ProviderCast

Dr. Cliff Breslow discusses his transition from anesthesia/critical care medicine to palliative care medicine, the importance of advanced care planning, and how to use the hope:worry technique to begin the discussion with our patients.

Dr. Alan Berrick shares with us why and how he transitioned from being an omnivore to a plant-eater, and why eating a plant based diet is great for our health, chronic medical conditions, inflammation, and our mood. We also learn how to give our patients a brief introduction to thinking about incorporating more plants into their eating habits. Articles mentioned in the podcast: Intensive Lifestyle...

We explore the realm of an interesting subset of providers- pregnant colleagues. Dr. Wessman discusses some of the barriers and difficulties pregnant providers face, as well as ways to help support them.  Link to slip on shoes- www.kizik.com *Note- when mentioning the name recommendations, I just finished watching the Candy series on Hulu, which if you haven't watched it yet, it is quite intriguin...

Provider Council members discuss the mission and role of Provider Council as it relates to providers and the health system. We also provide election information and some insight into the work we have been doing over the past 2-3 years.

What if you could tone some major muscle groups, get more steps, AND incorporate some more veggies into your daily meals during your work day/shifts? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Kylee Eagles, a Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Sports Nutrition trained physician at SSMC about those topics and more to improve our overall physical and mental health.   Mentioned in this Podcast: Kylee's...

Dr. Mike Nevarez, SSH Medical Director of Colleague Support & Well-Being, sits down to discuss his role, the peer support program, and what to do if we or someone we know is experiencing burnout. Resources mentioned during this podcast: American Medical Association (AMA) - https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/physician-burnout Link to SSH Wellness and Peer Support - https://my.southshorehealth.org/...

Dr. Karin Sloan discusses the importance of sleep, its effect on physician well-being, tips on improving your sleep hygiene, optimal napping, and what habits to avoid when trying to get the best sleep of your life.  List of resources mentioned in this podcast: The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More by Diane Macedo Say Good Night...

Dr. Todd Ellerin shares his expertise on the Covid-19 pandemic, Omicron surge, and working with patients who are vaccine hesitant. As this season's focus is on provider wellness, we discuss his hobbies that have helped keep him sane during these surges as well as the optimal pant length for men, tips on how to look good on TV and/or Webex, and how much he looks like Tony Bourdain! !

Join Mark Coyle, PA-C, and Kate Bills Woods PA-C, as they discuss the current roles of Advanced Practice Providers at South Shore Health, opportunities for the future, and what their all-time favorite ice cream flavors are. Spoiler alert: neither picked chocolate!

Dr. Monique Nugent discusses her work on the SSH DEI committee, how to better care for patients who may be judged differently, and which coast she truly prefers.

Drs. Hundert and Marchica have coffee and chat with the President and CEO of South Shore Health, Dr. Allen Smith.

Amanda Marchica talks with Justin Campbell about the history and use of TigerConnect as well as some interesting wine pairing ideas.

Joshua Hundert interviews Luke O'Connell to talk about South Shore Health's ACO, IDN, and Population Health programs, as well as the true difference between Nephrology and Urology.

Amanda Marchica interviews Mike Ayers to answer this question, and others, related to the history, development, and current affairs of the Council.