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In this episode, Leora, co-host of Elevate Care, interviews Laura Griffin, VP of Nursing Operations at ECU Health, on her journey in healthcare, her role in optimizing nursing operations, and the partnership with AMN Healthcare. The conversation covers the challenges faced in staffing post-pandemic, the importance of workforce analysis, and the implementation of a centralized staffing office. Laura emphasizes the significance of building a positive culture, addressing burnout, and leveraging data for informed staffing decisions. She expresses excitement for the future of nursing at ECU Health and the ongoing innovations in healthcare.Chapters00:00 Introduction to ECU Health and Laura Griffin's Background02:52 Laura's Role and Responsibilities at ECU Health06:04 Partnership with AMN Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions08:53 Workforce Analysis and Staffing Strategies11:48 Centralized Staffing Office: A New Approach14:57 Building a Positive Culture and Retention Strategies18:10 The Importance of Data in Staffing Decisions20:58 Future of Nursing Operations and Addressing Burnout23:53 Final Thoughts on Healthcare Innovations and Partnerships About LauraLaura Griffin currently serves as Vice President of System Nursing Operations at ECU Health, a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Laura held multiple leadership positions at Allegheny Health Network from May 2012 to July 2023, including Vice President of the Nursing Institute and Vice President of Nursing Operations & Strategy. Laura's early career at Allegheny Health Network included roles such as Director of Network Nursing Operations and Clinical Project Manager at both Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital, focusing on clinical project design and implementation with a strong emphasis on data analysis. In addition to practical experience, Laura has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health from August 2018 to January 2024. Laura holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Mount Union. About LeoraAs President of Workforce Strategy & Optimization (WSO) at AMN Healthcare, Leora leads the WSO team in strategy, technology, analytics solutions, and consulting. She has over 15 years of experience in healthcare services, business development, and program management. She holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. Connect with Leora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leorawestbrook/ About The Show: Elevate Care delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes. Find Us On:Website – https://www.amnhealthcare.com/podcast/elevate-care-podcast/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@ElevateCarePodcastSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5R2oWLZXYfjtPGW7o5KpuoApple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-care/id1710406359Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnhealthcare/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/amn-healthcare/X – https://twitter.com/amnhealthcare/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/amnhealthcare/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

On this episode, we'll hear a book panel discussion on Timur Kuran's book, Freedoms Delayed: Political Legacies of Islamic Law in the Middle East (Cambridge University Press, 2023). In his comments, Timur provides an overview of his book, highlighting the Middle East's struggle with repressiveness, the challenges of fostering a liberal civil society, and the historical role of Islamic legal institutions. The panel is moderated by Peter J. Boettke, and they are joined on the panel by:Mark Koyama,* Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University, Senior Fellow with the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center, and co-author of How the World Became Rich (2022) and Persecution and Toleration (2019).James Robinson, Professor of Political Science at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies, Institute Director at the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, and he has numerous books including The Narrow Corridor (2019) and Why Nations Fail (2013).Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, Founding Director of the Center for Governance and Market and Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and co-author of Land, the State, and War: Property Institutions and Political Order in Afghanistan (2021).Timur Kuran is a Turkish-American economist and political scientist. He is a Professor of Economics and Political Science and the Gorter Family Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University. He has published multiple books including The Long Divergence: How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East (2011) and Private Truths, Public Lies: The Social Consequences of Preference Falsification (1997).*Mark Koyama's comments were recorded separatelyIf you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is now streaming! Subscribe today and listen to season two, now releasing!Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

This week we welcome Jennifer Murtazashvili, Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and Founding Director of the Center for Governance and Markets.We talk about an interfaith initiative she co-founded with a Muslim colleague after October 7th, what it was like living as a Jewish woman in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, and the differences she notices between American and foreign college students.Learn more about JenFollow her on Twitter/XTwo Friends—One Jewish, One Muslim—Have an Answer to Campus Conflict - Tablet Magazine, January 2024Questions? Email askajewpod@gmail.com, and join the conversation on Substack: askajew.substack.com Joing the AAJ conversation on Susbtack! askajew.substack.comEmail us your questions askajewpod@gmail.com ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Want to help us grow? Rate and review us 5 stars on Apple podcasts and Spotify ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, we delve into what's in the ideal neighborhood and the importance of collaboration across disciplines with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb an esteemed researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. We delve into the intricacies of creating the ideal neighborhood, exploring how collaborative efforts across disciplines play a crucial role in shaping vibrant communities. Dr. Gary-Webb shares insights from her groundbreaking work, including the Think PHRESH study, which examines the intersection of environment, health, and policy. Through her expertise in translating research findings into actionable policies, she sheds light on the transformative potential of evidence-based approaches in improving population health. Tune in as we explore the nuances of public health research, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges and opportunities of bridging the gap between academia and policy-making. Whether you're passionate about urban planning, public health, or interdisciplinary collaboration, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on creating healthier, more equitable neighborhoods for all. Listen now to gain fresh insights and inspiration from Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb's pioneering work in building healthier communities. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

 Dr. Jamie M. Robertson is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Direction of Innovation in Surgical Innovation in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She drives efforts within the surgery department to develop curricula and assessments to support medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. Additionally, she serves on the leadership of multiple teaching and clinical research courses within the Harvard Medical School's Postgraduate Medical Education portfolio. Nationally, she is an Associate Editor for the Healthcare Simulation Dictionary and a lader in simulation design and implementation She is one of the first fifty individuals to earn the designation of Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced.  Dr. Robertson's funded research involves studying teamwork and communication between members of medical teams in both terrestrial and deep space environments. Dr. Robertson completed her undergraduate education at Seattle University before earning her MPH in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Innovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

Cost sharing is particularly burdensome for some Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with incomes just above the poverty level, those with disabilities, or those who have multiple chronic health conditions. Jeanne Madden, PhD, of the Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, and Eric Roberts, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, speak with JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian and Deputy Editor Melinda Buntin about the implications of high cost-sharing burdens in Medicare and options for policy makers to limit these burdens for Medicare beneficiaries who are at greatest risk. Related Content: Affordability of Medical Care Among Medicare Enrollees Unequal Burdens of Cost Sharing for Medicare Beneficiaries

Everything STEAM took a deep dive into what viruses are and how viruses spread while defining what viral epidemiology is. Following the basic introduction, PhD Jessica Kerr & Public Health Consultant David Wiles address some of the buzz words you may have encountered over the course of the COVID 19 pandemic, plus mask type efficiency, as well as address viral spread modeling and how that impacts policies! The last segment will be an outlook for the future. We will discuss the future trends suggested by experts that accounts for Climate Change and human population increase including urban & producer sprawl. To leave on a good note, our Guest Stars will enlighten us on MRNA vaccines and address how they will fight surfacing viruses to come! Guest Stars: David Wiles (Co-Host); David graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2020 with a Bachelors in Public Health, and now works as a Community Health Worker with Cornerstone Care in the Clairton, PA (United States) area. David is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and a Certified Community Health Worker. Jessica Kerr: Jessica Kerr is a part-time PhD student in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and full-time project coordinator for a global network of infectious disease modelers. She has been working in public health and data science research for over five years. Other main facets of her work include engaging students in infectious disease modeling research and increasing diversity in the field of infectious disease modeling.

Devra Davis was Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. She presents her book, a National Book Award Finalist - When Smoke Ran Like Water: Tales of Environmental Deception and the Battle Against Pollution in a March 20, 2008 Lecture at the Miller Center at The University of Virginia. Learn more at ehtrust.org and sign up for our newsletter: https://ehtrust.org/publications/newsletters/ Read the research on EMFs and health here: https://ehtrust.org/science/top-experimental-epidemiological-studies/ Get the facts about 5G here: https://ehtrust.org/key-issues/cell-phoneswireless/5g-internet-everything/20-quick-facts-what-you-need-to-know-about-5g-wireless-and-small-cells/

Today I talk with my dear friend, Tiffany Huff-Strothers as she shares how she was able to take her own power back by rediscovering herself after an abusive relationship. She walks us through her experience with homelessness and how establishing a dynamic morning routine and using the notion of "Being Famous at Home" helped her get through a difficult season. A bit more about Tiffany: Tiffany Huff-Strothers, also known as “The Bounce Back Guide” is a Wife, Mother, Christian Life Coach passionate about helping women rebuild their lives after setbacks. As Host of The Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast + Award-Winning Author, she is helping women bounce back and transform their lives daily. Tiffany is also CEO of When She Thrives, a community-based organization dedicated to empowering single mothers to move their families from poverty to prosperity through advocacy, education, personal and professional development. In 2017, she published two books: 30 Day Stay: A Story of Escaping Death, Healing From Heartbreak & Finding Hope in Homelessness, and EmpowerMoments for the Everyday Woman A 31 Day Devotional to Empower Your Womanhood. Additionally, through When She Thrives, she worked with dozens of single mothers to publish Scenes From A Single Mom Volumes I and II +III. Tiffany studied Communication + Professional Writing at Carlow University and Higher Education Management at The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Education. In her spare time, you can catch her in the stands cheering for her sons, curled up with a good book, or in the kitchen trying new recipes with her husband. Stay connected with Tiffany here: Website: www.tiffanyhuffexperience.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetiffanyhuff Instagram: @thetiffanyhuff xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Sleep deprivation in medicine is part of the deal, but why is it? Dr. Laura Vater shares her experiences and the experiences of others that have dealt with the grueling reality of sleep deprivation and working within a culture that rewards sleep deprived residents and trainees. She discusses the dangers she has personally faced, the mental health struggles associated with sleep deprivation, and what it will take to create a healthier system that promotes the health and well-being of practitioners. Laura Vater, MD, MPH is a Hematology Oncology Fellow at Indiana University. Throughout her career, Laura has remained interested in preventive health, humanism in medicine, and promotion of clinician health. In 2017, she developed a tool to help patients and clinicians simplify and prioritize health (the SMILE Scale). This tool is being used in schools and clinics in the US and UK. ​Laura earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, and a Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Indiana University. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2018 and is a member of the Indiana University School of Medicine Honor Roll. She was awarded the Walter J. Daly award for Outstanding Resident in 2020. Laura enjoys hiking, reading, writing, and spending time with her family. Follow Dr. Vater on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doclauravater/ This episode is brought to you by: Take this survey to make our show better and you can win a $50 gift card and a virtual coffee date with Erika: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3t_GjEG5e0OJpQSa45E21raiF5_U0PXAcDC4SA4bFc44xhg/viewform?usp=sf_link Save $175 on unlimited CEUs on your annual MedBridge subscription and take Erika's courses on burnout while you're at it! Click below or use promo code JoyEnergyTime and happy learning! :) https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/joy-energy-time Save 10% on The Non-Clinical 101 Course: The Complete Guide to Launching Your Non-Clinical Career: https://academy.thenonclinicalpt.com/p/non-clinical-101/?affcode=234239_4wfqr5iv&coupon_code=SAVE50 Follow us on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/ Read show notes: https://www.joyenergytime.com/podcast/

Dr. Deyana Lewis' academic career began at the University of Illinois where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Planning and Administration. After leaving the University of Illinois, she worked at Washington University’s McDonnell Genome Institute where her analytical and computation skills played an integral part in mapping the Human Genome Project. She then continued her education at the University of Pittsburgh where she received a Masters in Public Health Genetics as well as a PhD in Human Genetics. Dr. Lewis is the first African American woman to graduate with a Ph.D from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health in Human Genetics with a specialization in Statistical Genetics. Currently, Dr. Deyana Lewis is serving as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Computational and Statistical Genomics Research Institute. She has a passion for investigating the genetic mechanisms underlying diseases that disproportionately affect African Americans in comparison to other races/ethnicities . Dr. Lewis also has a keen interest in nutrition and health where she holds certifications in holistic nutrition and personal fitness trainer. In 2019, she earned her Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) pro card in women’s bikini division.  www.casandraaustin.com/talgcourse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growthruit/support

Dr. Marian Jarlenski, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, presents her research challenging claims that induced abortion harms women’s health, a line of reasoning that has emerged as state legislators increasingly seek to enact laws to regulate the provision of abortion.

Dr. Laura Gieraltowski leads the Foodborne Outbreak Response Team in the Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. She leads the team that helps coordinate the national network of epidemiologists and other public health officials who investigate outbreaks of foodborne and other enteric illnesses. ​Laura is a graduate of CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service Program. She received a Ph.D. in epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and has a Masters of Public Health degree in behavioral health sciences from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. She has worked at the CDC since 2009 and has been involved in numerous multistate outbreak investigations leading to the identification and recall of food products. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Laura [14:39] about: CDC's role in foodborne outbreak investigations How CDC works with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis vs. whole-genome sequencing, and why the former is no longer the standard method for DNA fingerprinting when investigating a foodborne outbreak How outbreak investigations become more or less complicated depending on what type of food product is involved Changes and advancements coming to food safety within the next 5–10 years News Mentioned in This Episode FDA Issues First Foreign Supplier Verification Program Warning [1:35] FDA Tests Romaine Lettuce in Yuma Growing Region for Pathogens [3:56] USDA to Consumers: Do Not Wash Raw Poultry [7:55] Keep Up with Food Safety Magazine Follow Us on Twitter @FoodSafetyMag and on Facebook  Subscribe to our magazine and our biweekly eNewsletter We Want to Hear From You! Please share your comments, questions, and suggestions. Tell us about yourself—we'd love to hear about your food safety challenges and successes. We want to get to you know you! Here are a few ways to be in touch with us. Email us at podcast@foodsafetymagazine.com Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at podcast@foodsafetymagazine.com

In this episode, I have the honor of discussing Hill's Causal Guidelines with Dr. Maria Mori Brooks, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. We go through the guidelines step by step, comment upon their practical applications, and discuss the pragmatic use of statistical analysis.Hosted by Sarah Morgan.Twitter: @nagrom_harasFor text and quote sources, visit badmedicinepod.blogspot.com.Twitter: @badmedicinepod1Patreon: patreon.com/badmedicinepodcastGmail: badmedicinepod@gmail.comBlog: badmedicinepod.blogspot.comEmail the Gmail to be entered into the book giveaway!Support the show (http://patreon.com/badmedicinepodcast)

Rev. Francene Young, Christian Tradition Wednesday, December 5, 2018 For the month of December, the Rothko Chapel presented a contemplative practice on the topic of "Justice," led by Rev. Francene Young of St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. Rev. Young led participants in reflections on passages related to the theme of justice from three different interpretations of the Bible, while providing prayers for families on the border. About the presenter: The Rev. Francene Young is the current Transition Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the Vicar at St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. While working as a Vice President in Human Resources for a global energy company, she attended the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Iona School for Ministry. After successfully completing the three-year program, Francene was ordained a Transitional Deacon in 2011 and a Priest in January 2012. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, she attended the Baptist church until being introduced to the Episcopal Church at age seventeen. After participating in a citywide Episcopal youth group in the Diocese of Ohio, Francene and her five younger siblings were confirmed in the Episcopal Church. When she was a junior in college, she led a parish on Cleveland's near west side during their transition between vicars. In the church, she has served as Senior Warden, Treasurer, Head of Lay Ministries, Verger, Christian Formation instructor, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. Francene has a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and an undergraduate in Social Services from Cleveland State University. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a contemplative practice focusing on different spiritual or faith traditions featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about specific spiritual and faith traditions and experience a contemplative practice.

Dr. Julie Donohue is a professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Managing Editor of the Journal. J.M. Donohue and H.A. Huskamp. Doughnuts and Discounts - Changes to Medicare Part D under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. N Engl J Med 2018;378:1957-60.

Developing a GIS-based survey tool to elicit perceived neighborhood information for environmental health research

Dr. Nelson holds a PhD and J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and specializes in the field of science, technology, and society. She has recently finished serving as a co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation grant to explore the societal perceptions of biometric technology in collaboration with Bojan Cukic, PhD (WVU); Stephanie Schuckers, PhD (Clarkson); Michael Schuckers, PhD (St. Lawrence University); Anil Jain, PhD (Michigan State); and Larry Hornack, PhD (WVU). This research has be published in America Identified: Biometric Technology and Society (MIT, 2010). She has also written several articles in journals including I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society, Public Administration Review, and the University of Chicago Policy Review. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, a Fellow at the Philosophy of Science Center, and an affiliated faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. website: http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=12266

Guest: Akira Sekikawa, MD, MPH, PhD Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Japan's unusually low mortality rate from coronary heart disease may be tied to the large amount of fish in the Japanese diet. Dr. Akira Sekikawa, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, discusses with host Dr. Larry Kaskel the results of his recent study showing how fish consumption may protect against heart disease. They explore the benefits of fish oil, and the unique attributes of this study compared to other studies examining the relationship between fish intake and heart disease.