Healthcare Corner

Do you ever struggle getting an appointment with the right care provider in a timely manner? Join the conversation today to learn how to be proactive in receiving the care you deserve. We talk about three major topics that are important in order to be proactive with regard to your health. What does advocacy look like in healthcare? What does the selection in provider services look like? We discuss how to understand the resources available to you and what they cover. 

Join the conversation today as we introduce the topic of regenerative medicine and the advances in this field. Regenerative medicine is enhancing the body’s potential to heal. What if the field of medicine could capture the natural ability to heal chronic conditions? The scope of this specialty is well defined by its name, as its purpose is to help the body regenerate cells.  At what point should people introduce the practice of regenerative medicine to their healthcare? Listen today as we help you understand the foundation of regenerative medicine and how stem cells affect your body and help it heal.

Today joining us on the Healthcare Corner are Franklin Moses and Sean Chapman, representatives of Virtare Health. We dive into the steps of hospital discharge and its challenges. Hospital discharge does have failures, and usually it is the patients who suffer. Have you had a friend or a loved one readmitted to the hospital experiencing the same condition? Hospitals are the best but are one of the most expensive care providers in our health system. Virtare Health specializes in a whole-person care approach for post-acute concerns. Listen today to discover how Virtare Health can help you personally or facilitate improvement in your patient journey regarding transition for both mental and physical care.Franklin Moses, CEO Virtare HealthFranklin Moses started his career in the healthcare industry at a very early age working in the back office of a medical practice. During this time he learned the ins and outs of the operations of the practice, which helped him gain a full understanding of what it took to operate a successful medical practice. There was not one part of the practice that he was not involved with. From finance, operational management, marketing, HR, and business development. After his time understanding the business side of medicine he took the next step of practicing medicine. Franklin obtained his MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College, and upon graduating returned to the United States to find the healthcare industry significantly changed from the time that he entered medical school. Because of this change the decision was made to go into the practice of the business side of healthcare instead of the practice and delivery of it.His unique perspective of being a trained physician, as well as having vast experience in the practice of medicine allowed him to have a unique perspective on how to approach the needs of a modern medical practice as well as providing solutions for the healthcare industry. Through this knowledge the decision was made to start a company that will uniquely provide complete solutions to the modern provider that will support their business, and be a true partner in their business goals. It is Franklin’s endeavor to provide solutions that allow the provider to do what they do best…. the practice of medicine.Sean Chapman, President Virtare HealthExtensive experience in contract negotiation and executive level communication. High priority on long term relationships and timely delivery of goods and services. ​Co-founded a national real estate training company in 2006 that trained over 30,000 professionals during a 9 year period. Grew company to $5 million in sales within 16 months. Developed virtual training program and multi-level training and education platform to service national clientele. Negotiated $300,000,000 in contracts over a 5 year period. After exiting he invested in and  Co-Founded Alert Ease in 2019, a RPM software solution that was merged into Virtare Health in 2022. Sean is married to Allison McEwen and together they have 6 children. Sean enjoys traveling with his family, sports, especially basketball, the ocean, annual hiking and camping adventures, architecture/design and research. 

Today we focus on the academics and data behind COVID-19 and joining us is Dr. Ryan Cole, CEO and Medical Director of Cole Diagnostics, a Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Laboratory. With being 2 plus years into the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have discovered so much about the virus. Dr. Cole shares his expertise on the importance of UV light, Vitamin D and air circulation to fight against COVID-19. Additionally, we speak about the COVID-19 vaccine and its effectiveness and side effects it has on society. Dr. Ryan ColeDr. Ryan Cole, CEO and Medical Director of Cole Diagnostics, serves clinicians throughout Idaho and the nation with expert pathology diagnoses and patient centered care. Dr. Cole completed his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the Mayo Clinic, where he was chief fellow during his surgical pathology fellowship, followed by a year as chief fellow at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York City,under the direction of world renowned dermatopathologist, the late A. Bernard Ackerman. Cole Diagnostics is a full service Anatomic and Clinical pathology laboratory with an extensive menu of testing capabilities, including molecular testing, microbiology, clinical laboratory blood testing, and cytology, in addition to outpatient surgical biopsies. He has helped perform and diagnose over 150,000 Covid tests during the pandemic and has diagnosed 500,000 patients in his career. He has spoken in the Senate and multiple state legislatures, as well as at numerous international conferences, sharing the science and truth about the pandemic. When not focused on science, he enjoys working on his 21 acre organic farm, tending his lambs, cattle, ducks, and chickens, sculpting his 250 tree fruit orchard, saw-milling local urban timberand building one of a kind pieces of furniture, guitars, wood boats and other functional wood art. He is the proud father of 6 daughters he calls his “blonde-tourage."Dr. Cole's Personal SiteGlobal COVID Summit

Today we dive into a new topic of advanced physical therapy for the younger generation.  Joining us is Brian Wilson, founder and owner of Catalyst Physical Therapy & Wellness. What is movement literacy? How does it affect our youth, and what are the benefits for them? We find out why it is important to invest in physical therapy at a young age to prevent injury as we age. Additionally, Brian shares his insight on the negative effects of sports specialization at a young age.

Emotional health is a topic that is spoken of often in today’s world. Dr. Mansi Shah and Gavin elaborate on the topic of negative emotions and how they are normal feelings to have, as well as how they can be beneficial in your life. How do you detect when negative emotions are affecting your life and what can you do about it? There are eight types of emotions of which you should have an awareness to help navigate through life. Listen today to find out what these eight types of emotions are.

Today we are focusing on the care of our older audience. A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, also known as “PACE,” incorporates individualized care for a person. Joining us today today are Alan Tornel and Laura Gonzalez from the non-profit organization San Diego PACE to help us understand how to advocate and understand the PACE program. Listen to how our elderly community can be better served by learning to manage their biggest challenges and the services that are offered to them.Alan Tornel’s Biography:  Marketing Supervisor       Alan Tornel is the Marketing Supervisor and North County representative for the San Diego PACE organization. San Diego PACE is a non-profit that helps seniors coordinate their care to provide an individualized approach to overall health. While part of the program, Alan has had the opportunity to participate in business development efforts and has been able to bring new partnerships to his organization.  He has dedicated his 7-year career to helping underserved communities in his native San Diego. As a recipient of a scholarship at the University of California San Diego, Alan learned the importance of social programs and the impact they have in underrepresented communities. Ever since, he has been helping seniors get the care they deserve through the development of innovative partnerships, new strategies, and key outreach efforts. Laura González’s Biography:  Marketing Coordinator       Laura González is the Marketing Coordinator for San Diego PACE, a position focusing on the North County part of San Diego, California. She received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of California San Diego with a specialization in Clinical Psychology. Growing up within the melting pot of the two bordering cities of Tijuana and San Diego, Laura developed a strong sense of devotion for the non-profit sector and as an informal advocate for mental health in her community has focused on low-income older adults in San Diego County. In further pursuing this goal to help our most vulnerable population, Laura has worked for the non-profit organization of the San Ysidro Health PACE program as a Case Manager and Marketing Coordinator for over three years. Her focus has been to provide quality resources and coordinated health care services to our seniors by creation of process implementation and marketing efforts.  Contact San Diego PACELinkedin.com/in/laurestelaLinkedin.com/in/alan-tornel-6691B1162Website: Sdpace.orgFacebook: Facebook.com/SanDiegoPACEFor tours, questions, or general information, please contact:Alan Tornel, Marketing Supervisor(619) 218-5955- Alan.Tornel@syhealth.orgOrLaura Gonzalez, Marketing Coordinator(619) 392-0659- Laura.Gonzalez@syhealth.org

Do you suffer from brain fog, headaches, sleep disturbances, exhaustion, constipation, fatigue, and a new case of body odor that rivals the experience of high school hormones? If you’re feeling a bit “off,” it could be a toxic overload. Toxin overload is a condition in which the body has too many toxins, possibly from food, water, personal care products and anything our body absorbs. Today we learn that we can control what we put into our bodies. Is there a way to remove most of the toxins in our body? What is the best way to see where your body is and where it should be? Tune in today to find out how to decrease the toxins in your body.

Telehealth seems to be here to stay, so what do you need to know to empower your choices in getting the care you need in a timely manner? Join the conversation today about how to prepare for a virtual visit.  What is and is not telehealth? Learn the importance of hybrid care. There are challenges on both ends—the practice advancing telehealth and the patient who is trying to adapt to new technology and sharing personal information. Is telehealth right for you? Find out today by joining Gavin and Dr. Mansi Shah as they talk about all things telehealth.

Today we dive deep into pain to discuss whether it is an essential part of life. There is physical pain and emotional pain, and it is different for everyone. Pain can be debilitating, it can be consistent, and it can be localized. People can respond to pain differently. Join the conversation today to learn more about experiencing pain and when to access a doctor to obtain help. 

Today we are talking about obesity and how labeling people as obese can be offensive eventhough they may not see themselves as such. Dr. Brittany “B” McCoy joins us today to discuss the challenges of obesity and how it actually has a whole body and mental wellness effect on our bodies. The BMI calculator is not always for everyone. Listen today to find out how you can better your health journey.Dr. Brittany McCoyDr. Brittany “B” McCoy is a mom, pharmacist, wellness coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and an international bestselling, contributing author. Born in North Carolina, she is an alumna of Methodist University where she obtained the B.S. degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry and double minored in Spanish and Mathematics. At High Point University she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master’s degree in Business Administration.Dr. B. McCoy ditched the traditional ways of embarking on a career to pave her own path. Her goal is to help healthpreneurs like you parlay your current career-focused work into balanced and sustainable wellbeing. You can follow her at https://bio.link/drbmccoy and join her newsletter, The Wellness Lounge.

In this episode we talk about mindful meditation and its benefits. One should start and end each day with meditation. Following this recommendation allows us to achieve discipline, emotional calmness, and a stable state of overall well being. Meditation can help with emotional stress, sleep, chronic stress, and much more. We bring up the topic of modern-day stressors and how they affect our peace and mental well being. Join the conversation today to learn how you can implement meditation in your life and help you deal with those modern-day stressors.

Today we dive in deep to learn how clean eating can benefit your microbiome and healthspan. Have you ever wondered whether it is worth it to purchase organic, wild-caught, or grass-fed products? Furthermore, should you invest in eating this way? What exactly does organic mean, and why is it considered to be healthy? Listen now to find out if you should make the change or not to clean eating.

Today we have a returning guest, Dr. Joseph Feuerstein, who joins us to dive deeply into gut health, the microbiome. How does the microbiome relate to general and psychological health? Dr. Feuerstein talks about the importance of the microbiome and how our bodies need the bacteria for brain function. Join the conversation today to learn why the microbiome is our body’s friend.Link to Dr. Feuerstein's first episode: Getting Balanced, Stimulating Your Endocannabinoid SystemDr. Joseph FeuersteinDr Feuerstein was born in England and studied medicine at the University of London and Business Management at Cambridge University. He completed a rotating internship in general and trauma surgery at Tel Aviv University Tel Hashomer Teaching Hospital before serving as a combat physician in two elite units of the Israeli Navy, where he is still a reserve officer with the rank of Captain.In 2002 Dr. Feuerstein moved to the U.S. and completed an internship and residency in Family Medicine at the Columbia University/Stamford Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. He then spent two years studying with Dr. Andrew Weil as part of his Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona’s School of Medicine.For 14 years Dr. Feuerstein served as the director of Integrative Medicine at Stamford Hospital where he ran an insurance-based consultation service using nutrition, hypnosis, acupuncture, botanicals, and stress management to help treat chronic medical problems such as obesity, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, and anxiety, seeing over 40,000 integrative medicine patientsDr Feuerstein works as a medical professor and attending physician at Greenwich Hospital and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University in New York City. He received certification in Medical Acupuncture from SUNY Downstate and is also certified in clinical hypnosis, having completed a two-year training under the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. He also holds a license as a homeopathic physician from the State of ConnecticutAt this time Dr. Feuerstein has published over 30 peer-reviewed studies, articles, and poster presentations, has won multiple awards for medical research and education, and is a Castle Connelly, New York, magazine and Connecticut magazine Top Doctor.  He is the co-host of the Internet show "Condition Kitchen on Everyday Health'' (Site gets 60 million views monthly).In addition, Dr. Feuerstein is the author of "Dr Joe’s Man Diet," Page Street / Macmillan 2015 and now the co-author of "The Cannabinoid Cookbook," Mango Publishing, 2022.Dr. Feuerstein Book: The Cannabinoid Cookbook- Amazon's #6 Best Seller in Herb, Spice & Condiment CookingLearn More About Dr. Feuerstein: Www.drfeuerstein.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DrJoeFeuersteinhttps://twitter.com/drjoefeuerstein

At the Healthcare Corner we want to be proactive in our health and not take a reactive medical approach. Today we tackle three common conditions:  blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Do you know you can prevent elevated blood pressure, blood sugars, and cholesterol with nutrition? We discuss ways you can try to prevent a medication option for these conditions and take a proactive approach. 

Today we talk about all things skin. Do you know that your skin has three main layers that need care? Skin is the largest organ in the body; and it comprises hair, nails, glands, and other specialized nerve endings. We will talk about the structure of our skin, so we can help to understand the protective system of the body. 

Today certified functional medicine and nutrition practitioner and women’s health expert Dr. Ndidi Ihim joins us to advocate for women’s health. Do you know that in the United States Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can affect as many as 5 million women of reproductive age? PCOS is commonly looked over in the medical world because it is a syndrome and not a disease. Join the conversation to see how the practice of functional medicine can benefit those with PCOS and its symptoms.Dr. Ndidi IhimDr. Ndidi Ihim is a wealth and wellness expert, pharmacist, certified functional medicine and nutrition practitioner, licensed financial broker, podcast host, author, speaker, and investor. As a wealth expert, she helps working professionals and business owners optimize their money to create wealth by buying their multiple 7-figure net worth instead of building it slowly. As a wellness expert and pharmacist, she helps women suffering from chronic illnesses, specifically Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to reverse it in natural ways without medications or fad diets.Her passion for initiating self-development and being a motivated individual has catapulted her to places she could only have imagined. It is that motivation that gives you the push to go out, do whatever you want, and get whatever you want. Ndidi's mission is to simply inspire individuals to live their dreams and be the people to whom people say, "Because of you, I never gave up." When she's not out saving the world, she loves spending time with her loving husband and three wonderful kids.

Sophia Da Silva joins the healthcare conversation talking about all things yoga. Participating in yoga can be the vehicle to a better quality of life, one without suffering from physical pain and emotional trauma. As we discuss the benefits of this type of exercise, find out why Sophia promotes yoga awareness for mental and physical wellness. Sophia believes that it helps nurture and develop a person's ultimate potential self and accountability.Sophia Da SilvaTeaching and facilitating since 2009, Sophia Da Silva is passionate about utilizing the practice of yoga and mindfulness to develop character, well-being, and leadership abilities. She combines the wisdom of leadership and yoga into delivering classes, training, and programs that teach yoga as a discipline of self-examination toward embodying authenticity. She is driven by her love to create the spaces for human beings to maximize their potential, embodying well-being and wisdom. She earned her M.A. in Leadership from U.S.D. and her ERYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) with over 10,000 hours of teaching.

Today join the conversation on lower back pain. Have you had pain in your back? Much like upper back pain, lower back pain is commonly caused by overuse or acute trauma. Back pain is a relatively common problem among Americans. It can be crippling and debilitating. Learn from Gavin and Dr. Castillo about symptom management and root causes and what you can do to help with your back pain.

Join the conversation today as Gavin and Dr. Castillo take a deep dive into why and how we age. Is it possible to stop the aging process? If you have ever wondered about that, you are not alone. After all, seniors experience many physical and emotional changes as they grow older. That is why for some the senior years can be a confusing time of life. Exercise plays a major role in the aging process. What is a good exercise regime for your age and ability? What are your goals? Where are you with regard to these things today? Most of the time we are not where we want to be or think we are. Listen to find out how to stop or reverse your biological age today.