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When Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new COVID recommendations this week, it raised questions among clinicians and patients:Will those shots still be available to people who want them — and will insurance cover it?NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, about the CDC's new guidelines for healthy children and pregnant women — and whether they could make it more difficult for these patients to get shots if they want them.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
United States Army Col. Chad Black, director of Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital, speaks with Senior Airman Colin Perkins, a broadcaster and DJ assigned to American Forces Network Humphreys, about health care during a radio interview at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 26, 2025. During the interview, Black discusses the BDAACH Better Health initiative which helps soldiers and families with access to care and virtual appointments at BDAACH as well as outlying health care facilities on the Korean Peninsula. In addition to be being the BDAACH director, Black serves the commander of 549th Hospital Center and Medical Department Activity-Korea
In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin welcomes Dr. Jo Shapiro to discuss the critical topic of psychological safety in healthcare. As an associate professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and a consultant at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Shapiro offers profound insights into fostering supportive medical environments. Together, they explore the impact of psychological safety on reducing burnout and enhancing clinician and patient outcomes. Dr. Shapiro shares her expertise from founding the Brigham and Women's Hospital Center for Professionalism and Peer Support, emphasizing the importance of creating cultures where team members can speak up without fear. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving workplace dynamics in healthcare. Resources:Email Dr. Shapiro at jshapiro@mgh.harvard.eduInteract with the podcast! Email me at pys@heyinfluent.com to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience.Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence. LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment. Connect with Frances Mei:https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.comFollow the Influent Network on Social Media:LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. Powered by HurrdatSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Boone Health is the sixth-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to the latest statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI says Boone currently has 1,581 employees. Brady Dubois is celebrating his six-month anniversary this weekend as Boone Health's chief executive officer and president. Mr. Dubois joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Dubois grew up in southeast Texas and south central Louisiana and worked on his grandmother's farm. He tells listeners he learned the value of hard work and family while growing up there. He graduated from Southwest Texas State in San Marcos and provided bedside care for five years before joining the U.S. Navy for eight years from 2000-2008. He later worked at northwest Missouri's Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, serving on the Jefferson City-based Missouri Hospital Association's board at that time. Mr. Dubois later worked in Detroit before the Boone opportunity came up. His children were attending school at Mizzou and he tells listeners that Columbia “felt like home.” Mr. Parry describes Brady Dubois as decisive and transparent. One of the main issues discussed during the interview was the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that Boone Health signed with officials in mid-Missouri's Mexico and Audrain County this month. Boone Health says the NDA's purpose is to allow for a full review of hospital service needs for Audrain County and the co-development of a master health plan to meet the needs of residents and businesses in Audrain County. Noble closed the doors on its Mexico hospital in March 2022. Mr. Dubois says they all agree that Mexico/Audrain County needs to have 24-7 emergency care, which means a hospital. They're working on details. He also updated Mr. Parry about efforts to create a network of Boone-affiliated physicians in the market:
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Dr. Peter Hotez, Co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist's Warning
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and Kansas City-based St. Luke's will be merging in January. 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry reports their merger will form a $10-billion system with 28 hospitals. Kansas City television station KMBC reports St. Luke's is the second-largest health care provider in Kansas City, while BJC is the St. Louis area's largest health system. Boone Hospital Center board of trustees chair Dr. Jerry Kennett joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Parry tells listeners that Columbia-based MU Health Care "will be under attack" from BJC, adding that MU Health has already been under attack from KU Medical Center. Dr. Kennett suggests that it's important for MU Health Care and Boone Hospital Center to work together to enhance services locally:
Dr. Vivekanandan and Dr. Hotez join Dr. McGinn for a deep dive discussion on RSV including vaccine strategy; options for infants, pregnant women and seniors; benefits vs. risks; and why people who qualify should get the RSV vaccine. Guests: Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, Division Chief, Infectious Disease, Creighton School of Medicine Dr. Peter Hotez, Professor and Dean National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Co-Director Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development
Conversation w/ Michael Westerman, MD, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care Specialist, and Kristin Nannetti, MSN, RN, CHPN, Palliative Care Coordinator, Virginia Hospital Center, about types of and eligibility for palliative care, when and where it's provided, palliative care team members, and hospice care transition.
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we're joined by physician and scientist Dr. Peter Hotez, to discuss the latest research on vaccines, the latest on COVID-19 following an uptick in cases across the U.S. and what people should know as we approach the beginning of the Fall season and the school year. Dr. Hotez also shares why he's dedicated his life to the advancement of science, the importance of ensuring that children get vaccinated, the rise of the anti-vaccine movement following the recent harassment he received, and much more. Dr. Hotez's Important Adult Vaccines List: XBB Booster Annual Flu Immunization RSV Vaccine PREVNAR 20 Vaccine SHINGRIX Vaccine Guest: Dr. Peter Hotez Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine Co-Director, Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps
Conversation w/ Lisa Muras, RDN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about diabetes - types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, management - and resources to help live with the disease.
https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsJoin your host, Dr. Lia Gaggino, on this episode of Pediatric Meltdown as she chats with Dr. Danny Mallen, a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical educator at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Center. Dr. Mallen talks about his interest in nutrition, the puzzle that is the gut, and his passion for helping children with celiac disease. He also discusses his article on finding your “One Thing” and how mentors and opportunities play a role in one's career. Burnout is real. We look to physicians to take care of us, but let's make sure that your doctor is getting everything they need for their own wellness. Dr. Mallen's insights on the importance of finding joy in your work will ring true for every profession and he continues his efforts to improve medical education for general pediatricians and fellows. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about the challenges and rewards of physician's wellness! [00:33 -12:42] Daniel's Journey to Pediatrics and Interest in WellnessDuring his training, he found himself happiest and smiling more when working with children, ultimately leading him to specialize in pediatric gastroenterology.Daniel is passionate about medical education and mentoring trainees, recognizing the importance of wellness in the medical profession. Through his own experiences in training and becoming a parent, Daniel recognized the need for addressing physician burnout and is involved in research on the topic.His interest in wellness came about through his own experiences with stress and recognizing the importance of self-care in the medical field[12:43 - 24:32] Addressing Burnout in Medical Professionals: Insights from a Pediatrician The culture of overworking and sleep deprivation has been prevalent in the medical field for a long time, with long shifts and being on call for extended periods being seen as a "badge of honor."Institutional changes such as shorter shifts and better work-life balance policies are being implemented. However, progress is slow, and more needs to be done to sustain a healthy work environment for medical professionals.Burnout is a real issue that can impact the quality of care medical professionals provide and their well-being. It is important for medical professionals to recognize the signs of burnout and take steps to address it, seeking taking time off to recharge, and finding hobbies or activities outside of work can all contribute to a healthier work life balance. Personal experiences with burnout and overwhelm are common among pediatricians, and recovery often involves taking time off, seeking support from colleagues and loved ones, and practicing self-care.[24:33 -40:17] Strategies for a Work-Life Balance in Academic Medicine: The Eisenhower's Box MethodImportance and urgency are the key factors to consider while managing tasksUrgent tasks with low importance can be delegated or automatedRestorative activities, even if they are not productive, can help reduce burnoutTasks that are not important and not urgent can be avoided to reduce unnecessary stress.[40:18 - 51:46] Creating a Supportive Environment for Healthcare Professionals: Strategies and Best PracticesProviding anonymous peer-to-peer support can make a significant difference in mental health for healthcare workers.Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams can be instrumental in helping individuals process traumatic events and feel less isolated in their experiences.It's important
Dr. Janet Englund, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington Medical School and Director of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Group at Seattle Children's Hospital Center for Clinical and Translational Research joined us for a conversation about vaccine research and clinical trials. We discussed the role her team of researchers and clinicians have played in the Covid19 vaccine clinical trials for children as well as the research on vaccines for Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV. Dr. Englund explains the many steps taken in establishing clinical trials and ensuring their safety and the ways which clinical trials can be designed to include more diverse participants.
On this week's episode of The New Abnormal, Daniel Lippman, a reporter at Politico, tells us all about the ‘CEO of Anti Woke Inc.', who has his eyes on the presidency. Plus, Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, talks to us about the triple threat of illness, anti-science, and anti-Semitism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As 91-year-old Fox News mogul Rupert Murdoch carves his final deals before heading to the big newsroom in the sky, the world's focus is beginning to turn to his son and heir apparent, Lachlan. And according to The Daily Beast's Editor At Large Lachlan Cartwright, there's more to Murdoch junior than meets the eye. He explains on this week's episode of The New Abnormal: “It's important to note that Lachlan's politics are far more conservative than his father's.” Then, Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, tells podcast co-host Andy Levy his worries about the future of the House GOP and its “anti-science aggression” while “trying to create a witch hunt—not only against science, but against the scientists.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group, about hospital medicine and how hospitalists provide and coordinate comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients.
The CDC is investigating a rise in severe cases of strep throat among kids in the U.S. Several children's hospitals across the country have reported an increase in strep cases since November, including in Colorado where two children died. Dr. Peter Hotez of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The CDC is investigating a rise in severe cases of strep throat among kids in the U.S. Several children's hospitals across the country have reported an increase in strep cases since November, including in Colorado where two children died. Dr. Peter Hotez of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How to stay healthy during the holidays with infectious disease expert, Peter Hotez, MD, PhD—who breaks down the "septo-demic" of: coronavirus, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), metapneumovirus (HMPV), parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs), rhinovirus and numacocle pathogens. Dr. Hotez also shares details about fighting vaccine disinformation and his new book: “The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: How Health Freedom Propaganda Endangers the World.” Dr. Hotez is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development in Houston. He and his science partner, Maria Elena Bottazzi, PhD, have been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
There's GOP in-fighting among Trumpy Republicans when it comes to future House leadership positioning and Fox News host Tucker Carlson made it a whole lot worse. What is going on? New Abnormal podcast co-host Andy Levy and Daily Beast politics editor and guest host Matt Fuller try to figure it out and answer the questions they have about it, in the latest episode. Plus! Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, warns Andy about the holiday COVID wave that's coming and the scary twist that will make it unlike past waves. And Daily Beast politics reporter Will Sommer, also co-host of the podcast Fever Dreams about the shenanigans of the far right, joins to tell Andy all about the racist, sexist alt-right homophobe who raised $1 million for an alt-right superhero movie and promptly lost it in the most hilariously dumb way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many questions that we sort of think we know the answers to, and many others we don't. We do know vaccine effectiveness wanes, and that vaccines need to be updated to keep pace with an evolving virus. We don't know if next-generation vaccines will be as effective against current variants as the original shots were against COVID Classic. We do know that the virus is substantially less deadly now that we've built up a big wall of immunity, but it still manages to infect most people, sometimes even multiple times a year. Is this a level of disruption we're just going to have to tolerate indefinitely? Would anyone really be satisfied with the existing level of COVID risk continuing in perpetuity? And is our healthcare equipped to deal with the ongoing and compounding effects of long COVID? Dr. Peter Hotez, professor of pediatrics and molecular biology at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, joins Brian to discuss the known knowns, known unknowns, and the unknown unknowns of COVID—and whether ongoing research can provide the answers we need.
Join us for a deeper dive into the COVID-19 bivalent booster including discussion around immune response, insights for patients on when to get boosted, the outlook for fall/winter, and whether we may eventually have an annual booster in the future. Dr. Hotez also shares updates on international vaccine efforts. Our special guest is Dr. Peter Hotez, Professor and Dean National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Co-Director, Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. Dr. Hotez is a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and one of the thought leaders in the country and around the world regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
With no one in custody and no prime suspects, Prince George's County police devise a plan to get DNA from the hundreds of men working at Prince George's Hospital Center. A tactic that would turn highly controversial and put the police on the defensive.
Earlier this summer we had a chance to welcome Tara's sister Jessica Gaskell back to the podcast. Jessica is mom to our WanderLuxe Warrior, Joey, who has been fighting cancer since he was 18 months old. On our first WanderLuxe Warrior episode (which you can listen to here) covers the introduction to our childhood cancer awareness initiative and Joey and his family's story. In this episode we talk about what has happened in the past year, what is on the horizon and the recently launched "The Joey Project" which will help raise money for the Akron Children's Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, where Joey receives treatment. Click here to learn more and donate! Follow @wanderluxedestinations for more updates on Joey!
Dr. Peter Hotez joins CareTalk to discuss the anti-science culture that has developed in recent years and how it's impacting our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hotez explains how the anti-vaccine movement is based on misinformation and fearmongering. The result is a dangerous impact on public health that puts everyone at risk, not just those who are unvaccinated.Dr. Hotez also talks about how social media is playing a role in spreading this misinformation. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are amplified the voices of those who peddle conspiracy theories and false information. This makes it difficult for people to know what to believe, and it's contributing to the spread of COVID-19.TOPICS:(0:21) What is anti-science?(1:45) What is the history of the anti-vaccination movement?(6:28) What is Corbevax and when will it be available?(12:12) Why is the anti-vaccination movement dangerous to public health?(14:24) What can we do to combat vaccine misinformation?(18:27) When it comes to COVID-19, what can we learn from our response to HIV?(21:36) Will anti-science get better or worse?ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ABOUT DR. PETER HOTEZDr. Peter Hotez is an American scientist, pediatrician, and advocate in the fields of global health, vaccinology, and neglected tropical disease control. He serves as founding dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and Texas Children's Hospital Endowed Chair in Tropical Pediatrics, and University Professor of Biology at Baylor College of Medicine.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #misinformation #peterhotez #vaccine #covid19 #science #medicine #pediatrics #publichealth #coronavirus
2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses his coronavirus vaccine, CorbeVax, as well as his Paxlovid rebound infection experience, and growing concerns around monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Dr. Peter Hotez is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development in Houston.
Conversation w/ Miren Schinco MD, Director, Trauma Services, Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) and Courtney Caton, MSN, RN, Director, VHC Trauma Program, about causes and long-term effects of trauma in older adults and key issues when providing care and treatment.
Dr. Peter Hotez is the Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine as well as the Co-Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. Dr. Hotez earned his Bachelor's degree from Yale, his PhD from Rockefeller University, and his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College. He has authored over 600 original papers and 5 single-author books including “Vaccines did not cause Rachel's autism” and “Preventing the Next Pandemic: Vaccine Diplomacy in a Time of Anti-science.” In December of 2021, Dr. Hotez led efforts to develop a low-cost recombinant protein COVID vaccine, a patent-free vaccine that has received emergency use authorization in India and for which he and his co-director Dr. Maria Bottazzi have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is a staunch advocate for vaccines and a crucial voice against the anti-vaccine and anti-science movements and makes frequent appearances on national television. Today, Dr. Hotez discusses the importance of his MD-PhD training in preparing him for his unique career and shares his thoughts on the role of Physician Scientists in science communication and advocacy. Credits: Our deepest thanks to Dr. Hotez for being on the podcast. Follow Dr. Hotez on Twitter: @peterhotez Faculty page: https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/peter-hotez-23229 Website: https://peterhotez.org/ Host: Bejan Saeedi Co-Host and Audio Engineer – Joe Behnke Executive Producer and Social Media Coordinator – Carey Jansen Executive Producer – Michael Sayegh Faculty Advisors – Dr. Mary Horton and Dr. Brian Robinson Twitter: @behindthescope_ Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1 Website: behindthemicroscope.com
This episode features Dr. Tomer Singer, Medical Director at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) New York, Associate Professor at Hofstra University, and Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Here, he discusses egg freezing, embryo screening for IVF, third part reproduction, and more.
This episode features Dr. Tomer Singer, Associate Director at Shady Grove Fertility, Associate Professor at Hofstra University, and Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Here, he discusses egg freezing, embryo screening for IVF, third part reproduction, and more.
Gary G. Terrinoni, President and CEO of The Brooklyn Hospital Center, oversees an organization resolute in honoring its more-than-175 years' history in Downtown Brooklyn, … Read More
We are pleased to welcome back Anne Kelemen, one of Healwell's favorite recurring guests. Anne joins Kerry and Rebecca to talk about intimacy and chronic illness. ********** Check out Anne's latest course, "The Power of Our Words": https://online.healwell.org/courses/power-of-our-words ********** Read Anne's research about assessing the impact of illness on intimacy and sexuality here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8vu2jv and here: https://tinyurl.com/37rmnvx6 ********** About Our Guest: Anne Kelemen is the Director of Psychosocial/Spiritual Care for the Section of Palliative Care at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where she conducts patient care, teaches and participates in a variety of research activities. Prior to joining the Hospital Center staff, Ms. Kelemen instituted the first palliative care service at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She also is the founding director of the Palliative Social Work Fellowship Program at the Hospital Center. An Assistant Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, her research interests include the intersection between language and medicine and intimacy and chronic illness. Ms. Kelemen is also Vice-Chair of the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN).
[This episode is a re-release of Ep 27 Vaccines Part 2: Have you thanked your immune system lately?, originally published May 21, 2019]Were you stoked about the history and biology of vaccines we covered in part 1, but left with even more questions? Were you really hoping to hear us talk about anti-vaccine sentiment and address misconceptions about vaccines in detail? Did you want even more expert guest insight?! Well then do we have the episode for you! Today, we delve into the history of the “anti-vaccine movement” which, spoiler alert, is nothing new. With the help of Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development we address some of the most common concerns and questions that arise about vaccines, their safety, and their efficacy. And finally, we hear from Bill Nye The Science Guy about dealing with the challenges of science communication in the modern world when diseases spread as fast as fake news headlines. Y'all. This is the episode you've been waiting for. You can follow Dr. Peter Hotez on twitter @PeterHotez and check out his book “Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism” And you can listen to “Science Rules!” the new podcast from Bill Nye the Science Guy, available now on stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/science-rules-with-bill-nye or wherever you are listening to this podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this special follow up episode of British Suits and Cowboy Boots, Richard discusses the Omicron COVID variant and comparing it to Delta with Dr. Peter Hotez, internationally renowned physician-scientist and Covid era media personality.Dr. Hotez talks about the possible twin epidemic of the Delta and Omicron variants, what people should be concerned about and how to prepare as we head into the holidays and winter season.He also discusses Corbevax, the COVID-19 vaccine created at the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, partnering with Indian company Biological E to quickly produce 300 million doses in India; and his efforts to raise funds (including a $1 million donation from Texas-based Tito's Vodka!) to develop this prototype patent free, easy to produce vaccine. Dr. Hotez speaks to why links with the UK have been so valuable to his career and how he was inspired by UK universities, research organisations and schools of tropical medicine in building the Baylor University National School of Tropical Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development.A timely discussion on a subject affecting us all with one of the world's leading COVID-19 and vaccine experts.
How do the words we use affect the people we serve? What could be problematic about some of the common things we say as care providers? What happens when we listen to our words from a different perspective? Cal and Cathy welcome Anne Kelemen to the podcast to consider the question of language. (This episode originally aired in February, 2021.) **** Check out Anne Keleman's course on Healwell's online course portal: https://online.healwell.org/courses/to-chart-or-not-to-chart ***** Anne Kelemen's articles: Ambiguity in End-of-Life Care Terminology—What Do We Mean by “Comfort Care?” https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2698147 Poor prognostication: hidden meanings in word choices https://spcare.bmj.com/content/7/3/267 ***** About Our Guest: Anne Kelemen is the Director of Psychosocial/Spiritual Care for the Section of Palliative Care at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where she conducts patient care, teaches and participates in a variety of research activities. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University and as Associate Program Director for the MedStar Georgetown Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship Program. Prior to joining the Hospital Center staff, Ms. Kelemen instituted the first palliative care service at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She is board certified in hospice and palliative social work and is a board member for the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) where she currently chairs the membership committee.
Conversation with Drew Martin, Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Physician Group, Virginia Hospital Center, about the aging heart and cardiovascular diseases among older adults, including risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, and prevention
People and Patient Center Approach with Melody Dickerson and Grace Greenan, Virginia Hospital CenterVirginia Hospital Center puts their people and patients at the center. By connecting to people's values and helping them learn the skills to be successful, outcomes follow. Melody shares how rounding on patients and employees is a key step. She shares how relationship rounding is different from “drive by rounding” by having an intentional conversation to build rapport, find out what's working well, who can be recognized and where improvements can be made. During this podcast, learn how frequency correlates to outcomes and how sequencing and hardwiring behaviors sets the framework for engagement with their employees. Grace discusses their leader orientation, culture day and how training creates the culture for engagement. Listen in to hear tips on creating an engaged workforce, how to connect to the values of employees and leading through a crisis. Melody F. Dickerson, MSN, RN, CPHQ , Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Virginia Hospital Centermdickerson@virginiahospitalcenter.com Melody Dickerson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Virginia Hospital Center Health System, a 437-bed, not-for-profit Magnet teaching facility in the Washington DC metro area. A nurse leader for more than 25 years, Melody is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and is the President of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Nurses Association.Melody leads the clinical and quality initiatives that advance high-value healthcare for the health system. Melody has played a critical role throughout the pandemic as the voice of the health system to the surrounding community, serving as one of the Hospital's primary spokespeople for the region's first drive-through COVID testing facility. Melody also led the Hospital's effort to become a Level II Trauma Center earlier this year, filling a critical need in the community. Grace Greenan, MA, LPC, Associate Vice President for People and Experience - Talent Management & Patient Experience, Virginia Hospital Center ggreenan@virginiahospitalcenter.com Grace Greenan, MA, LPC has been a counselor for 18 years and a counselor educator for the past 5 years. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and her MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Grace currently works as an Associate Vice President for People and Experience at Virginia Hospital Center and maintains a private counseling practice. For her Ph.D. work in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on Organizational Development, Grace's research has included a deep analysis of the supervisory relationship dynamic to determine if supervisor realism and genuineness predict an increase in staff willingness to report errors. Grace is passionate about positive psychology, employee and patient engagement, and leadership development. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. She is also a graduate of the Arlington Leadership Center for Excellence program.
This episode is the final installment of "Q&A with Lisa Gray" and Lisa ends the podcast where it began: Talking with bow-tied vaccine researcher Peter Hotez. Hotez co-directs the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He's also known for fighting anti-science disinformation on Twitter, cable news networks and elsewhere. Lisa is leaving the Chronicle to take a job with a media startup in Houston. Connect with Lisa on Facebook or Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The delta variant is running loose and wreaking havoc. Houston-area ERs and ICUs are full, and hospitals are erecting tents in their parking lots. And all of that is before the Texas school year begins, with unvaccinated children attending in-person classes where masks may not be required. Today, Lisa talks with frequent guest Peter Hotez about the trajectory of the current surge, how it it's still not too late to reopen schools safely and how a Texas vaccine could save the world. Hotez is one country's most visible scientists during the pandemic. He co-directs the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He's also known for fighting anti-science disinformation on Twitter, cable news networks and elsewhere. Connect with Lisa on Facebook or Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Houston Chronicle Health Care Reporter Gwendolyn Wu fills in for the vacationing Lisa Gray this week. She talks with podcast regular Dr. Peter Hotez, a professor and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. As temperatures rise across the country, infectious diseases, experts say it's a tale to COVID nations as we head into the summer. On one hand, we have some states with high vaccination rates and where people are still practicing mask wearing even after they've gotten the shot. On the other hand, we have stagnating vaccination rates in the south, especially among adolescents and anti-vaccine movements, bring in the Delta COVID variant and it might be a lot of trouble across the South in the months ahead. Connect with Lisa on Facebook or Twitter. Connect with Gwendolyn Wu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conversation with Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group, about the role of hospitalists and how they collaborate with health team members and patients' families to provide care and coordinate comprehensive needs of hospitalized older adults
Conversation with Lisa Muras, RD, CDE, Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about sodium intake for older adults, health diseases caused by too much salt, and tips about sodium levels in packaged and restaurant food, reading food labels, and reduced salt diets
On today's episode, let's take a dive into the world of mental health. It's a discussion that is beginning to enter more circles, a trend that must continue to save lives. Part of that discussion involves the exploration of mental health medications and how they play a role in healing for some. "What are the side effects? What do they mean? How do I know?" These are all questions that we explore with someone who has played a key role in my mental health journey. His name is Dr. Theodore Osuala. "Dr. Osuala graduated from the University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences in 1989. He works in Lanham, MD and 4 other locations and specializes in Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry. Dr. Osuala is affiliated with Washington Adventist Hospital and Prince George's Hospital Center," says Web MD. He joins us today for a discussion on psychiatric medications and various mental health topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livebw/support
How do the words we use affect the people we serve? What could be problematic about some of the common things we say as care providers? What happens when we listen to our words from a different perspective? Cal and Cathy welcome Anne Kelemen to the podcast to consider the question of language. **** Check out Anne Keleman's course on Healwell's online course portal: https://online.healwell.org/courses/to-chart-or-not-to-chart ***** Anne Kelemen's articles: Ambiguity in End-of-Life Care Terminology—What Do We Mean by “Comfort Care?” https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2698147 Poor prognostication: hidden meanings in word choices https://spcare.bmj.com/content/7/3/267 ***** Support us on Patreon! Early access to full, ad-free episodes, bonus material, and more! patreon.com/interdisciplinary ***** About Our Guest: Anne Kelemen is the Director of Psychosocial/Spiritual Care for the Section of Palliative Care at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where she conducts patient care, teaches and participates in a variety of research activities. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University and as Associate Program Director for the MedStar Georgetown Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship Program. Prior to joining the Hospital Center staff, Ms. Kelemen instituted the first palliative care service at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She is board certified in hospice and palliative social work and is a board member for the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) where she currently chairs the membership committee.
Episode 3 of KidzDocTalk is all about newborns! Dr. Jennie Berkovich and Dr. Stephanie Urban-Galvez give their medical recommendations for newborns such as vitamin k, preventing gonorrhea of the eye and the hepatitis B vaccine. This episode covers everything from what to expect at the first newborn doctor visit, breastfeeding vs formula, bowel movement concerns (meconium), postpartum depression, preparing siblings for the baby's arrival, rashes such as milia and baby acne, belly button red flags, baby's sleep and tummy time, colic and more.Dr. Stephanie Urban-Galvez was born and raised in Ohio and attended medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and pediatric residency at Miami Children's Hospital (now known as Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Fl). Prior to working for Pediatric Associates she worked at Texas Children's Hospital Center for Women and Children working in an underserved pediatric clinic. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters who continue to be her greatest teachers when it comes to caring for the pediatric population. Dr. Urban-Galvez is currently at PA's Chapel Traill Office and her special interest is in newborns.If you are already a Pediatric Associates' patient, call 855-395-8471 that's 855-KIDZ-DOC to make a TeleMedicine Appointment. In addition, download KidzDocNow in the Apple App Store or Google Play to schedule your video visit today!For future episode requests, message us on Facebook or Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/PediatricAssociates/ https://www.instagram.com/pedassociates/
At the beginning of the U.S. COVID outbreak, Peter Hotez was carefully nonpartisan, appearing on both Fox News and MSNBC. But as his horror grew about the lack of a national response to the pandemic, he sharply criticized the Trump administration. Now, it's the Biden administration's turn. In a Tuesday op-ed in the Washington Post, Hotez explained why new variants of SARS-COV-2 require Biden to radically step up his vaccine game. Here Hotez explains how we could do that — and what he believes the U.S. must do to get vaccine into more arms. Peter Hotez is a professor and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. Question or comment, connect with Lisa on Facebook or Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
¿Qué es un virus? ¿Cuáles son los obstáculos en el desarrollo de vacunas y medicinas retrovirales? ¿Cómo podemos prevenir nuevas pandemias? ¿Qué competencias debemos desarrollar en la juventud para enfrentar la nueva realidad? En este episodio conversamos con la Dra. María Elena Bottazzi, decana asociada de la National School of Tropical Medicine en Texas; Co-Directora del Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, y profesora distinguida de biología en Baylor University en Texas, EEUU. La Dra. Bottazzi nos revela los retos y oportunidades en el campo de la virología moderna, y hace un llamado a fortalecer el capital científico de las naciones en desarrollo para fortalecer la resiliencia ante el ataque de nuevas epidemias y pandemias. Acompáñanos en este episodio de Honduras Global podcast, una producción de la fundación Honduras Global con la participación especial de los estudiantes AP Biology de DelCampo School.
New vaccines are on the horizon — but is it too late to blunt the pandemic's winter surge? Might Houston fare better than the rest of Texas? And why could a traditional-method vaccine be better for kids? Lisa checks in with vaccine researcher Peter Hotez. He's a professor and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and he co-directs the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, where his lab team is developing COVID-19 vaccines. Read stories by Lisa Gray and connect with her on Twitter or Facebook. Have questions, comments or suggestions? Want a sticker? Send Lisa an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a strange sort of way, a recent Sky News story reminded me of Luke 11. That's where Jesus asks whether, if your child asked for a fish, you'd give them a snake? Or if they asked for an egg, would you hand them a scorpion? Here's the article's headline: “Hundreds of young trans people seeking help to return to original sex.” The story featured a woman who, after publicly admitting regret over her so-called “surgical transition,” was contacted by hundreds of people in her part of England who felt the same way. One of those people, “Ruby,” also struggled with eating disorders. One would think that the combination of gender dysphoria and eating disorders would suggest to medical professionals that Ruby was suffering from body image issues. But, as she told Sky News, the doctors never even suggested there might be a connection there worth exploring. Instead, it was “Here's your hormones, here's your surgery, off you go.” Or, to borrow Jesus' words, “Here's your scorpion, here's your snake.” This story is far from uncommon. Young people in emotional pain and distress are asking adults for help. But, because of our ideological blind spots, we give them serpents and scorpions instead of what they really need. Just consider the name given to a new children's pediatric clinic at Akron Children's Hospital: “Center for Gender Affirming Medicine.” Since the fundamental connection between gender and biological reality has already been severed by our ideological commitments, it's safe to assume that doctors there will “affirm,” both in their diagnoses and with their prescribed treatments, whatever gender a child claims they are. But what about the Ruby's of the world? What about the hundreds of people in that one part of England that were given the wrong treatment for their psychological issues? They are victims of our bad ideas, and our blind spots. Too often, they are forced to be invisible victims, ignored because their very existence challenges the new sexual orthodoxy. Many physicians today simply ignore that up to 80 percent of the children who suffer from gender dysphoria will eventually outgrow those feelings. Even worse, they fail to connect the dots between gender dysphoria and potentially serious mental illnesses that often accompany it—like depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Or, in Ruby's case, a severe eating disorder. Multiple issues like this spark the “chicken and egg” questions. Does gender dysphoria cause depression and anxiety? Or is gender dysphoria a symptom of depression and anxiety? The truth is that no one knows with any certainty. But, the new gender ideology is leading many professionals to proceed with treatment as if gender dysphoria is no disorder at all. So, the best “treatment” (the theory goes) is to affirm the young person's belief that they are transgender and initiate the transition process as soon as possible. This will supposedly reduce the inner conflict, and in turn help with their other disorders. This neat and tidy theory has one big problem: There's no evidence it works. In fact, evidence points the other way. A 2011 study that followed 324 Swedish men who had undergone sexual reassignment surgery found that 10-15 years later, their suicide rate was 20 times higher than that of their peers. An earlier study in Britain commissioned by the Guardian newspaper found that “There is no conclusive evidence that sex change operations improve the lives of transsexuals, with many people remaining severely distressed and even suicidal after the operation . . .” Today, affirmation passes for “care,” not because it is, but because it affirms gender ideology, even if it leads to life-altering surgery or hormonal treatments. If the patient later regrets it, or hurt themselves, or are miserable, we'll just blame it on “transphobia.” Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas have victims. We need to ensure that the victims of bad gender ideology are no longer invisible. Their stories must be heard.