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In North Texas alone, an estimated 800,000 people are not certain where their next meal will come from. That’s enough to fill eight large football stadiums. This is called Food Insecurity, and it is obviously a big Human Side of Healthcare, because how we eat affects our entire well-being. Matt Dufrene, Vice President of Blue Zones Project/North Texas Healthy Communities, joins us to discuss the impact of this and what is being done to help offset it.
Periodically, we like to talk to people inside healthcare of how and why they chose this profession. Hospitals are such a significant economic contributor to their communities, wherever they are located.
Michael Sanborn, President at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth joins us to talk about why he became a pharmacist before a hospital President.
If you have ever had a herniated or compressed disc, you know how painful it can be. Perhaps one of the most painful things we can experience. Dr. Alexander Satin, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Medical City Frisco joins us to talk about some of the treatment options and considerations for anyone who may be experiencing this, or know of someone who is.
There is a new study of approximately 7,800 people that indicates walking at a pace of 40 steps per minute may help significantly offset symptoms of dementia. The secret is the blood flow to the brain. Dr. Alla Al-Habib, Neurologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano stops by to tell us about this exciting new understanding of the benefit of regular exercise.
Did you know there is a direct correlation to cholesterol and gall stones? Painful gall stones and even gall bladder removal can be prevented, mostly from diet. Listen as Dr. Scott Bloemendal, General Surgeon at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, discusses how to take better care of this important, and often overlooked, organ in our body.
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and we are joined by Dr. Scott Perry, Head of Neurosciences at Cook Children’s to discuss this disease that affects 1 in 26 Americans, on average.
It’s flu season and this year we may have an upper hand because of what happened this summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Dr. Shawn Riley is Regional Medical Director at CareNow Urgent Care in North Texas and he stops by to talk about all aspects of the 2022-23 flu season.
Did you know that if you look away in your car for just five seconds at highway speeds, you cover 100 yards - the distance of a football field? Cathy Glenn, Injury Prevention Trauma Outreach Coordinator at Texas Health Dallas offers excellent tips and reminders to hopefully help save lives this holiday season.
In this week’s show, we do a deep-drive into pneumonia. Not only is it seasonal and on the increase now, but many respiratory infections can deteriorate into it if left untreated. Pneumonia often affects the elderly and infants, and you’ll find out why as we talk to Dr. Michael Tolle, Family Medicine physician at Texas Health Dallas and Texas Health Family Care, a member of Texas Health Physicians Group.
Crohn’s Disease is something many American’s live with as a chronic illness. Sometimes it is genetic, but it can be debilitating and serious. Dr. Tasneem Ahmed, Gastroenterology at Texas Health Digestive Specialists in Plano joins us to explain the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn’s Disease.
Fall is cold and flu season, but one illness that our kids are prone to - and they can bring home to the whole family - is strep throat. This is not generally a serious illness, but if we understand it, hopefully we can better prevent it.
Dr. Curtis H. Johnson, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Medical City North Hills joins us for a conversation about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of strep throat.
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in America, and cholesterol building up in our arteries is a leading factor. Dr. Brandie Williams, Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists in Stephenville gives us an excellent education on some things we may not have realized about cholesterol and preventing heart disease.
The Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council honors the two healthcare heroes who were senselessly lost to a criminal shooting last weekend at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Our hearts and prayers go to the families and staff, who are grieving these two loved ones and co-workers.
JPS Health Network is launching a new Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and Dr. Alan L. Podawiltz, Chair of Psychiatry at JPS stops by to tell us more about it and why it is so necessary in North Texas.
Next we examine the HPV vaccine with Dr. Jason Terk, MD, Pediatrician at Cook Children’s Keller Parkway. Dr. Terk offers his opinions on why this is such an important vaccine to consider. As with any medical procedure, always consult your ow pediatrician or primary care physician.
The holiday season is upon us. Fall is in the air in North Texas. The Texas State Fair is winding down. Halloween is around the corner. Mary Harrell, RN, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator at Medical City Dallas and Medical City Children’s Hospital joins us with a conversation about how to keep our kids safe during trick-or-treating, and much more through the holidays.
Then, you’d be surprised where one of the most frequent sports injuries occurs. Our hips!
Dr. John Christoforetti, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialist at Texas Health Hospital Frisco and with Texas Health Physicians Group joins us to talk about the latest treatment options.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so we are delighted to have Janet St. James b ack with us again. Janet spent about 25 years coming into our living rooms every day as a journalist at WFAA Channel 8 News. Now, she is Asst. Vice President, PR and Media Communications at Medical City Healthcare and stops by to tell us how she is doing with her journey with breast cancer.
Then, we travel over to Children’s Health to visit with Dr. Kimberly Goodspeed, Pediatric neurologist at Children’s Health & Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The topic is Autism, and whether your child may have symptoms or not, you will learn some new things that might surprise you about this disease that reflects some of the most up-to-date information and research.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America and to honor all of our ladies who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer, we are featuring two women this month who have encouraging stories to tell.
This week, Christina Mintner, Senior Vice President of Population Health & HOMES at Parkland Health joins us to tell her story that began in 2015. She is cancer-free today and loves to encourage women who are following in this journey behind her.
Then we are delighted to have Dr. Dante Burgos back (he was part of our 9/11 special show). Dr. Burgos is Medical Director at Medical City McKinney Behavioral Health Services and has some excellent tips for North Texas families who are dealing with the overhanging stress of sending their kids back to school this fall.
September is Sepsis awareness month and to recognize this we are talking to Ryan Reid, RN Clinical Program Coordinator, Parkland Health and Jessica Aguilar, RN Clinical Sepsis RN at JPS Health Network to discuss the aspects of how sepsis can sneak up without warning and be deadly.
Next we talk about not only our heart, but the health of our entire vascular system with Dr. Michael Siah, Vascular Surgeon/Limb Salvage Specialist at Texas Health Dallas.
September is Sepsis awareness month and to recognize this we are talking to Ryan Reid, RN Clinical Program Coordinator, Parkland Health and Jessica Aguilar, RN Clinical Sepsis RN at JPS Health Network to discuss the aspects of how sepsis can sneak up without warning and be deadly.
Next we talk about not only our heart, but the health of our entire vascular system with Dr. Michael Siah, Vascular Surgeon/Limb Salvage Specialist at Texas Health Dallas.
Legendary Hall-of-Fame baseball announcer Eric Nadel joins us to talk about an incident that happened to him while calling an away game that could have jeopardized his vision permanently. He developed a retina tear on the road and wasn’t prepared for what followed.
Then, we welcome Dr. Brian Lima, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Medical City Heart Hospital back to the program. This time, we’re not talking about heart transplants per se, rather the incredible story how Dr. Lima went from immigrating to the US with his family to becoming a heart surgeon. The story is so dramatic, he wrote a book “Heart to Beat” available from all major book retailers.
Legendary Hall-of-Fame baseball announcer Eric Nadel joins us to talk about an incident that happened to him while calling an away game that could have jeopardized his vision permanently. He developed a retina tear on the road and wasn’t prepared for what followed.
Then, we welcome Dr. Brian Lima, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Medical City Heart Hospital back to the program. This time, we’re not talking about heart transplants per se, rather the incredible story how Dr. Lima went from immigrating to the US with his family to becoming a heart surgeon. The story is so dramatic, he wrote a book “Heart to Beat” available from all major book retailers.
In this special commemorative episode of the Human Side of Healthcare, we dedicate the program in memory of those who died both on 9-11 twenty-one years ago, and to the over one million Americans who died from the Covid 19 pandemic.
Joining us to talk about dealing with stress, anxiety and healthy coping mechanisms are two local psychiatrists who are both leaders in their fields.
In the first half of the show, Dr. Dante Burgos, Medical Director at Medical City McKinney Behavioral Health Services talks primarily about how we adults can addresses these new stressors in our lives.
For the second half, we turn our focus on our precious children with Dr. Fuad Khan, Chief of Integrated Behavioral Health at Parkland Health.
In this special commemorative episode of the Human Side of Healthcare, we dedicate the program in memory of those who died both on 9-11 twenty-one years ago, and to the over one million Americans who died from the Covid 19 pandemic.
Joining us to talk about dealing with stress, anxiety and healthy coping mechanisms are two local psychiatrists who are both leaders in their fields.
In the first half of the show, Dr. Dante Burgos, Medical Director at Medical City McKinney Behavioral Health Services talks primarily about how we adults can addresses these new stressors in our lives.
For the second half, we turn our focus on our precious children with Dr. Fuad Khan, Chief of Integrated Behavioral Health at Parkland Health.
Cook Children’s Medical Center is incorporating something you probably wouldn’t think of related to healthcare that is having a profound impact on the kids (patients), their families, and the staff. It is truly a triple-win. Dogs!
Currently there are six dogs in their program, and we’re going to learn about it from Laura Sonefeld, Facility Dog Program Coordinator at Cook Children’s.
Next we are talking with Liz Petty, MPH, Public Health Educator, North Texas Poison Center at Parkland Health about a topic that comes up often this time of year - poisoning in the home.
Liz is a wealth of information if something happens related to harmful chemicals. The North Texas Poison Center's number is 1-800-222-1222 and they are happy to help if you or a family member has been exposed to a toxin that is potentially causing a reaction.
This week we explore a relatively new brain surgery procedure called “LITT.” Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy is allowing neurosurgeons to go where no-one has gone before.
We round out neurosurgery month talking to Dr. Anita Bhansali, Neurosurgeon/Spine Surgeon at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth (and with Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice).
She is a wealth of information, not only on LITT, but on why this continues to be one of the most cutting edge technological specialties of medicine.
She even has some good advice for young people who might be wondering if they have what it takes to pursue a career in healthcare.
Then we talk to two people about the Parkland BioTel Social Work Program. This is a cooperative effort that now adds social work to a program that has been operating in DFW since 1975.
This program is designed to assist frequent users of EMS who may not be in need of emergency medical care but could be helped by referral to various community social services resources. Paramedics who encounter these patients can contact BioTel to enlist support from BioTel’s social worker.
We are delighted to welcome to the program, Katie Afflerbach, LCSW, Biotel Social Work Manager, Parkland Health and Deputy Fire Chief Brian Staples from the Mesquite Fire Department.
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Spina Bifida is a spinal development disease that can be identified before birth, with a new surgical pre-delivery technique to try to correct it. And, Spina Bifida Occulta is a milder form that affects spinal alignment. Dr. Shyam Kishan, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at Medical City Children’s Hospital stops by to tell us all about Spina Bifida.
There’s a program that was developed after the Boston Marathon bombing that trains citizens on how to administer emergency trauma assistance to literally help stop someone from bleeding to death in the event of an emergency. This can range from automobile accidents to some of the all-too-familiar tragedies we see nearly every day somewhere in our country.
Crystal Perry, Trauma Program Director at Medical City Denton tells us about the program and how you can participate.
Finally, Katherine Yoder, VP of Governmental Relations, Legislative Affairs at Parkland Health talks with Steve about the upcoming legislative agenda, and particularly how it might affect healthcare in North Texas.
August is neurosurgery month and we have two guests to help us understand more of this vast frontier in medicine.
Strokes on any metric are consistently one of the top causes of death in America and in Texas. Stroke awareness is a key to prevention and fast action if someone you love is having a stroke. Dr. Matthew Fiesta, Interventional Neuroradiologist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth stops by to tell us some of the latest research and treatments to help resolve and prevent strokes.
In the second half of the show, Dr. Olaide Ajayi is a Neurosurgeon at Texas Health Fort Worth who has a vast wealth of information on TBIs, or Traumatic Brain Injuries. These can happen in sports with our kids, the result of a bicycle or motorcycle accident, or the most common - the automobile accident. Learn about treating and preventing traumatic brain injury as we recognize the importance of neurosurgery month.
This is a special “Back-to-School” edition of the Human Side of Healthcare. Many families across North Texas have been anxious about the upcoming school year, for obvious reasons.
We sit down with Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., Psychologist at Cook Children’s to discuss many aspects about what our kids are facing at school now, and how we as parents and grandparents can stand with them in support.
This is a positive empowerment of how we can all work together to insure our kids have a positive experience at school this year.
We conclude with the health portion of preparing for the new year with Dr. Alice Phillips, Pediatrician at Cook Children’s discussing immunization requirements and pediatric health tips for optimum health this school year.
There is a program that many of our North Texas hospitals participate in to help bridge the gap between a patient with a specific pharmaceutical need to be able to obtain that from the drug companies on what is called a “Compassionate Care” basis. We talk to Dr. Micha Koentz, PharmD, Investigational Pharmacy Supervisor at Cook Children's Medical Center about their Compassionate Care program specifically for kids with cancer.
Scoliosis is a disease of the spine that affects both children and adults. Kids are born with it and some adults are affected mostly in their later years. Dr. Jeffrey Phelps, Medical Director of Spine Services at Medical City North Hills joins us for an educational walk through both adult and adolescent scoliosis.
Texas statewide has a real problem with maternal mortality, up to even a year after giving birth. Cardiovascular disease is often a contributor, and that can lead to preeclampsia, or dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy or after delivery. Theresa Patton, MD, OB-GYN at Methodist Dallas Medical Center joins us to discuss what women can do to prevent or treat this serious condition.
We’re happy to have Lizzy Brown, Family Therapist at Cook Children’s Health Care System back with us for a few questions about ways we can help our teenagers, including building better relationships. Kids are going through so much these days, and Lizzy’s tips can help parents and kids alike.
There is an exciting new gene study for Alzheimers that is promising to lead to new treatments and medications for those dealing with this life-altering disease. Diana Kerwin, M.D., Chief, Geriatric Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas stops by to tell us the good news.
It’s been so hot in Texas that even an evening motorcycle ride couldn’t cool you off. However, since we are out and about on bikes, skateboards, etc., what about head injuries if something happens? We are joined by Dr. Christopher Shank, Neurosurgeon and Neurotrauma Program Medical Director at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth to discuss helmet safety and the latest in neurotrama treatments.
Speaking of summer, the heat has pretty much zapped any chances of rain for a while but eventually Texas thunderstorms will return. When they do, we want to be sure we don’t forget lightning safety tips. Did you know a tree is about the worst place to hide if you are caught out in a thunderstorm? Find out why with Chris Noah, Director of Disaster Management at Parkland Health and Hospital System.
One of the unwelcome surprises many people have in their 50s, 60s and beyond is a retinal tear. As Dr. Nikisha Kothari, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist at Texas Health Resources explains, it is akin to wallpaper being ripped off the wall. That can happen inside our eye. Dr. Kothari gives us a great education about how to care for our eyes, both preventively and should we have this happen to us.
Dr. Glenn Hardesty, Emergency Medicine Physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, returns to the Human Side of Healthcare with lots of tips to avoid common accidents he sees in the ER, especially during summer.
Then, to close out the show, a special appearance from our friend Dr. Robert Haley, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and his very impactful story of the guinea pigs and masking as the Covid numbers begin to rise in North Texas following the Independence Day holiday.
We have a special Independence Holiday episode this week, celebrating America’s 246th birthday!
Dr. Bhagya Boggaram, Medical Director Stroke Program at Medical City North Hills joins us to talk about stroke awareness.
Then Dr. Donna Casey, Internist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas offers family advice for caring for our elderly loved ones, especially when that difficult time comes to make changes in their care and even giving up some independence.
H, Chief Executive Officer of AMN Healthcare stops by to talk about staffing issues and challenges in healthcare today. She has had a brilliant 32 year career at AMN, and will be retiring soon, so we are honored to have her thoughts that are affecting hospitals across the country.
Finally, Dr. Tonya Fuqua, DDS, joins us to talk about both adult and children’s dental issues, with a special spotlight on Cook Children’s “Save a Smile” program, helping to serve the dental needs of low0income children in our community.
The CDC estimates there are 40-Million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, but another 100-Million that may have pre-diabetes. These are staggering numbers, especially considering the cost of treating it. Betsy Richter-Gifford, RN, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Texas Health Resources joins us to talk about this, and encourage patients and their families dealing with it.
In the second half of our show, we salute Texas Health Resources, recently awarded the coveted Foster G. McGaw Prize, recognizing hospitals that have distinguished themselves through efforts to improve the health and well-being of everyone in their communities. David Tesmer, Chief Community and Public Policy Officer for Texas Health Resources joins us to discuss some of the programs and metrics that led to this recognition.
Then we wrap up with one of the most valued non-medical contributions in our hospitals, especially these last 2 1/2 years. Reverend Elizabeth Watson-Martin, MDiv, Vice President, Faith & Spirituality Integration at Texas Health Resources stops by to talk about the chaplaincy programs and how so many North Texas families have benefitted from these unsung heroes who may welcome a newborn into one family, and an hour later help another family say farewell to a loved one.
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We are focusing on our kids for the first half of the show in light of recent events in Texas. Dr. Stevie Puckett-Perez joins us from Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center to process many of the emotions our kids and teens are feeling as the 2022 summer break begins across North Texas.
There is an easily-preventable cancer that many people get, but with a simple, early diagnostic procedure, can be completely removed at the time of the procedure itself. Yet, 30-percent of North Texans don’t get this very important test. We are talking, of course, about colon cancer and colonoscopies. Dr. Amit Desai, Gastroenterologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas stops by to give us valuable information on how this disease has become more wide-spread among the younger population, increasing the importance of beginning testing sooner.
It’s the Memorial Day holiday weekend and we’re on top of it with one of the big topics as summer officially begins: Protecting your skin. If you know someone who has faced Melanoma, or some other kind of skin cancer, you will be quick to make sure fresh sunscreen is part of your summer regimen.
We are delighted to have Dr. Shadi Damanpour, Board-Certified Dermatologist at North Dallas Dermatology Associates to help insure you are safe for fun in the sun this summer.
Another thing to keep an eye out for are the two poisonous spiders in North Texas. Dr. Otto Marquez, Emergency Medicine Physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas tells us how they treat bites from Black Widow and Brown Recluse spiders in the ER.
Finally, a touching topic from Children’s Health. Some North Texas families experience visible disabilities with their young children, causing them to wonder if they might have a neurological issue. Genetics now plays a key role in diagnosing these childhood issues, and is giving clinicians a big advantage in treating it. Dr. Saima Naeem Kayani, Pediatric Neurologist at Children’s Health and Assistant Professor at UTSW joins us with some invaluable information for parents facing this challenge.
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Gout is a disease that has sudden onset, and while not life-threatening, it certainly is painful enough to be life-altering. Dr. Imran Iqbal, Rheumatologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, joins us with a comprehensive explanation of how Gout appears, how painful his patients say it is, and how it is treated.
Next, if you or someone you love is thinking of a knee or hip replacement surgery because pain has become too severe for daily activities, you’ll want to hear about this new minimally-invasive muscle-saving procedure pioneered by Florian Dibra, Orthopedic Surgeon at Medical City Frisco.
He literally had a patient mowing the lawn the day after surgery. Find out how in the second half of this week’s show.
Dr. John Carlo stops by to talk about one big thing we learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that can help keep you well all year. He also updates us on the stark reminder that we are still very much living with Covid, and people are still having to go to the hospital, although thankfully, in much fewer numbers than in the past.
There’s a new healthcare podcast that is being produced here in the Metroplex. “Raising Joy” is a Cook Children’s outreach to help kids, teens and parents cope with the vast spectrum of mental health challenges from the last two years.
Co-Hosts Wini King, Chief of Communications, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Cook Children’s and Kristen Pyrc, M.D., Co-Medical Director of Psychiatry tell us about the new show.
Did you know there is a correlation to bacteria that can grow in our urine…and confusion or delirium? Dr. KC Bens, Urologist at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, has the full rundown, including which age group is most affected.
Spring will soon be summer in North Texas and most of us want nothing more than to get outside, exercise, move our bodies, play sports again and enjoy the company of others.
That always means there will be some sprains, tears, and even fractures on the sports fields.
Dr. Paul Whatley, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Specialist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, joins us with excellent tips and ideas how we can keep our kids (and ourselves) safe as we celebrate new life this spring.
And as our kids are playing, so are the adults. Motorcycles, bicycles, even scooters and lots of walking in high-traffic areas can lead to accidents.
Courtney Edwards, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Director of Trauma Community Outreach and BioTel EMS at the Rees-Jones Trauma Center at Parkland Health System, joins us to discuss safety in all these areas. Awareness is the key to safety and Dr. Edwards always has great tips to help us sharpen our prevention skills.
All of our North Texas hospitals serve the communities surrounding them. They are also incredible economic drivers of employment and many service-related businesses that support them. Healthcare is a valuable community-based service that often affects lifestyle, not just health.
Angela Morris, Senior Director, Community Relations at Parkland Health & Hospital System joins us to describe the vast reach Parkland has across North Texas, especially in Dallas County.
We turn our sites for the second half of the show to another major community-related issue and that is Domestic Violence, often called “DV.”
We are joined by Cindy Burnette, the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) Program Director at Texas Health Resources and Sheyla Camacho, Public Health Educator, Victim Intervention Program (VIP)/Rape Crisis Center at Parkland Health & Hospital System to advise what your options are if you or someone you know & love is involved in DV.
Parents, there’s a rather harsh reality that vaping is something your school-age child will encounter at some point. The statistics are that far more teens and pre-teens are vaping than admitting they are vaping. And many adults vape as a “safer way to smoke.”
How safe is vaping? What do we know about it? And can it cause lung cancer, similar to the cigarettes it it supposed to “replace?”
We explore all aspects of this question with Dr. Andrew Miller, Pulmonologist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
Continuing the theme for the second half of the show, Dr. Tony Su, Pulmonologist and Medical Director of The Lung Cancer Program at Texas Heath Arlington Memorial Hospital explains the latest lung cancer diagnosis and treatments for those who end up developing this dreaded form of cancer.
Kids and teens have been through so much the past two years, as their social lives came to a halt, they were told to keep away from their friends, and important school events were canceled, including graduation.
Helping our kids is the topic of the first half of this week’s show, especially when parents earn their kid’s trust by being good listeners.
Lizzy Brown, Family Therapist at Cook Children’s Health Care System has valuable insights that can help any parent strengthen the relationship with their kids.
Heart surgery using a robot? It’s happening in the DFW Metroplex, and John Mark Pool, M.D., Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas joins us to talk about the minimally invasive miracles this new technology is providing, not only to the patients, but also to the surgeon and the support staff in the operating room during the procedure.
This conversation takes heart treatment to a whole new level.
Some of the stories we love the most at the Human Side of Healthcare are related to new medical technologies that help doctors deliver better outcomes to their patients.
In the fist half of our show, we talk to Dr. Amelia Tower, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Medical Director of the Breast Program at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth about a new imaging technology that allows surgeons to remove all of the affected tissue the first time.
And, Dr. Tower was the first surgeon in America to perform this operation using this new device. She explains what it is, how it works, and the many benefits to women dealing with breast cancer.
The Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation has a national reputation for excellence in helping patients needing all sorts of post-surgery or post-accident or illness rehabilitation.
Fabian E. Polo, PhD, MBA, is President of this incredible program here in the Metroplex, and he joins us to discuss some of the ways they are helping people resume a normal life.
It’s springtime in North Texas and that means severe storms and allergies. Dr. Curtis Johnson, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Medical City North Hills joins us to talk about the differences between a seasonal allergy flare-up and Covid-19.
Then, a topic that has become all-too-familiar these past two years for many North Texas: Grief after losing a loved one or close friend. Flor Leal, PhD, Palliative Care Psychologist at Parkland Health & Hospital System has some excellent suggestions on how we can process grief in a healthy manner and in a way that honors our loved one and helps us return to healthy functionality.
Healthcare has always been a stable, economically neutral career where people are able to often make a good living through service to others.
Rose Johnson is Administrative Director of Academic Partnerships and Nurse Leader Development at Medical City Healthcare. She joins us to talk about a program Medical City offers their employees, the “Texas Two-Step.” It’s a path to an RN degree and clinical nursing practice - absolutely free of charge!
Then we are honored and delighted to talk to Dr. Nicolas Madsen, Co-Director of The Heart Center and Chief of Cardiology at Children’s Health. When our kids are born with heart defects, it is one of the most wrenching experiences parents can endure.
Fortunately, the program here at Children’s is one of the most prestigious in the country, and Dr. Madsen helps steer the ship. Join is to hear about why this program has been a go-to for thousands of families facing this challenge so early in their kid’s lives.
This is one of the Spring Break weeks for North Texas schools and we continue the conversation we started last week with Cindy Burnett talking about Spring Break safety, particularly for our daughters.
This week, we talk with Dr. Helen King, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern & HIV and Sexual Health Provider at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Dr. King discusses the breadth and depth of sexually transmitted diseases, which are on the rise nationwide, and here in Texas. The statistics will surprise you.
Then, we learn about treatment options for prostate cancer from Matthew Cavey, MD, Radiation Oncology Physician at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. And one thing you may not have known that Dr. Cavey explains is that most men, if they live long enough, will have cancer cells in their prostate region. Perhaps not serious enough to treat, but as he says, it is a disease of aging for men.
Spring Break is around the corner and as parents, we all want our young people, especially our daughters, to have a good time. That is especially true after what all we have been through the past two years. However, this can also be a time of excessive alcohol, peer pressure, and sometimes, date rape or other unwanted sexual advances. Cindy Burnette, RN, and SANE Program Director at Texas Health Resources joins us to talk about safety tips of how kids can have a good time and stay safe as well.
Then, with new statistics freshly out from the CDC, Steve and Marjorie Quint-Bouzid, RN, - Senior Vice President, Women & Infant’s Specialty Health at Parkland Health & Hospital System discuss the community health topic of maternal mortality. That is defined as women who die up to a year after giving birth and the death can be attributed to the pregnancy and delivery. Sadly, Texas has one of the highest maternal mortality statistics in the country, so this is something we need to keep shining the spotlight on until our numbers come down.
In the first half of the show, Dr. Brian Lima, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Medical City Heart Hospital talks about the breakthrough new procedure first performed in December at the Hospital - the Donation After Cardiac Death (DCD) Transplant. As Dr. Lima describes, this procedure has been performed in very few locations in the US, after originating in Europe about 2 years ago. This was the first of its kind in Texas and once again the DFW Metroplex shows its brilliance as a center of medical excellence. Dr. Lima walks us through this procedure that literally revives a deceased heart in order to save another's life.
We continue the theme with Dr. Tiffany Simms-Waldrip, Clinical Director of Stem Cell Transplant at Children’s Health and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She talks about a national database registry where people like you and I can register to donate stem cells that could possibly safe a child’s life.
The program is called "Be The Match" and is a wonderful way to know that your willingness to be a stem cell donor could give a child somewhere in the US another chance at life.
The link for "Be The Match" is https://bethematch.org/
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Dr. Shadi Damanpour, a Board-Certified Dermatologist at North Dallas Dermatology Associates joins us to talk about taking care of our skin - the largest organ in our body. And one statement Dr. Damanpour tells us about tanning beds will shock you: It is safer to smoke than to tan!
Next, we talk to Dr. Tonya Fuqua, a partner at Fuqua Advanced Dental in Southlake and also serves the dental needs of low-income children in our community through Cook Children’s non-profit dental program, “Save a Smile.”
Dr. Fuqua is a wealth of information and tells us the biggest childhood disease is tooth decay. Listen to this information not only for your kid’s sake, but there’s a lot of good information for us adults, too.
Domestic violence affects 81% of women and 43% of men sometime in their lifetime, according to national statistics.
Sheyla Camacho is Public Health Educator, Victim Intervention Program at the Rape Crisis Center at Parkland Health & Hospital System. She joins us to unpack this very important topic, and begins with a definition of DV that may rock you back on your heels and cause you to look at your close relationships more closely.
In the second half of the show, we talk about the emerging trends of more digital connection in healthcare with Matthew Albers, Assistant Vice President of Digital Experience at Cook Children’s Healthcare System.
Matt uses a recent family trip to Disney as a springboard for what healthcare might look like in the future.
Cook Children’s Medical Center is incorporating something you probably wouldn’t think of related to healthcare that is having a profound impact on the kids (patients), their families, and the staff. It is truly a triple-win.
Dogs!
Currently there are six dogs in their program, and we’re going to learn about it from Laura Sonefeld, Facility Dog Program Coordinator at Cook Children’s.
In the second half of this week’s show, we talk to Dr. Srinivas Yallapragada, Interventional Cardiologist at Medical City Las Colinas about the long-term impacts Covid-19 is having on people’s hearts.
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues to race across the country and North Texas, so we’re talking to Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Prism Health North Texas and Chair of the Texas Medical Association’s Council on Legislation. Dr. Carlo shares his take on the “zigs and zags” of this latest Covid-19 variant.
Medical City Green Oaks has offered a “Work Returns Program” for many years. Diane Partin, Administrative Director for Behavioral Health at Medical City Green Oaks joins us to talk about this valuable service.
In our final segment, we asked her some questions about dealing with Covid, emotionally. Her answers are invaluable and worth all of us hearing.
There is a very real situation happening every day in our world that many people (particularly parents) are not aware of: Human Trafficking.
North Texas is a particularly vulnerable area because of the flow-through of Interstate Highways and our airports. We talk to a lady (who is disguised) named "June" who was sold into this dark lifestyle by her mother at age eleven. While your kids may not be subject to that side of this issue, they do face uninvited sexual advances starting at an alarmingly young age. And if you have college students, you should be particularly interested in what "June" has to say.
Next, Cindy Burnette, the SANE Program Director at Texas Health Resources explains what the "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners" program is and how it could help anyone who has experienced any kind of unwelcome sexual assault. It is important to note that many of our hospitals across North Texas offer the SANE program by these specially-trained nurses, so if this has happened to you, help is closer than you might think.
Finally, we talk to Dr. Megan Fitzpatrick, Diagnostic Radiologist at Baylor University Medical Center about a high-risk breast screening program they are now offering patients whose regular mammograms indicate a higher than normal risk of developing breast cancer. What happens next? We will find out from Dr. Fitzpatrick.
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There is a wonderful program in North Texas that exemplifies "The Human Side of Healthcare." It is the Health to Home Medical Respite Program and Ryan Haley, BSN, RN is the Program Manager with Texas Health Resources. She stops by to explain the post-acute care, hosing, and support this program offers. Currently it is only for men, but that will be changing soon when housing is completed to be able to offer this service to women as well.
In the second half of the show, John Burruss, M.D., CEO of Metrocare Services joins us to discuss the ever-growing topic of "Covid Fatigue" that most of us are feeling regarding the pandemic, now entering its third year. Dr. Burruss has some great advice on getting back to the core fundamentals that help all humans get through difficult life circumstances, including this one.
We kick off 2022 by checking in with our dear friend, Janet St. James. Many of you in North Texas remember her from WFAA, Channel 8 News. She is now Assistant Vice President of PR and Media Communications at Medical City Healthcare.
Janet is also 3-years post-diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, a journey of which she has been very public and open, helping others who are facing the same.
In this heartwarming interview, we hear how 2021 was for Janet and get a glimpse into her optimistic, hopeful attitude which makes her such an inspiration to so many.
Then we visit with Dr. Robert Haley, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center about the latest on the Omicron variant, which continues to drive hospitalizations up in North Texas and across the world.
Ending on a high note, Danelle Parker, RN, BSN, Director of Community Health Improvement at Texas Health Resources for Collin, Denton and Wise counties talks about the THRIVE program in the Sanger school district. This is a program that is directly addressing childhood and teenage obesity with a unique approach to hands-on education.
Flu Season is upon us, and it is certainly not too late to get a flu shot, but don't wait! Dr. Cesar Termulo, Associate Medical Director at Parkland’s Hatcher Station Community Oriented Primary Care Health Center tells us why. In our second segment, Dr. Termulo shares a deeply personal tragedy that affected his family directly and is the very reason why he is so passionate about this message.
Dr. Claudia Perez, Neuro-intensivist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, tells her story of immigrating to the US at age 5, growing up in Garland, then entering medicine after the birth of her daughter. For anyone considering healthcare as a career, this is an inspiring story, indeed.
Finally, we talk to John Drake, President at Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation, about a wonderful employment assistance program to help veteran-employees at Baylor Scott & White Health. If you would like more on the program, you can go to bswhealth.com/supportveterans
Obesity continues to be a major health issue in America. Now, more than ever, our kids are facing this same challenge. There is a wonderful program that is coordinated by Medical City Healthcare and many north Texas school districts. Ryan Eason, Director of Community Relations at Medical City Healthcare joins us to tell us about this great work of "Kids Teaching Kids."
Many people want to enter medicine as a career. For some, it may be in finance, ancillary services, or staff support. But some want to know if they have what it takes to make it through medical school and become a physician. Dr. Andrew Masica, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Reliable Health at Texas Health Resources tells us what the path to becoming a practicing physician is in America.
As we approach the holidays, there is a tiny object in some of our household items that could turn joy and celebrating into tragedy: Button batteries. Cheryl Malone, RN, Children’s Surgical Program Manager at Medical City Children’s Hospital joins us with enlightening information on just how dangerous these are, and what to do if your child digests one.
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is now in Texas in just over two weeks since it arrived on the scene over Thanksgiving holiday.
We spend our first three segments with Robert W. Haley, M.D.,
Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Haley’s experience and unique ability to make complex information understandable is why we decided to expand his coverage of this variant, and even his prediction of what the Covid-19 reality might look like down the road.
Then, a heartwarming story of a family of Mario Cortez, who wanted to express their gratitude for the care he received while battling Covid-19 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano. That resulted in a painting that is now on display at the hospital as an honor to medical teams there and across the country who have given so much of themselves during this extended pandemic.
The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has now made it to American soil. DFW Hospital Council President and CEO, Steven Love and Thomas Miller discuss the latest developments after this first full week of Omicron being on the scene.
Strokes are the #3 killer in America. Often, our carotid arteries can clog, even if we don’t have symptoms or heart disease. Dr. Yinn Cher Ooi, Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and North Texas Neurosurgical and Spine Center talks about a new surgical treatment for carotid arteries that is less invasive and more effective.
Finally, a heart-warming story about the Human Side of Healthcare. Cesar Dias immigrated from Peru when he was a young boy, and through his love of science and medicine, pursued a career as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. Find out how immigrant Cesar Dias became Doctor Dias in this story of hope and inspiration.
We have a wide variety on this week's show.
First, Dr. Ruby Shah, Founder of Vitality Weight Loss Institute in Plano, who also is an Internist and Obesity Specialist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, gives great points on how to lose some of those Thanksgiving pounds.
Covid-19 numbers are inching up again, so Dr. Tu Le, a Cardiologist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford joins us to address what is probably the top concern this fall of 2021 - Long Covid, particularly related to cardiovascular problems.
Then, Dr. Angela Price, Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Children’s Health and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern, joins us to walk through some of the various treatments for childhood seizures, and epilepsy.
Finally, Dr. David Nelson, Chief of Obstetrics and Maternal Medical Director at Parkland Hospital; Associate Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, discusses the Extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy (eMCAP) Program in North Texas.
Today we salute our Healthcare Heroes with a conversation with Perla Sanchez-Perez, RN, a Covid-19 ICU Nurse at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Perla talks about coming to America as an immigrant with her family, getting an education, and entering nursing after seeing the excellent care that saved her Dad's life. That happened at Parkland Memorial Hospital and that sealed young Perla's decision to not only enter the profession but to work herself at Parkland.
This is an inspiring interview that shows when you put your mind to something, you can not only achieve it, but can excel in it.
We are staying at Parkland for the second half of the show, talking to Liz Petty, MPH, Public Health Educator, North Texas Poison Center at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Liz is a wealth of information if something happens related to harmful chemicals. The North Texas Poison Center's number is 1-800-222-1222 and they are happy to help if you or a family member has been exposed to a toxin that is potentially causing a reaction.
November 18, 2021 is National Injury Prevention Day, and to commemorate, we talk with two specialists at two hospitals who have dedicated their careers to help keep people safe from injury.
This is a tremendous benefit our hospitals provide in the community and Cathy Glenn from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and Courtney Edwards from Parkland Health and Hospital system share their insights on injury prevention.
Atrial Fibrillation has become more common recently, and we have featured it on the show several times, including with Dallas Mavericks Owner, Mark Cuban (who told us about his Afib).
Dr. Sumeet Chhabra, Electrophysiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, describes the Cardiac Ablation procedure that doctors perform to help restore normal rhythm to thousands of hearts every year. This is truly a medical miracle procedure.
Then, we explore another group of healthcare heroes who take care of patients for the long-haul. In fact, these are called “Long Term Acute Care” centers, or LTACs, as they are known in the industry.
Audra Early, Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Network Development at Kindred Healthcare joins us with more information.
Flu Season is now in full-swing, and it is certainly not too late to get a flu shot, but don't wait! Dr. Cesar Termulo, Associate Medical Director at Parkland’s Hatcher Station Community Oriented Primary Care Health Center is going to tell us why. In our second segment, Dr. Termulo shares a deeply personal tragedy that affected his family directly and is the very reason why he is so passionate about this message.
Next, we explore the topic that is all-too-common in many workplaces these days, including hospitals. In healthcare, a dramatic up-tick in harsh, angry responses from our customers/patients has caused some healthcare workers to leave the profession, and others fear for their safety in what should be one of the safest, most caring places anywhere. We are joined by Walter Cassity - Senior Vice President at Baylor Scott & White Health and Dr. Fuad Khan, Senior Vice President and Chief of Integrated Behavioral Health at Parkland Health and Hospital System for an in-depth discussion of this critically important topic in healthcare today.
We’ve been hearing two terms related to our hearts and the Covid-19 vaccination - Myocarditis and Pericarditis. Dr. Ryan Butts, Pediatric Cardiologist at Children’s Health and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern joins us to talk about these two, mostly, viral-related cardiac issues.
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jenevieve Hughes, a surgeon specializing in breast disease and breast surgery at Methodist Ricardson Medical Center, to the program. Dr. Hughes talks about genetic testing related to breast cancer, some of the latest surgical options to treat breast cancer, and tremendous hope if you or someone you love has heard those words, “you have cancer.”
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Children’s Health has a convenient App that makes things easier for patients to interact for appointments, registration, and even conducting Telehealth visits. Ken Dakin, Physician Assistant at Children’s Health tells us about it.
Next week is Halloween, and our kids sure do need a break. They need to have fun. And the last thing any North Texas family wants for Halloween 2021 are unwelcome surprises that injure their precious children.
Liz Petty, Public Health Educator, North Texas Poison Center at Parkland Memorial Hospital joins us to talk about glow-sticks and other risks that parents can shore up so that this Halloween can be a memorable one…in the “Fun Category!”
And Halloween wouldn’t be complete without some cauldron and spiders. We’re talking real spiders - which ones are poisonous. You might be surprised to learn that only two spiders in North Texas are of any concern at all. Find out which two they are in the second half of the show as Dr. Otto Marquez, Emergency Medicine Physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, explains.
Anyone who uses a keyboard, mouse or laptop, among many other normal activities, may be at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Shaun Garff, Sports Medicine Specialist at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, joins us to explain what the "tunnel" part of carpal tunnel is, and introduces us to a new technology that is allowing people to get the impacted nerve released on Friday and return to work Monday. Find out about this amazing new treatment and why Dr. Garff is so excited about how it is improving people's lives.
There is a new Covid-19 "variant of interest" that physicians and scientists are watching: The Mu variant. While it is not an immediate threat in North Texas, it is worth educating ourselves about and exploring if the current 3 vaccinations may or may not be effective against it. Nikhil Bhayani, M.D., Infectious Diseases Physician Advisor at Texas Health Resources joins us with his thoughts.
Quick update from TMA Legislative Chair, Dr. John Carlo, on question surrounding the “third dose” of the Covid-19 vaccination, including an answer to the question of can you mix Pfizer and Moderna doses?
Next we are joined by Dr. Kevin Waldrep, General Surgeon at Medical City Dallas to discuss how to take care of our gallbladder. We may not think of its function and care until it’s too late, so Dr. Waldrep reminds us of some important tips to prevent possible gallbladder removal.
Then, we welcome Dr. Brian Lima, surgical director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Medical City Heart Hospital to the show. Dr. Lima talks about a relatively new device that fits in the palm of your hand that is revolutionizing treatment and care for people who otherwise would have no other option but heart transplant. This is an exciting new frontier of medicine and an interview you don’t want to miss!
Imagine a world where sports-related concussions are considered no more severe than a sprained ankle. Something to rehab and recover from, but not career-ending or even that debilitating. That world is now, and Dr. Scott Burkhart, Neuropsychologist at Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is here to tell us about it.
If you have kids playing sports in North Texas, you will want to hear this cutting-edge interview!
Then, a topic that is always relevant: Weight Loss. Dr. Ruby Shah is CEO and Founder of the Vitality Weight Loss and Wellness Institute in Plano and Internist and Obesity Specialist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and is a wealth of information and inspiration on helping all of us knock off a few pounds safely.
If you ever had acute or chronic Gout, chances are "painful" was in your vocabulary. Dr. Vivian Jones, Family Medicine Physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano & Texas Health Physicians Group, joins us with excellent information to better understand this joint disease and how to prevent it. And the #1 prevention technique may surprise you!
In the second half of the show, Dr. Sumeet Chhabra, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano joins us to talk about atrial fibrillation (Afib) and how it is now showing up in young people with Covid-19. Dr. Chhabra discusses diagnosis, treatment and how Covid-19 has changed the game for people both younger and older.
Dr. John Carlo, President and CEO of Prism Health North Texas joins us for a candid conversation about the latest news on vaccines, third doses, boosters, the difference, and also a look back at the HIV epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. Lessons learned…or not? Dr. Carlo is perfect to address this as he has dedicated his career to helping those still dealing with HIV.
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Sunita Koshy-Nesbitt, Hospital Channel Chief Quality Officer at Texas Health Resources to the show to discuss a potentially silent killer: Sepsis. This is another illness that compromises the immune system and can become quite serious if not properly identified and treated. And most people, contrary to what is commonly believed, get sepsis at home. Find out more with in this informative segment.
Steve and Thomas wrap this show up with another look at why masks are so critical for all of us in order to slow the Delta variant spread in North Texas.
Women today are busier than ever, and often carry the load of home, school, work, and trying to maintain good health. Laura Swaney, Division Vice President of Women's and Children's Services at Medical City Healthcare joins us with some great reminders and tips to help women keep themselves healthy for their families and loved ones amidst so many obligations.
The FDA recently gave the Pfizer vaccine full approval. What does that mean? Is the new name, Comirnaty, a different vaccine, or the same as we were receiving? Is a "third dose" warranted? What about "boosters?" Dr. John Carlo, President and CEO of Prism Health North Texas (and the recently appointed Chair of the Texas Medical Association's Legislative Council, joins us to discuss the many questions surrounding the vaccines this Labor Day Weekend.
From all of us at the DFW Hospital Council, we wish you a safe and happy weekend, please wear a mask, safe-distance, and please consider one of the three vaccines if you have not done so. Happy Labor Day!
After the recent Olympics, where we saw Simone Biles step out of competition because she valued her mental and physical health over a medal, we now have a new benchmark and a new discussion about this very important topic. In just a month, The DFW Hospital Council will again co-sponsor Audacy Radio's "I'm Listening" program, where we shine a light on it being OK to do exactly what Simone did.
Ken Jones, PsyD, LCSW-S, Director of Behavioral Health at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital joins us with tips and important reminders to help preserve our mental health during these challenging days.
Dr. Jones mentions two contact numbers in the show:
Texas Health Resources
1-877-847-9355
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE
Next, we talk to Steven Davis, MD, Medical Director of Infection Control at Medical City Las Colinas about the long arm of Covid-19: "Long Covid" as it is known. What are the lingering affects after the virus heals, and what can you do about it?
This week we will hear about a “Breakthrough” Covid-19 case, where someone who was fully vaccinated still contracted Covid-19.
In this story, you will hear how the vaccine worked exactly as it is intended, and this healthy mid-40s local news anchor, Cynthia Izaguirre, recovered with only minor symptoms and more importantly, did not infect anyone else in her circles of contact.
This is a first-hand story many of you can relate to because we see Cynthia on our televisions nightly and can relate to her as “one of us.”
In the second half of our show, we discuss something that isn’t an issue until it is: Gallstones.
Gary Alexander, MD, from Methodist Mansfield Medical Center joins us to talk about how gallstones develop, how the symptoms appear, and what can be done about them both naturally and surgically.
We have another "Human Side of Healthcare" story about a 93-year old family matriarch who got Covid. She had been fully vaccinated in the spring, and her doctor said it saved her life. This story of a happy ending in our first segment.
There is another respiratory virus that has been spiking across North Texas recently: RSV. What is it, and how is it diagnosed and treated? Then, with kids going back to school in just a few days or weeks, we talk with Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Health and Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center about keeping our precious kids safe in these perilous times.
Covid-19 Delta Variant is exploding in North Texas. This week the CDC re-instated the recommendation to wear masks indoors, vaccinated or not.
Why are masks so polarizing? Especially when you hear the evidence how effective they are in curtailing the spread of Covid-19, from Dr. Robert Haley from UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health and Hospital System. Plus, Dr. Roberto de la Cruz and Dr. John Carlo also weigh-in on mask effectiveness.
On that same theme, we talk "Back-to-School" during the 'Pandemic of a Century' with Dr Kyle Oholendt, a primary care doctor who is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics at Methodist Health System. Never before have we began a school year with such uncertainty for the health-safety of our kids. Dr. Oholendt brings many great tips to the table to help parents strategize how to best protect their kids this school year.
We wrap up with a heart-warming story about the true meaning of "The Human Side of Healthcare," as we hear how a Nurse Navigator, a Physician and a patient recently diagnosed with a rare type of cancer came together to not only address his physical condition, but to also touched his heart. This is a story of healthcare at its best, at a time when we really need to hear the positive side.
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We are delighted to have Clair Schwendeman, MD, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Medical Director with Medical City Children’s Hospital with us to talk about some of the latest treatment techniques and new technologies being used in the NICU’s at our hospitals in North Texas. And of course, how Covid may have affected Neonatal Intensive care for parents and children.
In our second half, we are going to talk about Scoliosis, a childhood and adult-onset disease of a curvature of the spine. Treatments and surgeries have advanced so much over the years, so we are going to explore the latest developments.
Cyrus Wong, M.D., Neurosurgeon & spine surgeon at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and with North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center Fort Worth, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice joins us for an interesting conversation of how we can take good care of our spine.
The Delta Variant of Covid-19 continues expanding across the country and in North Texas, and hospitalized patients are on the rise as well. This, while we understand many people have concerns about taking one of the three FDA approved vaccines.
Dr. Leigh Hunter returns as part of a “We’re Listening” effort to help educate patients on the science behind the vaccinations. Dr. Hunter is an infectious disease specialist and Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Methodist Health System.
There is a new treatment that was recently approved by the FDA for Alzheimer's Disease, but it is not without some controversy, as many new medications are. Ironic, this is the first new medication for Alzheimer's in over a decade. Why the slow pipeline? Do we fully understand this "Long Goodbye" that affects so many of our loved ones.
Stephen Hurlbut, M.D., Neurologist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford and with Neurology Specialists of North Texas, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice joins us to discuss Alzheimer's treatment and prevention in an information-packed second half of the show.
In North Texas, broadly, 50% of the residents have had at least one Covid-19 vaccination. It varies greatly by location. In many places that number is higher, but in others it is significantly lower. We are turning the tables on the Covid-19 vaccination this week, by asking tough questions that many of those who are still hesitant to get the vaccine are asking.
Dr. Leigh Hunter joins us this week as part of this “We’re Listening” effort to help educate patients on the science behind the vaccinations. Dr. Hunter is an infectious disease specialist and Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Methodist Health System.
In the second half of the show, Winjie Miao, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Texas Health Resources joins us to talk about likely transformations in healthcare.
This has been an unprecedented period, and many changes became mandatory and nearly overnight, as our North Texas health systems scrambled amidst a 100-year pandemic. Winjie unpacks some of the lessons learned and likely changes ahead as a result of the virus we will never forget - Covid-19.
Prostate cancer affects nearly 250,000 men in America per year, killing almost 35,000 according to the American Cancer Society. Yair Lotan, M.D., Medical Director, Urology Clinic, Parkland Health & Hospital System and Professor of Urology, Chief of Urologic Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center joins us to discuss causes, detection and treatment.
There is a recent development in cataract surgery that is simply amazing. If you know anyone who has had this procedure, you know how delighted they are with the outcome. Plus, they can see almost perfectly - even well into their 80s and 90s. We are so happy to have Dr. Karen Saland, M.D., Ophthalmologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas to talk about cataracts in general, and specifically this newest innovation that is changing so many lives.
We are honored to have Mike Pazzaglini, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy with us to talk about how they are meeting a great need in Texas by distributing free medications to those who are uninsured, a Texas resident, below 300% of Federal poverty level and have a valid prescription from a licensed provider. This program has literally exploded since inception, and Mike is here to tell us about the growth, and how you can be involved as a supporter.
Congenital heart defects in newborns are the number-one birth defect in our country. Sadly, this can be a highly debilitating diagnosis, but it doesn't have to be anymore. There are amazing advancements in surgical and mechanical techniques that are saving lives and allowing kids to grow up almost "normal." Dr. Vivian Dimas joins us to talk about a new procedure she is doing at Medical City Children's Hospital, and was actually the first in North Texas to perform this one surgery she explains.
Asthma, allergies and breathing problems are certainly issues across North Texas. But we often don't realize how much asthma in particular affects our minority populations, and is directly correlated to the social drivers of healthcare - things like transportation, access to care, and other variables. We are delighted to have Cesar Termulo, MD, a Pediatrician who Practices at the Hatcher Station Health Center which is part of Parkland Health & Hospital System to discuss this important health issue that affects so many.
Do you talk to your pharmacist when you order or pick up prescriptions? Did you know that pharmacists are a vast resource of information across the entire spectrum of prescription and over the counter medications, and are often underutilized to help people maximize their medical care. Cortny Anderson, PharmD and Ambulatory Clinic Pharmacy Manager at Parkland Health & Hospital System joins us to let us know the many ways pharmacists can advise and even problem solve, particularly related to medications.
We’re talking about the health of our heart with Carl Horton, M.D., FACC, cardiologist, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne and is a physician with Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice.
Dr. Horton also has particular insights on heart health with minority groups, who often have extra needs to address to maintain good cardiovascular health. He outlines those for us in the first half of this week’s show.
Then, we are honored to have John M. Barry back with us. He is Distinguished Scholar at Tulane's Bywater Institute and a professor at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and author of “The Great Influenza - The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History' - a #1 NY Times Bestseller.
We are at least 15 months into the Covid-19 pandemic and most places are “returning to normal” in various phases. How does this parallel to other pandemics and what have we learned from not only our response in the United States, but also from other countries around the world.
A fascinating and relevant conversation about what surely could go down as the single greatest impact on this generation.
Ever get tired, sore feet after walking? Did you know there is a "best" time to buy new shoes? What do you do about bunions, blisters, and other issues our feet experience from walking? We're delighted to have Dr. Dalerie Wilkerson, a Podiatrist at Parkland Health & Hospital System to talk about how we can maximize our walking by eliminating foot pain.
There is a crisis among teenagers. This one is serious, and involves medicines you may have lying around your home. Stacie Bukowsky, Director of Pharmacy at Scottish Rite for Children, joins us to talk about teens, opioids, and potential addiction. Plus, learn one of the latest thing your teens may be aware of, or participating in, at parties and gatherings. It will shock you.
Finally, we have a miraculous story to tell about an Irving restaurant owner who got Covid-19 the day after Christmas, 2020. His long journey ended happily a few weeks ago, when he was finally released from his treatment and rehab to continue a long recovery at home. Hugo Miranda (owner of Hugo's in Las Colinas) was in the hospital over 4 months, intubated on a ventilator in a coma for over a month, then had to learn how to swallow, eat, and walk again. And, as you hear in the interview, still has chronic lung congestion. Let us not forget: Covid is still this serious, and Hugo is blessed to be alive. Hear his story in our last segment.
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"Food Deserts" and "Food Swamps" are serious social drivers of healthcare that affect many communities in North Texas. Tauane Cruz, Director, Community Health Improvement - Dallas & Rockwall Counties at Texas Health Resources joins us in the first half of the show to explain what these are, some of the areas where they exist in Dallas Ft. Worth, and what our area hospitals are doing to help educate and address healthier eating in these areas.
Did you know there is a new medical school in Ft. Worth? It is a collaborative effort between Texas Christian University (TCU) and the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC). We are delighted to have Stuart Flynn, M.D., Dean of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine to explain how the program originated and what the next year ahead looks like, then Mike Sanborn, President at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, to explain the hospital's participation in the residency program, which is helping keep these bright, young physicians here in North Texas.
There are two hot topics around the Covid-19 pandemic this week - what was behind the CDC's sudden announcement that masks were not required for those who have been fully vaccinated. What triggered this change, and was it too soon? Second, the Covid-19 vaccines are continuing to be rolled out, but now there appears to be more separation between those who got the vaccine early, those who are simply not going to be vaccinated, and those who continue to watch and wait.
We're joined for the first half of our show by Dr. John Carlo, President and CEO of Prism North Texas and Dr. Robert Haley from UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health & Hospital Center to comprehensively cover these questions and more.
One of the most emotional areas of medicine is when a physician sits across from a family to tell them their child has a major heart defect that is going to require advanced medical treatment. Yet, that happens frequently here in North Texas at Children's Health, where advancements in this area gives families hope and have provided children with a new life. David Sutcliffe, Pediatric Cardiologist at Children's and UT Southwestern Medical Center joins us to talk about this very touching and heartwarming "Human Side of Healthcare."
On this same path, often transplants become a consideration to fix these childhood diseases. We're delighted to have Dr. Dev Desai, Chief of Pediatric Transplantation at Children's Health and Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern to discuss an area we often don't think about - children needing organs.
Then, we conclude with Alejandro Mejia, MD, Transplant Surgeon and Executive Program Director of Organ Transplantation at Methodist Health System to talk about the importance of giving life to others by registering as an organ donor.
Brain trauma can be life threatening, and certainly life debilitating. What we think is just a "knock to the head" can be much more serious as you will hear. We are delighted to have Kathryn Hoes, M.D., neurosurgeon/spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas & UTSW Medical Center join us to discuss diagnosing, treating, and healing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Then, we take a different turn to discuss an element of the Covid-19 pandemic that is quickly becoming a major topic: Legalities. Where does "right to my own body" intersect public health during a pandemic? Can employers mandate an employee take the Covid-19 vaccine in order to remain employed? Can they restrict employees from the workplace? Could the United States legally adopt a national "vaccine passport," or would that revert to the States?
Many interesting questions to discuss with Dallas Attorney Mac Stewart from the firm Hall Render.
A gripping story from the front lines of Covid-19 treatment. This one, with a happy ending. Sat Nayak, MD is Internal Medicine and a hospitalist at Parkland Health and Hospital System and UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has been featured on WFAA Channel 8 News with this story, as well.
He tells of one particular patient who got Covid last year and was in serious condition at Parkland. Dr. Nayak was able to treat him back to health so he could get back home to care for his wife, who was battling cancer.
Fast-forward a year and Parkland arranged for Dr. Nayak to vaccinate Mr. Beacham and his wife, which was a joyous event for everyone.
This truly is “The Human Side of Healthcare.”
Next, Dr. John Carlo is back to talk about Herd Immunity. What is it, how do we get there, and is the statistical goal even possible? This segment is a reality check that everyone in the Metroplex should hear, because it truly will take all of us working together to reduce Covid-19’s threat.
Finally, we’re happy to welcome Dr. Trish Perl back to the show. Very timely, we talk to her about childhood vaccinations and the information she shares there correlates well to what is on many people’s minds from an adult perspective today.
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April is National Minority Health Month, and this year, the national Office of Minority Health is focusing on the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on racial and ethnic minorities, including heart disease. We are delighted to have Dr. Stella Lisk, Structural Heart Program coordinator at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth with helpful tips for everyone to take better care of our hearts.
We are completing 14 months of living with Covid-19, and too often we think this is an adult pandemic. But our kids have been equally affected. Missed graduations, proms, school events and get-togethers; the social components that are so crucial for healthy childhood in today's society - all gone for the last year. We are honored to have Dr. Kia Carter, co-medical director of Psychiatry at Cook Children’s in Ft. Worth for the second half of our show. She is a wealth of information on not only how our kids are affected by the pandemic, but also when things turn to the dark side and kids start thinking of suicide, what we as parents, grandparents, or family support should know.
We are delighted to have two excellent guests on our show Sunday. Dr. John Carlo discusses vaccines and Dr. Andrew Morris discusses summer and accidents that frequent our emergency rooms. Dr. Carlo is President/CEO of Prism Health North Texas and Dr. Morris is in emergency medicine at the Texas Health Plano hospital.
The show will be on at 1 PM on KRLD Sunday April 18 and all the major podcasts plus nationwide on Audacy.com
We are delighted to welcome Mark Cuban to the show this week. A man who needs no introduction to North Texas. Owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team for over two decades, one of the “Sharks” on ABC’s “Shark Tank, investor and philanthropist and huge advocate of the DFW Metroplex.
Around 10 years ago, Mark developed an irregular heart beat (Atrial Fibrillation). Turns out, it’s in his family, and there could have been other contributing causes. Mark talks openly about living with Afib in the first half of our show.
Then, a serious situation is looming on the horizon that most are not familiar with. Mutated variants of the Covid-19 virus are in the Metroplex and we are going to talk about how serious it is. Joining us is Leigh Hunter, M.D., Infectious Disease Specialist from Methodist Health System. She is a wealth of current information and science on what the variant threat looks like right now.
Steve Miff, PhD, is President and CEO of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI), a leading, non-profit, data science, artificial intelligence and innovation organization affiliated with Parkland Health & Hospital System. They have been working with Dallas County on cutting-edge data projections around Covid-19. Dr. Miff shares some of his work with us, including how they can pinpoint down to your residence how likely Covid exposure is in your area. Also, he has a bold data-driven positive forecast for Dallas County that you're going to be interested to hear.
Summer is right around the corner and we will all want to spend more time outdoors this year...especially this year. Let's not forget about our skin. Mary Hurley, M.D. is a dermatologist on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and is a wealth of information about our body's largest organ: The skin.
Join us for a comprehensive examination of what medical science now understands about pregnancy and Covid-19, including the pressing question: "Is it safe for a pregnant woman to receive the Covid-19 vaccination?"
We are privileged to have Emily Adhikari, MD, Ob/Gyn and Abigail Patterson, MD, Newborn Pediatrician, both from Parkland Health & Hospital System and UT Southwestern Medical Center to bring us the most current information based on the latest research and data.
"Sitting is the New Smoking!"
What a statement from Dr. Salman Bhai, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics at UTSW Medical Center and Faculty Member at the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM) at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. We explore movement and muscles from someone who is both credentialed, knowledgable, and passionate about the topic. This is a definite "don't miss" episode!
Then, Sherry Cusumano, Director of Community Education and Clinical Development at Medical City Green Oaks Hospital joins us to talk about a big, but little-known topic: Compassion Fatigue. If you have a special needs child, an aging parent who requires regular care, or even if Covid-19 has come calling, you'll want to hear Sherry's explanation of this very important mental health issue that has been exacerbated during the pandemic.
There's good news on the Covid front with new CDC guidelines this week for those who have had a vaccine, plus Texas has dropped the age access starting Monday, March 15. Steve Love and Thomas Miller discuss the latest in Segment 1.
Then, we tackle a difficult topic that has come up this past year - childhood hypertension. As we have been less active, staying at home more, and eating more, even our kids are starting to exhibit signs that normally would appear in adulthood. Alan Sing, M.D., from Children's Health joins us to talk about the health of our kids.
Another area that is important to note is something that appears on the other end of the timeline of life: Shingles. Childhood chickenpox can lead to Shingles after age 50, in most cases, but it can be prevented with a vaccination. Kishorbhai Gangani, M.D., Internal Medicine at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, joins us with a full explanation of Shingles.
We begin discussing the importance of wearing masks and we will use previous soundbites from Dr. Mark Casanova, Dr. Robert Haley and Dr. John Carlo.
Then we devote the remainder of the show to a very significant problem throughout North Texas and how our hospitals are responding with caring clinicians and compassionate treatment.
We interview June (name changed and voice slightly altered ) who was put into human trafficking by her own mother. She explains how prevalent this problem is in Texas. She is a courageous lady who has sought treatment and now helps victims of human trafficking. We discuss sexual assault and how fortunate North Texas is to have sexual assault nurse examiner ( SANE ) units in some of our hospitals and the compassionate care they render to victims. We could not have every SANE hospital unit on the show so we used a representative sample of experts that will discuss the topic of sexual assault and yes treatment of victims of human trafficking. We are grateful for the expert discussion by the following individuals:
Dr. Brad Sellers - Medical Director for Emergency Medicine at Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Janaki Subramanian, RN —SANE Coordinator at Methodist Health System
Doreen Freeman, RN —Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at Methodist Health System
Cindy Burnette, RN —Director of the SANE program at Texas Health Resources
We did put a disclaimer on the show that the program might not be appropriate for very small children, but we want to shine a light on this very serious problem and emphasizing the hospital treatment.
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Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that claims nearly 200,000 lives in the United States annually, and it is projected that over 12 million people will be affected by "afib" by 2030. Dr. Dale Yoo, Cardio Electro Physiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen joins us with a brilliant explanation of "afib," and both a fun and informative look at some of the key areas that affect our heart: Stress, weight, diet, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. This is the full un-interrupted interview and contains much more information than was on the radio.
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Dr. Robert Haley from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center joins us with the latest on the Covid vaccinations. Questions about efficacy, combining vaccine vendors, what Messenger RNA is, and a very bold comment that the scientist who developed this technology (originally for cancer treatment) should receive a Nobel Prize nomination this year.
Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that claims nearly 200,000 lives in the United States annually, and it is projected that over 12 million people will be affected by "afib" by 2030. Dr. Dale Yoo, Cardio Electro Physiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen joins us with a brilliant explanation of "afib," and both a fun and informative look at some of the key areas that affect our heart: Stress, weight, diet, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.
The full uninterrupted interview with Dr. Robert Haley from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with the latest on the Covid vaccinations. Questions about efficacy, combining vaccine vendors, what Messenger RNA is, and a very bold comment that the scientist who developed this technology (originally for cancer treatment) should receive a Nobel Prize nomination this year.
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Since HIV first appeared in 1981, 33 million people have died in those four decades. In the focus on Covid-19, we didn't want to forget that the HIV virus is still an epidemic, and over a million people in the US are currently living with it. Dr. John Carlo, a physician and CEO of Prism Health North Texas joins us along with Dr. Philip Huang, Director Dallas County Health and Human Services to discuss.
In the second half, we meet with Karen Watts, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Karen gives us a passionate and insightful look at what her nursing staff has been dealing with this past year as they battle Covid-19 daily. This is a look "behind-the-scenes" you don't want to miss!
There is a very important health topic you probably haven't heard much about, but we're going to shine a light on it in this show, as we talk about how some of our area hospitals, in today's case, Parkland Health & Hospital System, do periodic Health Needs Assessments in the community, as required by law.
Parkland recently completed their latest assessment, and one of the major issues, not only in North Texas, but this extends nationwide, is Maternal Mortality (new mothers who die with a year of childbirth).
Jessica Hernandes and Marjorie Quint-Bouzid join us from Parkland and Dr. Kamala Tamarisa from Medical City Heart Hospital join us for a look at what some of the greatest needs in Dallas County are, what programs have been implemented to address them, and how we can strive toward improving the numbers of maternal mortality.
In the second half of the show, a captivating conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Children's Health. Dr. Kahn talks about the Covid-19 vaccines (both children and adults), childhood immunizations, and other relevant topics affecting our kid's health, such as bullying, vaping and childhood obesity.
One of the benefits of Covid-19, looking on a bright side, is the emergence of Telemedicine as an important method of healthcare delivery. Dr. Thomas Kim is Chief Behavioral Officer at Prism Health North Texas, a Telemedicine advocate and even advises various legislative committees on Austin on the direction of Telemedicine. He offers very insightful commentary to the questions of will it remain, how do we regulate it, and especially, insuring payment from insurance. Tying Telemedicine together is the first half of our show.
So, it's February and how are you doing on your diet for 2021? Dr. Valerie Liao, non-bariatric weight-loss physician from Medical City Healthcare is our guest with tips and motivation to stay the course in 2021 toward your weight loss goal. Plus, she gives specific tips on what diet she thinks works best for most people and how to implement it.
Imagine being in the back seat of an SUV that was rear-ended by an 18 wheeler running over 60 mph. Patti Foster actually lived to tell about it, but not before over five long years of rehab and recovery. Now, she and her business partner, Dr. Deana Adams, share the story of "Hope After Brain Injury" and the wonderful programs they offer to help people who have experienced brain trauma.
In the second half of the show, we talk with Uma Gunasekaran, M.D., Lead Physician, Outpatient Diabetes Clinic at Parkland Health & Hospital System about what could clearly be described as America's biggest health problem - Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Gunasekaran also teaches at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is on the cutting edge of diabetes prevention and cure. This segment is information-packed with tips on what you can do to help prevent the possible onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes. You'll be surprised...it mostly boils down to food.
Who better to discuss the new Covid-19 vaccination than with a Pharmacist? Vivian Johnson, PharmD, MBA and Senior Vice President of Clinical Support Services, Parkland Health & Hospital System joins us to particularly shine the spotlight on engaging minority communities and addressing concerns many have about the vaccines.
In the second half of the show, we talk about our hearts with Cardiologist Srinivas Yallapragada, M.D. from Medical City Las Colinas. One of the biggest contributors to the acute patients he sees is…too much sedintary work, resulting from Covid-19. Dr. Yallapragada has some excellent exercise tips, as well.
Have you ever heard of the "Broken Heart Syndrome?" It's when our heart responds to stress by literally expanding, and while it is often not fatal in and of itself, it can lead to complications. Kami Banks, M.D., M.P.H., Cardiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen joins us in the first half of this week's show to tell us about this little-known medical issue that many more North Texans are facing.
For the second half of the show, we are delighted to have Joseph Chang, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Outpatient and Ambulatory Services at Parkland Health and Hospital System, to discuss the myth and mystery around Covid-19 testing. What tests are currently available, how are they different, what are the factors of consideration in getting a test, and what is the expected accuracy? The science of Covid-testing so you know the facts, from the Chief Medical Officer at Parkland, on the Human Side of Healthcare.
We have been sheltering at home, possibly exercising less, under stress from Covid-19 and other things in our world and just came through the holidays. That means that for many of us, we may have put on a few unwelcome pounds. This week we are pleased to have Carey Shore, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Methodist Health System with excellent information on dieting, the latest trends including the Keto diet and Intermittent fasting. What is the best way to lose weight in 2021. Listen and learn!
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We have been sheltering at home, possibly exercising less, under stress from Covid-19 and other things in our world and just came through the holidays. That means that for many of us, we may have put on a few unwelcome pounds. This week we are pleased to have Carey Shore, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Methodist Health System with excellent information on dieting, the latest trends including the Keto diet and Intermittent fasting. What is the best way to lose weight in 2021. Listen and learn!
Dr. Mark Casanova returns in the second half of the show to tell his story of participating in a clinical trial for one of the Covid-19 vaccinations back in September. He describes how the 2-series vaccination affected him and why he chose to participate in the trial. Plus, from his medical perspective as President of the Dallas County Medical Society, he informs us of the new messenger RNA development of this vaccine and tackles the question about the timeframe of testing and development.
We are delighted to be back for another season on "The Human Side of Healthcare" and we are kicking 2021 off strong with two special guests to discuss the short-term plan for living with Covid-19 in North Texas.
Mark Casanova, M.D. is President of the Dallas County Medical Society and physician at Baylor Scott and White Health. Dr. Casanova joins us with a critical Covid update, as the current Wave is threatening our supply of ICU beds across the Metroplex.
Next, John Carlo, M.D., President and CEO of Prism Health North Texas brings us up to date on the status of the new vaccinations that are being distributed in the Metroplex. Are they safe? How do they work? When will you be able to get one? All the important questions are answered in the second half of our show.
For the first half of the show, we re-visit a July interview with John M. Barry, author of "The Great Influenza" and Professor at Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. He is also Distinguished Scholar at Tulane’s Biwater Institute. Mr. Barry compares the 1918 pandemic to today's Covid-19 situation. Interestingly, there are similarities and in some cases distinct differences.
We are then joined by Gonzalo Perez-Garcia, M.D., psychiatrist at Texas Health Presbyterian to discuss the "Holiday Blues." Often many get down during the holidays for a variety of reasons, but this seasonal phenomenon is only exacerbated by Covid-19. We are all tired, worn thin, and looking forward to a solution, hopefully soon. Dr. Garcia has some excellent tips on how to face this time positively.
We have a packed show this week with the focus on staying safe and healthy over the 2020 holiday season. This year has had enough thrown at us with Covid-19, we don't need accidents further disrupting our lives. Here are some tips from professionals who see these kinds of things every day.
First, Melanie Leonard, Trauma Program Manager at Medical City North Hills, has some great tips on safety with ladders. And even if your decorations are up, they must come down, so these are important tips to remember for January, too!
Then, we visit the ER up in Plano with Dr. Glenn Hardesty, ER Physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano. Dr. Hardesty has seen it all and has some stories of injuries that might sneak up on you. Tips to keep in mind to stay out of the Emergency Room this Holiday Season.
Sherry Cusumano, Executive Director of Community Education and Clinical Development at Medical City Green Oaks in Dallas is no stranger to "The Human Side of Healthcare." Holiday Blues is a distinct reality, only exacerbated this holiday season because of Covid-19. Sherry shares some practical tips and advice to help beat the blues.
To wrap things up, Steve Love and Thomas Miller talk with Dr. Mark Cassanova, President of the Dallas County Medical Society and Hospice and Palliative Care physician at Baylor Scott and White, about the latest science around Covid prevention during the holidays.
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Around the holidays, our North Texas Hospitals always see people who have suffered an orthopedic injury from a fall. This week we talk to Jennifer Attmore, M.D., Geriatric Medicine Specialist at Texas Health Allen about how our elderly can prevent and treat falls. We dive into why hip fractures are so important to prevent, and some excellent tips to tidy up at home to help prevent falls. This is very relevant for yourself, your spouse, or your elderly loved ones to hear.
For the second half of the show, we explore how Covid-19 is affecting us neurologically, particularly with stroke. Even young people are presenting to the hospital with stroke symptoms related to Covid-19. Why is this respiratory virus affecting our brains? Bartley Mitchell, M.D., PhD joins us from Methodist Health System to shed his high-level insight on Covid and our brains.
Many North Texas families face dementia in their family at some point. Diana Kerwin, M.D., Geriatric Medicine Specialist at
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas joins us for an information-packed first half of the show. She unpacks several aspects of dementia, including the important question - what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
For the second half of the show, Dr. Henry Ellis, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children talks about sports injuries and some of the latest research and studies from Scottish Rite’s high-level vantage point.
This week is about empowering women. First, we begin talking to Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women's Shelter in North Texas. This is a very important resource for any woman who may find herself in a domestic violence situation. Genesis offers a "way out," including an Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Counseling Services and Legal Services. Services, including schooling, are also provided for children of domestic violence situations. For more information, visit their website at: https://www.genesisshelter.org/
Next, Cathy Glenn joins us from Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. She is the Injury Prevention Trauma Outreach Coordinator there and works directly with domestic violence patients coming to the Emergency Room. One of the services offered through many of our North Texas Hospitals to rape victims is the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) program. Cathy explains how this program works, and how it benefits women (and men) who have been sexually assaulted document and build forensic evidence, whether or not law enforcement becomes involved.
We pivot in the second half of the show to focus on Women in Healthcare. Vivian Dimas, M.D., joins us to discuss the future of women in this dynamic field, especially from her perspective as a pediatric and adult heart surgeon. Dr. Dimas is Director of Interventional Cardiology at Children’s Health℠ and serves as an associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments of heart failure and other complex heart conditions. Dr. Dimas is also board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
The future for women is very bright in healthcare, and finding a mentor who has blazed the trail ahead of you is key to success, as Dr. Dimas explains.
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After a brief Covid-19 update with DFWHC President & CEO, Stephen Love, we talk again about sports injuries and concussions with Dr. Katherine Kester, Sports Medicine physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. If you ever wondered what a concussion is, or what it is like, she has a visual correlation you will never forget!
In the second half of the show, we talk to Karrie Lawson, Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Services, Medical City Dallas & Medical City Children’s Hospital, on some tips and reminders to help prevent pedestrian accidents. People are so glued to their cell phones now that often they will step in front of on-coming cars without looking.
Then, Dr. Vivian Dimas, also of Medical City Dallas & Medical City Children’s Hospital - who we are going to have on our next show on a different topic - we discovered was hit by a car while riding a bicycle in Arizona 7 years ago. She tells her story as a perfect example of just how serious this is.
The second half of this week's show is dedicated to the critical "Wave-3" escalation in Covid-19 cases in North Texas. Robert Haley, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center brings his 10 years of experience at the CDC to talk about what we must do immediately to ward off the impending threat of a massive spread in our Metroplex counties.
This is Dr. Haley's full-length interview.
Troy Smurawa, M.D., Director of Sports Medicine at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Plano, joins us for a brilliant and informative conversation about preventing and treating athletic injuries. From his cutting-edge position at the Andrews Institute, Dr. Smurawa goes inside athletic performance with some tips on conditioning, movement and technique - all critical to preventing injuries.
The second half of this week's show is dedicated to the critical "Wave-3" escalation in Covid-19 cases in North Texas. Robert Haley, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center brings his 10 years of experience at the CDC to talk about what we must do immediately to ward off the impending threat of a massive spread in our Metroplex counties.
It is an honor to have Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association with us for the first half of this week's show. Rick leads the AHA's efforts to create a sophisticated political and grassroots infrastructure, enabling the hospital advocacy agenda to be effectively communicated before the Congress and federal agencies. Under his leadership, the AHA launched AHAPAC, now one of the largest health care political action committees in the U.S., supporting congressional candidates who support hospitals and patients.
In our second half, we are joined by Shane Miller, M.D., Sports Medicine Physician at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. Dr. Miller talks about one of the most concerning, and frequent, sports injuries: Concussions. What they are, how to spot them, and the latest science on how to treat them, all in these information-packed 2 segments.
Covid-19 cases are rising in North Texas and the Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council and all our North Texas hospitals remind everyone to please do the things we know help reduce the spread of Covid-19: Wear a mask; physical distance at least 6 feet; wash your hands often. Thank you.
In our first two segments we are joined by John Christoforetti, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and partner at Allen Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. The topic is back-to-school sports and athletic injuries. How to best prevent them and especially if something does happen on the court or field, how to treat the injury.
In the second half of the show we discuss the “thief in the night that can steal our sight” - Glaucoma. Many fear, but don’t understand, this potentially blinding disease of the eyes. Davinder Grover, M.D., from Glaucoma Associates of Texas joins us to share his passion for treating glaucoma and assuring patients that they don’t have to lose their sight, especially if it is caught early.
This is the full interview with Dr. Robin Novakovic-White, M.D. from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Neuro Radiology and Neuro Critical Care departments to talk about stroke. Nearly 800,000 people every year are affected by this, or one every 40 seconds in the US alone. Dr. Novakovic-White gives us some amazing information not only how to prevent stroke, but what to do if you should ever feel the symptoms of stroke.
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This is the full interview with Donna Stauber from Baylor Scott & White Health talking about their very important "Faith in Action" program. We featured this on our very first episode, and are glad to bring Donna in to shine a different light on how this program is helping North Texans in need, especially during Covid 19.
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Segment 1 this week features Donna Stauber from Baylor Scott & White Health talking about their very important "Faith in Action" program. We featured this on our very first episode, and are glad to bring Donna in to shine a different light on how this program is helping North Texans in need, especially during Covid 19.
Segment 2 features Kadie Dooley from Children's Health and Associate Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. A recent study through 2017 indicated that 1 in 6 children ages 9-17 has a learning disability. This is a very important conversation for families with kids who need to hear this valuable information.
Segments 3 & 4 we are joined by Dr. Robin Novakovic-White, M.D. from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Neuro Radiology and Neuro Critical Care departments to talk about stroke. Nearly 800,000 people every year are affected by this, or one every 40 seconds in the US alone. Dr. Novakovic-White gives us some amazing information not only how to prevent stroke, but what to do if you should ever feel the symptoms of stroke.
Dr. Robert Haley, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center joins us this week to talk about the latest research evidence proving without question that wearing a mask will help contain Covid-19, both when someone is infected and when someone may be exposed. This is a very compelling interview with fresh information from someone who spent a decade at the CDC as an epidemic investigator.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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Dr. Robert Haley, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center joins us this week to talk about the latest research evidence proving without question that wearing a mask will help contain Covid-19, both when someone is infected and when someone may be exposed. This is a very compelling interview with fresh information from someone who spent a decade at the CDC as an epidemic investigator.
John Burk, M.D., is a Pulmonologist with Texas Pulmonology and Critical Care Associates in Ft. Worth. Dr. Burk explains how Covid-19 attacks our lungs, particularly outlining the progression from infection to needing supplemental oxygen, or even to be placed on a ventilator. If you've wondered what is going on in the body during this time, you will learn this and more from Dr. Burk.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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Whitney Herge, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist at Scottish Rite for Children discusses a special research study she has been leading on the stress-level impact on children, teens and families, post-Covid-19. This a very important study that will help hospitals, school, and community leaders develop resources to help families navigate the challenges everyone is feeling from this unprecedented global pandemic. This is the full-length interview with Dr. Herge.
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Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Ph.D.,Division Director, Movement Science Laboratory at Scottish Rite for Children discusses a special research study she has been leading on activity levels for children and teens post-Covid-19. This a very important study that will help hospitals, school, and community leaders develop better systems to help insure children get adequate daily exercise amidst this unprecedented global pandemic. This is the full-length interview with Dr. Francis.
The "Human Side of Healthcare" has a packed show this second week of October!
Segment 1 - Dr. Robert Haley from UTSW Medical Center on a Case for Masks in North Texas as the Covid-19 census points toward a possible Wave-3 ahead.
Segment 2 - NBC-5 Chief Meteorologist David Finfrock, was recently bitten by a rattlesnake. He joins us to tell the very close-call story.
Segment 3 - Dr. Erik Ledig, M.D., Emergency Department Director at Texas Health Willow Park on treating snake bites of any kind, especially venomous ones.
Segment 4 - Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Ph.D., and Whitney Herge, Ph.D., - Scottish Rite for Children on 2 important studies on activity for children and stress management for families that are being conducted since Covid-19.
Since Covid-19 entered our vocabulary last spring, have you come across what could be called "false information?" Haven't we all? In the first half of our show, we examine this from a scientific and clinical perspective with Jasmine Tiro, PhD, Associate Professor, Population and Data Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Tiro is both passionate and eloquent about the importance of accuracy across the full Covid-19 spectrum, including testing accuracy, data accuracy, and even how information is communicated, especially online.
In the second half of the show, we go to BUMC, or Baylor University Medical Center, to talk to the Medical Director of stroke and vascular neurology physician, Dion Graybeal, M.D. Dr. Graybeal connects the dots between strokes and high blood pressure, known as the "silent killer." Strokes are often also silent, so increasing our awareness and prevention of not only our blood pressure, but several other important factors, can help prevent strokes in the future.
Sepsis is a misunderstood illness that can be fatal, and it often begins outside of the hospital - i.e., at home. We have a wonderful team of sepsis experts joining us for the first half of the show - Kathy Watts, Sepsis Coordinator and Jessica Aguilar, Clinical Sepsis Nurse from JPS Health Network in Ft. Worth. Then, in our second segment, Joni Padden, Nursing Infomatic Specialist from Texas Health Resources, continues the conversation from her own passion for sepsis education & treatment.
In the second half of the show, we visit with Baylor Scott & White's Chief Medical Officer, Alejandro Arroliga, M.D. Dr. Arroliga oversees all the clinical and research efforts of one of the premier health organizations in the country and especially here in North Texas. Their geographical reach is extensive, and that leads to increased opportunities to leverage their size in times like this, especially in areas of clinical efficiency and research. Dr. Arroliga tells us the latest from both fronts in this very informative interview.
Sherry Cusumano is executive Director of Community Education and Clinical Development at Medical City Green Oaks in Dallas. Sherry is also President of NAMI North Texas, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Sherry shares her passion on breaking through the stigma surrounding mental health. This is her uninterrupted interview from Show 38.
On September 23 from 6-8 pm, Entercom radio presents “I’m Listening,” a 2-hour show to help bring awareness to mental health and suicide.
Here in DFW, the show will be simulcast on six Entercom radio stations, plus Radio.com. In addition, it will be broadcast on early 300 Entercom stations nationwide.
The Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 “I’m Listening” campaign, representing all of the North Texas hospitals in promoting this very important broadcast.
Today’s guests are:
Sherry Cusumano is executive Director of Community Education and Clinical Development at Medical City Green Oaks in Dallas. Sherry is also President of NAMI North Texas, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Sherry shares her passion on breaking through the stigma surrounding mental health. This is her uninterrupted interview from Show 38.
Sue Schell is Vice President and Clinical Director of Behavioral Health at Children’s Health System of Texas where she oversees the integration of behavioral health programming and service delivery in the community bringing services directly to the families who need them. Sue has a passion for our children’s health, and the most important thing we can do to help our kids: Talk about it!
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Janet St. James, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications at Medical City Healthcare, joins us this week with an update on what life has been like for her and her family since Covid-19. Janet, as many of you know, was the Medical reporter at WFAA, Channel 8 for nearly 20 years. In 2015 she joined Medical City and right before her orientation was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has shared her journey publicly on Facebook and has helped inspire and encourage thousands of people facing a cancer diagnosis. Certainly, as you will find out, things changed for her family once Covid-19 became a way of life.
In our last segment, Dr. Amy Wilson, Vice President, Medical Affairs at Baylor University Medical center, joins us to talk about the realm of opportunities for women in healthcare today. Over the last 15 years there has been quite a shift of more women in key management roles, like Dr. Wilson, and she talks about not only her own path, but what could be possible for other young women considering a career in healthcare.
We begin this Labor Day episode with Stephen Love, CEO of the DFW Hospital Council, and Thomas Miller discussing the latest Covid-19 numbers, which have improved in North Texas. Hopefully we don't repeat Memorial Day and end up with another surge later this month.
Kurtis Young from Parkland Health and Hospital System joins us to talk about their "Right Care" grand-funded program currently operating in South Dallas. This unique program places a police officer, a paramedic and a social worker on all 9-1-1 calls, with impressive numbers improving outcomes for those facing mental illness emergencies.
Ron Sylvan of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) joins us to talk about some of their high points over the last 40 years and the incredible awareness they have brought to highway safety, including the countless lives that have been saved because of their efforts. A great reminder this holiday weekend: Don't Drink & Drive!
Finally, Beth Warren, a clinical therapist at Children's Health joins us to talk about Mindfulness. What is it and how can we begin implementing it in our lives? A perfect focus for this Labor Day weekend and to set the tone for the upcoming fall.
In the first half of the show we talk to Andrew Masica, M.D. and Jasmine Tiro, PhD about a joint collaborative study from UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources to study the impact of Covid-19 on North Texas.
The DFW COVID-19 Prevalence Study aims to enroll approximately 45,000 Dallas and Tarrant County residents from across the entire spectrum of diversity in our community, as well as occupations at higher risk for exposure such as grocery store and airline employees. The range of socioeconomic status as well as diverse racial and ethnic communities will be surveyed and tested for active COVID-19 infection and evidence of past infection, then followed over time to provide insights into how individuals’ immune responses evolve and how hot spots emerge in the community.
In the second half of the show, a fascinating conversation with Anthony Maioriello, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center specializing in spine and neurosurgical disorders, including aneurysms.
Dr. Maioriello is part of The Neurosurgery Group at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, where he incorporates some of the latest brain surgery techniques to save people from aneurysms and stroke.
If you’ve ever used the expression, “it’s not brain surgery,” this conversation is for you!
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In segments 1 and 2 we talk with Jesus, Alderete, BS, CPSTI, CHWI Sr. Program Coordinator, Dallas Children’s Health about Water Safety for our Kids. Jesus has some information about when drownings occur that will totally catch you off guard. The interview is worth listening to just for that, plus there are several tips and reminders for anyone with kids (it's not just about swimming pools!).
in segments 3 and 4 we talk to Dr. Marc Mazade, Medical Director, Infection Control and Prevention at Cook Children’s Health Care System about a study and subsequent document he spearheaded to inform the community and government leasers how to go Back to School Safely. Any family with kids in school will benefit from this most recent information.
We have been talking a lot here on "The Human Side of Healthcare" about various aspects of Covid-19, surely the biggest medical story of our generation. One very important element of the impact of Covid-19 is on our kids. In the first two segments, we are delighted to have Dr. Mary Whitworth, Medical Director of Infectious Diseases at Cook Children's Health Care System with us to talk about how our kids are handling this emotionally, and how it has been affecting youth physically.
In the second half of the show we discuss the very important topic of having the assurance to call 911 if you or a loved one may be having a medical emergency, particularly related to a heart attack or stroke. Minutes can make a life-or-death difference in this game, so you absolutely don't want to hesitate to dial 911 if you should find yourself in this situation.
Joining us are Karen Yates, Chest Pain/EMS Coordinator at Methodist Health System Mansfield, Dr. Alan Taylor, Interventional Cardiologist also at Methodist Health Mansfield, and Kevin Cunningham EMS Battalion Chief at the Midlothian Fire Department.
This interview is full of valuable "need-to-know" information to be prepared for such an emergency.
This is the full interview with Anita Bhansali, M.D., Neurosurgeon who practices at North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center in Fort Worth joins us to talk about epilepsy - how many are affected, what exactly is epilepsy, and what are some of the latest treatments. This is an area of medicine that is constantly evolving with new technologies and Dr. Bhansali is here to explain.
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This is the full interview with Marjorie Quint-Bouzid, Senior Vice President Women & Infants Specialty Health at Parkland Health & Hospital System joins us to talk about important information regarding labor, delivery and post-delivery child care and particularly how Parkland Health & Hospital System has been adapting with new parents.
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In Segment 1, Dr. Trish Perl, Chief of Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical School joins us to discuss the latest findings and research on reducing Covid-19 spread. This is some of the latest information from the front lines of clinical data.
For Segments 2 and 3, Marjorie Quint-Bouzid, Senior Vice President Women & Infants Specialty Health at Parkland Health & Hospital System joins us to talk about important information regarding labor, delivery and post-delivery child care and particularly how Parkland Health & Hospital System has been adapting with new parents.
In Segment 4, Anita Bhansali, M.D., Neurosurgeon who practices at North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center in Fort Worth joins us to talk about epilepsy - how many are affected, what exactly is epilepsy, and what are some of the latest treatments. This is an area of medicine that is constantly evolving with new technologies and Dr. Bhansali is here to explain.
This is our nearly 1-hour full-length captivating interview with Dr. Robert Haley of UT Southwestern Medical School and Medical Center.
Dr. Haley is Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center and holder of the U.S. Armed Forces Veterans Distinguished Chair for Medical Research Honoring America's Gulf War Veterans.
He received his B.A. degree in Philosophy and Social Sciences from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he served as instructor in Philosophy for a year. He received his M.D. degree from UT Southwestern Medical School at Dallas and served an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
We are happy to have Dr. Robert Haley return to the program for a continued discussion on containing the Covid-19 spread in North Texas. Dr. Haley also discusses the status of vaccination development, which also sets the stage for the second half of the show.
Robert W. Haley, M.D., is Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center and holder of the U.S. Armed Forces Veterans Distinguished Chair for Medical Research Honoring America's Gulf War Veterans.
He received his B.A. degree in Philosophy and Social Sciences from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he served as instructor in Philosophy for a year. He received his M.D. degree from UT Southwestern Medical School at Dallas and served an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
In the second half, Dr. Trish Perl, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Professor and Chief of Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical School joins us for an important discussion around vaccinating our children. Then, she returns in our final segment for a conversation about the current status of the Covid-19 vaccination program.
She received her medical degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a Master's of Science degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McGill University. She specializes in healthcare associated infections and international health, emerging infectious diseases, outbreak investigation and is experienced in travel and tropical medicine, Staphylococcus aureus infections, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, and infection prevention and control.She also speaks multiple languages, including French.
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We have a special guest for three segments this week. Author and Distinguished Scholar, John Barry joins us to talk about his book "The Great Influenza: the story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" which chronicles the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic that killed millions of people worldwide. Stephen Love, DFW Hospital Council President & CEO, discusses the correlations between 1918 and today's Covid-19 pandemic. John also tackles the tough questions of how long we will be dealing with this pandemic and what back-to-school might look like this fall.
In addition to writing best-selling books, op-ed columns in prominent newspapers and appearing on numerous national media as one of the world's leading experts on pandemics, John is also Distinguished Scholar at Tulane's Bywater Institute and a professor at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, he lives in New Orleans.
Chris Eades, shareholder with Hall Render, discusses a legal perspective on telemedicine in Segment four. Telemedicine was certainly being used in many settings prior to Covid-19, but since March it has obviously become mainstream for many medical office visits. What was born from necessity may very well become routine in the future, however, not without hurdles that need to be addressed. In this interview, Stephen Love and Chris Eades discuss the past, present and future of telemedicine from a legal perspective.
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As Covid-19 continues to surge in Texas and several other states, Stephen Love of the DFW Hospital Council updates the current status in Segment 1, including a reinstatement of the one solution to getting North Texas back fully, which is to "wear a mask!"
For scientific validation of "wear a mask," we hear in our second and third segments from Robert Haley, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Internal Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center and holder of the U.S. Armed Forces Veterans Distinguished Chair for Medical Research Honoring America's Gulf War Veterans.
In Segment 2, Dr. Haley discusses the latest research and data indicating just how significant wearing face covering can be for preventing the spread of Covid-19. There is the latest, most up-to-date information from those who study community diseases like Covid-19, and Dr. Haley strongly advocates that face-covering should be our number one priority.
In the 3rd segment, we talk about what many North Texas families are discussing now - what will back-to-school look like? Dr. Haley has a wealth of information that every family with school-aged kids should hear.
Finally, Jason Isham from Children's Health joins us to talk about the Texas Child Access Through Telemedicine program (TCHATT) that will be available in many North Texas schools this fall. The TCHATT Program is designed to deliver telemedicine services to public school students experiencing a mental health crisis. More information is available from the UT Health System website here - https://www.utsystem.edu/pophealth/tcmhcc/
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Covid numbers continue to spike in North Texas and Stephen Love and Thomas Miller discuss how it is impacting local hospitals this week as more pressure is applied to the system.
There's a new program that will help kids and students acquire behavioral health counseling and treatment from their primary care family physicians. This was first implemented in May, but will be in full-swing for the 2020-21 school year. Jason Isham from Children's Health is here to explain the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and also about the much-needed effort to remove stigmas around behavioral health treatment, especially with our youth.
Sherri Puffer, M.D., is an ObGyn practicing at Women's Health Services in Arlington, a multi-physician specialty practice. She joins us to talk about things couples can do if they are wanting to start a family, but are experiencing challenges with fertility. If you are, or know a couple who is, having challenges in this area, this will be a very informative segment.
Pat Jackson, RN MA from Children's Heath joins us in the last segment for a conversation with Steve Love on tips and reminders of the basics that are unfortunately being forgotten by too many right now as Covid-19 positive tests keep increasing in Texas. The main theme that Steve and this program would like to communicate, especially right now, is to please...."Wear a Mask!"
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This is the full-length interview with Dr. Brian Jones, Vice President, Managed Care and Shannon Huggins, Sr. Vice President, Population Health from Methodist Health System regarding the ongoing opioid crisis. It is estimated that over 60,000 people die each year from opioid-related issues, so dealing with this problem is critical. Shannon and Dr. Jones talk about what they are both spearheading at Methodist Health to not only find and implement alternatives, but also to help reduce the number of opioids in circulation.
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This is the combined and un-cut conversation we had with Winjie Miao, Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Texas Health Resources about innovative technology in healthcare. This is one of the driving forces behind the high-quality healthcare we all enjoy, and Winjie shares her high-level perspective of what is changing, and what has changed since Covid-19.
The first part of the interview was recorded in our offices before Covid hit full-force, and we thought a follow-up was appropriate to bring things up to date, so Winjie joined us by phone for a current update in the second part.
Happy 4th of July & Happy Birthday, America!
Even on this holiday weekend, COVID-19 cases are jumping in many states, including Texas. Stephen Love and Thomas Miller discuss the latest updates during the pandemic. Stephen offers a dire warning that if current trends continue, hospitals will be approaching an alarming surge mode by the end of the month. Masks, washing hands and keeping a safe distance from others is key - and should be strictly adhered to over the holiday.
In our second and third segments, we talk to Winjie Miao, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Texas Health Resources. She will discuss innovative technologies in healthcare today. Winjie shares her perspective of what is changing, and what has changed since COVID-19.
In our last segment, Dr. Brian Jones, Vice President, Managed Care and Shannon Huggins, Senior Vice President, Population Health, both from Methodist Health System, will talk about the ongoing opioid crisis. They are coordinating an innovative new program that promotes alternatives to the uncomfortably high number of opioids in circulation.
This is the full interview with Erin Prendergast, BSN, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. Erin talks about the Nurse Navigation program at THR and how it is extending beyond oncology as Covid-19 is changing the way healthcare services are delivered. One of the ways hospitals are helping patients navigate the system is through this special navigation from caring nurses like Erin.
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This is the full interview with Ashleigh Kenney from Texas Scottish Rite for Children's Family Services Director discusses an exciting, practical and relevant program she has implemented at Texas Scottish Rite called "Unconditional Positive Regard." Learn about this exciting program and how it is also quite relevant to Covid-19.
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Ashleigh Kinney from Texas Scottish Rite for Children's Family Services Director discusses an exciting, practical and relevant program she has implemented at Texas Scottish Rite called "Unconditional Positive Regard." Learn about this exciting program in our first two segments and how it is also quite relevant to Covid-19 today.
Erin Prendergast, BSN, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, joins us to talk about the Nurse Navigation program at THR and how it is extending beyond oncology as Covid-19 is changing the way healthcare services are delivered. One of the ways hospitals are helping patients navigate the system is through this special navigation from caring nurses like Erin.
Steven Love, President and CEO of the Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council and Thomas Miller update this week's developments in light of the recent surge in Texas and several other southern states, including an update on how North Texas hospitals are affected.
One of the most beneficial surgeries to help relieve chronic pain is a hip or knee replacement. These procedures have advanced so much in the last two decades, and even in the last five years tremendous strides have been made in this very important area of healthcare.
Robert Schmidt and Ajai Cadambi join us in this full, uncut interview from the Texas Hip & Knee Center in Southwest Ft. Worth, A Texas Health Physicians Group practice. Along with their colleagues, this clinic performs over 3,000 joint replacement surgeries per year. Learn some of the latest surgical and rehab techniques that are making a difference in letting so many north Texans resume a pain-free lifestyle.
This is the full, un-cut interview with Mike Sanborn, President of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center. They have been diligent in managing the re-opening of hospital services, achieving an impressive "less-than 1%" staff infection rate in their facility, well below national averages. Learn how they are doing it, what Mike has learned both personally and professionally from managing this large North Texas Medical Center.
Serving as President of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Mike Sanborn and his team have been diligently coordinating the re-opening of hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the process, his hospital's staff infection rate has achieved an impressive "less-than 1%," well below the national average. Mike will discuss "lessons learned" while managing one of the largest hospitals in North Texas.
Dr. Robert Schmidt and Dr. Ajai Cadambi of the Texas Hip and Knee Center of Fort Worth, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice, will join us to discuss some of the most beneficial surgeries to help relieve chronic pain. Their hip and knee replacement procedures over the past five years have made tremendous strides in this important area of healthcare beneficial to the "Baby Boomer" generation. Their innovative clinic performs over 3,000 joint replacement surgeries per year, allowing so many North Texans to live a pain-free lifestyle.
Dr. Ann Warren's uncut interview about resources available to help navigate the challenging times of COVID-19. Dr. Warren is a psychologist and co-director of trauma research at Baylor University Medical Center. She is also director of neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology for Baylor Scott & White Health Institute for Rehabilitation and a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M Department of Surgery.
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This is the full unedited interview about the inspirational therapeutic program at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children that assists children with chronic medical conditions to develop the skills needed to actively participate in recreational activities. Dana Dempsey, head of the program, talks about how kids from North Texas and around the country benefit from this unique therapy.
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This is the full unedited interview with Tom Collins, CEO of Medical City Green Oaks Hospital. He discusses the "Work Returns" program developed 14 years ago to help employees return to employment safely and regain the confidence after missing extended time due to a Workers Comp case. This ground-breaking program has been implemented in hundreds of North Texas companies and has been a tremendous asset to people after suffering a traumatic accident.
Dr. Ann Warren joins us to discuss resources available to help navigate the challenging times of COVID-19. Dr. Warren is a psychologist and co-director of trauma research at Baylor University Medical Center. She is also director of neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology for Baylor Scott & White Health Institute for Rehabilitation and a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M Department of Surgery.
She will be followed by Tom Collins, CEO of Medical City Green Oaks Hospital. He'll discuss the "Work Returns" program developed 14 years ago to help employees return to employment safely and regain the confidence after missing extended time due to a Workers Comp case. This ground-breaking program has been implemented in hundreds of North Texas companies and has been a tremendous asset to people after suffering a traumatic accident.
Finally, we'll discuss an inspirational therapeutic program at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children that assists children with chronic medical conditions to develop the skills needed to actively participate in recreational activities. Dana Dempsey, head of the program, will joins us to talk about how kids from North Texas and around the country benefit from this unique therapy.
This is the full un-cut interview from Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dr. Darryl Amos and Doreen Freeman with an insider's view of their trauma unit. What happens when someone needs emergency services? Their discussion serves as a reminder that if you have a medical emergency, it is always safe to call 911. They will talk about the "Golden Hour" in trauma, which can make the difference between life and death.
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This is the full un-cut interview with Patti Niles, President/CEO of Southwest Transplant Alliance. She joins us to talk about how donations and surgeries have not missed a beat thanks to some tenacious teamwork with Methodist Health System. This encouraging interview details a critical, life-saving branch of healthcare that has not been in the headlines during COVID-19.
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As reopening continues in our community, Stephen Love, President/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, has his eye on the curve. Will it drop, stay flat or even surge as Texas resumes a "New Normal?"
Patti Niles, President/CEO of Southwest Transplant Alliance, joins us to talk about how donations and surgeries have not missed a beat thanks to some tenacious teamwork with Methodist Health System. This encouraging interview details a critical, life-saving branch of healthcare that has not been in the headlines during COVID-19.
From Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dr. Darryl Amos and Doreen Freeman join us for an insider's view of their trauma unit. What happens when someone needs emergency services? Their discussion serves as a reminder that if you have a medical emergency, it is always safe to call 911. They will talk about the "Golden Hour" in trauma, which can make the difference between life and death.
Nancy Vish, RN, PhD, NEA-BC, President/CNO of Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, returns for Part 2 of her interview about how her facility is adapting to the unforeseen healthcare challenges caused by COVID-19.
This is the un-cut, full interview with Nancy Vish, RN, PhD, NEA-BC is President and Chief Nursing Officer of the Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas & Ft. Worth.
One of Nancy and her team's main concerns is people are still reluctant to seek routine medical care for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Also, when emergencies arise, many are reluctant to call 911. This only leads to further complications, and sometimes, death. Nancy joins us to talk about the initiatives the Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital has implemented to insure safety in all of their facilities.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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Dr. John Carlo, Physician CEO at Prism Health North Texas, has been on the front lines of several major outbreaks affecting our community going back to AIDS crisis of the 1980's. Dr. Carlo joins us for two segments to discuss how residents can maintain their safety as businesses reopen, the safety and importance of calling 911 if there is a medical emergency, the hot topic of vaccinations, and the controversy around masks, and how to use them safely and effectively.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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This is the information-packed full interview about the economics of Covid-19 with John McCracken, PhD, Clinical Professor of Healthcare Management at The University of Texas at Dallas Jindal School of Management and Adjunct Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. McCracken's insights and outlooks are to some degree ominous, and yet he foresees that we will, indeed, get through this crisis.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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In our first two segments, we talk COVID-19 economics with John McCracken, PhD, Clinical Professor of Healthcare Management at UT Dallas Jindal School of Management and Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UT Southwestern. Dr. McCracken's insights are to some degree ominous, yet he foresees that we will, indeed, get through this crisis.
Dr. John Carlo continues his conversation from last week on vaccines, masks and how to "re-open" North Texas. Dr. Carlo, President/CEO at Prism Health North Texas, has been on the front lines of multiple viral outbreaks in North Texas dating back to HIV in the 1980's.
Nancy Vish, RN, PhD, NEA-BC, President and Chief Nursing Officer of the Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, will also join us. One of Nancy's concerns is the reluctance of people to call 911 to seek medical care for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Inspired by the fear of catching COVID-19, this hesitancy leads to further complications and even death.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST on KRLD-1080-AM and KRLD live on Radio.com.
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This is the full, un-cut interview with Gladys Kolenovsky from Texas Scottish Rite's world-renown dyslexia program. Gladys is Director of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders and is passionate about the program and how it has helped so many children and families nationwide.
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This is the full, uncut interview with Dr. Amit Khera from the University of Texas Southwestern's Preventive Cardiology Program.
He discusses the great urgency of people being afraid to call 911 when they are having medical emergencies, particularly related to our hearts. This reluctance is only complicating and compounding problems that need to be dealt with sooner. He says that people are suffering irreparable harm or even death because of this new alarming trend.
Also, Dr. Khera tells us how Covid-19 affects the heart, how the medical system has made adjustments to keep patients safe while getting routine treatment, the value of telemedicine, and much more.
This is the third straight Friday that Governor Abbott has released phases of Texas heading towards a "new normal." Stephen Love comments on the implications, hospital capacities and likely next steps. Also, Remdisivir is a promising new medication for COVID-19 and Stephen talks about the supply sent to North Texas hospitals as well as clinical trials underway.
Dr. John Carlo, Physician CEO at Prism Health North Texas, has been on the front lines of several major outbreaks affecting our community going back to AIDS crisis of the 1980's. Dr. Carlo joins us for Part 1 of what will be a 2-part interview to discuss how residents can maintain their safety as businesses reopen.
Dr. Amit Khera, director of the Preventive Cardiology Program at UT Southwestern, returns to the program to answer questions about how hospitals have adapted safety measures while treating COVID-19. He also explains how COVID-19 can potentially affect the heart.
Gladys Kolenovsky, director of the Center for Dyslexia at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, will talk about her hospital's world-renown dyslexia program. She is passionate about the cause and details how the program has helped so many children and families nationwide.
DFW Hospital Council President and CEO, Steven Love, talks about the increased re-opening in North Texas this week, as Covid-19 testing numbers continue to show many cases in the area, with many still fatal. How can we make this successful? Will there be another spike? How will we know? These are all important questions that Steve addresses from his perspective working closely with the DFW area hospitals and local governing authorities.
In our next two segments we address a growing problem in North Texas and around the country. Due to Covid-19 concerns, people with true medical emergencies are not calling 911. The data is clear, and this is leading to unnecessary deaths or further medical complications as a result. "Time is Brain and Time is Muscle" is the mantra you will hear from Dr. Veer Vithalani. He should know. As Interim Director of the Metropolitan Area EMS, his mission is to help people understand that it is totally safe to call 911 and get proper medical care if you are exhibiting any kind of heart, stroke, or other medical emergency symptoms.
Finally, Dr. Amit Khera from the University of Texas Southwestern's Preventive Cardiology Program talks to us how Covid is affecting the heart. He underscores the critical message that if you exhibit signs or concerns of a potential heart or stroke issue, please call 911. How is Covid affecting the heart, and what can we do to stay healthy while we are sheltering at home? Dr. Khera is an expert in this area offering excellent advice whether you are dealing with cardiovascular issues or not.
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This is the full-length interview with Dr. Dan Guzman of Cook Children's Healthcare System about a program he put together called "Aim For Safety." It is an informational and awareness program for parents who have firearms in their homes, especially when young kids are involved. Dr. Guzman works in emergency care as part of his practice and sees the impact these kinds of tragic accidents can have on families and is passionate to help parents avoid this situation.
The website for "Aim For Safety" is www.aimforsafety.org
Dr. David Winter joins us in our second segment to discuss re-opening physician practices in North Texas. This is the full, un-cut interview with much more information than was on the live broadcast.
Dr. Winter serves HealthTexas Provider Network, a 1,000+ physician organization, a member of Baylor Scott & White Health, as its Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Clinical Officer and is in the private practice of internal medicine and has appeared on WFAA, Channel 8 News for over 4 decades providing medical news and information.
Governor Greg Abbott's Phase One Reopening Texas initiative went into effect Friday. Steve Love, DFW Hospital Council President & CEO, discusses implications of this first step in reopening, in light of the reality of a deadly virus still very active in North Texas.
Dr. David Winter joins us in our second segment to discuss re-opening physician practices in North Texas. Dr. Winter serves HealthTexas Provider Network, a 1,000+ physician organization, a member of Baylor Scott & White Health, as its Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Clinical Officer and is in the private practice of internal medicine and has appeared on WFAA, Channel 8 News for over 4 decades providing medical news and information.
Dr. Daryl Amos is head of Trauma at Methodist Health Dallas. In a segment that was pre-recorded before the Covid-19 virus hit, he offers keen insights into how trauma began as a specialty in the first place, and some of the latest innovations being implemented in trauma facilities. If anyone ever has to receive trauma care, this is a comforting conversation to realize the high-quality of care offered at these facilities and also the caliber of people behind the care.
In our final episode, we go to Ft. Worth to visit with Dr. Dan Guzman of Cook Children's Healthcare System about a program he put together called "Aim For Safety." It is an informational and awareness program for parents who have firearms in their homes, especially when young kids are involved. Dr. Guzman works in emergency care as part of his practice and sees the impact these kinds of tragic accidents can have on families and is passionate to help parents avoid this situation. The website for "Aim For Safety" is www.aimforsafety.org
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Beth Warren is a Clinical Counselor at Children's Health and joins us to talk about the practice of Mindfulness in this full-length uncut interview. Particularly today, when we are staying in and as the weeks roll by, calming our thoughts can be a therapeutic practice - even one we can continue after this is over. Taking time to slow down has tremendous health benefits, as Beth describes.
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Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas has a wonderful "Literature in Medicine" program incorporating the arts and humanities into medical care. Dr. John Harper is a Cardiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
This is the full-length interview about this program that helps bring the beauty of literature, poetry, music, and dance woven into the practice of medicine. Dr Harper shares touching stories of how just the right word at the right time can help soothe the soul.
We have the latest updates on the Covid-19 impact on North Texas with DFWHC President and CEO, Steven Love, including a look-back at some of the facts and stats from the last wide-scale pandemic in 1918 - lessons learned and patterns to watch for now. Steven addresses the looming questions of how much longer will this last and what will "new normal" look like?
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas has a wonderful "Literature in Medicine" program incorporating the arts and humanities into medical care. Dr. John Harper is a Cardiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He joins us in our third segment to talk about this program that helps bring the beauty of literature, poetry, music, and dance woven into the practice of medicine. Dr Harper shares touching stories of how just the right word at the right time can help soothe the soul.
Beth Warren is a Clinical Counselor at Children's Health and joins us to talk about the practice of Mindfulness. Particularly today, when we are staying in and as the weeks roll by, calming our thoughts can be a therapeutic practice - even one we can continue after this is over. Taking time to slow down has tremendous health benefits, as Beth describes.
Joseph DeLeon is President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Ft. Worth.
He talks about some of the programs in a large, urban hospital and especially what is on everyone's mind now - Covid-19.
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Another packed show today as we continue our coverage and insights into how North Texas hospitals are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. DJ Wilson is President and CEO of StateofReform.com, consulting and advising hospital and community leaders in nine states. DJ's insights speak for themselves as we retained him for the first half of the show. Be sure to check out our extended podcast interview, because we talk more about the eventual re-opening of the country and what "new normal" might look like.
Next we visit Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital's President, Joseph DeLeon. He talks about some of the programs in a large, urban hospital and especially what is on everyone's mind now - Covid-19.
Finally, Tricia Cartwright, President and CEO of North Texas Food Bank joins us to talk about the significant increase in food needs across North Texas. She explains what the Food Bank is doing to meet these immediate needs, and how we can each help.
DJ Wilson is President and CEO of StateofReform.com, consulting and advising hospital and community leaders in nine states. DJ's insights speak for themselves as we retained him for the first half of the show.
In this extended interview, we talk more about the eventual re-opening of the country and what "new normal" might look like.
Julia Cartwright, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist at Children's Health & UTSW, joins us with tips on helping families encourage their kids to use screen time wisely, especially now that we are home and more prone to turning on those electronics.
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Hazel Thomas is Director of Pastoral Care at Texas Health Resources. Hazel talks about the life of a chaplain, especially during challenging times. If anyone has a loved one in the hospital for any reason, chaplain services are available on request. This is a wonderful and encouraging interview that is more relevant now than ever.
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We continue our coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting North Texas. Curt Hazelbaker, CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas YMCA talks about how they have "pivoted" to repurpose their facilities to help the community during these challenging times.
Hazel Thomas is Director of Pastoral Care at Texas Health Resources. Hazel talks about the life of a chaplain, especially during challenging times. If anyone has a loved one in the hospital for any reason, chaplain services are available on request. This is a wonderful and encouraging interview that is more relevant now than ever.
Julia Cartwright, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist at Children's Health & UTSW, joins us in our last segment with tips on helping families encourage their kids to use screen time wisely, especially now that we are home and more prone to turning on those electronics.
This is the full un-edited interview with Caryn Paulos, Faith Community Nursing Program Director at Texas Health Resources. Caryn shares some wonderful tips from both her experience as a nurse and from the perspective of faith and hope, to give us great suggestions on staying positive during challenging times.
Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, extended the "shelter at home" order to the entire state this week and Dallas County Judge, Clay Jenkins, approved the installation of 250 hospital beds in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as the first of several such overflow facilities planned across the state.
DFWHC President & CEO, Steven Love, discusses this week's key developments and impacts, including a very important new study released this week from the University of Texas on city-by-city projections of the Covid-19 increase and possible peak expected over the next several weeks.
Then, for the second half of the show we are joined by Caryn Paulos, Faith Community Nursing Program Director at Texas Health Resources. Caryn shares some wonderful tips from both her experience as a nurse and from the perspective of faith and hope, to give us great suggestions on staying positive during challenging times.
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This is the full interview with Brett Lee, CEO of Texas Health Frisco, which has been specially designed from the ground-up to serve the needs of this young, professional, growing North Texas suburb. Brett talks about how Ritz Carlton was consulted to help instill their culture of "customer first" level of service across all aspects of the facility. The hospital opened in the fall of 2019 and is a joint-venture with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and School.
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The DFW Metroplex went into "shelter at home" for many residents. In this show, Steven Love, President and CEO of the DFW Hospital Council explains some of the criteria that led to that decision. This is an inside-look at the critical factors contributed to asking North Texas residents to stay home for the next phase of the Covid-19 fight.
Only days after these decisions from the North Texas County Judges, the United States took the lead in total numbers of Covid-19 cases, emphasizing the importance of compliance with these restrictions, which are intended to "flatten the curve."
Steven and Thomas discuss the factors and implications in the first two segments.
In the second half of the show, we talk to Brett Lee, CEO of Texas Health Frisco, which has been specially designed from the ground-up to serve the needs of this young, professional, growing North Texas suburb. Brett talks about how Ritz Carlton was consulted to help instill their culture of "customer first" level of service across all aspects of the facility. The hospital opened in the fall of 2019 and is a joint-venture with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and School.
We also have a very special feature of Texas Scottish Rite with Bob Walker, President and CEO, about the rich legacy and many contributions this very special hospital has provided, not only to North Texas but literally around the world. This is a segment that will lift your spirits during these challenging times by hearing the multitude of good that hospitals like Texas Scottish Rite do in the community.
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Steve Love updates on this week's local efforts to "flatten the curve" of the Covid-19 virus in North Texas, including the latest from the hospital preparedness front.
Also, Carter Blood Care is at drastically low blood levels due to the closure of places where they would normally go to the community. Many people have been asking how they can serve. Giving blood is a great way to give back. As you will hear in our 4th segment, Merlyn Sayers, M.D., PhD, President and CEO of Carter Blood Care outlines the appointment plan they are asking people to utilize to easily access a center near you.
Dr. Madge Barnes, Primary Care Physician with Texas Health Primary Care in Grand Prairie joins us with some valuable information on the Covid-19 virus from a primary care perspective. Find out what she is telling her patients about prevention and treatment.
We also have a very special feature of Texas Scottish Rite with Bob Walker, President and CEO, about the rich legacy and many contributions this very special hospital has provided, not only to North Texas but literally around the world. This is a segment that will lift your spirits during these challenging times by hearing the multitude of good that hospitals like Texas Scottish Rite do in the community.
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This is the full-length interview with Matt Dufrene, Vice President, North Texas Healthy Communities/Blue Zones Project Fort Worth. Matt was instrumental, along with Texas Health Resources, in Ft. Worth's exclusive designation as the only Blue Zone City in Texas. How did Ft. Worth obtain this honorable distinction and what does it mean for north Texas residents?
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Dr. Allison Liddell, Infectious Disease Specialist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas updates us on the coronavirus, Covid-19.
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Today's show is dedicated in segments 1 - 2 and 3 to updates on Covid-19. Joining us are Dr. Allison Liddell, Infectious Disease Specialist from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and Sandy Potter, Vice President at Texas Health Behavioral Health. Also, Steve Love's latest comments on the current situation in Dallas.
In our fourth segment, we end on a high-note with Matt Dufrene, Vice President, North Texas Healthy Communities/Blue Zones Project Fort Worth. Matt was instrumental, along with Texas Health Resources, in Ft. Worth's exclusive designation as the only Blue Zone City in Texas. How did Ft. Worth obtain this honorable distinction and what does it mean for north Texas residents?
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Lara Burnside, Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer/Strategy at JPS Health System stops by to talk about some of the big shifts in healthcare today, of which the patient experience is one major focus industry-wide. Lara goes to work every day to oversee and help strategically improve the experience JPS patients receive, and much of what she is involved with is happening across healthcare in general. This is an interesting conversation about a very important shift that is underway.
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Stephanie Campbell - Burn Program Manager at the Parkland Regional Burn Center - joins us in Segment 2 to talk about preventing burn injuries. The main cause of burns happens in the home, and Stephanie comes loaded with great tips and reminders on preventing what can be a catastrophic injury...especially for toddlers. There are ways to help safeguard your home and kitchen to help prevent our young ones from injury.
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Today we have Sandy Potter, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Texas Health Behavioral Health in to talk with us about what we could do if someone we know or love may have a potential eating disorder. Singer Karen Carpenter struggled with this for most of her career, and it eventually took her life way too soon. She would have been 70 this week. Also, Sandy has some excellent comments on implementing mindfulness at work - something that is starting to have quite an impact in many workplaces.
Stephanie Campbell - Burn Program Manager at the Parkland Regional Burn Center - joins us in Segment 2 to talk about preventing burn injuries. The main cause of burns happens in the home, and Stephanie comes loaded with great tips and reminders on preventing what can be a catastrophic injury...especially for toddlers. There are ways to help safeguard your home and kitchen to help prevent our young ones from injury.
Lara Burnside, Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer/Strategy at JPS Health System stops by to talk about some of the big shifts in healthcare today, of which the patient experience is one major focus industry-wide. Lara goes to work every day to oversee and help strategically improve the experience JPS patients receive, and much of what she is involved with is happening across healthcare in general. This is an interesting conversation about a very important shift that is underway.
Finally, Steve Love and Thomas Miller discuss the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Steve has been in the DFW media a lot this week, and has been in touch with his sources, and brings us up to speed on his thoughts of where we are at this critical juncture. DFW hospitals are ready, and caution is advised but the panic that is sweeping some areas is certainly not warranted at this point. Be aware, preventive, and don't panic is Steve's advice!
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Have you ever wanted to work in healthcare? Listen as John Phillips, CEO of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, talks about the many opportunities available in the industry. It's an inspiring interview for anyone considering a career in this dynamic industry.
We will also talk to Shelli Stephens-Stidham, director of the Injury Prevention Center (IPC) at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Celebrating a 25-year anniversary, the IPC was created to help reduce injury-related trauma cases in the community.
Catherine Oliveros, vice president of Community Health Improvement at Texas Health Resources, will discuss the "social drivers of healthcare" that are a big part of this year's election spotlight.
Finally, Dr. Philip Huang, director of the Dallas County Health and Human Services, will talk about the status of HIV in North Texas. While greatly improved, there's still work to be done!
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Doris Cheng of Methodist Health Richardson talks about their program to assist asian women in the Metroplex, especially those who struggle with english. The focus of the program is to help women break that social barrier and receive the best healthcare possible, especially early detection of breast cancer. This is the full-length interview.
For information on their program, call 469-204-6888 or visit - https://bit.ly/329I8by
For the last 29 years, Methodist Health Dallas has been offering the community a mobile mammography program. We learn about the program as well as a partnering funding organization called "Mammogram Poster Girls," a wonderful program encouraging women to be screened regularly. This is the full-length interview.
For contact information on the Methodist Mobile Mammography program, call 214-947-1766
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Janet St. James of Medical City Healthcare joined us on Show #8. Here is the un-cut full interview.
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Janet St. James is well known and loved by many in North Texas. Spanning two decades, Janet reported on health and the medical community here (and many other stories) for WFAA, Channel 8 TV. After a legacy broadcast career, she joined Medical City Healthcare in the communications area and the day before she was to start her new job she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Janet tells her story, how the diagnosis hit her, what Medical City said, how her family is reacting, and how she is doing now. This is a heartwarming interview with someone who you will come to love even more and who will inspire you with the courage she is facing this unexpected turn in her life.
Continuing the theme, we move to Methodist Health Dallas to learn about their 29-year-old mobile Mammography program as well as a funding organization called "Mammogram Poster Girls," a wonderful program encouraging women to be screened regularly.
For contact information on the Methodist Mobile Mammography program, call 214-947-1766
For information on Mammogram Poster Girls visit - https://mammogrampostergirls.org/
Finally, we visit with Doris Cheng of Methodist Health Richardson about their program to assist asian women in the Metroplex, especially those who struggle with english. The focus of the program is to help women break that social barrier and receive the best healthcare possible, especially early detection of breast cancer.
For information on their program, call 469-204-6888 or visit - https://bit.ly/329I8by
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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We begin with the Flu and Coronavirus with one of the top experts in North Texas, Dr. Trish Perl, Infectious Disease Specialist at Parkland Health & Hospital System and Head of Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Perl provides both context and insightful information into the status of both viruses.
Dr. Charles Herlihy is a Psychiatrist with Medical City North Hills who specializes in elderly care and brings relevant information to help families who are caring for an elderly member. Dr. Herlihy tells a story of a woman whose husband was the primary caregiver for her Alzheimers but who died without establishing any medical records on her. The daughter was not involved in her care, living in another country. After her husband passed, the daughter had no idea of her history and neither did she due to the Alzheimers. This kind of dilemma can be avoided with proper planning.
Finally, Steve Love and Thomas Miller wrap up this episode with some straight talk about the current status of the Covid-19 virus and how the medical community and local authorities in Texas are preparing for it.
"The Human Side of Healthcare" radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST locally in North Texas on KRLD-1080-AM or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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This is the uncut interview with Mirchelle Lewis of the Cancer Support Community of North Texas
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This is the uncut interview with Kellie Rodriguez of Parkland Health & Hospital system on taking care of your feet if you have diabetes.
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This week we tackle the opioid crisis from the perspective of how North Texas hospitals are dealing with the issue. Dr. Glen Hardesty is a practicing emergency room physician but is also the Medical Director of Physician Leadership Council for Texas Health Resources. From his perspective as a practicing physician and corporate executive, he is on the cutting edge of this conversation.
Next is Kellie Rodriguez, Director of Global Diabetes at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas talking about diabetes foot care. Diabetes affects over 3 million Texans - or nearly 24% of our population - and foot care and neuropathy are one of the biggest challenges for those facing diabetes. Kellie tells us about Parkland's cutting-edge program in a segment that is full of tips for those who either have, or know someone with, diabetes.
Finally, a free program that you should know about in North Texas. Mirchelle Louis is CEO of the Cancer Support Community of North Texas, a collaborative effort to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Learn about their 3 Clubhouses in the DFW Metroplex where you will find a community of people with cancer and their families and friends are learning to live with cancer, and hopefully beyond it. The community is their lifeline to strength, hope, support and guidance. The effects are often life-changing.
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Dr. Benjamin Levine is the founder and Director of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM) at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas where he also holds the S. Finley Ewing Chair for Wellness and the Harry S. Moss Heart Chair for Cardiovascular Research. He is Professor of Internal Medicine/Cardiology and Distinguished Professor of Exercise Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a wealth of information on some of our nation's most cutting-edge research on taking better care of your heart.
This is the full un-cut interview where Dr. Levine describes some of the studies his Institute has been involved with and the amazing findings, especially for how much exercise is required to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
February is Heart Month and we kick it off with one of the premier cardiologists in the DFW Metroplex, Dr. Benjamin Levine of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical school. Dr. Levine is the founder and Director of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM) at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas where he also holds the S. Finley Ewing Chair for Wellness and the Harry S. Moss Heart Chair for Cardiovascular Research. His degrees are from Brown University and Harvard Medical School.
Next, Stephen Love facilitates an in-depth discussion about the impending Medicaid 1115 Waiver, which is set to expire next legislative session and will create a multi-billion dollar shortfall that will have to be picked up by Texas taxpayers. This is a huge looming issue that you likely haven't heard about, but need to be aware. We are joined by Charles Smith, a consultant and advisor who helped write the current Waiver, State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas, and Richard Carter, CEO of Hunt Regional Healthcare in Greenville.
The radio program, hosted by DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love and KRLD’s Thomas Miller, will run throughout 2020 on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST on KRLD-1080-AM Dallas, Texas or listen to KRLD live on Radio.com from anywhere in the world.
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In the 4th Episode of "The Human Side of Healthcare," we tackle the very important vaping issue with a conversation in our first segment with Dr. Philip Huang of Dallas County Health and Human Services and Dr. Karen Schultz, pediatric pulmonologist at Cook's Children's. Kellie Rodriguez, Director of Global Diabetes at Parkland Health provides information on what people can do to help prevent and treat diabetes and the impact it has on families and on our hospitals. Then, Dr. Don Sewell from Baylor Scott & White talks about their "Faith in Action" program to repurpose used medical equipment around the world and Niki Shah of BSW explains the "Connect the Dots" collaborative program that brings many community leaders together. This program illustrates how hospitals across the Metroplex help bring the community together in many different ways.
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The third edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday, January 19 on KRLD 1080 AM. Guest stars included:
• John Phillips, President of Methodist Dallas Medical Center;
• Sherry Cusumano, Executive Director of Community Education and Clinical Development at Medical City Green Oaks;
• Ron Sylvan, Regional Executive Director at North Texas M.A.D.D.
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This week on the Human Side of Healthcare brought to you by the Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council -
Jason Isham from Children's Health talks about some of the issues kids and teens are facing and various programs Children's offers to assist.
Lara Burnside from JPS Health System offers some impressive statistics of what JPS Health System did in 2019 to help patients who don't speak english. What she describes happens in all the hospitals across north Texas and she shares insightful information into what goes on behind the scenes so that hospitals can assist those who need healthcare but can't speak english.
Richard Carter is CEO of Hunt Regional Healthcare, discussing some fo the challenges that rural facilities face, including the contributing factors to attracting top medical practitioners. He also describes what happened during the fateful shooting in Hunt County in October 2019 and how the hospital and emergency teams responded.
Rob Esson and Janet St. James from Medical City round out the show talking about a nationwide healthy snack program that Medical City is doing to bring awareness to better ways for kids and teens to eat - both at home and away!
Full interview with Texas state senator Nathan Johnson on the dangers and prevention of the spread of teen vaping.
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Full interview - Stacie Goran of the Teen Recovery Program at Children's Health.
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In our inaugural episode, Steven Love and Thomas Miller kick off the show by explaining what the DFW Hospital Council is and its commitment to serving the north Texas community through high-quality healthcare.
Next, Don Wesson, M.D., President of the Baylor Scott and White Wellness Center at Juanita J. Craft Recreational Center joins us to talk about the partnership between Baylor Scott and White and other community entities including Dallas Parks Department to address health and wellness in Dallas's top 5 zip codes in need of health education and improvement.
Stacie Goran of the Teen Recovery Program at Children's Health joins us in segment 3 for a captivating conversation about some of the addiction issues facing today's teens and what parents can do about them.
We round out the show with a very important conversation about teen vaping with Texas state Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas who has been instrumental to introduce much-needed legislation to curb the sale and spread of vaping products. With the recent ban on most flavors, we have made a step in the right direction, but there is much more to do.