The Institute for Person-Centered Care Podcast

Mindful Pathways: Enhancing Dementia Care Through Person-Centered PracticesJoin us for an insightful discussion with Marion Kyner, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CDP, and Joanna Fix, PhD, as they share strategies from expert knowledge and lived experiences for healthcare providers, individuals living with dementia, and the greater community to better navigate the journey of living alongside and caring for those experiencing brain changes. Objectives: Identify strategies and resources to enhance compassionate and effective support for delivering person-centered care for individuals with dementia. Advocate for person-centered care for individuals living with dementia, highlighting its benefits and systemic changes that prioritize the well-being, dignity, and individuality in healthcare and community settings. Guests: Joanna Fix, PhDMarion Kyner, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CDPhttps://www.facebook.com/MarionKynerLLCBios:Dr. Joanna Fix is a former college professor and psychologist. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in October 2016 at the age of 48. Since then, she has volunteered over 10,000 hours for numerous organizations, most notably the Alzheimer's Association, Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care, and National Council of Dementia Minds, to share her lived experience expertise in order to educate, advocate, and support family, caregivers, professionals working in the dementia community as well as those newly diagnosed. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband and two dogs.Marion Kyner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 40 years of experience in nursing.  She teaches dementia skills to nursing students in Virginia; at Longwood University and the University of Virginia.She began working with seniors and persons living with dementia in 2007 when she went to work in a nursing home. She initially worked as a nurse manager in skilled rehab and then developed a psychiatric services program where she was the mental health provider and dementia specialist for over 10 years.  She also helped develop and manage a dementia care day program called the Meaningful Life Program for patients with advanced stages of dementia.  In addition to teaching, she is also in private practice as a dementia care consultant.Marion lives in Cumberland, Virginia, where she is a community volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association and facilitates a caregiver support group.  Marion is passionate about changing the culture of dementia care and HOW nurses provide care for patients with dementia. References: Alzheimer’s Association:  https://www.alz.org/Dementia Friendly America:  https://dfamerica.org/Integrating Brain Health into Health IMprovement Planning: The Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map and MAPP 2.0:https://www.alz.org/professionals/public-health/models-frameworks/hbi-road-mapTeepa Snow’s Approach™https://teepasnow.com/#:~:text=Teepa's%20Snow%20Approach%E2%84%A2%20methods%2C%20a%20series%20of,Relationship.%20Experience%20Less%20Resistance.%20Experience%20Less%20Stress.Presenters discuss a personal experience and drugs for dementia or dementia-related behaviors. This discussion should not be misconstrued as promotion. Listing of drug generic/trade names that were discussed: (Trade name/Generic name), (Aricept or Aricept ODT/Donepezil), (Ativan/Lorazepam), (Exelon/Rivastigmine), (Namenda/Memantine), (Razadyne/Galantamine), (Rexulti/Brexplprozole).https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aPXoX7jWMQqbtEgCpQmhv_5lGJQc3m6dvkLQHL5IUU/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome to "Thriving with Dignity: Embracing a Person-Centered Approach to Disability." Objectives: Listeners will understand the importance of a person-centered approach to disability, gaining insights from real-life stories, expert opinions, and innovative strategies that promote dignity, respect, and individualization in supporting people with disabilities.Guests:Alana Hougland, BSN ‘18, RNKevin Sullivan, Disability Rights Activist, Accessibility ConsultantAlana Hougland, BSN ‘18, RN:  "My name is Alana Hougland. I am a graduate of the St. Ambrose University BSN nursing program. I had a few years of hospital and clinic experience before my son Mason was born.I am now my son's full-time home health nurse. He was born several months early and had a brain hemorrhage at birth, resulting in hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, and other medical conditions. Mason is now 3.5 years old and requires full-time nursing care to provide feeding tube support, meds, and mobility assistance. He's had six brain surgeries, spine surgery, and others. I was fortunate to be hired for Mason's home health case, so I can be one of several nurses providing care for him.I feel that I have a unique experience from having a healthcare background and now being on the receiving end of the medical system in a complex way. I believe that because of my experience, I am better able to advocate for my child, as well as make sure the system around him is functioning as it should be. As most of us know, we have a long way to go as a collective society for optimizing healthcare for people with disabilities. My goal is to continue to advocate for the best care, safety, and accessibility for those with disabilities and their support systems."Kevin Sullivan:  "My name is Kevin Sullivan, but feel free to call me Kev. I’m just an average guy, or at least I try to be as much as possible. I'm the youngest of three children and also the only member of both my immediate and extended families to be born with a permanent physical disability.I was born in a suburb outside Chicago with a condition known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, or AMC for short. My condition causes abnormal fibrosis of my muscle tissue, which results in general weakness and limited range of motion in both my arms and legs. While my condition is both permanent and irreversible, AMC is neither a degenerative nor genetic condition. My life expectancy also will not be affected.I was born in the early 1990s, less than a year after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. My right to participate in everyday life alongside my able-bodied peers was codified into law at just the right time. As a part of the first generation of Americans living with disabilities having these rights guaranteed from birth, I've experienced both the successes and the shortcomings of this legislation.I currently work a full-time job for a technology company in the logistics industry and am able to live semi-independently with the assistance of family members and hired caregivers."Assessing Family Caregiver Needs: Policy and Practice Considerations:  https://www.caregiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AARP-caregiver-fact-sheet.pdfCaregiving for Family and Friends - A Public Health Issue:  https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/pdf/caregiver-brief-508.pdfServices for Children with Disabilities:https://childcare.gov/consumer-education/services-for-children-with-disabilities

Welcome to "Empowering the Ethics of Person-Centered Care through Practice." In this two-part podcast, we explore the fundamental principles and practical applications of person-centered care within the realm of healthcare ethics. Objectives: Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical principles and practical methodologies underpinning person-centered care within healthcare contexts. They will learn actionable strategies to implement person-centered practices, aiming to enhance patient experiences, uphold dignity, and promote positive outcomes in healthcare delivery.Guests: Jessa Roisen, PhD, SAU Philosophy and MPH ProfessorDoug Johnson, System Patient Experience Officer, Northshore Edward-Elmhurst Hospital Planetree Gold CertifiedDr. Roisen has more than 18 years in higher education regularly teaching Ethics, Applied Ethics, and Conflict Analysis for the Philosophy Department at St. Ambrose University. She chairs the Bioethics and Humanities Initiative and is a certified mediator and Health Care Ethics Consultant with over 10 years of experience. Dr. Roisen also trains community mediators and mediates regularly for the Davenport Civil Rights Commission and the Rock Island County Circuit Court.Doug Johnson is the Patient Experience Officer at North Shore Edward Elmhurst Health, a Planetree Gold Certified campus. He has worked across disciplines, including healthcare, the marketing industry, retail, and within professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs! References: Berwick DM. The Moral Determinants of Health. JAMA. Published online June 12, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.11129Ekman, I. (2022). Practicing the ethics of person-centred care balancing ethical conviction and moral obligations. Nursing Philosophy, 23, e12382. doi.org/10.1111/nup.12382Entwistle, V. A., & Watt, I. S. (2013). Treating Patients as Persons: A Capabilities Approach to Support Delivery of Person-Centered Care. The American Journal of Bioethics, 13(8), 29–39. doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2013.802060Harris, E. (2020, May) Person-Centered Care: Why it means everything & how to provide it? www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/Person-…orram-Manesh, A., Gray, L., Goniewicz, K., Cocco, A., Ranse, J., Phattharapornjaroen, P., Achour, N., Sørensen, J., Peyravi, M., Hertelendy, A.J., Kupietz, K., Bergholtz, J., &Carlström, E., (2024). Care in emergencies and disasters: Can it be person-centered?, Patient Education and Counseling, doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.108046.Marmot M. The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World. Bloomsbury; 2015.Planetree International www.planetree.org/Santana MJ, Manalili K, Jolley RJ, Zelinsky S, Quan H, Lu M. (2018) How to practice person-centred care: A conceptual framework. Health Expect. 21(2):429-440. doi:10.1111/hex.12640Sprouts. (2019, November 29). Kohlberg’s 6 stages of moral development [Video]. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bounwXLkme4Tomaselli G., Buttigieg S.C., Rosano A., Cassar M., Grima G. (2020) Person-Centered Care From a Relational Ethics Perspective for the Delivery of High Quality and Safe Healthcare: A Scoping Review. Front Public Health. 8:44 doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00044.This podcast is CEU Accredited.

Jack DayI'm a sophomore at St. Ambrose University, and I serve as the founder and director of Bee Readers. I'm from the Chicago suburbs, and I credit a similar reading program I partook in during high school as the inspiration and foundation for Bee Readers. I am an exercise science major and an aspiring physical therapist. Additionally, I play baseball at SAU, am a Resident Assistant, tour guide, and a member of Campus Ministry. Norah PerkinsHey there! I am Norah Perkins. I am a student at St. Ambrose University. I am currently a sophomore and am majoring in Biology in hopes of being accepted into Physician Assistant school after I wrap up my undergrad. Outside of my studies, I am a Morale Captain on Dance Marathon, assistant director of Bee Readers, and work as a Patient Care Tech at a hospital.

Kylie Boles has been a community relations consult at Senior Star Elmore Place for the last two years.  With several years of experience in senior living, she's found she's most passionate when working with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients.  She graduated from The University of Iowa in 2016 with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, while pursuing a minor in Psychology and a certificate in Aging Studies.  Kylie always had a passion for working with the older adult population and now enjoys continuing to learn and teach others about various aging topics.Haley Flenker is the Memory Care Director at Senior Star at Elmore Place.  She is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences and a minor in Gerontology.  Haley began her career at Senior Star in 2017 as the Community Relations Coordinator, working with families to navigate through senior living options and finding the right senior living fit for their loved ones.  She transitioned into the Outreach role working with professionals in the community and providing senior living education to caregivers, seniors and community members.  In Haley’s current role she oversees Senior Star’s 40-apartment memory care.  She works closely with the residents, their families, and the Senior Star staff to ensure the highest level of care to individuals with dementia.  She is passionate about supporting and educating families and individuals with dementia through the dementia journey and aging in general.Senior Star:  https://holidayseniorliving.com/senior-living-communities/senior-living-in-iowa/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hsl_search_iowa,adgroup%3A1323813643600506,ad%3A,keyword%3Asenior%20apartments,matchtype%3Ap,device%3Ac,gclid%3A4e306182ed8615a2db5a04e56625a398&msclkid=4e306182ed8615a2db5a04e56625a398&utm_term=senior%20apartments&utm_content=Keywords

Ben Greene www.bgtranstalks.com/National Center for Transgender Equality transequality.org/National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, A program of the Fenway Institute Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse Peoplewww.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/courses/h…e-people/“To Treat Me, You Have to Know Me!” 2017 10-minute YouTube Video created FOR healthcare providers.www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUhvJgxgAacAcknowledging Gender & Sex 2017 asynchronous online “class” done by the University of CA-SF Center of Excellence for Transgender Healthwww.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/courses/h…e-people/Lavenderhealth.org LGBTQ Resource Centerlavenderhealth.org/

Safe Families for Children Home - Safe Families for Children https://safe-families.org/Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities Meet Our Chapter - Quad Cities https://quadcities.safe-families.org/Jessia Trowbridge, Quad Cities Chapter CoordinatorJessica is the Safe Families for Children QCA Chapter Coordinator. She has served with Safe Families since 2009 as a volunteer and staff member.  She has a degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Christian Counseling through Liberty University.  Her desire is to empower and encourage both women and families as they navigate through the difficult situations that life brings.  She is passionate about the Church stepping into the role of living on mission and serving others with the love of Jesus.

Ann McGlynn is executive director of Tapestry Farms, a nonprofit urban farm system that invests in refugees.  She grew up on a family farm in Clinton County, Iowa.  After a career in journalism and communications, she founded Tapestry Farms after meeting a refugee family from Democratic Republic of Congo.  She lives in Davenport with her spouse, two young-adult children, and cat.Website: www.tapestryfarms.orgFacebook: facebook.com/tapestryfarmsInstagram: tapestryfarmsConnect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jill Venden grew up in Davenport, Iowa, graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic as a Doctor of Chiropractic in June 1996.  While starting a practice in Davenport, Jill took on a part-time job as an adjunct instructor at a local college.  This is when the education bug bit her, and she remained in higher education for 15 years, ranging from an adjunct instructor, to Program Chair, Academic Director, and finally Assistant Director of Education.  While her career in education ended in the fall of 2017, Jill states she was fortunate to find her current position as a Volunteer Coordinator at Compassus where she is able to utilize her teaching skills, healthcare background, and her passion to help others.  At Compassus, she oversees the volunteer programs in the four Iowa offices: Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, Washington, and Davenport.  Jill is eager to add additional volunteers and grow her team to meet the needs of her organization!On a personal note, Jill is a grandmother of six, who enjoys gardening, travel, podcasts, and motorcycle trips with her husband Larry.Email: Jill.Venden@Compassus.comWork Cell: 928-899-8546Julie Sanders has a combination of more than 17 years of acute and post-acute care experience as a Respiratory Therapist as well as 10 years in the financial industry. As a Hospice Consultant, she is honored to be part of a team that assists the individual, providers, families, and the surrounding community with education and support regarding hospice and palliative care.National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization:https://www.nhpco.org/Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Host Ann Garton welcomes guests from Tobacco-Free Quad Cities on this episode.Faith Henderson is the Tobacco Program Coordinator at the Rock Island County Health Department and Co-Chair of the Tobacco-Free QC Coalition. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Liberty University and is excited to be able to return to the Quad Cities to promote a healthy Quad Cities!Krishna Marmé is the Community Tobacco Consultant at Scott County Health Department and Co-Chair of Tobacco Free QC Coalition. She completed her degrees in Public Health and Political Science with a minor in Sociology prior to completing her Master of Public Health in Health Policy from the University of Iowa. A native of De Witt, Iowa, she is also glad to return to the Quad Cities to promote a healthier lifestyle for our community members. If you would like toconnect with Krishna for more Tobacco Free information, you can reach the Scott Co. Health Department at (563) 326-8618Resource Links:● Tobacco-Free QCMy Life My Quit –for teens and young adultsText "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach● Quitline Iowa – Adults1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)● YourLifeIowa.org for Children and AdultsCall: (855)-581-8111Text: (855)-895-8398Or Live Chat on website● Illinois○ Illinois Department of Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Control○ Illinois Tobacco Quitline○ Truth Initiative○ American Lung Association○ CDC Smoking and Tobacco UseWorld NO Tobacco Day is May 31 st ! Learn more at World Health Organization’shttps://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-dayWill you join us in promoting Tobacco-Free QC?Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2), host Ann Garton welcomes special guests to "The IPCC Podcast":  Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP; Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT; and Jennifer Petersen, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, C/SI.Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLPMegan Hinton completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and her Master’s degree at the University of Iowa. She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for three years and currently works specifically in pediatric therapy with GenesisOutpatient Pediatric Therapy. Megan returned to her home in the Quad Cities after spending two years in Des Moines. She and her husband enjoy time with their two dogs, and in their free time, they enjoy spending time with family, renovating their home, and experiencing finding good local restaurants.Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDTKatie Powers is a St. Ambrose University Doctor of Physical Therapy program graduate and currently serves in a faculty role in the department. She practices as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy and has worked at the Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center for 14 years. She serves in multiple roles as a volunteer for the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pediatrics and the President of a local non-profit organization, Mississippi Bend Trykes. She stays busy teaching dance lessons at a local dance studio and participating in many community activities with her husband and two children.Jennifer Petersen, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, C/SI  Jennifer Petersen completed her BA in Psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy at St. Ambrose University. She graduated with her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. She has specialty certifications in Autism, Neuro-Developmental Treatment in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor disorders, and holds Advanced Sensory Integration Certification. Jennifer’s current research includes the development of an evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration which assesses and analyzes outcome measures within pediatric practices. Jennifer is currently employed as an Assistant Professor within SAU’s DOT program.Here are some additional resources you will find of use:Cari Eberthttps://www.cariebertseminars.com/https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vFSCXfIafaS9deosOjwME?si=10ea577dad7e4406Autism Society of Iowahttps://autismia.com/Autism Speakshttps://www.autismspeaks.org/Autism Society of Iowahttps://autismia.com/The Autism Program of Illinoishttps://tap-illinois.org/National Autism Associationhttps://nationalautismassociation.org/Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Ann Garton welcomes Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES, and Christopher Schwartz, PhD, to discuss the "Exercise Is Medicine" program at St. Ambrose University.You can learn more about today's guests from The Exercise Science Program and Master Of Public Health Program at SAU here:https://www.sau.edu/erica-thomashttps://www.sau.edu/christopher-schwartzFind out more about the SAU Exercise Science Program here:  https://www.sau.edu/exercise-scienceConnect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Host Ann Garton welcomes three special guests for World AIDS Day offering a global perspective:  Annamore Mutisi, MD, MPH, from Zimbabwe; Tsitsi Monera-Penduka, PhD, AAHIVP, from the United Kingdom; and Jessica Posner, MPH, from the Eastern United States.Annamore Mutisi, MD, MPH:Annamore Mutisi is a medical doctor and public health specialist who was born and based in Zimbabwe. She has 11 years of working experience in both the public health and private sectors.  Her experience is vast, as she has a strong clinical background working in government hospitals managing patients with various conditions and a growing public health portfolio working on various HIV care and treatment projects.  Currently, she is working as a Technical Advisor on a PEPFAR-funded, CDC-supported HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment Project being implemented by the Zimbabwe Association of Church-related Hospitals (ZACH), a Zimbabwean NGO that works with church-related hospitals and Clinics in Zimbabwe. Tsitsi Monera-Penduka, PhD, AAHIVP:Tsitsi Monera-Penduka is a Clinical Pharmacologist from Zimbabwe who recently relocated to the United Kingdom.  She has worked mainly in academia, conducting research, and training healthcare professional students in HIV.  Dr Monera-Penduka established the Research Unit For Safety Of Herbs And Drugs (RUSHeD), which focuses on developing clinical evidence for the safe integration of herbal and conventional medicine in HIV care settings.  She has been involved in the implementation of several inter-professional education andtraining initiatives that promote patient-centred care, including the Strengthening Inter-professional Education for HIV (STRIPE HIV), Collaborative Inter-professional Partnership CHIP) and the Global Educational exchange in Medicine (GEMx) initiatives.Jessica Posner, MPH:Jessica Posner is the Strategic Information Lead with John Snow Inc.'s Center for HIV and Infectious Disease, who has twenty years of experience in a range of global health technical areas.  She currently leads JS Inc.'s Person-Centered Care Portfolio.  Jessica has an MPH in international public health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and is fluent in Spanish and French.Connect with us!  Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Host Ann Garton welcomes Claire Motto Steil, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, MNA candidate, and a co-founder of Empower House, serving as Executive Director.  Claire graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2014 and 2016 and is currently pursuing her Masters of Nonprofit Administration at the University of Notre Dame.  She is a resident of Davenport, Iowa, and previously worked at Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation in the LIFT program as a Speech-Language Pathologist.  Claire and her husband, Griffin, are passionate about giving back to the Quad Cities community.Empower House links: empowerhouseqca.org, Facebook and Instagram @empowerhouseqcaConnect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Sherwin Robinson, founder and director of ASWAS (A System Within A System), joins host Ann Garton to discuss the upcoming 2022 African American Male Summit, Oct. 8, 2022, at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA.Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Ann Garton welcomes Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP and Bridgette Vale, MSLP, to discuss The St. Ambrose University Speech Language Pathology Program and The RiteCare Clinic.You can learn more about today's guests, The MSLP Program and The RiteCare Clinic:Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLPhttps://www.sau.edu/elisa-huffBridgette Vale, MSLPhttps://www.sau.edu/bridgette-valeMSLP:https://www.sau.edu/master-of-speech-language-pathologyRiteCare Clinic Information:https://www.sau.edu/master-of-speech-language-pathology/ritecare-clinicConnect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Host Ann Garton welcomes Quinn O'Brian, a licensed social worker who was hired by the Davenport (Iowa) Public Library in October 2021, to this episode of the "Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast."Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Host Ann Garton welcomes Lynne Miller, Kamie Montoya and Angela Kight to discuss brain health in school age children on this edition of the "Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast."Lynne Miller is currently the Training/Burnout Specialist at Vera French Community Mental Health Center.  Lynne has been employed at Vera French (VF) for 12 years and works with adults with chronic mental illness at the VF residential facilities and VF Habilitation Group Homes.  She also works with children who are experiencing some kind of grief, loss or trauma at VF Rick’s House of Hope.  Rick’s House of Hope’s mission is to ensure the needs of children who are experiencing grief, loss or trauma are not overlooked.  Prior to working at Vera French, Lynne worked for Bettendorf Community Schools in the Elementary Special Education Department with children with mental health challenges.  She has also worked at Wittenmyer Youth Center, which is a residential treatment center for youth who were adjudicated by the courts as children in need of assistance or delinquency.  Lynne is a graduate of the University of Iowa as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.  Lynne believes it takes a village to raise children to be resilient and healthy.  Kamie Montoya is currently a Principal at Jefferson Elementary in the Davenport Community School District.  She was born and raised in Davenport and a product of the Davenport Community Schools. During her educational experience at Kirkwood Community College she decided she wanted to go into education to help change the lives of children and shape our future. Kamie is an alumni of The University of Iowa with degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education – Multi-Categorical Resource. She worked at an after school program for at risk youth with extreme behavior disorders and found her life's calling through helping those children.   She volunteered at Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids and confirmed her love for working with at risk youth. Right out of college, she went on to become a 6-8 Special Education Teacher at Smart Intermediate School.  After serving in that position for several years, she went on to teach 6th Grade Language Arts.  During this time she went back to school to obtain her Master's Degree in Teaching and Leadership from St. Ambrose University all while coaching volleyball and basketball each year.  She then went on to become a crisis interventionist, instructional coach, and then SAM (School Administrative Manager) at Smart Intermediate School. She then realized she wanted to do more and hoped to help larger number of kids in our community so she went back to get a second Master's Degree in Administration and Special Education Supervision from St. Xavier University. Mrs. Montoya is also The Vice President of Philanthropy for The Batting for Kids Non- Profit Organization as she has a wonderful group of friends that has decided to put their time and effort to the cause that is near and dear to her heart- helping the kids and families in our community - one family- one generation at a time! Angela Kight is currently a Peer Support Supervisor with Vera French’s Integrated Health Program. Angela was born and raised in the QCA and is glad to support accessibility of quality care and services.  Her Bachelor of Science in Health Services and current role allows her to implement and support the philosophy of applying services in treating the whole person.Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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 and prevention, but also sees students individually for brief therapy.  Lindsay is also a part-time therapist in private practice with an agency in Davenport and works with individuals age 5-adult.  Lindsay's previous work experience includes social work in K-12 school districts, crisis counseling, work with foster and adoptive families, and hospice settings.Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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 Cameroon focused on HIV prevention, maternal and child health, malaria, and nutrition. Kate holds a master’s degree in Education with a concentration in Language, Culture and Education and TESOL Certification from Western Illinois University.  We also welcome Duk Kim, PhD, a Professor in St. Ambrose University’s Political Science Department. He teaches political science and international studies focusing on methodological approaches to examine post-conflict management roles of the United Nations and humanitarian NGOs for war-torn societies. Dr. Kim is coordinator for SAU’s Peace Corps Prep program which offers an academic partnered certificate to build the skills one needs to positively impact through volunteering. Dr. Kim serves as President of the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities.For More Information:St Ambrose University Peace Corps Prep Program:https://www.sau.edu/academics/international-education/peace-corps-prepConnect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.