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The Tennessee legislature recently wrapped up the first half of the 114th General Assembly, and there is a lot to digest.Today, we bring you the first of a two-part review. Reporters assigned to cover the work of our elected state representatives join us to recap the bills passed, the bills still waiting to be signed by the governor, and the constitutional amendments that will appear on the ballot in 2026.Tomorrow, we go a bit deeper into the issues with a post-session analysis — that you can join by calling 615-760-2000 at noon Thursday.Guests Sarah Grace Taylor, State Government Reporter, Nashville Banner Marianna Bacallao, Power and Equity Reporter, WPLN Nina Cardona, Morning/NashVillager Podcast Host, WPLN Catherine Sweeney, Health Reporter, WPLN

Canada's primary care system is in crisis – one that has been building across the country for many years. Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care professionals leaves many Canadians with limited options for consistent longitudinal care. At the same time, the rate of family physician growth has slowed from three percent to one percent, which has further exacerbated the crisis.Today, 6.5 million Canadian adults lack access to a primary care professional they can see when they need care. The evidence is clear that without primary care, people have worse health, rates of preventable diseases go up, and costs to the healthcare system increase. Disproportionally impacted are newcomers to Canada, lower income, people with disabilities or that belong to underserved groups such as Indigenous communities.Across levels of government, jurisdictions have tried and tested strategies to tackle the shortage of physicians and access to primary care and many others are in flight to address innovative models of team-based care, licensing and training, as well as recruitment and retention.With 2025 provincial and national elections pending in Canada, what should Canadians advocate for from their elected officials, how can we ensure policy and funding commitments are tied to strong patient outcomes and accountability, and how will we close existing gaps in primary care to improve the health and well-being of all Canadians?Join us on March 6 at the Empire Club of Canada to hear from Dr. Joss Reimer, President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) who will highlight the key challenges and options to close the gap in primary care. Dr. Reimer will sit down with Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association and Dr. Ojistoh Horn, President, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada for a discussion and solutions for elected officials in jurisdictions across Canada. The session will be moderated by Kelly Grant, Health Reporter at The Globe and Mail, who will lead the discussion on key healthcare issues.

Apoorva Mandavilli, the award-winning New York Times science and global health reporter, is on the front lines of several fast-breaking stories. “We should be worried” about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). It was “already on the chopping block” before the hugely disruptive Trump pause on national grants and contracts. Secretary Rubio did issue a waiver, but there has been no follow-up clarification. PEPFAR remains in peril. Many bad things happen rapidly when a sensitive, complex program of this scale is disrupted. “The virus comes roaring back.” Though Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be HHS Secretary appears inconclusive, Apoorva was “not expecting the level of fireworks.” RFK Jr. was “damned by his own history” of false statements on vaccines, which “haunted him.” U.S. withdrawal from WHO is bad news for Americans in several concrete ways that will harm U.S. national interests. She has brought to our attention that scientists believe we have entered a new, far more dangerous phase in the evolution of the H5N1 threat, while the U.S. response remains woeful. 

Dan Diamond, the national health reporter at the Washington Post, reflects on the shock of both United Health executive Brian Thompson's tragic murder and the subsequent tsunami of anger and glee on social media. We've entered “a staggering moment” that does not feel real, but nonetheless reveals the remarkable depth of discontent with the American health system, in particular insurers. “Everything feels grey to me.” This moment is grounded in the collapse of trust, including trust in the media. United Health, America's fourth largest firm, and the most powerful firm in the health sector, inevitably attracts—and will continue to attract—tough scrutiny and enduring questions over why the U.S. health system is so dysfunctional. This week Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ventures to the Senate, where many Senate members simply do not know what to make of him. He has issued so many different statements on so many topics at different times to different audiences. While RFK Jr.'s vaccine positions will get the greatest play and are likely to remain a red line for Democrats, his pivot to chronic disease prevention and healthy food has rallied many to his side. Perhaps DOGE will be a vehicle for introducing progressive and budget reform ideas into the Republican Party in a new way. Will there be progress in changing the seasonal clock in America, a lighter, perennial topic? Probably not. There “is not a real path forward.”

McDonald's says the source of its E. coli outbreak are onions served on the Quarter Pounder hamburger. There are no cases in North Carolina but more restaurants are pulling onions off their menu items. WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba explains this outbreak and shares an update on cases of a parasitic illness now tied to onions that did affect people in our state.

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, October 23, 20244:20 pm: Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Chicago and a political columnist joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece for The Telegraph on how Democratic Senate candidates in some swing states are lending their support to Donald Trump.5:05 pm: Jennifer Galardi, Health Reporter for the Epoch Times and Founder and Director of the Center for a Healthy America, joins Rod to discuss her piece for The Federalist on how Kamala Harris hasn't provided enough incentive for women to vote for her.6:05 pm: Theo Wold, former Deputy Assistant to President Trump and a board member for American Moment, joins Rod to set the record straight on disparaging allegations made against Donald Trump in The Atlantic for the way he treated the family of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen.6:20 pm: John Daniel Davidson, Senior Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the show for a conversation about his piece on why asking questions about election integrity does not make one an election denier.6:38: pm: Fox News Columnist Liz Peek joins the program to discuss her piece about how Donald Trump should focus his messaging on how to fight rising crime in America, crime that is being normalized by the liberal media.

In an interview with our sister podcast, Brave New World, one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra, explains how any of us can receive spiritual guidance from his new digital AI twin.We speak to the Met Office as category 4 Hurricane Helene makes landfall in north-west Florida.And, Daniel Keane, the London Standard's Health Reporter, joins us to explain why scientists are urging parents to get their children vaccinated amid rising cases of whooping cough and measles.Also in this episode:The Prime Minister's plans for AI with our Political Editor, Nicholas CecilOver 3,500 seals live in Thames Estuary, showing a healthy habitat still exists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.” Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health. And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum. GUESTS: Katy Golvala, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror Alecia McGregor, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Kassondra Mangione, Author of Poemspartum Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ernest Chi Fru, reader at Cardiff University, tells us about his latest study which places the emergence of complex life much earlier in Earth's history.London's ‘defib deserts' revealed. The Standard's Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, discusses the new data that's revealed 150 areas of capital are in desperate need of defibrillators, with poorest regions less likely to have life-saving devices.Delta Aquariid meteor shower to light up the night sky.Also in this episode:London weather: Heat-health alert issued for capital as temperatures set to soar to 32CStudy suggests a vegan diet could be linked to reduction in biological ageReport finds UK shopping via social media surges by 32% since 2022Why gamers are saying Gran Turismo 7 has ‘the funniest bug ever'Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the run-up to election day, we're taking a deeper look at three of the biggest issues for voters: taxes & the economy, immigration - and today, it's the turn of the NHS. Strikes, waiting lists, lack of funding, not enough GP appointments, dentists appointments, or mental health services - they're all issues that never seem to be out of the news. Experts have been sounding the alarm that the NHS is in crisis for years now, so what will whoever wins the general election and makes up the next government, do to improve the situation for our much-loved health care system? The Standard's Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, shares his insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, we break down the Supreme Court's recent abortion rulings with help from health reporter Shefali Luthra.Guest:Shefali Luthra, Health Reporter, The 19thearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift.Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research suggests that a new male birth control gel ‘takes effect sooner than other similar male contraceptives'. Does toad-licking have health benefits? The Standard's Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, discusses the first participant dosed in a study of ‘toad' psychedelic compound effects on the human brain. Ticketmaster is investigating a hack which could affect 560 million users.Also in this episode:Blood test can predict if breast cancer will return years before relapseChina lands Chang'e-6 spacecraft on far side of moon in mission to bring back samples for first timeMrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribersElectric spoon that makes food taste saltier goes on sale in JapanFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join 6AMRun.com Ambassador and Host, Marc Paisant, as we welcome Former TV Health Reporter, fitness instructor and Podcast Host, Robin Stoloff.  Robin loves health.  What Robin loves more than health is helping others maintain their physical fitness to live long and successful lives. In the mid 1980s, while she was the Health Reporter at NBC 40, she hosted a weekly 30-minute health program called Health Today for almost 15 years.  When NBC 40 went off the air in 2014, she continued to do what she loves, now hosting a radio program called Living Well with Robin Stoloff which airs every Sunday morning 10-11 am on Lite Rock 96.9 WFPG, Please visit: https://www.livingwellwithrobinstoloff.com/ to learn more. To be a guest, or share your story with the 6AM Run Community apply at: https://forms.gle/hBHCKpYKT6R9tH6m7 6AM Run believes in improving everyone's physical ability to not only have motion, but STAY IN MOTION. All this while creating an amazing supportive, surrounding community. Run Faster, Farther, & Recover For More Runs! Guest are found through podmatch.com and recorded through Riverside.fm. 6amrun.com #6amrunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, it's official, the NHL is coming to Utah, and Rod will get your reaction. Plus, Jennifer Galardi, health and wellness expert and a Health Reporter for The Epoch Times, joins the program for a conversation about her piece in the Federalist on why women seem to be naturally drawn to toxic left beliefs. See below for a full rundown of today's program.Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, April 18, 20244:20 pm: Henry Olsen, a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins the program for a conversation about his piece for National Review on how those voters holding out for Nikki Haley are not a problem for Donald Trump.4:38 pm: Jennifer Galardi, health and wellness expert and a Health Reporter for The Epoch Times, joins the program for a conversation about her piece in the Federalist on why women seem to be naturally drawn to toxic left beliefs.5:05 pm: Dave Soutter, longtime Utah resident, hockey coach and employee of both the Salt Lake Golden Eagles and Utah Grizzlies joins Rod to give us his reaction to the NHL coming to Utah and why he says the franchise will be successful in Utah.6:05 pm: Benjamin Horsley, Director of Communications for the Granite School District, joins Rod to discuss the district's consideration of an outright ban on cell phone use during school hours.6:20 pm: Conn Carroll, Commentary Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod for a conversation about the liberal bias at NPR and the woman driving that bus, CEO Katherine Maher.6:38 pm: Dr. Terry Paulson, psychologist, speaker and author, joins Rod to discuss his piece for Townhall.com on the division in America today and whether it could potentially lead to civil war.

Will the longest strike in NHS history bring services to a standstill? Junior doctors in England - who make up roughly half the doctor workforce - walked out across the country at 7am this morning. It's the start of a six-day walkout over pay involving thousands of medics in the British Medical Association.The Standard's Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, explains everything you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Callahan, Health Reporter with the New York Times  Rachel Jolicoeur, Director of cyber market intelligence and financial crimes at Interac Corp.  Jennifer Brace, Chief Futurist at Ford  Dr. Allison Crawford, Chief Medical Officer of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline and a psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto

Alice Callahan, Health Reporter with the New York Times

Experts predict the UK economy will get a boost from ‘busiest ever shopping day' on Cyber Monday 2023. The Standard's Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, explains the latest from China after officials insist they have not detected any “unusual or novel diseases”. It comes after a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children. New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal.Also in this episode:Disabled astronaut's prosthetic leg tested amid poison fears for space stationMutated gene thought to exist in just 4% of people could ‘help tackle obesity'More than 100 climate change activists arrested amid two-day blockade of the world's largest coal port in AustraliaCall of Duty Black Ops ‘will return in 2024, set in early 90s Gulf War' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today - we're talking to Colorado Sun health reporter John Ingold about his two upcoming sessions at SunFest 2023: For a Better Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StateImpact Oklahoma's health coverage informed listeners through the COVID-19 pandemic, the state's voter-mandated expansion of Medicaid, and the opioid epidemic. StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden introduces us to Jillian Taylor, the new reporter continuing the work to tell health stories that impact you, your community and the entire state.

Our guest today, a freelance health reporter, doesn't use PR pitches to write her stories. And, despite this, she still works with publicists! So how does it all work? This episode is all about the art of answering media queries. If you remember Casey's episodes, we've already talked about HARO extensively on the podcast. This week, however, we're jumping off from the #journorequest hashtag and talking about Qwoted. We're also covering lots of interesting details in between. Get an insider's look at how these different services fit in and complement one another, and walk away from this episode empowered to really take charge when you see relevant queries come in. Spoiler: our guest shares the story of receiving commentary written by ai (yes, there are tools to identify that). You won't want to miss this episode! In this episode, you'll learn... How a freelance health journalist lines up her stories The current landscape of media query tools and services Best practices for responding to these queries Our guest is... Taneia Surles, MPH, a freelance health writer, editor, and public health professional. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has bylines in AARP, Health, Healthline, Insider, Parents, Verywell Health, and other publications.

The news landscape is continuously in flux as new media technologies are developed and audience needs shift. This mix of new tech and new needs, has made it important that audiences be able to understand quantitive information. A research project between Knology and PBS NewsHour is studying just how people consume news and numbers. That project is the focus of this episode of Stats & Stories with guests Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein and Laura Santhanam. Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein is a linguistic anthropologist who leads the media research at Knology, as well as Associate Editor of Public Anthropologies at American Anthropologist. They lead Knology's participatory collaborations with news organizations, including PBS NewsHour. Their research interests center on the relationship between scientific authority and questions of epistemic and probabilistic certainty. Their doctoral research focused on media circulation and socialization into the global community of Jehovah's Witnesses. Laura Santhanam is the Health Reporter and Coordinating Producer for Polling for the PBS NewsHour, where she has also worked as the Data Producer. Santhanam uses narrative and numbers to tell stories. Her work at the NewsHour merged her career as a newspaper reporter at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Arizona Republic with her work as a media analyst at Pew Research Center. She previously worked as a senior climate researcher at Media Matters for America, where she wrote blogs that examined climate change and managed data-driven projects on the media's coverage of issues related to energy and the environment.

We talk to a lot of interesting people on the show. Today, we're revisiting three memorable conversations we've had this year. Eric Jacobsen just completed his final season as the conductor at the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. We spoke with Eric about his work as a conductor and also heard about the search for the next orchestra leader. The State Department of Education and Connecticut's five sovereign tribal nations are working together to develop Native American curriculum for K-12 social studies classes which will be rolled out next year. We'll hear from a member of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation about how local tribes worked with the state on this curriculum. For Earth Day 2023, the New England News Collaborative highlighted innovative solutions to mitigating climate change, including a renewed interest in green burials. We talk to a Vermont Public Radio reporter about how they're having a resurgence in New England. GUESTS: Eric Jacobsen: Former conductor at the Greater Bridgeport Symphony orchestra. He is also a cellist and a member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project Darlene Kascak: Education Coordinator, Institute of American Indian Studies; Traditional Native American Storyteller, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation Lexi Krupp: Science and Health Reporter for Vermont Public You can listen back to the full interviews below: Conductor Eric Jacobsen says goodbye to the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Connecticut tribes co-create state social studies curriculum, centering 'our culture and our ways' Small solutions to climate change that make a big impact Check out the NENC 2023 Earth Week coverage here. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change is presenting so many challenges in our region, but residents around New England are rising to the occasion. Today, we hear from reporters from the New England News Collaborative on new solutions to mitigating climate change. From green burials, to eliminating construction waste and even climate proofing our agriculture, we'll hear about a variety of innovations that could make a big impact. What is your community doing to fight climate change, where you live? For Earth Day 2023, journalists from the New England News Collaborative worked together to tell stories of people in New England who are finding unexpected and creative ways to act on climate change. Check out more of the NENC Earth Week coverage here. GUESTS: Lexi Krupp: Science and Health Reporter for Vermont Public Eve Zuckoff: Climate and Environment ReporterCAI Patrick Skahill: Reporter and Digital Editor for Connecticut Public Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in the midst of 96 hours of industrial action from junior doctors which is being described as ‘the most disruptive strike in NHS history', and some hospitals are struggling to cope. Daniel Keane, the Evening Standard's Health Reporter, explains the impact being felt and whether we could see an end to this dispute anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we're joined by Margo Snipe. Margo is a reporter for Capital B (CapitalBNews.org) covering critical issues affecting the mental and physical health of Black Americans. Capital B is a non-profit newsroom serving both local and national Black audiences.Margo talked about Capital B's mission and how she comes up with story ideas. She went through examples of stories she had done, including a story on how doctors treat black patients complaints and how the Damar Hamlin incident of cardiac arrest is part of a larger story. She also discussed covering politics and how her time living abroad as a child shaped her worldview.Margo's salute: The 19th (19thnews.org)(listen to our interview with their writer, Mariel Padilla)Thank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback at journalismsalute@gmail.com, visit our website at thejournalismsalute.org and Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com) or tweet us at @journalismpod.

Health experts are sounding the alarm over the NHS crisis. It's been revealed ambulance crews in London lost the equivalent of three-and-a-half months because of handover delays, with 7,000 Londoners waiting more than 12 hours to be admitted to A&E - a rise of 46 per cent.Daniel Keane, the Evening Standard's Health Reporter, explains the current situation faced by health services.In part two, Professor Azeem Majeed, head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London, a GP and a consultant in public health, gives his views on what can be done to save the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 6, 2022 ~ Full Show. Congresswoman Lisa McLain discusses calls for colleges and universities to be more transparent about their financial aid packages. Craig Mauger from the Detroit News looks ahead at the state legislature's lame duck session. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick reports on Ford Motor Co. charging dealerships to prepare for EVs sales and service. Sports Analyst Steve Courtney breaks down the four Heisman finalists. Robin Erb, Health Reporter for Bridge Magazine discusses staffing shortages facing hospitals. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson with the latest on a Dearborn man charged in an anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in Bloomfield Township. Peter Kurdock, General Counsel of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is our guest for Mobility Makers. Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives for the Detroit Regional Chamber previews their event later this week and Aishah Hasnie, Fox News Congressional Correspondent and WJR Contributor gives us an update on the run off Senate race in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock.

December 6, 2022 ~ Robin Erb, Health Reporter for Bridge Michigan, talks with Guy Gordon about the economic and staffing challenges that hospitals are facing.

Nurses will go on strike for two days next month as part of a major escalation in a dispute over pay. Dozens of trusts will see nurses walk out on 15th and 20th December. It's a tricky time of year for the NHS at the best of times but the RCN say they've been left with no alternative.The Evening Standard's Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, discusses the potential impact and how we reached this point. In part two, Ross Lydall, our City Hall Editor and Transport Editor, speaks to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, about his decision to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone to cover all of the capital. From next summer, drivers of the most polluting cars will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter the Greater London Authority boundary. As a result, an estimated five million Londoners will breathe cleaner air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 6, 2022 ~ Robin Erb, Health Reporter for Bridge Michigan, talks with Guy Gordon about the state closing 77 beds at psychiatric facilities because of lack of staffing.

Linda Lew, Bloomberg Consumer and Health Reporter, discusses HK dismantling its hotel quarantine. She spoke with hosts Bryan Curtis and Juliette Saly on Bloomberg Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angelica Peebles, Health Reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses the lawsuit Moderna filed against Pfizer over Covid-19 vaccine technology. Jake Faleschini, Legal Director for State Courts at Alliance for Justice Action Fund, joins to talk about state supreme court judicial races and which courts could flip from Republican to Democrat control or vice versa.  Jennifer Levi, director of GLAD's Transgender Rights Project, discusses a recent federal appeals court decision that's expected to give transgender workers broader legal protections. Hosts: Greg Stohr and Lydia Wheeler Producer: Jack HalstedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angelica Peebles, Health Reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses the lawsuit Moderna filed against Pfizer over Covid-19 vaccine technology. Jake Faleschini, Legal Director for State Courts at Alliance for Justice Action Fund, joins to talk about state supreme court judicial races and which courts could flip from Republican to Democrat control or vice versa.  Jennifer Levi, director of GLAD's Transgender Rights Project, discusses a recent federal appeals court decision that's expected to give transgender workers broader legal protections. Hosts: Greg Stohr and Lydia Wheeler Producer: Jack HalstedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fenit Nirappil joined the Washington Post health & science team in 2020 to cover the government response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution. Recently, his reporting has focused on the monkeypox outbreak and the Biden Administration's decision to declare a public health emergency.  He joins the Chino Y Chicano to talk about the concerns and challenges in dealing with this virus.

In Pivot's first (and possibly last) dating-themed show, Kara and Scott discuss expert predictions on the future of dating apps, and listener questions about romance, finance, and personal marketing. You can find Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, on Twitter at @loganury and Julia Naftulin, Health Reporter at Insider, at @jnaftulin. **Today's show contains mature adult themes and is not intended for younger audience members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat with Martha Bebinger, WBUR's health reporter, about what the last 24 months have been like in her world.

How does vaccination status vary throughout Hamilton? Can any extra information be gleaned from this? Guest: Joanna Frketich, Health Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator - It's always fun to root for a team or player from your hometown and now fans of the TV show, Survivor, who happen to be living in the GTA have someone to cheer on! Scott catches up with this contestant, who's also a former McMaster student, just before the 42nd season of Survivor airs its first episode. Guest: Maryanne Oketch, Survivor Contestant, Season 42 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The results of a national survey released today by Maru Public Opinion finds that a majority (60%) of Canadians support some type of fine that could amount to a healthcare surcharge for those who choose to remain unvaccinated. The release of the results arrived as Quebec Premier François Legault announced that the province would be imposing a health tax on Quebecers who refuse to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks.  ALSO:  Maru Public Opinion finds four-in-ten (38%) Canadians who admit to knowing someone in their family or circle of friends who have contracted the COVID-19 virus in the last ten days. GUEST: John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion - In early December, emergency room staff at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Ont., began seeing a troubling change in patients coming to the hospital with serious COVID-19 symptoms. Unlike during earlier waves, multiple people were showing up at once. Sometimes entire families came in, all sick, likely with the newly identified Omicron variant of the virus. Now, the hospital's intensive-care unit is at capacity, with 70 per cent of patients there as a result of COVID-19 infections. About 90 per cent of the COVID-19 patients in the ICU are unvaccinated, chief of staff Michel Haddad said in an interview this week. Among the hospital's entire population of COVID-19 patients, both inside and outside the ICU, two-thirds are unvaccinated. In the past two weeks, the number of COVID-19 patients admitted to Bluewater has quadrupled. Meanwhile, a significant chunk of the staff – nearly five times the typical number – is on sick leave, in many cases because of Omicron. This has forced others to work double shifts and postpone holidays. GUEST: Carly Weeks, Health Reporter for the Globe and Mail - On January 11th, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said the Canada-U.S. relationship is at its lowest point in decades — a development that threatens to stall Canada's growth and derail some sectors of the economy. Speaking at a virtual event with Nova Scotia chambers of commerce, O'Toole said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has done little to stop the U.S. from pursuing punitive policies. O'Toole pointed to a list of grievances, including recent hikes to softwood lumber tariffs and an ongoing dispute over P.E.I. potatoes. What is the state of CAN/US relations? GUEST: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration with Dalhousie University

Three rural Connecticut hospitals have recently suspended labor and delivery services or announced plans to do so, leaving locals with fewer and farther away options. Today on Where We Live, we get the latest on what this means for rural residents. How are labor and delivery services changing in our state? Plus, the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority begins accepting applications December 1, with paid leave benefits going into effect in 2022. Hear from CEO Andrea Barton Reeves. GUESTS: Andrea Barton Reeves - CEO, Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Authority Nicole Leonard - Health Reporter, Connecticut Public Ilda Ray - Chairperson, Windham/Willimantic NAACP Education Committee; Windham Board of Education John Brady - Executive Vice President, AFT CT Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beloved icon in Hamilton has passed away at the age of 84. Angelo Mosca was a force to be reckoned with on the football field and in the wrestling ring as well as a champion of many causes. Steve Milton, co-writer of Mosca's autobiography, joins Bill in remembrance of Angelo. Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator & Co-writer of "Tell Me To My Face" - Soap opera writers must be taking notes as the Rogers shakeup continues. How is this situation influencing the company and Canadian business world? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - There is always news being made south of the border. With a new governor-elect in Virginia and a $1 trillion infrastructure bill being passed, Global's Reggie Cecchini joins the show to help put things in perspective. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News - Even though Doug Ford hasn't put a vaccine mandate in place, many Ontario hospitals are doing so voluntarily. Even with this, why are cases still on the rise in Ontario? Guest: Carly Weeks, Health Reporter for the Globe and Mail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The October 13th edition has Health Reporter at The Hamilton Spectator Joanna Frketich join the show to discuss unvaccinated individuals in the hospital system. Scott was also joined by Dan McTeague President of Canadians for Affordable Energy to discuss rising energy costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anahad O'Connor, health and fitness reporter for the New York Times, joins us to talk nutrition confusion, human adaptablity, the benefits of fermented foods, and so much more! The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them, by Anahad O'Connor Visit our sponsor, BetrHealth.com, a gut healthy, effortless, food-as-medicine approach to whole person health . Try BetrHealth risk free at https://betrhealth.com/risk-free-trial/. Quacks and Hypochondriacs is hosted by Dr. Bill Ferro, and is produced by Earfluence.

It's no secret that our elders were the people hit hardest by COVID-19, but all the pandemic did was shine a deadly light on a system that has been broken for years. Canada's population is aging. Our long-term care facilities are passable at best, and we don't have enough of them. And we're staring down a critical labour shortage among caregivers. So does any party have a plan for this? And are any of them realistic?GUEST: André Picard, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail

Barbara Glickstein and Bonnie discuss the dynamic of the nurse perspective in the media (Woodhull Revisited Project), tips for nurses to increase their media outreach and some ideas for journalists to leverage the power of nursing insight. And most importantly how nurses can help to improve health equity through their voice and unique perspective. She the Principal of Barbara Glickstein Strategies. She's a Strategist for Carolyn Jones Productions on the feature-length documentaries, The American Nurse and Defining Hope and In Case of Emergency. Glickstein was co-PI for the Woodhull Revisited Project that replicated the original Woodhull study from 1997 and found that today's nurses are used as sources in only 2% of health news stories (published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship in 2018).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss several coronavirus-related topics, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest change in mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people. Plus, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office recently launched a mentoring and community-building initiative. Sheriff Melody Maddox discusses the goals and importance of the Boys To Men Summer Camp. Lastly, Dr. Christopher Edwards is the chairman of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. He discusses the commission's recent move to select six private companies to sell and manufacture low-THC cannabis for medical use and what this will mean for Georgians.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Digital downloads for mental health needs surged nearly 200 percent during the pandemic. Now, it seems this trend is here to stay. The market for mental health apps is projected to reach 3.3 billion dollars in the next six years. This hour, experts discuss how digital products are changing the way people care for their mental wellbeing, and the scientific rigor required from app developers to ensure successful outcomes.  Coming up, we talk to industry experts on the future of apps in mental healthcare. Anecdotes versus evidence: What works, and what doesn't?  GUESTS:  Briana Benn-Mirande - therapist at Art and Soul Art Therapy in Madison, CT. Dr. Paul Weigle - psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director of Ambulatory Programs at Natchaug Hospital, part of HartfordHealthCare's Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Doug Nemecek -  Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health, Cigna. Karen Brown - Health Reporter at New England Public Radio. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital downloads for mental health needs surged nearly 200 percent during the pandemic. Now, it seems this trend is here to stay. The market for mental health apps is projected to reach 3.3 billion dollars in the next six years. This hour, experts discuss how digital products are changing the way people care for their mental wellbeing, and the scientific rigor required from app developers to ensure successful outcomes.  Coming up, we talk to industry experts on the future of apps in mental healthcare. Anecdotes versus evidence: What works, and what doesn't?  GUESTS:  Briana Benn-Mirande - therapist at Art and Soul Art Therapy in Madison, CT. Dr. Paul Weigle - psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director of Ambulatory Programs at Natchaug Hospital, part of HartfordHealthCare's Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Doug Nemecek -  Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health, Cigna. Karen Brown - Health Reporter at New England Public Radio. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we equipped to detect these COVID-19 variants we hear so much about? How effective are the vaccines against them? Guest: Dr. Gerald Evans, Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Queen's University  - Keeping with vaccines, is vaccine hesitancy still a major hurdle to overcome? Guest: Kelly Grant, Health Reporter, The Globe & Mail - Ontario's premier says he's here for students but some doctors are saying he's making decisions that show the exact opposite. We speak with one of them. Guest: Dr. Kwajo Kyeremanteng, Palliative Care Physician, The Ottawa Hospital & Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa - And for a church that preaches love and acceptance, the history of the Catholic Church reflects anything but that when it comes to the residential school system. Many are still waiting for a formal apology from the Vatican and it doesn't seem like it'll be coming any time soon. What will it take for the Church to own up and start truly repenting for its sins? Guest: Michael Coren, Author and ordained cleric See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest coronavirus-related news. Plus, Dr. Evan Anderson discusses the KidCOVE study at Emory Children's Clinic. Plus, first-generation college graduate Christine 'CJ' Montgomery reflects on her time at Agnes Scott College, discusses why she majored in Africana Studies, with a minor in Education, and what she hopes to accomplish in the years to come.

Reporter and editor Kalpana Jain details how India got to today's crisis with Covid-19. Although some blame hypernationalism, she calls on her two decades of writing about health and health care for the Times of India to show that the real issue is neglect of the health sector during India's growth and development. Having covered multiple pandemics and epidemics, Jain says that she's seen the toll it can take on families. In some ways, Covid-19 is different, she says. But in others it's heartbreakingly the same.

Ask any parent with young children in daycare and they’ll have plenty of COVID-19 testing stories for you. With higher rates of COVID transmissions, many parents and families have caught the virus through their child’s daycare or opted for trips to testing centres with the appearance of every sniffle or fever. Some experts have advised people to pull their kids from daycares, but that is just not possible for many families. In a move to help families and try to get a track of spread, there is a new testing program in the daycare setting to make the process a little easier. Jennifer Yang, a Health Reporter for the Star, joins us to talk daycares, outbreaks and the new testing program. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Bo Moore, host of "Laurel Highlands Now" on WNTJ and WNTI radio, chats with news staffers from The Tribune-Democrat about local issues and stories. Today, his guest is health reporter Randy Griffith. The Tribune-Democrat is the top source for local news, sports, and entertainment for Johnstown, Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Jane and Finch campaign is part of a “hotspot” strategy that experts say is Canada’s best shot at reducing COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in the third wave – not just for those living in communities with high infection rates, but for everyone. With vaccine supplies increasing but still inadequate to cover all adults, the idea is to rush outbreak-dousing vaccines to neighbourhoods burning with COVID-19, rather than sprinkling the jabs evenly among places that are on fire and those that aren’t. That age-first approach made sense at the start of Canada’s vaccination campaign, when scientists didn’t know how effective the shots might be at reducing spread of the virus. But that understanding is evolving. GUEST: Kelly Grant, Health Reporter for The Globe & Mail - In February 2021, OSPE called on the provincial government to immediately address airborne transmission of COVID-19. It is widely understood by health experts that aerosol transmission of the virus is a reality, particularly in indoor settings where people gather for long periods of time. OSPE believes the need for proper ventilation to stop the spread of infected aerosol particles is not being properly addressed. Recommendations called for actions to focus on air quality in schools to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Today, these recommendations apply to all indoor workplaces, such as factories, warehouses, and offices, where many engineers work. We urge the government to: Determine which workplaces require priority HVAC systems assessment Commit more funding to ventilation improvements Hire professional engineers to do this work now GUEST: Sandro Perruzza, CEO of the Ontario Society Of Professional Engineers - Close to 6,300 of Hamilton’s affordable housing units will be restored as a result of an investment in last week’s federal budget. CityHousing Hamilton is receiving two loans over a nine-year period, totalling $145.6 million, through the National Housing Co-investment Fund. Hamilton's wait list for affordable housing stands at 5,000 households -- and it's been estimated that 7,000 of the city's units date back to the 1950's, 60's and 70's. GUEST: Chad Collins, City Councillor, Ward 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Sghow Podcast: Ontario physicians have been urged to ration one of only two drugs known to reduce mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients, a harbinger of what lies ahead for other provinces if the third wave keeps rising and Canada cannot secure more of the medication. A shortage of the anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab is just one of the challenges Canadian hospitals face as faster-spreading and more dangerous variants overtake older versions of the coronavirus. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Ontario all have more COVID-19 patients in their intensive care units than at any other time during the pandemic. GUEST: Kelly Grant, Health Reporter for The Globe & Mail - COVID-19 hospitalizations are climbing, younger patients are filling up intensive care units, and health care staff are in short supply. Jeff Semple reports from the front lines at Toronto’s Humber River Hospital, where variants of concerns are pushing facilities to the brink. GUEST: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global National - Vaccine passports are already being used in other parts of the world. In Israel, a “Green Pass” that confirms vaccination status has become an essential passe-partout for daily life, allowing access to gyms, movie theatres, restaurants and other public spaces. Europe, which has fallen behind Canada in the race to vaccinate its population, is a testing ground for myriad new technologies that could be applied in much the same way. Whether we like it or not, experts say, Canada will be pressured into coming up with a system to verify that Canadian travellers have gotten their shots. After decades of government failures in nationalizing and digitizing health data, the development of that system is all but guaranteed to be a logistical nightmare. Its potential applications in a broader post-pandemic world are ethically fraught. And we are already falling behind. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed Canada is among the countries considering a vaccination requirement for international travellers, as of early April. His health minister, Patty Hajdu, has called it a “very live” issue among G7 nations, and said there will need to be “some consistency and some collaboration” among the countries. GUEST: Scott Gilmore, Editor-At-Large for Macleans and a Senior Fellow with the Munk School Of Global Affairs And Public Policy at the University of Toronto - Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 99 on Friday. Philip was a pivotal figure in the British royal family. He was the longest-serving consort to a monarch in British history, having been in the role for more than 60 years. GUEST: Redmond Shannon, Europe Correspondent for Global News - A new survey suggests Canadians aren't very confident in the Canadian military's ability to change its workplace culture following reports of sexual misconduct and discrimination within the forces. According to the latest survey from Nanos Research, just 13 per cent of Canadians are confident the Canadian Armed Forces can “change its workplace to be welcoming to everyone,” while 29 per cent are “somewhat confident” and 56 per cent are either not confident or somewhat not confident. ALSO: Contradictions pile up in the federal government's approach to military misconduct. GUEST: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest news in Canada's military crisis. A senior female officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, has resigned, saying she is "sickened" by the sexual misconduct allegations.  On today's show:  Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star and Aaron Derfel, Health Reporter for the Montreal Gazette, discuss whether or not the provincial vaccination targets are achievable.  Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, talks about the upcoming CPC convention.  Amy Go, President of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice, shares her reaction to the news about the Atlanta mass murder at massage parlours.  Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed.  Professor Megan MacKenzie, who studies military sexual misconduct at Simon Fraser University in B.C., discusses the crisis in Canada's military.  Gord Miller, hockey announcer for TSN and NBC, discusses Barstool Sports. 

Andre Picard, Canada’s leading health journalist, gives a powerful and real time assessment of the state of our long-term care homes. A riveting conversation on how the pandemic made a bad situation worse and how we are quite literally killing those who fought to defend this country and our freedoms. Picard offers us a plan so that our elders are Neglected No More.Follow Pamela Wallin on Social Media:https://twitter.com/NoNonsensePWhttps://twitter.com/SenatorWallinhttps://www.facebook.com/SenPamelaWallin/Follow Andre Picard Online:https://twitter.com/picardonhealth

If there's one thing this pandemic has taught us, it's how poorly we care for our elders in Canada. The stories of the carnage in long-term care facilities have been endless and bleak. The gaps in the system have been laid bare for all to see. That's the bad news. And it's horrific. But the good news is that this is fixable. This is not an insurmountable challenge. The only question is we are ready and willing, finally, to pay for it? And where do we need to start? GUEST: André Picard, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail; Author, Neglected No More

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast The numbers coming in globally seem to indicate a worldwide drop in COVID-19 cases, and experts are scrambling to figure out what has caused it. Guest: Kelly Grant, Health Reporter for The Globe & Mail - Despite the detention of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig – despite the security concerns over Huawei's 5G – and despite what the government of China is doing to its population of Uighur Muslims – Justin Trudeau's Liberal government continues to seemingly strive for a friendly relationship with People's Republic of China. The question is not longer "is that wise?" Now we have to ask, "why has the Canadian government not learned its lesson yet?" Guest: John Robson, Journalist for the National Post - What role should Canada play in the upcoming Beijing Olympics? It may not be safe for our athletes to be sent to China. It may not be ethically permissible to participate, given that the People's Republic of China is conducting what many call a genocide aimed at the nation's population of Uighur Muslims. Guest: Michael David Chong, Conservative MP for  Wellington—Halton Hills - Scott spoke with Kat War about how the physical landscape of Toronto has been changed by the pandemic. Guest: Katherine "Kat" Ward, Reporter for Global News Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This winter, Canada’s FluWatchers have had next to nothing to watch. Of the 12,207 participants who answered the survey in the most recent week, just 15 reported having a cough and fever, a massive drop from previous seasons. (Two of those went on to test positive for COVID-19.) GUEST: Kelly Grant, Health Reporter for The Globe & Mail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vaccine is here, but it's going to be some time before we reach that light at the end of the tunnel. For the next several weeks, vaccines will be available in limited amounts in California and across the nation, and will only be give to healthcare workers and other people deemed high risk. The general public won't likely have access to it until the spring maybe...and there are questions then about who might be first in line...will distribution be equitable and fair? And can the process be free of fraud?  Guest: Ana Ibarra, Health Reporter for the news site Cal Matters

EP 031: As we were creating our podcast, we looked around the State of Maine to see if anyone else was having similar conversations as what we're having here. We reached out to our next guest, Diane Atwood, about her "Catching Health Blog" and "Conversations About Aging Podcast" to discuss her writing and audio show. Many in Maine might have seen Diane's previous work as a Health Reporter at WCHS6 for over 20 years. Diane, with her reporter expertise, highlights individuals 60 and older life stories and also explores the joys and challenges of what they are currently facing. Join us on episode #31 as we have "Conversations about Aging" and hear more about Diane's passion project!  Chapters: Welcome, Diane! [1:20] How did Diane's blog and podcast come to life? [11:56] Why is it that aging and loneliness seem to go hand in hand? [24:13] What are some of the best responses that Diane has received to her question, “If you could go back and change anything, would you?” on her podcast. [31:19] What is Diane seeing in the realm of caregiving, specifically with children/grandchildren stepping in to provide care for their parents? [34:16] How did Charles Garfield's book, Our Wisdom Years, personally impact Diane? [44:16] What does Retirement Success mean for Diane? [50:00] Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap up the episode. [52:50]

In this episode, Beverley and Lisa have an earthquake of a conversation with public health hero André Picard, Canada’s foremost health journalist. Beverley and Lisa talk candidly with André, who shares his vision and hope for health care, for patients and families and for health research across Canada. During the conversation, the group tackles the big questions surrounding COVID-19 and get some inspiring answers about how to rebuild trust for patient partners.

There's a ton of good news about various Covid-19 vaccine trials moving to Phase Three. What does that actually mean? Some companies might even begin production now, hoping for positive results, in order to meet global demand should the vaccine be proven to work. Politicians keep touting early 2021 as a target, but... What do we still need for these vaccines to be proven effective? Who makes that call and what goes into it? What role will politics play? Can we even hope to make enough to treat everyone? And what if some people refuse to take a vaccine that's been cleared for use? GUEST: Ivan Semeniuk, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is joined this week by Ivan Oransky of the Association of Health Care Journalists to discuss resources and tools available to reporters who find themselves covering the coronavirus pandemic without any specialized training in medical or health reporting. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter.

Globe and Mail health reporter André Picard joins us on the Plan B podcast to help us understand what's what this pandemic is revealing to us about how we approach our wellbeing.

Ali Gorman has been our go-to for all things health, medical and wellness for more than 12 years. The South Jersey native's expertise has never been more needed or valued now. The registered nurse started her medical career with the Navy as a Nurse Corps officer. She knows what people on the front lines are dealing with right now. Ali opens up her knowledge bank to offer her thoughts on the whole host of uncertainties about this novel coronavirus. Recorded through Zoom on April 20, 2020 In this podcast: We talk about Ali's background in growing up, education and her career (1:10), why she joined the Navy (2:05), why she became one of the first at Action News to work from home (3:12), how being at home can actually make you do more work (4:20), what her health care worker colleagues are going through on the front lines (5:15), how nursing to her is a not just a profession, it is a "calling" (6:05), what Ali thought and feared back in January, before the United States had its first confirmed COVID-19 case (7:30), the teleconference call she was on with the CDC in mid-February that had a "change in tone" (8:25), if she ever thought she would live to see a full-on, world pandemic (9:50), if Ali worries the country could be "stuck" where we are going back and forth between stay-at-home orders (10:55), her thoughts on some of the conspiracy theories floating around (12:50), if she thinks we'll ever find "patient zero" (13:20), how the virus might have been around much earlier, with more community spread, than we had earlier thought (13:50), why it impacts people in a variety of ways from being asymptomatic to being fatal (14:20), the "cytokine storm" (15:15), why the coronavirus is a truly odd one (16:20), why the virus is so effective when it comes to its fatality rate and its symptoms (17:25), why this pandemic is so different from SARS, MERS, H1N1 and West Nile (18:30), what would have happened if we didn't apply social distancing and stay-at-home orders (19:50), if Ali fears large portions of the public will reach a breaking point and begin violating the distancing requirements (20:40), what she is most hopeful about with a vaccine, with a treatment and with increased testing (22:05), what the picture of the woman diving behind her at home is all about (24:00).

Health stories are basically the only stories now. There are reams of sometimes-conflicting data, no shortage of sources (though some are much better than others) and someone has to sift out the themes that will have lasting impacts from the one-day scares and triumphs. This is where those who have made the health beat their career are essential. It might be the toughest job in journalism right now. So how do they do it? And what are they seeing? GUEST: Carly Weeks, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail

Back in January, the Trump administration was caught flat footed in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Politico’s Dan Diamond took a look back at the past 20 years of pandemic preparedness in the United States and found that former administrations weren’t exactly proactive either.  Guest: Dan Diamond, Health Reporter for POLITICO Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in January, the Trump administration was caught flat footed in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Politico’s Dan Diamond took a look back at the past 20 years of pandemic preparedness in the United States and found that former administrations weren’t exactly proactive either.  Guest: Dan Diamond, Health Reporter for POLITICO Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we recorded this episode, the suspense of the Prime Minister's 10 a.m. address on April 14 loomed over us, because we were largely unsure still of the specifics of any kind of announcement regarding an extension of the national lockdown. In this episode, we bring to you update about a new pilot project in Mumbai's Dharavi area where hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) will be administered at a community level as a prophylaxis or preventive. We also get an update on the HCQ export situation (as questions continue to be asked about availability) and we get the latest from the Health Ministry briefings and questions now about the shortage of COVID-19 testing kits. (Recorded late on April 13, 2020) Guests: Jyoti Shelar, Health Reporter, The Hindu; Suhasini Haidar, National Editor, The Hindu; Jacob Koshy, Deputy Science Editor, The Hindu

Join us for a special edition of City Visions tonight from 9-10pm. We will have a brief update on the status of COVID-19 in the Bay Area from Erin Allday, health reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle. Then we will have a panel of experts discussing why some communities are especially resilient during crises and what we can learn from them. How is the Bay Area handling shelter-in-place? How is your community responding and how are you coping? How will we be changed by this experience? Host: Grace Won Producer : Wendy Holcombe Guests: Erin Allday, Health Reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle Huggy Rao , sociology professor at Stanford Business School and the Athol Bean Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at Stanford. Dr. Elissa Eppel , Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Resources: Resources to help you cope. How you can help others .

Host Peter Hartlaub interviews San Francisco Chronicle health reporter Erin Allday, who has been at the center of the newsroom's coronavirus coverage. Part of the Total SF "Meet a Chronicle Colleague" series during the health crisis, Allday talks about how she fell in love with journalism, when she first heard about the virus and how it's impacting her life — in and out of the newsroom. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community" and cable car bell ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened behind the scenes as America failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus? What is happening right now? Bill talks with Dan Diamond, one of the best reporters covering healthcare. Diamond has broken major stories on the Trump Administration's response to the Covid 19 Pandemic. He is the author of Politico Pulse, the highly-respected daily newsletter on healthcare. He is also the host of the weekly podcast Pulse Check. Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by LIUNA – the Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org.

With a rising death toll around the world and spread in the Australian community, fears around the coronavirus are increasing, with people stockpiling food, protective gear and other essential items. Health experts say, however, most of this panic is unfounded and are calling for people to listen to the facts. In this episode of Full Story, Guardian Australia’s Melbourne bureau chief and health reporter Melissa Davey tells you the information you really need to know You can subscribe to Full Story for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcasting app

We’ve reached the point all the coronavirus experts told us was just a matter of time - local transmission of COVID-19. Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week called for calm asking people to stop clearing the supermarket shelves of toilet paper and that "Australians should continue to go about their lives in their normal way and just exercise common sense." While Attorney General Christian Porter spelled out existing, as yet unused, biosecurity laws introduced in 2015 which allow the detention of infected citizens if they’re not complying with authorities. He told ABC Radio "It's very likely that these laws will be used on a larger scale and it's very likely that Australians will encounter practices and instructions and circumstances that they'd not had to encounter before." On this week’s episode of Please Explain, Tory Maguire talks to China correspondent, Eryk Bagshaw to discuss the Federal Government’s messaging tactics and later on in the show, Health Reporter from The Age, Melissa Cunningham will talk the latest advice and the mass panic around toilet paper. Become a subscriber Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe to The Age or The Sydney Morning Herald.

Kelly chats with The Star's Health Reporter.

We're living in an age of unprecedented access to genomic data; all we have to do is send off a sample of saliva in the mail to a company like 23andMe or Ancestry to get a comprehensive report containing information about our ancestral lineage, diseases we might pass on to our children, and diseases we might develop during our lifetime. There's no question that understanding genomic data affords a great benefit to many people, but there's a tradeoff that's critical to acknowledge, and it's one of privacy. Where does our information go once in the hands of these companies? Can it really be deleted at the press of a button, as we are led to believe? If you have been under the impression that you have control over your genomic data, even after it's been tested by a company, you aren't alone. Most people don't realize that once a sample of DNA undergoes health-related genomic data analysis, federal law dictates that it must be saved. In other words, it would be illegal for a company like 23andMe or Ancestry to delete it. If this were more widely understood by the public, it might change the frequency and ease with which we hand over our DNA. This might be particularly true if we were more cognizant of the fact that our DNA doesn't just contain information about ourselves, but about those related to us. Kristen V. Brown, reporter with Bloomberg News, joins the podcast to discuss all of this and more, including: What level of control you DO have over your genetic information, and how to exercise it Why there is a federal law against the deletion of certain genomic information and genetic material Where your data is likely to go once you send it to a private company like 23andMe or Ancestry

In recognition of Minority Mental Health Month, we continue examining issues affecting African Americans and their mental well-being – or the lack thereof. In February 2016, 23-year-old Black Lives Matter activist MarShawn McCarrel took his own life on the step of the Columbus, Ohio courthouse steps. This March, the body of another social activist, 29-year-old Amber Evans, was found in a Columbus river, and her death was also ruled a suicide. JoAnne Viviano, Health Reporter for The Columbus Dispatch joins us this week to discuss the toll that fighting for social justice can take on the mental health of activists like McCarrel and Evans. The activists she interviewed for her piece in the Dispatch cited long workweeks, encountering widespread racism, vicariously transferring traumas, and unrealistic expectations of fellow activists as some of the factors that adversely affect their mental health – and have necessitated a shift in how their community looks after one another in a commitment to a healing process. Then, we shine the spotlight on a small Texas college named Paul Quinn College that is so committed to the mental well-being of its students that it offers and encourages every incoming student to meet with a counselor to have their needs assessed, at a free on-site mental health clinic. Eva-Marie Ayala, staff reporter for The Dallas News, tells us how this tiny HBCU, which prides itself on recruiting at-risk students, promotes health and wellness throughout its campus. Support the work we do at Strange Fruit! Click here to make a one-time donation: donate.strangefruitpod.org

This week, Mark is joined by The Globe & Mail's acclaimed health reporter and columnist Andre Picard. The dive into his storied career, starting as one of the first journalists covering the AIDS crisis, to his work in Rwanda during the genocide and how the most difficult stories can take their toll on the journalists covering them. 

Seattle’s Institute for Systems Biology is revolutionizing science with a powerful approach to predicting and preventing disease. Listen in to a panel of experts as they examine the cross-disciplinary field of systems biology—and explore the ways this collaborative approach can be applied on new frontiers in biology and medicine. Join us for a discussion on the cutting edge of new concepts and watch innovative ideas become translated into real-world clinical applications. Panelists: Dr. Lee Hood is the co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Professor of the Institute for Systems Biology. He is also the Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President, Providence St. Joseph Health. Dr. Hood has made many seminal discoveries in the fields of immunology, neurobiology, cancer biology and biotechnology, and has been a leader in the development of systems biology and its applications to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Amy Compton-Phillips, M.D., is executive vice president and chief clinical officer for Providence Health & Services. She oversees system-wide improvement in care and safety to enhance health outcomes across the entire five-state health system. Dr. Compton-Phillips has an extensive background in directing patient care programs and leading health care organizations to broad-based improvements. Tala de los Santos, MS, MBA, leads PATH’s Diagnostics Program, which develops and introduces innovative and high-impact diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases and noncommunicable diseases for use in developing countries. She has more than 15 years of experience in managing product development and commercialization in both the public and private sectors. Moderator: Gabriel Spitzer is the Host and Senior Producer of Sound Effect, KNKX’s “weekly tour of ideas inspired by the place we live.” Gabriel was previously KNKX’s Science and Health Reporter. He joined KNKX after years covering science, health and the environment at WBEZ in Chicago. Recorded live at The Summit by Town Hall Seattle on Monday, April 1, 2019.

André Picard is one of Canada's best-known and most influential health journalists. He's been writing for The Globe and Mail since 1987 and he's the author of five best-selling books.

Kelly Grant, Globe & Mail Health Reporter, talks about how a blockbuster drug tells the story of why Canada's spending on prescriptions is sky high

In a regular discussion about family health issues, Democrat and Chronicle healthy life reporter Patti Singer talks about how Health Savings Accounts work, describes a new research direction on battling opioid addiction and updates the latest flu statistics from the region.

Christina Farr, Technology and Health Reporter for CNBC.com, joins host Pratyusha Yalamanchi to discuss what the recent Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway partnership could mean for the larger healthcare industry on The Business of Health Care. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep.2015:17 Host James Curtis discusses the relationship between the Courts, Alcoholics Anonymous and Predators. GUESTS: Monica Richardson, Activist & Documentary Producer of THE 13TH STEP www.the13thstepfilm.com; AA Member "Julia"; Jim Holt, Senior Writer, Santa Clarita Valley Signal; Sam PK Collins, Health Reporter, www.thinkprogress.com

Ep. 2015:12 Host James Curtis discusses How To Tell The Kids you getting Divorced with GUEST: Kelly Linn, TRANSITIONS RESOURCE www.transitionsdivorceprep.com. Kimberly Leonard, Health Reporter, US News & World Report discusses her article "Investigation Questions Effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous"posted March 18, 2015.

Ep. 2015:10 Host James Curtis discusses the issue of Homeless Youth & Mental Health with GUESTS: Sam PK Collins, Health Reporter, THINKPROGRESS.ORG; Jenna Montgomery Armstrong, Psychologist, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY.

This week Stacey Simms joins me to discuss her career in broadcast journalism - from Middle School, to radio, and to television. We also cover her new position as a Health Reporter for Time Warner Cable News. And, we discuss her son's diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and the value she finds through the diabetes community on social media. Enjoy! You can also follow Stacey on Twitter @staceysimms, and staceysimms.com. Run Time - 47:55 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Listen NowSince the remedy to the "fiscal cliff" did not include structural reforms to Medicare and Medicaid and since Congressional Republicans will call for entitlement savings during the upcoming debt ceiling debate and beyond, Ms. Sarah Kliff, Health Reporter for The Washington Post and Ms. Amy Lotven, Editor/Reporter for Inside Health Policy, discuss what reforms to Medicare and Medicaid are on the table during this session of the 113th Congress. During this 32 minute podcast raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67, Medicare means testing, the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (the "doc fix"), reforms to the Medicaid program and other related issues to reduce federal health care spending are discussed.Sarah Kliff covers health policy for the Washington Post. Previously, Sarah wrote for Politico, where she authored Politico Pulse. Prior to Politico, Sarah was a staff writer at Newsweek covering national politics. She is the recipient of fellowships from the Kaiser Family Foundation and USC Annenberg School of Journalism.Amy Lotven has been for the past five years a health policy editor and reporter at Inside Health Policy.  She has worked previously for newspapers in New Mexico, New York and North Carolina. She did her journalism training at Baruch College. 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

Josephine Gray, an Alexander Technique teacher in San Francisco is interviewed by Sarah Varney, the Health Reporter for NPR station KQED in San Francisco, and has been made available here with the kind permission of National Public Radio. Josephine's website: alexandertechnique.com/josephinegray For more information about the Alexander Technique, including links to a major UK back pain study that showed the effectiveness of the Alexander Technique, and information on finding an Alexander teacher anywhere in the world: alexandertechnique.com