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In this episode we are joined by Infectious disease specialist Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, the Founder and Director of the Centers on Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Director of the Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON) . Dr. Bhadelia also has fron line experience providing direct patient care and participating in outbreak response during multiple Ebola outbreaks in East and...

NURSES WEEK SPECIAL!!! In our latest episode we are joined by Avital Rech who is the current Nursing Director of the Medical, Cardiac and Float Pool ICUs at Boston Medical Center. Avital joins us to discuss her role in nursing management, and her experiences and career path in nursing that led to her current role, where she is responsible over 200 staff members within the ICU. She also discusses w...

In our latest episode we are joined by Zania Campos, MPA, ABCP, Director of Emergency Management at Boston Medical Center, to discuss the critical role of emergency management, what it is, how it effects the way healthcare systems respond to disasters, and how preparations are made for a variety of scenarios ranging from natural disasters and terror attacks to biological warfare and nuclear attack...

In our latest episode, we are joined by Rapid Response Team (RRT) RN David Ibbitson. David is an RRT nurse at Boston Medical Center whose role encompasses preventing critical patient events such as cardiac and respiratory arrest, responding to non-patient incidents where medical intervention may be required, and acting as a resource to all units within the hospital, as well as the many clinics and...

In our latest episode we are joined by the Co founders of The Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON) . BEACON is dedicated to the rapid collection, vetting, reporting, and analysis of information on emerging threats affecting humans, domestic animals, wildlife, plants and the environment globally. BEACON combines emerging infectious diseases surveillance, a global netwo...

In this episode we celebrate this joyous time of year filled with delicious foods, gatherings of family and friends, and all of the pathogens that happen to play Grinch with our holiday plans. We discuss respiratory germs to gut bugs, including salmonella, and the king of all food borne illnesses, norovirus, We also take some time to discuss our favorite Christmas songs, movies, favorite holiday t...

In our latest episode, we are joined by Allison Kaelblein, RN, MSN, CCRN (and soon to be DNP). Allison is a Nursing Educator in the Medical ICU at Boston Medical Center, in this episode she joins us to discuss her passion for and current work on ICU delirium. Allison explains what ICU delirium is, who is affected, what it looks like, and how it can be treated. She also describes her research on a...

In our latest episode we welcome new Host Mikayla Winn MSN as she speaks with Pulmonologist and Critical Care Attending Dr. Christopher Kearney. They discuss the convoluted and frustrating topic of Prior Authorizations. Prior authorizations were originally designed to be used by insurance entities to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective treatments, but have proven to be a time c...

In under 10 minutes we delve into this destructive and sometimes deadly parasite, we discuss what it is, what it does and why decades after being eradicated from the US this flesh eating insect is again raising concerns.

In our first YMMS! Snapshot, we take a quick look at the Measles virus. In under 10 minutes, we discuss what it is, how it's spread, who it's affecting, the importance of vaccination, and the current state of measles in the U.S.

In our latest episode, we’re extremely fortunate to be joined by evolutionary virologist and avian influenza researcher Dr. Louise Moncla to discuss the current H5N1 situation in the U.S. and around the world. We cover the history of H5N1, how the virus might mutate, the current risks to both animal and human populations, and the potential for a future pandemic. Dr. Moncla also shares insight into...

In this episode, we speak with Suzette Bianchi, RN. Suzette is a Charge RN in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Boston Medical Center and has been at the bedside for over 30 years. She has been on the front lines of medical crises from the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s to the COVID-19 pandemic. She holds a permanent Charge RN role and also serves as an instructor for continuous dialysis, or continuo...

In this episode, we are joined by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) COO, April Ramsey, to discuss the incredible—and often overlooked—care provided to people experiencing homelessness in Boston. We explore how, over the past 40 years, the program has evolved to not only deliver care on the streets but also offer several unique and life-saving services, including adult and pediatr...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Adam Yala to explore his groundbreaking research on using A.I. to predict breast cancer with his deep learning model, Mirai. We dive into the potential of A.I. in healthcare, the challenges it faces, and what the future may hold—including whether A.I. could one day take on the roles of nurses and practitioners. This is a fascinating and eye-opening look at how...

In this episode we are joined by special guest Taylor Rogerson NP. Taylor works as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the Medical ICU at Boston Medical Center. Taylor joins us to discuss her very unique role as an NP in an ICU setting and how this differs from most NP roles.. Taylor's ability to perform many of the same interventions typically only granted to physicians makes her position extreme...

In this episode we are joined by Pastor Abby Henrich to discuss the issue of food insecurity. We discuss what food insecurity is, who it is most likely to effect, why it can be so detrimental to overall health, and how to help those in need, especially at this time of year when so many benefit from the kindness of others. . Abby is a Dual Pastor and Co-Founder of Grace Community in Boston MA as we...

In this episode we are joined by Bacteriophage scientist and researcher Atif Khan, we discuss his research in using phages to fight biofouling, biofilms and MRSA. We also discuss the current state of phage therapy in India compared to the United States as well as the possible use of phages in helping to treat SARS CoV2 infections. We also discuss some of the advantages and benefits that phages pos...

In this episode we are joined by Scientist and Researcher Dr. Brian Wang to discuss the work he and his colleagues are pursuing at Panoplia Laboratories in Cambridge MA. Dr. Wang and his team are in pursuit of Broad Spectrum Antivirals that can be available on day zero of the next pandemic. We discuss the methods of bioengineering that Panoplia Labs will be using, including the use of synthetic bi...

In this episode we are joined by David Duest, David is the Director of the Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Boston MA. DIWTP is the 2nd largest wastewater treatment plant in the United States servicing over 2.3 million people and 43 different communities. It boasts several innovative technologies that are used as models around the world and here in the US. In this episode we discuss the a...

In this episode we are joined again by Tropical and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Davidson Hamer. We discuss Arboviruses, what they are, how they are spread, and what kinds of illnesses they can cause. We talk in depth about the current Dengue spread and what may be driving the historic increase in cases and what to expect in the coming months to years. We also discuss West Nile Virus and East...

In this episode we are joined by Microbiologist and phage enthusiast Dr. Sian Owen to discuss exactly what phages are, how they work, and the latest in phage research that may yield new tools in the fight against antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Dr. Owen recently finished her post doctoral research as a Fellow In the department of Biomedical Informatics and the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology...

In this episode we are joined by Elko NV police office Jake Ballensky. Officer Ballensky is a US national Guard Veteran having served tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan and has experience as a police officer working for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department and Elko NV police department. Today he joins us to discuss police and their roles as first responders, the stress and burnout that comes with...

In this episode we are joined by Pulmonologist and Critical Care physician Dr. Brandon Pang. Brandon is a Physician at Boston Medical Center specializing critical care and pulmonology. He takes us through his journey from undergraduate, to medical school, to his Internship, Residency and Fellowship, and exactly what this entails. He also discusses his next role as an Attending of Critical Care Hem...

In this episode we speak to Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Davidson Hamer and explore the current H5N1 spread among US cattle and if there is potential for spread to humans, and if so, could this cause the next great pandemic due to such high mortality rates and airborne spread. Dr. Hamer is board certified in infectious diseases and is a Professor at Boston University as well as Tufts Universi...

In this episode we have a special guest. Recently published, Integrative Nursing Fellow Timothy Murphy joins us to discuss the role of integrative nursing in medicine. He explains what it is, how it can aid in reduction of pain, anxiety and need for pharmacological interventions, and how it is now being more widely accepted in hospitals due to the evidence based data that supports its use. You won...