Podcast appearances and mentions of thomas chung

Ann Elliott is a Graduate of the City College of New York with a BA in Sociology. She has a Master of Science degree in Business Leadership from Concordia College of New York from which she graduated with Honors in 2017 and received the Young Alumni of Distinction Award in 2019. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Family Support Consultants. She is a member of New York Women's Chamber of Commerce, Women in Black of the Greater New York area, a member of The International Society of Female Professionals, and a member of the Supervised Visitation Network. Ann worked as social worker in New York City Child Welfare for over 25 years and has Empowered, Coached and Mentored women who have their children placed in the foster care system. She teaches Parenting Skills classes, provides Supervised Visitation Services on custody court cases. She also provides Reunification Coaching Services to birth parents of children in foster care. She is a Chaplain and also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor through the National Association of Christian Counselors. She provides Faith-Based Counseling as requested. Ann Elliott worked in the New York City Child Welfare system for 25 years. She is a former CPS- Child Protective Services worker for the Administration for Children Services where she worked for 10 years and 15 years in the foster care Agencies. She has firsthand knowledge of the trafficking of children as she was approached to traffic children in her cases by her superiors. It was then that she began to see how extensive and complicit the agency, courts judges and attorneys were, in this vast criminal empire of trafficking children in the child welfare system. She has put her life at risk by coming forward with this information but knows that she must be a voice for the voiceless at all costs. In Honor of Senator Nancy Schaefer a Warrior and Champion for Child Welfare Reform, who stated “I believe Child Protective Service [CPS] nationwide has become corrupt and that the entire system is broken beyond repair. I am convinced parents and families should be warned of the dangers”, Ann has created an organization – REFORM CWN + FAMILY SUPPORT CONSULTANTS - passionate about advocating for the reform of the child welfare and family court system in New York, to be Agents of Change and Reform for the Child Welfare and Family Court Judicial System. The mission is to address the concerns of the Adoption and Safe Family Act (ASFA), that is pro-adoption and that expedites Termination of Parental Rights. The organization also tackles the systemic failures within Child Protective Services (CPS), foster care and Family Court. FAMILY SUPPORT CONSULTANTS is dedicated to Parent Empowerment & Advocacy and Family Reunification, as well as : highlighting concerns such as high turnover of CPS in field offices, illegal removal of documentation that supports parents progress and that compromises their court cases and financial incentives that compromises the welfare of children in the system and Family Court. The focus is also to bring attention to the concerns of child trafficking through the foster care system, family court corruption, compromised custody cases by rogue judges with judicial immunity and advocating for better support and resources for parents and children reunification and family stabilization. ..... kudos to Mr. Thomas Chung, her mentor.

Breast implants are said to be a transformative solution for individuals seeking aesthetic enhancement or breast reconstruction. However, beneath their promise of confidence and beauty lie potential risks that are often overlooked. Breast Implant Illness (BII) underscores the importance of thorough patient education and informed consent, highlighting the complexities and implications associated with implants. That is why there is a need for us to raise more awareness about the realities of breast implant surgery, ensuring that patients are fully informed about the risks and potential consequences. I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today's episode – Dr. Thomas Chung. We share a similar background in terms of experience and training, which initially intrigued me since he has a clear and insightful understanding of breast implant illness, and we'll delve into that throughout this episode. Plastic surgery career, including microsurgery and breast reconstruction What struck me about Dr. Chung is his extensive experience in microsurgery, a field in which we've both worked. Dr. Chung's journey began with his training in the Navy, where he completed his internship and general surgery residency at Walter Reed, then part of the National Naval Medical Center consortium in DC. During his residency, he managed numerous casualties from conflicts like Fallujah, serving as chief of the trauma service with a daily census of 30 to 40 injured veterans. After finishing his general surgery training, he pursued a fellowship at Johns Hopkins, launching his plastic surgery career before returning to Walter Reed to handle more trauma cases. His work involved extensive microsurgery, such as reconstructing an entire abdominal wall for a survivor of a suicide bombing and performing numerous extremity-free flaps and breast reconstructions using deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps. Over the first seven to eight years, Dr. Chung climbed the Navy's ranks, taking on leadership roles like Chief of Surgery, Chair of the Medical Executive Committee, and ultimately Chief Medical Officer for the San Diego region. Dr. Chung remains passionate about plastic and aesthetic surgery despite his executive responsibilities. Notably, he performs many explant surgeries for patients experiencing issues after long-term breast implant use. Immunosuppression in organ transplants and chronic inflammation In my previous episodes, I've extensively discussed breast implant illness and Dr. Chung agrees that implants may cause more than just localized pain or discomfort. He believes there's something inherently toxic about implants that science can explain and this understanding aligns with groundbreaking surgical advancements by the Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Joseph Murray. Dr. Murray's work on organ transplants demonstrates the need for immunosuppression to prevent rejection. In transplants, immunosuppression is crucial to avoid rejection, but this concept can also apply to implants. Patients often react negatively to treatments like steroids or methotrexate, fearing the medications rather than understanding their role in managing symptoms. We see chronic inflammation in patients with implants, similar to organ rejection. In both scenarios, if the initial post-surgery period goes well, complications are less likely. However, issues during this time can lead to significant problems. For cancer patients undergoing reconstruction, immunosuppression can exacerbate complications, demonstrating the delicate balance required to manage immune responses. Transplant rejection and the use of splint analogy to explain the concept Using analogies from organ transplants helps patients understand that their bodies might be "rejecting" implants, causing chronic inflammation. This perspective can help them grasp the need for proper management and treatment strategies, even if those include higher doses of immunosuppressants like prednisone to manage their symptoms effectively. When it comes to resolving issues with breast implants, focusing on the concept of explants and the importance of addressing capsules surrounding the implants is vital. We use the splinter analogy to explain the body's reaction to foreign objects. Just as a splinter in your finger causes pain and inflammation until it's removed, so does the body react to implants, leading to discomfort and potential toxicity. Removing the splinter provides immediate relief, compared to the relief patients might experience after explant surgery. Dr. Chung appreciates the simplicity of this analogy, which helps patients understand the body's rejection response. He relates it to his experience on transplant rotations, where managing immune responses to transplanted organs was crucial. He emphasizes the importance of detailed procedures in removing implants, akin to meticulous methods used in cancer surgeries to reduce recurrence risks. Breast implant illness, implant removal, and fat transfers as an alternative Both Dr. Chung and I have extensive experience dealing with complications from implants, whether in cancer patients or veterans needing reconstructive surgery. We emphasize that implants can be a necessary part of treatment but also come with risks that must be clearly communicated to patients. Dr. Chung admitted that he initially didn't know much about implant-related issues despite performing many breast augmentations. He often dealt with patients who had capsular contracture, a condition where the scar tissue around the implant tightens and causes pain or deformity. In these cases, he would remove the implant and the capsule and then insert a new implant, only for the problem to eventually recur. I would like to highlight fat transfers as a viable alternative to implants. Fat transfers can help refine and improve reconstructive results by adding volume, achieving a natural look without the risks associated with implants. Dr. Chung supports this approach, noting that while fat transfers don't create the same pressure as implants, they offer a safe and effective option for many patients. Fat transfer vs implant for breast augmentation, with pros and cons for each method Implants provide more projection and pressure, pushing out the skin envelope, especially beneficial for patients with tighter skin or certain deformities like tuberous breasts. Fat transfers, on the other hand, follow the natural curvature of the breast, adding volume and creating a natural look without the risks associated with implants. Fat transfers are particularly effective for patients who have more lax skin, often due to previous pregnancies, breastfeeding, or prior implants, which act like tissue expanders. While fat transfers don't provide the same upper pole fullness or projection as implants, they can achieve a satisfactory result by filling out the skin and providing a natural appearance. The success rate of fat transfers is generally high, especially in younger patients with adequate fat, countering any misconceptions that they don't work well. This method is also frequently used in oncologic reconstruction to refine and improve outcomes. The success of fat transfers is influenced by various factors, each playing a significant role in determining the outcome of the procedure. One crucial factor is the age of the patient. Younger individuals, typically those in their 20s, often experience better outcomes from fat transfers. This is attributed to their more favorable hormone levels and metabolism, which contribute to enhanced tissue regeneration and integration of the transferred fat. Additionally, younger patients tend to have healthier skin with better elasticity, allowing for more seamless integration of the injected fat and resulting in a more natural appearance. Conversely, older patients, particularly those over the age of 35, may encounter challenges that can affect the success of fat transfers. Hormonal imbalances, a common occurrence with age, can impact the body's ability to heal and regenerate tissue effectively. Metabolic issues, such as slower metabolism or insulin resistance, can also hinder the body's ability to process and integrate the transferred fat. Furthermore, poor diet and nutritional deficiencies prevalent in some older individuals can compromise tissue health and overall healing capacity, leading to suboptimal outcomes from fat transfer procedures. On the technical aspects of fat transfer, there is about 20-30% of the injected fat that typically gets absorbed by the body. This process is influenced by the patient's skin condition, with factors like previous pregnancies, weight changes, and age affecting skin expansion and the overall success of the procedure. It's essential for patients and surgeons to recognize these factors and consider them when planning and performing fat transfer procedures. Tailoring the approach to address specific challenges associated with age can help optimize outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction. Moreover, implementing comprehensive preoperative assessments and postoperative care regimens that address hormonal balance, metabolic health, and nutritional status can further enhance the success of fat transfer procedures in older patients. We want to emphasize that the technical process of fat transfer—harvesting, processing, and reinjecting fat—is not the issue. 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This was followed by six years of surgical training, as well as his plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center. He returned to Nevada for a one year microsurgery fellowship before settling down to practice and teach at the Medical College of Wisconsin for seven years. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Whitfield's approach to medicine has really been shaped by both his upbringing and his education. As a child of the “wild west,” he was born with an adventurous spirit. One of the reasons that he was drawn to plastic surgery is the constant innovation. In the field of plastic surgery, with innovative techniques and technologies developed each year, there are simply issues for which a solution has yet to be invented. Dr. Whitfield tempers his intrepid attitude with Midwestern pragmatism. It makes for a pretty winning combination.

The storm rocked the ship that Paul was aboard. It was a mistake that the vessel set sail. But God heard the man of God. He holds our boats together. Martha was distracted, but she could find a place at Jesus as any of us may. (Acts 27:14-26; Luke 10:40-42) Speaker(s): Steve DeVries, Thomas Chung, […]

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Thomas Chung says that he’s always been interested in art, even as a child, but that as he got older it became a means of self-preservation. His upbringing was marked by racism and homophobia, and art allowed him to express the emotions he didn’t consciously understand at the time. Those emotions, he would later realize, focused on cultural awareness and compassion, and would come to define much of his professional art. In addition to being an artist, Thomas is also an assistant professor of Art at the University of Alaska Anchorage. There, he continues to champion diversity, equity and inclusivity.    Chatter Marks is a podcast of the Anchorage Museum, and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Just search "Chatter Marks."

Thomas Chung says that he’s always been interested in art, even as a child, but that as he got older it became a means of self-preservation. His upbringing was marked by racism and homophobia, and art allowed him to express the emotions he didn’t consciously understand at the time. Those emotions, he would later realize, focused on cultural awareness and compassion, and would come to define much of his professional art.In addition to being an artist, Thomas is also an assistant professor of Art at the University of Alaska Anchorage. There, he continues to champion diversity, equity and inclusivity. 

Thomas Chung the PO in the House Congressional Finals helps explain how to be a PO and more tips about Congress Debate as a whole! He also placed 3rd in the House. Please enjoy.

What does it truly means for diverse individuals to coexist within the same society? How can individuals begin to heal from negative issues related to diversity? UAA Art professor Thomas Chung and President of the UAA Black Student Union Cheryl Williams lead a discussion on multiculturalism, bigotry, racism and their psychological effects. (Note, event timeline: hang musical peformance, Thomas Chung (4:16-44:40), and Cheryl Cox Williams (48:45-1:48). Thomas Chung, born in New Jersey, received his Masters of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University in 2013 and has been living in Alaska ever since. His work has received national attention and critically reviewed in Art in America, The New Yorker, and Modern Painters Magazine. His exhibit “Everything is Sacred” will be on display at the Anchorage Museum until January 20, 2019. Cheryl Cox Williams is President of UAA Black Student Union and the National Coalition Building Institute Student Club, is a member of the Diversity Action Council and UAA Student Club Council. A retired US Army veteran, she is studying Psychology and Communications at UAA. This event is sponsored by UAA Black Student Union, NCBI, UAA Multicultural Center, and UAA Campus Bookstore

Provacative artist Thomas Chung discusses his life, art, expression and American life. Born in New Jersey and raised in Hong Kong and New York City, Thomas Chung received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree from the San Francisco Art Institute and a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University. Having participated in numerous group and solo shows throughout the U.S., his multidisciplinary work has been written about in Art in America, The New Yorker, and Modern Painters Magazine. He currently teaches in the UAA Art Department. Note: the event presentations, slide show and video, that accompany the audio podcast are also posted in iTunes.

Towards the end of the event Artist Thomas Chung presents Art and Everything Else, Thomas Chung shared his video project for his Master's of Fine Arts. Thomas Chung was born in New Jersey and raised in Hong Kong and New York City, Thomas Chung received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree from the San Francisco Art Institute and a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University. Having participated in numerous group and solo shows throughout the U.S., his multidisciplinary work has been written about in Art in America, The New Yorker, and Modern Painters Magazine. He currently teaches in the UAA Art Department. Note: the audio podcast that accompanies this video is also posted in iTunes.

This presentation accompanies the event called Artist Thomas Chung presents Art and Everything Else. It highlights the work of artists who have influenced Thomas Chung's work and is shown at the end of his event. At the event Thomas Chung discussed his life, art, expression and American life. Born in New Jersey and raised in Hong Kong and New York City, he received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree from the San Francisco Art Institute and a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University. Having participated in numerous group and solo shows throughout the U.S., his multidisciplinary work has been written about in Art in America, The New Yorker, and Modern Painters Magazine. He currently teaches in the UAA Art Department. Note: the audio podcast that accompanies event presentations, slide show and video, is also posted in iTunes.

This is the presentation for the event called Art and Everything Else by the provacative American artist Thomas Chung, Born in New Jersey and raised in Hong Kong and New York City, Thomas Chung received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree from the San Francisco Art Institute and a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University. Having participated in numerous group and solo shows throughout the U.S., his multidisciplinary work has been written about in Art in America, The New Yorker, and Modern Painters Magazine. He currently teaches in the UAA Art Department. Note: the audio podcast that accompanies the event presentations, slide show and video, is also posted in iTunes.

Is it illegal to kill the president in an artwork? That’s what we wondered in May, when we saw first saw Alaskan assistant professor Thomas Chung’s painting that depicted actor Chris Evans holding Donald Trump’s severed head. And over the past few weeks, that question has taken on renewed significance with a series of creative works imagining Trump’s demise from a Kathy Griffin photoshoot to a performance of Julius Caesar by New York’s Public Theater. On this episode, we’re joined by New York University law professor Amy Adler to break down the limits of free speech in art—and answer one of Donald Trump Jr.’s tweets in the process.

ABSTRACT: This talk considers Hong Kongʼs contemporary vernacular through case studies, particularly on selected areas in Central and the historical fabric of adjacent precincts. The cityʼs urban image is often read as a seductive architecture of spectacle fuelled by a relentless neon- capitalism, an urbanscape of indeterminate anonymity proliferated via property speculation and infrastructural efficiency, or ones in which singular motifs such as verticality, density or ʻdisappearanceʼ dominate.In contrast, the talk focuses on how the cityʼs topography, urban settings and architectural types condition as well as evolve out of everyday living - the co- existence of disparate peoples and technologies within a culture of congestion and accelerated existence. BIOGRAPHY: Thomas Chung currently teaches in the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was educated at Cambridge and has practiced in London prior to joining CUHK in 2006. His research interests include urban transformation and heritage in Hong Kong as well as the problem of commemorative space in Japan. He was co-curator for the 2007 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of UrbanismArchitecture, and has exhibited at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010.