Health Care

Revolutionizing postpartum care one mama at a time

Jill Bigelow, Founder of PELV-ICE that makes the very first complete pelvic supports with ice/heat for mamas-to-be and postpartum recovery joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health, Health Care & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jill Bigelow discuss the following: How did you get the idea for PELV-ICE and more specifically Mama Strut?Since invesnting it 4 years ago, has your journey to commercialization been a straight line or have you zigged and zagged along the way? What is your marketing strategy to reach both domestic and global markets?  Where do you see the brand Mama Strut in 5 years? Do you have other products that you are working on?
Duration: 6:23
The visionary behind the Mama Strut is Jill Bigelow, a serial entrepreneur, finance professional, USC MBA (2007) and mom of three – ages 7, 4 and 1.  After giving birth to her second child in 2011, she was frustrated that her hospital's solution for her pelvic discomfort was ice in a rubber glove, gauze underwear and pain medication. After scouring both the medical and maternity markets, Bigelow was surprised to discover there was no singular product that truly addressed all her physical ailments as a new mom.
Inspired by other braces for soft-tissue injuries, the idea for the Mama Strut was born. In August 2011, Bigelow applied for a patent and turned to innovation incubators, tech contests and clinical trials with multiple departments at USC, including AIM Incubator, Greif Center, Marshall, Viterbi's MEPC Innovation Incubator and the Alfred Mann Institute. Through USC's tremendous support, she was able to bring her vision to fruition and perfect her product. In 2013, her prototype was classified by the FDA and in 2014, she celebrated the launch of her company PELV-ICE™ and its first product of many, the Mama Strut™.
Bigelow resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children and became a Mama Strut user in February 2015 after the birth of her third child.

Website: www.mamastrut.com
Follow Mama Strut on Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mamastrut
Twitter: @PELV_ICE

Mobile workforce management for the medical industry

Marne Martin, CEO of ServicePower Technologies which provides mobile workforce management software solutions for the field based services joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Marne Martin discuss the following:What is mobile workforce management?How does MWFM apply to the medical industry?How does IoT and M2M come into play in healthcare?How do you think mobility in ServiceScheduling can help with the increasing costs of healthcare?Is mobile health an important area for Service Power?How can these solution enable patients to feel more involved in their own care?
Duration: 11:14
ServicePower provides connected mobile workforce management software solutions that bring together the customer and the dispatch center, technician, claims and warranty processes, parts, the third party service contractors, assets, mobility, business intelligence, and social collaboration. ServicePower connects all aspects of the field service value chain through the use of innovative technology that accelerates business efficiency gains and customer satisfaction while reducing costs. ServicePower is uniquely positioned to offer connected workforce management solutions on one underlying and consistent platform
ServicePower’s platform focuses on solving fundamental field service problems, with patented routing optimization, 3rd party dispatch and warranty claim payments, cross-platform mobile technology and asset tracking software, robust business intelligence, M2M Connected Services, and our latest innovations, Optimization on DemandTM and NEXUS FSTM Field Service Management software. 
Our intelligent, integrated technology provides:
•    Intelligent, automated scheduling of the best labor resource, whether that’s an employee in a company truck or a 3rd party contractor, with Smart Scheduling Broker, to achieve corporate metrics, meet customer requirements and enhance the overall experience.
•    Optimized employee schedules to achieve the greatest levels of productivity, efficiency and SLA compliance.
•    Fully mobilized onsite processes, ensuring the job is completed, to the customer’s satisfaction, in a single truck roll, driving down schedule costs and repeat trips.
•    M2M connected services and conditional scheduling, to take advantage of emerging IoT technologies.
•    End-to-end field service management (business management) functionality, in the cloud, bringing efficiency and automation to the field service market, no matter the size of the enterprise
•    Continuous analysis and fine tuning of the overall operation through access to real time operational data, and data driven decision making
ServicePower’s mobile workforce management software provides proven business benefits which improve the customer experience and yield measurable ROI, as well as:
•    Increase  field productivity
•    Increase field efficiency
•    Cost savings through improved line-of-sight and fraud control

Websites: www.servicepower.com | www.nexus-fs.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServicePowerPlc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServicePowerPlc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servicepower
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servicepower
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Perth physio changing the way physiotherapy is delivered

Scott Wescombe, the Founder of Happy Physio joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, News and Physical Therapy Channels to discuss the missed opportunities in his Nan's life & how that is driving Happy Physio to change the way physiotherapy is delivered.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Scott Wescombe discuss the following:Why did you choose to become a physiotherapist?How did you get started in business?What is the purpose or mission behind Happy Physio?How is your physiotherapy service different?Tell me about your book, 'From Pain & Injury To Healthy & Happy'?

Duration: 28:40
Scott Wescombe is a serial entrepreneur and an international human transformation expert who is obsessed with creating positive long lasting change in peoples lives.
Starting off as a personal trainer and les mills body trainer after transforming his own life as a late teenager, he went on to complete an Exercise & Sports Science degree and Physiotherapy degree with first class honours, as well as multiple other global qualifications that make peoples lives better.
Having impacted over a quarter of a million people in the past decade, Scott is still super hungry and relentlessly looking at even better ways to serve people with his highly valued team at Happy Physio. He is the author of 'From Pain & Injury To Healthy & Happy'. Scott is loving changing the way physiotherapy is delivered in private practice in Australia for more clients to benefit from real results and life changing breakthroughs.
You can follow Happy Physio on Instagram: @happyphysio & on Snapchat: HappyPhysioAus.

Website: www.happyphysio.com.au
Facebook: Facebook.com/happyphysioperth
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Black Nurses Rock, inspiring and empowering 150,000 African American nurses and students around the world

Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss, President & CEO of Black Nurses Rock, that inspires and empowers innovative leaders that will serve and educate vulnerable communities joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss discuss the following:What is Black Nurses Rock?What prompted you to start Black Nurses Rock?What are some of the things your organization is doing outside of the U.S?Tell us about the event you are planning in October.
Duration: 7:13
President & CEO of Black Nurses Rock, Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss, an award winning health professional, speaker, community celebrity, and active duty Air Force Nurse, Dr. Moss has created hundreds of health focused programs and projects over the last 20 years.
Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Moss began her work with non-profits at the age of 15, serving as the youngest board member for United Way of Greater Chattanooga.
She is known for her strong work ethic, action oriented, excellence driven, and ability to think outside the box & to the next level. She has teamed with the top level experts to ensure success of all her clients.

Website: www.blacknursesrock.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: Black Nurses Rock
Twitter: @blacknursesrock
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Introducing Soltrackr: The Wireless Health Companion

David Nam, Founder and CEO of Soltrackr, a smart health tracking company providing a wireless health companion that delivers in-depth vital and environmental information on the go joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention, Skin Care & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest David Nam discuss the following:What is Soltrackr?What are the benefits of Soltrackr?How does Soltrackr work?Who will benefit from Soltrackr?What does the product replace?

David Nam is CEO of Soltrackr. A leader in the technology industry for nearly two decades, David has established a successful track record building businesses and organically growing new product lines. He previously served as General Manager at Maxim Integrated for the Mobile Power and Battery Management Business, where his team played an integral role in developing and enabling technology for Samsung flagship phones.
David’s real-life experiences of tragedy, including the loss of his nine-year old niece to Leukemia, inspired him to create Soltrackr. He combined his knowledge and passion to build a simple, yet powerful, solution to give people deeper awareness of their health and the environment around them.
David is a graduate from University of California, Berkeley.

Website: www.soltrackr.com
soltrackr on Social Media:
Twitter: @soltrackr
Facebook: facebook.com/soltrackr
LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/10jSwX
YouTube: https://youtu.be/qmqvM7P2PRI
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Intimate Skin Care Products for Feminine Hygiene

Dr. Ronald D. Blatt, M.D an expert in the field of women's health for over 30 years & PrivateRx Founder joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Skin Care Channels.
Dr. Blatt is also Femnene Corporation Chairman, a board-certified gynecologist and Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of the Manhattan Center for Vaginal Surgery and the Manhattan Centers for Women's Health.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Ronald D. Blatt discuss the following: What is PrivateRx and why it is different from other products on the market?What are the advantages of using PrivateRx vs hormone replacement therapy or other Dr prescribed products and treatments?How soon can women expect to see results from PrivateRx treatments?What is the cooling and soothing package you offer on your website?Where can listeners purchase PrivateRx products?
Duration: 10:17
Ronald D. Blatt, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., has been an expert in the field of women's health for over 30 years. Board-certified gynecologist, expert surgeon and compassionate physician, Dr. Blatt's driving imperative is to treat matters of vaginal health and intimate skin care with knowledge, awareness and respect.
Dr. Blatt has built one of the world's top health care practices in New York City, where he is Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of the Manhattan Center for Vaginal Surgery and the Manhattan Centers for Women's Health. He is also Chairman of the Femnene Corporation, where he developed a revolutionary line of Intimate Skin Care products for mature women.
Located on New York's fabled East Side, the Manhattan Centers staff provides a comprehensive array of gynecological services to a diverse clientele and perform a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, which include vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, and vaginal rejuvenation. Aware of the fact that it is sometimes difficult for women to talk about the subjects of vaginal looseness, loss of sexual satisfaction or enlarged labia.
Dr. Blatt draws on decades of experience in the ob/gyn field to put patients at ease, answer their questions in an empathetic manner, and provide the knowledgeable consultation and professional treatment women seek.
Dr. Blatt's focus is, and has always been, on the well-being of the total woman. It was this devotion that led to his creation of what he calls his Intimate Skin Care line – with medical benefits specifically formulated for a woman's most private areas: Total feminine skin care that results in greater comfort and sexual self-esteem. His first product, Vulvare, was developed and released to a specialty salon market. Response was so overwhelmingly positive that Dr. Blatt felt encouraged to expand his range of products. Along with his group of research scientists, he went back to the laboratory and created the PrivateRx brand.
Dr. Blatt graduated magna cum laude from the esteemed S.U.N.Y Albany, he then graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Blatt fulfilled his residency at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. As he was particularly sensitive to women's health issues, he decided to invest his time, energy and passion in the field of gynecology. Dedicated to educating women in personal and intimate health care, Dr. Blatt feels that the topic of vaginal health is often neglected. While surgical measures can provide successful results, there are still the everyday concerns that must be tended to. The PrivateRx intimate skin care line is designed to do just that.

Website: www.privaterx.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrivateRx
Twitter: @private_rx
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Group Homes Australia, a new concept in aged care

Tamar Krebs, Founder and CEO of Group Homes Australia, a new concept in aged care, dementia care which offers a social, supportive and welcoming environment that values independence and living life to the fullest, and feels like home joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Mental Health & Senior Care Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Tamar Krebs discuss the following: How is Group Homes Australia different from other aged or dementia care providers in Australia?Why did you start Group Homes Australia?What questions should one ask when they are looking for an aged/dementia care home/environment?Does Group Homes Australia offer high care? How many residents are there and how many care givers?Does the person need to move when they become more frail?Why should a family choose Group Homes Australia for their loved one?
Duration: 8:16
Our commitment at GHA and to each resident is to walk the entire journey each day, from beginning to end.

Our mission is to ensure that people living with dementia also live with dignity.

We achieve this by providing homes that look like, smell like and are like real homes.

Group Homes Australia recognises that today's generation of older Australians want something more than traditional aged care homes. They, and their families, want accommodation that provides high levels of respect and personal care combined within a warm, friendly environment.
Because we limit resident numbers in each of our houses to between 6 and 10 people, we are able to deliver care ratios that are usually one carer to every three residents, which is far higher than most aged care facilities are able to provide.

In this environment, we focus on our residents' abilities, not disabilities.  Our residents go on accompanied visits to local shopping centres; they visit hairdressers, buy food and, if they wish, may use our fully equipped kitchens to make favourite dishes – all with carer assistance.

These nurturing factors fit with our philosophy which is to provide new – and better – choices for older Australians; something we have been doing successfully since we opened in 2011.

Group Homes Australia provide a safe, pleasant, and enjoyable environment for every resident. To that end, we stimulate resident interest, personal satisfaction and well-being … and we encourage independence by showing respect for each individual's dignity and pursuit of enjoyable living.

Above all, we provide peace-of-mind to both our residents and their loved ones.

Website: www.grouphomes.com.au
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Group-Home-Australia
Twitter: @GroupHomesAus
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How Individual Therapy Can Naturally Help With Pain Management

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management & TeleMedicine Channels discussing how individual therapy can naturally help with pain management.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:Why is natural pain management such an important topic to you?What are some natural ways to treat, or at least lesson chronic pain?How can therapy help someone with chronic pain?What are some of the issues that individuals with chronic pain face? How can they be sure they are supported by their MD's? What are the benefits of a pain clinic?You included an article on natural help for pain management in your book Chronic Health Issues: Creative Ways to Treat Them. Why did you feel it was important to include this, and where can we find not only this book, but all of your other books as well?
Duration: 10:54
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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The Patient as CEO, How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer

Robin Farmanfarmaian, the author of The Patient as CEO, an education tool and resource for healthcare professionals, the tech industry and most importantly – healthcare patients joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Robin Farmanfarmaian discuss the following:What made you decide to write The Patient as CEO?How will the increasing use of technology in healthcare change the role of patients in their own care, and the relationship between doctor and patient?  What is a healthcare technology product or service you have been impressed by in the last year or so?What is an area of healthcare tech that you would like to see expansion or more development or investment in?For people wanting to use technology to become more proactive in their own patient care, where would you recommend that they start?
Duration: 6:30
Robin Farmanfarmaian is an entrepreneur and speaker who has worked in eleven tech startups, mostly in biotech and medicine. Robin believes that technology can empower patients and make a positive impact in the health and medical fields.
As a teenager, she was misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease that led to forty-three hospitalizations and six major surgeries - many of them ultimately unnecessary. Robin’s unique personal history inspired her to write The Patient as CEO as an education tool and resource for healthcare professionals, the tech industry and most importantly - patients.

Website: http://robinff.com
Facebook Public Figure: www.facebook.com/RobinFAuthor
The Patient As CEO Book Page: www.facebook.com/The-Patient-as-CEO
Twitter: @Robinff3
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Australian Company on its way to become Facebook of Health & Safety

Troy Westley, the CEO of CareMonkey, an award-winning electronic health and safety system again joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels. CareMonkey automates the process of collecting medical and emergency details for organisations with a duty of care.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Troy Westley discuss the following:Troy, tell us a little about CareMonkey and how this innovative idea came from your own personal lightbulb moment.CareMonkey has had a massive year of wins, including taking out the world's largest ever startup prize with investors at Slush 2015. What do you think it is about CareMonkey that makes the system so unique and is impressing people globally?CareMonkey has really stretched its legs in 2015 - Troy, you've taken the system from Australia, to New Zealand, the Philippines, Finland and Ireland. What's next for 2016?Richard Branson recently said that CareMonkey is ''one to watch'' after your recent win at the 2015 Talent Unleashed Awards. It must be incredibly rewarding to see CareMonkey's value recognised by such a respected businessman. Is it the big wins like this that make the hard work worthwhile, or are the smaller wins day to day just as significant?
Duration: 13:05
CareMonkey is an electronic health and safety system that automates the collection of medical and emergency details for organisations with a duty of care. The Australian-based company consists of a team of ten, including two co-founders, Troy Westley and Martin Howell. Martin Howell, CTO, has been a very successful entrepreneur in Australia with several amazing exists, including realestate.com.au. CareMonkey's CEO, Troy Westley, has extensive experience in enterprise software, including Salesforce.com and Oracle.
In 2015, CareMonkey won the Slush Pitching Fest in Helsinki, beating over one thousand other entries. The €650,000 awarded made it the largest ever prize offered at a startup pitching competition. Earlier in 2015, CareMonkey walked away with the Talent Unleashed Award, presented by Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin, who commented that "CareMonkey is certainly one to watch!"
Being a partner-led company, CareMonkey will be further expanding to the US, UK and the Asia-Pacific this year, to help more schools, clubs and businesses better manage their duty of care.

Website: www.caremonkey.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareMonkeyApp
Twitter: @CareMonkey_App
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