Health Dame With Robin Strongin

In this episode of Health Dame, Robin Strongin speaks with Dr. Chloe Bird , professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and program director of the Center for Research on Women’s Health, Sex Differences and Population Health at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Bird explains why women’s health research still lags behind,  how male bodies are still often treated as the default in medicine...

Jarrett Brown was diagnosed with a type-2 meningioma in August 2024.  He went into brain surgery to remove a tangerine-sized tumor on the same day he was scheduled to take the LSAT. Just 28 days after the surgery, he took the LSAT and is now a second-year law student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. His stated reason for entering law school is that he wants to spen...

Medical errors are estimated to be one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. So why is it still so hard for patients to know which hospitals are safest? In this episode of Health Dame, Robin Strongin talks with Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group , Shawn Gremminger, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions , and Sue Sheridan, president and...

In this episode of Health Dame, Robin Strongin talks with Dr. Karen Remley, former CEO of the American Academy of Pediatrics, former commissioner of health for the Commonwealth of Virginia and former director of the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Remley reflects on a career shaped by pediatrics, public health and emergency medicine, and discusses the pro...

What does it take to build a new voice for Latino health advocacy at a time when that voice is urgently needed? In this episode of Health Dame, Robin Strongin speaks with Jeanette “Jet” Contreras, founder and executive director of the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OHLA). Jet shares why she launched the organization, how Latino communities are shaping the future of healthcare and why adv...

Women now make up a major part of the medical workforce. So why are so many still missing from the highest levels of leadership? In this episode of Health Dame, Christine Malcolm and Dr. Shikha Jain join Robin Strongin for a conversation about women in medicine, leadership and the systems that still need to change. They discuss the progress women have made in entering the medical field, the barrie...

Access is one of the biggest challenges in rural health, but it is only part of the story. Health Dame’s Robin Strongin kicks off a new series on rural health care in America with Christine Hamp, president of the National Grange. Their conversation looks at the critical issues facing rural communities, including hospital closures, access to care, telehealth and community resilience. Chris also exp...

Robin Strongin sits down with André Blackman for a wide-ranging conversation about men’s health. They discuss research participation, barriers to care, openly sharing information, and the growing role of technology in helping men track their own health data and share it with their health team. They also talk about what health teams, including payers, can learn from patients, what benefits companie...

Jarrett Brown, diagnosed with vitiligo at 3 years old, shares his experiences — the raw truths — about living with a visible skin condition. Over the years, Jarrett has found his voice and shares his reflections, advice, and advocacy with Health Dame's Robin Strongin.

Health Dame's Robin Strongin interviews Samuel A. Simon, former Nader's Raiders and now a playwright, sharing his personal experience having been diagnosed, and living with, Alzheimer's. Dementia Man, An Existential Journey, is Sam's award-winning autobiographical story.

Health Dame’s Robin Strongin delves into the complexities of menopause, exploring its stages, the importance of patient advocacy, and the cultural perceptions surrounding it. Sarah Berg, MD FACOG MSCP emphasizes the need for women to educate themselves about their health, particularly during menopause, and to advocate for their needs in medical settings. The discussion also highlights the evolving...

Entrepreneur, investor, professor, and early Disruptive Woman in Health Care Halle Tecco has a new book, Massively Better Healthcare. Health Dame's Robin Strongin speaks with Halle about her inspiration for the book, who it's for, lessons learned that she shares with readers. One of the book's case studies focuses on Maven Clinic, the first unicorn in women's and family health. Maven's founder and...

In this conversation, Diane Murdock and Health Dame's Robin Strongin discuss the role of death doulas, their importance in modern healthcare, and the need for open conversations about death and dying. The discussion highlights the evolution of the death doula profession, the societal taboos surrounding death, and the personal reflections of both speakers on their experiences with dying. They empha...

In this episode, Robin Strongin talks with nurse leader Dr. Diana Mason about the future of nursing and the urgent need to invest in the healthcare workforce. They discuss the impact of COVID-19, the strain of burnout, and the growing corporatization of care. Dr. Mason shares insights from the Future of Nursing reports on advancing health equity, rebuilding trust, and supporting nurses through bet...

In this Health Dame conversation, Robin Strongin speaks with Leah Binder, President & CEO of LeapFrog Group, an employer-driven nonprofit rating hospitals & health care on safety and quality. They cover the importance of transparency, the role of hospital safety grades, and the impact of data on improving patient outcomes. The discussion also covers challenges in maternity care, medication...

Figuring out a way forward after receiving a terrifying diagnosis is hard enough. The Gardners graciously share their personal experiences: Chris, who had the surgery and Nicole, his wife and caregiver bring us inside their experiences with the highs and lows they endured. Throughout it all, they had support from friends, family, and colleagues — all of whom wanted to help. It isn't easy asking fo...

As healthcare rapidly embraces AI & digital transformation, the privacy landscape is shifting in real time. Health Dame's Robin Strongin speaks with Tina Grande, the Healthcare Trust Institute's President & CEO, Citizen Health's Deven McGraw, and Omada Health's Lucia Savage. All three are privacy experts and will be speaking at the Healthcare Trust Institute's Nov 10-12 ADAPT (Advancing Da...

Ali Schroer, corporate mental health advisor and educator, Libby Burstein, lawyer and policy advocate, and Health Dame's Robin Strongin discuss the rise in corporate spending on wellness, juxtaposed with the alarming decline in mental health and wellbeing among employees. They explore the need for effective mental health initiatives in the workplace, the importance of integrating mental health int...

In this episode, Nora Super shares what it is like to live with recurring depression. Dr. Len Nichols, Nora's husband and caregiver, share his perspectives. Through policy analyses and lived experiences, Nora and Len, talk with Robin Strongin about the challenges of post discharge care from psychiatric hospitals, the stigma and lack of understanding about the use of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)...

CHECK OUT MY RACK: Learn about breast cancer, dense breasts, breast health, early detection and how the Brem Foundation obliterates barriers to care by teaming with Lyft to offer transportation to those who need it and offering information and resources, including the Check Out My Rack initiative. And, meet a member of the Brem Foundation's Young Professional Advisory Council.

In our effort to spotlight great ideas for making life better across the generations, Health Dame is particularly pleased to talk with Rebecca Wellner. Though decades younger than most diagnosed with dementias, Rebecca is a dementia advocate with a love of baking. She turned both passions into a cool initiative that promotes connection between individuals living with dementia, the people who love...

Dr. Jeremy Nobel, physician, poet, and founder of the Foundation for Art and Healing shares how art activities ease trauma and loneliness.

Health Dame speaks to Missy Krasner, Dr. Rebecca Mitchell, and Lisa Suennen about a host of issues related to digital health, investing in health, women's health, and the role of health professionals in innovation and investment. Lots of rich policy insights.

What if music could help the brain heal? In this episode of Health Dame, Robin Strongin speaks with Dr. Concetta Tomaino, executive director and co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. A pioneer in music therapy research, Tomaino has spent decades studying how music affects the brain and how it can help people living with neurologic conditions. Their conversation looks at ho...