Podcasts about primary children

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since its founding in 1922, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital has provided world-class specialty care for children, supporting kids and families across the country and making a lasting impact. Hospital President, Dustin Lipson, joins us with more. Dustin Lipson: When we talk about the future of health of our community, we often think about hospitals or medical innovation. But one of the most powerful places to invest in health begins much earlier — during early childhood. Those first years build the foundation for a lifetime. Children grow quickly — and the environments they grow up in can help them flourish or make life much harder. Many children face Adverse Childhood Experiences, like chronic stress, instability or feeling unsafe. These don't just affect behavior — they can impact brain development, the immune system and long-term health, increasing the risk of conditions like asthma, depression, heart disease and even dementia. But there's real hope. Positive Childhood Experiences help build resilience. When a child has a caring adult, feels safe and has places to learn and play, they're better able to manage stress and grow in healthy ways. Together, we can help every child reach their full potential. Derek Miller: By providing expert pediatric care and support, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is improving children's lives. Their work brings comfort and strengthens communities, creating impact that reaches far beyond the hospital. Get involved, volunteer or donate at Primary Children's Hospital dot org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 5/15/26

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Episode 342: Community Volunteers, The Secret to Celebrating JSD “Outstanding Educators”

Jordan Supercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 16:41

They are the quiet, but fiercely passionate force behind celebrating 68 Outstanding Educators in Jordan School District every year. On this episode of the Supercast, meet the caring community volunteers who are part of the Jordan Education Foundation, making it possible to recognize and reward teachers who rise to the top. Teachers in every one of our schools, who are often brought to tears when total strangers show up to thank them for their tireless work in the classroom. Audio Transcription [MUSIC] Jenna Miller: Being a part of this Bus Day, going around to different schools and celebrating outstanding educators means a lot. You actually get to learn about what these outstanding educators are doing in their classroom, the impact they're having. Laura Klarman: We saw the mayors involved, they would come to their local schools. I love seeing again that community support is so important. [MUSIC] Anthony Godfrey: Hello and welcome to the Supercast. I'm your host, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. They are the quiet but fiercely passionate force behind celebrating 68 Outstanding Educators in Jordan School District every year. On this episode of the Supercast, meet the caring community volunteers who are part of the Jordan Education Foundation, the group that makes it possible to recognize and reward teachers who rise to the top. They reward teachers in every one of our schools, teachers who are often brought to tears when total strangers show up to thank them for their tireless work in the classroom. [MUSIC] Anthony Godfrey: We are on the bus today celebrating Outstanding Educators with the Jordan Education Foundation. We're talking now with Jordan Education Foundation President Jenna Miller. Jenna, thanks for taking a few minutes with us. Jenna Miller: So glad to be here, so glad to be on the bus today. Anthony Godfrey: So for those who do not know what Bus Day is or even Outstanding Educator Awards, would you please describe what this program and what this day is all about? Jenna Miller: Yes, I would love to. So the Jordan Education Foundation, each year we have the opportunity to recognize outstanding educators in every school in our District. There's one day in particular where we join together and ride on the yellow school bus as a [Jordan Education] Foundation Board with a great driver. We have the chance to visit the top 12 or 14 teachers that were nominated for Outstanding Educator for the entire District. Anthony Godfrey: There's an award for an educator at every one of our 68 schools and for 14 of them, they receive $1,000 and an invitation to the banquet. It's just for every educator, this just means the world. All of them get a sign for their yard and a sign for the school so that everyone knows what an amazing educator they are, along with a lot of other really cool prizes. So the Foundation does an incredible job of putting together a really fun package for every teacher. You've done this for a long time. Talk to me about the impact of giving these awards. Jenna Miller: Well, it's always a pleasure to be able to go out and visit all 68 schools every year to see the things that they are doing, to recognize Outstanding Educators. As a Foundation, we have the chance to read nominations that principals and staff and students and parents and peers put together. So, we actually get to learn about what these Outstanding Educators are doing in their classroom, the impact they're having with their school and with students in terms of their testing and the impact that they're having each and every year through their nominations. Anthony Godfrey: We get to see the families come, families are invited to supporting their teachers, talk about that. Jenna Miller: Yes, this is the best. So all of these visits are kept as a surprise. But the principal reaches out to family members to let them know that this special award will be given and they coordinate with family to make it a large surprise. People fly in from out of state. There's family members, friends, sisters, cousins, as well as their peers in the school. It makes the party even better to have the people that you love there to celebrate you. Anthony Godfrey: It's really an amazing experience to be able to see a teacher honored in this way. And there's no way it can happen without the Foundation. So we really can't thank you enough for your leadership and for all the work that the Foundation Board members do and our sponsors do to make these awards possible. Jenna Miller: Yes, we are so grateful for our sponsors, for the community support that we receive from businesses and individuals that want to support Outstanding Educators in our District. And it does impact our schools and our District overall, and we're grateful for this opportunity. Anthony Godfrey: : It's a huge morale boost, not just for those getting the award, but it feels good to be in a District that has this community support and the Foundation really provides that in a way that I don't think anyone else in this state benefits from. So we're really thrilled to have you and to have the Foundation be so involved in who we are as a District. Jenna Miller: Well, thank you. Yes, we have four staff and 32 volunteer community members that give up their time, their talents, their treasure to all support educators and students in our District. Anthony Godfrey: Any moments or stories from this year in particular that stand out for you? Jenna Miller: Well, one of the things that we love, especially on Bus Day, is to get to recognize our Principal of the Year. And that's something we got to do today at Aspen Elementary School. Principal Susie Williams, who has had amazing impact on this school, but also the community that her school resides in. Susie does a great job and it was such a privilege and honor to recognize her as the Principal of the Year. Anthony Godfrey: Thanks for everything you're doing. Jenna Miller: Thank you. [APPLAUSE] Male Voice: We are here to recognize Ms. Heckman as Copper Hills Outstanding Educator of the Year. [APPLAUSE] Female Voice: It was really powerful enough to just go and do that for a lot of people, appreciate all the hard work you do. Sorry. Male Voice: So we are really fortunate to work with a great group of people. Look at all the people that are here to support you today. But we get nice donations from the community to help support our educators. They want us to let you know that you're loved and appreciated. Anthony Godfrey: We're talking now with Ryan Gregerson, the newest member of the Jordan Education Foundation Board. Introduce yourself and tell us what it's been like to jump in right before teacher awards like this. Ryan Gregerson: It was like the best timing ever. So I'm an attorney in town, have a law firm in South Jordan. I grew up in Jordan School District going to all the schools in Jordan School District and also the son of an educator. My dad was an elementary school teacher for 40 plus years. My mom was a lunch lady. My sister's a teacher. So education's super important to me, and it was just such an honor to be on the Board. And the best time ever to start being on the Board and get to see all these amazing educators getting these awards. Anthony Godfrey: Yeah, it's so fun and it means a lot to have members of the community come back and you have a ton of education connections. We have a connection as well. You were my student in middle school many years ago. Ryan Gregerson: Yes, indeed. Anthony Godfrey: And a very memorable one in all the right ways. Ryan Gregerson: Yeah, it was great. Honestly, we talk and I tell everybody this even when Dr. Godfrey's not here, but in eighth grade and ninth grade, he was the favorite teacher. Everybody loved being in his class. He was the cool teacher, had a band that he played in. Had him for English in eighth grade, French in ninth grade. Great memories of last year of being a middle school up in Copperton.Anthony Godfrey: Yeah. Ryan Gregerson: That had ever existed and then we got to open up West Hills Middle School, which was also super fun. Anthony Godfrey: We shut it down together. Ryan Gregerson: We did, we did. Anthony Godfrey: Talk to me about how you have felt as you have seen and been a part of honoring these teachers at various schools. Ryan Gregerson: What's been really special for me is it's in part, I always kind of see it like it's also my dad. Because he sacrificed a lot to be a teacher and to raise our family and to do all the things that he did for his students. So seeing these same sacrifices be recognized by amazing teachers, inspiring kids, is just so personally special to me to see that recognition happening and to be inspired by them. Anthony Godfrey: Well, it means a lot to have you on the Foundation Board. We love that you're part of it. What would you say to those who are thinking about being involved either through a donation or by serving on the Board? Ryan Gregerson: I mean, there's so many things that are great about what the Foundation does. With the South Valley Chamber last year, we had the opportunity to do a fundraiser to be able to provide more for the pantry packs. It was something I didn't even know existed that through the school district and the Foundation, that students who don't have sometimes a meal over the weekend or over a holiday, that there's something that actually can be done to help give these meals to them. That there are actually students in this District who don't have meals and that there's a way to be able to provide those. So, donations to the Foundation, donations through the pantry pack or different coats and clothing just makes a difference for these wonderful students who need it. Because we do have needs even though maybe people don't remember that or don't realize it, there are. When we can help them meet those needs for these students, then they can focus on their education. They can focus on learning the things that they need to so that they can grow up and have things to be successful in life. Anthony Godfrey: I'm glad you mentioned that the celebrations and honoring teachers is a really important part of what the Foundation does. There are many other things the Foundation does as well, including making sure kids are fed so they can learn, and that they're fed overnight, that they're fed over the weekend, just taking great care of kids in every aspect of their lives. So, thank you for everything you do to help that. Ryan Gregerson: That's my pleasure. Anthony Godfrey: As you've been honoring teachers, there's a quote you've shared. Will you share that with everyone now? Ryan Gregerson: Yeah, absolutely. It's from Fred Rogers, otherwise known as Mr. Rogers. He said that, “Anyone who does something to help a child is a hero to me,” and that's really what I see these teachers are, is they really are true heroes to these children, to our community. Anthony Godfrey: Well, your dad is a hero to a lot of people, and I can't thank you enough for being part of this. I was so happy to see you sign up for the Foundation Board. We have a lot of good times ahead of us. Ryan Gregerson: No doubt about it, I appreciate you guys so much. Ryan Gregerson: All right, so Mr. Rogers said that, “Anybody that helps a child in this life is a hero to me.” And you are a true hero to these kids, and we appreciate you. A few things here, this is your official invitation to the banquet at the aquarium. There's that for you. This is the nomination. You need to read all the wonderful things that were written about you so you can share them. So that's for you as well. And then last and of course not least, all of our finalists received a $1,000 award. [APPLAUSE] [MUSIC] Anthony Godfrey: Stay with us when we come back. More from members of the Jordan Education Foundation. [MUSIC] Male Voice: Never miss an episode of the Supercast by liking and subscribing on your favorite podcasting platform. Find transcripts for this episode and others at supercast.jordandistrict.org. [MUSIC] Female Voice: They're out on the job in the rain, sleet, snow, ice, and in the sunshine. As Jordan School District students navigate their way to and from school every day, we are truly grateful for our city crossing guards, always vigilant and looking out for students to ensure everyone's safety. Because they work so hard protecting our kids, let's give those crossing guards a hand. If you're driving near or around schools, slow down, pay attention, watch for students and staff, and follow instructions from the school crossing guards, and know our cities are always looking to hire crossing guards. If you like kids and need some flexible hours, contact your local city and apply to be a crossing guard today. Together, let's make this a safe and successful school Year. [MUSIC] [Cheering] Male Voice: . . . as Herriman Elementary Outstanding Educator of the Year! [Cheering] Anthony Godfrey: We are in the gym of Aspen Elementary. We've just awarded Principal of the Year and Outstanding Educator for Aspen Elementary. We're talking with Laura Klarman, who is one of the Board members for Jordan Education Foundation. Introduce yourself, talk about your role and how it feels to be a part of these celebrations. Laura Klarman: You bet. So I am a marketing and communication manager at Riverton Hospital. I've been there 13 years. Anthony Godfrey: Wow. Laura Klarman: So lucky 13. One thing I love about healthcare and education is it touches every family in our area. I live in our community, I work in our community, and I serve in our community. So being a part of this Bus Day, going around to different schools and celebrating outstanding educators, means a lot to me. My mom was a school librarian, my sister teaches at high school, and we all remember those outstanding teachers in our lives that make a difference. Anthony Godfrey: It makes a huge impact when someone like you comes in. I mean, I'm paid to support teachers, but you choose to come here. You choose to be a part of this, donate your time. Riverton Hospital has been extremely generous through you. You've hosted our meetings, we've done tours. You've done so many things to help support us, and it means the world when it's someone from outside of our organization that is really emphasizing the impact on the community these teachers have. Laura Klarman: Yeah, in fact, we love our community. We want to help people live the healthiest lives possible, and part of that is a good education. We want to start people out strong. We love kids. We have Primary Children's services at our hospital. So we treat families. We see families, and we know that they're healthier and happier when they have a good school experience. And we love the teachers because they are a part of that experience. Anthony Godfrey: You even provided speakers for the podcast to help elevate the health of our community and our students, including a doctor that specializes in vaping and its negative impacts and helping prevent students from engaging in that. So, you've supported us in so many different ways, and it just shows the value of having the community as a partner, as we educate these students. And really, we have the same goals but different roles. But we're all working toward building this community and making it a great place to be and you and Riverton Hospital are a really important part of that. Tell me some of the stories you've heard as you've had the opportunity to go from school to school, and you see the families, and you hear from colleagues, and from the teachers. What are some of the stories that have really touched you? Laura Klarman: One of the teachers stuck out in my mind, she was retiring this year. So she has been a teacher for years. This was her last year. I was really touched by that because she was being recognized as she was leaving. So retirements are bittersweet. Anthony Godfrey: Yeah. Laura Klarman: It's a good ending to a good beginning. And so we see that all the time in healthcare and in education. We saw the mayors involved, they would come to their local schools. I love seeing, again, that community support is so important. And then all our Board members who are leaders in their own right. Anthony Godfrey: Yeah. Laura Klarman: They own businesses, they serve their community, they're elected officials. Or they've been teachers themselves, so they know how important this is. So it's been great community building to see everybody come together. Anthony Godfrey: And seeing the kids and their enthusiasm when their teacher's being honored. It's really fun to see how excited they are for their teacher. Laura Klarman: It was electric. When we went to Bluffdale Elementary, my kids went there. So it was really fun to go back. And it was electric as we walked in, and you feel like a superstar. And really the superstars are these teachers, right? And the principals and the kids, and so it was really touching. Anthony Godfrey: Well, thank you for making it possible. There's just no way we could do it without you, so. Laura Klarman: Thanks, I love being here. I love it. [MUSIC] Anthony Godfrey: Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Supercast. Remember, “Education is the most important thing you will do today!” We'll see you out there. [MUSIC]

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#182 - Samie Hardman and Brittney Obray

the10ninety

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 135:31

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason sits down with Samie Hardman and Brittney Obray—two mothers whose sons died by suicide in 2022, just months apart. Samie's son, Drayke, was 12 years old—an old soul obsessed with basketball and the Utah Jazz who wore mismatched socks and loved with his whole being. After enduring relentless bullying that triggered severe anxiety, Drake came home from school on February 10, 2022, with a bruise from being body-slammed by his bully. That night, he skipped basketball, watched Lost in Space with his family, and quietly went to bed. His 16-year-old sister found him unresponsive. Despite CPR and life flight to Primary Children's Hospital, Drake died the next morning at 8:17 AM in his parents' arms. Brittney's son, Dexton, was 14—a gentle giant, football player, and protector who wasn't bullied but battled depression silently. The week before he died on October 26, 2022, Dexton was thriving—meal prepping, excited about starting varsity football, riding his motorcycle to practice. Then a girl rejected him. That night, he asked for more internet time past curfew. His stepdad said no. The next morning, they found him gone. Police discovered his phone filled with TikTok's algorithm feeding him suicide content daily: videos teaching kids how to die, messages that "nothing would change" if he left, and constant reinforcement that ending the pain was the only option. Together, Samie and Brittney discuss the hard truths: How schools silence suicide and refuse to honor these kids Why toxic algorithms prey on vulnerable teens The myth that talking about suicide "plants the idea" when kids are already drowning in it How child suicide is almost always impulsive—no note, no plan, just a moment Why kids need "three trusted people" they can call in crisis The disconnect between kids and adults that costs lives How they've turned grief into advocacy, fighting for policy change and open conversations Both mothers have become voices for a generation of parents who never imagined having these conversations—until it was too late. Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of child suicide, bullying, and loss.

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Pediheart Podcast #367: LV Function Following The Ross Operation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 40:45 Transcription Available

This week we review a recent report on LV strain following the Ross operation. Can this sort of functional analysis help predict remodeling after aortic valve replacement? How can the type of Ross potentially affect heart function after the operation? Why might some parameters of LV strain improve but others not following surgery? Can preoperative strain measurements predict perioperative course? How does the addition of a Konno to a Ross change the outcomes of function? We speak with Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Primary Children's Hospital in Utah, Dr. S. Adil Husain and 3rd year integrated cardiac surgical resident Michal Schaffer of the University of Utah about these and other topics related to LV function following the Ross operation in children. · DOI: 10.1007/s00246-025-04124-9

Speaking on Business: St. Jude Research Hospital

Global Ed Leaders | International School Leadership Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. St. Jude, founded by Danny Thomas in 1962, leads the fight against childhood cancer and life-threatening diseases. Turning research breakthroughs into lifesaving treatment for children in the U.S. and worldwide. Senior Area Advisor, Sara Alisuag, joins us with more. Sara Alisuag: At St. Jude, children with the toughest pediatric cases receive world-class care while researchers invest in cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. Families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus entirely on helping their child heal. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped raise survival rates for childhood cancer in the U.S., where now 4 out of 5 children survive. While the hospital is based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude supports children worldwide, including right here in Utah. We share our research and findings freely with hospitals and doctors everywhere, including Primary Children's Hospital and University of Utah Hospitals, so more children can benefit. Locally, I'm helping raise awareness of how St. Jude supports families, children, and hospitals. From the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace to the Country Cares Radiothon in Salt Lake City, there are always ways for our community to get involved and make a difference. Derek Miller: St. Jude continues making a meaningful impact in Utah communities, supporting children, families, and local hospitals through care, research, and outreach. Learn more about their lifesaving work and how to get involved at StJude.org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/7/25

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Teaching Primary Children Where They Are | A Conversation with Emma Turner

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 37:23

In this essential episode for school leaders, Shane explores primary education leadership with Emma Turner, a primary education expert with over 25 years of experience in school leadership development. Emma challenges the common practice of applying secondary-focused approaches to primary settings, sharing practical school leadership strategies that respect how young children actually learn. This conversation offers valuable education leadership training for international school leaders who want to improve their understanding of age-appropriate pedagogy and effective transition processes between educational phases. Emma discusses why primary education often defaults to "secondary light" approaches and shares innovative school improvement strategies that create "academically seductive" learning environments. From managing the flexibility of primary school days to building better understanding between phases, this episode provides actionable education leadership skills for heads, principals, and teacher leadership development coordinators. Whether you're leading organisational change in schools or developing school leadership programmes, Emma's insights on the "brackish water" approach to transitions and cross-phase collaboration will enhance your school culture change initiatives.Connect with EmmaPodcast: "Mind the Gap" with Tom Sherrington - youtube.com/c/MindtheGapwithTomEmmaBooks: amazon.com/stores/author/B0839NHR9PLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-l-turner Episode PartnersTeacher Development TrustInternational Curriculum AssociationJoin Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Local Snuggles to Nationwide Hugs — HuggaBuddies Goes Big

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 2:20

HuggaBuddies, a women-led Utah brand, is launching nationwide after local success with their weighted plush toys and storytime bundles. Focused on comfort and connection, they now offer online shopping and continue donating Baby Buddies to children in need through their partnership with Primary Children's Hospital. HuggaBuddies City: Cottonwood Heights Address: 7760 Brighton Way Website: https://huggabuddies.com Email: contact@huggabuddies.com

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Sudden Changes – Pushing Limits – July 4, 2025

KPFA - Pushing Limits

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 29:59

What would you do if your world slowly started going silent—and you didn't know why? This week on Pushing Limits, we bring you the story of Claire, a young student in Utah who began losing her hearing in fifth grade, despite having no family history of disability. When Claire was in fifth grade, she noticed the hearing in her right ear dropped, followed by her left ear. Now entering ninth grade, Claire reflects on her journey of obtaining hearing aids, a cochlear implant, and how she and her mother, Michelle, are learning to navigate a new language, a new identity, and a new understanding of access. Tune in as we ask what her audiologist and ENT did to help her, what made her decide to get a cochlear implant in her right ear, and how she learned to adapt to the cochlear implant. How do mother and daughter feel about learning American Sign Language? This week, Denny Daughters talks to Claire and her mother Michelle to answer all these questions and more. Plus, for a full transcript of the entire program, scroll down. The idea for this episode of Pushing Limits came from Denny's wife, Deah Daughters. This show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. Pushing Limits – Sudden Changes [Opening intro music] Denny: Hello, and welcome to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program by and about people with disabilities. We air every Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I have two guests, Claire and her mother, Michelle. Both live in Utah. Claire will be going into ninth grade this fall. This is her final year of junior high. Claire's mom, dad, and three siblings don't have any disabilities. In fifth grade, Claire was a typical kid without any disabilities. That year, she lost her hearing. She went from having hearing aids in both ears to having a hearing aid in her left ear and a cochlear implant in her right ear. Welcome to Pushing Limits. Let's start out with a brief introduction from both of you. Claire: I'm Claire, and I lost my hearing in fifth grade, so it's been almost four years. Michelle: My name's Michelle, and I'm Claire's mom. Denny: How many people are in your family? Claire: I have two brothers, one sister. I'm the youngest. Denny: Do any of your family members have disabilities? Claire: No. Denny: Do you remember what you were doing when you lost your hearing, and what was it like for you after you lost your hearing? Claire: I remember very well. I was just playing Legos, and then it just dropped, and it started ringing, and it never stopped. So, I'd be like, “Mama, it's still in my ear,” and I could still hear out my other ear. It's kind of like a bunch of buzzing or like the ringing in your ears, but also sometimes it'll sound like there's a fly in your ear or something. We would put stuff in my ears trying to get a fly out, because I thought there was a fly in my ear. Michelle: She wouldn't believe me that there was no fly in her ear and would ask me to check over and over – Claire: Every day. Michelle: — because she just felt like there was — Claire: It sounded like it. Michelle: — a fly, but it was ringing so loud that I was having to yell really loud for her just to be able to hear me. Claire: Yeah. Denny: When the buzzing in Claire's ears wouldn't go away, it took about a week for them to get in to see her pediatrician, and then it was two weeks after that for them to see the ENT. Here's Michelle. Michelle: It started to ring, and we talked to her pediatrician – Claire: Oh, yeah. Michelle: — right away. Claire: I don't remember that. Michelle: And he thought that maybe she had some fluid in her ears, and so we went and got that checked out, and it looked okay, but they put her on a medication in case there was some fluid that they couldn't detect, and then he had us wait. At that point, when it didn't come back, then he had us go see an ENT. We got her in pretty quickly. The thing that was tricky is that I started calling around to different ENTs, and no one could get her in. They were all booked out pretty far, even just a month or two, but I was trying to explain, “She can't hear. I feel like this is kind of an urgent thing.” So, I finally found a place that could get her in, you know, it was a week or two after I called. They weren't pediatric, but it was fine. They did an audiology test, and then she met with the ENT. They at that point just said – and this was our first doctor appointment – but they said, “Oh, she's going to need hearing aids,” and it just caught me so off guard, because everything up to that point you'd fixed. Right? She gets strep throat, you get medication, you fixed it. For them to just flat-out say, “Oh, she lost her hearing,” it was just shocking to me. I don't think Claire even knows this, but I cried the whole way home, and she couldn't hear me in the back seat because she couldn't hear, and I was just devastated. Claire: Oh, yeah. Michelle: So, I came home and started researching more, and I saw that sometimes with sudden hearing loss, steroids would help. I called my pediatrician that night. He's a friend of ours, and so I called him at 9:00 at night and said, “Would you prescribe some steroids for her to try?” He said, “You need to get in to this one specific ENT as soon as you can,” and I said, “I actually have an appointment with him, but it's not for another month and a half,” and he said, “I will get you in tomorrow.” The next morning, I got a call from their office, and they got Claire in that day, and they did another audiology test with her, and then they gave her a round of steroids, which did bring her hearing back a little bit. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: But we had to go through all of the motions to see if there was anything that we could do to help with that, and it didn't, and so at that point, they decided the hearing aids would be the best option. The first time we went in to this office that we're with now, the pediatric audiologist that we're with was on a humanitarian trip, and so they just had her seeing whoever was available at the time for her appointments. But once we got in with this specific audiologist, she has just been – Claire: She was perfect. Michelle: — so incredibly amazing. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: I would say that's something that's been amazing with Claire's journey is just how amazing the people have been. Her audiologist, we've gotten to become really close with. She's just been amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. Her ENT, same thing. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: Just, they've been so good for Claire and done so much and truly cared about her, and it makes such a difference to go through this with that kind of healthcare provider. Denny: What were some of the emotions you were going through while all this was going on? Claire: I was just confused, because I didn't really know. When I was younger, I thought it was just like silence, so I didn't understand why I just had a ringing in my ear and why I couldn't hear, so I was really just confused. I wasn't really too nervous or anything. Denny: How did you feel when you found out first you were going to have hearing aids? Claire: I was kind of excited, because I've always wanted to experience stuff like that, and also because I could hear and stuff. Denny: Which ear did you lose your hearing in first? Claire: It started in the right ear, and then it came to the left, and then they were pretty good. Then my right ear kind of dropped, so then they did a bunch of stuff. They were testing things again, putting me on steroids, trying to see if we could get my right ear up, and then we talked about maybe getting a cochlear implant. Denny: Claire, have you ever been around somebody who's deaf before? Claire: Yeah. I've met kids at school. Michelle: There was one kid that had hearing aids, but he wasn't really – Claire: No, he had two hearing aids, and then this kid with two cochlears and a girl with a hearing aid. Michelle: Okay. But at that time, you didn't really know them. Claire: Yeah, and I still don't know them. Like, I know them, and I knew their names, but it's not like we were friends, and I never really talked to them. Denny: Some people in the deaf community feel that it's better to learn American Sign Language, ASL, in order to preserve the deaf culture rather than getting cochlear implants. What are your thoughts on that, Claire? Claire: I don't have that many feelings, but I also feel like I tried learning ASL, but I didn't really like doing it, and I felt like it was really hard for me to learn. Having things like cochlears for kids who might not be able to do it or like – yeah, just not being able to do it or anything. Denny: So, for you, learning ASL was difficult? Claire: Yeah. I only tried it for a little bit of time, and then I kind of just stopped. I know some words and the alphabet, but it's not like I know all of the signs. Michelle: Can I share my thoughts on that, too? Claire: Yeah, you can share your thoughts. Denny: Absolutely. Michelle: So, I actually love ASL. I have always been fascinated with it. When I was little, I took a class during the summer, and I just love it. Anytime we've been anywhere where there's an interpreter that is signing, I just focus on that, and I think it is such a beautiful language. I would still love for Claire and I and other members of our family to learn it, because there are times – for example, we're on the beach, or at night when she's going to bed and she doesn't have her devices on – that I think it would be amazing. But as we talked about the decision to do a cochlear, we realized that Claire is in a hearing community. She lives in a hearing community. Her family is hearing. Her friends are hearing. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: Her neighbors are hearing. And so, for Claire to be a part of that community, if there's an option where she can still be hearing, that's her community. I think that would be different if other members of our family were deaf or other people in our community close to us. But because of that, we felt if there's an option for her to be able to still have that, that was what would make her more successful in the community that she's in. Denny: Besides giving you steroids, what were some of the other things they tried with your hearing aids? Claire: Not only did my hearing aid test, but they did a lot of cochlear tests, and then they would try stuff other than steroids. They turned up my hearing aid, because they can make the sound on hearing aids lower and less volume and a stronger volume. Denny: Were the tests hard that they had you do? Claire: No. It's kind of stuff like I go in this booth, and it's like, “Repeat this sentence. Repeat these words,” just to see how well I can hear those things, but if I don't hear it, I just say nothing. A lot of them were like, “Say armchair. Say hot dog, baseball,” really weird, just random words. Denny: Michelle, were you there for all the tests? Michelle: Yes, I was there for every one of them. She was in the sound booth, and then I was sitting by the audiologist. Claire: Because the audiologist has headphones and a microphone, so she can talk to me and hear me, but she couldn't, but she was at least in the office. Michelle: And there was a window, so we could see her. Claire: Yeah. Denny: For two years, the hearing aids helped, and then without warning, the hearing in her right ear suddenly decreased to almost nothing. When you decided to get the cochlear implant, were you presented with other options, or did you feel like this was the only option that you had? Michelle: I mean, first it was deciding if you wanted to get a cochlear. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: And it was, “The hearing aid will no longer work.” Claire: Well, and we tried steroids again. Michelle: Yeah, we did. We went through two different rounds of steroids to see if that would help, but it didn't help enough, so it became we can do a cochlear or not. And then once we chose to do a cochlear, they did present us with a few different companies that do cochlears. Denny: Did you ever feel like they were trying to push a certain technology on you? Michelle: No, never. Claire: No. They were asking us about it, like, “Do you want to try hearing aids?” Michelle: They talked about all the pros and cons of both hearing aids – Claire: Yeah. Michelle: — and the cochlear. I sincerely felt that they had Claire's best interest in mind. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: But the decision very much felt like it was our decision – Claire: Yeah. Michelle: — and they weren't telling us what we needed to do. Denny: Claire talks about the final round of tests she underwent before getting her cochlear. Claire: So, there was like a hearing box room for hearing aid and cochlear tests, and they would put me in there to make sure I needed it, and I was telling them afterwards, “I couldn't hear a thing.” I thought it was telling me to do actions, and apparently it was saying sentences or something. I don't even remember it. Michelle: Yeah, her audiologist said, “I only had to do that as a formality, but I knew that you wouldn't be able to pass that test,” – Claire: Yeah, I couldn't hear anything. I thought it was – Michelle: — because she had lost all that hearing in the right ear. Denny: How did you feel when you found out you couldn't hear the directions your audiologist was giving you? Claire: I wasn't too worried, because I knew that if that didn't work out, I would just have my hearing aid in my one ear and get my cochlear, and I would be able to hear in that ear again with the cochlear. Failing that test would mean I needed the cochlear. Michelle: Claire's been very resilient. When we were driving home from that, I wanted to kind of talk with her and say, “How are you feeling? What are your thoughts? Are you okay?” and Claire said, “There's a reason for everything that happens, and there's a reason for this.” I was just amazed at the maturity and the acceptance and the resilience, that she's been able to say, “There's a reason that this is happening,” and she's just gone with it, and she's done so well because of that. She's had such a great attitude. Denny: What's the definition of a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant has two parts to it. The processor is surgically inserted. It sits in the inner ear, and it bypasses the damaged cochlea cells. There are some really thin wires that stimulate the cochlear nerve endings. In most cases, they don't physically touch those nerve endings; they just stimulate them. The cochlear nerve endings are attached to the cochlear nerve, which is attached to the brain. The receiver sits outside the skull, collecting sounds in the natural environment. The two components are connected via a magnet. When they gave you your pre-surgery instructions, do you remember if they said anything besides ‘Don't eat anything after 11 p.m. the night before your surgery'? Claire: I don't think so. It was really just like a normal surgery that you would undergo. Denny: Were there any scary moments with your surgery? Claire: The only scary part for me was if they hit this certain nerve, then I wouldn't be able to move the right side of my face. That's one of the biggest ones. They'll have little things by it so if they get too close with the thing, they'll know. Michelle: Yeah. So, to clarify, if they touch that nerve, it will paralyze half of your face, and so during surgery, they have sensors all over your face so that if you get even close to it, the sensor goes off so that the doctor knows that he's getting close to that nerve. Claire: Yeah. That was the only part that scared me about the surgery, because I've had other surgeries. Denny: The city of Lehi is about 28 miles south of Salt Lake City. Here's Michelle. Michelle: Claire was the first child to have a cochlear implant surgery at the new Primary Children's Hospital that they had just opened in Lehi. So, they got her under anesthesia, and then the doctor realized they didn't have all of the tools that he needed to do it, and so they had to get them from the other hospital in Salt Lake. She ended up being back there double the time, and so they called to give us an update and said, “They haven't started yet.” They didn't go into details at that point, and we were so confused why she had been back in the OR for so long. Claire: It was same-day surgery, so I was able to leave after that and go home. I was excited to go to my bed. Denny: The surgery took between five and six hours to complete rather than the usual two or three hours. What was it like for you recovering from the surgery? Claire: It was a very long recovery, I'd say. I'd be mainly staying in bed, and people would come visit, and my mom was like, “Come out to the couch.” I didn't really want to walk around too much, because I'd get dizzy and feel nauseous. I was tired a lot of the time, so I didn't really want to talk to people as much, but I still wanted to see them and visit with them. I mainly just stayed in my room, and I watched shows on my headphones. I didn't lay on that side of my head for a while, because there was stitches, and it hurt. I would wear clothes that I didn't have to put over my head, like button-ups and stuff, so I didn't have to put anything around that ear. I just laid in bed and rested and had medicine. Michelle: It's hard to watch your kid struggle, you know, after surgery, when she was so miserable and she kept saying, “I wish we wouldn't have done this.” That only lasted a couple days, but it hurts to see them go through that. Claire: Yeah. Denny: How long did it take to recover from your surgery? Claire: I want to say like maybe a week or something. Michelle: Yeah, maybe. I can't remember exactly. Claire: It was like a week or so. Michelle: But after a few days, her dizziness was so bad she didn't even want to lift up her head. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: So, her ENT called in a little patch to put behind her ear, and we tried that, and that actually helped quite a bit, too. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: So, it was probably four days, five days, maybe. Claire: Yeah. And also, I have a small goose egg where the magnet is. It's kind of just popped up a little bit where the magnet is, just a little bump on the back of my head. Michelle: But the scar from the surgery, you wouldn't even know it's there, it healed up so nicely. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: It's right at the crease of her ear in the back. Denny: It's where your ear joins your skull in the very back, right? Claire: Yeah. Denny: Right. Okay. Claire: It's healed up. It took a while for it to be completely healed, I'd say like two months, but now you can barely even see the scar. Denny: 94.1, KPFA. You're listening to Pushing Limits. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I'm talking to Claire and Michelle. Claire just finished telling us how she recovered from her cochlear implant surgery a couple years ago when she was in seventh grade. While recovering from surgery, did you have a lot of schoolwork to make up? Claire: I only took off a couple days, and then I was back to school, and my teachers were very accommodating to me. So, if I missed a test or I had something past due, like I couldn't turn it in, they would accommodate to me and let me do it because I had my surgery. Michelle: One of the things that was nice for Claire is a lot of times, people will get two cochlears at the same time, but because Claire had the one and then she has a hearing aid in her other ear, she was still able to hear through all of that process, which was really a nice advantage for her to have. Claire: Yeah. Denny: What was it like when your audiologist first turned on your cochlear implant? Claire: It was weird. It sounded like everyone was a robot. I couldn't hear out of it as well as my hearing aid, that's what I'm trying to say. If my mom talked, I couldn't really understand what she was saying. At night, I'd take out my hearing aid, and she'd cover her mouth and test, like she'd say words to see how well it improved. Eventually, we got to where my mom and dad would switch off saying words, and I wouldn't be able to say it, and now I can be like, “Oh, that's Mom,” “Oh, that's Dad,” “Oh, that's whoever.” Denny: Claire talks about when her audiologist turned on and adjusted the cochlear implant. Claire: I'd go in, and they would turn it on, and then I'd go in in another week, they'd test me and turn it up a little, and then in another two weeks, turn it up a little, see how well my tolerance for the sound needed to be and how high it should go or how low it should go. Now, we're to the point where it's like every six months, they make sure my hearing aid's not going down and I need another cochlear or anything like that. Denny: Claire, in your opinion, what's the possibility of you getting a second cochlear implant in your left ear? Claire: Personally, I think it's low, because my left hearing is good. If I take out my cochlear and my hearing aid, I can still hear out of my left ear a little bit. It's not a lot, but I can still hear a little bit. Michelle: Because they don't know the cause of her hearing loss, they said there's a chance that it could. Everything was so sporadic with her hearing loss in the first place, they just keep an eye on it, but they have no idea what that will look like. Denny: How long did it take for you to start recognizing different voices? Claire: Probably like three to four months, I'd say. But overall, for me to fully adjust, I'd say it'd take a year, because I had my year anniversary, and I'm doing a lot better now. Lip reading was a big thing when I downed my hearing aids at first. I'd be like, “What did you say?” I'm like, “Come closer. I need to read your lips.” Denny: Are you still pretty good at it? Claire: No. I can still kind of do it, but it's very hard for me to read lips. Michelle: I think with the little bit of sound she was getting and the lips together, the combination… Claire: Yeah, with the little bit of sound. Denny: Did you have any other problems after getting your cochlear implant? Claire: It would give me headaches at first, because we got too strong of a magnet. There's different magnet strengths to stick on your head. Denny: The part of the cochlear implant that is detachable and sits on the outside of your ear, do they have a waterproof version of that so you can go swimming and take a shower? Claire: There's no waterproof hearing aids, but there is an aqua kit for my cochlear implant, which I wish there was one for my hearing aid, because again, I can't hear out of my cochlear as well without my hearing aid, so I sometimes won't wear it, but at least I have that option. Michelle: And it's more of an option for swimming, not for showering and things. Claire: Yeah, not for showers. Denny: What was the support like from your friends and family? Claire: It's been good. My friends were really worried at first, because they didn't know why I was not at school for a while, because I didn't really tell them. They were supportive and really friendly. They'd write stuff on pieces of paper in school. I couldn't hear the teacher, so I'd ask them after, because we'd have little talks with our little groups with our teacher, and I wouldn't hear her. So then, I'd ask my neighbor, and they were pretty accommodating in helping me. And then, my family was super supportive. They adjusted to it. They would write stuff on pieces of paper or whiteboards to talk to me sometimes, or they would help my mom get my attention if she was further away. Denny: Have you ever been bullied or teased by other students? Claire: No. Denny: As we were talking about school, Claire brought up one of the frustrating things she encountered at school before she got her hearing aid. Claire: Before I got my hearing aid — because I didn't have it yet, because they had to make the mold and stuff – they'd give me this hearing aid that connected to a microphone so I could hear my teacher, but I couldn't hear anything else other than in that microphone, which got frustrating sometimes, because my teacher didn't know how to turn it off. We'd go to art, and then I would hear my teacher talking to other teachers instead of my art teacher or whatever. It got frustrating at times, and I didn't like it as much as my hearing aid, but it was very nice of the accommodation, because then I could at least hear my teacher until I got my hearing aid. Denny: What kind of accommodations are you receiving? Claire: So, I have these two people who my mom can email. They can give me microphones that I can give to my teachers, which I don't like doing as much, but I can hook them up to a cord which go into my computer, so instead of having to wear headphones, which I can't really hear anyway, I just connected that, and then it goes from the computer into my hearing aid. Then they also will come, and if I need new tubing, which is a little thing that connects the ear mold and the electronic part of my hearing aid – like, my old one broke, and we can't get into my main ENT. My mom emailed her, and she came and fixed it for me. So, they'll just really help me with anything I need if they can. Denny: Tell me how the microphone connects to the computer and then to your hearing aid. Claire: There's a little thing. So, it plugs into the microphone, and then that thing that plugs in the microphone plugs into the computer, so instead of it plugging into my hearing aid, it plugs into the microphone. I can also use that on airplanes and stuff. I have one for at home that I got with my hearing aid, so I can also use that anywhere I really want. Michelle: Or if we were at a really busy place, you know, a really busy restaurant that was super loud – Claire: I could bring it with me and bring it to my mom – Michelle: She could bring it, yeah. Claire: — so I could hear her. Denny: Do things like music, listening to the radio, or different musical instruments sound any different with the cochlear implant? Claire: They sound about the same. My hearing aid, it's using the sound from my ear. It's not from my brain. With my cochlear, it sounds a little bit different, but with my hearing aid, it sounds basically the same. Denny: If you're eating something crunchy, like potato chips or carrots, you can still hear the crunch? Claire: Yeah. If I'm talking without my hearing aid and cochlear, I can hear myself, but I don't know how loud I am. Sometimes my friends will be like, “You're yelling,” and I just don't know. I don't have that concept of sound if I don't have any hearing aids in or cochlear or whatever. Denny: You have to see an audiologist every six months. Do you have to see an ENT, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, as well? Claire: No, just my audiologist. If it's like I'm losing my hearing and I need a cochlear or whatever, then we'll go see the ENT, but it's mainly my audiologist. Michelle: She just had her six-month checkup. The cochlear side that they tested, she's getting 68% accuracy in what she hears, which can sound not great, but without the cochlear, she would be hearing 0% and understanding 0% in that ear. Literally, when she was tested before in that ear, she understood zero. It's gone from 0 to 68. Every time she goes in, it does seem to increase some. It's not quite as good as her hearing aid ear, but almost hearing at 70% is a lot better than what she is without it. Denny: That's great. Claire, how do you feel about your numbers? Claire: I feel good about them. And, like, the sentences are really weird. They're like, “The sister-in-law is toxic poison,” so they're hard ones, too. That's one of the ones that I remember, because it was like I got 100% on them. They're weird ones, so sometimes I'm hesitant to say it, too. I can understand a lot better, too, with my hearing aid, which that was just with my cochlear. Michelle: With the combination, she actually hears really well. Claire: Yeah, with the combination, it's 100% or something. Michelle: Yeah, or close to. Claire: 95, 98 or whatever. Denny: Are there any activities that you can't do anymore because you have a cochlear implant? Claire: I can still swim, but it's kind of hard sometimes. It's good if it's an indoor place, because it's echoey, but sometimes I won't be able to hear them. It's harder if I'm with people, like at the ocean or whatever, because I don't want to wear my aqua kit thing because I'm worried I'm going to lose my cochlear. I can still do everything, but if I have to take off my hearing aid or cochlear, I'd rather not do it as much, because it's sometimes harder for me. Denny: When you're in a crowd or a noisy environment, is it hard to distinguish one voice from another? Claire: No, I can tell their tone of voice. Sometimes if it's really loud, my hearing aid, if it gets too close to something or something's really loud, it will send out a high-pitched noise. It's feedback. If I'm like at the audiologist's place, there's an elevator, and every time it comes down, it's like my hearing aid will give feedback at that event. It kind of hurts my ears when there's feedback, but I can take out my hearing aid, and I'll be fine. Denny: How long does the feedback last? Claire: As long as the noise is. So, if the noise is going on for a minute, the feedback's going to be going on for a minute, or if I'm laying against a pillow, it will be giving feedback until I get off the pillow. There's no feedback from my cochlear; it's just my hearing aid. Denny: Do you ever use the closed caption option when you watch TV? Claire: Not really, only if I don't have my hearing aids in or something. If I'm wanting to go to sleep because I'm getting tired, but I don't want to fall asleep with my hearing aids in — because I take them out, I put away my cochlear, I plug it in, my hearing aids on batteries – if I have my hearing aid and cochlear in, then I can just watch it, and I can still hear it just fine. I might turn it up a little louder, and people will be like, “Claire, we don't need to turn it up more. We need to turn it down more,” but I'm like, I can't hear it as well. I could also put my microphone by the TV if I wanted to, just by the speaker of my TV, or Chromebook, or whatever I'm watching on. My hearing aid can Bluetooth connect to my iPhone, so it's like I'm having an AirPod or something in my ear, or an earbud. I can watch my TV show on my phone, and I can just hear it. Or like I'm cleaning my room, I can listen to my music while I come into the kitchen to grab something. I can still hear it, even though I'm far away from my room. I usually use Siri. Michelle: It reads all of her texts to her, so if she gets a text, it just pops up in her hearing aid. Claire: Yeah. So, I go to school, and they don't like us having our phones, so I make it so Siri reads me my text messages, so if it's an emergency, I can be like, “Oh, I need to look at my phone,” which is nice, because then I have it at school. Denny: Michelle, have you noticed any differences in Claire since she got the cochlear implant and hearing aid? Michelle: It was kind of weird, because she was hearing. There was a few months in there, but it was relatively short compared to someone who hadn't heard and then could hear. It was amazing for her to come home that first day with hearing aids and go, “I can hear my footsteps on the floor. I can hear my cup set down on the table. I can hear an airplane,” and it made me wonder a little bit if maybe her hearing had been fading a little bit before that, and she didn't know. I don't know. Claire: I think it did, because I'd do the hearing tests at school that they make you do in elementary. They were saying they were lower than normal. Michelle: Yeah, but still in a normal range. The hearing aid is kind of like an instant difference for her. Like, she didn't have them, she puts them in, it's like a microphone so she can hear immediately. The cochlear took about a year to adapt to, and so there was that difference, but when she got the hearing aids and could immediately just hear, we were just so grateful for that, because it was hard for her in this environment to not be able to hear. I would flash the lights if I was trying to get her attention or different things like that. Claire: You still do that. Denny: Have you ever forgotten to charge one of your batteries? Claire: Actually, recently. I was at school, and it was dying because my battery thing for my cochlear was unplugged all night. I plugged it back in, and then right before I went to babysitting, I just switched it and went over and babysat. My hearing aid is on batteries, so it will let me know when it's low on battery, and then I'll switch it. On my phone, I can also look and be like, okay, I have 20%, so I still have time. Denny: Claire, what advice would you give to somebody who's thinking about getting a cochlear implant? Claire: I'd say it's a very good option, and even though it's frustrating at times, you just have to keep going with it, because there's going to be people sounding like robots, but if you don't wear it, they're going to keep sounding like robots. If you learn ASL beforehand, it helps, because then you can still talk to people after. There's a learning curve with it, is what I'm trying to say. Michelle: I agree. I think that it's definitely scary going into anything unknown. That's normal. It does require a lot of patience. With her hearing aid, it was instant hearing, and with this, it's not, and it does require a lot of patience, but given time, it's definitely been the right choice for Claire. I think part of that is getting the right audiologist and ENT, so I think if you don't feel confident or comfortable with how they're treating your healthcare, it's worth trying someone new. Claire: Switching, yeah. Michelle: So, that has made such a difference. We've seen that as being a big factor in her journey. Denny: I'd like to thank both Claire and Michelle for sharing their story with me and for letting me interview them for this episode of Pushing Limits. I'd also like to thank my wife, Deah Daughters, for coming up with the idea for this show. Today's show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. And thanks to our engineer, Kirsten Thomas. Contact us by email, pushinglimits@kpfa.org, find us on Facebook at Pushing Limits Radio, or you can visit our website at pushinglimitsradio.org. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Thanks for listening to Pushing Limits. Stay tuned for Talk It Out Radio, 94.1, KPFA. [End] The post Sudden Changes – Pushing Limits – July 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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KSL Give-A-Thon: Kendalyn

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 6:32

The KSL Give-A-Thon is an annual event raising funds to benefit Primary Children’s Hospital and this year it is happening on June 4th! Debbie speaks with 10 year old Kendalyn and her mom Karissa.

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KSL Give-A-Thon: Whit's Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 6:39

The KSL Give-A-Thon is an annual event raising funds to benefit Primary Children’s Hospital. Deb shares the heartwarming story of Whit Bowman.

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Speaking on Business: Brighton Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Brighton Bank has been a trusted partner in the Wasatch Front since 1978. With a commitment to integrity, dedication and exceptional service, they offer personalized care to meet the unique needs of each customer. President and CEO, Bruce Ashcroft, joins us with more. Bruce Ashcroft: At Brighton Bank, we provide personalized care to each customer. Unlike larger institutions, we specialize in supporting small businesses with tailored financial solutions that cater to their unique needs. With over 300 million dollars in assets and 5 convenient locations, we combine the reach and capabilities of big banks with the warmth and care of a small-town institution. Beyond banking, we're committed to strengthening our local communities through donations to organizations like Primary Children's Hospital and supporting local events such as Cottonwood Heights Butlerville Days. Our community involvement is an integral part of our mission to build lasting relationships. At Brighton Bank, you're more than just an account number — you're a valued member of our community. We take pride in helping small business owners thrive, offering SBA lending and customized services to help you reach your goals. Choose Brighton Bank for a personal, community-driven banking experience. Visit us at BrightonBank.com. Derek Miller: Brighton Bank is committed to helping both the community and its clients thrive. They offer personalized banking services tailored to small businesses and actively support various local organizations, ensuring their impact extends beyond just financial services. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 4/7/25

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Speaking on Business: VCBO Architecture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1973, VCBO Architecture has grown to become one of the top design firms in the western United States. Committed to community-driven design, the VCBO team thrives on projects with an impact. Principal architect Brent Tippets joins us with more. Brent Tippets: VCBO's mission is to create spaces for people to thrive. From Salt Lake City's iconic library to the new Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi, our work celebrates the communities we serve. Nothing demonstrates this more than the Marshall N. White Community Center in Ogden. Originally built in 1968, this beloved center honors Marshall White, a veteran, mentor, civil rights leader, and police officer killed in the line of duty. Over the past 50 years, the center has served a historically Black and Latino neighborhood, becoming a cherished gathering place engrained in the public memory. Guided by community input, we worked with Ogden City to design a replacement twice the size of the original, revitalized with amenities for recreation and community programs. Opening in 2025, the new center will preserve its legacy as a vibrant hub of connection and opportunity — a reflection of Ogden's values. This is what VCBO is about — creating community spaces beloved by the people we serve. Derek Miller: With offices in Salt Lake and St. George, VCBO Architecture's designs are inspired by the people and places they serve and ultimately bring communities together. Learn more at VCBO.com. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/17/25

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Speaking on Business: Primary Children's Hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City provides world-class specialty care for children, making a difference both locally and across the country. Hospital President, Dustin Lipson, joins us to share how the community can further support their vital mission. Dustin Lipson: Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital began with an act of compassion for a child struggling on crutches. A hundred years later, it's recognized as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country, providing expert care to 100,000 children annually. This success wouldn't have been possible without a generous community. Utahns understand that investing in children's health offers the highest return on investment for families, communities, and businesses alike. When AFLAC partnered with the Atlanta children's hospital, it wasn't just kids and families who benefited — the business did too, with improved morale and employees feeling more connected to the organization and community. I invite our local businesses to get involved. You can make a difference at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital by volunteering, fundraising, or sponsoring a program. There's a role for businesses of every size. Join us in building a brighter future for children and communities. Reach out at PrimaryChildrens.org and click on donate. Derek Miller: Primary Children's Hospital provides vital care for children while supporting families and advancing pediatric health. With community support, they can continue making a lasting impact on the well-being of children and families in need. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/10/25

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Speaking on Business: Jacobsen Construction

Adventures in Injury Prevention: Safely Exploring Utah's Great Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah's growth relies on a strong construction industry to support its expanding communities. For over a century, Jacobsen Construction has played a key role in building that foundation and shaping the state's future. Chief Operating Officer, Matt Radke, joins us with more. Matt Radke: U.S. News and World Report has ranked Utah the number one state in America for two consecutive years, sparking new opportunities across the state. Jacobsen Construction is proud to contribute to this growth with several transformative projects shaping Utah's future. First, the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine will revolutionize medical education, preparing future doctors for innovation. Then at Deer Valley, with the newly completed Grand Hyatt as part of the Mayflower resort — America's most ambitious new ski campus in 50 years. Meanwhile, in Logan, Utah State University is expanding its business school with the Carolyn & Kem Gardner Learning & Leadership Building, fostering strong partnerships between students and Utah businesses. And then in Taylorsville, Primary Children's Hospital is building a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center to provide essential mental health services to young patients. Jacobsen Construction's involvement in these projects demonstrates that Utah's success is just beginning, with even more growth opportunities on the horizon. Derek Miller: With over 100 years of experience, Jacobsen Construction remains a driving force in Utah's economy. Their work continues to shape the state's future with exciting new projects ahead. Learn more at jacobsenconstruction.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/14/25

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Getting to the Root of Hair Loss

The Skin Real

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 31:50

Get Dr. Mina's free PDF on How to create Healthy Skin Habits here. Download the free eBook 'Skincare Myths Busted' here. In this conversation, Dr. Mina and Dr. Noreen Galaria discuss the increasing prevalence of hair loss and the growing interest in natural supplements as a solution. They explore the multifactorial nature of hair loss, the importance of proper nutrition, and the role of specific supplements. The conversation emphasizes the need for caution regarding supplement quality and dosage, as well as the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for personalized advice. Dr. Galaria shares insights from her experience in developing effective hair supplements and highlights the significance of scientific research in validating their efficacy. Key Takeaways: - People are increasingly seeking natural options for hair loss. - Hair loss can be caused by various factors, including stress and hormonal changes. - It's essential to look for supplements made in FDA-regulated facilities. - Biotin is commonly taken but may not be effective for everyone. - High doses of biotin can interfere with lab tests and cause liver issues. - Supplements should complement a healthy diet, not replace it. - Research is crucial in determining the effectiveness of hair supplements. - Safety and efficacy should be prioritized when choosing supplements. - Consulting a dermatologist is important for persistent hair loss. - Patience is key; hair growth takes time. In This Episode: (03:05) Introduction to Hair Loss and Supplements (05:59) Understanding Hair Loss Factors (08:51) Identifying Candidates for Hair Supplements (11:59) The Role of Biotin in Hair Health (15:01) Potential Risks of High-Dose Supplements (18:51) The Science Behind Effective Ingredients (22:07) Safety and Efficacy of Hair Supplements (26:58) Final Takeaways and Recommendations Dr. Noreen Galaria, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the CEO & Founder of Inner Glow Vitamins since 2019. She owns Galaria Plastic Surgery & Dermatology and has been affiliated with Fair Oaks Hospital INOVA since 2009. Dr. Galaria served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah and Primary Children's Medical Centre from 2007-2009, and as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Rochester from 2005-2006. She holds several board memberships, including with the University of Virginia College Foundation and Virginia Dermatological Society. Dr. Galaria completed her fellowship in Laser Medicine/Cosmetics and residency in Dermatology at the University of Rochester, where she also completed her internship in Internal Medicine. She graduated summa cum laude from Jefferson Medical College, where she was the top-ranked student. Dr. Galaria's research has been extensively published, covering topics such as hair loss, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, and dermatoses of pregnancy. Her awards include the William Potter Award and multiple academic scholarships. Inner Glow Vitamins by Dr. Galaria: www.innerglowvitamins.com https://www.instagram.com/innerglowvitamins/ Follow Dr. Mina here:- https://instagram.com/drminaskin https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ For more great skin care tips, subscribe to The Skin Real Podcast or visit www.theskinreal.com Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery, LLC Email - scheduling@atlantadermsurgery.com Contact - (404) 844-0496 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baucomminamd/ Thanks for listening! The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice.

Frozen Feats: Exploring Winter Activities

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 41:27

Providers from Primary Children's Medical Center's Emergency Department and Trauma talk about the importance of getting outdoors during the winter and things to help everyone stay safe.

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Speaking on Business: HuggaBuddies

Utah Weekly Forum with Rebecca Cressman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 1:30

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Huggabuddies was created to bring extra comfort into people's lives. With cozy, high-quality plush companions, each purchase supports sustainable practices — and for every Buddie sold, one is donated to someone in need, spreading warmth and joy to communities everywhere. Owner and Designer Megan Nelson joins us with more. Megan Nelson: In today's screen-filled world, kids crave comfort and love, and parents need trusted solutions to provide it. HuggaBuddies are weighted emotional support plushies designed to help you bond with your child while they bond with their Buddie. Founded just over a year ago, our company draws upon my mother's four decades of experience crafting meaningful creations for her six children and 25 grandchildren. I author our value-driven bedtime storybooks, while she illustrates them, bringing the characters to life through thoughtfully designed weighted plushies, minky blankets, and premium comfort toys. What began as a family project has grown into a mission. Our products inspire play, imagination and positive values while offering comfort, especially to kids with anxiety or autism. Through our partnership with Primary Children's, for every Buddie purchased, we donate one to a child in need, spreading love and support to families everywhere. Find us at HuggaBuddies.com. Derek Miller: HuggaBuddies has a heartfelt mission that is rooted in family and love. Their thoughtfully crafted products bring comfort to children while fostering connection and positive values, all while making a meaningful impact on families and communities. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 12/11/24

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The Festival of Trees Brings Utah Community Together to Help Primary Children's Hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 26:18

The 2024 Festival of Trees opens Dec 4th-7th at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah offering Utahns a chance to celebrate Christmas together while raising money for Intermountain's Primary Children's Hospital. In this episode, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by 11-year old Ruby Thackeray- a young childhood cancer survivor who received care at Primary Children's Hospital, her mother Alli Thackeray, and Festival of Trees Co-Chair Jonique Dyer who share festival details and how the event helps provide special medical care for children in Utah and throughout the country. Tix are at FestivalofUtah.org.

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Episode 794: Emma Westwood Shares About Her Gay Brother Collin Russell Who Died in 2018

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 47:47

My friend Emma Westwood (married mother of 5, nurse at Primary Children's Hospital, Latter-day Saint) joins us to talk about her gay little brother Collin Russell who died of an accidental overdose at the age of 23 in 2018. Emma talks about Collin coming out to her while a junior in high school and the difficult road he faced full of shame—which led to addictions to cope with the pain/shame—which led to his death by an accidental overdose on December 26th, 2018. Emma talks about her immensely gifted brother—full of light and hope—but how the shame/self-loathing of his sexual orientation dimmed his feelings about himself/his future. Emma talks about the decision that she and her husband Isaac made to name the Encircle Home in Heber City after Collin—now called The Collin Russell Home—and the positive role of Encircle to provide hope, connection, and a safe place for LGBTQ+ youth. And a wish that Collin has something like Encircle in his life. Emma (and her mother Laurie in an Instagram message) talk about the importance of helping our LGBTQ friends to have no shame for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and how we should view every child of Heavenly Parents created as intended, with great worth, and needed members of society. Thank you, Emma, for being on the podcast and continuing to honor the good name and memory of your brother Collin. I am so sorry he is gone. I hope your story helps LGBTQ+ youth have more hope in their future and helps the rest of us to a better job of loving and supporting. Links: Emma's Encircle Tribute to Collin: encircletogether.org/heber/collin-russell Collin Russell Encircle Tribute Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMi1VwVHLdo Encircle: encircletogether.org/ Collin's Obituary: www.serenityfhs.com/obituaries/Collin-Russell-2/#!/Obituary Emma Westwood on Instagram: @emmathejoy

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Festival of Trees returns to benefit patients in need at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital and beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 9:31

The annual Festival of Trees is returning to the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy December 4-7, bringing holiday magic to the community with hundreds of beautiful displays donated to help children in need at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and beyond. Dana Hussey co-chair of the Festival of Trees volunteer board brings the latest details.

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Pediheart Podcast #305: Safety And Efficacy Of ICE For Pediatric And Congenital Ablations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 35:45

This week we delve into the world of electrophysiology and review a recent report from the team at Primary Children's hospital on the use of intravascular ultrasound for EP ablation procedures in children. How is this technology useful for ‘routine' ablations in kids? Are there some forms of tachycardia where its use is more important than others? How does it lower procedural time or improve efficacy? We speak with Dr. Thomas Pilcher, chief of pediatric electrophysiology at Primary Children's about his center's recent report in the use of this technology for ablation in children and those with congenital heart disease. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euae047

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Meet your sunscreen's new best friend!

The Skin Real

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 35:30

Sun protection is so much more than just sunscreen. Seeking shade, wearing wide-brimmed hats, avoiding those peak UV hours, and wearing sun-protective clothing are all great ways to safeguard our skin. But here's something you might not know—there's a powerful fern extract that can help protect your skin when you're exposed to the sun! Polypodium leucotomos is a tropical fern native to Central and South America, commonly used in skincare and health supplements due to its antioxidant and photoprotective properties! Be sure to listen to this week's podcast featuring Dr. Noreen Galaria as she discusses the benefits of polypodium leucotomos, its safety for children and during pregnancy, and whether anyone can take it! Key Takeaways: - Inner Glow supplements contain polypodium, a natural plant extract that provides sun protection and helps prevent sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer. - Inner Glow supplements are safe for children over the age of three and are vegan, sugar-free, kosher, and halal. - When choosing supplements, it is important to look for products made in the USA, non-GMO, and third-party verified. Supplement testing is crucial to ensure that the ingredients in the product match the claims made on the packaging. - High doses of biotin in supplements can have adverse effects on blood work and may mask certain health conditions. - Inner Glo's hair supplement contains 21 ingredients that promote hair growth and address various underlying causes of hair loss. In this Episode: (7:20) Understanding Inner Glow Supplements (11:15) Safety and Usage Recommendations (15:05)Convenience and Appeal to Different Groups (19:05)Supplement Testing and Ingredient Quality (29:30) Beware of High Doses of Biotin in Hair Supplements (26:05) Hair Supplements: Addressing Hair Thinning and Hair Loss Get Dr. Mina's free PDF on How to create Healthy Skin Habits here. Download the free eBook 'Skincare Myths Busted' here. Dr. Noreen Galaria, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the CEO & Founder of Inner Glow Vitamins since 2019. She owns Galaria Plastic Surgery & Dermatology and has been affiliated with Fair Oaks Hospital INOVA since 2009. Dr. Galaria served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah and Primary Children's Medical Centre from 2007-2009, and as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Rochester from 2005-2006. She holds several board memberships, including with the University of Virginia College Foundation and Virginia Dermatological Society. Dr. Galaria completed her fellowship in Laser Medicine/Cosmetics and residency in Dermatology at the University of Rochester, where she also completed her internship in Internal Medicine. She graduated summa cum laude from Jefferson Medical College, where she was the top-ranked student. Dr. Galaria's research has been extensively published, covering topics such as hair loss, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, and dermatoses of pregnancy. Her awards include the William Potter Award and multiple academic scholarships. Inner Glow Vitamins by Dr. Galaria: www.innerglowvitamins.com https://www.instagram.com/innerglowvitamins/ Follow Dr. Mina here:- https://instagram.com/drminaskin https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin For more great skin care tips, subscribe to The Skin Real Podcast or visit www.theskinreal.com Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery, LLC Email - scheduling@atlantadermsurgery.com Contact - (404) 844-0496 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baucomminamd/ Thanks for listening! The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice.

Jake & Ben: Full Show | Mavericks steal Game 1 against Minnesota | David Locke talks Jazz | Steve Aschburner talks Conference Finals and Jazz Rebuild

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 94:53

Jake & Ben Full Show from May 23, 2024 Hour 1 The Dallas Mavericks won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals last night. Hear Jake & Ben's reaction. Top 3 Stories: The Cavaliers fired their Head Coach, All-NBA teams released, Celtics vs. Pacers Game 2 tonight. Hear from representatives of Primary Children's Hopsital during the KSL Giveathon. Hour 2 David Locke joined the show to talk about the Conference Finals mathups in the NBA Playoffs, as well as the recent drama with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hear from NBA.com Senior Writer Steve Aschburner, who joined to talk about the Conference Finals and also the Utah Jazz and their rebuild process. More from the KSL Giveathon.

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Hour 1: Mavericks take Game 1 over Minnesota | Top 3 Stories: Cavaliers fired their Head Coach | KSL Giveathon

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 46:38

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on May 23, 2024 The Dallas Mavericks won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals last night. Hear Jake & Ben's reaction. Top 3 Stories: The Cavaliers fired their Head Coach, All-NBA teams released, Celtics vs. Pacers Game 2 tonight. Hear from representatives of Primary Children's Hopsital during the KSL Giveathon.

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900 life jackets donated by Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital to Utah's lakes and reservoirs

Crunchy Allergist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 8:26

In an effort to keep kids safe while playing around Utah's lakes and reservoirs, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital has made a generous donation of 900 life jackets to loaner stations. Karlee Kump, Community Health Manager at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, joins the show to explain where and how people can access them.

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Episode 107: The Veggies Over Pills Approach: How a Burnt-Out Pediatrician Rediscovered Wellness with Dr. Noemi Adame

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 34:36

Does your work or your family's busy schedules keep you from practicing the lifestyle changes you know will support your health? In this episode of the Becoming Immune Confident podcast, Dr. Kara Wada welcomes the Veggies Over Pills doctor, Dr. Noemi Adame. Dr. Adame is a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine and a whole food plant-based approach to wellness. She shares her personal journey from burnout to rediscovering her passion for medicine and how she helps her patients create a healthier lifestyle. Learn actionable tips for incorporating wellness practices into your busy lifestyle. If you're ready to prioritize your health but need guidance and accountability, Dr. Adame offers resources, consultations, and a supportive community. Visit her website or find her on social media to start your journey! EPISODE IN A GLANCE 02:20 Dr. Noemi Adame's Journey to Lifestyle Medicine04:50 Journey from burnt-out pediatrician to thriving in direct primary care and holistic wellness16:02 How to incorporate lifestyle changes amidst a demanding schedule19:04 The concept of reclaiming 'holistic' and 'wellness' as a physician20:54 Bluezones: The link between work environments and well-being26:55 How to Connect with Dr. Adame ABOUT DR NOEMI ADAME Dr. Noemi Adame is a board-certified Pediatrician, whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) home cook and baker, writer, public speaker, and holistic wellness expert. She is the owner of Culver Pediatrics Center and founder of Culver Wellness Center, a transformational holistic wellness clinic for women.Culver Pediatrics Center was voted one of the Best Physician Offices in Best of Marshall County 2023. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Texas—Medical Branch in Galveston and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Utah, with most of her time spent at the nationally recognized Primary Children's Medical Center. Dr. Adame has also completed additional education on holistic wellness for adults through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Dr. Adame writes a bi-monthly column for The Culver Citizen, hosts “The Veggies Over Pills Radio Show” at local radio station WTCA Giant FM, and is the author of Metamorphosis Holistic Wellness Journal, her primary tool for guiding clients towards a holistic transformational journey. She speaks about Workforce Wellness and other wellness topics.Dr. Adame has over 20 years of experience as a physician and is now focusing on her proprietary team-based Veggies Over Pills approach to health because she believes healthy children start with healthy adults in their lives. CONNECT WITH DR NOEMI ADAMELinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiadamemd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/CulverPeds/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CulverPeds ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren's patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body's ability to heal. CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get Dr. Kara's weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.

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Break the Winter blues with a preview of ‘JanuARTy' - with event founder Ryan Sagers and keynote artist Thomas Estrada

Fan Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 84:59

On this episode of Fan Effect hosts Andy and KellieAnn, get a lesson on breaking up those winter blues with creativity from professional artist Thomas Estrada and JanuARTy event founder Ryan Sagers. We preview the one-of-a-kind debut experience for families and fans of all ages, which includes a day filled with vendors, contests, cosplayers, panels, and more. The highlight of the event is two special screenings of the animated movie, “Prince of Egypt’ introduced by Estrada, who worked on Moses in the film. While most of the event is free to attend, the two movie screenings will completely benefit Primary Children’s Hospital. Reserve your ticket for the January 20, 2024, screenings at this link. The episode includes Thomas Estrada sharing his experience launching his professional art career at Dreamworks in an unconventional way, working with legends like Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, and his career from ‘Prince of Egypt’ to the “Disney Infinity” game, and his Rat Fink artwork. He ends the episode with a reminder to do something creative in January, even if you can't attend the event. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes, taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, kslpodcasts.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the conversation and get the latest 'nerdly' news on Facebook @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

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Pediheart Podcast #272: Safety Of MRI In Pediatric And ACHD CIED Patients

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 34:01

This week's episode is co-branded with SADS.ORG and is a review of a recent multicenter PACES study on the general outcomes of patients with congenital heart disease who have undergone MRI's. Just how worried should the practitioner be to send a pacemaker or ICD patient for an MRI of any body part? Is there a period of time after implantation when it is safer to proceed with an MRI? What is meant by an MRI conditional device or lead? Does the part of the body imaged matter in regards to risk to CIED's? These are just some of the questions posed to the senior author of this week's work, Dr. Thomas Pilcher of Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.08.034For those interested to learn more about the SADS Foundation, please visit their website:SADS.ORG

Rebounding from Cancer with the Book of Mormon: Ricky Stafford

In The Book

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 21:50

Over six feet tall at age fifteen and professional basketball in his sights, Ricky Stafford was finding his mojo as a freshman in high school when his world seemed to shatter overnight. Suddenly diagnosed with leukemia, Ricky was admitted to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah to start treatment. What started as a major setback turned into a gift when he opened the scriptures with real intent for the first time. Ricky grew up reading the Book of Mormon, and turned to it while he was in the hospital with leukemia at age fifteen. Ether 12:27

Horse Back Riding Safety

Adventures in Injury Prevention: Safely Exploring Utah's Great Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 58:39

We are excited to have the Trauma Program Manager from Primary Children's Hospital join us to talk all about horse riding safety and tips/tricks on how to stay in that saddle!

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Pediheart Podcast Replay of #179: Bivalirudin Use For Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 39:53

In this replay episode of 2021, week we review a work on the use of bivalirudin on outcomes of pediatric VAD patients. We speak with Dr. Caroline Carly Heyrend of Primary Children's Hospital in Utah about a recent work she co-authored on time in therapeutic range for this agent in children with VAD's. How does bivalirudin work differently than heparin and what are the theoretical benefits or disadvantages of this agent in comparison with unfractionated heparin? Why are thrombotic complications still common amongst those with pediatric VAD's even when anticoagulation is maintained appropriately? What are the factors at work that make safe anticoagulation so difficult in this complex and fragile group of patients? Dr. Heyrend provides the pharmacist's perspective this week.DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001261

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Hour 2: Breakdown the Utah & USC matchup | Announced #3 in the Jazz 50 in 50

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 52:41

Jake & Ben were live from the Primary Children's Hospital Give-a-thon and talked Utah vs USC as well as announced #3 in the Jazz 50 in 50.

Hour 1: Preview of Jazz vs Kings | Big matchup between Utah & USC