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The Future of Community Health Resources

 
 
Jane Chai, master of public health, is the Community Health Content Expert with Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (HCI) and joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jane Chai discuss the following:
What is the Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (HCI)? What type of resources does it provide and for who?   
Can you tell us more about the HCI platform and the data it provides?
Why is this information and data important, and who uses it? Can you share an example of an action that has been taken to improve community health, using this data?
What are some of the lesser-known factors that contribute to poor health within a community?
Can you share an example of how this data can lead to identifying underserved, invisible populations? 
Jane Chai, MPH is the Community Health Content Expert with Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (HCI). She holds a Master of Public Health from the UCLA School of Public Health in the field of community health sciences. Ms. Chai has worked in the field of public health for more than 20 years on topics ranging from reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, Asian American community health, and substance use. In her current position, Jane provides thought leadership and expertise to HCI, which recently launched a Mental Health Index to help identify communities at greatest risk for poor mental health outcomes.
Website: https://www.conduent.com/CommunityHealth 
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/conduent Facebook: https://facebook.com/Conduent Twitter: https://twitter.com/conduent  Instagram: https://instagram.com/conduent 

The Heart of the Matter: How to Protect Yourself Against Heart Disease

 
 
Bryant Lusk a military veteran, health advocate and author of his latest book "Heart Disease & Hypertension: Vitamin Therapy™ for a Healthy Heart" joins eHealth Radio and the Heart Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Bryant Lusk discuss the following:
What prompted you to write about this subject?
What makes your book unique compared to others regarding heart disease or hypertension?
What are the three categories of risk factors for heart disease?
Can diet alone prevent heart disease and what are your feelings regarding food vs supplements?
How can one identify nutritional needs to protect against heart disease?
What nutritional supplements are most beneficial? Is there a danger in taking some supplements?
How does sleep affects heart disease?
What is the connection between the mind (emotions, stress, etc.) and the heart?
Bryant Lusk is a military veteran, author and health advocate. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Despite the challenges of gang violence and poverty, he became a successful Safety Inspector and Quality Control Specialist with the United States Government. Lusk spent four years in the United States Air Force, learning the true meaning of empowerment and pride. His desire to serve and protect others led him to begin writing his Share the Health book series, aiming to treat debilitating conditions. His latest book is: Heart Disease & Hypertension: Vitamin Therapy™ for a Healthy Heart (Koehlerbooks, May 2022).
 
 
Website: https://bryantlusk.com 
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/bryantlusk  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotTheCans 

Brilliant Ways to Use Small Group Adventure to Connect to Nature

 
Captain Dan Blanchard, the owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures, a leading small ship adventure travel company that creates connection to nature, and sustainable travel joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Captain Dan Blanchard discuss the following:
With such a unique business, how did the idea for your business come about?
Why is small group adventure such a key way to connect to nature and boost our mental and physical health?
Your mission states that your company goal is "To provide our guests an enriching adventure travel experience and inspire an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world." How did you build a successful customer base that loves nature and adventure as much as you do?
How do you market your business and what tactics have been the most successful?
What motivates you personally/how do you define success?
What other ways can people connect to more adventure and nature, even when not on your small ship cruises? What do you personally do to connect?
When it comes to Captain Dan Blanchard—he's the real thing. Dan grew up in Washington State, living and working on boats since he was a kid. He received his ship master's license at 18 and has gone on to travel the world and live a storied tale from the owner of Blanchard Marine to Captain of sightseeing vessels to Director at Cruise West and Vice President of Operations.
In 1999, he joined American Safari Cruises, and went on to acquire the company in 2008 launching Innersea Discoveries which is now known as UnCruise Adventures. A lifelong adventurer, he connects with nature and culture wherever he goes and promotes in his small ship adventure company.
In May 2013, he was adopted into a native Alaskan Tlingit tribe for his passion for conservation and the support of the local communities. He's living the dream he built around his passions and wouldn't have it any other way."
 
Website: https://uncruise.com  
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/uncruiseFacebook: https://facebook.com/UnCruise Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/un-cruise-adventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnCruise  Youtube: Click Here

Genuine Health, enhancing the quality of your sleep at night and focus during the day

 
Lauren Hauswirth, Product Development and Customer Experience Specialist at Genuine Health, a certified BCorp company with 30+ years of experience creating natural, science-based supplements that give your body the nourishment it needs for improved energy, nutrition, mood, cognition, movement, skin, and gut health joins eHealth Radio and the Sleep Health and Supplement Channels.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lauren Hauswirth discuss the following:
There are many Supplement companies in the market. What makes Genuine Health Different?
Please tell listeners a bit about Genuine Health’s 2 newest product, Deep Sleep and Clear Focus?
In addition to taking Deep Sleep are there habits you would recommend to help encourage a good night’s sleep.
What factors contribute most to lack of Focus and how can Clear Focus help?
Where can we learn more about these products and other products Genuine Health has to offer?
Lauren is a Product Development and Customer Experience Specialist at Genuine Health and is passionate about creating product that help people feel their best! She has a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Trinity College Dublin.
Born and raised in Toronto, she became passionate about health and wellness through health struggles of her own and turned to natural approaches to help her overcome them. Her passion now lies in imparting what she has learned personally and professionally to others seeking wellness and balance in their lives.
 
 
Website: https://genuinehealth.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/GenuineHealth  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genuinehealth  Instagram: https://instagram.com/genuinehealth 

Find Creative Solutions by Emptying Your Mind

 
Dr. Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, the executive director of the OpenMind® Training Program that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness-based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership and meditation joins eHealth Radio and the Personal Development Channel. His newest book is: Core Creativity: The Mindful Way to Unlock Your Creative Self.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Dr. Ronald A. Alexander discuss the following:
In today's era of COVID, political unrest and inflation why is creativity more important than ever to navigate all these upheavals?
What is Core Creativity and how does one tap into it?
How can someone who wants to make changes in their life use core creativity to help them experience a reinvention?
What can block us from accessing our Core Creativity?
Tell us about Mindfulness and  Creativity Psychology. What does the research have to say about it and why are so many psychotherapists integrating meditation and mindfulness into their practices?
In your book you discuss the Core Creative terms: Absorbing Mind, Open Mind, and Generating Mind. What role do they play in accessing one’s core creativity?
How can someone tell if their intuition is genuine or false?
How have some of your clients incorporated core creativity into their lives and business?
Dr. Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, is a psychotherapist, a mindfulness trainer and a creativity, business and leadership coach. He has a private psychotherapy and executive coaching practice in Santa Monica, California. He’s the executive director of the OpenMind® Training Program that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness-based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership and meditation. He’s the author of the highly acclaimed book, Wise Mind, Open Mind: Finding Purpose and Meaning in Times of Crisis, Loss, and Change (2008), and the new book, Core Creativity: The Mindful Way to Unlock Your Creative Self (Rowman & Littlefield, June 21, 2022).
 
 
Website: www.CoreCreativity.com 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://.instagram.com/drronalexanderFacebook: https://facebook.com/RonaldAlexanderPhDLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/ronald-alexander-ph-dTwitter: https://twitter.com/RonAlexanderPhD
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Dr. Spencer Richlin of Illume Fertility joins us to share some IVF facts, common myths about IVF

 
Dr. Spencer Richlin, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with extensive reproductive surgical experience joins eHealth Radio and the Infertility Information and Health News Channels. He has been practicing at Illume Fertility since 2004, where he is a partner and Surgical Director.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Spencer Richlin discuss the following:
When do patients come see a reproductive endocrinologist  on their family building journey?
What are the ways that you help your patients family build?
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)? When do couples move to IVF?
Break down the steps of a typical IVF cycle?
What are a couple common myths or misconceptions about IVF?
Dr. Spencer Richlin is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with extensive reproductive surgical experience. He has been practicing at Illume Fertility since 2004, where he is a partner and Surgical Director.
Dr. Richlin’s Areas of Expertise:
Fertility preservation
OncofertilityGeneral infertility and IVF
Single mother by choice journey
Egg freezing
General genetics
 
Website: https://www.illumefertility.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/illumefertilityLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/illumefertilityInstagram: instagram.com/illumefertilityTwitter: twitter.com/illumefertility

Renowned Primary Care Physician discusses new Physician Insight’s Tool, an effective and efficient way to measure quality of care

 
 
Expert on the new Physician Insights Tool and family physician at Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC) in Columbus, OH, Dr. Kristin Oaks joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels. Dr. Oaks also serves as COPC's agilon health Medical Director.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Kristin Oaks discuss the following:
How and why was the Physician Insights Tool created?
How did Central Ohio Primary Care work with agilon health to develop the platform, and how did the partnership form?  
What standards of care does the Physician Insights tool measure?
How are you using the tool to help your physicians improve the quality of care they provide? How does it provide opportunities for improved performance?
Collectively, how does the Physician Insights Tool benefit patients?
How will this new platform make a difference in healthcare delivery going forward? 
Kristin L. Oaks, D.O. is a primary care physician at Central Ohio Primary Care in Columbus, OH with a passion for women’s health, getting patients on track with diet and exercise, and taking care of families and older adults. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Oaks is a verteran of the United States Navy, and she is now a mother of five and spends some of her free time cycling, often times for charities such as the American Cancer Society. Dr. Oaks believes that “the most important part of primary care is the relationship we have with our patients.
 
 
Website: https://www.agilonhealth.com 
Social Media Links: (Central Ohio Primary Care): Facebook: https://facebook.com/CentralOhioPrimaryCare  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/central-ohio-primary-care-physicians  Instagram: https://instagram.com/junodiagnostics 
Social Media Links: (agilon health): Instagram: https://instagram.com/agilonhealth  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/agilonhealth 

The Benefits of Genetic Counseling during Pregnancy

 
Katie Sagaser, Director of Genetic Counseling at Juno Diagnostics, a women’s health company focused on improving equitable access to prenatal care joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Katie Sagaser discuss the following:
The company you work for, Juno Diagnostics, develops innovative solutions to improve access to health information, especially surrounding pregnancy. Can you tell us a little more about what the company does?
You’re the Director of Genetic Counseling at Juno Diagnostics. Tell us more about your role and what a genetic counselor does?
Why is genetic screening so important for pregnant women or parents trying to conceive?
We hear Juno Diagnostics will be launching the Juno Birch™ Fetal Gender Test soon. What does this test do?
Does Juno Diagnostics have any other products available?
Katie Sagaser, MS, LCGC, is the director of genetic counseling at Juno Diagnostics where she specializes in genetic testing and is devoted to advocating for equitable access to reproductive health services for all women.
Prior to joining JunoDx, she was an assistant professor of Gynecology & Obstetrics in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she worked as a reproductive genetic counselor for 6.5 years.
As a clinician, Katie provided comprehensive counseling to patients with a wide variety of prenatal and preconception genetics indications within the Johns Hopkins Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Center as well as within the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy. She is also a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the International Society of Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD), and the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG).
 
 
Website: https://junodx.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/junodiagnostics Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/katiesagaser  Instagram: https://instagram.com/junodiagnostics 

Is the world ready for genome screening of IVF embryos for every genetic disease?

 
Dr. Nick Murphy, an Aussie who has founded a company GenEmbryomics who will be the first to offer IVF embryo whole genome sequencing to prevent any and every genetic disease joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nick Murphy discuss the following:
Tell us about GenEmbryomics, where did this all come from?
Can you explain a bit about why genome sequencing is useful to IVF?
Why haven't people been using genome sequencing to date?
Is it ethical to test embryos before implanting them for IVF?
Whats next for you and GenEmbryomics?
Nick Murphy is the founder and CEO of GenEmbryomics. He has a PhD in Genetics from Monash University, and 10 years experience in IVF genetics. Nick has a unique insight into the world of embryo screening. This led him to found GenEmbryomics, a company that revolutionizes the way we screen embryos for genetic disorders. It was this knowledge that led him to invent the GenomeScreen test – the first ever test to provide information on an embryo’s genome. Nick is passionate about making embryo genome screening available to as many people as possible and is committed to providing couples with all the information they need to make informed decisions.
 
Website: https://genembryomics.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/genembryomics Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/genembryomics Twitter: @genembryomics

Reproductive and Prostate health with Dr. Justin Houman

 
 
Urologist Dr. Justin Houman, a fellowship-trained male reproductive medicine and surgery specialist and Medical Director for Bastion Health, the first-ever comprehensive app-based telehealth platform for men’s health joins eHealth Radio and the Men's Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Justin Houman discuss the following:
June was men’s health month, why is Mens Health important?
Explain a bit about your role with Bastion Health and how Bastion Health is disrupting the men’s health industry?
What are the key things men need to know about reproductive health and prostate health?
How does Bastion Health help men with their reproductive health and prostate health?
How can anyone learn more or get a consult with Bastion Health?
Dr. Justin Houman is a urologist and fellowship-trained male reproductive medicine and surgery specialist, whose practice is focused on men’s health.  He is the Medical Director for Bastion Health and a practicing urologist at Tower Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.  
 
 
Website: https://www.getbastion.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: @BastionHealthInstagram: @bastionhealth Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/getbastionTwitter: @getbastion