Podcasts about Vital signs

What makes a church spiritually healthy? In this message from Acts 2:41–47, Pastor Blake looks at the birth of the early church and River Oak's four measures of health: following completely, changing continuously, living generously, and multiplying disciples. The early church was devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, prayer, generosity, and mission — and the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.Scripture References:Acts 2:41–47Acts 21 TimothyGalatiansRevelation2 Peter 1:16–21Exodus 32Psalm 1273 John1 CorinthiansMatthew 28At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word.  We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://riveroakchurch.org/give/Support the show

Suffering, grief and death are inescapable components of human experience. Confronting such hardship, says poet Vincent Casaregola, can be a way to embrace life and find meaning. His 2025 collection, “Vital Signs,” explores the trauma that stems from illness, injury and violence. In this encore episode originally aired in Jan. 2026, Casaregola reflects on lessons from pandemics throughout human history, the need for awareness and empathy to address issues like homelessness and gun violence, and how writing about trauma has helped him navigate his own grief.

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Most organizations have an incident response plan, but how well would it hold up if your normal communication channels suddenly couldn't be trusted? In this episode, we dive into a nationwide healthcare cybersecurity exercise that challenged participants to think beyond compliance and technical defenses, exposing just how critical preparation, collaboration, and secure communication become during a large-scale cyber crisis. Along the way, a surprising real-world AI development reminds us that tomorrow's threats may arrive sooner than anyone expects. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/572

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Want to learn how to grow in the art of Scripture meditation? We should, because the degree to which we meditate on scripture is the degree to which we are growing in our relationship with God. This weeks message will aid that process.

What is needed for spiritual health? This week we consider one of the key elements missing in the church today.

This week we explore the importance of understanding and following your heart as an important element of discerning God's will. This message will explore commonly held ideas about the role of our feelings in gaining clarity about the direction God is calling us to move towards.

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In this special episode, Rip shares a preview of Vital Signs: Real Food. Real Medicine. Real Change., Plant Strong's upcoming CME-focused conference for healthcare providers who want to bring the power of whole-food, plant-based nutrition into real-world clinical care.This is not just another conference. Vital Signs is about helping doctors, nurses, dietitians, health coaches, and medical professionals build confidence in the evidence so they can walk into the exam room and talk about food with clarity, conviction, and hope.And here's why that matters: most providers see roughly 1,000 patients a year. Each of those patients eats three meals a day. That means every provider we reach with this message has the potential to influence nearly one million meals.One million meals.That is the power of changing the confidence of one healthcare provider. That is the power of putting real food, real evidence, and real tools into the hands of the people patients already trust.In this preview, Rip begins with the gap in medical education: providers receive thousands of hours of training in diagnosing, prescribing, and managing disease, yet most are taught very little about food as a clinical tool. And yet so much of what walks through the door every day — heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, fatigue, and loss of vitality — is deeply connected to diet and lifestyle.This conversation asks a better clinical question:What would change if food was treated as part of the prescription?You'll hear from physicians who are using lifestyle medicine in real clinical settings, beginning with cardiologist Dr. Brian Asbill, who shares a powerful patient case that changed the way he practiced medicine. His story shows that food as medicine is not simply about “eating better.” It can be a therapeutic intervention that moves risk factors, restores hope, and helps patients understand that their bodies can respond.From there, Dr. Laurie Marbas, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, brings the conversation into the realities of primary care. She shares how providers can begin a food-as-medicine conversation inside a 15-minute visit, how to avoid overwhelming patients, and how one practical, specific recommendation can plant a seed for meaningful change.Next, Dr. Sunny Sharma shares what changed when he went from physician to patient after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. His experience deepened his empathy, strengthened his belief in prevention, and reminded him that patients are not just lab values. They are people carrying fear, stress, family responsibilities, habits, barriers, and hope.The conversation then turns to the provider side of the exam room with Dr. Kristin Kelber, a physician in Cleveland who now practices lifestyle medicine full time. Dr. Kelber speaks to provider burnout, moral distress, and the joy that can return to medicine when clinicians are equipped to help patients truly reclaim their health.Finally, Rip closes the faculty portion with a special message from his father, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., whose decades of work have helped reshape what is possible in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Esselstyn speaks directly to providers about nutrition, cardiovascular disease, patient empowerment, and the importance of helping patients become the locus of control in their own health.What you'll hear in this episode is a compressed version of what Plant Strong is building atVital Signs 2026, taking place October 18–20 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.At the full event, providers will go deeper into cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, behavior change, patient resistance, provider burnout, implementation, whole plant-centered meals, peer exchange, and the practical tools needed to bring lifestyle medicine into real patient care.This episode is also a call to action for the Plant Strong community.So many listeners ask, “Where can I find a provider who supports my decision to use a plant-based lifestyle in pursuit of better health?”One powerful answer is this: help us reach the providers who already care for you.Share this episode with your doctor, cardiologist, nurse practitioner, dietitian, health coach, or healthcare team. Invite them into this conversation. Encourage them to attend Vital Signs.Because if we want to move the needle in healthcare, we have to help the people inside healthcare feel empowered to prescribe one of the most powerful medicines on the planet: plants.Learn more about Vital Signs:https://plantstrongevents.com/VitalSignsWatch the Conference Preview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/U42ySRuG4gw

Pastor Zach Vestnys' teaching from our series through the book of 3 John titled "Vital Signs"Teaching Text: 3 John

Show Notes  Pediatric vital signs are more than numbers on a monitor — they are part of a larger clinical picture that includes development, physiology, behavior, medical complexity and careful observation. In this episode of Acute Conversations, host Dr. Leo Arguelles is joined by Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, PhD, CRT, CCS, and Dawn Drumm, PT, DHSc, two contributors to the new Pediatric Vital Signs Guide. Together, they discuss how the resource came to life, why collaboration across APTA Acute Care, the Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, and pediatric clinicians was essential, and how the guide can support therapists across settings. Ashley and Dawn share the challenges of building a practical document from variable pediatric references, the importance of using the guide alongside clinical reasoning, and why pediatric knowledge matters even for therapists who primarily treat adults. From infants in the NICU to adults living with congenital conditions, this episode highlights the need to think across the lifespan. Today's Guests: Dawn Drumm PT, DHSc ddrumm@luriechildrens.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-drumm-b141b455/ IG: drummdawn Ashley Parish PT, DPT, PhD, CRT, CCS ashbrown@uab.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-parish-pt-dpt-phd-crt-ccs-b98b60273/ IG: ashleyparish_pt Guest Quotes: 18:31 Ashley “ What we came up with originally, and Dawn will probably laugh, it’s a massive- massive document. It was a textbook. And we were like- … “Yeah, we gotta shave this down and make it like a guide people can actually use in clinic practice.” 21:05 Dawn “First look at the document, it’s a great overview of just the lifespan within a pediatric lens. And so honing in on those first few areas of content, it just gives you kind of basics. Heart rate through the lifespan, your, respiratory rate… I think that beginning section is really important to highlight so that way you’re getting your foundational guidance that way.” 28:51 Ashley “ If you specifically wanna go into acute care peds, sometimes it’s difficult to find a job because there aren’t as many pediatric hospitals as there are adult hospitals, so just hang in there if it’s really hard for you to get on at first. Get experience in acute care. That always looks really good if you go from an adult hospital to a pediatric hospital. But those jobs do open up, so just be patient if you can’t find one right out of school ’cause no one likes to leave pediatric acute care. It’s the best setting.” Rapid Responses:  What's your favorite color scrubs to wear while you’re at work? Ashley “ Oh, since I’m a peds therapist, it’s always fun, bright colors. I would say Barney purple is my favorite set. Barney purple.” Dawn “ Okay. So sadly, we don’t actually have to wear scrubs at work. Oh, wow … and we don’t have a color. But I feel like physical therapy was always blue. We always were like- … blue at county, Going with my basic blue.”  You know you’re an acute care therapist when… Ashley “You have a distain for purewicks.” Dawn “ You've have changed more diapers than you would probably like. Yes. So getting down- In both adult and pediatrics, right? Both. Oh, yes … you can’t get away without poop talk.” Links: Pediatric Vital Sign Interpretation in Acute Care Guide 2025 https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/24/7681/xml https://www.sralab.org/research/labs/max-nader-rto/projects/intervention-promote-motor-development-infants

This week on Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz welcome publisher, writer, community-builder, and lifelong Rush fan Deb Ross for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about parenting, fandom, cultural literacy, and the power of Rush to connect generations.Deb shares the story of discovering Rush through Hold Your Fire in 1987, why “Marathon” and “Vital Signs” became life-guiding songs, and how Neil Peart's lyrics helped shape both her career and her philosophy on raising kids. The gang dives deep into her viral article “Why You Should Take Your Kids to See the Rock Band Rush — and How to Prepare,” including “Take Your Daughter to Rush Day,” pre-concert educational binders, and the surreal moment Alex Lifeson personally emailed her after seeing her TV segment.The conversation also explores Rush fandom as a global community, the emotional impact of the upcoming tour, the authenticity of Geddy, Alex, and Neil, why live music matters more than ever in the age of AI and algorithms, and how Rush fans became the very people society once underestimated.Along the way:Martin from Argentina returns to the loreChaz explains his concert parenting strategy: “If somebody falls in the parking lot, don't make eye contact”Schatz defends real live music against fake internet nonsenseDeb connects Rush fandom to sociology, parenting, and social capitalEverybody gets emotional about Madison Square Garden and the passage of timeIt's thoughtful, funny, deeply Rushian, and packed with the kind of humanity that makes this fan community unlike any other.Rush on.SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Elliot Justin on TechRing: The Future of Male Vital Signs Elliot Justin, MD, CEO and Founder of FirmTechFirmTech is dedicated to advancing sexual wellness through sophisticated wearable technology designed to monitor the "vital signs" of essential vascular health. The company's inaugural suite of products focuses on male physiological performance, providing men and their physicians with the objective data necessary to monitor, manage, and potentially reverse the progression of erectile dysfunction (ED).Under Dr. Justin's leadership, the FirmTech team developed the TechRing—a transformative device engineered to optimize "erectile fitness." By providing actionable data, the TechRing encourages proactive engagement with both sexual and cardiovascular health. As urologists often internalize, the penis serves as a "canary in the coal mine" for broader cardiovascular wellness; FirmTech brings this diagnostic insight directly to the consumer.To date, FirmTech has documented over 136,000 erectile events across a user base of nearly 4,000 men. The TechRing is currently utilized by global researchers to better understand male physiology. A significant finding from this data suggests that the primary cause of ED is often age-related venous leak—a condition that can frequently be managed with a high-performance erection ring.In addition to the TechRing, FirmTech has distributed over 20,000 units of the MaxPR and Performance Ring, designed to sustain performance and enhance physiological response. The company is currently transitioning into its second phase of growth, which includes expanding these diagnostic and wellness benefits to women's health.FirmTech's innovations have earned prestigious international accolades, including:Second Place: 2023 CES/Showstoppers (Health, Wellness, and Innovation)Winner: 2023 Most Innovative Product of the Year (XBIZ)Dr. Elliot Justin is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a veteran consultant in healthcare technology, focusing on erectile neuromodulation, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. With 25 years of clinical practice and ER directorship, Dr. Justin is a serial entrepreneur who has founded seven healthcare companies—exiting four successfully.His notable ventures include SwiftMD (founded in 2004 as one of the industry's earliest telemedicine platforms) and Pegasus Emergency Group, which staffed over 30 emergency departments nationwide. Dr. Justin continues to serve as an advisor to various startups in the telemedicine and medical technology sectors.Tags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideasWebsite and social media links:https://myfirmtech.comhttps://www.instagram.com/myfirmtech/https://x.com/myfirmtechhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-justin-md/Explore our Sponsors:Newsly: Download the app at newsly.me and use promo code “GHOST” for a free one-month premium subscription.PodMatch: Find the best guests for your show at https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost

A couple weeks ago, Michał Nedoszytko placed third globally at Anthropic's hackathon out of 13,000 participants. He was the head of cardiology at a hospital in Brussels at the time. Now he is Clinical Scientist at Abridge. On this episode of Vital Signs, Nikhil and I sat down with Abridge's CEO Shiv Rao and Michal to chat about how the hire came together, what changed with Opus 4.6 that let a cardiologist ship a working MVP in 40 minutes, and where they both think clinical AI goes next.   (0:00) Intro (0:19) Hackathon Fame (3:52) Shiv Recruits Mahal (6:30) Doctors Who Code (9:07) Prototypes vs Production (10:26) Regulation and Partnerships (13:00) Customization vs Reliability (15:59) AI Native Company Ops (19:29) Healthcare in 10 Years (21:08) Admin vs Clinical AI (24:47) Payers and Prior Auth (29:48) Training Doctors for AI (35:19) Context, Autonomy, and Demand (40:40) Pre-visit Workflows and Triage   Out-Of-Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/

When we go to the doctor, the first things they check are our vitals—heart rate, blood pressure, temperature. What we don't often think about are our spiritual vital signs. Just like our physical health, if our spiritual vitals start declining, we're in trouble! We must ask God to search our hearts and reveal to us what needs to change so that we can grow in relationship with Him.

Message from Jason Smith on April 19, 2026

GovCon finds itself in a strange situation where the Homeland Security Department does not have a budget and is in a shutdown, but the three immigration agencies are still operating with some funds. How is that possible? Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, joins Nick and Ross for this episode to lay out how that is and the DHS funding lapse's myriad impacts on industry and society. Their conversation then turns to what contractors are seeking to learn and understand from the U.S. government's very public breakup with Anthropic, which will take months to complete, and what to watch for next in the Federal Acquisition Regulation overhaul effort. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is far from the only policy item contractors should pay attention to in 2026, as Kostro explains. Trump's new DHS nominee promises some changes, adequate staffing amid shutdown-induced departures CISA to furlough most of its workforce under impending DHS shutdown Path to averting a shutdown remains elusive as lawmakers debate DHS funding Microsoft takes Anthropic's side in DOD fight, warns it sets a new precedent WT 360: Nextgov/FCW's Alexandra Kelley on the government's breakup with Anthropic Anthropic sues over a dozen federal agencies and government leaders The FAR overhaul rewrote the rules, but now comes the hard part The hardest part of FAR reform is culture, not the rules GSA set to begin its rulemaking push for the FAR overhaul Small businesses face upheaval under the acquisition overhaul and agency cuts

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Welton Bonner preaches Colossians 1:1-14 at River City Baptist Church in Richmond, VA on March 15, 2026. For more information or to get in touch, please visit https://rivercityrichmond.org.

https://teachhoops.com/ In the era of "Moneyball" basketball, it is easy to get buried under a mountain of data. However, for most high school and youth coaches, "Actionable Analytics" are the only ones that matter. You don't need a Ph.D. in statistics; you need to track the four or five metrics that have the highest correlation with winning. The "Granddaddy" of these is Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$). Unlike standard field goal percentage, $eFG%$ accounts for the fact that a three-point shot is worth 50% more than a two-point shot. If your team shoots 40% from three, your $eFG%$ is 60%—the same as shooting 60% from two. By tracking this, you can objectively prove to your players why "rhythm threes" and "rim finishes" are the lifeblood of your offense. Beyond shooting, you must master the "Four Factors" of Basketball Success, originally popularized by Dean Oliver. These four metrics typically account for about 95% of the variance in winning: Shooting ($eFG%$) – The most important factor (40% weight). Turnovers (TO%) – How often you give the ball away without a shot (25% weight). Rebounding (ORB%) – How many of your own misses you recover (20% weight). Free Throws (FT Rate) – How often you get to the line and make them (15% weight). If you "win" three out of these four categories in a game, your win probability is over 80%. In the mid-season January grind, use these factors to "Diagnose the Disease." If you are losing games despite shooting well, look at your TO%. Are you "beating yourselves" before the ball even hits the rim? Finally, don't ignore the "Culture Analytics" or "Hustle Stats." These are the metrics that don't always show up in a standard box score but drive your program's "Internal Engine." Track things like "Kills" (three consecutive defensive stops), Deflections, and "Paint Touches." A "Paint Touch"—whether via post-up or dribble drive—is one of the highest predictors of offensive efficiency because it collapses the defense and creates "Long-Closeout" opportunities for your shooters. Use your TeachHoops member calls to "audit" your stat-keeping: are you tracking "fluff," or are you tracking the behaviors that lead to "The W"? By turning the "invisible" into the "visible," you create a data-driven culture of accountability. Basketball analytics, eFG%, Four Factors of basketball, coaching statistics, basketball IQ, player development, high school basketball, youth basketball, offensive efficiency, defensive stops, basketball strategy, turnover rate, rebounding percentage, coach development, team culture, Dean Oliver basketball, paint touches, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, athletic leadership, data-driven coaching. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vital Signs of a Spirit-Filled ChurchActs 2:42-47Teacher: Pastor Tommy BaileyDate: March 1, 2026In Acts 2:42-47, Luke pauses the whirlwind narrative of the early church to pull back the curtain on the ordinary, day-to-day life of a community transformed by the Spirit of God. What he reveals are the vital signs of a church that had come alive. A people hungry for God's Word, bound together in deep fellowship, radiating with worship of God, and devoted to prayer. Right in the middle of a culture known for its moral decay and lust for power, this peculiar band of believers lived in a way that was both strange and compelling to the watching world.Join Pastor Tommy as we explore what it looks like when the Holy Spirit shapes a community from the inside out. Their devotion was the natural overflow of hearts that had been cut to the core by the gospel of Jesus. The same Spirit who set that young church ablaze is still doing His transforming work today.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

A rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone buried parts of North Carolina in record snow, knocked out power, halted travel, and canceled flights, as bitter Arctic air pushed rare freezing temperatures and snow flurries into Florida. The U.S. government is partially shut down, and House Speaker Mike John (R-La.) said he's confident that he has enough republican votes to end it by at least Feb. 3. An American envoy arrived in Caracas as plans moved forward to reopen the U.S. embassy. President Donald Trump signaled warmer ties, and possible oil cooperation after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. It's America's most consumed beverage: according to a 2025 report, Americans drink more coffee than they do bottled water. However, is coffee ultimately good for our health? Vital Signs' Brendon Fallon presents the views of two nutrition-specialist doctors on coffee. A new exhibition at the British Museum is rethinking the samurai: from warriors to artists and leaders. The surprising history is being revealed, including the powerful role of women.

Sean and Andy are joined by Marco and Luke of the UK collective Angry Workers of the World, here to discuss their practical activity and intellectual output since the publication of Class Power on Zero Hours several years ago. They also present their relatively new healthcare industry project whose publication Vital Signs seeks to analyze how medical labor, in all its industrial diversity and its day-to-day struggles, might prefigure a world where our class has taken responsibility for production and reproduction of society.This is a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion with fellow workers who are grappling with the biggest questions facing our class at the moment. If you're interested in their project or starting something similar where you live and work they have asked especially healthcare workers in the US to reach out to collaborate with them at Vital Signs.To become a patron and support our work go to www.patreon.com/thiswreckageSong: Megadeath - Angry Again

Today's podcast will feature 2 medical horror stories. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- "Injection Site" --  A man's worst nightmare begins when he experiences severe pain in his shoulder (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt5j9VFQotk)#1 -- "Clocked Out" -- After a man falls ill at work, doctors find that his condition is so rare that it has only been documented 3 times in the last century (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLfmex7hEQU) For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.