MedBoard Matters

In this episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with NC DHHS Sec. Dr. Mandy Cohen about the Covid vaccination efforts in NC and how our licensees can help. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley  Guest: Dr. Mandy Cohen Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and  X . Email your questions to:  podcast@ncmedboard.org .

In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley speaks with Marissa Hoechstetter who is a survivor of sexual assault by her physician and is now an active patient advocate speaking out to raise awareness and demand greater accountability. Jean also speaks with Board paralegal Wanda Long who is the staff member who originated the role of Victim Services Coordinator here at the North...

NCMB has created several new resources to help patients understand what to expect during a physical examination and learn to recognize red flags and signs of possible sexual misconduct by a medical professional.  Listen in as host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes, and Deputy General Counsel, Brian Blankenship about these new consumer r...

Since the onset of coronavirus pandemic, we've all had to make some significant changes to how we approach our work. NCMB closed its offices to visitors since mid-March, and the day-to-day work is done by staff at home. One of the biggest challenges for us was how could we pull off a Board Meeting? In this episode of MedBoard Matters we are going to talk about our experiences presenting virtu...

After listening to this episode of MedBoard Matters, you should have a clear understanding of what a medical board complaint can and cannot achieve. You’ll know what types of issues the Board can address, what kind of providers NCMB has authority over, and, most importantly, how patient complaints help NCMB protect the public.   Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guests: Shika Sinha and Brian Blakenship P...

Host Jean Fisher Brinkley discusses ways to overcome the stigma associated with mental health issues in medical professionals and strategies and resources for getting help with guest Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Dr. Christine Moutier Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges Follow the North Carolina Medical...

Listen as host Jean Fisher Brinkley gives you a preview of what we hope to cover in our MedBoard Matters podcast. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and  X . Email your questions to:  podcast@ncmedboard.org .