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This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Hannah Khan, a nurse and clinical research coordinator with the VCU School of Nursing, who joins us to discuss how she overcame her fears to pursue a health care career, a research fellowship at VCU focused on dementia patients, and much more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
In this episode, we get a fresh perspective on the annual convention from Brett Deese and Trey Kincaid, first-time attendees and P2 students at the VCU School of Pharmacy. They share their convention highlights and get some advice from our hosts and seasoned community pharmacists, John Beckner and Ed Cohen. Did their experience at #NCPA2024 influence which pharmacy path they will choose? Listen to find out.
K.C. Ogbonna, PharmD, MSHA, dean of VCU School of Pharmacy, is thinking outside the box to prepare students to enter a rapidly evolving industry. He joined us live at #NCPA2024 to share how VCU is igniting an interest in pharmacy with opportunities that cover the entire workforce, beginning with a high school program that introduces students to the world of pharmacy to a pharmacy technician program at VCU. Plus, we discussed combatting the unfavorable narrative around community pharmacy and why Ogbonna felt it was important to bring his students to the Annual Convention.
This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Arturo "Art" Saavedra, a physician leader and scientist who serves as Dean of the VCU School of Medicine. He joins us for a fascinating conversation about his path to medicine after dreaming of an aerospace career as a youngster in Puerto Rico, his professional stops and days competing as a triathlete, the work of training future clinicians amid ongoing health care workforce shortages, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
Did you know that underneath all the root causes we support as functional health professionals, there's something that connects them all… and that something is disrupted in 20% of the population? In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we do a deep dive with Dr. Aaron Hartman on the topic of hypermobility, a key and unsung contributing factor to many of the health issues we see in practice - from gut health, to autoimmune disease, to ADHD. It's a connective tissue disorder that quite literally connects these and many other issues - and one that is almost always overlooked by health professionals. In this interview, we dive deep into the important and wildly underdiscussed topic of hypermobility with one of the world's experts: What is hypermobility? What's the spectrum of disorder? How does hypermobility affect other things we think of as the “root causes” of chronic disease? How do we identify if a client is dealing with hypermobility? Most importantly, what do we do about it? Dr. Aaron Hartman is a clinical researcher, founder of the Virginia Research Center, and currently is serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine. He has been involved with over 60 clinical studies. In 2016 he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine, and he now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the ‘go to' doctor for difficult and hard cases in central Virginia. Connect with Dr. Hartman: Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rvaintegrative Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rvaintegrative Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD All RWS alumni are invited to join our RWS Clinician's Corner live, meaning you get exclusive access to thought leaders on the latest research, products, tools, and best practices to get your clients exceptional results - and, ask them your very own questions. Pretty awesome, right? Learn more about becoming a Restorative Wellness Practitioner and taking advantage of this alumni benefit here: https://restorativewellnesssolutions.com Disclaimer The views expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the views of Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.
This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj, a physician based at the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, and a professor with the VCU School of Medicine. He joins us for a conversation about his work, research findings indicating a connection between cognitive decline and liver health, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing into Virginia to support a new drug manufacturing sector in and around Petersburg. And Virginia Commonwealth University is hoping to provide a pipeline of new employees in those operations. Brad Kutner has more.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced additional key administration and board appointments: Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital Authority – Kevin Laing of Henrico, executive vice president of TowneBank, Dr. Wayne Shaia of Henrico, president and owner of Balance and Ear Center, and Walter Spence of Henrico, director of infrastructure at St. Joseph's Villa; State Historical Records Advisory Board – The Honorable Heidi Barshinger of Henrico, Circuit Court clerk of Henrico County; Advisory Council on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome – David Jaffe, MD, FAAP, MBA of Henrico, associate professor at VCU School of Medicine; Virginia Foundation for...Article LinkSupport the Show.
In a conversation with CancerNetwork®, Robert A. Winn, MD, spoke about current obstacles in achieving equitable care for patients with cancer and discussed how initiatives from community health centers and federal bodies alike may help increase access to anti-cancer therapy. Winn, director and Lipman Chair in Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, senior associate for Cancer Innovation, and professor of pulmonary disease and critical cancer medicine at VCU School of Medicine, began the discussion by defining health equity as a principle. By eliminating disparities that impact access to treatment for certain populations, it may be possible for all patients to receive the same kind of care and potentially experience the same outcomes as part of an “even playing field.” According to Winn, initiatives that may promote health equity in oncology include the ruling from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allowing for the reimbursing of navigation services to help patients and their families access treatment for cancer and other serious diseases.1 Although Winn said that the field was trending towards the goal of health equity, he stated that more progress was necessary for biomarker testing in lung cancer and other malignancies. Additionally, increasing access to new treatments, technologies, and screening mechanisms across different communities represented another challenge concerning progress. Winn also spoke about educating others on cancer-related disparities, including his colleagues and other resourceful groups in cancer care. He detailed his experiences with working on the yearly American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Disparities Progress Reports since the first was published in 2020, which he described as an element that he hopes will educate people and spread awareness. In addition to collaboration among professional bodies including the Association of American Cancer Institutes and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Winn highlighted local efforts in spreading awareness and improving progress towards health equity. “By not sitting on our heels and waiting for the community to come to us, but by going out to the community and talking about the importance of screening, talking about the importance of finding a new drug and what that means, and talking about these new technologies, we've actually gotten a very robust group of community members who are actually by our sides and actually making other people aware out in the community,” Winn said regarding Facts & Faith Fridays, an initiative from Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in collaboration with local faith-based leaders designed to spread awareness of anti-cancer treatment.2 “That has resulted in very positive outcomes for us.” References 1. CMS finalizes physician payment rule that advances health equity. News release. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. November 2, 2023. Accessed February 27, 2024. http://tinyurl.com/4p7dhr7h 2. Facts & Faith Fridays. VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Accessed February 27, 2024. http://tinyurl.com/5wetmdyz
In this conversation, Roderick Pettigrew speaks with Robert Winn, guest editor of The Cancer Letter and the Cancer History Project during Black History Month, about Pettigrew's contributions to research, how he became an early self-taught expert on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or the MRI, as well as when he became founding director of National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Pettigrew is chief executive officer of Engineering Health (EnHealth) and inaugural dean for Engineering Medicine (EnMed) at Texas A&M University in partnership with Houston Methodist Hospital, and the Endowed Robert A. Welch Chair in Medicine and founding director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Winn is the director and Lipman Chair in Oncology at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, and senior associate dean for cancer innovation and professor of pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at VCU School of Medicine.
Dr. Misti Mueller brings 18 years of public school teaching experience to her associate professor role at the VCU School of Education. She was selected as the Virginia Middle School Physical Educator of the Year in 2004, and more recently, as the state's College/University Physical Educator of the Year. She has presented at the national, state and local levels on the topics of pedagogy and incorporating technology into the field of health and physical education as a means to enhance the educational experience for students. Currently Dr. Mueller serves as associate professor of teaching and learning and executive director of the Mary and Frances Youth Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this episode, Dr. Mueller discusses her dissertation titled "Physical Education: Class Climate and Adolescent Girls' Physical Activity." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwrhpe/support
In this special edition episode of CapTech Trends, guest co-hosts and CapTech AI leaders Brian Bischoff and Jason Snook are joined by Ajit Mandgi, the Director of Analytics at Dominion Energy, and Paul Brooks, Professor and Chair in the Department of Information Systems at VCU School of Business. Tune in to learn how AI is impacting various industries and gain helpful insights to navigate the future as this technology continues to evolve. In this panel discussion we cover: How ChatGPT has impacted higher education and how educators have quickly adapted their teaching strategies.The transformational impact generative AI has had on the energy and utilities industry.The responsibility of leaders to help organizations embrace and navigate AI - and keep up the momentum.What the AI transformation will look like in the next few years.
This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features an interview with Dr. Garry Myers, Director of Graduate Endodontics and an associate professor in the VCU School of Dentistry, for a conversation about his military career, the discipline of endodontics, workforce challenges impacting dentistry, his involvement in the Iditarod dog sled races, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
In oncology, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is synonymous with the highest standard of cancer research in the U.S. Nearly 50 years ago, Massey Cancer Center first became an NCI-designated cancer center in 1975 and has maintained this status every five years – when the NCI evaluates Massey for its transdisciplinary research and approaches to cancer prevention and treatment. This year, the NCI declared Massey a Comprehensive Cancer Center, its highest level of recognition. In this episode, Dr. Robert A. Winn, director of the VCU Massey Cancer Center and senior associate dean for cancer innovation and professor of pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the VCU School of Medicine, discusses Massey's latest NCI achievement, and explains the impact this accolade will have on the cancer center and its community. An NCI-designation is not just an award. It comes with an array of opportunities for cancer centers to deepen their research, recruit top-tier scientists and advance pathways for new cancer treatments.
RARE MAMAS RISING- EPISODE 28 A Moving Mission with The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation Founder and President Dr. Tara Zier In 2017, Dr. Tara Zier, a graduate of the VCU School of Dentistry and Virginia Tech, a black belt in karate, and a mother of two, was forced to leave a twenty-year career in dentistry and stop the practice of karate due to Stiff Person Syndrome. Today, Zier is the founder and president of The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation (SPSRF), which she established in 2019 to raise awareness and funds for better treatments and a cure. In 2021, The SPSRF was selected to receive a three-year “Rare As One” grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and in 2022, Zier established a Medical Advisory Board, including neurologists from Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and others. Zier and The SPSRF have been featured in The Washington Post, Voice of America, ABC News in Washington, and various media outlets worldwide. In this episode, Dr. Zier exudes strength of purpose as she fights for treatment and better quality of life for those with Stiff Person Syndrome. She won't be still as she moves forward on her mission! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS All about Stiff Person Syndrome and why so many patients go through a diagnostic odyssey The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation's mission and future plans How Dr. Zier juggles motherhood, running The SPSF, and being a patient How Celine Dion's Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis elevated SPS awareness Where Dr. Zier finds hope and motivation How Dr. Zier has learned to put firm boundaries around her time and energy Dr. Zier's best advice to other rare mamas LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation Website: http://www.stiffperson.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSPSRF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stiff_person_syndrome/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSPSRF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-stiff-person-syndrome-research-foundation/ Chan Zuckerberg Rare As One Initiative https://chanzuckerberg.com/science/programs-resources/rare-as-one/ Celine Dion Announces Stiff Person Syndrome Diagnosis https://www.ctvnews.ca CONNECT WITH NIKKI Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RareMamas1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Rare_Mamas/ Website https://raremamas.com/ Email info@raremamas.com
The federal government's new bipartisan debt agreement could pave the way for the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be completed; A VCU School of Pharmacy professor is encouraging eligible people to get a COVID-19 booster following the ending of the Public Health Emergency earlier in May; The Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved dozens of regional projects, but there's one more step in the process before work can begin.
Covered in Episode 152 with Dr. Aaron Hartman:What is hypermobility and the illnesses associated with itWhy is hypermobility associated with so many different health challenges?The common symptoms of hypermobilityHow hypermobility affect Lyme and Mold illnessDr. Aaron Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift.He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the ‘go to' doctor for difficult and hard cases in central Virginia.As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved with over 60 clinical studies, he is the founder of the Virginia Research Center, and currently is serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine.In 2016 he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicinewww.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.comwww.facebook.com/rvaintegrativewww.instagram.com/rvaintegrativehttps://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMDMentioned in this episode:https://www.drlisao.com/products/urinary-tract-supporthttps://crunchi.com/lisaolszewskihttps://dryfarmwines.com/healthylivingsimpleLMNT: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/lisaolszewski or https://bit.ly/drlisaolmnt Dr. Lisa's Cookbooks:https://www.drlisao.com/ketocookbooksDr. Lisa's Kick Sugar and Keto Courses:https://drlisao.com/kicksugarhttps://www.drlisao.com/ketokickstarterhttps://www.drlisao.com/ketoblueprintCheck out Dr. Lisa O's favorite things at
Covered in this episode:What is hypermobility and the illnesses associated with itWhy is hypermobility associated with so many different health challenges?The common symptoms of hypermobilityHow hypermobility affect Lyme and Mold illnessDr. Aaron Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift.He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the ‘go to' doctor for difficult and hard cases in central Virginia.As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved with over 60 clinical studies, he is the founder of the Virginia Research Center, and currently is serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine.In 2016 he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicinewww.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.comwww.facebook.com/rvaintegrativewww.instagram.com/rvaintegrativehttps://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMDMentioned in this episode:https://www.drlisao.com/products/urinary-tract-supporthttps://crunchi.com/lisaolszewskihttps://dryfarmwines.com/healthylivingsimpleLMNT: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/lisaolszewski or https://bit.ly/drlisaolmnt Dr. Lisa's Cookbooks:https://www.drlisao.com/ketocookbooksDr. Lisa's Kick Sugar and Keto Courses:https://drlisao.com/kicksugarhttps://www.drlisao.com/ketokickstarterhttps://www.drlisao.com/ketoblueprintCheck out Dr. Lisa O's favorite things at drlisao.com/bioMentioned in this episode:Our New Supplement Line Has...
This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features an interview with Ariel Hill-Thomas, a Clinical Research Coordinator with the VCU School of Nursing, for a conversation about the Mindful Moms research study, a multi-year program to support the mental health and well-being among women in the second trimester of pregnancy through the offering of virtual yoga and educational programming. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
In this episode we spoke with Dr. Julie Ellis (Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center/Governor's STEM Academy), Dr. Maggie Hartley (The National WWII Museum in New Orleans), Dr. Therese O'Dea (New Kent County Public Schools), Dr. Kate Puschak (Loudon County Public Schools) & Dr. Erin Sturgis (Virginia Department of Education)about strategies for staffing K-12 schools for student mental health supports. The conversation is based on their capstone report for the VCU School of Education available here: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/edd_capstone/12/ The executive summary is available on the MERC website: https://merc.soe.vcu.edu/projects/mental-health/#Report
This week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Putting the Person in Primary Care. We are talking with Rebecca Etz, Ph.D.: Professor of Family Medicine and Population Health at VCU School of Medicine and Co-Director at The Larry A. Green Center. Our conversation explores upholding the promise of primary care, imagining practical medical solutions, and considering person-focused experience alongside science for better care.Being a doctor is your calling because you couldn't imagine doing anything else. Let's talk about your career goals in medicine. Connect with us and tell us how you dream of practicing medicine. Want to learn more about how we do healthcare? Visit our resource center and check out how we are transforming healthcare. Don't forget to subscribe to ChenMed Rx to receive the latest news and articles from ChenMed.
Conversation with Ericka Crouse, PharmD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, about how aging affects sleep, getting a good night's sleep, and common sleep problems.
This episode pulled together experts from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for a discussion about who takes dual enrollment classes in high school. Guests include: Lori Dwyer (Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at Reynolds Community College), Jenna Lenhardt (Recruitment Specialist for the VCU School of Education), David Naff (MERC Associate Director), Patricia Parker (Director of Transfer Virginia for SCHEV and VCCS), Taylor Reahard (Dual Enrollment Instructor at Goochland High School in Goochland County Public Schools), Allen Riddle (Director of Dual Enrollment at Reynolds Community College), and Addisyn Winston - 12th grade student at Goochland High School in Goochland County Public Schools). Check out the research brief that accompanies this episode here: https://merc.soe.vcu.edu/reports/published-reports/who-takes-dual-enrollment-classes/
The panel, which met Feb. 23, 2022, discussed the impact of systemic racism, the history of the health equity movement, and the crucial role of mentorship. Panelists: Robert A. Winn, MD Guest editor, Cancer History Project; Director and Lipman Chair in Oncology, VCU Massey Cancer Center; Senior associate dean for cancer innovation and professor of pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, VCU School of Medicine Otis W. Brawley, MD Co-editor, Cancer History Project; Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Oncology and Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Edith P. Mitchell, MD Member, President's Cancer Panel; Clinical professor of medicine and medical oncology, Department of Medical Oncology; Director, Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities; Associate director, diversity affairs; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson University John H. Stewart, MD, MBA Professor of surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology; Founding director, LSU Health/LCMC Health Cancer Center A full transcript of this discussion, as well as a video, are available here: https://cancerhistoryproject.com/article/black-history-month-panel-we-need-to-talk-about-justice/
Imagine experiencing the past from a new perspective through the use of technology. The Hidden in Plain Site team offers exactly that by revealing sites in Richmond, Virginia that have been overlooked and forgotten by history. In this podcast, Dontrese Brown, David Waltenbaugh and Dean Browell share how Hidden in Plain Site brings untold stories of the Black experience to life using virtual reality. They describe VR as the “ultimate empathy machine” because of its ability to transport users to a new mindset and discuss how the project started, what it means, and how it can revolutionize education for future generations. --- ABOUT OUR GUESTS Dontrese Brown is relentless in his pursuit of helping others maximize their potential. He is passionate about advancing racial equity through social justice instigation. Brown is the founder of Hidden in Plain Site, co-founder of BROWNBAYLOR™, and Executive Director of the EDGE Center for Career Development at Randolph-Macon College. David Waltenbaugh is a cofounder of Hidden In Plain Site. His experience in immersive media production has taken him around the world. He has worked in multiple industries in production and development of 360 video, spatial audio, and interactive virtual reality. Dean Browell leads Feedback's research as the resident PhD and is passionate about how generations interact online. He is a Board Member of the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) and The Poe Museum. He currently teaches at the VCU School of Business. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RadioPublic | Stitcher FOLLOW US: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at classlink.com.
Dr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift. He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the ‘go to' doctor for difficult and hard cases in central Virginia. As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved with over 60 clinical studies, he is the founder of the Virginia Research Center, and currently is serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine. In 2016 he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine. Show notes and transcript: www.mychildwillthrive.com/one-doctors-journey-adopting-a-child-with-cerebral-palsy-that-changed-his-approach-to-medicine
Feeling exhausted, having difficulty breathing, experiencing brain fog, and having trouble sleeping are just some of the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. But did you know they're also symptoms of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome? I'm joined by Dr. Aaron Hartman, the leading expert in CIRS and Long COVID-19, to talk about these lung diseases, how we can diagnose them, and finally health from them so we can live fuller, happier, healthier lives again. Steps to Treating Someone with CIRS Make a diagnosis Use a binder to get the toxins out of the system Nutritional analysis Increase fiber in the diet About Dr. Aaron Hartman Dr. Aaron Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he and his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy and countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down and confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter and other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift. Dr. Hartman currently holds the following positions: Principal Investigator and Medical Director of Virginia Research Center, President Family Practice Associates, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine, and founder of Richmond Functional Medicine. His fields of clinical expertise include CIRS, Post Lyme Syndrome, CFS/ME, and Long COVID. Dr. Hartman now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle and health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. In This Episode What Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome is [6:45] The most common symptoms of CIRS [8:30] What other diseases fall under CIRS [10:00] Getting a CIRS diagnosis, ordering labs, and treatment options [13:45] What you need to know about Spore Trap Testing [31:00] Where to look to find mold in your home [32:45] Why Vitamin D levels matter when dealing with Long COVID-19 [38:30] The effect of EMFs on CIRS [43:00] How Long COVID-19 can highlight chronic conditions in patients [45:00] The relation between sleep apnea and Long COVID-19 [47:00] Links & Resources Use Code GRAY15 for $300 Off Air Doctor Use Code IMMUNESUPPORT for 10% Off Immune Support Get Your Free Gift: Building Resistance eBook Find Dr. Aaron Hartman Online Follow Dr. Aaron Hartman on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 26: Mysterious Mast Cell Activation Syndrome With Dr. Beth O'hara Episode 73: Aesthetics And Peptides 101 Part 1 With Alexis Yoo Episode 48: Peptides, Nootropics, And Pain Reduction With Dr. Neil Paulvin
Whether with an audience of one, a gathering of hundreds, or an online presence that touches tens of thousands, we all want to captivate people with what we say. Today's show covers the specifics of capturing the attention of others with your words. Join us to learn more! Eva DeVirgilis is an actress and makeup artist. She created a TEDx talk that went viral with nearly one million views. HER Magazine recognized her talk as one of their “Top inspirational TEDtalks to Help You Change Your Life.” Eva has the secret to getting your message so clean, targeted, and engaging that it has the potential to go viral, or at least help you speak in ways that cause people to sit up and take notice. In one-on-one conversations, a boardroom, and groups from 10-10,000, Eva has helpful tips for a tight, focused, engaging message to attract people to you and what you do. She shares specifics about prep work, breathing exercises, and creating your hook. Her coaching is the secret weapon for many top-earning executives, industry leaders, politicians, and influencers, and she empowers many thought leaders to communicate at their highest potential. She brings 20 years of experience in TV, comedy, and business to help you find the creative, passionate, dynamic speaker within you. Eva has taught Creative Presentations at VCU School of Business and loves to help people tell their stories. Show Highlights: How Eva's path unfolded to merge her passions of performing, being a makeup artist, and reaching people around the world with her TEDx talk How Eva's talk helped her become a creative communications consultant to help others share their message Where to begin with any talk or presentation: Think about your audience-- What do you want to make them do? What do you want to make them feel? “Hook them right away, make them feel something, and compel them to action.” How Eva's plan for her TEDx talk narrowed her message to women to forgive themselves, accept themselves, and stop saying, “I'm sorry” What Eva learned from Darren Lacroix and Craig Valentine: “Your audience is always listening to WIIFM radio.” (“What's in it for me?”) The bottom line is that it's all about the audience. How to hook your audience: A short, engaging story A compelling question A shocking fact or statistic A compelling quote An unusual prop Humor What do you want your audience to do and feel? Have an objective that you want them to do (Eva explains how to use action verbs.) Have an objective that you want them to feel (Eva explains what words to use.) Why you need a script for a talk or presentation How to use your voice as a tool to comfort, activate, and engage How to do prep work to center yourself with breathing exercises (4-7-8 breaths) and stretching How to go to your big idea after your hook: Tell the audience why you are there. Use 14 words or less. Keep it simple. (Eva explains how to use Patricia Fripp's formula: “Every _____ can ______ by _____.”) Why your intro should come after the hook and big idea Why you should chunk your main points into three sections: Use the 10-20-30 rule for presentations. “Don't be the sideshow to your slideshow.” Back up your main points with evidence, a personal story, or play. Why your presentation bullet points need to go away How to wrap up with a Q & A by asking, “What questions do you have for me?” How to state your call to action in 14 words or less and use a DTM (drop the mike) statement for your final moment Remember that your final statement is about your audience, especially those who haven't heard you before and may not hear you again. Resources: To find out more about Eva, visit her website: http://www.evadevirgilis.com ( www.EvaDeVirgilis.com) Watch Eva's TEDx talk: https://www.tedxtokyo.com/translated_talk/in-my-chair-a-makeup-artists-perspective-on-beauty/ ( In my chair — a makeup artists perspective on beauty – TEDxTokyo)...
During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff share their most recent adventures. Ashraf interviews David Holland and Randy Engstrom about a recent “Creative Vitality Summit” and interrogates the role of young creatives in the future of the creative economy. Jeff and Ashraf discuss the implications of this work, reclaiming the terminology, and the power in ceding power. In this episode you'll learn: New perspectives to view a once-capitalist “creative economy;” How young creatives are helping to shape the future of the sector; How adults can share or cede power to youth decision-makers in the creative economy. Transcript located here. ABOUT DAVID HOLLAND: The deputy director at WESTAF. Since joining WESTAF, he has co-directed the inaugural Creative Vitality™ Summit; authored “Creative Economies and Economic Recovery;” co-led the redesign of the National Endowment for the Arts' Performing Arts Discovery program in collaboration with regional and national partners; established the Western Arts Advocacy Network; collaborated on developing new equity-focused relief grantmaking programs in the West and the Northern Mariana Islands; spearheaded WESTAF's Arts and the Rural West and Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminars; and secured private and public investment for WESTAF's programs. Holland's prior roles include leadership and senior management positions with the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation, VCU School of the Arts, ART 180, the Latin Ballet of Virginia, Arts & Business, and the UK innovation foundation Nesta. Holland began his career with BOP Consulting, a global consultancy on culture and the creative industries, leading projects for public agencies, universities, and international organizations as a senior consultant. For more than 12 years, he has also offered his services as an independent management consultant, working primarily in the arts and culture field internationally. RANDY ENGSTROM: A passionate advocate and organizer of cultural and community development for over 15 years. He is currently the owner and principal of Third Way Creative, a consulting practice focused on cultural policy, racial equity, and creative economy. He is also Adjunct Faculty at the Seattle University Arts Leadership Program where he teaches cultural policy, advocacy, and resource development. Most recently he served as Director of the Office of Arts and Culture for the City of Seattle where he expanded their investments in granting programs and Public Art, while establishing new programs and policies in arts education, cultural space affordability, and racial equity. He served on the Seattle Arts Commission from 2005-2011, serving one year as Chair. Previously he served as the Founding Director of the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a multimedia/multidisciplinary community space that offers youth and community member's access to arts, technology, and cultural resources. Prior to Youngstown, Randy spent 3 years as the Founding CEO of Static Factory Media, an artist development organization that owned and operated a record label, bar/performance venue, graphic design house, recording studio, and web development business. In 2009 Randy received the Emerging Leader Award from Americans for the Arts and was one of Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40. This episode of Why Change? A Podcast for the Creative Generation was powered by Creative Generation. Produced and Edited by Daniel Stanley. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support
Want to learn how functional medicine fits into the modern healthcare model? On this week's podcast we discuss the in's and out's of functional medicine and how it can be applied to your overall health with Dr. Aaron Hartman. Dr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift. He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the doctor for difficult and hard cases in central Virginia. As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved with over 60 clinical studies, he is the founder of the Virginia Research Center, and currently is serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine. In 2016 he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine. In this episode: His military experience and how he discovered functional medicine His story w/ cerebral palsy + adoption Lightbulb moment when daughter was faced with feeding tube for weight gain The difference between traditional health and functional medicine Best emergency medicine in the world, but the acute care model is lacking in treatments for chronic disease Vitamin D's role in Covid and Pneumonia and the lack of testing being indicative of a bigger problem How gut health is central to wellness How gut health impacts autism, ASD, autoimmunity, metabolic health, cancer, inflammation Why working out over an hour can be a problem The issues with low fat and “low saturated fat” diets Who most American are too unhealthy to fast Why the fasting routine he recommends for women limits exercise Goal is 12-16 hours Introduce exercise at the end of the fast How hypermobility impacts women and what nutrients are more important: Vit C, collagen, B vitamins, trace minerals, zinc, and bone broth How hypermobility can lead to sleep apnea then high blood sugar and cholesterol Used to be EOS type 3 – “Hypermobility spectrum disorder” For Dr. Hartman's Free Guide: https://go.richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/brguide-pod Check out Dr. Hartman's website: www.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.com Find him on Facebook and Instagram @rvaintegrative Follow him on Twitter @aaronhartmanMD Also, here are links to his LinkedIn and Youtube Check out the full episode at: https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/DrHartman Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! Then, send me a screenshot of your positive review to erin@erinskinner.com as a DM on Instagram (erinskinner_rd) . Include a brief description of what you're working on with your health and/or nutrition and I'll send you a free custom meal plan! Also, I'm accepting new clients for functional nutrition! Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit HERE. Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
Have you heard of the terms functional medicine, or integrative and holistic medicine? Today's guest Dr. Aaron Hartman is a specialist in those areas and he came by to explain to us what they are and how the adoption of his children led to the exploration of those fields. We even touch a bit on toxins and long COVID. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great episode!About Dr. Aaron HartmanDr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift.He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the ‘go to' doctor for difficult and hard cases in central Virginia.As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved with over 60 clinical studies, he is the founder of the Virginia Research Center, and currently is serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine.In 2016 he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine.Dr. Hartman's social linkswww.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.com www.facebook.com/rvaintegrativewww.instagram.com/rvaintegrativehttps://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMDLink for Free Gift https://go.richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/brguide-podResilience has become the key concept in 2021 for health and wellness. In this free eBook, Dr. Hartman addresses the foundations of functional medicine and how they can change your health trajectory today.In this guide you'll learn:7 KEYS to the resilience of blue zonesBasic preventative health strategies of functional medicineLifestyle measures to boost your resilience and improve your immune system functionWays to improve your health if you or your loved one have acquired a chronic illnessA new trajectory for your health and wellness!Sponsor Info:The Good Health Candle Companywww.goodhealthcandle.com@goodhealthcandle on Instagram and FacebookThe Good Health Cafe Feedback Formhttps://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-question@thegoodhealthcafe on Instagram and Facebook
With school starting in many states around the country, a lot of parents are wondering if it's safe for their kids to be back in public school especially with the prevalence of the Delta Variant. We talk with Dr. Danny Avula this week to answer many of your COVID-19 questions about this. Dr. Avula is the Virginia State Vaccination Coordinator, as well as, a practicing pediatrician so if anyone can answer these questions it's definitely him! We also talk about why kids have been relatively sparred from high rates of covid and whether or not he expects that to change. Then we discuss the important role of the church in promoting vaccinations. As a practicing Christian, Dr. Avula has some thoughts on this as well!Guest Bio:Dr. Danny Avula is Director of the Richmond City and Henrico County Health Departments. He is a public health physician board certified in pediatrics and preventive medicine, and he continues to practice clinically as a pediatric hospitalist. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he attended the VCU School of Medicine, and completed residencies at VCU and Johns Hopkins University, where he also received a Master's in Public Health. He is an Affiliate Faculty member at VCU, where he regularly serves as an advisor and preceptor to graduate and medical students.Governor McAuliffe appointed Dr. Avula to the State Board of Social Services in 2013 and he served as Board Chair from 2017 to 2019. He is the Immediate Past Chair of the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, and serves on several other community boards. He has been named one of Richmond's "Top Docs" every year from 2013-2019. He is a recent recipient of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Community's Humanitarian Award, and in 2019, he was a Richmond Times Dispatch ‘Person of the Year' honoree.At home, Danny devotes his time to life with his wife and five kids, and to learning how to be a good neighbor in the rapidly changing community of Church Hill, where he has lived for the past fifteen years. His work has been featured nationally by the CDC, The New York Times, NPR, PBS Newshour, Christianity Today, and MSNBC.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)
Welcome to The Sports Docs Podcast with Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan. On each episode we chat about the most recent developments in sports medicine and dissect through all the noise so you know which literature should actually impact your practice. On today's episode we're focusing on return to play after various orthopedic injuries: what factors influence the timing of return, what criteria are used to determine clearance and how this all differs between sports. We're joined today by Dr. Robin West, Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine and head team physician for the Washington Nationals. Dr. West also has 18 years of experience in the National Football League, serving as a physician for both the Pittsburgh Steelers followed by the Washington Football Team. So we're excited to hear her take on this topic of return to play, especially given her experience across a multitude of elite sports. We have some great articles for you today that contribute well to our conversation on returning to sport after musculoskeletal injury. As always, links to all the articles we discuss on this show can be found on our podcast website. The first paper is a systematic review from the May 2019 issue of OJSM titled How Much Do Psychological Factors Affect Lack of Return to Play After ACL Reconstruction? Riley Williams and his team at HSS reported that 65% of athletes who did not return to play after ACL surgery cited a psychological reason for not returning, with fear of reinjury being the most common. Lack of confidence in the knee, depression and lack of interest or motivation were other reasons given. The authors also found that when psychological factors were present there was a prolonged time to return to play, at an average of 17.2 months across the included studies. The next article we'll be discussing also focuses on psychological factors that impact return to sport. From the July issue of AJSM this year, the paper is titled Factor Structure of the Shoulder Instability Return to Sport After Injury Scale. This scale was adapted from the ACL Return to Sport After Injury scale and is designed to measure the psychologic readiness to return to play after a shoulder dislocation. Authors Margie Olds and Kate Webster found that athletes return to sports after a shoulder dislocation relatively quickly, despite reporting high levels of fear and anxiety about reinjury. This may contribute to the high rate of recurrent shoulder instability in this population. Athletes who underwent surgical stabilization had significantly lower fear of reinjury. We are honored to have Dr. Robin West join us for the discussion today. Dr. West is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and is the Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine and President of Inova's Musculoskeletal Service Line. She is an associate professor at VCU School of Medicine and Georgetown University, and currently serves as the head team physician for the Washington Nationals baseball team. Dr. West earned her medical degree from George Washington University, where she also completed her orthopedic residency. She then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. West has extensive experience in the NFL, first as a team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and then head team physician for the Washington Football team. She currently serves on the board of directors of the NFL Physicians Society and NFL Scouting Medical Committee.
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Learn about Donate Life Month and a Pharmacists' (Dr. Tyler Tinkham's)role in Solid Organ Transplants (SOT)as special co-host Mike LaPorte and I interview Patricia Dean. Patricia is a 2-time liver transplant recipient at VCUHealth and has made it her mission to clear the transplant waiting list after her life-saving surgery. To do this, she became the Community Education Coordinator at LifeNet Health, an organization providing organ, eye and tissue donation education throughout the community. Their goal is to drive every Virginian to the registry, and OVERxDOSE is more than happy to help them complete their mission by covering some of the myths surrounding organ donation. But, this isn't possible without YOU! In honor of Donate Life Month, and with support from the Theta Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity at VCU School of Pharmacy, we're trying to make Paticria's dream a reality. Here's how you can help: 1.) Register to become a Donor in your state: https://www.donatelife.net/ 2.)Send your registration confirmation email to ndlm.overxdose@gmail.com 3.) Fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYVS-JGOSpr2S3JpKmxsPxSjKRlVmpzB9NoIUcwWVmoUF8PA/viewform If you are already registered in your state you can still enter the raffle. Just re-register and send your confirmation to that email, and fill out the survey. And if you really want to help raise #AWARxENESS on this important healthcare topic, consider sharing the episode with friends, colleagues, and family. Doing so will help to dispel some of the myths surrounding organ donation. And, if you're feeling generous, consider leaving a rating and review on what you want to hear in Part 2, when we learn even more about a pharmacist's role in SOT. I know it's been awhile since you last heard form me, but it's good to be back and I strive to keep making this podcast something beneficial and entertaining, so keep the feedback coming. As always, stay AWARxE, stay Healthy, and don't OVERxDOSE. With care, Dvid Dent LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: REGISTER: https://www.donatelife.net/ SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYVS-JGOSpr2S3JpKmxsPxSjKRlVmpzB9NoIUcwWVmoUF8PA/viewform SOT RESOURCES: https://www.vcuhealth.org/hume-lee-transplant-center Don't miss another episode by following me on my socials - Links in the Podcast Description.
We spoke with Dr. Virginia Palencia from the VCU School of Education about her dissertation research focused on access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Study reveals vitamin C is key to preventing stroke and promoting heart health University of Rennes (France), March 12, 2021 Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in regulating immune function and supporting overall immune health. But recent studies suggest that it may also hold the key to stroke prevention and better heart health in the long run. In one such study, scientists from the Rennes University Hospital in France compared the vitamin C levels of 65 hemorrhagic stroke patients to those of healthy participants. They found that vitamin C levels were greatly lower in stroke patients. They also identified high blood pressure as a leading risk factor for stroke. Lead researcher and neurologist Stephane Vannier said that the link between vitamin C depletion and a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke could be associated with the role of vitamin C in blood pressure regulation. In the future, these findings could aid scientists when studying the effects of vitamin C supplementation on the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, added Vannier. The study appeared online in the journal Neurology. Low vitamin C levels linked to increased stroke risk Vannier and his colleagues studied the vitamin C levels of 65 participants who had experienced a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) or hemorrhagic stroke. This life-threatening type of stroke occurs when there is bleeding within the brain tissue itself. High blood pressure and head trauma are common causes of ICH. The study also included 65 healthy controls. When the researchers studied both groups’ vitamin C levels, they found that only 41 percent had a normal vitamin C status of more than 38 micromoles per liter (umol/L). On the other hand, 45 percent of all participants had depleted vitamin C levels (11–38 umol/L), while another 14 percent were deficient in the nutrient (less than 11 umol/L). The researchers identified high blood pressure, alcohol consumption and being overweight as some of the top risk factors for ICH. Interestingly, participants who had high blood pressure had depleted vitamin C levels. Furthermore, the researchers discovered that stroke patients with normal vitamin C status spent significantly less time (9.8 days) in the neurology care unit than stroke patients with depleted vitamin C levels (18.2 days). Vannier suggested that the longer hospital stay could be the consequence of complication-related infections or delayed healing due to vitamin C deficiency. However, further studies are needed to confirm this theory. Overall, the findings expose a link between vitamin C depletion and increased stroke risk. To maintain healthy vitamin C levels, Vannier recommends taking 120 milligrams (mg) of the vitamin daily. Vitamin C itself can be found in several plant-based foods, including citrus fruits, black currants and parsley. Simply eating vitamin C-rich foods as part of a balanced diet should keep one’s vitamin C levels within the normal range. Red meat consumption linked to earlier onset of girls' menstrual cycles University of Michigan, March 10, 2021 Girls who eat red meat often start their periods on average five months earlier than those who don't. Conversely, girls who consume fatty fish like tuna and sardines more than once a week have their first menstrual cycle, or menarche, significantly later than those who eat it once a month or less, according to research by the University of Michigan. The investigators from the U-M School of Public Health measured the usual diet of 456 girls 5-to-12 years old in Bogota, Colombia, before they had started menstruating. The girls were then followed for just under six years. During this time, they were asked whether they had had their first period. The girls were part of the Bogota School Children Cohort, a longitudinal research project that has examined many issues of nutrition and health. Red meat consumed by the girls ranged from less than four times a week to twice a day. The girls who ate the most red meat started their periods at a median age of 12 years 3 months, whereas those who ate it less frequently started at 12 years 8 months. Those who ate fatty fish most frequently began at 12 years 6 months. Five months may not sound like a lot but it is a significant number when talking about a population study, the researchers said. "It is an important difference because it is associated with the risk of disease later in life," said first author Erica Jansen, a doctoral candidate in the U-M School of Public Health. "It is significant because few dietary factors are known to affect the timing of puberty. This finding may also contribute to explain why red meat intake early in life is related to increased risk of breast cancer later in life." In addition to breast cancer, early onset of puberty has been associated with heart disease, obesity and type II diabetes. "We cannot conclude that there is necessarily a causal role of red meat on onset of puberty from this study. However, there is a mounting body of evidence suggesting that excessive intake of red meat at different stages of life is related to a number of adverse health outcomes, especially to getting some types of cancer," said senior author Dr. Eduardo Villamor, professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health. Villamor noted that earlier puberty also often results in other public health concerns such as earlier sexual activity, teen pregnancy, and alcohol and tobacco use. Other studies have shown a link between consuming animal protein and advanced puberty, and examined the role of red meat on disease, but this is the first to specifically look at red meat intake in childhood and early menarche. "Although animal protein intake during childhood is important for growth and development, some sources of animal protein may be healthier than others," Villamor said. "We don't know what specific components of red meat could cause early menarche. It could be the protein or some micronutrients naturally present in red meat, byproducts that are created during manufacturing or packaging of cured meats or during cooking, or substances that are fed to cattle." Mindfulness program in campus dorms, groups improved students' mental health University of Washington, March 11, 2021 As experts nationwide point to a mental health crisis among teens and young adults, a pilot program teaching mindfulness and coping techniques to students at the University of Washington has helped lower stress and improve emotional well-being. New studies by the psychology researchers who created the program find that the strategies, offered first in residence halls and later through classes and other organized campus groups, have provided participants with successful methods for coping with stress, managing their emotions and learning self-compassion. Researchers say the results show the potential for preventive mental health services offered in an accessible, peer-group environment. "This program is not a substitute for campus mental health services for students. But with a preventive program, our goal is to reduce general distress in college students and hopefully prevent need for increased or more intensive services," said Liliana Lengua, psychology professor and director of the Center for Child and Family Well-Being at the UW. Recent studies of the program's rollout point to its success. Results from the program's first year, when it was offered in 2017-2018 in residence halls on the UW's Seattle campus, were published March 10 in Anxiety, Stress & Coping. Results of its second year, provided during the 2019-2020 academic year by trained university staff in campus settings such as classes and student organizations, were published Feb. 12 in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Student participants reported significant improvements in their psychological well-being that lasted three months after the sessions ended. During the pandemic -- with millions of young people studying remotely -- the importance of teen and college student mental health has grown. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 young adultsbetween the ages of 18 and 24 has considered suicide in the past year, while separate studies of college students in recent months have found more than 70% report serious distress. But even before the pandemic, campuses nationwide were reporting high levels of student stress and anxiety, with college mental health directors noting need for services that far outpaced availability. Academic demands, financial pressures, social tumult and, especially among first-year students, the transition to campus life all affect student mental health. Against this backdrop, the authors decided to come up with a short intervention at the UW that would provide real-world coping strategies in an environment that students could access easily -- without an appointment or any fee, in the casual atmosphere of a group, and where they already live, study or socialize. The program, called Be REAL, or Resilient Attitudes and Living, combined traditional cognitive behavioral coping strategies -- such as planning, positive reframing and acceptance -- with mindfulness practices focused on regulating breathing, meditation and accessing feelings of compassion, tolerance and gratitude toward oneself and others. By having staff who are already working with student in various settings offer the program, it can potentially reach more students. "The idea behind Be REAL was to have a new model to promote student well-being and mental health. Traditional counseling systems are unlikely to keep pace with demand, so we wanted to think of a program that could be delivered more broadly by nonclinical staff members," said Robyn Long, director of community programs and training for the Center for Child and Family Well-Being. The first year, 208 students signed up for the program across three academic quarters. Facilitators trained in mindfulness techniques led six evening sessions at four residence halls. Among the more than 80% of students who attended the majority of the sessions, results from pre- and post-surveys showed significant improvements in mindfulness and self-compassion, greater resilience and lower stress. These findings held steady in a three-month follow-up survey of participants. Those results led to the expansion of the program to other campus settings, with associated university staff -- from the recreation department, for example, as well as those connected to student organizations -- voluntarily trained in the Be REAL program. This approach aimed to reach additional students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in spaces they already frequent. Of the 271 students who enrolled in Be REAL programming, 116 agreed to participate in the study; more than half were students of color. Researchers found results that were similar to the residence hall study, especially regarding stress and emotional regulation. In their comments on post-study surveys, students reported using meditation and breathing techniques to help focus or calm down, and developing habits to handle stress. The results raised other issues that researchers are exploring further, such as whether providing the lessons in a class that students take for credit creates more of a perceived burden -- and thus, leaves less of an impact -- than sessions in which students simply choose to participate. A new, ongoing study is examining how about 100 university staff from all three UW campuses, trained in offering the program remotely, along with still more students, respond to the techniques for improving mental health. Those results may suggest opportunities for students and staff alike to benefit from the strategies in a range of environments, on any college campus, and to possibly change a campus culture around supporting student well-being. The Center for Child and Family Well-Being is collaborating with the UW Resilience Lab to expand the program and facilitator training to staff. "Expanding Be REAL to promote staff well-being and training is important because their work, especially with the pandemic, can be stressful," Long said. "They've even shared how the practices are shifting their interactions with children and loved ones at home. Our expansion of the program goes beyond individual well-being -- it's also about strengthening our community on campus." Vitamin B12 reduces amyloid beta proteotoxicity University of Delaware, March 11, 2021 According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the following quote sourced from biorxiv.org: “Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with no effective treatment. Diet, as a modifiable risk factor for AD, could potentially be targeted to slow disease onset and progression. “However, complexity of the human diet and indirect effects of the microbiome make it challenging to identify protective nutrients. Multiple factors contribute to AD pathogenesis including amyloid beta (A{beta}) deposition, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress. “Here we used Caenorhabditis elegans to define the impact of diet on A{beta} proteotoxicity. “We discovered that dietary vitamin B12 alleviated mitochondrial fragmentation, bioenergetic defects, and oxidative stress, delaying A{beta}-induced paralysis without affecting A{beta} accumulation. Vitamin B12 had this protective effect by acting as a cofactor for methionine synthase rather than as an antioxidant. Vitamin supplementation of B12 deficient adult A{beta} animals was beneficial, demonstrating potential for vitamin B12 as a therapy to target pathogenic features of AD triggered by both aging and proteotoxic stress.” This preprint has not been peer-reviewed. Study shows that inhaling a common manufacturing material – carbon nanotubules -- could inadvertently injure the brain Virginia Commonwealth University, March 8, 2021 Virginia Commonwealth University researchers in a multi-institutional collaboration are uncovering the degree to which inhalation of carbon nanotubes—a novel manufacturing material used to make anything from tennis rackets to spacecraft parts—could unintentionally cause neurological disease. Carbon nanotubes are smaller than a human hair, but they are stronger than steel and are shown to effectively conduct electricity and heat. While these fibers have many practical applications, they should be handled with care by workers in the manufacturing sector, according to recent findings by Andrew Ottens, Ph.D., an associate professor of anatomy and neurobiology in the VCU School of Medicine; the Ottens Group research lab; investigators from the University of New Mexico; and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. With assistance from a $1.9 million four-year grant from NIOSH divided between VCU and UNM, researchers from both institutions have found that inhalation of carbon nanotubes causes inflammation in the brain. Previous research has shown that chronic neuroinflammation is linked to neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, dementia and hemorrhagic strokes. "Inhalation-induced neuroinflammation is presently a hot area of study as a causal factor in the development of neurodegenerative disease, leaving open the possibility that working with these compounds and inhaling them may contribute to later neurological ailment," Ottens said. The study's most recent findings were published in a paper this winter by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The neuroinflammatory effects of inhaled carbon nanotubes show close links between the respiratory and vascular systems, and the brain. Ottens and his partners concluded carbon nanotubes indirectly cause neuroinflammation by negatively impacting the lungs and blood. When carbon nanotubes enter the lung, the smallest fibers bury deep into the tissue. Researchers saw that similar to other irritants, the embedded fibers cause lung inflammation. What is novel about the study is that it expands knowledge of how lung inflammation caused by small particulates leads to neuroinflammation. "There are many studies out there that conclude that you can get lung inflammation from breathing in particulate. It could be from the smoke of burning wood or consuming cigarette smoke," Ottens said. "The mystery was how this affects other organ systems such as the brain. That's what wasn't clear." Ottens said other researchers proposed the particulate escapes from the inflamed lungs into the blood. It was thought this would damage blood vessels, leading to a break in the blood-brain barrier (a blood vessel lining that protects the brain from outside substances), allowing particulates into the brain. But this isn't completely the case. Ottens and his partners demonstrated the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier in animal test cases, but it wasn't caused by the particulate directly invading the brain. The researchers found the lung inflammation triggered a biochemical change in the blood, which caused the blood-brain barrier to open. "The lung serves as a barrier, with our NIOSH colleagues showing that only 0.001 percent of inhaled nanotubes make it to the brain." Ottens said. "This raised the hypothesis that inflammation in the lung alternatively causes the release of bioactive factors into the blood, which then impact the blood-brain barrier." Normally, very few substances apart from sugar and oxygen permeate the blood-brain barrier. When the barrier broke during the test cases, substances inherent in blood leaked into the brain, such as albumin—the most common protein found in blood. With the barrier disrupted, the brain's immune responses kicked into overdrive. Glial cells, which make up the brain's primary defense against biological threats, gathered around the leaky blood vessels to neutralize the threat. While clean-up by immune cells is necessary, the associated neuroinflammation may become detrimental, Ottens said. Investigators have shown that such inflammation can prime the brain's immune cells to be more easily activated in the future, possibly leading to chronic neurodegeneration. It is this substantial inflammation that has researchers questioning the degree to which exposure to carbon nanotubes may lead to neurological disease. To get a better idea about how carbon nanotubes impact workers, investigators are working to determine airborne levels of the particulate in manufacturing facilities. The team is also developing blood-based biomarkers that would gauge the biological response that an individual may have after inhaling the particulate matter. "We hope that this study can contribute to thresholds and guidelines for the safe use of carbon nanotubes in the industry, and provide diagnostics to assess worker's health, for example, in case of an accident," Ottens said. "As a neuroscientist whose particular interest is toxicity pathways, it is very exciting to see the potential impact in terms of the safe commercialization of these materials and understanding the risk factors associated with different levels of exposure." Diet high in healthful plant-based food may reduce risk of stroke by 10% Harvard School of Public Health, March 11, 2021 Eating a healthy, plant-based diet that includes foods like vegetables, whole grains and beans, and decreasing intakes of less healthy foods like refined grains or added sugars may reduce your risk of having a stroke by up to 10%, according to a study published in the March 10, 2021, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found a diet high in quality plant-based foods may reduce your risk of having an ischemic stroke. An ischemic stroke is associated with a blockage of blood flow to the brain and is the most common type of stroke. The study found no link between the diet and hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures. "Many studies already show that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of all kinds of diseases, from heart disease to diabetes," said study author Megu Baden, M.D., Ph.D., of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in Boston, Mass. "We wanted to find out if there is an association between this kind of healthy diet and stroke risk." The study involved 209,508 people who did not have cardiovascular disease or cancer at the start of the study. Researchers followed the participants for more than 25 years. Every two to four years, participants completed a questionnaire that asked how often, on average, they ate more than 110 foods over the previous year. Researchers divided the participants into five groups based on the quality of their diet, specifically, higher amounts of plant-based foods, without excluding all animal foods. For example, people with the highest healthy plant-based diets had, on average, 12 servings of healthy plant-based foods like leafy greens, fruits, whole grains, beans and vegetable oils per day, compared to those with the lowest quality diets, who averaged seven and a half servings per day. When it came to less healthy plant-based foods, such as refined grains and vegetables with high glycemic indexes like corn and potatoes, the people with the healthiest diet had, on average, three servings per day compared to six and a half servings for those with the lowest quality diets. As for meat and dairy, the group with the healthiest diet averaged three and a half servings per day, compared to six servings per day for those with the lowest quality diets. During the study, 6,241 people had strokes, including 3,015 who had ischemic strokes and 853 who had hemorrhagic strokes. The type of stroke was not known for the rest of the people. Compared to people who ate the fewest healthful plant-based foods, people who ate the most had a 10% lower risk of having a stroke. When looking at type of stroke, compared to people who ate the fewest healthful plant-based foods, people in the group who ate the most showed about an 8% lower risk for ischemic stroke. Researchers found no difference in risk for hemorrhagic stroke. Also of note, researchers found no association between a vegetarian diet and risk of stroke, although the number of cases was small. "We believe those differences may be because of the differences in the quality of plant-based foods that people consumed," Baden said. "A vegetarian diet high in less healthy plant-based foods, such as refined grains, added sugars and fats, is one example of how the quality of some so-called 'healthy' diets differ. Our findings have important public health implications as future nutrition policies to lower stroke risk should take the quality of food into consideration." A limitation of the study is that all the participants were health professionals and were predominantly white people, which means the results may not apply to the general population. "Although the stroke type was not known in more than a third of the people with stroke, the consistency of the findings for lower risk of ischemic stroke and the lower risk of total stroke in those eating a plant-based diet--and since previous research shows that ischemic stroke accounts for about 85% of all strokes--these results are reassuring," Baden said. Invasive weed may help treat some human diseases, researchers find Hiroshima University (Japan), March 8, 2021 Native to the southeastern United States, a weedy grass has spread northward to Canada and also made its way to Australia and Japan. Andropogon virginicus grows densely packed and up to seven feet tall, disrupting growth patterns of other plants and competing for resources. When burned, it grows back stronger. There is no way to effectively remove the weed once it has invaded. But there might be a way to use it to human advantage. An international team of researchers has found that A. virginicus extracts appear to be effective against several human diseases, including diabetes and cancer. The results were published on Dec. 31, 2020, in a special issue of Plants, titled "Biological Activities of Plant Extracts." "A. virginicus is an invasive weed that seriously threatens agricultural production and economics worldwide," said paper author Tran Dang Xuan, associate professor in the Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program in the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering at Hiroshima University. "However, no solution efficiently utilizing and tackling this plant has been found yet. In this paper, we highlight the potential application of A. virginicus extracts in future medicinal production and therapeutics of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and blood cancer, which can deal with both crop protection and human health concerns." Researchers found high levels of flavonoids in the samples they extracted from the weed. These plant chemicals have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to Xuan. When tested against a variety of cell lines, the extracted plant chemicals bonded to free radicals, preventing damage to the cells. At skin level, this helps prevent age spots by inhibiting a protein called tyrosinase. Among other, deeper healthful actions, this bonding also helps prevent knock-on cellular actions that can lead to type 2 diabetes. The team also specifically applied the extracted chemicals to a line of chronic myelogenous leukemia, a rare blood cancer. The extract appeared to kill off the cancer cells. Xuan said the researchers plan to establish a comprehensive process to isolate and purify the compounds responsible for known biological properties, as well as work to identify new uses. They will further test the therapeutical effects of the compounds, with the eventual goal of preparing functional pharmaceuticals for human use. "Although A. virginicus has been considered a harmful invasive species without economic value, its extracts are promising sources of antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-tyrosinase, and antitumor agents," Xuan said.
Holly Price Alford is the Interim Director of Inclusion and Equity for the VCU School of the Arts and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising. She holds degrees in both Fashion Design and in Costume design. Holly’s research emphasis is on how minority cultures influence fashion globally as well as 20th and 21st century fashion icons. Holly has presented and exhibited her work nationally and internationally, as far away as Denmark, Australia, Hong Kong, and Qatar. She has, also, been interviewed by national publications as well as international publications in countries such as China, Poland, and Britain. She has been interviewed by the British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) for its news series on how hip-hop has influenced American youth to expose their underwear, as well as several times by the Associated Press on historical fashion icons and issues. She is the author of the fifth, sixth, and soon to be seventh editions of “Who’s Who in Fashion” for Bloomsbury Publishers, the leading publisher of Fashion textbooks and she has had several papers published. Most recently, her paper entitled “The Criminalization for the Saggy Pant” was published in a book entitled Fashion and Crime by Joanne Tourney through IB Taurus, London in 2020.
Born and raised in RVA, Emma Manis is a fashion designer, stylist, social media content creator, and creative director who has over 6 years of experience after completing a degree in Fashion from VCU School of the Arts. Emma is also the owner of EVOLVE - a womenswear company dedicated to erasing beauty standards by creating a space where clothing can be worn by anyone, as she continues to shatter industry norms with the belief that Beauty Has No Limits. Follow Emma on Instagram Follow EVOLVE
Good morning, RVA! It’s 25 °F, and it snowed! It’s cold, the roads look a mess, and you can expect more winter precipitation—probably in the form of freezing rain—tomorrow. It’s going to be an actual winter weekend! Please, if you’ve got to leave your house and get in a car, be careful and take it slow.Because it’s Richmond, area schools are closed: Richmond Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools, and Chesterfield County Public Schools.Also of note: City and County offices are closed, and GRTC is (at this moment) operating on snow routes.Water coolerAs of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 3,699 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealthand 26 new deaths as a result of the virus. VDH reports 565 new cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 338, Henrico: 136, and Richmond: 91). Since this pandemic began, 717 people have died in the Richmond region.As you can see from the stacked graph, cases have dropped and leveled out a bit but hospitalizations are doing something entirely different. I don’t know what that means, but I’ve got my eye on that percentage of hospital beds occupied graph, though. With all of the vaccine news, I haven’t written about percent positive in a long time, and guess what? It’s still really bad (although rapidly improving). Across the Commonwealth just over 10% of tests are coming back positive, with similar numbers locally (Richmond: 7.4%, Henrico: 9.3%, and Chesterfield: 11.8%). This is boring to write about, but we know what works to contain this virus—masks, distance, working from home—but it’s such a hard message to communicate after folks have been doing the same dang thing for almost an entire year. Hope is on the horizon, but don’t lose focus with the finish line in sight (aka don’t get lazy and catch the 'rona right before your opportunity to get vaccinated).Just a bit of vaccine news today, although I expect to have a bunch more for you on Tuesday. From RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras’s email it sounds like this weekend’s inclement weather has pushed an RPS vaccination event to next weekend. I mention it just to connect the dots between local vaccination efforts and the Governor’s recent request that all schools offer some sort of in-person learning by March 15th.Yesterday, the Mayor gave his State of the City address in a pre-recorded format that you can watch at your leisure over on the City’s YouTube channel. The State of the City is a time for the Mayor to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and outline priorities for the next year (usually priorities illustrated in the impending budget). Despite a pandemic, recession, and general uncertainty all around, the Mayor still managed to squeeze in some exciting things which we can look forward to. Most exciting to me: The City has secured a grant from DRPT to paint the Pulse’s bus-only lanes red! I felt real and deep sadness a bunch of years ago when I learned our brand new BRT would not have red lanes. It’s a best practice, and such a cheap and easy way to keep cars out of transit-only lanes and keep buses moving faster. I’m very happy to see that on the agenda, and it sounds like the administration will submit an ordinance to accept the money from DRPT later this month. Also up my alley is “a new bikeshare program,” which I will believe when and only when I see it. But I like the language the mayor’s using here: “We plan to pilot the program with bike share stations near the most populous public housing communities after robust community engagement.” The City’s Office of Sustainability has a good Instagram post up detailing some of the high-level prioritiesand Chris Suarez at the Richmond Times-Dispatch has a more in-depth recap.Rezoning news! Jonathan Spiers at Richmond BizSense reports that the City wants to rezone “Greater Scott’s Addition,” which is what they call the area around the Diamond. As you might have guessed, Richmond 300 (our newly-adopted master plan) recommends this rezoning. As you might have also guessed, in order for VCU, the City, and the State to begin building the “VCU Athletic Village” out that way, they need to rezone the area. This will help speed up the process by allowing developers to build denser, mixeder-use projects without needing to get a trillion SUPs (Special Use Permits). Sounds like the City’s Planning Commission will take a look at this next week.Episode three of Black Space Matters, the video series hosted by Duron Chavis and the ICA, is out and available for your enqueueing. This week Chavis talks with Daryl Fraser, a licensed clinical social worker, professor at the VCU School of Social Work, and the former president of the Richmond Association of Black Social Workers. Make some time and check it out.I guess I will just link to impeachment.fyieach morning until this whole thing is over (which should be soon!). The trial is fascinatingly depressing, and this email coverage of it is just deep enough to make me feel informed yet not overwhelmed with despair remembering the events of January 6th. Yesterday, the House Managers wrapped up their arguments, and today at noon the remnants of Trump’s legal team begin their defense. Should be a spectacle.Logistical note! Monday is a State holiday, and, as such, I’ll take the morning to get some much needed rest. I hope you have a wonderful and warm weekend. Until Tuesday!This morning’s longreadThe Curse of the Buried TreasureBuried treasure and just deserts!But some detectorists make discoveries that are immensely valuable, both to collectors of antiquities and to historians, for whom a single buried coin can help illuminate the past. Scanning the environs of King’s Hall Hill, the men suddenly picked up a signal on their devices. They dug into the red-brown soil, and three feet down they started to uncover a thrilling cache of objects: a gold arm bangle in the shape of a snake consuming its own tail; a pendant made from a crystal sphere banded by delicately wrought gold; a gold ring patterned with octagonal facets; a silver ingot measuring close to three inches in length; and, stuck together in a solid clod of earth, what appeared to be hundreds of fragile silver coins.If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.Picture of the DayAn empty, idyllic lot at 53 Rodman Road.
“I always think about careers as some mixture of careful career planning and then leaving tremendous amounts of space for serendipity,” says Dr. Peter Buckley, whose career as a researcher, a physician, academic leader, and health system leader includes membership on the Board of Directors of the Association of American Medical Colleges. In this episode of Raise the Line, Dr. Buckley shares with Shiv Gaglani how he became drawn to psychiatry, academic leadership, and the issue of schizophrenia, specifically, and discusses the increased importance of mental healthcare now as a result of COVID. What are the changes that VCU School of Medicine has had to make due to the pandemic, and which of those are here to stay? What is behind the increase in medical school enrollments and med school philanthropic giving? Tune in to discover answers to these questions, Dr. Buckley's advice to students, and his optimistic take on the ongoing transformation of the healthcare industry in America.
Brad Malin is Co-founder and CEO of CompanionCBD, Serial entrepreneur, former athlete, proud single dad two my awesome daughters and two golden doodlesWhere can you find Brad: Companioncbd.comFB: Companion CBDInsta: Companion.CBDCoupon code-LGBTpetsPet therapy: the relationship between LGBTQ owners and pets - Big ThinkSince 2018, an ongoing study at the VCU School of Social Work has been analyzing the way pets impact the lives of young LGBTQ individuals.We added questions about experiences with pets during the pandemic because we wanted to expand our focus to understand how pets might support gender and sexual minority youth who were forced to live at home in a family environment that might not affirm their identity."In a study with the older LGBTQ+ community:over 59 percent of participants reported that they have pets and described them in affectionate terms, often referring to them as family. Many individuals classified their pets as "supportive" either by offering companionship or keeping them active and socializing. Many participants explained that their pets help them cope with some form of physical or mental health condition.
Brad Malin is Co-founder and CEO of CompanionCBD, Serial entrepreneur, former athlete, proud single dad two my awesome daughters and two golden doodlesWhere can you find Brad: Companioncbd.comFB: Companion CBDInsta: Companion.CBDCoupon code-LGBTpetsPet therapy: the relationship between LGBTQ owners and pets - Big ThinkSince 2018, an ongoing study at the VCU School of Social Work has been analyzing the way pets impact the lives of young LGBTQ individuals.We added questions about experiences with pets during the pandemic because we wanted to expand our focus to understand how pets might support gender and sexual minority youth who were forced to live at home in a family environment that might not affirm their identity."In a study with the older LGBTQ+ community:over 59 percent of participants reported that they have pets and described them in affectionate terms, often referring to them as family. Many individuals classified their pets as "supportive" either by offering companionship or keeping them active and socializing. Many participants explained that their pets help them cope with some form of physical or mental health condition.
Tomika Ferguson (Assistant Professor, VCU School of Education, George Hewan (Assistant Principal, Fairfax), Alison Koenka(Assistant Professor, VCU School of Education), Amy Jefferson (PhD Student, VCU School of Education), John Marshall (Principal, Henrico) David Naff (MERC Assistant Director), and Morgan Saxby(Elementary School Teacher, Chesterfield)from the MERC Equitable Access and Support for Advanced Coursework study team discuss the importance of ensuring that all students have access to accelerated learning opportunities throughout K12. We provide key takeaways from the literature as well as an overview of our collaborative research design for this MERC study.
Join Tony Mandarich for episode #006 featuring special guest, Dr. David Cifu, Senior Traumatic Brain injury specialist, Veterans Health Administration and Associate Dean of Innovation and Systems . David Cifu, MD is an internationally academic leader and innovator who specializes in initiating, developing, fostering and leading small and large-scale collaborations across the research, clinical, education and philanthropic arenas to create knowledge, add value and build opportunities. He is the Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration in the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, and the Chairman and Herman J. Flax, MD Endowed Professor (tenured) of the Department of PM&R at VCU-School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He is also Chief of PM&R Services for the VCU Health System and Founding Director of the VCU-Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering (CERSE). He is the Senior TBI Specialist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has been funded on 47 research grants for over $245 million, including currently serving as Principal Investigator of the VA/DoD $112.2 million Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC) since 2013. In his more than 30 years as an academic physiatrist, he has delivered more than 575 regional, national and international lectures, published more than 225 scientific articles and 65 abstracts, and co-authored or edited 35 books and book chapters. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the premiere line of texts in the field of PM&R, “Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,” including the 5th Edition Textbook (2015), 1st Edition Handbook (2017) and upcoming 6th Edition textbook (2020).. Join Tony for a discussion about David’s incredible work and innovations. For more information on Dr. David Cifu please visit: medschool.vcu.edu/expertise/detail.html?id=dcifu For more information on Dr. David Cifu visit: vcuhealth.org For information on Tony Mandarich visit: https://www.tonymandarich.com/index For information on the One Man's Ethos Podcast visit: https://www.onemansethos.com/ For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit: https://www.theabstractdoctors.com/ For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at: https://www.theabstractathlete.com/
Dr. Z and Dr. Mike sit down with legendary sickle cell physician Dr. Wally Smith from VCU School of Medicine. Wally R. Smith, MD is the first recipient of The Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professor of Sickle Cell Disease. He also serves as the Vice-Chairman for Research of the Division of General Internal Medicine, and is the former Scientific Director of the Center on Health Disparities at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has authored over 100 publications, and served as an investigator on over 50 externally funded grants and contracts, including principal investigator on 26 federal or foundation-funded grants and contracts. Dr. Smith is an experienced implementation scientist and an expert in clinical and health services research in sickle cell disease. He’s a badass. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features an interview with Jay Pham, a 34-year-old Vietnamese immigrant, married father of five, and fourth-year medical student at the VCU School of Medicine who recently learned he will be staying at VCU Health for his radiology residency. During the conversation, Pham discusses his path to medicine, his family, and what inspired his interest in radiology. Send questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter using the hashtag #PatientsComeFirst
Chris Fauerbach is a Director & Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, Adjust Professor at VCU School of Engineering, and expert hobby farmer. DETAILED BIO:Chris is a technologist through and through. He has found a passion for cybersecurity through personal development and a history of startup life. He is currently a Director and Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, one of the country's largest banks. He is a Richmond native and holds his Masters in Information Technology from Virginia Tech. Chris is also an Adjunct Professor at VCU, where he teaches a group of 25 seniors Advanced Programming. Previously, as VP of Engineering at Perch Security, Chris lead the engineering efforts to build the first community sharing platform for cyber intelligence and actual network sightings. Not only does Chris have a passion for building things as an engineer, but he has a passion for mentoring and advising through his teaching, blogging, and podcasts. https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E03AQFYcG9a07exmg/profile-displayphoto-shrink_200_200/0?e=1588204800&v=beta&t=RMx5qt5hTgp8LUEQLcZMyLKKDtDnkL6akBzYwegJEBE
In 2009, physician, researcher, and science writer, Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, published his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. In it, he describes the story of cancer as a human story marked by ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also hubris, paternalism, and misperception. On November 13, 2019, a panel of physicians and researchers from the VCU Massey Cancer Center discussed the impact of Mukherjee’s book and the groundbreaking advances in cancer research, treatment, and prevention that has emerged during the past decade. A reception will follow the lecture. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Ross Mackenzie — Retired Syndicated Columnist and Editor of the Editorial Pages of The Richmond News Leader and the Richmond Times-Dispatch MODERATOR: Peter F. Buckley, M.D. — Dean, VCU School of Medicine PANEL: Walter Lawrence, M.D. — Founding Director, VCU Massey Cancer Center Steven Grant, M.D. — Shirley Carter and Sture Gordon Olsson Chair in Cancer Research; Professor and Eminent Scholar, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine; Associate Director for Translational Research, VCU Massey Cancer Center; Program Co-Leader, Developmental Therapeutics John M McCarty, M.D. — Professor of Medicine, G. Watson James Endowed Professor of Hematology; Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Medical Director, Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program; Medical Director, Cellular Therapeutics Laboratory; VCU Massey Cancer Center This was the third program in our Health in History Series, a partnership between the MCV Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and sponsored by the Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/radiohealthjournal/RHJ_19-31A.mp3 Traumatic brain injury can profoundly change the injured in personality and temperament, as well as physically and cognitively. Spouses bear the brunt of these changes to the point many feel like they’re living with a stranger. Two experts and the spouse of a TBI victim discuss the many ways life changes after an injury and what can help to get them through the ordeal. Guests: Megan Horst, wife of TBI survivor Dr. Lori Weisman, psychotherapist, educator specializing in TBI Dr. Jeffrey Scott Kreutzer, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VCU School of Medicine Links for more information: “Are You My Husband?” – New York Times LoriWeisman.com Jeffrey S. Kreutzer, PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University Written/produced by Morgan Kelly A RADIO HEALTH JOURNAL & VIEWPOINTS INTERN, STUDENT AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY learn more
In this episode of Abstract we discussed the final report from our Achieving Racial Equity in School Disciplinary Policies and Practices MERC study, titled "Understanding Racial Inequity in School Discipline Across the Richmond Region." The episode featured (left to right) Brian Maltby (Disciplinary Hearing Review Officer for Hanover County Public Schools), David Naff (Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation for MERC), Marcie Terry (Principal from Chesterfield County Public Schools), and Ashlee Lester (research assistant and PhD candidate from the VCU School of Education). We discussed the findings of the study, what we learned along the way as a research and study team, and how we hope this report will help inform research, policy, and practice in school discipline. The full report is available at merc.soe.vcu.edu/reports.
A century ago—at the height of World War I—history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. The disease claimed more lives in twenty-four weeks than AIDS has claimed in thirty-seven years, and more than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision between modern science and epidemic disease. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John M. Barry is an award-winning and New York Times best-selling author whose book The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History was named the year’s outstanding book on science or medicine by The National Academies of Science’s in 2004. After weaving together a dramatic story of triumph amid tragedy in the face of a global pandemic, Barry will join a panel of specialists from the VCU School of Medicine who will discuss the role they are playing today in the research, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. MODERATOR: Peter Buckley, M.D. – Dean, VCU School of Medicine, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, VCU Health System PANEL MEMBERS: John M. Barry – Distinguished Scholar at Tulane's Bywater Institute and adjunct professor at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Gonzalo Martin Llorens Bearman, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P., F.S.H.E.A., F.I.D.S.A. – Chair, Division of Infectious Diseases, VCU School of Medicine, Richard P. Wenzel Professor of Internal Medicine Hospital Epidemiologist, VCU Health System Michael Donnenberg, M.D. – Senior Associate Dean for Research and Research Training, VCU School of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine and of Microbiology and Immunology This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation and is cosponsored with the MCV Foundation.
Mobile technology is constantly evolving the way that nurses and physicians are interacting with the health care consumer. From making appointments to viewing lab results and even communicating through telehealth technology, mobile strategies are constantly evolving to put the patient first. But navigating these strategies can be especially difficult in academic medical centers, where leaders are not only providing care to patients, but are shaping the minds of future leaders in health care. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Colin Banas, an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and the chief medical informatics officer at the VCU School of Medicine. Both HIMSS and AMDIS recently named Dr. Banas the 2018 Physician Executive Leader of the Year. He discusses what a mobile technology strategy looks like in a health care setting.
As a part of the Professional Development for Success in Culturally Diverse Schools MERC study, we spoke with teachers engaged in action research projects in their classrooms focused on culturally responsive practices. Check out our conversation with Cindy Sinanian and Solitia Wilson from Hanover County Public Schools, Jenny Smith from Henrico County Public Schools, and Hillary Parkhouse from the VCU School of Education about how teachers can capitalize on the opportunity of increasing diversity in their classrooms.
Fifty years ago, cutting-edge science intersected with human drama and changed the course of medical history. The Medical College of Virginia in Richmond was situated squarely in the path of the race to the first successful human heart transplant. And now, it’s history. On March 14, 2018, at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, a panel of VCU Health transplant surgeons discussed Donald McRae’s book, "Every Second Counts", which details the critical role that the late Dr. Richard Lower and the Medical College of Virginia played in the events leading up to the first human heart transplant in December 1967 and the first human heart transplant by Dr. Lower at MCV in May 1968. The panel highlighted innovations in human organ transplantation during the past 50 years. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Charles F. Bryan, Jr., Ph.D. — President & CEO Emeritus, Virginia Historical Society; member of MCV Foundation Board of Trustees MODERATOR: Peter F. Buckley, M.D. — Dean, VCU School of Medicine; Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, VCU Health PANEL MEMBERS: Vigneshwar Kasirajan, M.D. — Stuart McGuire Professor and Department Chair, VCU Department of Surgery, VCU School of Medicine Marlon F. Levy, M.D. — David M. Hume Endowed Chair in Surgery, VCU School of Medicine; Professor and Chair, Division of Transplant Surgery; Director, Hume-Lee Transplant Center Keyur Shah, M.D. — Section Chief of Heart Failure, Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support, Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology, VCU School of Medicine Daniel G. Tang, M.D. — Richard R. Lower, M.D. Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, VCU School of Medicine; Surgical Director, Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Support This lecture was made possible by a generous grant from Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation.
My job is to introduce you to modern women leaving their unique stains on the world. Yes, some might say color the world, but that always feels somewhat pithy to me. Stains are what you get when you’re out there taking action - sometimes the gritty, messy kind. Semantics aside, I have the pleasure of connecting with Kishau Rogers this week. Kishau has been an active (and awarded!) practitioner, contributor, and business leader in the computer science and information technology industry for over 23 years. Her mission is to develop impactful, innovative solutions to complex problems and gnarly business challenges. She is also the founder & CEO of Websmith, Inc. Kishau has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NFIB, JavaWorld, and other national publications. She is fiercely committed to STEM and using tech for social good. To further both of those aims, Kishau actively serves on advisory boards with institutions such as VCU School of Engineering, Think of Us and WAAW Foundation. She is also recent recipient of the NAWBO Wells Fargo STEM Award and the Lyn McDermid Community Impact Award. [Swoon.] Admittedly, I’m fan-girling over Kishau a bit, but did manage to pull it together. When uttered the words “making thinking sexy again,” I practically vibrated with excitement, gratitude and inspiration. We talked in depth about bringing critical thinking back. We also geeked out on machine learning, internal expectations, hating mediocrity, burning out, the complexity of hustle + push and how she turned it around, plus the power of knowing when to quit. This episode is Inspiring (yes, with a capital I) and empowering for all you frazzled femmes out there. Bust out your smartphones, and start listening already. Check out the full show notes for this episode at: https://www.vitalcorpswellness.com/blog/lvcs-0036-kishau-rogers
On this episode of the Your Financial Pharmacist podcast, we continue our month-long focus on how couples can work together to manage their finances. In Episode 34, we interview Ellen & Ethan Ko who chronicle their journey walking through the valley of debt as a young couple, how they have managed to work together through financial hard times and what they are doing differently to be on the path towards financial freedom. Ellen is a 3rd year pharmacy student at VCU School of Pharmacy and Ethan is a physician that is trained in internal medicine with a subspecialty in nephrology. Featured on the Show How I Built This with Guy Raz: NPR The White Coat Investor (WCI) Podcast Mint
In his second year as Dean of the VCU School of Education, Dr. Daire is leading a school that seeks to encourage educational researchers to conduct their work with an eye on community impact and equip teachers for service in urban, high-poverty public school settings. We spoke with him about how teacher preparation programs are evolving and the future of community-engaged education research.
Conversation with Ericka Crouse, PharmD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, about aging and sleep, common sleep problems, and tips to get a good night's sleep.
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