The Institute for Person-Centered Care Podcast

This edition of "The Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast" helps us understand more about brain health and how we can better cope with the varieties of pressure and stress facing us daily. Host Ann Garton welcomes Lindsay Hohertz, a Licensed Master's Social Worker, who is with the St. Ambrose University Counseling Center.  Lindsay's primary focus with St. Ambrose is mental health outreach an...

This edition of "The Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast" showcases the St. Ambrose University Peace Corps Prep Program.  Host Ann Garton welcomes Kate Horberg, Program Coordinator for the Master of Public Health program at St. Ambrose University. Kate worked as a Community Health Volunteer in the United States Peace Corps, serving in Cameroon, Africa. Her direct public health practice in C...

This edition of the IPCC Podcast focuses on "The Project and the Village Project." Meet Viminda Shafer, who has been connected to the field of education for nearly 20 years. She spent the bulk of that time working with middle and high school students experiencing emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as those with specific learning disabilities. In her current role as The Project of the Quad...

This month, Occupational Therapist Stephanie Phares joins Ann Garton for a discussion about stress. A 2002 graduate of St. Ambrose, Phares worked for 15-years on a mental health unit. She helps listeners understand the different kinds of stressors and how to work through them. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT:...

This month, Ann Garton introduces us to CASI, the Center for Active Seniors. She is joined by its president and CEO, Laura Kopp, for a discussion about the importance of our older adult population socializing and staying active.  HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Laura Kopp, Presid...

This month, Ann Garton explores how the approach to patient care is changing and what needs to be done to create more meaningful connections between providers and their patients. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Dr. Lorraine Dickey, MD, MBA, FAAP, Founder and CEO of The Narrative...

This month, meteorologist and climate communicator Eric Sorensen joins host Ann Garton for a discussion about how climate change is affecting our health. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Eric Sorensen, Meteorologist ABOUT: Eric Sorensen is a Meteorologist and Climate Communicator...

HOST: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Angi Tracy, BA, Director of the Carol Center, Vera French Community Mental Health ABOUT: Angi is an alumna of St. Ambrose University with a degree focus on Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. Angi has provided care to those in our community with...

In this episode, Ann Garton welcomes Kit Evans-Ford for a discussion about supporting survivors healing from violence and other traumatic experiences. **TRIGGER WARNING** . . . . This episode may be emotionally difficult for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other traumatic experiences. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose...

In this episode, Ann Garton welcomes Lauren and Sarah from The Project of the Quad Cities to discuss barriers to care and health equity in the LGBTQ+ community. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University About: www.sau.edu/ann-garton Guest: Sarah Stevens, Community Impact Officer at The Project of the Quad Cities About: Sarah spent...

This month, Ann Garton is joined by a panel of experts working in addiction recovery. Ann and her guests assess the barriers to treatment and the importance of person-centered in recovery. The group also discusses the gap between treatment and recovery and how we label addiction.  Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University About: ww...

This month, Ann Garton is joined by the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Anthony Pudlo, for a discussion about COVID vaccines. He hits on several topics, including how the vaccines were able to get to market so quickly, their differences, the meaning of “effective rate,” common reactions, and so much more. This is an episode packed with information you don’t want...

February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In this episode, host Ann Garton is joined by members of Amy's Gift: Quad Cities Eating Disorder Consortium to discuss the importance of healthcare providers understanding how to talk to and treat patients fighting an eating disorder.  If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder, help is available: 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨: 𝐍𝐚𝐭...

This month, we delve into the concept of "weathering" as it relates to healthcare. Ann Garton explores with her guests how this notion impacts the health of Black communities and how taking a person-centered approach to healthcare can create more positive outcomes for African American patients. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose Univer...

This month, Ann Garton welcomes social workers from the Iowa City VA Medical System for a discussion about personed-centered care for aging veterans. They explain community services available as well as their contract nursing home program. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University. About: www.sau.edu/ann-garton Guest: Jennifer J. S...

This month, Ann Garton is back to lead a discussion with Health and Human Services students at St. Ambrose who are embracing Person-Centered Care. The panelists consist of students studying nursing, occupational therapy, and social work. Each gives insight into how person-centredness is at the heart of SAU's mission and how the college of Health and Human services itself embraces PCC. 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩: Ann Ga...

This month, Ann Garton returns as our host to lead a discussion about the links between person-centered care and trauma-informed care. The panelists explain the different kinds of trauma and share research surrounding Adverse Childhood Experiences.  𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: www.sau.edu/ann-garton 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: Ann...

This month, Ann Garton returns as our host to lead a discussion about person-centredness in adaptive sports. The panelists talk about the need for inclusive sports activities in youth and college athletics and their contributions to the field. 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: www.sau.edu/ann-garton 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: Tyler Spe...

In episode 7, occupational therapists discuss what successful healthy aging looks like. Both our host and guest have a special interest in community-based programs to help shape wellness at the individual, family, and community level particularly in older adults.    This month’s podcast host is St. Ambrose University Assistant Professor Anne Lansing, OTD.  𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: https://www.sau.edu/anne-lansing 𝐆...

In episode 6, we discuss the unique challenges in the veteran community and how we can tackle suicide prevention, moving from military to civilian life, and pursuing a college degree post-military in a person-centered way. This month's podcast host in Ann Garton, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: www.sau.edu/ann-garton 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: Shane Kern, Veterans...

In episode 5, food disparity experts in Scott County, Iowa, explain what it means to be food insecure, how the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought more awareness to the issue, and what programs in the Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois communities are doing to address this complex problem.  This month's podcast host in Ann Garton, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose Universi...

In episode 4, Geroge, a patient navigating complex health issues, shares his experiences with our panel of healthcare professionals. Guests Dr. Sarojini Ratnakar and Mary Jo Bloominger, PA, discuss how healthcare workers can better meet the needs of patients like George, and the importance of understanding how cultural barriers can impact care. This month's podcast host in Ann Garton, Director of...

In this episode of the IPCC Podcast, guest host Sarah Stevens helps us navigate issues surrounding, health, weight, and nutrition in society and healthcare today. Sarah is a podcaster and the founder of "The Beautifull Project," a storytelling collective that invites women back to their bodies and into a world where they belong with substance and with strength. Sarah and her guests discuss how BMI...

Host: John Bowser, St. Ambrose University Adjunct Professor, PhD, Population Health Sciences, MS, Human and Community Resources About: www.sau.edu/john-bowser Guest: Colleen Doak, St. Ambrose University Associate Professor, PhD, Public Health, Nutrition, and Epidemiology, MS, Anthropology About: www.sau.edu/colleen-doak Guest: Melissa Sharer, St. Ambrose University Master of Public Health Program...

Host: Ann Garton, St. Ambrose University Clinical Associate Professor in the Nursing program and Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care - About: www.sau.edu/ann-garton Guest: Anabel Flaherty, ARNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Guest: Daniel Wesemann, University of Iowa Assistant Professor (Clinical), Director, PMHNP Program - About: http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-direc...