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Groundbreaking: Wearing Smart Watches to be monitored before and after a knee replacement

 
 
Dr. Jeffrey DeClaire, an orthopedic knee specialist and President/Founder of the Michigan Knee Institute, of Rochester Hills, MI, joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Orthopedic Channels. Dr. DeClaire was one of the first physicians in the country to include his patients in this groundbreaking study using artificial intelligence to track a patient’s progress and help them recover faster.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jeffrey DeClaire discuss the following:
Explain the groundbreaking program you are doing- where patients who have knee replacement are wearing Smart Watches and are being monitored before and after knee replacement?
What are you tracking?
I understand you were the first in Michigan to be involved in the study.  Why did you start doing this?
How is the data collected from all the patients and what is it being used for?
What are the advantages of being involved in this study and what do you hope to to accomplish from participating?
One added benefit is that patients are able to interact with their physician’s clinical and research teams... why is this important for the future of healthcare?
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Jeffrey H. DeClaire is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic knee knee specialist and the Founder of Michigan Knee Institute, Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is providing provides state-of-the-art robotic surgery techniques for knee replacement patients with a 98 percent satisfaction rate. Dr. DeClaire performs over 1,000 knee surgeries annually. The Michigan Knee Institute offers arthroscopy; ligament reconstruction; meniscus transplantation; cartilage regeneration; outpatient, partial and total knee replacement. Dr. DeClaire has also assisted in the design of implants and a ligament-preserving knee.
He is a leader in developing the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedure for total knee replacement and pioneered a partial knee replacement, the Patellofemoral Surgical Procedure. By combining robotic technology and minimally invasive techniques, he performs most knee replacement procedures on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to recover faster and with less pain. His first goal is to preserve or restore the normal cartilage.
Dr. DeClaire is an active staff member at Ascension Hospital Medical Center in Rochester Hills, where he was Chief of the Department of Orthopaedics and Surgery. He serves on numerous hospital committees and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Oakland University in Rochester Hills. He has been named a Detroit Top Doc multiple times by Detroit Hour Magazine and was recognized as “Outstanding Physician of the Year” Dr. DeClaire was recognized as outstanding physician by Governor of Michigan John Engler in 1997.
Dr. DeClaire’s philosophy is to find practical solutions to preserve or restore normal knee anatomy using the least invasive approach possible. He prides himself on providing personalized treatment plans specific to each patient to help get them back to their active life.
 
 
Website: https://michigankneeinstitute.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/JeffreyDeClaireMDLinkedin: https://instagram.com/jdeclairemd Twitter: https://twitter.com/declairemd 

Author Kimberly Plante debuts her true story about child abuse in her new memoir, ’Worthy’

 
 
Author Kimberly Plante who debuts her new memoir, Worthy, a true story about her child abuse starting at the age of three, at the hands of her mother joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Kimberly Plante discuss the following:
Kimberly, I am shocked at the level of abuse you suffered from as a toddler and then a child. Can you tell our listeners how you came to live with your mother, who abused you?
Can you share a story from the book for our audience?
It’s unfathomable to me that no-one noticed your child abuse and stepped in to rescue you. Did you ever tell anyone about what was happening to you, in school or to a friend’s parents?
Tell us how you kept a glimmer of hope alive, and survived such a terrifying ordeal that took up your entire childhood?
You wrote this book as an adult. How long did it take to write and then get the book published, and which was harder: writing the book or getting it published? Also where is the book available?
What tips can you share for survivors of abuse who would like to tell their story in a memoir?
Plot synopsis
Kimberly is just three years old and living peacefully with her grandmother in Connecticut, when her mother unexpectedly appears and turns her world upside down. Kimberly quickly realizes that life with her mother is going to be very different from anything she’d ever known.
Ridiculed, beaten, locked up, and neglected daily, Kimberly is denied food, bathroom privileges, and other basic necessities. She’s often left alone to look after her infant brother and faces regular beatings for nonexistent infractions. She grows up hearing and believing her mother’s lies and that she should have been aborted. Throughout her life, she faces not just abuse, but also loss, rejection, exclusion, and failure. But just when things finally seem to settle down, she uncovers a truth she had never counted on, and it changes her life forever.
Kimberly Plante is currently the Director of Respiratory Therapy at a children’s hospital in Boston. She has completed many levels of education, including a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Because she loves bedside patient care, she also works part time as a respiratory therapist in Fall River, Massachusetts. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, taking her three dogs for long walks, and spending time with her family.
Website: https://worthymemoir.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worthy-A-Memoir Instagram: @worthy_memoir

How Grief and Trauma Can be a Catalyst for a Renewed Life

 
 
Dr. Cara Lee Barker, a popular public speaker, who has a private international practice that helps individuals transform their secret suffering into greater strength joins eHealth Radio and Emotional Health Channel. Dr. Barker is the author of three books including her latest release Nightlight: My Soul Calling, Body Listening, Heart Speaking.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Cara Lee Barker discuss the following:
How are loss, grief, and trauma seedbeds for renewed life?
What are the four major conflicts people face in their lives?
What is the relationship between children’s distress and their parents?
How do you convert self-doubt to self-compassion?
Dr. Cara Lee Barker is an international keynote speaker, Analytical Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, and still practicing Zurich-trained Jungian Analyst. Dr. Barker has helped thousands of individuals transform their suffering into greater strength through the process of Post Traumatic Growth. Dr. Barker is the author of three books including her latest release Nightlight: My Soul Calling, Body Listening, Heart Speaking.
Website: https://www.carabarker.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-barker

Tapping into Inner Wisdom with Psychedelics and Other Healing Modalities

 
 
Beth Bell who currently produces and co-hosts the Psychedelic Sages podcast and is an advisor to CEOs and psychedelic pharmaceutical companies joins eHealth Radio and the General Health Channel. Her new book, Angels, Herpes and Psychedelics, shares her journey of awakening and provides a spiritual toolbox others can learn from.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Beth Bell discuss the following:
You mention in the book introduction that your parents questioned whether you should publish the book. Why were they so concerned?
What would you say the main theme of your book is? What's the message that you want to get across?
You talk about Breaking through beliefs and tapping into inner wisdom. What exactly does that mean?
You have a very intriguing title, but it doesn’t give us any clues as to how they are related to each other or the content of the book.  Can you give us the cliff notes?
What’s your ultimate goal?
What do you mean by expanded states of consciousness?  If we’re not sleeping, aren’t we all conscious?
Beth Bell and her soul's journey has taken her around the world to live, starting with humble beginnings in North Dakota, to California, New York City, Singapore, India, Bali, and now back in California. She spent 15-plus years in strategic brand management in the pharmaceutical industry, before becoming an entrepreneur and developing inspirational products, including a silver jewelry line for both eCommerce and a retail shop in Bali.
She currently produces and co-hosts the Psychedelic Sages podcast and is an advisor to CEOs and psychedelic pharmaceutical companies. Her new book, Angels, Herpes and Psychedelics, shares her journey of awakening and provides a spiritual toolbox others can learn from.
Website: https://bethbell.me 
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.

Cerē’s Physicians Share How the ”Ceremony of Self” Can Boost Mental Health Faster Than Exercise

 
 
Dr. Amir Marashi, a board-certified cosmetic Gynecologist and Founder of Cere, the first sexual wellness brand with pleasure care essentials developed by physicians joins eHealth Radio and the Sexual Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Amir Marashi discuss the following:
Dr. Marashi, you are well-known around the world for your work and have earned the distinguished title of "The Vagina Whisperer", first and foremost, how did you get the honor of this unique title?
The work that you have done focusing on female anatomy is remarkable. You are on a mission to help folks understand that a big part of self-care is sexual health! How is sexual health and mental health related?
You are on a mission to normalize the conversation around having a healthy sex life and more importantly making sure women know how to achieve a "real" orgasm. Can you educate us on the percentage of women that don't actually experience a real orgasm and why?
As part of your mission, you have developed an intervention to help bring science back into the bedroom, through Get Cere! Tell us about it and how it's empowering women and couples alike?
Lastly, you want to make sure folks are educated on this topic.... where can we get more information?
The “Vagina Whisperer'' Dr. Amir Marashi is a board-certified cosmetic gynecologist/pelvic pain specialist licensed to practice in New York, California, Texas, and Florida. He is the founder of Cerē, the first sexual wellness brand with pleasure care essentials developed by physicians. Dr. Marashi is a pioneer in the field of women’s sexual wellness. In an effort to destigmatize female sexual enhancement and pleasure, he authored A Woman’s Right to Pleasure, a 2020 BlackBook release with forwards by feminist icons Erica Jong and Roxanne Gay. He and Cerē’s research and development partner Dr. Kimberly Lovie are widely considered the “Masters and Johnson of the 21st century,” expanding the known realms of female sexual pleasure with doctor-developed products that bring pleasure, physiology and anatomy into harmony. Their lineup includes the first-ever physician-formulated arousal gel featuring a proprietary blend of l-arginine, l-citrulline and chamomile rigorously tested through an original clitoral ultrasound protocol created by the Cerē doctors.
Born in Iran during the Iranian Revolution, Dr. Marashi encountered the field of medicine as early as 4 years old. He spent nearly every day observing and assisting his father - the region’s only orthopedic surgeon - with triage care for war-torn civilians and soldiers. He went on to attend medical school in his home country, during which time he began receiving multiple inquiries from female patients about hymenoplasty (the restoration of the hymen, which was required to be intact for marriage). Dr. Marashi was troubled by the vastly different sexual standards for women as compared to men - not just in Iran, but across the world. His studies of biomechanics and sports medicine led to a natural shift into an entirely new field: the biomechanics of intercourse.
Dr. Marashi has since become an internationally-acclaimed OB/GYN, whose decades of experience diagnosing and surgically amending complex vaginal issues earned him the title of “Vagina Whisperer.” His original VagilangeloⓇTM procedure has helped hundreds of patients regain the confidence that comes from a healthy sex life. Through his self-funded International Obstetrician and Gynecologist organization, he helped provide vital OB/GYN care to underdeveloped countries, including during the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. His commitment to advancing and destigmatizing the “taboo” field of women’s sexual wellness has led to international recognition for campaigns such as the (now infamous) Designer Vagina Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week 2017.
Website: https://getcere.com 

Social Media & The Wellness Industry

 
 
Megan Adolph, a health and wellness expert and the Founder of Wholistic Wanders, a wellness brand that inspires others to prioritize physical and emotional fitness through healthy lifestyle routines, nutrition, nature, and adventure on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other digital channels joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Wellness and Health Marketing Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Megan Adolph discuss the following:
How can businesses in the health and wellness space use social media to grow their business? How do they create content that potential customers want to see?
What if a company has trouble creating education content? Is there a strategy or guide that can help them get ideas?
If our listeners want to see an example of a health and wellness company that’s using social media correctly, which company should they check out on Facebook or Instagram?
Does Zuma Nutrition use influencers in social media marketing?
For audience members who aren't familiar with social media influencers, can you tell us what a social media influencer is and how health and wellness companies work with them?
Megan Adolph is the founder of Wholistic Wanders, a digital content creator and influencer that inspires others to prioritize physical and emotional fitness through healthy lifestyle routines, nutrition, nature, and adventure. Megan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science and is a Certified Health Coach certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Website: https://wholisticwanders.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/wholisticwandersLLC Instagram: https://instagram.com/wholisticwandersTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wholisticwanders

Proven Travel Tweaks for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

 
 
Dawn M. Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry joins eHealth Radio and the Autism Information & Family Channels. Her new book is Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dawn M. Barclay discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
How can parents "start small" to introduce the concept of travel to children?
How can they best prepare for their vacation?
How can parents create a child-centric vacation?
What are some safety tips you recommend when traveling?
How can readers get updates to the information contained in the book?
Dawn M. Barclay is an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. She started as an agent with her parents’ firms, Barclay Travel Ltd., and Barclay International Group Short-Term Apartment Rentals, and then branched out into travel trade reporting with senior or contributing editor positions at Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Life, Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. Her new book is Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Aug. 15, 2022).
 
 
Website: https://travelingdifferent.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/travelingdifferent Instagram: https://instagram.com/traveling_different  Twitter: @travelingdiff

Product Innovation in the MedTech Industry, A Conversation with Propel Software’s Chuck Serrin

 
 
Chuck Serrin, the VP Industry of Marketing, Medical Device & Life Sciences at Propel Software, a product value management solution (PVM) for innovative product collaboration, development and customer engagement that drives business growth joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Chuck Serrin discuss the following:
Can you tell us about Propel Software and your role within the company?
You mention a QMS system, can you tell us a bit more about why it’s vital to med device companies and what the benefits are to the consumers who are purchasing those med devices?
Can you give us a customer example?
Based on your experience working with some of the most innovative med device companies, do you have any insights into other areas where quality initiatives can help drive revenue?
If you could share one piece of forward-looking advice, what would it be?
Chuck Serrin is the VP of MedTech and Life Sciences Industry Marketing at Propel Software. Formerly, as a Solution Architect and Program Manager at Stryker Corporation, he implemented and supported global PLM, QMS, and digitalization projects. Chuck has deep domain expertise on the development, compliance, and commercialization of medical device products, along with providing high-quality support in launching new products. Over 20 years of experience across senior positions in enterprise software solutions with companies such as Agile Software, Oracle, and PTC.
 
 
Website: https://www.propelsoftware.com 
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/chuckserrin  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PropelConverged 

70 Years of Innovation with Foot Levelers’ Kent S. Greenawalt, chairman and CEO

 
 
Kent S. Greenawalt, the Chairman and CEO of Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom-made flexible orthotics joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Orthopedic Channels. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Kent S. Greenawalt, discuss the following:
What can you tell our listeners about your background and role with Foot Levelers?
What is the relationship between the feet and back pain?
In your opinion, what should be the first step in treating lower back pain?
Why is it so important to treat lower back pain conservatively?
Why do you think that everyone can benefit from using Foot Levelers custom flexible orthotics and how do people go about obtaining them?
Looking back on the 70 years of Foot Levelers’ success, what would you say has been the company’s most impactful accomplishment to date?
Kent S. Greenawalt is the Chairman and CEO of Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom-made flexible orthotics. Kent’s passion for wellness, innovation and operational excellence continue to position the company as a market leader in an increasingly competitive market driven by consumers who seek additional options for conservative care.
As an innovator, philanthropist and businessman, Kent has developed and patented many healthcare products to achieve better patient outcomes and offers ongoing support to numerous colleges for healthcare research and organizations both personally and through Foot Levelers.
Kent is a committed supporter of healthcare education and advancement, as evidenced by the numerous grants, research studies, donations, education chairs and scholarships awarded. Serving as a board member on and advisor to numerous national and state healthcare organizations, Kent continues to seek opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships that move the needle for optimal care outcomes, resulting in advancements that elevate the patient experience.
 
 
Website: https://www.footlevelers.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/footlevelers Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/foot-levelers-inc  Twitter: https://twitter.com/footlevelers 

How Technology is helping Seniors Age at Home

 
 
Chia-Lin Simmons, the CEO of LogicMark, a NASDAQ company which provides medical alerts, remote monitoring hardware and SaaS services joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care and Technology Channels. LogicMark offers two-way communication devices for emergencies, helping to give caregivers peace of mind and their loved ones the independence they deserve.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Chia-Lin Simmons discuss the following:
We will be soon experiencing the largest group of aging seniors, are we prepared for these large numbers? How will this impact caregivers?
Chia-Lin, tell us a bit about your company’s product that helps people live more independently.
Are we overlooking our veterans? How can your technology help them? Tell us how you work with veterans.
Your company Logicmark is leveraging some new and emerging technologies in your business. Is there something you might be able to share with us today?
Where can listeners get more information on Logicmark and its offerings?
Chia-Lin Simmons joined LogicMark as CEO on June 14, 2021. Before LogicMark, Ms. Simmons was the CEO and Co-Founder of LookyLoo, a patent-pending AI social commerce company. She is active in the AI, automotive, mobility, digital media / music and e-commerce technology space as an executive, advisor and board member. Prior to LogicMark and LookyLoo, Ms. Simmons was an executive at a number of high visibility technology companies. She was the former Head of Global Partner Marketing for Google’s Google Play Music and the Google Play Store; former VP of Marketing & Content for Harman International / Samsung; former VP of Marketing and General Manager of Playphone North America; a senior business development executive at Time Warner/ AOL, as well as the former VP of Strategic Alliances at Audible / Amazon.
Ms. Simmons serves on the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee for Servco Pacific, a global automotive and consumer goods company with businesses in mobility and automotive distribution and sales as well as entertainment through Fender Guitar. Ms. Simmons is also a board member New Energy Nexus, an international organization that support clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. She is an active angel investor in technology and founded the #bindersproject, which helps connected women tech founders with global funders looking to accelerate them.
Ms. Simmons graduated Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from U.C. San Diego. She received her MBA from Cornell University, where she received a full-ride scholarship and stipend as a Park Leadership Fellow and built the Big Red Incubator as a Managing Partner. Ms. Simmons earned her JD from George Mason University School of Law and is a licensed New York State attorney.
 
Website: https://www.logicmark.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LogicMarkLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/logicmark Twitter: https://twitter.com/logicmark