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In this special Best of 2025 edition of the Tyler Tech Podcast, we revisit standout conversations from the past year — moments that highlight how resilience, cloud innovation, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the public sector.The episode begins with Cate Ryba, director of resident engagement at Tyler, who unpacks the many dimensions of government resilience, from organizational and operational readiness to cyber, fiscal, and disaster recovery planning. She explains why strong community connections and real-time resident engagement are foundational to building trust and navigating disruption.Next, Russell Gainford, Tyler's Chief Technology Officer, explores how cloud infrastructure gives governments the flexibility, redundancy, and scale to keep services running 24/7. His insights reveal how modern cloud environments create new possibilities for continuity, failover, and system reliability across interconnected public-sector operations.Turning to modernization, Mike Teeters, senior product manager, discusses how cloud technology helps agencies reduce workforce pressure, simplify upgrades, and scale effortlessly during peak periods — all while ensuring staff stay current with the latest capabilities.From there, Franklin Williams, president of the Data & Insights Division and deputy chief technology officer, explains why strong data governance is essential to the future of AI in government. Clean, discoverable, and authoritative data, he notes, is the key to enabling accurate insights and unlocking the potential of emerging agentic frameworks.Finally, Elliot Flautt, director of state data solutions, shares how governments are beginning to use AI to enhance transparency, streamline routine interactions, and guide residents to the services they need. He highlights the importance of secure, privacy-minded data practices in building the trustworthy AI systems that will increasingly support government operations.Whether you focus on technology strategy, data management, or community engagement, this best-of episode offers practical lessons on strengthening resilience, embracing cloud-driven modernization, and harnessing AI to serve communities more effectively.This episode also spotlights Tyler Connect 2026, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Taking place April 7–10 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Connect brings together public sector professionals from across the country to explore new solutions, share ideas, and strengthen communities. It's a week dedicated to learning, connection, and imagining what's possible for the future of government technology. Explore registration details and early bird pricing in the show notes to start planning your Connect 2026 experience.Learn More and Register Now: Tyler Connect 2026 in Las VegasAnd learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Modern Governments Live in the CloudDownload: Building a Resilient GovernmentDownload: Digital Access and Accessibility in the Resident ExperienceDownload: Revolutionizing the Government Workforce With AIDownload: A Digital Guide to Modernizing the Resident ExperienceDownload: Cloud-Smart Strategies for IT Infrastructure ModernizationDownload: A Digital Government Guide to Effective Data StrategiesRead: How Cloud-Based Solutions Expand Access to State ServicesRead: Using Cloud-Based Solutions to Improve Access in CountiesRead: Boosting Resilience: Cloud Solutions for Modern GovernmentRead: Partnering With Communities to Build ResilienceRead: The Power of Data: Building Resilient and Responsive SystemsRead: Preparing for the Future of AI in GovernmentListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.We unpack new GLP-1 pricing, coverage hurdles, and whether cash-pay programs make these meds more reachable for diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea care. Along the way we share candid pros and cons of injections, tease future oral options, and weigh real tradeoffs.• current cash-pay pricing from major manufacturers• differences between Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound• tighter insurance coverage and prior authorization burden• fears about injections and route-of-administration bias• potential oral GLP-1 timelines and cost impact• framing obesity as a chronic, treatable disease• practical tips to explore HSA or FSA options• how to decide if the monthly cost is worth itSupport the showSubscribe to Our Newsletter! Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork: Olivia Pawlowski

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Ottawa announced a major $52 million investment to improve access to English-language health services in Quebec. Jennifer Johnson is the Executive Director of the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) — a provincial organization that works to improve access to health and social services for Quebec’s English-speaking communities. She spoke to Andrew Carter.

Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Sarah Smith sits down with Dr. Marcia Kashani, a nurse and experienced healthcare improvement advisor, to explore practical strategies for making your clinical day more efficient, effective, and—most importantly—sustainable. Drawing on years of experience facilitating primary care transformation and team-based initiatives, Dr. Kashani shares stories of real-world success: from leveraging the strengths of every team member, to optimizing clinic workflows, and even reimagining how tasks get delegated to maximize value for both clinicians and patients. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a never-ending list of tasks, long wait times for appointments, or the challenge of figuring out what you can hand off—and to whom—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Dr. Smith and Dr. Kashani offer actionable insights into improving access, reducing unnecessary physician workload, and embracing change as a path to better care and a better work-life balance. Whether you're part of a large clinic or running a small practice, you'll find inspiration and hope for positive change right here. Tune in and take one step closer to reclaiming time for your patients—and yourself! Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: Empower Your Team: Distinguish between physician, nurse, and administrative tasks. When tasks are thoughtfully delegated—like patient screening calls or form-filling—clinicians can reclaim time for patient care and improve office efficiency. Reduce Unnecessary Visits: Examine return visit rates and consider whether clinical follow-ups always require physician attention. Thoughtful use of nurses, pharmacists, and even patients' support networks can safely reduce visit volumes and waiting times. Leverage Process Improvement: Document and map out workflows to highlight inefficiencies, duplications, and points of delay (like EMR optimization or referral processing). Even simple changes—like consistently titling scanned documents—deliver significant time savings for clinicians. Meet Dr. Marcia Kashani: Marcia has over 40 years of front-line nursing and progressive leadership experience in primary care, community care and acute care. Notable accomplishments include involvement in the business planning and governance of multiple Primary Care Networks in the Edmonton Zone. In 2005 her focus turned to Quality Improvement and System Redesign where she became the first non-physician AIM faculty, participating in several AIM collaboratives. She completed the Improvement Advisor Program through the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and continued as a facilitator for the program. Most recently, Marcia has been a project manager with the Edmonton Zone Primary Care Networks team and North Zone Primary Care Business Unit, including work with Transitions of Care, Specialty Access and Referral teams, and assisting Practice Facilitators with improvement initiatives. You can find Dr. Marcia Kashani on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-kashani-44898638/ -------------- Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click Here **** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don't forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. **** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life. **** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.

In episode 485, Stacey Richter interviews Dr. Cristin Dickerson on the topic of direct contracting for imaging services. They discuss the high costs of imaging, which can account for 6-11% of a plan sponsor's healthcare spend. The episode covers the potential for significant cost savings and improved patient access through direct contracting, bypassing traditional TPAs that may have conflicts of interest or contractual constraints.  Dr. Dickerson, who is the founding partner of Green Imaging, explains how her organization has successfully implemented direct contracting, providing affordable and high-quality imaging services nationwide. They also address common barriers such as complexity in coding and payment processes, the reluctance of TPAs, and the habitual referral to 'down the hall' services. The conversation highlights the importance of price transparency, patient education, and how Green Imaging supports plan sponsors in navigating these challenges. === LINKS ===

Today, Hunter was joined by Crystal Leff-Piñon, Director of TIDC's family protection representation unit. On Tuesday, Hunter and Scott Ehlers discussed the funding problem and attorney shortages leading to a slow moving crisis in rural Texas. Today, Crystal joins to share how similar the issues are for family defense throughout the state of Texas.   Guest: Crystal Leff-Piñon, Director, Family Protection Representation, Texas Indigent Defense Commission Resources: TIDC Website: https://www.tidc.texas.gov/about-us/who-we-are/staff/ehlers-scott/ Contact Crystal CLeff-Pinon@tidc.texas.gov     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

What happens when technology, human connection, and sign language expertise come together to close access gaps for the Deaf community?In this episode, Shari Eberts sits down with Cirrus co-founders Chris Fillman and Rhett Youngberg to explore the mission behind CirrusTranslate—a new AI-assisted, human-delivered platform for American Sign Language (ASL) translation. The platform aims to increase accessibility while protecting the role of qualified interpreters.The conversation highlights challenges in interpreter education, limitations of automated tools, and how Cirrus is working to support Deaf access in healthcare, education, and beyond.

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Rita Reynolds, CIO at the National Association of Counties (NACo), returns to share forward-looking insights on the evolving technology landscape in county government.Recorded live at the Tyler Connect conference in San Antonio, this conversation explores NACo's 2025 technology priorities — from the rising significance of AI and IT modernization to the continued dominance of cybersecurity and the growing need to support smaller, rural counties.Rita walks us through the development and impact of the AI County Compass, a resource guiding local governments on how to responsibly integrate generative AI into their operations. She also details new hands-on programs like the CIO Reserves pilot, helping counties without dedicated IT leadership, and a national challenge aimed at modernizing legacy systems.Throughout the episode, Rita shares practical strategies for workforce development, cross-county collaboration, and making technology investments that strengthen infrastructure while keeping residents at the center.Tune in to hear how counties are turning emerging tech into actionable outcomes — and why partnership, planning, and policy are key to sustainable digital transformation.This episode also highlights “Resilient by Design: How Technology Supports Government,” our free e-book that explores how public sector agencies can strengthen their resilience in the face of disruption. From cloud infrastructure and automation to secure payment systems and crisis response tools, the e-book features real-world examples of how technology helps governments maintain continuity and serve their communities more effectively.Download: Resilient by Design: How Technology Supports GovernmentAnd learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: NACo 2025 Technology PrioritiesDownload: NACo AI County Compass ToolkitDownload: How Priority Based Budgeting Saved Money in a Florida CountySubscribe: NACo County Tech XchangePodcast: Tech Transformation in CountiesBlog: Using Cloud-Based Solutions to Improve Access in CountiesListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Tech commentator Alex Sims discusses access to justice, and how technology might improve it. 

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Andrew Kahl, chief client officer at Tyler Technologies, joins us to explore why trust, transparency, and responsiveness are more critical than ever in the public sector. He shares how his decades of experience in technology shaped his approach to client relationships, and how his "infinity loop" philosophy helps agencies create stronger connections and deliver lasting value.Throughout the conversation, Andrew discusses how public expectations are evolving, why simplifying engagement is essential, and how agencies can move beyond transactional interactions to build trusted, long-term partnerships. He also offers insights into the role of technology — from usability to AI and automation — in helping government leaders modernize services and meet rising constituent demands.Tune in to learn how thoughtful client experience strategies can help agencies deliver with greater ease, strengthen resident trust, and shape a more responsive future for public service.This episode also highlights Digital Access and Accessibility in the Resident Experience, a new white paper exploring how public sector organizations can remove barriers and create more inclusive digital services. As governments continue to expand digital offerings, ensuring a seamless, user-friendly experience is more important than ever.Download: Digital Access and Accessibility: Creating a Better Resident ExperienceAnd learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: A Digital Guide to Modernizing the Resident ExperienceBlog: Partnering With Communities to Build ResilienceBlog: Increase Community Resilience With Modern Payment SystemsBlog: Using Cloud-Based Solutions to Improve Access in CountiesBlog: Tyler Excellence Awards for the Public SectorBlog: Excellence 2024: Performance & Innovation SolutionsBlog: Excellence 2024: Connected Community SolutionsBlog: Excellence 2024: Operational Efficiency SolutionsBlog: Excellence 2024: Data & Transparency SolutionsVideo: Arkansas Enhances Residents' ExperienceVideo: How an Ohio County Boosts Assessment Fairness & TransparencyVideo: How a City Sparked Civic EngagementListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Dr. Kaitlan Baston, former Commissioner of Health for the New Jersey Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, outlines what New Jersey has been doing to address opioids; Kate Murray, Program Supervisor for Long COVID and Post-COVID Conditions at the Minnesota Department of Health, discusses her program and how the work is going; an ASTHO webinar on May 1 focuses on Academic Health Departmetn Partnerships; and ASTHO Member and the New York Commissioner of Health, Dr. James McDonald, will speak at Blooming Day 2025 on May 2. New Jersey Department of Health News Release: NJ Health Department Announces Waiver to Improve Access to Opioid Treatment Services New Jersey Department of Health News Release: ICYMI – Governor Murphy Announces Jeff Brown to Serve as Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Minnesota Department of Health Web Page: Long COVID Resources and Support ASTHO Webinar: Pathways to Academic Health Department Partnerships: Successes and Best Practices Blooming Day 2025 Web Page  

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, we explore how cloud technology helps governments build greater resilience, maintain continuity, and adapt to evolving risks.Russell Gainford, chief technology officer at Tyler, joins us to discuss how the cloud delivers the scalability, flexibility, and reliability agencies need to keep critical services running — even in the face of disruption. From cybersecurity threats to natural disasters and unexpected system demands, cloud-based infrastructure empowers governments to respond quickly and recover confidently.Throughout the conversation, Russell shares insights on the limitations of traditional on-premises environments, the growing importance of proactive risk planning, and how cloud solutions help reduce technical debt while improving operational agility. He also offers best practices for building a roadmap to resilience, including how to prioritize critical systems, plan for dependencies, and make smart investments over time.Tune in to learn how modern cloud strategies are helping government agencies strengthen resilience, improve service delivery, and prepare for the unexpected.This episode also highlights Digital Access and Accessibility in the Resident Experience, a new white paper exploring how public sector organizations can remove barriers and create more inclusive digital services. As governments continue to expand digital offerings, ensuring a seamless, user-friendly experience is more important than ever.Download: Digital Access and Accessibility: Creating a Better Resident ExperienceAnd learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Building a Resilient GovernmentDownload: A Digital Guide to Modernizing the Resident ExperienceDownload: Cloud-Smart Strategies for IT Infrastructure ModernizationBlog: How Cloud-Based Solutions Expand Access to State ServicesBlog: Using Cloud-Based Solutions to Improve Access in CountiesBlog: The Cloud Experience: Improving Government ServicesBlog: Future-Proofing Government Through Technology ModernizationVideo: Tyler Talks: The Cloud is NowVideo: 30 Years of Data Moved to Cloud in 5 DaysVideo: Increase Efficiency With the CloudPodcast: Cloud Adoption and Understanding the Risks of Legacy SystemsListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Cambridge museum and the Rowan Humberstone arts centre will place disabled people in the storytelling seat not only to improve access to the museum and it's collection but also to showcase those often unheard stories of disabled people in Cambridgeshire - past, present, and future. The project has been made possible by Funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Through the Museum's Association. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Alex Smaridge, engagement and collections manager at Cambridge Museum to give more detail about this very exciting project which is very much in the early stages at the moment. You will find out more about Cambridge Museum and ways of contacting the museum if you live in or around Cambridge and would like to get involved in the project or share your own experiences of visiting a museum as a blind or partially sighted person by visiting the museum's website - https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

Mark Newman, CEO of Nomi Health, focuses on building an operating system for self-insured healthcare to lower costs, remove friction, and simplify the transaction process for employers and providers. Nomi emphasizes holistic preventative healthcare by eliminating barriers like deductibles and copays to encourage the utilization of primary care, mental health, and other services.  The company leverages technology, AI, and asynchronous care to improve access to diverse communities, including Spanish-speaking and low-income workers. Mark explains, "Our model, starting from scratch and starting from a blank sheet of paper, is focused on getting providers out of the collection business so they can focus on the care business. Simplifying the entire transaction of buying and paying for healthcare has been a revolutionary way for our customers to cut their healthcare costs by 20% to 30%. And someday, I think we can hit 50%." "Last time I checked the cost curve in American healthcare has not slowed down and has done nothing but accelerate. So, in my book, I think value-based care has pretty much failed and has been more of a pipe dream versus reality. Our world is how do we take the same doctors, same care and cut 25% of the cost out of it by removing all the friction and pain points and ambiguity and noise as it relates to what an employer pays for healthcare and what a provider collects for delivering that healthcare. We're betting on our model and hope for the best on things like value-based care or other models, but we haven't seen the results delivered yet."  #NomiHealth #HealthcareIndustry #HealthInsurance #Healthcare #HealthcareCEO  nomihealth.com Download the transcript here

Mark Newman, CEO of Nomi Health, focuses on building an operating system for self-insured healthcare to lower costs, remove friction, and simplify the transaction process for employers and providers. Nomi emphasizes holistic preventative healthcare by eliminating barriers like deductibles and copays to encourage the utilization of primary care, mental health, and other services.  The company leverages technology, AI, and asynchronous care to improve access to diverse communities, including Spanish-speaking and low-income workers. Mark explains, "Our model, starting from scratch and starting from a blank sheet of paper, is focused on getting providers out of the collection business so they can focus on the care business. Simplifying the entire transaction of buying and paying for healthcare has been a revolutionary way for our customers to cut their healthcare costs by 20% to 30%. And someday, I think we can hit 50%." "Last time I checked the cost curve in American healthcare has not slowed down and has done nothing but accelerate. So, in my book, I think value-based care has pretty much failed and has been more of a pipe dream versus reality. Our world is how do we take the same doctors, same care and cut 25% of the cost out of it by removing all the friction and pain points and ambiguity and noise as it relates to what an employer pays for healthcare and what a provider collects for delivering that healthcare. We're betting on our model and hope for the best on things like value-based care or other models, but we haven't seen the results delivered yet."  #NomiHealth #HealthcareIndustry #HealthInsurance #Healthcare #HealthcareCEO nomihealth.com   Listen to the podcast here

The stethoscope, one of the most iconic symbols of medicine, was invented over 200 years ago. Today, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing this essential tool, empowering doctors to detect cardiac disease at its earliest stages with greater precision during routine visits. The podcast episode features Demilade Adedinsewo, M.B., Ch.B., cardiologist at Mayo Clinic and Jason Bellet, co-founder of Eko Health. Get the latest health information from Mayo Clinic's experts, subscribe to Mayo Clinic's newsletter for free today: [insert link to preference center]

Clark County Public Works is making improvements to pedestrian facilities as part of a broader effort to enhance accessibility and road safety. The upgrades include sidewalk curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, and signal enhancements. Construction begins in late January and will continue through early June, affecting traffic in work areas. Learn more about these improvements and how they impact your commute by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-begins-on-county-roads-to-improve-access-for-pedestrians on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #RoadConstruction #PedestrianImprovements #SidewalkUpgrades #ADACompliance #TrafficSafety #PedestrianSignals #RoadPreservation #CommunityInfrastructure #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #AccessibilityEnhancements #TransportationUpgrades #MobilityImprovements #SafetyMeasures #ConstructionUpdate #InfrastructureProject #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

Social inequities in healthcare are well-known, but curaJOY has been conducting groundbreaking research into how AI and machine learning can provide better access to behavioral health services for marginalized families around the globe. Learn more at https://curajoy.org/ curaJOY City: Las Vegas Address: 304 South Jones Boulevard Website: https://www.curajoy.org Email: info@curajoy.com

It's hard enough to get access to the medicine you need… even under the best of circumstances. You gotta ask your doctor to fill the prescription, gotta get to the pharmacy, wait in line, and have a ride home.  Now imagine how much harder the whole errand is when the only way to get to the pharmacy… is by boat. That's the challenge facing folks who live on Smith Island, which sits 10 miles off the coast of Crisfield in the Chesapeake Bay.  Maryland recently received federal funds for a pilot project to get drones able to make medical deliveries. For details, we're joined by John Slaughter, director of the University of Maryland's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Research and Operations Center. Links:Governor Moore Announces $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for Eastern Shore Drone Pilot Program to Improve Access to Health Care ResourcesUMD to Develop Drone-Delivery Program for Patients on Rural IslandDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

There's an experiment underway in Kingston, Ont. The regional health care team is starting to assign people without a doctor to nearby clinics based on their postal code. And one of those clinics has adopted a different way to serve patients and doctors. It's called a health home.But is this a feasible solution for an overstressed health care system? Kelly Grant, national health reporter for The Globe and Mail, reports on this new model, how it's working in Kingston and what it could mean for the rest of Canada.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Hosts Roz and Josh are joined by Alissar El Chediak, MD to discuss the key articles of the September issue of the American Journal of Transplantation. Alissar El Chediak, MD is a transplant nephrologist at UT Southwestern   [02:55] – Liver Machine Perfusion Technology: Expanding the Donor Pool to Improve Access to Liver Transplantation [08:01] – Editorial: Machine perfusion and liver transplant center behavior: Answers or more questions? [11:01] - Obesity, Organ Failure, and Transplantation: A Review of the Role of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Transplant Candidates and Recipients. [18:48] – Virus Specific T Cell Therapy to Treat Refractory Viral infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients [25:08] - Third-party virus-specific T cells for the treatment of double-stranded DNA viral reactivation and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease after solid organ transplant [28:48] – Editorial: Virus-specific T-cell efficacy after solid organ transplantation: more questions than answers [34:05] - Successful BK virus–specific T cell therapy in a kidney transplant recipient with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy [37:50] - The prevalence of postacute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 in solid organ transplant recipients: Evaluation of risk in the National COVID Cohort Collaborative

New $2 Million Health Innovative fund launched to improve access to care for Islanders, released by Prince Edward Island on 22 August 2024   | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Prince Edward Island. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. |    The PEI provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders.  The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that support best practices in health care, implementation of new technologies, and application of new approaches across the health care system. The fund is designed to foster innovation and creative solutions to improve health care services for Islanders.  Government has committed $2M to the fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  Applications and proposals will be accepted until end of business day (5:00 pm AST) Thursday, October 3. Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday, October 31.   | You can always access past news from the Province of Prince Edward Island by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/pe/. Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions 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 of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout 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, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. 

Have you ever wondered how to effectively use telehealth to provide care? Maybe you're already using it and want to know how to improve. In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, host Erin Gallardo sat down with two leading experts in the field - Dr. Jennifer O'Neil and Dr. Alan Lee - to learn the latest research about telehealth. Dr. O'Neil, a physiotherapist and professor at the University of Ottawa, shared her passion for using telehealth to improve access to rehabilitation services. She became interested in this area after seeing how much time she spent traveling to see her patients in Canada's vast countryside. Her doctoral research focused on implementing intensive home-based telerehabilitation programs for people living with traumatic brain injuries. She also discussed her work on a telehealth falls prevention program tailored for Francophone communities, highlighting the importance of addressing health equity. Dr. Lee, a physical therapist and professor at Mount Saint Mary's University, provided historical context on the development of telehealth in physical therapy. He talked about the contributions of the international physical therapy community, including the recent publication of a clinical practice guideline (CPG) on telehealth from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This guideline covers everything from video conferencing to remote monitoring and asynchronous visits. The experts shared their insights on key considerations for implementing telehealth, such as safety, patient satisfaction, and the importance of shared decision-making with patients. They emphasized the need for standardized terminology and the inclusion of qualitative research to better understand the nuances of telehealth delivery. Erin asked about the barriers and best practices for clinicians using telehealth, how to use telehealth with people with cognitive difficulties, tips for using telehealth with groups vs individuals and how to overcome some of the common barriers that clinicians face when using telerehab. The speakers highlighted the importance of preparation, digital literacy, and adapting clinical skills for the virtual environment. They also discussed the latest changes in billing and reimbursement, as well as their opinions on whether telehealth visits should cost the same as in-person visits.  Download the CPG here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38513257/ https://x.com/oneil_jenn https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/rehabilitation/our-professors/jennifer-o-neil joneil@uottawa.ca @oneil_jenn @alanleedpt (X) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-lee-21211314/ (Linkedin) allee@msmu.edu (email)

This evening on our Crime Time we take a different approach ot the feature instead of looking at crime that are committed tonight we look at community clinics and the significant role they play in our communities and to individuals who can't afford money for legal representation. Community law clinics offering free legal services to those who can't afford legal representation or support are a lifeline for these individuals, and higher education institutions through their law faculties play an important part in ensuring improved access to justice throughout the country, legal experts say. This evening we're joined by Fiona Kaplan, Dean at Faculty of Law at IIE Varsity College and Sue Pillay, Director of the Law Clinics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patient-Centered Transformation: How Data and Technology Can Improve Access for Underserved Communities Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Amy West As the Head of US Digital Health & Innovation Strategy at Novo Nordisk, Amy West is on a mission to leverage transformative data and technology to make quality healthcare more accessible and equitable for underserved communities. In this insightful session, Amy will share how Novo Nordisk is pioneering innovative digital health solutions to empower clinicians, emancipate marginalized patients, and eradicate systemic disparities. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Send us a Text Message.In this first edition of our special Research Round-Up series, we dive into groundbreaking research that examines a novel way to put adolescent & young adult (AYA) survivors BACK in the driver's seat of their care.Dr. Kelly Martin, physical therapist & TheOncoPT team member, joins Elise to discuss the importance of education and bridging the gap in AYA cancer care by leveraging social media.Even if you despise social media, you DO NOT want to miss this episode because...  ⬇️YOUR PATIENTS ARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA & ARE USING IT TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES.Therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to help your patients find accurate, reliable, helpful education online.To find out where to start, listen to our conversation now! Join TheOncoPT Specialization Community here. Today's Research Round-up Article: Partnering With Social Media Influencers to Equitably Improve Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Outcomes: A Novel Strategy to Support Cancer Care DeliveryWriting your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.And it's easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.That's why you need my brand new FREE masterclass: The 3 Step Framework for a Finished Case ReportSave your seat at TheOncoPT.com/frameworkFollow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on TikTok.Follow TheOncoPT on Twitter.

OxygenCare, a leading provider of life-saving medical equipment and solutions, announces a new partnership with Defibtech, a manufacturer of life-saving resuscitation devices, to improve the availability of rescue-ready defibrillators in Ireland which could save lives. Defibtech, a long-standing American manufacturer in medical technology, is dedicated to crafting dependable, affordable, and user-friendly products, empowering communities globally to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Joseph Mullally, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, Defibtech, said: "Partnering with an industry leader like OxygenCare was a natural fit for Defibtech. We have a shared mission to provide emergency medical technology and spread awareness which can save lives. We recognise that the true impact of our work lies not only in the accessibility of our products but also through knowledge and skills". Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in Ireland, with at least 9,000 deaths and 25,000 hospital admissions each year according to the HSE. The availability of functional defibrillators is crucial, and inadequate maintenance has rendered many devices non-functional, exacerbating the issue. Conrad Wynne, Senior Product Specialist, Resuscitation, OxygenCare, said: "This partnership with Defibtech not only enhances our critical care offering but enables us to help ensure that AEDs across Ireland are both available and functional when people need them. Emergency situations arise all the time and every second counts in these situations, so having operational, life-saving technology is crucial. As a leading provider of emergency and resuscitation equipment, OxygenCare has extensive experience and a long-standing reputation in the Irish healthcare industry. The addition of Defibtech's Lifeline AED (automated external defibrillators) greatly enhances its existing portfolio. Joseph Mullally added: "By combining our defibrillator products with OxygenCare's support and service, we're equipping organisations and communities across Ireland with the tools, knowledge and confidence to act decisively in the face of cardiac emergencies. Together, we are on a journey to reach this goal, saving lives and safeguarding communities, one heartbeat at a time." See more stories here.

Advocacy every day makes a difference from the bedside to the halls of Congress. Nurse voices and stories are critical to ensuring that healthcare policies reflect the needs of health care professionals and their patients. Guest Ryan Gough discusses current Congressional bills and the importance of engagement in advocacy actions.Safe Step Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/652 MINI Act: https://healthpolicytoday.org/2024/04/24/a-mini-act-could-be-big-for-patients/ Axios: Trust in Health Decisions [Edelman Trust Barometer] April 29, 2024: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions PCNA Advocacy Toolkit: https://pcna.net/about/advocacy/advocacy-toolkit/ PACH: advancecardiohealth.org Maintaining Investment in New Innovation Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5547See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers talks with Marianne Amoss about recent federal rulemaking activity over nursing facility staff levels and CMS' proposed mandatory kidney transplant value-based model.Read the newly published article "Judicial Decisions Constraining Public Health Powers During COVID-19" from our upcoming Reimaging Public Health theme issue.Related Links:Biden-Harris Administration Acts to Improve Access to Kidney Transplants (CMS)Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting Final Rule (CMS)Disparities in Acceptance of Deceased Donor Kidneys Between the United States and France and Estimated Effects of Increased US Acceptance (JAMA Internal Medicine)

Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google is making €500,000 in grants available to help improve access to AI in Ireland - with a focus on those in vulnerable and underserved communities. As part of the AI Opportunity Initiative, funding from Google.org will support training and skills for workers who are most likely to be impacted by workplace transitions brought on by AI. Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Public Impact, Google.org's AI Opportunity Fund, is making up to €500,000 in grants and sub-grants available in Ireland. Google is seeking applications through an open call from social enterprises and nonprofits in Ireland who can help reach those people most likely to benefit from this training - equipping workers here with the skills they need to avoid being left behind. Selected organisations will receive bespoke training for their beneficiaries on foundational AI with extensive guidance and wraparound support. In addition, cash grants will be offered to support successful applicants, ensuring workers can attend the training. Cera Ward, Managing Director, Large Customer Sales, Google Ireland, said: "AI has the potential to improve people's lives, and to help solve some of our most pressing societal challenges. We're pursuing AI boldly and responsibly to ensure its benefits are available to everyone and that accessibility enhances our society - not exacerbates existing inequalities. The AI Opportunity Fund will help people in Ireland to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence around AI, ensuring that no one is left behind." The application window is open. Information and details on the Google.org landing page: https://aiopportunityfund.withgoogle.com/ See more stories here.

When reporters are working on important stories, they often use Rhode Island's Access for Public Records Act, or APRA. It gives them the ability to ask for government emails, data sets, or other documents. But APRA isn't perfect. So, there's a bill before the General Assembly to make it stronger. Ed talks with Colleen Cronin, a reporter who covers environmental issues for ecoRI, and John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, to learn more. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeanne Ayers, ASTHO Alum and Executive Director of Health Democracy Healthy People, says research has shown that a civically engaged community is a healthy community; Betty Bekemeier, Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing, tells us about a new ASTHO white paper that examines how states are leveraging funding sources to help with transportation; and an ASTHO webinar will teach you how to assess your agency's work to prevent adverse childhood experiences later this month. ASTHO Blog Article: Why Public Health Officials Should Make Voting Accessible for Everybody ASTHO Webpage: State Health Officials Share 12 Tips for Safe In-Person Voting ASTHO Blog Article: Connecting Health and Transportation to Improve Access to Care ASTHO Report: Cross Sector Collaborations – Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Virtual 101 Training ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding transportation services for people accessing substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. Plus, FEMA representatives will be at the Butzel Family Recreation Center this week to speak with Detroit homeowners and renters interested in applying for disaster assistance for damages related to the catastrophic floods of August 2023. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

In this episode, I sat down with Buck Poropatich, Head of Lyft Healthcare. Lyft Healthcare launched in 2016 as part of Lyft's broader efforts to address transportation barriers in healthcare. Today, Lyft Healthcare partners with 9 of the 10 largest US health systems, non-emergency medical transportation brokers, and the top 10 payers to provide rides across the patient journey. By providing reliable transportation through its extensive network, Lyft Healthcare helps reduce patient no-shows, enhance the member experience, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Since he joined in 2019, Buck has helped secure key partnerships with industry leaders like ChenMed, CVS, and Kroger Health, alongside countless others.  Buck and I discussed:  Lyft Healthcare's founding story after the company discovered a hidden product-market fit in the healthcare industry. Creative partnerships with companies like Best Buy Health and Instacart Health that have enhanced Lyft Healthcare's services and expanded their reach in the healthcare space. Lyft Healthcare's alignment with the shift towards value-based care, as transportation plays a strategic role in improving care adherence, member satisfaction, and managing total cost of care. Future expansion plans for Lyft Healthcare include expanding their Medicaid footprint, extending their Lyft Assisted product, and leveraging mobile app technology and data modeling to improve the member experience.

We've devoted quite a bit of time on Raise the Line to learning about persistent workforce shortages in human healthcare and what is being done about them, but as yet have not turned our attention to the fact that veterinary medicine is facing the same headwinds. To find out more about how that challenge is being addressed and to learn about other current issues in veterinary medicine we turn today to Dr. Kathryn Meurs, Dean at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. One cause of the lack of veterinarians is too few slots for students, but Meurs says there is good news on that front. “There are several new veterinary schools coming online and many existing schools have increased their class size like we have.” Meurs says the profession is starting to think outside the box for other ways to build capacity including getting practices to offer more flexible work schedules, asking vets planning to retire to stay on part-time and expanding the role of veterinary technicians. Join host Hillary Acer to learn all about that and about the educational and research career tracks open to veterinarians, the importance of vet students developing great people skills, and the many clinical trials underway at NC State that sit at the intersection of human and animal health. Mentioned in this episode: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/

In this Quick Hits House Calls, Dave talks to Cain Brothers' Managing Director Erika Haanpaa about exciting new developments in access to behavioral health care. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Telehealth is impacting nearly every aspect of health care. Zain Hashmi, M.D., a trauma surgeon, discusses the potential of telehealth for improving access to comprehensive trauma care among rural patients. He explains how finding ways for EMS teams to consult trauma experts virtually and closer to emergencies could reduce transfer rates and improve patient care. Dr. Hashmi outlines the challenges of implementing telehealth for trauma care, emphasizing the need for 360-degree stakeholder engagement.

Live at ADCES23, ADCES Immediate Past President Lucille Hughes, DNP, MSN/Ed, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES joined The Huddle to introduce ADCES's new strategic plan, and to explain the importance of community involvement and knowing your worth when it comes to diabetes care and education.View ADCES' full 2024-2028 full strategic plan here: adces-strategic-plan.pdf (sitefinity.cloud)Learn more about the plan in this series of blogs: Advance the Expertise of the DCES: A Core Goal of the 2024-28 ADCES Strategic PlanStrategic Plan Goal #1: Improve Access to Diabetes Care and Education: A Strategic Focus for 2024 and Beyond (adces.org)Growing and Diversifying ADCES Membership: A Longstanding Domain in Strategic Priorities Listen to more episodes of The Huddle at adces.org/perspectives/the-huddle/podcast. Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org.

Dr. Lindsay Weaver, State Health Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Health, discusses the state's campaign to increase investment in public health; Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Public Health, explains how Tennessee agencies are working together this season to educate audiences about the dangers of excessive alcohol use; and an ASTHO webinar offering strategies to improve access to emergency contraception is open for registration. ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Legislative Prospectus Series ASTHO Webpage: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce: Streamlining Government Processes and Dedicated Sustainable Funding Tennessee Department of Health News Release: Tennessee Launches Campaign to Promote Safe Alcohol Use During Holidays ASTHO Webinar: Provider Strategies to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception  

Dr. Jim McDonald, Commissioner of Health, New York State Department of Health, gives an order that allows New York pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines to older adults and pregnant people without a prescription; de Beaumont President and CEO Dr. Brian Castrucci says the book he edited with ASTHO CEO Dr. Mike Fraser, Building Strategic Skills for Better Health, is a must-read for every new or current public health professional; ASTHO plans a webinar to tell you how to improve access to emergency contraception; and sign up ASTHO's public health newsletters. New York State Department of Health Issues Standing Order to Allow Pharmacists to Administer RSV Vaccines to Older Adults without a Prescription ASTHO Webpage: Building Strategic Skills for Better Health ASTHO Webinar: Provider Strategies to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception ASTHO Email Newsletters: Sign Up Here

Jessica Fepelstein, ASTHO Analyst for State and Community Engagement, explains the health equity core concepts work that is happening as part of the STRETCH Initiative; Dr. Esther Muna, Chief Executive Officer and Territorial Health Official for the Northern Mariana Islands, discusses the ASTHO policy statement calling for Medicaid funding parity for the U.S. territories; Daphne Delgado, Program Director with the Center for Brain Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer's, says the organization has resources for doing work in black and Latino communities; and an ASTHO webinar will help you learn new strategies to improve access to emergency contraception during. ASTHO Blog Article: Centering the Community's Voice in State-Led Health Equity Initiatives ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements UsAgainstAlzheimer's Webpage: Our Data Insights UsAgainstAlzheimer's Webpage: Let's Talk Alz this National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month UsAgainstAlzheimer's Webpage: Culturally Tailored Communications Resources ASTHO Webinar: Provider Strategies to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception  

Julia Regan, CEO and Co-Founder of RxLightning discussed the company's platform for streamlining the process of accessing specialty medications. The traditional process of getting the necessary consent and shipment of these drugs involves a significant amount of paperwork and delays in delivery. RxLightning aims to digitize and automate this process by removing the need for physical paper by using digital tools to connect all parties to ensure fast and affordable access to care. By eliminating paper-based processes, they have achieved a completion rate of 85% of applications within 24 hours.   Julia explains, "Specialty medications are always an interesting topic because, over the last 15 years, the definition of a specialty med has evolved with the new medications and molecules coming to market. So when we define specialty meds, we're talking about the high-cost medications that could treat rare diseases. Still, they also treat things like oncology, dermatology issues, GI, RA, and even allergy immunology. So, it varies across the spectrum, but these traditionally are thousands of dollars a month. Because of the cost and complexity of the medications, when providers make a diagnostic decision and determine treatment, there's just a ton of paperwork to get a patient on therapy." "So one is access paperwork, everything from insurance coverage and cost to restrictions that the payer may have to affordability because of the cost as well. That could be everything from free drug grant programs to manufacturer programs. So RxLightning is dedicated to taking all those processes that traditionally are done on paper and are slow and making a digital experience to remove the paperwork and then connect the different parties across that patient journey to ensure expedited, fast access, and affordable access to care." "Yes, it's very much physical paper. We look at the specialty market for over 1,200 medications. And some of these medications could have hundreds of different types of paperwork to process and touch. So, it's complex for the provider and the patient. And when you talk about some disease states, it's not just one therapy that a patient's on. It's a combination of therapies to treat the disease to try to get a positive outcome. So, it's very overwhelming for many people involved in the process."  #RxLightning #MedAccess #SpecialityPharmacy #SpecialityMedications #RareDisease #Startup #HealthTech #PatientAccess rxlightning.com Listen to the podcast here  

Lawmakers hope the laws will improve access to critical services.

“I think the most amazing thing we see is the softening of the skin, which can occur during the first two weeks of the conditioning regimen. The nurses on the floor see it, and I think it's just a tremendous gratification for them to see the results of something right before your eyes,” Tanya Helms, PA-C, from the division of hematological malignancies and cellular therapy at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, BMTCN®, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a discussion about what oncology nurses should know about transplantation for patients with non-oncologic conditions such as autoimmune disease, how the transplant process differs for non-oncology indications, and the clinical pearls oncology nurses should consider when caring for patients with autoimmune diseases during the transplantation process.  You can earn free NCPD contact hours after listening to this episode and completing the evaluation linked below.   Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 NCPD contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), which may be applied to the early post-transplant management and education, treatment modalities, diagnosis, staging and treatment planning, or coordination of care ILNA category, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by September 29, 2025. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  Learning outcome: The learner will report an increase in knowledge related to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for scleroderma and other autoimmune diseases.   Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  Oncology Nursing Podcast:  Episode 173: Oncology Nurses' Role in Stem Cell Transplants for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease  Episode 148: Stem Cell Transplant Nursing in the Home Setting  ONS Voice article: What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Vaccination and Cancer (and other immunocompromised diseases)  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Early Intervention With Transplantation Recipients to Improve Access to and Knowledge of Palliative Care  ONS course: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation  ONS Huddle Card™: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation  National Scleroderma Foundation  New England Journal of Medicine article about the SCOT trial: Myeloablative Autologous Stem-Cell Transplantation for Severe Scleroderma  Systemic Sclerosis as an Indication for Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Position Statement from the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation  Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Systemic Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis    To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.   To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library.  To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.    Highlights From Today's Episode  “The goal of treatment for patients with scleroderma is to reset the immune system, and there are three main components of the regimen used at Duke—that's total body radiation, cyclophosphamide, and ATG. This targets all the areas where the immune effector cells live. We also use CD34 selection, which is a process that separates CD34-positive cells from the stem cell product that's collected prior to transplant, to eliminate the possibility of reinfusing activated immune cells back into the patients.” TS 3:18  “For patients with diffuse scleroderma, you want to offer transplant when they have evidence of significant disease, but they're not so compromised that they can't tolerate or have increased risk of complications from the conditioning regimen. Understanding the patient's rate of disease progression is key when determining to transplant.” TS 6:45  “When a patient is referred, we call the patient, and we talk about how the transplant conditioning regimen works to reset the immune system and stop disease progression. We explain the workup visit and go over an example of the timeline needed to collect the cells, admit to the hospital for conditioning, and the recovery process as an outpatient. We want patients to understand the big picture before they ever come to Duke.” TS 7:57  “Some patients come to us significantly disabled by their scleroderma. They may be in a wheelchair, so they require special vehicles for travel. Patients whose hands are severely involved need assistance with their ADLs [activities of daily living].” TS 11:43  “There have been three clinical trials that show autologous transplant improves event-free survival and overall survival and has been shown to decrease all-cause mortality. But it does not repair damaged gastrointestinal, pulmonary, or cardiac tissue. Any fibrosis that has happened is permanent.” TS 12:22  “The most amazing thing we see is the softening of the skin, which can occur during the first two weeks of the conditioning regimen. The nurses on the floor see it, and I think it's just a tremendous gratification for them to see the results of something right before your eyes.” TS 13:01  “Social media has been a huge contributor towards patient self-referrals. Patients are telling their stories on Facebook; patients are asking other questions about how to get referred to a transplant center; and patients whose rheumatologists have not referred them will seek out transplant centers to learn more about transplant for scleroderma.” TS 13:48  “For people with hematologic malignancies, it's all about getting that patient to remission and then transplanting them. . . . These patients have experienced chemotherapy and the adverse effects. They know about low blood counts and fatigue and recovery. They know about central lines and transfusions. The scleroderma patients come to transplantation with progressive disease. They've typically not had blood transfusions, but they are now going to receive total body radiation, chemotherapy, and a stem cell transplant over the next six weeks. And it can be overwhelming. . . . Every day is something new for them to process and learn.” TS 14:56  “Patients become pancytopenic, and they are heavily immunosuppressed. They are on steroids during the conditioning regimen to prevent scleroderma flares during conditioning. These patients have a central line so monitoring for infections, such as assessing vital signs for signs and symptoms of infection, and being aware that steroids can mask a fever.” TS 16:49   

Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, Professor of Clinical Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, describes how drug shortages are making it tough to treat syphilis; Jazmyn Covington, ASTHO Director of Maternal and Infant Health, says ASTHO members are making maternal and child health a priority; there is still time to sign up for ASTHO's webinar about ways to improve access to emergency contraception; and stay in the loop about all things happening in public health when you sign up for ASTHO's Public Health Weekly email newsletter. New York Times News Article: Antibiotic Shortage Could Worsen Syphilis Epidemic ASTHO Blog Article: Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs ASTHO Brief: Increasing Access to Breastfeeding Resources for Mothers Who Are Incarcerated ASTHO Webinar: Leveraging State Health Departments to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Today we conclude our conversation with Alexandra Nyman, the founder of The Break Free Foundation. In sharing her story, Alexandra tells us the main strategies that have aided her and her family on their journey and what she wishes she had known earlier along her path. Listen for Alexandra's description of the beautiful and meaningful logo of The Break Free Foundation. Let's get back to Alex.#embracefamilyrecovery #podcast #thebreakfreefoundation #AlexandraNyman #NYFashionWeek #recovery #addiction #mentalhealth #disorderedeating #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservicesSupport the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter. Click the links below to follow me on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Hear from the experts who participated in an ASTHO online briefing on the coming RSV season; Sophia Durant, ASTHO's Analyst of Family and Child Health, says access to emergency contraception is a health equity issue; and an ASTHO virtual session explores explore the potential of artificial intelligence in public health.   ASTHO Video: State Health Officials Share Preparations for Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season ASTHO Webinar: Leveraging State Health Departments to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception ASTHO Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in State and Territorial Public Health

Adrianna Evans, ASTHO's Director of Preparedness and Disability Integration, outlines how public health ethics committees help guide preparedness; Kurell Julien, Associate Director of Equity, Inclusion and Justice at Business for Social Responsibility, calls for ongoing support for equity work; ASTHO earned two national awards from The American Society of Association Executives; and ASTHO has a new webinar on access to emergency contraception. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Earns Two National Awards for Public Health Program Innovation ASTHO Webpage: Leveraging State Health Departments to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception