Quality Insights Podcast

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jimmy Moley, MD , a psychiatrist specializing in mental health care of adults and athletes.  Dr. Moley explains sports psychiatry as a growing subspecialty focused on athletes’ unique mental health needs, from injury recovery and identity challenges to medication considerations and sport cu...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Janet McConnell , speaker, author and fitness coach. Janet shares how a midlife health crisis led her from a corporate career to coaching longevity, reframing aging as reinvention and “decay as optional.” She highlights consistent strength training, protein-forward whole foods, and daily ch...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Tamara Ruggles, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), founder of The Deprescribing Clinic , and host of the Geriatric Pharmacy Focus podcast on the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Dr. Tamara Ruggles explains h...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dr. Chris Peterson , an anesthesiologist, ordained Buddhist priest, meditation teacher, and mindfulness counselor.   Dr. Peterson describes how a midlife crisis and Buddhist counseling deepened his meditation practice and shaped his view of mindfulness as a tool for awakening and compassion...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Diane Randall, M.A., CHHC, a Whole Living Consultant, Author , College Instructor, and host of Plant Based Curious. Diane shares how severe burnout and health issues as a high-performing working mother and traveling consultant sparked a shift toward integrated mind-body-spirit wellbeing, re...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS , a  board-certified geriatric pharmacist, certified pain educator, nationally recognized expert in pain management and substance use education, and host of the Pain Pod. Mark shares how mentors, patient experiences, and his work in practice and e...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Robert Oliver, Ed. D., Co-Founder and Senior Master Trainer of Education and Treatment Alternatives, Inc. Dr. Oliver describes how his upbringing in poverty and supportive relationships led to a career in youth mental health and to co-founding Education and Treatment Alternatives to expand...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Toby Martini, Senior Instructor at The Leaders Institute. Toby shares how he combined decades of improv performance with personal development to create facilitation and “improv for business” programs that help teams break down silos, improve communication, and prevent conflicts by understan...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Nicholas Lombardo, PharmD, clinical pharmacist and owner of The Gear Box Gym. Nicholas describes how his interests in chemistry and patient care led him from planned retail pharmacy to inpatient clinical work, emphasizing the value of pharmacists on hospital rounds for proactive medication...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Elizabeth Markle , Ph. D., a licensed psychologist, speaker, writer, researcher, Associate Professor of Community Mental Health at California Institute of Integral Studies , and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Open Source Wellness. Dr. Markle explains how co-founding Open Source Wellne...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Mark Amendola, LCSW, Co-Founder and Senior Master Trainer of Education and Treatment Alternatives, Inc. Mark describes his path into adolescent behavioral health and his global work advancing Aggression Replacement Training (ART), which integrates social skills training, anger control, and...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Michael Hambuchen , PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Research , Marshall University School of Pharmacy , and Todd Davies, PhD, Associate Director of Research and Development, Division of Addiction Sciences in the Department of Family and Community H...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Steve Grant , author of Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home . Steve shares his journey from corporate marketing to becoming a rural letter carrier in Appalachia, a transition that brought profound personal growth and healing. Through his memoir,...

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, and Anuruddh Mishra , founder of August AI. Dr. Misra and Anuruddh share their journeys into medicine and technology while exploring the evolving role of...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Shannon Barry, an Army Veteran and a Department Service Officer with the Department of Pennsylvania American Legion.  Shannon discusses her journey to becoming a department service officer with the American Legion, emphasizing the personal nature of her work compared to her previous role in...

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Alayna Click-Thomas , MS, SHRM-SCP, GenZ Keynoter and Retention Strategist with Magnet Culture , and was named a 2024 USA Today Keynote Speaker to Follow. Alayna discusses the unique challenges in healthcare retention, emphasizing the need for modern strategies that resonate with Gen Z empl...

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...