Podcasts about health services

An Auckland academic compares the privatisation here with the health system in the United States. Professor Jaime King says New Zealand is reaching a tipping point.

He Tifa Ola discusses everyday health issues for families, and raises the awareness of Health Services in the region for Pacific families. The programme is presented by Nive, Twiggy, and Joe, and is spoken in both Tokelauan and English.

Part 1:We talk with Alaric DeArmont, journalist who has written about many topics.We discuss how the rest of the world perceives the US. This administration has acted in ways that will not be easily forgiven by other countries. Consequences will likely be generational. The trust is gone-the US is seen as having betrayed many.Part 2:We talk with Corinne Brion, Assistant Professor at University of Dayton, School of Education and Health Services.We discuss the recent move in Ohio to ban the use of cell phones in all schools. We look at how this was implemented, and the results from the students' and faculty perspective.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls"  John Pine, 2015

Behind every public health response are two make-or-break factors: the people doing the work and the systems that help them work together.  First, Shirley Orr, Executive Director of the Association of Public Health Nurses discusses the Public Health Nursing Workforce Learning Lab Series Session 5 with insights from PHWINS, the nation's only survey of the state and local public health workforce, which reached nearly 50,000 professionals. The data paints a detailed picture of who makes up today's workforce, including an influx of younger staff, persistent leadership diversity gaps, and ongoing concerns about burnout and morale. Later, Dr. Lisa Villarroel, Chief Medical Officer for Public Health of the Arizona Department of Health Services shows us what happens when that workforce is connected in real time. Arizona's Statewide Healthcare Collaborative Forum, a simple monthly virtual call during respiratory season, brings EMS, hospitals, post-acute care, and public health leaders together to review virus trends, hospital capacity, ED diversion, and emerging challenges. Born from pandemic lessons, the forum has led to tangible results: resolving EMS transport delays, sparking regional hospital alliances, rethinking masking policies, and aligning state data with frontline reality.Meeting Home PageMeeting Home Page

He Tifa Ola discusses everyday health issues for families, and raises the awareness of Health Services in the region for Pacific families. The programme is presented by Nive, Twiggy, and Joe, and is spoken in both Tokelauan and English.

Find out how pregnancy hormones affect oral health, what to watch out for if your gums look unhealthy, and why taking care of your teeth while pregnant is important for your baby's future oral health.Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Laurie Clark, a Registered Dental Hygienist with the Dignity Health Early Childhood Oral Health Program, to answer all your questions about oral health and going to the dentist while pregnant. Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links: Guest: Laurie Clark, BADH, RDH, APHealthychildren.orgArizona Sliding Fee Scale Providers - DentalReduced Fee and Community Dental Clinics in Arizona

We regularly look at macro economic data to forecast interest rates. Interest rates affect one of the three main variable associated with any project. Those three variables are construction costs, capital costs and rent. Everything else is a rounding error by comparison. We are expecting new payroll data from the bureau of labor and statistics later this week. However, those numbers are full of approximations and adjustments. To me, the most reliable data actually comes from private enterprise which is the real time payroll data from ADP. The ADP data is not a survey or a statistical sample. It's the real data taken from real payroll transactions in the past month. We're going to start with the employment data and then look at bond yields. We know that the Fed funds rate has dropped 75 basis points in the past year. But the yield on the 10 year treasury has hardly budged in spite of everything that has happened. So let's start with the payroll info and analyze from there. The latest ADP National Employment Report, released on February 4, 2026, indicates a significantly cooling U.S. labor market. Private sector employment grew by only 22,000 jobs in January, falling well short of the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 45,000.If we look by sector, the modest growth was almost entirely propped up by Education and Health Services, which added 74,000 jobs. Without this surge, the overall private sector numbers would have been negative.Treasury yields generally shifted lower as the market reacted to the signs of a rapidly cooling labor market. This trend was amplified by a "flight to safety" as investors moved out of riskier assets like equities and into the relative security of government bonds.------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Send us a textThe guest for Talking About Kids' second episode of National Children's Dental Health Month is Shelly Buckholz.  Shelly is the Sealant Program Manager for the Arizona Department of Health Services, and she is going to describe what Arizona is doing to promote children's oral health. Similar programs are available throughout the United States and in other countries. More information about Shelly and the Cavity Free AZ program is at talkingaboutkids.com.

If a person is found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity, should they be able to bring a civil claim for the failure to provide adequate mental health care? https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

He Tifa Ola discusses everyday health issues for families, and raises the awareness of Health Services in the region for Pacific families. The programme is presented by Nive, Twiggy, and Joe, and is spoken in both Tokelauan and English.

020526 Mockery of the Truth in Washington, Measles in Dilley Camp, Canary in the Coal Mine, ICE Health Service New Mission by The News with Paul DeRienzo

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

In this episode of the Gritty Nurse podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary shares her journey from an accidental entry into nursing to becoming the Senior VP of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association. She discusses the importance of equity in nursing, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the systemic barriers that exist within the profession. Dr. Boston-Leary also addresses the current crises in healthcare, the significance of the racial reckoning statement, and the upcoming Opportunity and Impact in Nursing Summit from Feb 12-Feb 14 in Washignton, DC. She offers valuable advice for every nurse on thriving in their careers while balancing personal and professional responsibilities. This is an episode you dont want to miss! Keywords nursing, equity, leadership, healthcare, systemic change, imposter syndrome, racial reckoning, nursing summit, workforce diversity, social change, oppourtunity and impact summit 2026, american nurses association, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, Senior VP of Equity and Engagement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Katie Boston-Leary 02:46 Journey into Nursing and Leadership 05:42 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 08:31 The Role of Equity in Nursing 11:17 Addressing Systemic Barriers in Nursing 14:22 Navigating Current Challenges in Nursing 16:58 The Racial Reckoning Statement 19:41 The Upcoming Summit for Change 21:56 Advice for New Nurses 27:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections Takeaways Everything happens for a reason. Equity in nursing is about leveling the field for everyone. Imposter syndrome is common, even among leaders. Nursing is a profession that requires diverse voices. Systemic barriers in nursing need to be addressed. Current crises in healthcare are multifaceted. The racial reckoning statement is a critical step for ANA. The upcoming summit will focus on solutions and impact. New nurses should aim to thrive, not just survive. Self-care is essential for nurses to be effective.  About The Oppourunity and Impact Summit Join us at the 2026 Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit, hosted by the American Nurses Enterprise, where nurse leaders, innovators, and industry partners come together to expand opportunity, advance pathways, and drive real action across the nursing profession. This Summit is where purpose meets progress; where we unite to remove barriers, amplify key voices, and advance fairness and representation through strategies that strengthen the nursing workforce. Together, we will accelerate action and deepen the cross-sector collaboration needed to create lasting impact. Secure your seat now.  https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/nurse-equity-summit/ More About Dr. Boston Leary Dr. Katie Boston-Leary is the Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association addressing DEIAB and workforce challenges within the profession. Katie is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and the School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. She sits on numerous boards and national committees in nursing and healthcare and is an editorial advisory board member with Nursing Management, Nursing 2025, OADN and ACHE. Katie leads the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Forum an organized ANA's inaugural Equity Summit in Washington, DC. Katie is a 2024 ICN Global Nurse Leaders Institute Scholar and was previously identified in by Health Leaders Media as "One of Five Chief Nursing Officers Changing Healthcare". She also won the ICABA TD Bank 2023 Woman of Impact award, the 2024 Spectrum Circle Award for Innovation in Health and won the 2025 National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) President's Trailblazer Award. She was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow at the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing with the NBNA, is a Fellow with American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL), the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She was recently named as an honored listee on Marquis' Who's Who in America. Katie authored two chapters in The Sage Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy, the first encyclopedia focused on racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Katie was also featured in the award-winning documentary film, Everybody's Work funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She recently co-authored a Sigma published book titled Harmony by Design, Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare.She has conducted research on care delivery models, time allocation, nurses' well-being, racism and civilized oppression in nursing with Quint Studer, Joslin Insight and McKinsey. She is a well-known speaker internationally with many publications, podcasts and national outlets namely CNBC, NY Times, Cheddar TV, Axios, Beckers, Forbes, Bloomberg News and on NBC's Today Show. She completed her PhD at Walden University in Health Services, obtained a dual degree MBA and MHA from the University of Maryland Global Campus and her bachelor's degree in nursing from Bowie State University in Maryland. She is a board-certified Nurse Executive and obtained a nurse executive leadership certificate from Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

He Tifa Ola discusses everyday health issues for families, and raises the awareness of Health Services in the region for Pacific families. The programme is presented by Nive, Twiggy, and Joe, and is spoken in both Tokelauan and English.

Dr. Maria Sophocles has been a leader in women's healthcare for nearly 30 years, specializing in menopause management and female sexual health. She founded Women's Healthcare of Princeton, a progressive gynecology practice, and has been a visiting professor and NIH researcher in Switzerland. A board-certified ob/gyn and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she has pioneered innovative treatments, including CO2 laser therapy for vaginal atrophy. She serves as CMO of EMBR Labs, Director of Women's Health Services for Curia Health, and is an advocate for women's health policy. Dr. Sophocles' TED talk "What Happens to Sex in Midlife" has garnered over 1.2 million views in total and her forthcoming book, The Bedroom Gap, will be released February 10th. She is currently working on a documentary about Sex, Menopause, and Gender Equality called HOT! In this episode, Tara and Dr. Maria Sophocles unpack the bedroom gap by exploring how physiology, hormones, shame, religion, porn culture, relationship dynamics, and communication issues all interact to block women's libido and pleasure, while offering practical strategies like self-pleasure, better sex education, hormone support, and intentional intimacy to rebuild desire and connection at any age.  RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Sophocles here: https://mariasophoclesmd.com Her viral TED talk with 1.2M+ views: https://www.ted.com/talks/maria_sophocles_what_happens_to_sex_in_midlife_a_look_at_the_bedroom_gap?language=en  Instagram: @mariasophoclesmd Pre-order her book The Bedroom Gap on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/48X1XYk  Watch her previous podcast episode on Inside Out Health Podcast: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/drsophocles  Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:05:05 – An open, no‑holding‑back conversation about sex, libido, and midlife.
 00:07:00 – How most young people get their "sex education" from porn because adults and schools avoid real conversations about sex and pleasure.
 00:08:17 – Dr. Sophocles debunks the Hollywood myth that women typically orgasm easily from penetrative sex alone and explains how misleading this is.
 00:09:11 – 70–90% of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm and how shame and unrealistic expectations make many feel "broken."
 00:11:02 – The concept of the "bedroom gap": Viagra and support for male performance versus lack of equivalent attention to women's sexual needs.
 00:12:18 – Dr. Sophocles explains that orgasm releases endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin and argues that being sexually active can be part of a longevity plan.
 00:20:00 – Practical advice to treat sex and intimacy like a non‑negotiable appointment, starting with G‑rated cuddling and rebuilding erotic connection gradually.
 00:49:31 – Why comprehensive, pleasure‑based sex education (with the Dutch example) leads to healthier sexual patterns and fewer unwanted outcomes.   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Do you know all the resources that Hilltop provides to our community? President Will Hays sits down with Christi to talk about their new location in Downtown Grand Junction, how it has centralized their operations, and the breadth of services their organization provides on Colorado's Western Slope. From support with accessing medical care, to therapeutic services, to family support, to care for aging adults - learn more about how Hilltop can help!Learn more about all their programs at www.htop.org.If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to see this and all our Full Circle episodes.

Toddlers have big feelings but haven't learned how to talk about them yet. Hitting, biting, and throwing are normal for their age and usually stop as they get older and better at communicating. Parents play a huge role in teaching their children how to handle their emotions.   Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is joined by Mirna Tomic, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to discuss these behaviors, how working together (co-regulation) can teach kids to manage their own feelings (self-regulate), and more! Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions. Links:  Strong Families AZ   Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez   Guest: Mirna Tomic, MAS-IFP, MSW, LCSW   Circle of Security International Blog and other parent resources   Birth to Five Helpline - resources, referrals   Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) - developmental screenings and evaluations   Book: “Emotional Life of the Toddler” by Alicia Lieberman   Book: "The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind" by Daniel Siegel    Book: "No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind" by Daniel Siegel    Book: “Parenting from the Inside Out: How A Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive” by Daniel Siegel (the title says it all)   Book: “Raising a Secure Child” (Circle of Security) by Hoffman, Cooper, & Powell

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNew Brunswick issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Other assisting occupations in support of health services under the former 4 digit NOC code 3414, currently referred to as NOC 32109.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Pre-order 'The Bedroom Gap' here: https://mariasophoclesmd.com/bookIf you think menopause is tough. Wait until it collides with andropause. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles to talk about what she calls “The Bedroom Gap”. I wanted this conversation because I see how often couples drift apart in midlife, not from lack of love, but from lack of understanding and communication. We talk about what really changes in women's bodies during menopause and in men's bodies during andropause. We dig into pain, erectile changes, loss of desire, and why avoiding sex often creates more damage than addressing it directly. We focus on how couples can stay connected by redefining sex, learning together, and talking honestly.In This Episode:00:00 Menopause Meets Andropause02:10 Introducing the Bedroom Gap05:40 How Midlife Body Changes Affect Sex09:15 Why Couples Stop Talking About Intimacy13:00 Pain, Erectile Changes, and Sexual Avoidance17:10 Redefining Sex Beyond Intercourse20:45 Pleasure, Health, and Longevity24:20 How to Start Hard Conversations About Sex28:10 What Supportive Partners Do Differently31:40 Overlooked Menopause and Andropause Symptoms34:30 Final Takeaways and Book MentionWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:Email: karen@taboototruth.comWebsite: https://www.taboototruth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcastAbout the Guest:Dr. Maria Sophocles has been a leader in women's healthcare for nearly 30 years, specializing in menopause management and female sexual health. She founded Women's Healthcare of Princeton, a progressive gynecology practice, and has been a visiting professor and NIH researcher in Switzerland. A board-certified ob/gyn and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she has pioneered innovative treatments, including CO2 laser therapy for vaginal atrophy. She serves as CMO of EMBR Labs, Director of Women's Health Services for Curia Health, and is an advocate for women's health policy. Dr. Sophocles is also an author, TEDWomen2023 speaker, and frequent media contributor on women's health topics.Connect with Dr. Maria Sophocles:Website:

The War on Drugs is being used to justify U.S. military actions, including a covert operation in Venezuela, but is that going to have an effect on the opioid crisis? Sharon is joined by Beth Macy, author of the bestselling book Dopesick, for a powerful conversation about her new release, Paper Girl, and the addiction, poverty, and deep political divides plaguing communities. Plus, Sharon breaks down the viral video claiming daycare fraud in Minneapolis, walking through what the video alleges, and what investigators have actually found.  Since the recording of this episode, the Minnesota Attorney General has charged health care owner Mohamed Abdirashid Omarxeyd with 8 felonies for allegedly using his Health Services agency to steal $3.2 million from the Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program. If you'd like to submit a question, head to thepreamble.com/podcast – we'd love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ThePreamble.com – it's free! Join hundreds of thousands of readers who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson (00:00:00) The U.S. War on Drugs and Interview with Beth Macy (00:22:29) Viral Claims of Fraud at Minnesota Daycares (00:30:47) What Fraud Has Been Found In Minnesota To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am New University of Galway Library honours legacy of Dr Karen Guinee   Von Der Leyen looks to implement Mercusor before vote of MEPS   Almost 13,000 Irish passports recalled over technical error  10am-11am We'll have a package from the mercusor protest  Tusla says it is working with crèches at risk of closure over registration renewals   How to support your child as they face Mock Exams 11am-12pm Monday Panel - Galway's Health Service - what needs fixing?  Sports review 

Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi as they cover the impact of local and national events in General Practice as we kick off 2026Join Andy and Gandhi for the first update of 2026 in General PracticeWelcome to 2026Waiting for Neighbourhood Guidance???GP suspended after blocking out appointments to collect children???https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/reg... 5m suspensionSpecific facts available if you want to explore thisLinks to public record of the hearingMany suggest sanction is excessiveWe will discuss the issues around itLong hoursLack of flexibilityCulture of not being able to admit or address pressuresTo pick up kids - pressure, child care, culture…Calls to end GP-issued fit notes after 40,000 per day issued in 2025https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli... Some 40,000 people were signed off with fit notes each working day last yearCentre for Social Justice (CSJ) estimated 11 million fit notes were issued in 2025 – the majority by GPs. The CSJ recommended fit note responsibility be moved away from ‘overstretched' GPs and into a new Work and Health Service and ‘embed employment and occupational health support at the point of sign-off'. See boxThey also said the total includes fit notes signed off as ‘may be fit for work' as well as ‘not fit for work'.This is despite the Government introducing legislation in 2022 which expanded fit note certification to other professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. Last year, Government-commissioned research found limited take up of healthcare professionals other than GPs writing fit notes since the 2022 reforms.ThoughtsDifficult to treat, maintain relationship, trust whilst enforcing a need to return to work?Move to online consultations removing direct engagement with patients and losing opportunities to support back to work - something thats good for patientsTalk of removing this responsibility from GP s for some timeUsed to be that 3-6m sickness DWP service assessed - this was Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

In this episode and as part of our PHIG Impact series, Amy Perkins of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services talks about how the state is rethinking public health infrastructure funding to make life easier for local and tribal health departments. Amy explains how Wisconsin is using the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) to reduce administrative burden, decentralize funding management, and prioritize flexibility over red tape.  Amy discusses practical strategies like housing PHIG within a partnership-focused office, streamlining grant processes, supporting accreditation by directly covering PHAB fees, and quickly moving funds through regional service and resource-sharing grants. Amy also shares what she's hearing from the field: how flexible funding is helping health departments sustain staff, invest in professional development, strengthen foundational capabilities, and better respond to community needs.About the PHIG National Partners - Public Health Infrastructure Grant

On today's newscast: Legal appeals continue against mining on Oak Flat; Tonto National Forest land sacred to San Carlos Apache, researchers develop a Valley Fever rapid test, and AZ DHS releases new abortion data.Two Republican state senators want to revoke Arizona's special recognition of the Arizona Rangers.The city of Flagstaff is installing metal detectors to screen members of the public who attend city council meetings for weapons.And a new report from the Arizona Department of Health Services suggests changes to abortion law have concrete impacts on the number of Arizona women who access abortion.

In our last story, we shared how leaders with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's treatment and recovery services say they are making strides in opioid addiction treatment. That includes work through Great Circle Recovery in Oregon. The tribe also provides transitional housing services through Main Street Recovery, a program with supportive housing, which also helps address mental health and addiction services on site. Kelly Rowe is the Executive Director of Health Services for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “Instead of having to go to a facility where you might get 21 days or 28 days, that’s really been something that is more prescribed by insurance than it really is for the best thing for a person to have we’re not putting a limit on that. We’re saying what is good for you is what we want you to do. We’re letting them stay as long as they need to get well.  So that’s become another piece in the continuum of care for us. So, we’re really working hard to make sure people can get well and we’re creating a whole community of recovery here at the reservation.” Culture is a key aspect in the services says Jennifer Worth, the Operations Director for Main Street Recovery. “Being able to provide that that holistic approach with access to mental health and substance use and kind of figuring out what the needs are and being able to tailor that to each person that comes through … there’s lots of activities and different things that we’re able to take the residents to.  So for instance, tomorrow they’re going to be working on making paddles. And the other day they came in and they had been part of this carving class and they had all carved this ladle that’s going to be used for a future service that we’ll be adding on site at Main Street. So, things like that are really important.” Brian Krehbiel is a canoe maker who teaches paddle making and canoeing. “The canoe has just brought back so much our way of life all around the canoe. That bucket line that we feel when we’re all pulling together, we’re all going forward, we’re all making that forward movement and it helps with our noggins. If you should need it, if you don’t, you’re good. But if you should need some help of motivation and pushing you forward and to do try new things, however that is, that are good for you and it’s wicked fun.” For people on their mental health and recovery journey having trusted support is of great value says Sydney Clark a recovering addict and Peer Support Specialist Supervisor with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “I walk with them, letting them know that they’re not alone in that it’s okay to reach out. It’s okay to feel scared and it’s okay to question things because I didn’t know what I could question and what I couldn’t question and go into meetings having someone sit there with you that might know those questions to ask because that trauma that you’re going through right then and there … I’ve always loved helping people because it helps feed my soul … to be able to learn what would help us grow as a tribe. And each one of us play a big role in peer support, helps get people walk through a door that they normally probably would have never ever walked through.” Highlighted throughout the services is the resilience of Indigenous people, says Rowe. “My hope is that we can get out of this cycle of seeking out artificial substance to hide our pain, to hide our trauma that we’re not  afraid to  let that out and to seek out our cultural ways to  heal ourselves … for us, especially health and wellness, it becomes this this plan of no matter who you are, at what stage of life you’re in, we’re here for you and we want you to be able to  become a part of something bigger and that when you’re ready, we’re here for you.” This story is a collaboration with First Nations Experience Television with support from the Public Welfare Foundation. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts.

Leaders with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's treatment and recovery services say they're making strides in opioid addiction treatment in both the tribal community and in neighboring towns and cities. Jennifer Worth is the Operations Director for Great Circle Recovery in Oregon. “There are no throwaway people, everybody deserves the chance for hope and help.” Kelly Rowe is the Executive Director of Health Services for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “It’s changed lives. It’s saved lives for us.” Kelly Rowe and Jennifer Worth talk about Grand Ronde’s recovery services. Worth says Great Circle started out of an idea to help figure out what to do about overdoses. “Folks were coming in and out of jail, there was a pattern where they were kind of noticing that there would be higher overdoses. And that’s because when people have an opioid use disorder and they go into incarceration and there’s no support during that time and they come out, they are more at risk and more vulnerable of an overdose. Being able to find other tools and avenues to support that was part of the vision of Great Circle.” The care is located on the reservation and off through Great Circle Salem, Great Circle Portland, and two mobile clinics. “Great Circle is steeped in the cultural and community values that Grand Ronde shares. And the way they care for their people is the way that we care for every patient that walks through these doors. And everybody matters. Everybody heals in community. And there is hope for each person that walks through that door. “ Taking care of the health and wellness of community members is a key tribal value, says Rowe. “We are doing it not just for Indian people, but for each other. And I know that when I’m coming to work and we’re building programming or giving services, it’s for me, my relatives, it’s for my son, my grandson, and so on and so on and so on. And truly is the seven generations ahead … the substances that are out there now that are so hard to get away from it's been difficult to make sure that we have enough services available to give to our people and we fight for beds, we fight for space to send our people to and that's what really led for us to make these services our own.” Chairwoman Cheryle Kennedy is the tribe's longtime leader and also has a long career in Native American health care, which includes addressing drug and alcohol addiction treatment. “I don’t believe that anyone, if you ask them today, ‘How many want to be an alcoholic or an addict?’. how many people are going to raise their hand? ‘Yeah, me, let me.’ No one starts like that, but it creeps in and it takes over, it consumes you. And pretty soon you have no life. You are then under the power of either the drink or the drug of choice, whatever it might be … as Native people, we think about ourselves in the whole. Colonization had those kind of effects … addictions, of use, misuse, need to be addressed.” The state, like many other states in the U.S., has been hit by the opioid crisis, including the misuse of prescription and illicit drugs. Addressing stigma around opioid use disorder is part of the work. Worth says this type of treatment shouldn't be any different than having a chronic health condition that needs to be managed. “Substance use shouldn’t be any different, but yet it is. And so, the more we can normalize and have these clinics out and available and embedded into the other services that are happening, it just destigmatizes that for everybody.” Great Circle is the first tribally-owned opioid treatment program in the state. This story is a collaboration with First Nations Experience Television (FNX TV) with support from the Public Welfare Foundation. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts.

We can't seem to catch a break from the flu. What can you do to help prevent you and your loved ones from contracting the flu? Dr. Joel Terriquez with the Arizona Department of Health Services joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about why the flu is spreading and important tips to remember. Dr. Joel Terriquez is the cross-cutting Medical Director of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases Services (BIDS) and the Bureau of Immunization Services with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

WORT 89.9FM Madison · Wisconsin DHS Breaks Ranks with CDC on Hepatitis Vaccine Dr. Ryan Westergaard(Photo courtesy University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine) Back in June, U.S. Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy, Junior abruptly dismissed all of the members of the Center for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, and installed a new panel of vaccine skeptics.  The medical community responded with dismay, warning that the new appointees could upend decades of scientific consensus about vaccinations.  Those warnings were proven justified on December 5, when the reconstituted ACIP voted 8-3 to end the CDC's 30-year old recommendation that all infants receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.  Here in Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services has broken ranks with the CDC and continues to recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.  Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services joined Monday Buzz host Brian Standing to explain the decision. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Wisconsin DHS Breaks Ranks with CDC on Hepatitis Vaccine appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Join Glenn Hunzinger and Dan Farrell as they discuss why 2026 could mark a rebound year for health services dealmaking—driven by higher-quality assets, improving market conditions, and the growing role of technology and AI. They explore how investors are rethinking value creation, from tech-enabled care models to carve-outs and IPOs. Discussion highlights: Stronger earnings, cash flows, and tech-enabled platforms are drawing buyers backAI is shifting from a value enhancer to a key driver of margins and valuation Carve-outs remain active as health systems and corporates divest non-core assetsInvestors are targeting opportunities across specialties, home-based care, and AI-enabled platformsReopening IPO markets and improved exit options are boosting confidence for 2026 Speakers: Glenn Hunzinger, US Health Industries Leader, PwC Dan Farrell, US Health Services Deals Leader, PwCLinked materials:https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/pharma-life-sciences-deals-outlook.htmlhttps://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/medtech-deals-outlook.htmlhttps://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/health-services-deals-outlook.htmlFor more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.

The Health Minister says expanding health services in Ennis will benefit the entire Midwest. It comes as Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has this week committed to boosting capacity at University Hospital Limerick, extending the campus to a second location and developing a new hospital with an emergency department in the region. The Minister has also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to increasing beds at Ennis, Nenagh and St John's, following former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly's announcement of 48 new beds at Ennis in May of last year. Addressing the Seanad, she says the more services are available in Ennis, the less pressure there'll be on other facilities the region.

Primitive reflexes are involuntary responses that a newborn is born with to help them survive. These reflexes naturally disappear as your baby's brain matures. In cases of injury, these reflexes can show back up and are a sign of a larger issue.Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Karen Pryor, a physical therapist, to cover what parents need to know about primitive reflexes.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links: Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez Guest: Dr. Karen Pryor List of Primitive Reflexes

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Modernizing the Implementation of 638 Contracting at the Indian Health Service Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled "Modernizing the Implementation of 638 Contracting at the Indian Health Service." Witnesses Panel one Mr. Benjamin Smith Deputy Director U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma The Honorable Greg Abrahamson Chairman Spokane Tribe of Indians Wellpinit, Washington Mr. Jay Spaan Executive Director Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium (SGCETC) Tulsa, Oklahoma The Honorable Victoria Kitcheyan Council Member Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Winnebago, Nebraska Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418497 Committee Documents: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=118725

The federal government has a trust responsibility to fund Indigenous health care. But the Indian Health Service (IHS) has long been underfunded by it.June Zhao, an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health, said she learned about this issue in conversation with leadership at an IHS clinic in the state. They shared how limited financial resources result in challenges with hiring staff and maintaining facilities. This has impacted their ability to provide health care.She decided she wanted to help address this fundamental problem.StateImpact's Jillian Taylor and KOSU's Sarah Liese spoke with Zhao about her recent research, which explores a solution that could help increase and sustain IHS funding.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Last month, reporter Mary Hudetz published a story with nonprofit newsroom ProPublica that unearthed a new system of censorship within the federal Indian Health Service. Hudetz spoke to doctors and other public health experts to try and figure out why the department has essentially gone dark over the past year when it comes to messaging about vaccines. Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sat down with Hudetz to talk about what she found and consider how these new actions might impact Native communities.Correspondent: Jeff ProctorGuest: Mary Hudetz (Apsaalooke/Crow), Investigative Reporter, ProPublica  Correspondent: Jeff Proctor Guest: Mary Hudetz (Apsaalooke/Crow), Investigative Reporter, ProPublica  

When you're planning this winter, health care costs should be just as important as your fertilizer or other input costs. With the farm economy in the state it's in and healthcare prices only going up without stability, there need to be a solution.   That's why we're thankful for our friends at teh Ohio Farm Bureau who've established health care solutions to fit you and your family's needs. In this episode of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson talks with Trevor Kirkpatrick, Director of Health Services at OFB, to talk about the options and get some answers.  Members of the Ohio Farm Bureau can apply today to more affordable health care options at https://ofbf.org/hcs/    Links: Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/ Learn more about the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans: https://ofbf.org/hcs/    About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Amy MacIver speaks to Karen Mara Moss — CEO of STEPS, a non-profit that has spent 20 years transforming clubfoot care in South Africa. Through 48 public health clinics across all nine provinces, STEPS has already gathered anonymised, POPIA-compliant data on more than 12,000 children, proving how practical, ethical, low-cost data systems can change clinical outcomes and shape national planning. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Geyser, 23, is back in Wisconsin after her arrest in Illinois. Geyser is accused of cutting off her GPS monitoring ankle bracelet and leaving a group home in Madison where she had been living following her conditional release from a mental health institution. Now, Wisconsin's Department of Health Services is asking a judge to revoke her conditional release. A hearing is set for December 22. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy looks at what could come next for Geyser in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You're 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/CRIMEFIX Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Mark Weaver https://x.com/MarkRWeaverProducer:Jordan ChaconCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Employee well-being delivers real results only when technology and human support are integrated, personalized, and embedded into company culture. In this episode, John Harrison, President and General Manager of WebMD Health Services, explores the shift from one-size-fits-all wellness to holistic well-being, integrating digital tools, AI-driven personalization, and human coaches. He emphasizes the importance of partnerships, interoperable ecosystems, and leadership advocacy in fostering a seamless user experience and cultivating a culture of health. John highlights the measurable impact of these programs on health risk reduction, engagement, and cost management, utilizing tools such as personalized recommendations, preventive screening reminders, and support for caregiving, financial stress, and women's health. Looking ahead, he envisions a deeper integration of AI and human intervention to provide timely, highly personalized support across emerging focus areas, such as brain health. Tune in and learn how integrated tech-and-human strategies transform well-being into performance, retention, and competitive advantage! Resources: Connect with and follow John Harrison on LinkedIn. Follow WebMD Health Services on LinkedIn and visit their website!

Black mothers carry the sacred work of bringing life into the world, yet they face disproportionate danger in pregnancy and childbirth. In this episode with Cessilye Smith of Abide Women's Health Services, we confront the Black maternal health crisis through a theological lens, naming how racism and medical neglect violate the dignity of those made in God's image. We explore what scripture, justice, and faith demand of us—and how communities can take faithful action to ensure Black mothers and babies can flourish.

Ben Smith, the acting director of the Indian Health Service, addresses the National Congress of American Indians on November 21, 2025. Smith is a citizen of the Navajo Nation. He is a career employee of the IHS, previously serving as deputy director of the agency, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Smith spoke at NCAI's 82nd annual convention in Seattle, Washington.

In episode 28 of ‘What About Water?', SCWA Director of Communications and External Affairs Dan Dubois sits down with Kelly McClinchy, a Manorville resident who fought for years to bring public water to her neighborhood, and Jason Hime, Chief of the Office of Water Resources for the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, which works closely with us to identify at-risk wells through countywide testing programs. They discuss the benefits of hooking up to public water and the risks associated with relying on private wells.

In this episode of Inside Deschutes County, we talk with the County's new Health Services Director, Holly Harris. She shares what drew her to the role, her background in behavioral health, and how those experiences shape her approach to leading one of the County's largest and most complex departments. She also offers her perspective on the work ahead and her vision for how Health Services can best support the community.

The health service will need extra funding of more then 300 million euro this year - on top of the almost 26 billion euro already allocated. To discuss this Fianna Fáil's Martin Daly, member of the Oireactas health committee.

In this episode, Eric Huckins discusses trends shaping specialty pharmacy, from managing high-cost infusions and direct-to-consumer models to preparing for the Inflation Reduction Act. He shares how Lumicera is partnering with health systems to enhance efficiency, integration, and patient care.This episode is sponsored by Lumicera Health Services.

Mapping the Landscape of Technical Standards: A Nationwide Review of Medical Schools Interviewees: Carol Haywood, PhD, OTR/L — Assistant Professor, Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chris Moreland, MD, MPH — Professor of Internal Medicine; Division Chief for Hospital Medicine; Interim Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development, Dell Medical School (Comments made in ASL and voiced through interpreters) Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA — Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education Description: In this episode of Stories Behind the Science, we sit down with Dr. Carol Haywood and Dr. Chris Moreland to explore a deceptively powerful document: the medical school technical standards. These quietly influential statements—often tucked deep in an admissions webpage—shape who feels welcome to apply, who gains access, and how institutions imagine the future of their profession. Haywood and Moreland, co-authors of a national analysis featured in the Academic Medicine supplement on Disability Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education, unpack what happens when ambiguous language, outdated assumptions, and vague expectations collide with real people making real decisions about their careers. Together, they dig into the nuances of functional vs. organic standards, the importance of clarity for applicants who lack insider knowledge, and the ripple effects of inequitable policies across a learner's entire training experience. What emerges is both sobering and hopeful: a field undergoing change, a growing recognition that words matter, and a roadmap for institutions ready to bring their values into alignment with their practices. The discussion reviews: How technical standards became a gatekeeper—and why revising a single sentence can shift an entire culture. Why students with disabilities read these documents differently—and why that matters for equity. How ambiguity in admissions can deter talented future physicians long before they step foot in a classroom. What schools can do now to create standards that prioritize competence, flexibility, and inclusion. Dr. Haywood brings a researcher's lens and an occupational therapist's creativity to the conversation, illuminating how functional expectations—not assumptions about bodies—should guide medical training. Dr. Moreland shares deeply personal reflections on navigating technical standards as a deaf physician, offering rare insight into how these documents land on applicants with lived experience. This episode invites the audience to imagine a medical education landscape where technical standards do what they should do—define competence, set expectations, and open doors—rather than unintentionally closing them. Bios:  Carol Haywood, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor of Medical Social Sciences in the Determinants of Health Division and core faculty in the Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Building from her work as an occupational therapist in acute rehabilitation, she completed a PhD in occupational science at the University of Southern California and a postdoctoral fellowship in health services and outcomes research at Northwestern University. Using qualitative, mixed methods, and community-engaged research approaches, she studies disability in a variety of contexts, as well as health care access, coordination, and quality. She is driven by a vision of health care that facilitates equity for people with disabilities. Chris Moreland, MD MPH, is a professor of medicine, interim associate department chair for faculty affairs, and division chief for hospital medicine at Dell Medical School at UT Austin. He practices clinically as a hospitalist. As a career-long clinician educator, his teaching has been recognized regionally and nationally. His collaborative advocacy and research efforts describe the experiences of our healthcare workforce and learners with disabilities, as well as strategies to foster pathways to thriving clinicians. He has served as president and longtime board member for the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses; he holds current roles on the Docs with Disabilities Initiative advisory board, the AAMC Group on Diversity and Inclusion steering committee, and as a consultant with the National Deaf Center. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18hUPguWf_jWeDC1fmOgSKSXPv4xGnkQIPUi3zhfH540/edit?usp=sharing Resources: Singer, Tracey; Madanguit, Lance MD; Fok, King T. MD, MSc; Stauffer, Catherine E. MD; Meeks, Lisa M. PhD, MA; Moreland, Christopher J. MD, MPH; Huang, Lynn MS; Case, Benjamin MPH; Lagu, Tara MD, MPH; Kannam, Allison MD; Haywood, Carol PhD, OTR/L. Mapping the Landscape of Technical Standards: A Nationwide Review of Medical Schools. Academic Medicine 100(10S):p S144-S151, October 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000006135   McKee, M.M., Gay, S., Ailey, S., Meeks, L.M. (2020). Technical Standards. In: Meeks, L., Neal-Boylan, L. (eds) Disability as Diversity. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46187-4_9 Equal Access for Students with Disabilities: The Guide for Health Science and Professional Education (2nd Ed). Meeks LM, Jain NR, & Laird EP. Springer Publishing, 2020. Key Words: Disability inclusion · Technical standards · Medical education · Admissions · Accessibility · Equity · Policy reform

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Strep is more than just a sore throat. Today we're talking about Group B Strep (GBS), which usually isn't serious for adults, but it can hurt newborns. Learn what it is, how to test for it, and the importance of treatment.Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Sarah Sams, a family physician and American Academy of Family Physicians board member, for a comprehensive guide to prepare moms for the safest possible delivery.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links:Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Dr. Sarah SamsFamilydoctor.orgThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.  Living with a chronic condition takes more than willpower—it requires resilience, support, and access to the right programs. In this episode, we explore how people in Wisconsin are building that resilience while managing health challenges like prediabetes. We will highlight the state's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a proven lifestyle change program that helps people live healthier, longer lives. We will hear from Pam Geis with the Wisconsin Department of Health Service, Division of Public Health, who coordinates Wisconsin's Diabetes Prevention Program, and Debb, who has lived the experience, and is a Diabetes Prevention Program graduate. Together, they will share the tools, mindsets, and community connections that foster long-term health and resilience. Resources Discussed During Interview:https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/prediabetes/index.htm https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes-prevention/index.html  WebMD Coaching and DPP Program, call 1-800-821-6591 or visit www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Rikesh (Ricky) Patel to Dean's Chat! Rikesh A. Patel, DPM, AACFAS has joined the Indian Health Service in Winslow, Arizona, where he provides advanced foot and ankle care to the community. This episoded is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association! A graduate of Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Patel recently completed an advanced foot & ankle fellowship with the Northwest Illinois Foot & Ankle Foundation and previously practiced with the Ankle & Foot Center of Central Florida. He is a fellowship-trained foot & ankle surgeon committed to helping patients regain mobility through innovative surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Follow him on social media as "Pretty Ricky"!