Slice of Healthcare

On this episode of the podcast, we had on Dr. Patrick Carroll, Chief Medical Officer at hims & hers - a telehealth company that is all about personal wellness.  On this episode, we discuss:  - Dr. Carroll's background - What is hims & hers? - The importance of being a primary care or specialty physician - Advice to students and new physicians To learn more about hims & hers and Dr. Pat...

On this episode of the podcast, we had on Dr. Peter Chang, VP of Care Transitions at Tampa General Hospital and the driving force behind Tampa General Hospital's new CareComm Center .  The CareComm Center was created to harness predictive analytics to help improve patient experience, operations, and outcomes. On this episode, we focused on the following: - The challenges of implementing such a tra...

On this episode of the podcast, we had on Amy Jordheim, MPH, NREMT-B and Sally Krasevic, VP of Strategic Marketing from the International Medical Relief (IMR). This episode is long overdue. We recorded this back in August 2019. Enjoy! IMR provides acute medical and dental care and health education in an urgent care setting.  Physician Assistants are considered providers in their clinics and as a m...

On this episode of the podcast, we had on  Dr. Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP. Jessica  Dr. Jessica Louie is CEO of Clarify Simplify Align, Declutter & Burnout Coach, Professional Organizer and Certified KonMari Consultant who helps busy professionals and women gain clarity of their purpose, simplify and declutter their home and minds, and align their work into their lives with simple proce...

On this episode, we had two guests Dr. Nasim Afsar & Dr. Dustin Smith. Both guests are Hospitalists representing the Society of Hospital Medicine ["SHM"] on the podcast.  About Our Guests (along with being Hospitalists) Dr. Afsar Chief Ambulatory Officer and Chief Medical Officer for ACOs - UC Irvine Health President, Board of Directors - Society of Hospital Medicine Associate Editor - Journal...

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Spencer Draper, the Clinical Solutions Director at eVideon. Spencer and I met at HIMSS19 in Orlando a few weeks ago and thought joining together for a podcast would be a lot of fun. On this podcast we discussed a few topics: video education, distraction therapy, patient experience and more! eVideon "provides hospitals with interactive patient care solut...

On this episode of the podcast, we had on Janelle King, MPH, BSN, RN. Janelle is also the Founder of The Nurse Note (link below). She's a Travel and Immunization Registered Nurse, who's experienced in women’s health, sexual health and family planning.  Our sponsor for this podcast is our parent company, BlocHealth. BlocHealth's platform will launch towards the end of Q1. They are making life easie...

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Anna Rodriguez, a registered nurse with a cardiac and critical care background. Anna is active on her social channels and is always producing great content! Be sure to follow her on Instagram and subscribe to her blog (links below).  Our sponsor for this podcast is our parent company, BlocHealth. BlocHealth's platform will launch towards the end of Q1....

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with the Dr. Buck Parker, an Emergency & Trauma Surgeon and entrepreneur who is absolutely crushing social media. His following is enormous: Instagram = 140k followers, YouTube, 73k subscribers, etc. (links are below).  Be sure to check out his 'Step Prep Academy' which is helps to "crush the USMLE Step 1 and Get the Residency of Your Dreams!" (link belo...

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with the Dr.  Al Abd-Elsayed, an Anesthesiologist/Medical Director, Pain clinic/Medical Director of Pain Services at UW-Madison/section head, and chronic pain physician. He is also an author with multiple books. He newest book, "Pain: A Review Guide" will be released in the next few days.  Our sponsor for this podcast is our parent company, BlocHealth. BlocH...

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with the Dr. Ross Kopelman, a doctor who's crushing it on social media! On Instagram, Dr. Kopelman has over 53k followers! Recently, he started his own podcast called "MedChatMonday." He's a great guy with a lot of advice to offer! Our sponsor for this podcast is our parent company, BlocHealth. BlocHealth's platform will launch towards the end of Q1 and will...

Happy National CRNA Week!  On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with the current President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), Garry Brydges, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC. Garry and I met at the 2018 AANA Annual Congress in Boston, MA last fall. While at the conference we discussed several possible podcast topics: his career, becoming AANA President and ERAS.  Our sponsor for t...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Dr. Scott Blyer. Most people probably know Dr. Blyer by his social media name, Dr. BFixin. On Instagram, Dr. BFixin has over 80k followers and is always producing creative content for his followers. He is Cosmetic Surgeon in New York.  Be sure to check out the social channels for Dr. Blyer: Website - www.drbfixin.com/  Website #2 - www.cameosurgerycent...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Nurse Tia. She's an RN with a great outlook on work, life and social media. We recorded this podcast in Summer 2018. Also, Happy New Year to all of our listeners. Thanks so much for your support in 2018! Here's to a great 2019! If you are interested in being a guest contributor on our website or on the podcast, please contact us. Be sure to check out t...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Dr. Ben Schwartz. He is a:  Fellowship Trained Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Patient and Public Relations Committee  Article reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty He is interested in figuring out how to shift the paradigm of joint replacement care delivery at a time when new approaches a...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Ashley Navarette, PA-C. This episode was recorded in the summer of 2018. Ashley has her Masters in PA Studies & Bachelors of Science in Biology. She is also a Jen's Scrubs Ambassador (Code ASHLEY1167). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the PA career path is expected to grow by 37% from 2016-2026 (much faster than average). Be sure...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Dr. Marc Katz, a Caribbean Med Graduate, Internal Medicine Physician, and future Cardiologist. This is a great episode for any medical students, residents and other healthcare professionals looking to learn a little bit about "the match" and many of the other parts of the path that goes into becoming a physician. Check it out today! Be sure to check ou...

On this episode of the podcast, we had the pleasure of conversing with Jeteia Benson, RN, MSN, FNP-C. She was an absolute pleasure to speak with and we had a lot of fun. This is a great episode for those that know Jeteia and for those that don't. We discussed life, motivation, healthcare and more! Check out this episode ASAP! Be sure to check out the social channels for Jeteia: Website - www.savvi...

This episode was recorded a while back and I am happy for it to finally be released. Kasey Young is currently going for her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from UTHSC Houston. She is expected to graduate in 2021. Kasey is a former CVICU RN (& trauma + pedi). She has a nice presence on Instagram (everyone should definitely check out and follow her page!) and she is so sweet! Hope everyone enjoys...

So excited for this episode to finally air. The first time we were supposed to record it, we couldn't because we spent too much time just chatting about healthcare innovation. Dr. Rami (Wehbi) is a Family Medicine Resident Physician - Integrative and Sports Med, and the host of the "Beyond Medicine" podcast. It became clear that he is very much interested in healthcare innovation and we know there...

This is a special episode because of 1. the guest and 2. our co-host Magda Mazri made an appearance! We spoke with Angie Ohanu, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who is on YouTube, has been on podcasts before and rocks fuchsia colored hair! A must listen for many healthcare professionals, students, RNs, SRNAs, and CRNAs out there. Be sure to check out the social channels for Angie: Website...

On this episode, we spoke with Crystal Montes, a Registered Nurse, makeup junkie, and coffee enthusiast (she actually made some while on the podcast haha!). She was named a "Top 10 Instagram RN" by Scrubs Magazine. Crystal is so positive and brought many good thoughts on innovation and the nursing profession. Students, RNs and other healthcare professionals should definitely take a listen. Be sure...

Back to back weeks with RN podcasts! On this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Anya Diane, an ICU RN and Duke PhD student at Duke. Anya was such a pleasure to have on the podcast and brought a lot of valuable information to the table (advice, innovation suggestions, etc.). Check out the episode and her social links! Be sure to check out the social channel for Anya: Instagram - https://w...

Can't believe we are already on episode #14! On this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Chelsea Samms, a NICU RN and Cherokee Brand Ambassador. Chelsea is so full of energy and was a great resource to have on the podcast. She is very knowledgeable. Check out the episode and her social link! Be sure to check out the social channel for Chelsea Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allrealb...

On this episode, we had the opportunity to talk with Barry Miller, a CRNA with a lot of anesthesia experience. He is a CRNA for the very popular, Dr. Miami and has been steadily growing his social following. What are you waiting for, check out this episode! Be sure to check out the social channel for Barry: Instagram - www.instagram.com/barrymillercrna/ Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare...