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What this digital health company is doing in the workplace to overcome mental health

 
 
Alex Goldberg, CEO at Provata Health, a digital health company that improves health and lowers medical costs by creating innovative digital health products and solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Health News & Technology Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Alex Goldberg discuss the following:
Your digital health company is turning its attention to mental health - in your view is mental health a significant factor in overall physical well being? How significant is it and why place such a focus on it right now?
Are there common misconceptions about mental health that you have run into while working on Provata VR and engaging with your customers?
Who are some of the clients you are sending headsets to and what kind of feedback have you received?
What role should the workplace play in health and wellness - to include mental wellness - and what would you tell a CEO who was considering starting a program for the first time?
What are your personal tips, things that you practice every day?
 
Alex Goldberg is CEO of Provata Health, which delivers the first digital health platform proven in peer-reviewed medical journals to positively impact both the mental and physical health of participants. Provata partners with employers, health plans, and hospital systems to deliver digital programs that are scientifically designed, tested, and proven to change behaviors and generate significant health outcomes.
Forbes dubbed Provata as the startup leading the digital health revolution; while other media outlets including Inc., Entrepreneur, the Huffington Post, and Geekwire have celebrated Provata’s impact on the digital health landscape.
 
The company is changing the healthcare industry by pioneering digital preventive medicine proven to generate better health, better care, and lower medical costs.
 
 
Website: www.provatahealth.com
Twitter: @provatahealth
Watch the Video: http://provatahealth.com/vr-health#provata-vr-video
Website for the app: http://provatahealth.com/vr-health
Download the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/provata-vr-guided-meditation

Breakthroughs in Managing Autism with Mitochondrial Supplements

 
Dr. Suzanne Goh, Chief Medical Officer for MitoMedical, a US manufacturer of all natural supplements and leads her own practice in San Diego California joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome Information & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Suzanne Goh discuss the following:
During your career as a physician what was the one event that has inspired you and shaped the work that you do?
For those of us who are not doctors what is mitochondria and how does it relate to autism?
What brought Michelle and her son to your office and how did you help them?
Tell us more about your work with these therapies. What kinds of changes have you seen in children with autism?
How does this kind of therapy fit in with other therapies that a child with autism might be getting? For any parents or family members who might be listening and interested in getting the best treatment for their child, can you give them any advice?
What tips can you offer parents that may be in a similar situation with a child that is on the spectrum, what should they do to give their child the best chance at living a normal life?
 
Dr. Suzanne Goh M.D. MBA., is the chief medical officer for MitoMedical, an all natural dietary supplements manufacturer that identifies state-of-the-art practices to use towards the development of effective products that support healthy mitochondrial function.
Dr. Goh is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of children with autism and other neurological conditions that impact brain development, cognition, and behavior. Before establishing Pediatric Neurology Therapeutics, her practice in San Diego California in 2013, Dr. Goh served as co-director of the Columbia University Developmental Neuropsychiatry Clinic for Autism and Related Disorders in New York City.
She is a Rhodes Scholar and a graduate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Goh has collaborated with the world-renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Marion Blank to create ASD Language, a series of programs to teach meaningful language and communication to children with autism and other developmental disorders. She is also co-author of the book Spectacular Bond: Reaching the Child with Autism.
 
 
Websites: http://mitomedical.com | GohMD.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitomedical

Unexplained Eye Pain: The Causes, the Problems and the Treatment

 
Dr. Perry Rosenthal, a pioneering ophthalmologist and founder/director of the Boston Eye Pain Foundation joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health and Health News Channels. 
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Perry Rosenthal discuss the following:
Since, as you have said, symptoms of dry eye are actually a special type of eye pain, how do you explain why so many people constantly complain of having dry eyes even though their eyes are not dry? .  Why does this occur?
You've written that LASIK surgery is one of the prime causes of persistent dry eye symptoms in eyes that are not really dry.  How is this explained?
I assume the LASIK industry is not happy that you're talking about this.  What kind of pushback have you experienced from them?
Why did you start the Boston EyePain Foundation?
Is there any hope for people with devastating dry eye symptoms whose eyes seem to have adequate tears?
 
SUMMARY: If you're going to have LASIK, be aware of all the potential risks, including devastating eye pain which, while it affects only a small percentage of people who have had LASIK, is a real issue.
 
Perry Rosenthal, MD, founder of the nonprofit Boston EyePain Foundation, specialized in ophthalmology through the residency program of Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. As a resident, he founded the Infirmary’s first Contact Lens Service at the “suggestion” of Professor Edwin P Dunphy, then chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and a visionary who understood the potential of hard contact lenses to improve vision impaired by corneal diseases. Dr. Rosenthal quickly discovered that the usefulness of first generation commercial contact lenses was severely limited by blocking corneal access to oxygen needed to support their metabolism. In effect, these devices asphyxiated the corneas while they were worn. The solution was obvious and Rosenthal co-founded Polymer Technology to develop rigid contact lens plastics that ‘breathed” and compatible solutions known as the Boston Lens™ products. The company was subsequently acquired by Bausch & Lomb.
 
Website: www.bostoneyepain.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonEyePain Twitter: @BostonEyePain

Becoming a Zebra: Diagnosis and Life with a Rare Disease

 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Rare Diseases & Psychology Channels to discuss becoming a zebra; diagnosis and life with a rare disease.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
You were working as a Health Psychologist before you became a strong advocate in the rare disease movement. What drew you to this area?
What are some of the assumptions that are made in medicine that keep people with rare diseases from getting an accurate diagnosis early on?
How many rare diseases are there that we know of at this point?
What can people do to feel like they have support and a community?
How can individual therapy help this person to deal with waiting to get diagnosed, getting diagnosed, and the ultimate changes that need to be made to their lives? Health Psychology is one of your specialities, how can someone reach you for help?
 
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
She is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, where she can be reached if you are interested in individual or couples work with her. She is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, Sivana Spirit, Proud Stories, and a Contributor for the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 8th book through Amazon.com.
 
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez

Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Chain of Survival

 
Cindy Dunbar, Director of Customer Care, with AED Superstore, the world’s largest distributor of automated external defibrillators joins eHealth Radio and the Heart Health, Emergency Care & Health News Channels to discuss sudden cardiac arrest and the chain of survival.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Cindy Dunbar discuss the following:
When it comes to sudden cardiac arrest, there has been a lot of talk about the Chain of Survival. Let’s talk about that today. What is the chain of survival and what are each of the links?
So obviously calling 911 is at the first step because you want to get EMS on the way so you can get to the fourth link, right?
The next link in the chain is early CPR.  Not just CPR, but early CPR.  Why is that?
So if early CPR is important, than early defibrillation must be just as important?
Next in the chain is EMS arrival - and that must be a great relief for the rescuer!
What/Which is advanced hospital care?
 
For almost 20 years, Cindy Dunbar has worked in the retail industry in one capacity or another. Managing retail stores, Purchasing Manager for a small group of stores, owning a retail store and then working the other side of sales by being the Midwest Upper Regional Sales Manager for Cornell Trading, Inc. Being involved in sales from all different perspectives provided her the experience and knowledge that has helped her in Customer Service for AED Superstore since 2007.  
Starting as a Customer Service Representative she learned all different aspects of the business itself and the nuances of the AED industry.  Over the years she worked her way up to Customer Service Manager, Business Development Manager and is now the Director of Customer Care. As the Director she oversees every aspect of quality provided to all customers.  She is responsible for the success of each Customer Care Representative and the overall sales of that department.
 
Website: www.aedsuperstore.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/AEDSuperstore Twitter: https://twitter.com/AEDSuperstore

How Technology Can Help the Elderly Age in Place

 
Jorge Perdomo, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development for Home8care, which provides low-cost, next-generation solutions for elder care and monitoring joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care and Technology Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jorge Perdomo discuss the following:
Is the elder care market growing? Do you have any statistic to bear this out?
How can technology help older people live at home longer?
What was the reason behind creating Home8care?
Outline the different elements/products under Home8care.
All the products under Home8care use video verification.  Why is this important and what are the advantages of this technology in terms of response in a health emergency?
Summary: If you have someone who is elderly and wants to continue living at home, there are a wide variety of technological options to help you accomplish this goal.
 
Jorge Perdomo joined Home8care as their new Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development, having over 19 years of experience in the wireless industry. Before joining MivaTek, Mr. Perdomo was the Lead Business & Market Development for Digital Life International at AT&T.  Prior to that he was Senior Strategic Product Marketing Manager for Worldwide Peripheral Products at ADT Security Services, Division of Tyco International.  He also served as Vice President of Business Development for Generation One, Inc., a remote managed Healthcare solution.  Prior to joining GenerationOne, he served as Senior Intellectual Property Licensing & New Business Development for Motorola, where he worked for 11 years in a variety of positions after being recruited into the prestigious Motorola Engineering Rotation Program.
 
Website: www.home8care.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home8care Twitter: https://twitter.com/Home8care

How to navigate cancer using mobile technology and the wisdom of the crowd

 
Eliran Malki, Founder and CEO of Belong, the only personalized and structured cancer treatment navigator joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Eliran Malki discuss the following:
 Belong is a free mobile app for people with cancer.  What features does it offer?
What kind of information is shared through the community network?
What kind of questions can you ask the medical professionals through the app, and how quickly do they respond?
Clinical trials are often a key component of cancer treatment.  How could this information be available through a free mobile app?
From what you’ve just explained, Belong is patient-centric, but do you also work with providers and payors, and how does this ultimately benefit patients?
What motivated you to create a mobile solution for people with cancer?
 
Eliran Malki is a veteran entrepreneur and manager. He combines management and execution skills with a proven ability to leading organizations from ideas to fruition.  During the past 20 years, Eliran founded and managed several companies including MoreVRP (acquired by EMC), Veracity (acquired by E&M), Commit (also acquired), and more. His expertise lies in leading technology oriented and high tech companies.  During this time, he won esteem and recognition for the development of advanced enterprise solutions, software development prizes, and business intelligence projects. Eliran lost his grandfather and his aunt to cancer.
Website: www.belong.life
Social Media Links: Facebook: @Belongtail Twitter: @Belongtail

What baby food is supposed to be!

 
Rita Katona, Founder of So Good Baby and the So Good brand that is dedicated to creating deliciously simple, nutritionally outstanding, better-for-you food and beverage products joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Rita Katona discuss the following:
Why did you decide to create So Good Brand? What was the impetus for adding in Baby?
Baby foods usually are shelf stable - can you tell us why you developed a perishable product that requires refrigeration, are there benefits associated with this and why this is so important?
What is High Pressure Processing and what does this mean in terms of vitamins and food nutrition?
We know you go above and beyond with ingredient safety testing for your baby product - can you share a bit more information about this process and why you do such rigorous testing?
For our listeners - where can they buy So Good Baby, and other So Good Brand products?
 
Growing up eating foods made from fresh, organic produce grown in her grandmother’s garden, Rita Katona grew increasingly troubled by the current state of the foods we eat.  In 2014 she decided it was time to leverage her successful corporate retail career to follow her calling. Joined by her husband, health and fitness entrepreneur Eric Hall, they started So Good.
 
Website: SoGoodBaby.com, part of the brand SoGoodSoYou.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sogoodbabyfood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodbabyfood Twitter: https://twitter.com/sogoodbabyfood

Helping Your Child Talk the Talk!

 
Heather Marenda-Miller and Amy Wilhelm, better known as Social Scouts Los Angeles join eHealth Radio and the Children's Health, Education and Health News Channels. Heather and Amy are pediatric speech and language pathologists who specialize in working with children who have difficulties with speech, language and social communication.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Heather Marenda-Miller and Amy Wilhelm discuss the following:
As pediatric speech and language pathologists, what age children do you specialize in?  What are some of the issues you deal with in the children you treat?
What exactly is the difference between speech and language?
When would a parent come to see you and why?  When should a parent become concerned if their child is not talking?
What if a child has a lot of language but doesn’t use it with other kids?
What role does “play” have in language development?
What are Social Skills groups?
I understand you have a book coming out – in fact, a series of books for kids. Can you tell us a little about it?    
 
Heather Marenda-Miller, CCC-SLP, Clinical Co-Director Born and raised in Illinois, Heather received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Eastern Illinois University. She moved to Southern California from Chicago in 2006 for better weather and the beach. Heather is a current California licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. She specializes in treating children ranging in age from birth to 6 years. With a high interest and much experience treating children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Heather is also particularly interested in children who are gifted and/or Twice Exceptional (2e). Heather is the owner and director of Speech Me, LLC and the co-founder and co-director of Social Scouts™. Training and working closely with staff is a not only a requirement but truly a delight for Heather. As a practicing speech-language pathologist, Heather treats clients with a vast array of diagnoses and disorders, enjoying the uniqueness each child brings to her clinic. Working closely with children and their families is why she loves being in private practice. Heather enjoys utilizing her creativity and developing new and innovative activities on a daily basis and uses what her client’s mother coined as “The Marenda Method”- an eclectic approach combining the various techniques she has learned throughout her years as a clinician to ensure best and most effective and individualized techniques for each child she treats. Heather is trained in Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT)-Level 2, Speech-EZ® Apraxia Program, Talk Tools® Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) and Interactive Metronome (IM). In addition to her DIR/Floortime Training, she has extensive experience collaborating and co-treating with Behavioral Analysts/Therapists specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Pivotal Response Training (PRT) as well as Occupational Therapists specializing in Sensory Integration Therapy. Heather continues to attend multiple conferences each year to further enhance her knowledge and clinical skills.Amy Wilhelm, M.S., CCC-SLP, Clinical Co-Director Amy Wilhelm was born and raised in New York and earned her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 2000.  Her graduate studies led her to the west coast where she attained her Master of Science in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from California State University, Northridge in 2002.  She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed by the state of California in speech-language pathology. She has remained a resident of Los Angeles where she is currently the owner and director of Splash for Speech, Inc. and the co-founder and co-director of Social Scouts™. Amy has always had a passion for working with children and has made the pediatric population the core of her caseload.   Since the completion of her graduate studies, she has engrossed herself into her career and strives to provide the best quality of speech therapy possible.  Amy has extensive experience working with children with a wide variety of communication challenges and diagnoses, including Developmental Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorders, various genetic syndromes, developmental delays, speech and language delays, and articulation problems.  She is trained in Level 2 PROMPT therapy, has completed training in the Speech E-Z® Apraxia-Program, is versed in TalkTools® and Oral Placement Therapy, Interactive Metronome, and has attended numerous conferences relating to articulation and phonology, Autism, Apraxia of Speech, social/pragmatic language skills, executive dysfunction, sensory processing disorders, and RDI.  Moreover, as her role of business owner has evolved, she enjoys mentoring students and new clinicians and has supervised both graduate students and clinical fellows in the field of speech pathology.
 
Website: www.socialscoutsla.com

The Role of Good Fungus

 
Afif Ghannoum, CEO of Pathobiome, the creators of the first probiotic that works through restoring the healthy bacteria and fungus in the digestive tract joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Afif Ghannoum discuss the following:
Tell us about Dr. Ghannoum and his role in researching the microbiome?
What is BIOHM and how does it work?
Explain digestive plaque and how it effects people?
What is the role of good fungus in the gut?
How do you see this research and science progressing?
 
Entrepreneur, businessman and biotechnology lawyer Afif Ghannoum has a passion for bringing brands to market that improve the lives of consumers.  In his current role as CEO of PathoBiome, makers of BIOHM Probiotics, he oversees the strategy, marketing and sales initiatives for the breakthrough brand.
Always a pioneer in new business ventures, he has created and launched ten products that have sold millions online and in over 27,000 stores at America's largest retailers. Afif is a named inventor on multiple patents, and has licensed a technology to one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, that’s now a product sold in over a 100,000 stores in the US and Canada. He has also raised almost $11 million, and counting, in venture capital funding.
BIOHM is ideal for any consumer who wants to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, promote optimal digestive health, and support his/her immunity. For the estimated 15% of Americans who suffer from digestive challenges, BIOHM is engineered to relieve occasional digestive issues such as, upset stomach, diarrhea and bowel irritation. BIOHM’s strains have also been proven to break down digestive plaque while supporting immune health as well as overall digestive health.
 
Website: www.BIOHMHealth.com (After March 1, 2017) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGhannoum