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Tummy Tuck Insights with Dr. Stephanie Teotia

 
Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Flower Mound, TX who serves patients in the Dallas area again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Dr. Teotia lends her profound knowledge on the topic of tummy tucks and shares invaluable insights into this popular procedure. She will explain what a tummy tuck entails and how it is conducted, along with addressing the most frequent concerns raised by her patients. Discussion points will include: the specifics of what a tummy tuck does, the differences between a tummy tuck and liposuction, the longevity and maintenance of tummy tuck results, post-surgery expectations and recovery preparation, and managing scarring after the procedure.
Join Dr. Teotia for an in-depth conversation on achieving and sustaining excellent results with tummy tuck surgery.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
What does a tummy tuck do exactly?
What is the difference between tummy tuck and liposuction?
How long do tummy tuck results last, and how can they be prolonged?
What should be expected after a tummy tuck, and how should one prepare for recovery?
What kind of scarring is to be expected after a tummy tuck, and what can be done about it?
Dr. Stephanie Teotia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon located in the Dallas area. She specializes in a number of plastic surgery procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgeries, brow lifts, breast enhancements, and tummy tucks.
Renowned for her surgical expertise and exceptional outcomes, Dr. Teotia is also celebrated for fostering a professional and welcoming environment with her all-female team. Whether patients are interested in cosmetic surgery or non-surgical treatments, Dr. Teotia finds fulfillment in providing her patients with the highest level of care, personalized results, and an unforgettable experience.
Website: https://drstephanieteotia.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBeidlerMDDallasPlasticSurgeryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebeidlerteotiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/StephanieTeotiaYoutube: CLICK HERE
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Stephanie Teotia 2301 Olympia Dr, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Phone: (214) 823-9652
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Transforming Healthcare through Technology Automation Management of Medical Devices

 
Jinesh Patel, CEO and Co-Founder of Uptime Health, a ground-breaking company providing cutting edge medical device technology automation management joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare, Technology and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jinesh Patel discuss the following:
First, can you explain for our listeners what is meant by UptimeHealth’s mission of providing technology automation management for medical devices?  What service does your company provide and who uses your services?
Why is this important for health care providers?
For those of us who are consumers  - and patients – how do we know if our medical care providers are maintaining their critical technology?  How does this impact our level of care?
I see that you have earned a prestigious spot on the Forbes 2021 Next 1000 honoree list – what is this award and how did you make the list?
As an expert in medical technology innovation and management, can you tell us what you see for the future of medical technology – and how that will impact patient care over the next few years?
A Forbes 2021 NEXT 1000 honoree, Jinesh Patel is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator, having founded two successful companies and holding several patents in the medical technology domain. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UptimeHealth, which offers cutting-edge technology automation management for medical devices.
Before co-founding UptimeHealth, Jinesh served as the Clinical Engineering Manager for the most extensive health system in Austin, TX. He is widely recognized as the foremost expert in asset management technology and compliance automation, particularly within the outpatient and ambulatory sectors. Jinesh has also been honored as a 2023 Boston Business Journal "40 Under 40"award recipient, as a finalist in the 2019 Top 40 Global Entrepreneurship World Cup and was a winning entrepreneur at 1st Annual Revere Partners HUB PitchEvent in 2022, He is also a noted speaker, empowering entrepreneurs for success and achievement.
Jinesh holds an MBA, complemented by a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, both from Texas A&M University.
 
 
Website: https://www.uptimehealth.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uptimehealth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptimehealth X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/uptimehealth 
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The Patient Engagement Revolution is Here!

 
Jenna Hagan, Pre-Sales Director at NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jenna Hagan discuss the following:
Two concepts I’ve been hearing about lately are the “digital front door” and the idea of a “closed loop patient experience.” Why don’t we start by breaking down what those terms mean and how they connect?
Why is it so important that practices keep up with evolving patient expectations in this area?
What solutions does NextGen Healthcare offer for patient engagement?
What results have been experienced by NextGen clients who implement these patient engagement solutions?
How does offering a better patient experience simultaneously improve the provider/staff experience?
Jenna Hagan is a Director of Pre-Sales at NextGen Healthcare who specializes in practice management, patient experience, and financial solutions. Prior to working for NextGen, she served as a practice administrator. She is also a certified athletic trainer and wore many hats serving as a physician extender with both financial and clinical orthopaedic expertise. Jenna has a strong command of PM, RCMS and all financial/administrative aspects of running a successful independent ambulatory practice.
Website: https://www.nextgen.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextGen  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenhealthcareinc  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nextgenhealthcare 
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Advantage Behavioral Health: Improving Access to Mental Health Matters

 
Colin Studwell, CEO of Advantage Behavioral Health, a network of behavioral health facilities called Harmony Bay and Victory Bay, committed to sustained healing and recovery from behavioral health and substance use conditions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Colin Studwell discuss the following:
Can you share your vision of Advantage Behavioral Health and your company’s approach to mental health?
What’s your secret sauce? There are a lot of mental health providers to compete with.
What are your future plans?
You combine telehealth with a brick and mortar model. How popular is telehealth? Is it effective?
What areas of mental health conditions are in greater demand today? Anxiety, depression, etc.?
Since the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral health issues among people of all ages. Who’s your typical patient?
As Chief Executive Officer, Colin Studwell is squarely responsible for the planning and execution of all major business initiatives throughout the Network.
Colin joined the Advantage team prior to the launch of Harmony Bay and was tasked with putting systems in place which would facilitate the company’s anticipated growth. To meet this challenge, Colin restructured the Network’s existing departments to facilitate the creation of an in-house Management Services Organization designed to provide a broad range of critical support services to Victory Bay and Harmony Bay as they grew. The ultimate outcome of this organizational overhaul was a finely tuned growth engine which allowed both Harmony Bay and Victory Bay to scale rapidly and into new geographies with no erosion of organizational efficiency.
Throughout his tenure at Advantage, Colin has served in a number of different roles across several distinct areas of the company, providing him with a unique perspective on the many functions of the organization. Colin now oversees all day-to-day Network operations, providing expert project management and leadership to the Advantage’s Executive Team.
Website: https://abhealthnetwork.com
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Achieving and sustaining excellent results with Aveli Cellulite treatment

 
Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Flower Mound, TX who serves patients in the Dallas area again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Dr. Teotia lends her profound knowledge on the topic of cellulite and shares invaluable insights into the sought-after Aveli Cellulite treatment. She will explain what the Aveli treatment entails and how it is conducted, along with addressing the most frequent concerns raised by her patients. Discussion points will include the effectiveness of the treatment on different body types, the duration of results, considerations for individuals with varying skin conditions, and the impact of lifestyle factors on the effectiveness of the treatment.
Join Dr. Teotia for an in-depth conversation on achieving and sustaining excellent results with Aveli Cellulite treatment.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
What is cellulite, and how do you treat it?
How does Aveli work? Is this treatment painful?
Does Aveli take multiple sessions to see results?
Is there downtime after this procedure, and how do I make sure my results last?
Can Aveli treat anything else besides cellulite?
Dr. Stephanie Teotia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon located in the Dallas area. She specializes in a number of plastic surgery procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgeries, brow lifts, breast enhancements, and tummy tucks.
Renowned for her surgical expertise and exceptional outcomes, Dr. Teotia is also celebrated for fostering a professional and welcoming environment with her all-female team. Whether patients are interested in cosmetic surgery or non-surgical treatments, Dr. Teotia finds fulfillment in providing her patients with the highest level of care, personalized results, and an unforgettable experience.
Website: https://drstephanieteotia.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBeidlerMDDallasPlasticSurgeryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebeidlerteotiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/StephanieTeotiaYoutube: CLICK HERE
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Stephanie Teotia 2301 Olympia Dr, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Phone: (214) 823-9652
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Everyday Wild Mothering: Accessing the Energy Medicine in Your Feminine Center

 
Tami Lynn Kent the Founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ & author of her latest book, Wild Mothering: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in Birth and a Creative Motherhood, a newly updated edition of her classic, Mothering from Your Center joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and the Female Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Tami Lynn Kent discuss the following:
What inspired this book?
What does Wild Mothering mean to you?
What is your perspective on women’s health care & are there gaps in this care?
What is women’s health physical therapy and what does it offer for women?
In this book you share information about the energetics of birth—what is this & how can mothers access it?
You reference the “joy in a creative motherhood”—what does this mean especially given the pressures on parents today? 
Tami Lynn Kent is a women’s health physical therapist and the founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ where she utilizes her ability to read energetic patterns of the body. Kent maintains a private practice and an international training program in Portland, Oregon. She has authored three previous books. Her latest, Wild Mothering: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in Birth and a Creative Motherhood (Atria Books, May 7, 2024), is a newly updated edition of her classic, Mothering from Your Center.
Website: https://www.wildfeminine.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildFeminineLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-lynn-kentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamilynnkent
People also listened to this: Narratives of Resilience: Exploring Trauma and Healing with Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach

Narratives of Resilience: Exploring Trauma and Healing with Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach

 
Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach, the Chief Psychologist and the Head of the Community Services Unit of NATAL, the Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach discuss the following:
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do. We want to know more about what inspired you to specialize in trauma psychology, and how did your career journey lead you to work with victims of terror and war?
There are so many treatment methods. I understand that the NATAL methodology is being used in places like Chicago, in the US and also in Ukraine. Can you explain how narrative approaches help in the treatment of PTSD? What makes storytelling such a powerful tool in therapy?
Research is important for understanding all forms of psychology and how the mind works.  You've conducted extensive research on gender and trauma. What are some of the key differences you've found in how trauma manifests and is treated in men versus women?
NATAL has been working with people who are suffering from PTSD and trauma for more than 25 years. What are the most challenging aspects of working with victims of terror and war? How do you address these challenges in your work at NATAL?
As we just mentioned, a major focus of what NATAL does is to help and train other therapists and clinicians. What advice would you give to clinicians who are new to dealing with trauma patients?
How can non-professionals support friends or family members who have experienced traumatic events?
Over the years, how has your work impacted your view of human resilience and recovery?
How do you manage the emotional impact of working closely with trauma survivors?
Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bar Ilan University, Israel. She is also the head of the Community Services Unit of NATAL, the Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War. Her research and clinical work includes the study of the use of narrative approaches to diagnose and treat people exposed to trauma and those with PTSD. Rivka also studies collective trauma, gender and trauma, and identity constructor processes following traumatic events. She uses qualitative and mixed methods in her research and has published extensively on these topics.
Website: https://www.afnatal.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalGlobal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-friends-of-natal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanfriendsofnatal  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nataleng 
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Personalized Medicine and The Real Life Dangers of Prescription Drugs

 
Dr. Elizabeth Reed Aden, a PHD and a former pharma industry executive and the author of The Goldilock Genome joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Pharmaceutical Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Elizabeth Reed Aden discuss the following:
You wrote your book, The Goldilocks Genome, based on your experiences in the pharmaceutical industry. What is it about?
What is "the Goldilocks effect" in prescription drugs?
Why are you a champion of personalized medicine?
Name a few examples of how knowing our personal genetics can help us make better choices in food and medication?
What do you want your readers to take away from your book?  
Elizabeth Reed Aden, PhD earned her doctorate in biomedical anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. After conducting extensive epidemiology and serology studies and teaching as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, she began her career in the pharmaceutical industry, where she rose to be Senior Vice President for Global Pharmaceutical Strategy at a major Swiss pharmaceutical company.
After leaving Big Pharma, she held leadership positions in various biotechnology companies, founded and co-founded biotech companies, consulted for a wide range of clients, and served on Boards of Directors. Since 2017, she has brought multiple previously unpublished cozy murder mysteries written by her godmother, Eunice Mays Boyd, to print, among them Dune House, Slay Bells, and A Vacation to Kill For. The Goldilocks Genome is Elizabeth’s debut medical thriller. She is currently working on a memoir, Hepatitis Beach, which she hopes to have published by 2025. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Website: https://elizabethreedaden.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_r_aden  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethReedAden  Twitter: https://twitter.com/eliz_reed_aden 
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Breast Implant Illness & Implant Removal with Dr. Sayed

 
Dr. Tim Sayed, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with 21 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Dr. Sayed specializes in cosmetic procedures, including en bloc breast implant removal, rhinoplasty, and body contouring.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tim Sayed discuss the following:
How common is breast implant Illness, and what causes it?
What symptoms might someone experience with breast implant illness?
When do you recommend breast implant removal? When would it get to that point?
What can a patient expect after their breast implant removal?
Are there any other procedures you recommend alongside breast implant removal to alleviate concerns about breast shape? 
Dr. Tim Sayed is a renowned double-board-certified plastic surgeon with over 13 years of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery expertise. Serving patients in Southern California and South Florida, Dr. Sayed’s extensive skill set encompasses a range of procedures, from en bloc breast implant removal to rhinoplasty and facelifts to liposuction. Dr. Sayed's dedication to his craft is evident in his commitment to excellence and innovation, ensuring patients receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Contact & Locations:
Dr. Tim Sayed 858-247-2933 4510 Executive Dr., Suite 210, Second Floor San Diego, CA 92121
1401 Avocado Avenue, Suite 100, Floor 1 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Website: https://www.timsayedmd.com  Procedure Discussed Link: https://www.timsayedmd.com/breast/en-bloc-breast-implant-removal 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timsayedmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Timsayedmd 
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5 Things All Savvy Health Plans Do To Improve Transportation Services for Members

 
Brandon Piersant, Chief Marketing Officer of American Logistics & Jeff Kuckenbaker, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer of American Logistics - an industry leading technology-enabled services company known for delivering high quality transportation management for healthcare payors and systems nationwide joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health Care Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Brandon Piersant & Jeff Kuckenbaker discuss the following:
Jeff, how does transportation play an essential role for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries?
Brandon, how do qualified health plan members access this service and what can they expect?
Jeff, transportation in Healthcare can be a broad range of services. What are some of the location options for members looking to utilize the benefit?
Brandon, what role do ride share companies like Uber and Lyft take part in the service?
How are your Payor partners seeing success with this benefit?
For the last 6 years, Brandon Piersant has overseen all of marketing and communications for American Logistics, an industry leading technology-enabled services company known for delivering high quality transportation management for healthcare payors and systems nationwide. With over 20 years of leading marketing teams for technology companies in the automotive and healthcare verticals, he empowers brands through cross-functional, departmental support to ensure alignment internally and leverages the amazing work, people and stories that make a difference. His executive acumen with M&A and business transformations was integral in multiple exits of successful organizations. Brandon’s award-winning creativity has elevated brands to differentiate themselves in unique ways emphasizing people, products, and technology. He currently resides with his wife and five children in Southern California, enjoys ocean activities and is active with leadership roles in community-based organizations.
Jeff Kuckenbaker is a seasoned executive with over two decades of distinguished experience as an innovative Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) across a spectrum of industries to include medical device. With a career spanning large public, and medium size private equity-backed firms. Before his professional career he served as an Army Ranger team leader with combat service in Panama. After the military he completed his undergraduate at University of Puget Sound with a BA in Business Finance and later his MBA in International Business and Economics. He is married with three children and enjoys many outdoor hobbies including mountain biking and fishing.
Website: https://americanlogistics.com
Social Media Links: X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Amrcn_Logistics Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-logistics-co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/american_logistics 
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