Quality Insights Podcast

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jack Bruce, Director of Population Health and Wellbeing at IMA Financial Group (Atlanta) , Affiliate Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine , and founder of WellBirds. Jack shares his transition from traditional HR to focusing on employee wellness through birding and nature-ba...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Nykole Gonzalez, Psy. D., a licensed clinical psychologist and partner at Northshore Psychological Associates. Dr. Nicole Gonzalez shares her journey into neuropsychology, highlighting the interplay between neurological conditions and mental health challenges, and emphasizes the importance...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Robert Russell, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Majestic Care.   Dr. Russell discusses his career trajectory in internal medicine and geriatrics, emphasizing the need for a redefined perspective on nursing home care. He highlights the importance of engaged leadership, the role of technolo...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dr. Jon Glass, a Clinical Psychologist with Northshore Psychological Associates. Dr. Glass discusses the benefits of high school sports participation on mental health, resilience, and emotional balance, as well as addressing the importance of proper management by parents and coaches to maxi...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with caregiving expert Jennifer (Jen) Fink. Jen discusses her personal journey into caregiving, the impact of social media on caregiver burden, and evidence-based lifestyle steps to protect brain health. She also highlights the significance of reducing stigma, education in healthcare, and the ne...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Aaron Cavalline and Ryan Smock, dedicated high school coaches at Harbor Creek High School.  Aaron and Ryan discuss the mental health benefits of students' participation in sports, highlighting topics like resilience, teamwork, social media pressures, and the effects of COVID-19 on athl...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Anuruddh Kumar Misra , MD, FACP, FAMSSM, QME, DIP ABLM, a triple board-certified physician and non-operative sports medicine specialist. Dr. Misra shares insights on the significance of lifestyle medicine in transforming healthcare and how it complements traditional and telemedicine practic...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Elidia Martinez, a community health worker and the Food Rx Program Coordinator with Beebe Healthcare. Elidia discusses the Food Prescription Program's role in combating chronic diseases in Sussex County by providing nutritious food and education to those in need. She highlights the pro...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with  Travis J. Davis, MHA, NHA, FACHE, HSE, Executive Director of Long Term Care for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.  Travis discusses his role overseeing Pennsylvania’s state-run veterans homes , the unique aspects of these facilities, and the lessons learned from...

This Halloween, we’re taking the fear out of aging and shining a light on how to age vibrantly and intentionally.  In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Sally Duplainter,  gerontologist, researcher, educator, advocate, and founder of Zing , a mission-driven organization helping older adults extend their health span.  Sally expl...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Laura Makaroff, DO, a family physician and Senior Vice President of Prevention and Early Detection at the American Cancer Society. Dr. Makaroff discusses her journey to the American Cancer Society and the organization's launch of CancerRisk360™ , a personalized cancer risk assessment t...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Tiwana Miller, PA-C, a physician assistant and community health advocate. Tiwana shares her career journey from clinical laboratory science to various healthcare settings, emphasizing the importance of empathy, preventative care, and patient empowerment. She discusses the impact of COVID-19...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Lori Carnsew , MD, family doctor, children’s author and lifestyle medicine advocate.  Dr. Lori Carnsew discusses her transition from family medicine to opening Verity Primary Medicine and Lifestyle , a practice that emphasizes lifestyle medicine and prevention. She highlights the challenges...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Bobbie Reed,  caregiver advocate and American Kidney Fund Ambassador.  Bobbie discusses her personal journey as a caregiver for her son and mother, her advocacy work for kidney disease awareness, the role of social media in finding her son a kidney donor, and the importance of support group...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Kyle Lavergne, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Vice President of Clinical Programs for CenterWell Home Health . Kyle discusses the American Heart Association's Home Health - Heart Failure Certification , which enhances evidence-based care quality and improves outcomes for heart failure patients. Th...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jorge Otañez, MD, DipABLM, Associate Chief Medical Officer of TrueCare . Dr. Otañez shares his expertise on various health topics, emphasizing the significance of preventative measures and the importance of community health initiatives. He also highlights the role of innovative treatment me...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Karen Fernandes, RN, CPHQ, CPAA, a nationally respected healthcare leader and advocate with decades of experience in nursing, quality management and patient safety.  Karen discusses her personal connection to the far-reaching impact of the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES), prescr...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Stephanie McGrath, PharmD,  Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network and Director of Community Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy , and Sydney Stawarz, PharmD,  a Pharmacist Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.   Step...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Erin Woodford, MSN, RN,  a member of the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification oversight work group with the American Heart Association and  Vice President of Population Health for Genesis Healthcare. Erin discusses the American Heart Association’s Skilled Nursing Facility He...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with three of Quality Insights ' Community Health Workers (CHWs): Lisbeth Rojas, Maria Salazar, and Stephanie Duncan. Lisbeth, Maria, and Stephanie discuss their impactful work in Delaware addressing health disparities for women and babies through community-based relationships and essential...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jacob Bowling, MSW, Chief Executive Officer of Bowling Business Strategies (BBS). Jacob discusses his career in behavioral health strategy, the impact of stigma, addiction, and mental health care models. He emphasizes the need for integrated care, addressing disparities, and providing menta...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Amy Kelly, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in breast imaging. Dr. Kelly discusses advancements in breast imaging, emphasizing the import...

In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Pam Meador, RN, BSN-BC, Director of Regulatory Services at the West Virginia Health Care Association. Pam Meador discusses the regulatory challenges, staffing issues, and infection contr...

In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Brian E. McGarry, Ph. D., a physical therapist and health services researcher with an interest in the economics of aging.  Dr. Brian McGarry discusses his path to becoming a researcher,...

In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Dr. Dave Thimons, Founder and CEO of Personal Care Medical Associates (PCMA).   Dr. Thimons discusses the importance of palliative medicine in improving the quality of life for nursing h...