contributed to that, on its surface, has positive implications for both same-sex parents and for domestic violence victims. Here are some of the links to the articles we discussed on our show, including the same-sex custody case Nancy contributed to: Gender Bias in the Family Courts and the epidemic of courts giving custody of at least 58,000 children a year to abusers ProPublica article on the Lack of Oversight of Child Custody Evaluators ProPublica article on how NY parents fight lack of right to see 'expert' custody reports The Brooke SB v Elizabeth CC case --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

No Limits, in partnership with Side Effects Public Media, discusses mental health assessments for judicial proceedings. What happens when a doctor fails to perform the duties on which the judicial system and the person before the court rely? Public media reporter Steve Burger joins us to discuss his reporting of just such a case, in which the elements involving the doctor are the ones stretching belief. Other experts include former Chief Justice Randall Shepard and Dr. George Parker of the IU Department of Psychiatry.

This week IAQ Radio welcomes author, consultant, industrial hygienist and accomplished industry professional Joe Spurgeon, Ph.D. We are going to discuss Dr. Spurgeon's new book "The Collection and Interpretation of Indoor Mold Samples - A comparison of methods" and other topics related to mold inspection, sampling, and interpretation of data. In his new book Dr. Spurgeon discusses his concern that "none of the sampling methods, or data interpretation methods, we use in the mold industry have ever been validated". The book goes into detail on the importance of sampling to answer specific questions and gives you examples of what questions to ask. Dr. Spurgeon states that "the selection of the sampling method and data interpretation method affects the ability of the IEP to correctly interpret the sample results and assess condition. One objective of this manual is to improve the investigator's ability to compare the utility of sampling and data-interpretation methods based on objective criteria." Dr. Spurgeon has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 - 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Additional articles from Dr. Spurgeon aree available at www.bi-air.com. LEARN MORE this week with Joe Spurgeon, PhD on IAQ Radio!

This week IAQ Radio welcomes author, consultant, industrial hygienist and accomplished industry professional Joe Spurgeon, Ph.D. We are going to discuss Dr. Spurgeon's new book "The Collection and Interpretation of Indoor Mold Samples - A comparison of methods" and other topics related to mold inspection, sampling, and interpretation of data. In his new book Dr. Spurgeon discusses his concern that "none of the sampling methods, or data interpretation methods, we use in the mold industry have ever been validated". The book goes into detail on the importance of sampling to answer specific questions and gives you examples of what questions to ask. Dr. Spurgeon states that "the selection of the sampling method and data interpretation method affects the ability of the IEP to correctly interpret the sample results and assess condition. One objective of this manual is to improve the investigator's ability to compare the utility of sampling and data-interpretation methods based on objective criteria." Dr. Spurgeon has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 - 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA's Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA's Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed over 4,000 residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. Additional articles from Dr. Spurgeon aree available at www.bi-air.com. LEARN MORE this week with Joe Spurgeon, PhD on IAQ Radio!