COVID-19

COVID-19 most frequently asked questions for returning to work

 
 
Dr. Nitin Desai, an Internal Medicine Physician practicing in North Carolina for over 24 years and the Chief Medical Officer of COVID PreCheck, a digital health passport related to COVID-19 joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nitin Desai discuss the following:
Now that multiple vaccines are available, should employers go back to business as usual?
As employees return to work what should they expect from their employers to safeguard their health and safety?
What would you recommend business leaders do to support a safe return to work?
You have advocated using the Swiss cheese model to create safe workplaces - can you explain how it works? How does it keep employees safe?
How do you see technology playing a role in return-to-work?
What do you want to leave our audience (employees and employers) with?
About Dr. Nitin Desai
Physician entrepreneur.
Cofounder of Health Wizz, a Digital Healthcare venture https://www.healthwizz.com/  focused on EMR interoperability and Employee wellness.
Launched https://www.covidprecheck.net to assist in reopening the USA during the 2020 COVID Pandemic.
COVID PreCheck creates safe spaces with a software solution for employees and the workplace.
Experienced Physician, Medical Staff leader, and Digital health entrepreneur
Website: https://covidprecheck.net
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/COVIDPreCheckApp Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/covidprecheck Twitter: twitter.com/CPrecheck

Why should everyone consider getting the COVID vaccine?

 
 
Dr. Shirin Peters, Founder and Medical Director at Bethany Medical Clinic of New York, a primary care clinic network in New York City that provides primary and preventative care for busy New Yorkers at 8 clinic locations joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Shirin Peters discuss the following:
What is in the COVID vaccine?
How was the COVID vaccine developed, tested and mass produced in such a short time?
Can you get COVID from the COVID vaccine?
What did the Pfizer and Moderna clinical trials for the COVID vaccine show?
If I had COVID already, should I still get the COVID vaccine?
Dr. Shirin Peters a physician, and entrepreneur with 10 years experience in the business of outpatients medicine. She is well versed in standard of care for Primary Care medicine as well as the world of medical billing and health insurance. She considers herself an expert in creating care models that delight patients and meet their individual needs, as well as in managing healthcare providers and keeping them engaged and able to practice at their best.
 
 
Website: www.bmcofny.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: @bethanymedicalofny | @drshirinpetersTwitter: @drshirinpeters Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/shirin-peters

The Impact of Mental Health by COVID-19

 
 
Dr. Baljit Khamba, a clinic supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic and a core faculty member at Bastyr University California joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university offering doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural medicine.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Baljit Khamba discuss the following:
You have a history in working in the mental health industry, whether it is research or directly helping others with their mental wellness concerns. How have you seen this impacted by COVID-19?
Out of the people you have been seeing, are there similar patterns you’ve seen in their lifestyle?
So, how does what you’re putting into your body affect your emotions or mental health?
What has your research shown you about the effectiveness of probiotics?
How would you approach a patient that has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder like depression?
What are some other contributions to your mental health you can do from home?
Dr. Baljit Khamba is a clinic supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic and a core faculty member at Bastyr University California. She treats a variety of conditions but has special interest in nutritional approaches to anxiety, stress, depression, focus and attention, memory and cognition. She focuses on providing high quality care addressing the causes of disease and utilizes safe and effective natural treatments. She accepts patients and their families who are motivated to improve their health. Her emphasis is on disease prevention and health promotion through education and empowering her patients to become active participant in the management of their own health.
While completing bachelor and master’s degrees, she worked as a research analyst at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she researched alcohol addiction and anxiety, as well as nutrition and mental health. Dr. Khamba also has experience working in integrative psychiatric clinics, as well as more generalized practice, as well as being involved with research projects at the University of Alberta on natural health product safety in psychiatric patients. Dr. Khamba also maintains a private telemedicine practice.
Websites: https://bastyr.edu | https://bastyrclinic.org
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

How to Handle Stress Eating During COVID-19

 
 
Dr. John Bartemus, Founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte where he helps patients with autoimmunity, chronic infections and a diverse range of medical conditions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. John Bartemus discuss the following:
What is autoimmune disease?
What are some causes of autoimmune disease?
Why is eating more sometimes the key to losing weight?
What is the perfect diet for autoimmune disease patients?
Why is functional medicine the key to healing autoimmune disease?
Dr. John Bartemus is a chiropractic physician and certified functional medicine practitioner. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Services and is a member of several prestigious medical organizations. Dr. Bartemus is the Founder of Functional Medicine Charlotte, where he helps patients with autoimmunity, chronic infections and a diverse range of medical conditions. He is also the international best-selling author of The Autoimmune Answer.
Website: functionalmedicinecharlotte.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/functionalmedicinecharlotte  Facebook: facebook.com/FunctionalMedicineCharlotte Youtube: youtube.com/user/AccelerateChiro

The importance of Hydration during COVID, Mask Wearing and Flu Season!

 
 
Alex Galindez, the CEO of ROAR Organic, the amazing organic drink that is loaded with vitamins and electrolytes joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Alex Galindez discuss the following:
Tell me about your background and when you came to ROAR?
What is Roar?
What is your favorite flavor?
Why is now more important than ever to stay hydrated?
What can expect from ROAR in 2021?
Brand builder with 20 years of experience with start-up and developed brands. Alexandra (Alex) was part of the Red Bull Energy Drink and Glacéau VitaminWater and SmartWater launches in the United States.
Prior to her present role as CEO of ROAR Beverages, Alex Galindez led two major brand transformations as Chief Executive Officer of RUNA Beverages and as General Manager of BluePrint Functional Beverages, part of the Hain Celestial Group of Companies.
Prior to General Management, Alex had a long-standing career in Advertising and Marketing at companies such as Facebook, where she was part of the Global Marketing Solutions team, and Burger King where she was Director of Multi-cultural Marketing.
Alex began her career at Wunderman, a Young & Rubicam Global Marketing Agency Group after earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising and Marketing at the University of Miami.
 
 
Website: https://roarorganic.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/roarorganic Facebook: facebook.com/ROARorganic

How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Worsening the Opioid Crisis

 
 
Dr. Joseph DeSanto, an Addiction Specialist with BioCorRx Inc., an addiction treatment solutions company targeting substance use and other related disorders joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Joseph DeSanto discuss the following:
How has COVID-19 exasperated the US opioid crisis?
What added factors may cause addicts to relapse during the pandemic?
How has telehealth helped serve the addiction recovery community? Can you tell me how BioCorRx uses telehealth?
What makes the Beat Addiction Recovery Program unique?
With the winter holidays approaching, why are addicts more likely to relapse?
How can family members help loved ones get help and navigate their addiction during these unprecedented times?
Dr. Joseph DeSanto is a Board Certified Addictionologist for DeSanto Clinics and addiction specialist with addiction treatment solutions company, BioCorRx. He has more than 12 years of experience practicing medicine, is a graduate of Lafayette College and attended the State University of New York at Downstate in Brooklyn for his medical school training. He completed his internship and residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition to his role with BioCorRx, he serves as a medical consultant for a number of treatment centers in Orange County, CA.
 
Website: BeatAddiction.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/biocorrxinc  Facebook: facebook.com/BioCorRx

COVID-19 and Mental Health Issues: The Changing Picture

 
 
Dr. Jason Levine, Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles that specializes in Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and anger management joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jason Levine discuss the following:
How has the pandemic impacted people with previous mental health or substance abuse challenges?
What are some things people can do to lessen their anxiety or depression?
What is the CBT Model of treatment?
What do you see as challenges ahead as the pandemic numbers increase and there is uncertainty around when things will get better?
How can loved ones get involved if they see issues developing with someone in their family?
 
 
Dr. Levine is a licensed Clinical Psychologist born, raised, and clinically trained in New York. He has held a number of leadership positions throughout the years and is currently in private practice in Los Angeles, CA. His most recent position was as Senior Executive Director of Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu.
Dr. Levine offers expert treatment for those who seek a caring and highly experienced treatment provider. He offers highly individualized cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic treatment in his specialty areas of substance use, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ+, persons with HIV/AIDS, anger management and smoking cessation treatment. Dr. Levine has been trained at the Mayo Clinic in their Tobacco Specialist Training Program to provide expert vaping, chew and smoking cessation services.
Dr. Levine received his doctorate from the New School for Social Research in New York City and has since been providing clinical treatment and administrative oversight to a myriad of cutting-edge programs for over 25 years. Dr. Levine has always made it his priority to implement the most innovative treatment solutions for the most challenging issues.
Dr. Levine can be reached at: levinephd@gmail.com.
 
 
Website: www.jasonlevinephd.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/levinephd  Facebook: facebook.com/jasonlevinepsychologist
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

No Cost Covid-19 Antibody Community Testing with Dr. Harrington, MD

 
 
Dr. Douglas S. Harrington, MD Fellow of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, and the American Society of Clinical Pathology, who is an expert in laboratory diagnostic testing joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels. Dr. Harrington is also the Chairman of the GUARDaHEART Foundation 501(c)3 who is actively partnering with community organizations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and city officials to provide the community with No-Cost COVID-19 Antibody Tests covered under the CARES Act.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Douglas S. Harrington discuss the following:
What is GUARDaHEART Foundation’s goal in partnering with the community to provide the SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test?
What is the difference between a COVID-19 swab test vs and COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 antibody test?
Who should take the antibody test and what are the benefits of having the test?
What is the difference between IgG and IgM antibodies and how long does it take to develop antibodies?
How long do the antibodies stay in my body?
If my antibody report results positive, am I immune to COVID-19?
What happens if someone tests positive for the COVID-19 Antibodies? Should they be quarantined?
Is it true that the Latin Community and African American Community have the highest rates of COVID? If so, why is that?
What is the correlation of heart disease and coronavirus?
Tell us about the SARS-CoV-2 serology antibody test being provided with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 99.6% based on initial performance evaluations. Is this more reliable than other tests being provided?
Are there natural medicines that aim to help to reduce an individual from getting the virus?
 
 
Dr. Douglas Harrington has over 25 years of experience in the research, development, commercialization, and expansion of innovative healthcare technology and services. Dr. Harrington was a member of one of the first heart transplant teams led by Dr. Jack Copeland from Stanford University. Heco-founded one of the first clinical molecular biology laboratories in the U.S. with the Nebraska Lymphoma StudyGroup headed by Dr. Jim Armitage. As President and Lab Director of Nichols Institute, Dr. Harrington expanded their molecular genetics, infectious disease, immunology,cytogenetic, and anatomic pathology offerings. Dr. Harrington led the team that developed one of the first digital microscopes targeted at minimal residual disease and circulating tumor cells as the founder and CEO of Clarient. Dr.Harrington also led the turnaround and reinstatement of theFederal license of Specialty Laboratories, a New York StockExchange company, as CEO and Laboratory Director.
Dr. Harrington has developed patents for an automated method for image analysis of residual cancer cells, a patent covering catalytic heavy metal extraction, and a patent pending on biomarker assay for diagnosis and classification of cardiac disease. He has been involved as director or founder of multiple startup companies - from devices to molecular genetics focusing on immunology, cancer and cardiology,where he has taken a number of new molecular technologies through state and federal regulatory approval, and has been involved in the commercialization of over 200 academic discoveries. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.
Dr. Harrington is the inventor of the PULS Cardiac Test (TM) ,a breakthrough blood test for the detection of the leading cause of heart attacks, and CEO & Laboratory Director ofGlobal Discovery Biosciences. Throughout his career Dr.Harrington has remained a Clinical Professor of Pathology at the USC Keck School of medicine, a published author of numerous peer-reviewed papers, and a sought after speaker in the area of preventive medicine and technology development. Dr. Harrington received his BA in molecular biology, his MD from the University of Colorado HealthSciences Center, and is a board-certified in hematology,anatomic and clinical pathology.
 
 
Website: www.guardaheart.org
Social Media Links:       Facebook: facebook.com/Guardaheartfoundation   Twitter: twitter.com/guardaheartorg

Effective Methods Towards Germ-Free Environments and Minimizing Infections

 
 
Nick Jaksa, Founder of Integrated Operations whose new Viral Defense division is focused on improving safety through the mitigation of the spread of germs, and on trying to help attack the pandemic head on joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. The company’s unique disinfectant misting systems help improve safety while people are entering a building, school, sports arena, and other venues. He brings to this new endeavor over 40 years of product development and manufacturing in various markets around the world.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Nick Jaksa discuss the following:
With more and more of the country slowly opening up during the pandemic, what are the most important measures consumers can take to stay safe?
Are there any additional safety measures that could be taken to provide a comfortable level of safety and prevention in many of the places we frequent?
What makes Viral Defense unique in the mitigation of germs?
Where are your products most useful?
Does Viral Defense offer anything else other than disinfectant booths and equipment?
 
 
Nick Jaksa, Founder of Integrated Operations LLC, has made his mark in the area of safety with over three decades of diverse experience incorporating product development, testing and production. Today he’s applying that expertise to improving the health and safety of the public during the pandemic through his Viral Defense branded product line. The company’s unique disinfectant misting systems mitigate the spread of germs thus improving safety for people entering buildings, schools, sports arenas and other venues. The same innovative misting concept can be used to clean interior spaces in a matter of minutes. The Viral Defense product portfolio also includes innovative PPE’s including anti-viral layered masks, and other products to provide protection.
Mr. Jaksa’s interest in improving safety for everyone began over 30 years ago in many aspects of the automotive industry, including as a seat belt engineer, and an expert witness in cases involving auto safety. More recently he was involved with car seat design and manufacturing to improve safety for babies and toddlers. Among the companies with which he has worked are Allied Signal/Honeywell, Siemens and Bosch, in the U.S. and internationally. In response to the global pandemic, Mr. Jaksa has tapped into his international technology and manufacturing relationships to find best-in-class disinfecting and personal protection solutions to help mitigate the spread of germs. By the end of 2020, however, manufacturing of the misting units and select PPE’s will have begun moving to the U.S.
In addition to his hands-on experience in the automotive sector, Mr. Jaksa heads a team of Integrated Operations professionals who leverage tools such as the Toyota Production Management System principles of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, and other proven tools that encompass problem analysis and resolution, all allowing for operational and organizational optimization.
Website: integratedoperationsllc.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/integrated-operations-viral-defense