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Wellbeing Checkup: 5-Minute Chair Yoga
While the job is rewarding, being a healthcare clinician can also be busy and stressful, especially during a global pandemic. Research has shown that mindfulness, meditation, and yoga help to decrease stress. Loren Winters joins Wellbeing Checkup to demonstrate a 5-minute chair yoga session that providers can do anywhere and anytime.
After Hours: Bandage Art
Jack Cameron, an emergency department technician at Stanford Healthcare, is interviewed by DVM360. Along with being a technician, Jack creates bandage art for patients in both the human and animal medical fields.
After Hours: High Fashion Ophthalmologist
Dr. Arun Gulani, chief surgeon and founding director of Gulani Vision Institute, joins After Hours to discuss his interest in fashion.
After Hours: Playwriting Psychiatrist
Dr. Donald Fidler, professor in the department of behavioral medicine and psychiatry at West Virginia University, is also a prolific playwright and filmmaker. Dr. Fidler spoke with Psychiatric Times about his love of writing and how it began in childhood; making scenes out of giant popcorn boxes that his dad, a theatre major, brought home from work.
Inside the Practice: Inside Dan's Wellness Pharmacy
Dan Singh, owner of Dan's Wellness Pharmacy, joins Inside the Practice to share how his store is helping the local community during the pandemic, one hot meal at a time.
After Hours: Psychiatrist Poet
Dr. Richard Berlin joins After Hours to discuss his love of poetry, his process, and why he continues to write to edify his work in medicine.
Wellbeing Checkup: Resident Wellness Curriculum
After Hours: WWII History Buff Oncologist
Dr. Jeffrey Weber joins After Hours to discuss his keen interest in reading and collecting art surrounding military history, specifically with World War II aviation.
After Hours: Peloton Riding Hematologist
Dr. Nina Shah joins After Hours to discuss her love of Peloton. She talks about her 5 a.m. rides and her post-exercise euphoria that she gets before a long day at the clinic.
After Hours: The Masked Psychiatrist
Dr. Steven Moffic joins After Hours to discuss his array of masks that reside in his office and around his home from his extensive travels around the world.
After Hours: Psychotherapist Horseman
Dr. Mark Ruffalo joins After Hours to share one of his life’s passions - thoroughbred horse racing
Wellbeing Checkup: Avoiding Burnout
Dr. Yalda Afshar joins Wellbeing Checkup to offer advice on how physicians can avoid burnout
Wellbeing Checkup: Managing Mental Health
A panel of psychiatry experts joins Wellbeing Checkup to give their best practices for managing mental health as healthcare professionals.
After Hours: Motorcycle Racing Dentist
Throughout his career pulling teeth as an oral surgeon, Dr. Jeff Purk has lead a second life racing motorcycles at speeds approaching 200 mph. Dr. Purk joins After Hours to discuss how he balances his work life with the fast life.
Wellbeing Checkup: Becoming a Doctors' Doctor
Dr. Michael Myers joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss his new book, "Becoming a Doctors' Doctor: A Memoir".
Wellbeing Checkup: Taking Time for Yourself
Douglas Owens joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss his approach for wellbeing over the last year while working as a healthcare professional.
After Hours: Psychiatrist Author
Dr. Ronald W. Pies, a psychiatrist and author whose love for writing has driven both his career and his search for meaning, joins After Hours.
After Hours: Kung Fu Veterinarian
Dr. Christopher Shapley joins After Hours to discuss his passion for Kung Fu, something he has been practicing for over twenty years.
After Hours: Veterinarian Children's Author
Dr. Jacqueline Johnson joins After Hours to discuss her children's book "The Doggy Doctor and the Upset Tummy". She talks about her passion for storytelling and education which lead to her authoring a series of educational veterinary children's books.
After Hours: Scuba Diving Oncologist
OncLive's Gina Mauro spoke with Dr. Tony Mok, who has a keen interest in scuba diving and has explored various parts of the world.
After Hours: Bash Halow the Chicken Farmer
Bash Halow joins After Hours to talk about his story into the world of raising chickens and the lessons he has learned and experienced along the way.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Importance of Downtime
After Hours: Marathon Running Oncologist
Dr. Amy Comander joins After Hours to discuss her passion for marathon running.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive with Jimmie Johnson on Ocular Allergies
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson joins Deep Dive to discuss how ocular allergies affect his driving and day-to-day life.
Wellbeing Checkup: Work-Life Balance
Karsten Vagner, Vice President of People at Maven, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, joins Wellbeing Checkup to give tips for parents on how to manage work-life balance
Wellbeing Checkup: Tips for Occupational Fatigue
Dr. Kim Gorgens joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss burnout for physicians or, as she calls it, “occupational fatigue.”
Behind the Science: Behind the Ophthalmology Pandemic Challenges
A panel of experts joins Behind the Science to discuss the disruption the COVID-19 pandemic had on the ophthalmology world.
After Hours: Ophthalmologist Winemaker
Dr. Christoph Kranemann joins After Hours to showcase his vineyard in Portugal.
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying Engaged for Mental Health
Rich Tremonte joins Wellbeing Checkup to give updates on some of the inspiring pharmacists from Good Neighbor Pharmacy.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Importance of Physical Activity
Dr. Esther Freeman joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss the importance of physical activity.
Wellbeing Checkup: Managing Nutritional Needs
Sonia Jhas joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss the best strategies for managing nutritional needs while on-call.
After Hours: Trumpet Playing Oncologist
Dr. Jason Luke is not only a well known oncologist at UPMC, but also as a trumpet player with his band "The Checkpoints". Dr. Luke joins After Hours to discuss his passion for music.
After Hours: Yoga Loving Ophthalmologist
Dr. Camille Palma joins After Hours to discuss her passion for yoga.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Selling Practices
Lori Robbins and Chris Ober join Deep Dive to discuss the financial aspects and tax implications of selling a practice.
After Hours: Psychiatry & Poetry
After Hours: Beer Brewing Veterinarian
Dr. Christopher Torre joins After Hours to discuss his brewery, Dr. Brewlittle's Beer Co.
After Hours: Therapeutic Clowning
Dr. Carl Hammerschlag joins After Hours to discuss therapeutic clowning.
After Hours: Chalk Art Pediatrician
Dr. Alisa Helfgott discusses the chalk art hobby that she started in earnest during the pandemic and discusses how she chooses what she draws.
After Hours: Poet Oncologist
Dr. Corey Langer discusses his passion for poetry, his published works, and his presidency of Delaware Valley Poets and their recent merger with U.S 1’s Poets Cooperative.
Wellbeing Checkup: End Goals & Means Goals
Dr. Sarah Wooten joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss end goals vs. means goals.
Wellbeing Checkup: Pharmacist Burnout
Melissa Santibañez joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss burnout that pharmacists experience.
Wellbeing Checkup: Sustaining Happiness
Sarah Wooten joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss sustaining your own happiness.
Second Opinion: Working Mothers in Pharmacy
Suzanne Soliman and Sally Arif discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women in pharmacy, especially mothers.
After Hours: Dancing Veterinarian
Dr. Marc Rosenberg joins After Hours to discuss his passion for dance.
Wellbeing Checkup: Wellbeing in Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Carl D. Sorgen joins Wellbeing Checkup to give his tips on overall wellbeing while establishing in pediatric medicine practice.
Wellbeing Checkup: Exercise for Wellbeing
Sylvia Devlin discusses her work-out routine and how she works it into her schedule, while offering tips and tricks for fitting exercise in on the most hectic days.
Wellbeing Checkup: Psychiatrist's Exercise Tips for Mental Health
Dr. Charles F. Figley joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss his workout routine, which he finds is critically important to his mental health.
After Hours: Traveling Dermatologist
Dr. Jerry Bagel takes us overseas to Italy, where he spends a few months a year teaching and treating patients at the University of Pisa.
Wellbeing Checkup: Sleep Health
Dr. Rebecca Spencer joins Wellbeing Checkup to give an overview of sleep issues for busy physicians and steps to assist in improving sleep health.
Wellbeing Checkup: Focusing on Mental Health
Dr. Evan Dellon discusses the importance for practitioners to focus on their own mental health, particularly during the pandemic.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Physician Debt Consolidation
Chris Panebianco, Chief Marketing Officer of Bankers Healthcare Group, joins Deep Dive to discuss physician debt consolidation and management strategies.
After Hours: Team USA Physician
Dr. Naresh Rao joins After Hours to discuss how he got involved in becoming a Team USA Physician for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
After Hours: Raising Tortoises
On this episode of After Hours we take a look at Professor Kelly Reynolds, who can relax both slowly—with her pet tortoises—and quickly—with a jostling ride on a lake with her husband and children.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mental Hygiene in Oncology
Dr. Ivan Marazzi discusses how he maintains his mental hygiene, how he balances his personal life with work, and why maintaining good mental health practices is crucial for those in the medical field.
After Hours: Radiologist Musician
Dr. Mark King, interim radiology chair at Ohio State University, was a professional musician at a young age. Later in life, he’s found a new focus for his musical talents. Born out of a personal tragedy, he now coordinates, arranges, and performs in a Christmas concert held in the memory of a young woman who was lost in an arson fire.
After Hours: Indoor Gardening Oncologist
Dr. Yelena Janjigian discusses her indoor gardening hobby, how she shares it with her colleagues, and how it helps her to unwind and unplug.
Wellbeing Checkup: Self-Care Importance
Niki Parikh, MD, MBA, MSBA, shares how the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of self-care, and how she addresses feelings of burnout.
Wellbeing Checkup: Pets for Physical and Mental Health
Dr. Glenn Levine shared some wellbeing tips on how our pets can benefit our mental and physical health and wellbeing.
After Hours: MD on YouTube
Dr. Aaron Boster launched his own YouTube channel in 2016 to do just that. Since, he’s amassed more than 30,000 subscribers and has incorporated his channel and videos into his patient care routine.
After Hours: Love of Language
Dr. Madeline King talks about her love of languages, and her passion for learning linguistics and about other cultures.
Wellbeing Checkup: Impact of Exercise on the Brain
Tiago Reis Marques, MD, PhD, is a senior clinical fellow on the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London, an instructor at the Institute of Psychiatry in King’s College, and the CEO of Pasithea Therapeutics.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Importance of Disconnecting
Dr. Brian Lacy talks about how doctors need to disconnect from work at some point in order to care for their own mental health.
After Hours: Dental WINEgenist
Katrina Sanders is passionate about wine, and while building her career as a hygienist she also undertook the study of wine and eventually earned the title of sommelier, or wine expert. Since obtaining her certification she’s found a way to combine her professional and personal passions as she hosts continuing education events pairing wine tastings with hygiene education.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Social Media for Practices
Peter Carlos and assistant Jaycee Leonardo discuss social media and the effects social media can have on practices. After gaining 1.7 million followers on TikTok, they use what they have learned through their own personal experiences with their social media to help practices grow on social media.
Wellbeing Checkup: Navigating Conference Season
After discussing data he will be presenting from ADA 2021, Dr. Peter Rossing discusses his strategies for navigating conference season in a way that is enjoyable and does not overburden him.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mindfulness for Health
Dr. Benjamin Nowell discusses the importance of mindfulness in maintaining one's own wellness as a medical professional.
After Hours: Instrumental Ophthalmologist
Dr. Inder Paul Singh and bandleader and psychologist Dr. Rahul Sharma are founding members of the band, Funkadesi, which blends Indian music with reggae, funk, and Afro-Caribbean grooves. The band hails from Chicago, with a focus on bridging cultures and educating others on tolerance and understanding through music.
Wellbeing Checkup: At Home Wellness
Thomas Zaleske offers great advice for his fellow lab technicians, but his approach to maintaining physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing is a model that can be adopted by anyone who works alone or from a home office.
After Hours: Hollywood to Horse Showing
From Hollywood to veterinary medicine and horse showing. Dr. Jill Clark shares her journey from being a child actress star and having an 11-year career in Hollywood behind the camera to discovering her true calling as a veterinarian and showing horses.
Behind the Science: Behind Student Adaptation During the Pandemic
Students experienced major disruptions during the pandemic, as classes shifted online almost overnight. Students describe the impacts that the pandemic had on their educations, as well as ways that their perspectives have changed.
Wellbeing Checkup: Addressing Moral Distress
Lara Traeger, PhD, is a psychiatrist who works closely with oncologists and is offering advice on how to cope with decision-making and reduce moral distress.
After Hours: Racing Enthusiast
Dr. Rodger MacArthur is an infectious disease specialist and an NIH-funded researcher and also has a love for cars and driving. Dr. MacArthur details the cars he has owned and the cars he has raced in over the years. The story leads to his trip in 2019 to the Ford Performance Racetrack in Utah, an opportunity that came along with his purchase of a Ford Fiesta ST.
Behind the Science: Behind Enhanced Cross-Specialty Patient Care
A panel of dentistry experts answer the question: how can dentists and the dental industry as a whole setup deeper connections with medical providers for enhanced cross-specialty patient care?
Inside the Practice: Inside T-Cell Response
Dr. Lance Baldo will discuss the findings and biggest takeaways from a recent study published in Nature on this topic as well as the importance of T cells and what they teach us about disease, diagnosis, and treatment. He will also offer a description of technology that addresses T-cell response, how it works, and why it’s beneficial to clinicians and patients.
Wellbeing Checkup: Pathways to Overall Health
Faced with a choice, Trina Tsouderos, leader of PwC’s Health Research Institute, discusses the path she decided to take over the past year to stay physically and mentally healthy.
After Hours: Beethoven Aficionado
Dr. Richard Kogan discusses Beethoven’s music and mental health, and he plays some of Beethoven’s piano music.
After Hours: Learning Piano & Languages
As if being the Chief of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Gastrointestinal Oncology Service wasn’t hard enough, Dr. Yelena Janjigian discusses how she challenges herself outside of work through learning piano and dabbling in new languages.
Wellbeing Checkup: Overall Wellness for Pediatricians
Dr. Carl Sorgen joins Wellbeing Checkup to give his best tips for overall wellness for fellow pediatricians.
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying Active
Exercise is a significant part of maintaining your well-being, especially when you’re busy with patient care during the day. Dr. Rebecca Seidel, chair of the Emory University Radiology Wellness Committee, has figured out some great ways to stay active, and she shares them here.
Wellbeing Checkup: Simple Stress Busters
Bernadine Peruto is a registered nurse who works for an ambulance company in New Jersey. She joins Wellbeing Checkup to give her simple stress busting tips.
After Hours: Veterinarian Realtor
Dr. Xander Simunek is a veterinarian who flips houses. He shares how he manages being a veterinarian and realtor, his favorite part of working in the real estate field, how he got into flipping houses, and beyond.
Inside the Practice: Inside COVID Veterinary Protocols
Dr. Marc Rosenberg elightens viewers on loosening COVID-19 protocols in veterinary clinics.
Wellbeing Checkup: Healthy Activities to Stay Active
Meg Murray, founding CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans, about what wellbeing activities Murray picked up from the pandemic and how she still utilizes these healthy tools today.
Wellbeing Checkup: Having a Hobby for Mental Health
The adage “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” resonates with Jody Feigle. Feigel loves to play golf. Unfortunately, an injury in 2019 forced her to stop playing, but she hopes to get out on the green again at some point. She talks about her love of the game and what it does for her.
After Hours: Virtuoso Oncologist
Dr. Lee Schwartzberg's extensive music background has allowed him to play in multiple bands, including annually at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. The talented medical oncologist uses music to decompress and escape the office in his down time.
Wellbeing Checkup: Good Mental Hygiene in Oncology
Emy Smith, NP, discusses the importance of discussing mental wellness for healthcare providers and researchers within the oncology space, managing her personal mental wellness while juggling her career, stress relieving activities and strategies, and how the oncology space can do to foster more mental wellness.
After Hours: Vintage Collector
Dr Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, joins After Hours to discuss superheroes, his advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV and AIDS, and his vintage lunchbox collection.
Wellbeing Checkup: Self-Care Methods
Annie Lambert joins Wellbeing Checkup to talk about self-care methods that have helped her during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
After Hours: Rocking Cardiologist
Dr. Alan Brown, Co-Director of Cardiology Service Line for Advocate Medical Group, joins After Hours to discuss his passion for music, playing guitar, and his band.
Wellbeing Checkup: Releasing Stress Through Exercise
How do healthcare professionals maintain a work life balance and deal with job-related stress? Dr. Angela Nicholas, Chief Medical Officer at Einstein Medical Center, discusses how she uses exercise, meditation and time outdoors to release her stress and uphold her focus on patients.
Second Opinion: How We've Reduced Influenza Rates
Doctors Butler and Gerhart discuss the reduction in rates of seasonal influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss how the enhanced infection prevention measures may have played a role in the decline.
After Hours: Yoga Teacher & Research Investigator
Rheumatology Network sat down with Kevin Boehnke, PhD, to discuss journey with yoga, his leap into yoga teacher training, and advice that he would give to someone interested in starting a yoga practice.
Wellbeing Checkup: Gratefulness
Dr. Indu Subramanian shares the ways she stays grateful for things in her life, including journaling and making lists, in order to overcome the common feelings of being overwhelmed or overworked, and to remain grounded in our otherwise busy lives.
After Hours: Life of a Cosmetic Facial Surgeon
Dr. Joe Niamtu III, DMD, provides a glimpse of his life. From his unique hobbies to an interesting encounter with renowned singer Frank Sinatra, Niamtu’s life is anything but boring.
Wellbeing Checkup: Taking Control Over Stress
Many health care providers work long hours and deal with the stress of helping maintain their patients’ health, which can cause an overwhelming amount of stress. Dr. Yelena Janjigian, Chief of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, shares some advice for providers on how to take control over their stress and avoid burnout.
After Hours: Wordsmith Ophthalmologist
Joe Bentivegna, MD, relates how he first started creating crossword puzzles in high school. His passion for wordsmithing has taken him through college and medical school, and today he loves creating them for his ophthalmologist colleagues. He describes the process that goes into putting together a puzzle and shares some examples.
Wellbeing Checkup: Take Time for Yourself
In this interview, Ariana Matz, MD, who recently graduated from New York Medical College, discusses the importance of recognizing when you should take time for yourself, and also why she chose urology as her specialty
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into the Return to Schools
Contemporary Pediatrics spoke with Dr. Sara Bode about a return to the classroom and what protocols will need to be put in place to keep both vaccinated and unvaccinated children safe this fall.
Wellbeing Checkup: Avoiding Substance Abuse
Michael Myers, MD, author of the book "Becoming a Doctors' Doctor: A Memoir," discusses alcoholism and gives strategies for physicians to avoid developing substance abuse issues.
Wellbeing Checkup: Importance of Staying Connected
Dr. Mary Thomson talks about the importance of allocating time for family and other things outside of work, particularly during the pandemic, to reduce stress and burnout.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Gut-Brain Connection
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist and serves as the director of nutritional & lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is also the author of the acclaimed book, "This is Your Brain on Food", available on amazon. In this segment, Dr. Naidoo briefly explains the connection between the gut and brain, how to slowly adjust our diets to improve our overall mental wellbeing.
After Hours: Bocce Ball Playing Veterinarian
On this episode of After Hours, Phyllis Cassano, DVM, Veterinary Instructor at Burlington County Institute of Technology, talks about her hobby when she clocks out of work—playing on a bocce ball team for her Italian club! She highlights the ins and outs of the sport, how she got involved with the team, the connection it has to her profession, and more.
Behind the Science: Behind Music in the OR
In many workplaces, you’ll find employees listening to music as they go about their jobs, and surgeons, it seems, are no exception to this. For this episode of “Behind the Science,” we spoke to 5 urologists who discuss their music preferences when working in the OR.
After Hours: Rave Reviewz Psychiatrist
Dr. Kamran Ahmed is a psychiatrist, writer, filmmaker and entrepreneur. In addition to his clinical and academic work, Kamran regularly writes for newspapers on mental health, including The Guardian. Kamran has made several films related to psychiatry and started the international medical film festival ‘Medfest’ now in its 10th year. Through his music startup Rave Reviewz, he also launched the ‘Music on my Mind’ initiative to support mental health in the music industry.
Wellbeing Checkup: Balancing Motherhood
Kailee Marikar joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss balancing pharmacy school and motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying Sane
William Carroll joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss staying sane during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inside the Practice: Inside a Pharmacy Internship during COVID
During her internship with Skippack Pharmacy in the spring of 2021, Erica Mabry helped organize multiple mass vaccination events in the community around Skippack, PA. This included handling logistics for receiving the vaccines, organizing hundreds of volunteers, and managing the thousands of vaccine recipients that showed up for each event. In the video, Mabry discusses the logistics of such events as well as what she learned as a student during the pandemic.
After Hours: Cardiologist Photographer
Dr. Peter Toth joins After Hours to discuss his love and passion for photography.
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying Connected
Daniel Hernandez, MD and Shilpa Venkatachalam, PhD, MPH from the CreakyJoints and Global Healthy Living Foundation discuss staying sane during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inside the Practice: Inside Fear Free
On this episode of Inside the Practice, the founder of Fear Free—Dr. Marty Becker—shares what inspired him to launch Fear Free, specific stories he’s had while incorporating it in the clinic, and what he sees for its future.
Second Opinion: Dealing With Difficult Clients
Dr. Marc Rosenberg and Bash Halow return to Second Opinion - this time to tackle the difficult situations that come with difficult clients.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Climate Change and Dermatology
Dr. Misha Rosenbach takes us on a deep dive into climate change and its effect on dermatology. From increases in vector-borne diseases to wildfires causing in uptick in atopic dermatitis, climate change affects more than just the environment, but also our health. Dr. Rosenbach explores not only the effects of climate change, but also provides insightful tips on how physicians can help.
Wellbeing Checkup: Emotional Injury
Dr. Michael F. Myers joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss mental wellbeing for other physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Hours: Fishing With Dr. Bob
Dr Robert Bransfield talks about his love of fishing. He even has proof of the fish that didn’t get away….he caught a Drum fish in the Delaware Bay this past May. He has been fishing since he was a young boy growing up along the Jersey shore. He has fished from boats, kayaks, and jet skis. As a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Bransfield understands the importance of mental health especially during the pandemic and stresses the need to do recreational activities to get a break from the pandemic.
Wellbeing Checkup: Maintaining Mental Hygiene
Mental wellness is of the utmost importance, especially for those in the healthcare and oncology fields. Nagla Abdel Karim, MD, a professor of medicine, and medical director, Georgia Cancer Center, discusses the importance of maintaining good mental hygiene, as well as the need for outlets and resources to discuss these topics for cancer care providers.
Behind the Science: Behind Patient Needs
With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating emotional strain as well as time away from home for many in the medical field, how are health care professionals finding ways to give patients their best attention and efforts? Several doctors explain the methods in which they channel in on patients’ needs and alleviate stress and distractions, from time management to maintaining resilience and positivity despite the difficulties faced.
After Hours: Rheumatologist, Pharmacologist, & Traveler
Dr. David Liew, a rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist at Austin Health, loves to travel and has been to over 70 countries and counting! He discusses when his love of traveling began, his favorite places to visit, and where he plans on going next.
Wellbeing Checkup: Sport for Mental Health
Ashish Mathur, PhD, is the vice president of UVDI, which makes ultra-violet light devices for the purposes of disinfection. He’s an entrepreneur, in other words, and loves reading, especially about the industrial titans of their time: the Fords and the Rockefellers. But he also likes exercising, hiking and cricket. He just loves to play cricket, and he loves talking about loving to play cricket.
Behind the Science: Behind Mentor Advice
Mentors positively affect people’s lives in many ways, including passing on knowledge and wisdom. In this video, 6 doctors share the best piece they have received from a mentor.
After Hours: Stand-Up Comedy
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a physician specializing in the treatment of anxiety. He is the author of Anxiety Rx: A New Prescription for Anxiety Relief from the Doctor Who Created It. Dr. Kennedy explains how stand-up comedy helps him relieve stress and avoid burnout.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mental Clarity & Running
Editors of Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein and Briana Contreras caught up with MHE Editorial Advisory Board member David Calabrese. Calabrese is market president of Health Plans/PBMs at OptumRx. In the conversation, the editors learned how Calabrese, an avid exerciser, dove deeper into running to find his physical and mental well-being as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Hours: Elite Race Walker
Stephanie Casey, DO, is a family physician in rural coastal Oregon but since a young age has been a competitive and decorated elite race walker, including participating in Olympic trials and for Team USA at World Cup events. She tells the story of how it started and the bumps along the way.
Wellbeing Checkup: Coping with Moral Distress
Susan Ash-Lee, MSW, LCSW, discusses issues doctors face with moral distress and the toolkit Cancer Support Community has created to help them cope.
Wellbeing Checkup: Self-Care
Theresa McArdle, Marketing Senior Manager at Pharmavite explains how there is a decline in self-care by pharmacists amid the pandemic.
After Hours: Dr. Borgen Makes Music
Patrick I. Borgen, MD, may be the chair of the Department of Surgery and the head of the Breast Center at the Maimonides Cancer Center, but he also ensures that he makes time for something else he is passionate about – music. In this segment, he discusses his love for music, how he started playing, and his band.
Behind the Science: Behind How Zoom Dysmorphia Has Affected Aesthetic Providers
In the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, communication with outside individuals was scarce and oftentimes hard to facilitate. As people were spending more time looking at themselves while on Zoom, this gave rise to another issue -- Zoom dysmorphia. Over the course of the pandemic, more and more dermatologists and aesthetic providers were seeing an increase in patients wishing to change their appearance through both invasive and noninvasive cosmetic procedures. In this episode of Behind the Science, a group of aesthetic providers give their perspective on Zoom dysmorphia and how it has affected both their patients and their practice.
After Hours: Retina Surgeon Paints Multisensory “Touch to See” Art
Stephanie Skolik, MD, has been putting brush to canvas since childhood. In early adulthood, she had to make the difficult decision of whether to be a physician or an artist. Dr. Skolik chose ophthalmology but never stopped painting, with many works on display in the Huntington Museum of Art. Dr. Skolik takes us on her journey for how she creates multisensory “touch to see” art.
Wellbeing Checkup: Drawing Inspiration From Patients
Oncologists often hold a heavy emotional weight on their shoulders, because while the health of their patients is an utmost priority, cancer is a tornado of a disease that leaves no one untouched in its path. Eunice Wang, MD, Chief of the Leukemia Service at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares how her patients inspire her to keep a positive attitude and give her the strength to get through difficult moments.
After Hours: Cowboy Action Shooting
Dr. William Baker joins After Hours to discuss his exciting hobby of Cowboy Action Shooting.
Wellbeing Checkup: Beyond Beautiful
Jasmine Zapata, MD is a pediatrician and author of the Beyond Beautiful books, a series offering mental health guidance to young women and girls. She joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss her best practices for overall wellbeing.
After Hours: The Joy of Movies and Memorabilia
Ha Kung Wong practices general intellectual property law with Venable LLP of New York. His emphasis is on complex patent and trade secrets, intellectual property transactions and contract negotiations for mergers. In his spare time, Ha Kung likes to indulge his passion for movies, and his interest in all types of movies continues today and his knowledge of movies has become encyclopedic.
Wellbeing Checkup: I-Message vs. You-Message
Dr. Carolyn Shadle discusses different ways veterinary professionals can help take care of their mental health in and out of the workplace.
Second Opinion: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates - Legal Questions
Pharmacy law experts Ron Lanton and Ned Milenkovich sat down to discuss legal questions surrounding the adoption of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. In the conversation, they discussed potential issues in private businesses, the legality of state mandates, and more.
Wellbeing Checkup: Exercise to Relieve Stress
Jamie Costello of Pritikin Longevity Center talks about using exercise as a stress relief. Costello focuses on how doctors and those in healthcare could benefit from exercise programs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Hours: Rock & Roll Vet Tech
Veterinary technician Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, talks about how her love of music brought her to her side gig - Hypnotic Eye: The Tom Petty experience
Wellbeing Checkup: Taking a Pause
Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorders and Parkinson disease specialist who is trained in mindfulness, shares her advice about the importance of taking a pause during the day and with patients to better center oneself and improve wellbeing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Maintaining Wellness Through Community
Sandip Patel, MD, a medical oncologist and associated professor of medicine at UC San Diego Health, discusses the importance of maintaining mental wellness as healthcare providers, and how an interconnected community can help to achieve that.
After Hours: "Science of Standup"
Dr. Harold Bays discusses his background in stand-up comedy and his new Youtube series “Science of Standup” he created during the COVID-19 pandemic while he had more time without traveling, as well as his belief in human as medicine, and the power of comedy and laughter.
Wellbeing Checkup: Recharging
Dr. Nina Alfieri discussing her own de-stressing methods which includes walking the dog, growing vegetables and flowers in her garden, listening to music with her husband, and keeping a board of comments from her children-patients.
Wellbeing Checkup: Brain Health
Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD is professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University, and professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, joins Wellbeing Checkup.
Inside the Practice: Inside Return to Work
Dr. Ilana Cass joins Inside the Practice to discuss how her department is changing in return to work in the post-pandemic era.
Wellbeing Checkup: Physician Looks Back at Weight Loss Journey
Dr. Alma Berlingeri Ramos reflects on her weight loss journey which included losing 50-pounds 2 years ago, as well as starting a weight loss and life coaching podcast, which aims to inspire others to achieve their weight loss goals.
Wellbeing Checkup: Using Mantras To Help Keep Calm and Focused
H. Steven Moffic, MD, Editorial Board Member of Psychiatric Times, joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss how he uses mantras to keep calm and focused.
After Hours: Dermatologist Starts Own Bakery
Dr. Alma Criseida Berlingeri Ramos explains why it took a pandemic for her to discover her passion for baking and give her the confidence to start her own bakery. She also discussed how she got started, her favorite recipes, and her future plans for the business.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Importance of Improved Ergonomics
Poor ergonomics can be a big problem for surgeons, and can even shorten a career. Alison Early, MD, offers three tips that can help surgeons work more comfortably.
After Hours: Passion for Poetry
Corey J. Langer, MD, director of Thoracic Oncology at Penn Medicine, a professor of medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his passion for poetry.
Wellbeing Checkup: Retirement
Joann Anderson has worked with UNC Health Southeastern for 14 years and has led it through multiple hurricanes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a recent acquisition with the larger UNC Health system. She will retire at the end of 2021, and during her retirement she is looking forward to reconnecting with her family, including having uninterrupted with her 7 grandchildren. However, she doesn’t expect she can completely just quit health care. Anderson continues to have a passion for rural health care and wants to find a way to continue to be involved.
After Hours: Tennis
Dr. Donna Hallas discussed her love of tennis, her successes on the court, and bringing that love into the practice.
Wellbeing Checkup: Chasing After the Grandkids
Kevin Kavanagh, MD, is the founder and president of the patient advocacy group Health Watch USA. He tries to keep in shape using one of the oldest activities in the book: chasing after the grandkids.
After Hours: Hobbies for Mental Health
William Carroll, PharmD, BCPS, discussed how his hobbies have helped maintain his mental health during the pandemic, including hiking, staying active, and spending time with loved ones. Carroll also discussed his role at Rochester Regional Health and how he experienced the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellbeing Checkup: CrossFit
Allison Betof Warner, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses how her passion for CrossFit has helped not only her physical wellbeing, but her mental and emotional wellbeing as well.
After Hours: Traveling Photographer
Dr. Glenn Mark Losack is a psychiatrist, physician, photographer, social activist, and musician who has traveled and worked extensively in the developing world for over 40 years. His photography is available on flikr.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Science and Benefit of Gratitude
Dr. Dawn Buse offers her insight into the benefits of maintaining perspective about the things for which we’re grateful and provides examples of the practice being used—all backed by scientific study.
Wellbeing Checkup: Keeping Staff Mentally Strong
Illinois dentist Matthew Burton discusses how best to tackle the everyday grind of performing dentistry. He strives to keep himself healthy but just as importantly he strives to keep the entire dental team positive.
Wellbeing Checkup: Getting Sleep and Keeping Routine
Dr. Monica Mallampalli discusses the importance of sleep and routine as part of the wellbeing checkup. She also delves into the importance of health care providers talking to their patients about anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways women can benefit from exercise and staying active.
After Hours: Bharatanatyam
Dr. Vidya Sundareshan discusses her love of Bharatanatyam, a form of classical dance and music popular in her native southern India. Now an infectious diseases specialist and internist in Springfield, Illinois, Dr. Sundareshan still gives performances and workshops when her schedule permits. Practicing Bharatanatyam, she says, provides the focus and determination to help her become a better doctor.
After Hours: Passion for Writing Poetry
Dr. Phyllis Cassano discusses her passion for writing poetry, shares some of her work, and even previews a book she is working on.
Wellbeing Checkup: Pet Therapy
Cynthia Ingram, BS, RN, HN-BC, COHN-S, head of the Animal-Assisted Therapy program at CTCA Chicago® discusses the how the impact of animal-assisted therapy is felt by everyone who works in her facility, including family members and healthcare providers.
After Hours: Importance of Hobbies
Nurse Practitioner Madeline Wise from Fenway Health in Boston talks about her hobbies including being in an a cappella group called the F Chords, taking a pottery class, and the importance of hobbies and having varied interests outside of work.
Wellbeing Checkup: Connecting With Colleagues
Nate Royster, BSN, RN, CEN, joins Wellbeing Checkup to give tips for nurses as it pertains to connecting with colleagues among all the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellbeing Checkup: Exercise & Family Time
Sonia Oskouei, PharmD, vice president of Biosimilars for Cardinal Health, discusses some of the ways she winds down after a long day at work and how these habits have developed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Exercise and spending time with family have been her biggest habits, whether it’s playing soccer or going on long walks with her husband and children. She also enjoys the social aspects of playing on a recreational soccer team and is excited about starting tennis lessons and channeling her competitive spirit in new fun ways.
Wellbeing Checkup: Quality Initiative Improves Employee Satisfaction
Fourth-year medical student Loren Jean Smith discusses findings of her recent study, Quality improvement initiative to optimize outpatient triage workflow and reduce burnout, presented at the 2021 American Urological Association Annual Meeting.
Wellbeing Checkup: Feed the Soul
Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorders and Parkinson disease specialist who is trained in mindfulness, shares some of her best quick tips and tricks to bring herself joy in easy and creative ways, particularly for those who have feelings of isolation and loneliness.
After Hours: TikTok & Oncology
Sanjay Juneja, MD explains how he got started with making comedic and educational TikTok videos, how his social media presence has expanded, and how he’s using it to connect with patients.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mental Wellness for Healthcare Providers
Geoffrey Y. Ku, MD, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the importance of mental wellness in the oncology community.
Inside the Practice: Inside Oncology-Related Urgent Care
An immediate care facility aimed at bridging the gap between cancer centers and emergency rooms is coming to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Charise Gleason, MSN, NP-BC, AOCNP, the advance practice provider chief at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, discusses why having a dedicated cancer urgent care center would improve patient care by making cancer treatment plans seamless while also helping patients avoid exposure to infectious diseases in emergency waiting rooms.
Wellbeing Checkup: Maintaining Wellness
Jason Kolfenbach, MD, joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss how to prevent burnout and maintain wellness as a rheumatologist during the COVID-19 pandemic
Second Opinion: The Work-Life Balance
In this video, urologists and long-time friends Steven Wahle, MD, and Henry Rosevear, MD, discuss the effects of patients accessing health information and test results before their doctors have reviewed them with them, competing with larger practices, and maintaining work-life balance.
Wellbeing Checkup: Physician Wellbeing After COVID-19
Michael Krychman discusses his perspective as a physician during the second wave of COVID-19, and shares some insight into ways other health care professionals can cope.
Wellbeing Checkup: Disconnecting
A long and stressful day of work can have a heavy toll on oncologists. So how do they find ways to disconnect after work hours? In an interview with CURE, Dr. Rachna Shroff, associate professor of medicine at the University of Arizona and chief of GI medical oncology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, explained how she finds ways to channel her energy and focus on her own mental health after spending the day thinking about many of her patients who have poor prognosis.
After Hours: Singing For Joy
According to John Meyers, PhD, singing has always been a secret passion of his. In this episode of After Hours, Meyers talks about how he is turned his love of singing to bring joy, and music, to patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
After Hours: Pottery
We sat down with Anisha Dua, MD, MPH to discuss her passion for making pottery. She explains what she loves most about pottery and how she believes pottery to be a meditative process for her and an important form of self-care, especially during the pandemic.
Wellbeing Checkup: Appreciating Weekends
President and CEO of Allegheny Health Network and Managed Healthcare Executive Editorial Advisory Board Member, Cindy Hundorfean, explains that her consistently busy schedule has led to a much larger appreciation for her weekends off where she can spend time with her family. Coming back home to Cleveland from Pittsburgh to visit her children and grandchildren and doing particular activities, such as cooking out, creates time for her to let go of built-up stress from the week and simply relax with the ones she loves most.
Inside the Practice: Inside Bond Vet’s Halloween Festivities
Halloween is coming up! To get in the spirit, Brooke Goldstein, marketing manager from Bond Vet, describes festivities that will occur at the practice.
After Hours: Love of Photography
Sarfaraz K. Niazi, PhD, is an expert on the biosimilars industry and market trends. However, he also has a passion for photography. He discusses what got him interested in the artform, what he likes about photography, what types of photos he enjoys taking, and what equipment he uses. He also weighs in on big debates within the photography community, such as the ethics of taking candid photos, film vs digital photography, and the use of cell phones as cameras.
After Hours: Preparing for Boston Marathon
Gabriela S. Hobbs, MD, and Amy Comander, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital discuss their passion for running, and how they’re prepping – together – to run the Boston Marathon.
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying on Track
On this episode, Sonia Jhas, a Health and Wellness Expert for busy health care professionals, talks about easy steps that you can implement to help you stay on track with your health goals.
Wellbeing Checkup: Positive Affirmations
Fenway Health's Director of Community Impact and Engagement Adrianna Boulin and is currently transitioning from her role as The Fenway Institute's (TFI) Community Engagement Manager where she oversaw a number of the research studies being conducted at TFI. In addition to being a star at Fenway Health, Adrianna is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and talks about giving herself positive affirmations and performing movements such as yoga postures.
After Hours: Spooky and Supernatural
From movies to books about the supernatural, Bren Cole from Fenway Health discusses her love all of things related to horror and scary things. Everywhere she travels, Bren likes to see the local spooky places and haunted houses. She enjoys learning about the history behind many of the supernatural tales. She discusses her trips to different places including New Orleans and the voodoo culture as well as her wish to visit the hotel that is the inspiration for the book and movie The Shining.
After Hours: DJing at Sci-Fi Conventions
Marwan Bukhari, MBBS, PhD, joins After Hours to discuss his hobby of DJing at Sci-Fi conventions.
Behind the Science: Behind Urologists Favorite Scary Movies
Seven urologists share their favorite scary movies and tv shows with the Urology Times. From the recent "Squid Game" Netflix series to the classic "Exorcist" film, their reflections bring some spooky energy just in time for Halloween.
After Hours: The Magic of Storytelling
Physicians of every kind have an immense privilege: they get to hear their patients’ stories. In this installment of After Hours, Fredrick J. Matzner, MD, tells the story of how he first realized that he wanted to do therapy and psychiatry and shares his love of storytelling through his act as an amateur magician.
Wellbeing Checkup: Give Yourself a Break
Eric C. Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon, a nonprofit health plan, shares his best practices for maintaining he mental wellbeing. Hunter says the best way he keeps his wellbeing in check is giving himself a break when needed to avoid burnout at work to better serve his clients. Some breaks can include going for a walk to decompress, or engage with people he knows to see how they’re doing and talk about things on a personal level outside of work.
After Hours: Emergency Medicine Musician
It’s almost a cliché, that music can heal the soul, but a doctor in Michigan uses his own musicianship as a balm against the wear and tear of emergency department work in the time of COVID-19. Keith Reynolds from Medical Economics sat down with Dr. Jasper Yung to talk composers and how music can bring relief to all doctors.
After Hours: Passion for CrossFit
Allison Betof Warner, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses her passion for CrossFit and how she began her journey.
Second Opinion: The Importance of Exercise
Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD, and Ruth B. Schneider, MD, join Second Opinion to discuss the importance of exercise in the care of patients.
After Hours: Passion for Sailing
A leader in the field of ophthalmology, William Culbertson, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Living on the coast, he has developed a passion for sailing. Come sail away with Dr. Culbertson aboard his boat, Aqueous Humor V.
Wellbeing Checkup: Managing Hard Days
Like other oncologists, Dr. Bernard Fuemmeler loves his job. However, sometimes working in the field of cancer research can take a toll on doctors’ mental wellbeing if they have particularly difficult or stressful day. In an interview with CURE, Dr. Fuemmeler shared how he manages to avoid letting it affect his personal life and emotions.
After Hours: In the Friendly Skies
Major Michael Brisson, DO, is a third-year family medicine resident in Alabama. He came to our attention through the American Osteopathic Association, and we had spoken with him once before, briefly, but did not know at the time that he flies Black Hawk helicopters every week as part of the Alabama National Guard. More inquiry revealed that medicine and aviation have been in his family and his life since he was a child – his mother worked for airlines, his father was a general surgeon— and he learned to fly before he learned to drive. His wife is also a Black Hawk pilot; they met in the Army, courted and married in the Army, and she flew an attack chopper as the chase aircraft when he flew the lead medevac “bird” on rescue missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other theaters. They have 2 beautiful children and lead an otherwise “normal” American family life.
Wellbeing Checkup: Do Something You Love
Alexis Skoufalos, EdD, joins Wellbeing Checkup to talk about the importance of health care providers taking care of themselves, and to take time every day to do something they love.
After Hours: Radio Host, Art Collector, Advocate
Dázon Dixon Diallo, founder and president, SisterLove Inc, a 32-year-old sexual reproductive health rights and justice organization, is also the host of her own weekly radio show, “Sisters’ Time/WomenSpeak” on WRFG, 89.3 FM, and an avid art collector and creator. Here she opens up about her passion for storytelling, memorable guests, and her love for handcrafted art.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mental Wellbeing for the Holidays
Makenzie Peterson, MSc, the first Director of Wellbeing at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, breaks down why the holidays have a positive and negative impact on people’s wellbeing while providing helpful tips to help you navigate the holiday season.
After Hours: Veterinary Leadership Book Club
In this episode of After Hours, we are joined by Family Pet Health’s owner and chief empowerment officer Michael Shirley to hear about the Veterinary Leadership Book Club. Shirley explains the importance of the book club and how through reading and discussions, he hopes they can make the veterinary industry a better place for everyone.
Wellbeing Checkup: Wellness As A Mindset
The word “wellness” has become a confusing one for patients because its frequent use and development as an industry can lead different individuals’ minds to different ideas. But, for Dr. Indu Subramanian, the director of the VA Southwest Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers, who is also trained in mindfulness and yoga, wellness is more about lifestyle choices to get on the road to a healthier life. She offers her insight and tips on how to get on that road toward being more well.
After Hours: Passion for Fitness
Aparna Parikh’s passion for fitness started early on with a love for competitive tennis in high school and college. Throughout her time in pre-med, Parikh continued to stay active, but it was a move to the Bay area during her fellowship that gave her an appreciation of the great outdoors. She began biking to work and even swimming in the San Francisco Bay, leading into her first triathlon, which she completed while pregnant with her first child. In addition to discussing her passion for being physically active, she describes how she balances remaining active with saving lives at the Mass General Cancer Center and spending time with her family.
Wellbeing Checkup: Recognize Stressors
Dr. Kenneth Yeager explains that it is important to recognize the stressors associated with caring for people, especially during the pandemic, so you can take better care of yourself and, ultimately, your patients.
After Hours: Passion for Movies
For many, getting lost in a movie serves a respite from the stressors of day-to-day life. This is certainly the case of urologist Justin Dubin, MD, whose lifelong love of cinema has resulted in the creation of a movie-related podcast and also inspired him to write a screenplay. Dubin is an andrology fellow at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and co-host of the men’s health podcast Man Up.
After Hours: Traveling Together to Capture the Perfect Shot
Friends and colleagues, Drs Alexander Shor and Jim Janakievski practice dentistry in the Seattle area, but whenever they can escape their respective practices, they are headed on a trek to capture landscape photographs of remote and beautiful areas. Traveling around the globe and throughout the US, the two friends continue to seek out grand and stunning moments that they can expertly capture in pictures.
Wellbeing Checkup: Maintaining Mental Wellness
Oncology experts discusses the importance of maintaining mental wellness, and what they do to unwind from work and other stressors.
After Hours: Fitness as Meditation
In this interview, we discuss Dr. Suneel Chilukuri’s fitness regimen and how he uses it as a way of meditation. He talks about how he had to adjust his schedule to the pandemic and how other physicians can schedule their own “me time.”
After Hours: Passion for Baking
Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, discusses his passion for baking, how he got into the hobby, his advice for aspiring bakers, and his recipe for matcha madeleines!
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Holiday Season at Emory University’s Cancer Center
On this episode of Deep Dive, Chris Zorn, clinic operations administrator at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, joins us to discuss holiday cheer in ambulatory oncology clinics. Zorn explains how his clinic promotes holiday cheer in a personalized way as well as offers insights into helping patients navigate family holiday visits and wanting to share holiday gifts with their health care providers.
After Hours: Handbell Choir
Alexandra Yonts, MD, joins After Hours to discuss her festive hobbies of playing in a handbell choir and making toffee for family, friends, and colleagues.
After Hours: Cookie Decorator
Kelly Pillinger, infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist and PGY2 infectious diseases residency program director at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital, discusses how her cookie decorating hobby helps her relieve job stress. She decorates cookies for different seasons, holidays, and events, and started decorating due to the pandemic because it was something she was always interested in.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Importance of Mental Wellness
Kostas Botsoglou, MD, discusses the importance of mental wellness in the health care provider community.
Behind the Science: Behind Gifts From Patients
Throughout their career, doctors receive memorable gifts from patients – whether it be figurative or literal. Some also find that seeing patients receive benefits from their care is also a gift. In the spirit of the holidays, CURE® asked several health care providers about a special gift they’ve received from patients.
After Hours: Creating Balance
It is important for mental health care providers to take care of their own mental health – and creativity can be a great way to do that. In this installment of After Hours, Frank A. Clark, MD, shares his creative background and love for writing poetry.
After Hours: Race Car Driving Ophthalmologist
In this episode of After Hours, we will take you to the racetrack, where Patrick Staropoli, an ophthalmologist at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, enjoys his weekends behind the wheel of the Jim McCoy Racing Chevrolet. He took first place at Auburndale Raceway in Winter Haven, Florida. Let’s find out what drives this Harvard graduate to chase the checkered flag.
After Hours: Urologist Magician
From the time of the pyramids, people have been entranced by the wonder of so-called magic. A few cups and balls, a length of rope, a pack of common playing cards are the tools that greats like Houdini, Kellar, and Germaine used to enchant the masses. Dr. Neil Baum, professor of urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, is very passionate about bringing that same wonder to healthcare.
After Hours: Nature
Kathryn Dao, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Rheumatology, joined After Hours to discuss her love of nature.
After Hours: Music as Therapy
Music has a number of therapeutic qualities and can even help us find meaning in life. In this installment of After Hours, Jeffrey Becker, MD, shares his musical background and the joys of finding your own voice through music.
After Hours: Passion for Ballet
Dr. Elizabeth Brem joins After Hours to talk about finding time to continue her passion for ballet dancing while treating patients with cancer.
Wellbeing Checkup: Manage Mental Health
Nate Royster, RN, offers tips on managing wellbeing while dealing with the day-to-day stress of the pandemic as an Emergency Department nurse working on the frontlines. Royster explained that remaining conscious of his own emotions, acknowledging the impact of his own efforts, and letting it be okay to feel overwhelmed have all been critical to manage his own mental health and wellness, as well as establishing good relationships with the people he’s working with because they are the people who understand what he’s going through each day.
After Hours: Passion for Fishing and Wine
David R. Gandara, MD, discusses his passion for weekly fishing expeditions, plus his love for wine tasting and sharing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Wellbeing in School-Aged Children
On this episode of Wellbeing Checkup, Terry Brenneman, MD, joins us to discuss strategies physicians can use to help parents foster wellbeing in school-aged children as the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations continue and school schedules are disrupted.
Wellbeing Checkup: Step Away From Screens
With the unlimited amounts of research, patient communication and other daily job functions at their fingertips, health care professionals often spend countless hours using technology on a day-to-day basis. In an interview with CURE®, Elizabeth Salerno of Washington State University School of Medicine explained how she steps away from the “screen-filled world” and creates healthy mental space when she has free time.
After Hours: Surf’s Up for California Neurologist
Jack Schim, MD, has been surfing since his boyhood in Miami but found the waves much better in southern California where he went to medical school—and stayed. He uses the word “magical” to describe the sport and says it’s part of the self-care that helps him care for his patients.
After Hours: Football Kicking Pharmacist
Before pursuing a career in pharmacy, Dr. Sonia Oskouei, vice president of Biosimilars at Cardinal Health, played soccer from childhood to high school varsity where she was then asked in her senior year to test her kicking skills as a football placekicker. Sonia discusses her experiences as the kicker for her boys’ high school football team and how key lessons she gained through athletics continue to resonate with her today.
Wellbeing Checkup: Combating Burnout
On this episode of Wellbeing Checkup, Lauren Catenacci, PhD, Head of People and Culture at Galaxy Vets reveals the results and significant implications of Galaxy Vets’ 2021 Burnout and Work-Life Balance Study in the Veterinary Profession, plus she shares tips on preventing burnout, enhancing work-life balance, and improving overall mental well-being.
After Hours: 29029 Everesting
On this episode of After Hours, Betsy Charles, DVM, MBA, details her inspiring journey hiking at the 29029 Everesting event in honor of her late husband.
Wellbeing Checkup: Taking Time to Pause
Dr. Indu Subramanian, the director of the VA Southwest Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers spoke on the importance of taking time to pause in conversations with patients and colleagues, and how it can help improve communication and the digestion of information.
After Hours: Beatboxing Gastroenterologist
Dr. Brennan Spiegel is a beat boxer who recently published a video on twitter of him telling the story of COVID while beatboxing. He has been in tournaments and performed at conferences. Dr. Spiegel talked about how he learned he had this talent and how he does it.
Wellbeing Checkup: Lower Your Stress
As a cardiologist and cardiac surgery specialist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Stuart Berger knows what it is like to have highly stressful days at work. In this segment, Dr. Berger discusses the ways he lowers his stress, which includes time with his dogs, having the support of his family, working out regularly, and playing the blues on his trumpet.
After Hours: Love of Exercise
When Betsy O’Donnell isn’t working to treat patients with multiple myeloma at the Massachusetts General Hospital, she is often taking on endurance challenges and exploring her love of exercise. She emphasizes how sports are one of her biggest passions outside of her career, from college sports to even considering participating in sports professionally. Over the years, even after recovering from sports injuries, O’Donnell continues to live an athletic lifestyle by cycling to and from work; in 2020, she even biked over 10,000 miles.
Wellbeing Checkup: Keep Your Brain Healthy
How can you keep your brain healthy in an unhealthy society? Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD, shares how you can keep your brain healthy in order to better serve your patients and your community.
Wellbeing Checkup: Being Your Best Self for the Patient
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss physician burnout. Lio describes how physicians have to put themselves first at times to be able to provide top patient care and describes what he recommends.
After Hours: Lute Music
Urologist Daniel Shoskes, MD, discusses his passion for early music and, in particular, the lute.
Wellbeing Checkup: Hyper-Customized Nutrition Strategies
In this interview, Linda Stocum sits down with Ben Schuff, ND, LDN, to discuss customized nutrition strategies. The questions of how to start mindfulness and how to measure progress are tackled.
After Hours: Passion for Music
James Q Del Rosso, DO, discusses his passion for music. They discuss the recordings he made during his time at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, and how his passion for music started.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Power of Three Good Things
In this Wellbeing Checkup episode, ophthalmologist Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, shares some simple hacks for how physicians can incorporate the practice of “three good things” into their daily health routine.
After Hours: Dr. Langer's Love of Poetry
Corey J. Langer, MD, discusses his passion for poetry and how he got involved with the Delaware Valley Poets.
After Hours: Blacksmithing & Woodworking
On working days, Dr. Michael S. Jellinek is a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. John B. Herman, associate chief of psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. On Saturdays though, the 2 physicians wake up at 6 am, go for an early breakfast at a local restaurant, and then head over to Dr Jellinek’s fully equipped woodshed, situated behind his home in Barre, Massachusetts for a day of woodworking and blacksmithing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Beekeeping
Cedric Steiner is a licensed nursing home administrator in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. He’s also a consultant who specializes in building ventilation and how properly ventilated buildings are crucial in the battle against infection. Outside of work, he details his interest and hobby in beekeeping.
After Hours: Triathlons
This interview discusses William “Bill” Loeffler and his outside hobby of competing in triathlons and climbing the Adirondacks.
After Hours: Writing for General Readers
Writing for general readers can be a very rewarding experience. William H. Reid, MD, MPH, walks us through the process of writing and publishing fiction and nonfiction books, plus how you can get started.
Wellbeing Checkup: Emphasizing Community
Burnout isn’t just a personal issue – combating burnout should be a top priority of companies and organizations as a whole, with a community-first approach. Christopher Mattern, MD, joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss.
Wellbeing Checkup: Managing Chronic Stress
Stress is the root cause of so many of our chronic conditions, and chronic stress can wreak havoc on the body. In this episode of Wellbeing Checkup, Jennifer Bourgeois, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist and founder of Well and Free, LLC, shares her tips for managing chronic stress, prioritizing rest, and practicing self-care.
After Hours: Drums
In this episode, we’ll hear one of our associates at Medical Economics interview Dr. Michael DeGeorgia, a neurologist at University Hospitals of Cleveland and founding director of the Center for Music and Medicine. Dr. DeGeorgia became interested in the drums as a child, but stopped playing while getting his medical education. His passion reignited while organizing medical conferences in the early 2000s, and in 2006 decided to form his own rock and roll band, The Codes, made up entirely of fellow physicians. Dr. DeGeorgia is also intrigued by music’s use as a therapeutic tool for people who have experienced brain injury.
Wellbeing Checkup: Fitness, Faith, and Family
As health care providers, we are often so busy helping and healing others that we forget to help and heal ourselves. In this episode of Wellbeing Checkup, Frank A. Clark, MD, discusses the importance of mindfulness and the things that keep him healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
After Hours: Vet Tech by Day, Comedian by Night
Veterinary technician Walter Brown explains how he began his comedy career and how he uses his sense of humor to make clients feel at ease about their pet’s care.
After Hours: Playing Polo
Biotricity CEO Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq discusses his unique hobby of playing polo and how it not only helps him to relax, but that it forces him to focus on just one thing and not multitask. He offers some insights on playing the game as well as the care of the horses and some insights into the game for those who are not familiar with it.
Wellbeing Checkup: Practice Wellness
Is it true that taking 10 minutes every day to practice self-care can reduce the risk of burnout? Urologist and life coach Diana Londoño, MD, believes so. In a recent interview, she discusses how urologists can practice wellness on a daily basis. Londoño is a urologic oncology surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the department of surgery at the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California.
Wellbeing Checkup: Burnout Management for Nurses
April Kapu, a Vanderbilt professor, acute care nurse practitioner (NP) based in Nashville, TN, and president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), who is here to discuss the future of the nurse practitioner workforce amid healthcare staffing burnout and the extreme fatigue and stress of the pandemic.
After Hours: Dice, Dragons, and Dental Labs
Jessica Vanhouten started her own Dungeons & Dragons dice business because she wanted more and more custom dice for role playing games, but the skills she learned there led her to a job finishing dentures in a Wisconsin dental lab.
Wellbeing Checkup: Maintaining Mental Health
This Wellbeing Checkup features Dr. Shelgikar sharing her tips and tricks for how she maintains her mental health, as well as her hobbies outside of the clinic, which include prioritizing her sleep health, reading, and playing tennis.
After Hours: An Oncologist With a Curing Voice
Steven Eisenberg, DO, a San Diego-based oncologists at California Care Associates for Research & Excellence, has a passion for singing and songwriting, which he shares with patients and with the world.
Wellbeing Checkup: Avoiding Burnout as a Rheumatologist
Daniel J. Lovell joins Wellbeing Checkup to discuss how he has maintained his wellbeing and avoided burnout?
After Hours: Wordle
In this episode of After Hours, Gretchen A. McNally, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP, a nurse practitioner scientist with The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute of Ohio State University, joins Oncology Nursing News® to discuss and compete in the daily word puzzle, Wordle, that has taken the internet by storm.
Wellbeing Checkup: Beating Burnout
Burnout is uniquely pervasive in medicine, regardless of specialty, making physicians more susceptible than the average person. Matthew T. Siedhoff, MD, MSCR, discusses warning signs to watch for and shares his habit-hacking tips to refocus your routines and bring wellness back into your life.
After Hours: 77-Year-Old Basketball Star
On this episode of After Hours, we are featuring Dr. Marc Rosenberg, who can be seen at the clinic as the director of Voorhees Veterinary Center in New Jersey, or on the court sinking shots as a basketball star.
After Hours: Playing Guitar, Music, Podcasting About Rheumatology
Sebastián Herrera, MD, of Clínica Las Américas Auna and ARTMEDICA joins After Hours to discuss his passions of playing guitar, music, podcasting about rheumatology.
Wellbeing Checkup: Companionship of Dogs
Peter Durlach, chief strategy officer of Nuance, shares with Managed Healthcare Executive how he cares for his wellbeing during tough times, like coping with the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or just a long, hard day’s work. Durlach shared he looks to the companionship and excitement of his golden retriever when he comes home and enjoys its company by playing and walking the dog along with his wife and kids. He shared his dog has been his saving grace because its full of positive energy, radiates purity and is always happy to see you.
After Hours: Deer Hunting
Dr. Michael Birrer explains how deer hunting entered his life while growing up in New Jersey and how he still makes time for it today.
Wellbeing Checkup: Health and Wellness Expert
Sonia Jhas, a Health and Wellness Expert for busy health care professionals, talks about layering in self-care so that you can recharge and regroup. To do this, she recommends strategies such as journaling, brief meditation, and breathwork exercises that can be done anywhere.
Wellbeing Checkup: Practicing Work-Life Balance With Hobbies
Two esteemed maternal-fetal medicine specialists, Joshua Copel, MD, and Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PHD, share their hobbies, including tennis and reading.
After Hours: Professional Accordion Player
Mike Middleton, MD, leads a busy life. As well as serving as the Director of Nuclear Medicine and Professor of Radiology at the Scott & White Clinic/Texas A&M Health Science Center, he is also an award-winning accordion player. When he’s not with his patients, you can find him on the cover of accordion magazines and playing at local festivals.
Wellbeing Checkup: Reading & Language
Managed Healthcare Executive speaks with Inovalon Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Paige Killian about how expanding her reading further than it typically goes and even her language has created a sense of mental wellbeing and a better understanding of our world. A subject of literature Dr. Killian has been reading more of has been focused on history, more specifically of different countries. She also shared that she is learning Italian.
After Hours: Animal Rescue
On this episode of After Hours, Theresa Craig, RN, an infusion nurse at Saint Vincent Hospital, joins us to discuss her work with a local animal rescue shelter.
After Hours: Vet on Ice
This episode of After Hours features Dr Heather Kvitko-White, DVM, DACVIM, as she shares her love for ice skating and her path to playing recreational hockey.
Wellbeing Checkup: Following Your Passion
Dr. Yehuda Handelsman discusses how he has maintained his mental wellbeing throughout his career as a practicing endocrinologist who has served as president of the AACE and currently serves the medical director and principal investigator of The Metabolic Institute of America.
After Hours: Trail Running, Rowing, and Cycling
Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM, highlights the role physical activity plays in maintaining her mental health, especially concerning all of the joy and grief that comes with being a radiation oncologist. In particular, she loves outdoor activities such as trail running, rowing, and cycling. She also speaks to the role a plant-based diet plays in her and her family’s life and how she supports this lifestyle through her love of gardening.
Wellbeing Checkup: Prioritizing Mental Health
Infectious diseases and vaccine safety expert Dr. Jan Bonhoeffer discusses strategies health care professionals can use to ensure they are tending to their own mental health.
After Hours: Cooking With Cancer
On this episode of After Hours, Dr. Luis F. Pineda discusses how he combines his work as an oncologist with his passion for cooking. Pineda explains how he created his own program, Cooking With Cancer designed specifically for patients who are afflicted with cancer, caregivers of the patients, and all of those who work in the healthcare industry. The content consists of recipes researched and tested on patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Wellbeing Checkup: Living in the Moment
Two oncology nurses with the Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute discuss the importance of “living in the moment” and taking time to disconnect from work to promote their overall wellness.
Wellbeing Checkup: Relieve Stresses of Pandemic-Related Burnout
Navigating the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic can be difficult for those within the Alzheimer disease field. Seeing patients virtually has been a task for clinicians like Sharon Cohen, but through the appreciation of her job, family, and the small things in life, she’s eased her stress. On this Wellbeing Checkup, Cohen, a neurologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, provided insight on how ways clinicians can find comfort during this difficult time.
After Hours: Aesthetic Appreciation
How can appreciating aesthetics expand our capacity for empathy and imagination? In this installment of After Hours, Harold J. Bursztajn, MD, shares his passions for collecting historical family photos and inspiring works of art, and discusses how these pursuits can help us continue to be curious and kind, even in the face of life’s challenges.
After Hours: Mountain Climbing
Growing up in Utah, Christopher Weight, MD, became interested in mountain climbing at an early life. Today, he has climbed mountains such as Devil’s Tower and the Matterhorn, and he also climbs for kidney cancer awareness through his involvement with the Climb 4 Kidney Cancer organization. Weight is a urologist at Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
After Hours: Piano-Playing Ophthalmologist
Retired ophthalmologist Thomas W. Smith, MD, takes us on a musical journey of bringing music to his practice and his church. When he was seeing cataract surgery patients, Dr. Smith would often record and play his own music in the background in the office to connect with patients as a common bond, as he explains in his narrative. He continues to share his music to uplift others in his community. Dr. Smith’s play list includes tunes from musical theater such as “Without a Song” to big band-era favorites such as “In the Mood.”
Wellbeing Checkup: Running in Cold
Dr. Douglas Simonetto talks about how to avoid burnout and picking up hobbies. For him it is running, which he has increased during the pandemic, even in cold Minnesota climate.
After Hours: Keepin It Movin, with Dr. Erin Michos
In this segment, Practical Cardiology sits down with Dr. Erin Michos of Johns Hopkins Medicine to discuss her relationship with running. An avid runner more interested in the experience than the place she finishes, Michos sees running as an outlet for creative escape, a social activity, and help achieve an active lifestyle.
After Hours: Dirt Biking Physician
Moving to Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Steve Evans, chief medical officer of SilverSummit at Centene, became enamored with the sightseeing, nature, and adventure brought by dirt biking, which he continues to do safely with family and friends till this day. Dr Evans speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the trails and mountains he’s traversed while dirt biking, how it’s allowed him to decompress from the demands of his career, and tips for those interested in trying out the sport.
Wellbeing Checkup: Overcoming Burnout
Suzy Scott, MSN, RN, WOC Nurse and CEO of Scott Triggers, PLLC, discusses how burnout is affecting nurses and other health care workers and how to stop them from leaving the medical profession.
After Hours: Mission Trips
Mark G. Kris, MD, explains how he became involved in humanitarian trips to aid poverty- and disaster-stricken areas.
Wellbeing Checkup: Ergonomics
The constant stress on the back and neck muscles as part of a surgeon’s daily regimen can have long-term effects. Inder Paul Singh, MD, shares some simple hacks that physicians can use in their daily practice to foster better ergonomics.
Wellbeing Checkup: Making Connections
When mental health professionals and law enforcement work together, they may be more able than ever to help keep individuals in mental health crisis out of the emergency room and out of jail. In this installment of Wellbeing Checkup, Margie Balfour, MD, PhD, of Connections Health Solutions and Sgt Jason Winsky of the Tucson Police Department provide an update on the latest crisis system developments, including the upcoming 988 mental health hotline number.
After Hours: Sending Medical Supplies to Ukraine
Taras Mahalay, MD, joins After Hours to discuss how he's been collecting and shipping medical supplies to Ukraine
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying Fit and Centered
Neuroradiologist Chris Mattern, MD, discussed his avid interest in cycling to stay fit and how he has incorporated mindfulness into his daily routine to stay centered and focused.
After Hours: US Navy Flight Surgeon
In funding his path to medical school, Dr. David Penberthy, medical director of radiation oncology at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, and current president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), undertook a military service requirement where he was selected to train as a flight surgeon for the US Navy. Dr. Penberthy speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the exciting experiences he had onboard F-14 fighter jets, how his training as a flight surgeon continues to influence his career in radiation oncology, and what advice he would give those considering a similar path in medicine through the US military.
After Hours: Vet on the Run
Dr. Jeff Rothstein sat down with dvm360 to discuss his love for running has taught him a lot about himself and his career, including that age is not a disease.
Wellbeing Checkup: Combating Inflammation
Ryan Urgo, managing director of Health Policy at Avelere, shared how he practices his wellbeing through a consistent fitness regimen and diet. He noted his exercise routines and meal plan that work best for him have really benefited his physical and mental well-being. Urgo added how it important it is to combat one of the negative causes of bad health – inflammation - by staying active and eating healthy foods. He even shared what’s helped him keep going with his routine from the height of the pandemic and on: his family who, as a group, have all committed to their health and wellness as a team.
Wellbeing Checkup: Check in with Each Other
Michael Myers, MD, is a psychiatrist who treats health care professionals and their families. He talks about how HCPs in the wake of COVID-19 are dealing with grief and what he recommends as essential for clinician mental health in the months and years to come.
After Hours: Author
What does Paul A. Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia; internationally recognized expert in the field of virology and immunology; member of the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee; and co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine do in his, a-hem, “spare time?” Write books! His most recent one, “You Bet Your Life: From Blood Transfusions to Mass Vaccination, the Long and Risky History of Medical Innovation,” is a fascinating look at the necessary but at time, brutal toll medical innovation takes to come to fruition.
Wellbeing Checkup: Manage Stress in a New Role
As patient- and population-level issues continue to face stakeholders involved in US health care transformation, finding time to maintain a work/life balance can be a difficult task. Mark Fendrick, MD, co-editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Managed Care®, and director of the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design, discusses why this balance is important for stakeholders to efficiently manage short- and long-term goals, and what benefits he gained through his recent sabbatical with his new puppy.
After Hours: Making A Global Difference with RAD-AID
Radiologist Arlene Richardson, MD, discussed the rewards of working with RAD-AID, a non-profit, volunteer organization that seeks to bring radiology expertise, education, equipment and support to low-resource areas all over the world.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Power of Reframing
Sonja Olson, DVM, book author at Heartstorming Wellness, emphasizes the power of reframing and how this shift in perspective can help improve veterinary professionals’ mental wellness. Plus, she shares the inspiring initiatives being made in the field to support a healthier profession.
After Hours: Meditation
Dong Xu, a Curators' Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri College of Engineering, discusses the joys of playing ping pong and practicing meditation, and how giving himself the time to enjoy these hobbies helps him better concentrate on his work during the day.
Wellbeing Checkup: Cook for Your Life
CancerNetwork’s Ariana Pelosci spoke with Kate Ueland from Cook for Your Life, a non-profit designed to offer healthy recipes and nutrition tips to patients with cancer, and those who are caregivers. In the interview, Ueland discusses how Cook for Your Life can be a resource clinicians give to patients during the survivorship stage, and using their platform as a tool to educate patients to improve their quality of life.
After Hours: Passion for Travel
Merry J Markham, MD, FACP, FASCO, describes what sparked her passion for traveling and details some of her ventures around the globe.
Wellbeing Checkup: Extreme Stressors
Dr. Donna Hallas discusses current extreme stressors and how addressing them with patients can help providers manage their own stress.
Wellbeing Checkup: Finding What Works For Yourself
C. Roberto Simons-Linares, MD, talks about the need to find things to deal with stress and burnout. He personally likes the outdoors and exercise, but thinks everyone should find something that works for them individually.
After Hours: Figure Skating Neurologist
By day, Dr. Rebecca Fasano serves as an associate professor of neurology and directs the neurology residency training program at Emory University School of Medicine. But in the early mornings, and on weekends, you can catch her honing another technical craft: her figure skating ability. Dr. Fasano spoke to Matt Hoffman of NeurologyLive about how she rekindled her childhood passion for the sport and how she balances work, family, and competitive skating throughout the year.
Wellbeing Checkup: Burnout Strategies
Joyce C. Chang MD, MSCE, discusses how she has been able to avoid physician burnout.
After Hours: Powerful Poetry
With poetry, I can write about what I’m feeling and what I see almost from a distance, and then it helps me get a little bit closer to those emotions that I’m trying to feel and gets them off my chest.” In this installment of After Hours, medical student Madeleine Mendelow discusses how poetry can be a powerful tool for processing our emotions as clinicians and exploring our personalities outside of medicine.
After Hours: Opera Singing Veterinarian
Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, touches upon her love and talent for singing opera. In fact, before pursuing veterinary medicine, she tried her hand at vocal performance (opera) during undergrad at Indiana University.
After Hours: Music for Infection Prevention
Dr. Alexandra Peters has enjoyed music and songwriting her entire life. Thirteen years ago, she was asked to write English lyrics for a French composer. This led to her writing and performing music within the healthcare industry, including a writing a song for World Hygiene Day. After a chance horseback ride at a fair at age 3, Dr. Peters was instantly hooked. As a teenager, she started focusing on dressage and eventually earned her teaching degree in 3 disciplines.
After Hours: Scotch Enthusiast
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD, is the Walter J. Stark, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and chief of the Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. When he unwinds, he enjoys a nice glass of Scotch, and has become an expert on the drink. He is joined by Peter J. McDonnell, MD, director of the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and chief medical editor of Ophthalmology Times.
Wellbeing Checkup: Being Okay With Not Being Okay
Heidi Finnes, the President-elect of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association, discusses her experience of burnout among medical colleagues in the field of oncology and ways health care organizations and institutes can implement metrics to support the assessment of burnout in the field.
Wellbeing Checkup: Professional Boundaries
Working in palliative cancer care can be incredibly rewarding, but also lead to burnout and anxiety. However, getting an inside look at patient resiliency, as well as setting up appropriate professional boundaries and leaning on the right institutional support can all help clinicians maintain a positive attitude and fulfilling career, explained Kimberly Curseen, MD, director of supportive and palliative care outpatient services and associate professor at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
After Hours: Sailing Oncologist
Having sailed previously in her adolescent years, Crystal Denlinger, MD, FACP, chief scientific officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), joined a local sailing club during the pandemic that reignited her love for the sport. On today’s After Hours, Dr Denlinger speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the experiences she’s had sailing the Delaware river, how the sport has benefitted her general health and career as an oncologist, and general tips for novice sailors.
After Hours: Food and Recipe Blogger
Dan Mikesell, DO, spent 37 years practicing as a pediatrician in Muskegon, Michigan. In 2010, he became Dr. Dan, creator of the food and recipe blog 101cookingfortwo.com, and his hobby has continued since he retired in 2016. His blog began as a way to share recipes with his family while blending his loves of food, cameras and computers. It has had mentions and collaborations with a number of nationally recognized culinary sources. Spoiler alert: Dr. Dan reveals his favorite food and his favorite recipe.
Wellbeing Checkup: Separate Work and Personal Life
Matt Parker, vice president of products at Kyruus and HealthSparq, shares with MHE how he manages his wellbeing each day through activity like walks through nature with his dog, an Australian Shephard, Remy, before and after work. Parker added that making time to separate work with his personal life is crucial to his mental health as these walks really help him clear his head and remember what’s important in life.
After Hours: An Oncology Nurse With An Eye For Cake Design
Rebecca Feagle, RN, BSN, a Clinical Nurse Manager with the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, talks about her experience as an oncology nurse and her passion for cake decorating.
Wellbeing Checkup: Summertime Safety
With the summer months finally upon us, the time has come for fun and frivolity. But, all that recreation also comes with its own risks. Ike Devji, founder and managing attorney at Pro Asset Protection, walks us through ways to limit your liability during these “100 deadly days.”
After Hours: The Street Vet
Veterinarian and animal consultant for Netflix Kwane Stewart explains how he started providing free veterinary care to homeless animals, leading him to co-found Project Street Vet.
Wellbeing Checkup: Being a Trialist, Clinician, & Academic
For early career clinicians, balancing responsibilities between personal life and a blossoming career can prove difficult. In this Wellbeing Check-up, Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD, MPH, a trialist and co-director of Center for Implementation Science and staff cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses what mental wellbeing means to him and how he makes it a priority to maintain his own.
After Hours: Interest in Fitness
Eleonora Teplinsky, MD, garnered an interest in fitness starting in high school where she ran in track. During her time in medical school, running helped to provide her with a sense of stress relief and freedom, allowing her time to clear her thoughts. It was upon moving to New York for her fellowship that she began training for races and half marathons. In addition to detailing how exercise has positively impacted her life, she explains how her fitness regimen needed to change in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Hours: Sneakers to Support Childhood Cancer
Every year in a partnership with Nike, Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital has pediatric patients with cancer and other illnesses help design a collection of sneakers called the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection to help raise funds for the hospital. The 2022 collection, which featured 7 different shoes including LeBron models and Jordan 5s, was released in April. The program has been ongoing for more than 20 years, raising more than $30 million for the hospital.
Wellbeing Checkup: Make Mental Health a Priority
Jan Bonhoeffer, MD, PhD, a global expert on infectious diseases and vaccine safety and a thought leader on efforts to transform how medical professionals care for their patients and themselves, discusses rates of burnout, divorce, and suicide rates among health care workers—particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic—and strategies clinicians can use to tend to their own mental health.
After Hours: Trifecta of Hobbies
Margaret T. Kasner, MD, explains her plethora of after-hours hobbies, including knitting and cooking.
Wellbeing Checkup: 3-Pronged Approach to Veterinary Wellness
Betsy Charles, DVM, highlights a 3-pronged approach to improving veterinary wellness including personal responsibility coupled with community support that leads to change in broken systems. She shares what recently inspired her to approach wellbeing this way, how each component works together and is strong on their own, plus more.
After Hours: Card Writing
“Perhaps the most important thing in our lives is really our relationships with the people we care about.” In this installment of After Hours, Rif El-Mallakh, MD, discusses how card writing helps him feel connected to his friends and family.
After Hours: Connecting With Patients Through NASCAR
Kelly L. Stratton, MD, FACS, shares how he developed his interest in NASCAR racing and how this can help him connect with patients.
Wellbeing Checkup: When It's Time to Say No
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, discusses the burnout associated with always saying yes. As a busy medical professional and a family man, he stresses the importance of deciding what is most important to you for your own wellbeing. The power of saying no gives Dr. Chovatiya more time with his kids and family and helps prioritize what is most important.
After Hours: Beekeeper
Dr. Christopher Fly, and emergency department physician for 19 years at the Medical College of Georgia, started his beekeeping hobby when his son brought home the idea from high school. The 2 took classes, bought the gear, suited up, and started a hive. His son soon aged out of the interest, but Dr. Fly is still keeping bees and even has a wildflower honey brand—I’ll Fly Away.
After Hours: Competitive Cheerleading
Mackenzie Andrews is a co-founder and chief commercial officer of Nanodropper. In addition to being a neurobiologist and bioengineer, she also is a powerlifting champion and competitive cheerleader. In this segment of After Hours, she shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the world of competitive cheerleading.
After Hours: Doubling Down on Community Health
Along with managing the social and health care needs of Medicaid beneficiaries, Traci Thompson, MD, MBA, chief medical officer of Humana Healthy Horizons of Florida, recently launched a nonprofit charity clinic named “Dr Traci’s House,” that seeks to improve health equity in a historically underserved area of east Tampa. On today’s After Hours, Dr Thompson speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the social, physical, and mental health care services the clinic provides, how care needs have shifted since COVID-19, and what community stakeholders should consider in prioritizing the health of individuals with limited income and resources.
Wellbeing Checkup: Multiple Ways to De-Stress
Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC, infection preventionist, registered nurse, and mother to 2 young boys is busy…and sometimes very stressed, especially the last couple of years with the COVID-19 pandemic. So how does she save herself from burnout, practice self-care, find herself again? She tells Infection Control Today®.
After Hours: Baking
Marc Bernstein, MD, discusses how baking became his go-to hobby outside of work and how it became a family activity.
After Hours: Incidental Comics
Publishing cartoons since his college days, Orthodontist Grant Snider balances caring for patients and publishing insightful cartoons online and collected in books. His web series Incidental Comics is the hub of his creative efforts, but he’s also written and illustrated children’s books and had his work published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, The Kansas City Star, and more. With his most recent book The Art of Living, Snider showcases the introspective nature and overall positive outlook that underpins his work.
Wellbeing Checkup: Education, Empowerment, and Support
How can we support our loved ones in active addiction? In this installment of Wellbeing Checkup, Alex Colyer, founder and president of The Albertus Project, discusses how we can help and empower our loved ones through their addiction and sobriety journey with compassion and support.
Wellbeing Checkup: Seeing the World One Trail at a Time
Jason Dinger, SVP of Strategy and Innovation at AmerisourceBergen, joins After Hours to discuss seeing the world one trail at a time.
After Hours: Promoting Exercise and Well-Being
In recognizing the importance of exercise on her physical and mental health, Shannon Burke, senior vice president and general manager of Health Systems, Synchrony Health & Wellness, maintains an active lifestyle through yoga, biking, and other sports that she loves. On today’s After Hours, Shannon speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the health benefits she’s gained through fitness, how its translated to her productivity both during and away from work, and why having fun and enjoying yourself is key in exercise.
Wellbeing Checkup: Burnout vs Happiness
Burnout has been a topic discussed at length over the last couple of years. However, what some might feel is burnout might actually be unhappiness within the medical field. Dr. Rebekah Bernard talks about the differences between professional burnout and the lack of satisfaction by physicians in their practice. She also discusses self-care strategies to help physicians avoid the former and help them maintain the latter to want to stay within their field.
Wellbeing Checkup: Cooking From Scratch
Nathan Allen, Senior Vice President – Healthcare Provider Solutions at Firstsource, discusses his love for the outdoors and how spending time with his family and furry friend outside in his Western New York hometown benefits his mental health and wellbeing. Nathan and his family also picked up cooking early in the COVID-19 pandemic to find something new and fun to do. They have continued to create recipes from scratch since. One of the many meals they make from scratch is homemade pasta and pasta sauce.
Wellbeing Checkup: Managing the Burden of Skin Conditions
Psoriasis and other skin conditions have been associated with quality of life and mental health issues among patients. Effectively managing the physical and psychological burden of these conditions requires therapeutic management, but exercise and other self-care activities can also prove important to achieve positive outcomes. On today's Well-Being Checkup, Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD, FAAD, chief medical officer of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on behavioral health risk factors for patients with skin diseases and nondrug-related strategies that may prove helpful in managing symptoms.
After Hours: Family
George Rafferty, President of Corporate Partnerships at AmerisourceBergen, shares his love of running, golfing, and above all else, chasing his grandchildren around the yard in his free time.
After Hours: Think Deeply, Think Well
Jack M. Gorman, MD, discusses his work at Critica, a nonprofit organization he co-founded that is dedicated to fighting misinformation and improving public understanding of science and health.
Wellbeing Checkup: Martial Arts to Destress
Dr. Alok Patel is one busy clinician. He is a physician, journalist, and producer, a special correspondent for ABC News, who regularly appears as an on-camera expert for several news outlets, and co-host of PBS/NOVA’s “Patentalogic” show, a digital series on the science of parenting. He is also a pediatric hospitalist at Columbia University, Stanford University, and the University of California, San Francisco. One of his ways to absorb the daily stressors of his very busy life? Martial arts, which he does whenever it is needed, including during the 4 minutes he has before a child is being helicoptered in from another location for emergency help.
After Hours: Dragon Boating
On this segment of After Hours, dvm360 rows through the world of Dragon Boating and how one veterinary professional stumbled upon an opportunity that became a passion and joy in her life.
After Hours: Travel, Yoga, and Meditation
Dr. Ihsane Hmamouchi discusses what first sparked her yoga and meditation journey, her adventures traveling the world, her favorite places to visit, and what she has planned for next.
After Hours: Keeping Fit
Dr. Corey Hartman discusses how he keeps fit when he’s not at the office, including hot yoga and tennis, and the exciting places he has taken his family to visit on vacation-and where they plan to go next!
After Hours: Building and Riding Motorcycles
Patrick I. Borgen, MD, dives into his passion for building and riding motorcycles.
Wellbeing Checkup: What's Your Self-Care Story?
M. Katherine Shear, MD, discusses her top self-care methods that help her beat burnout.
After Hours: Top Gun Pilot
Before Tom Cruise took his aerial exploits to the silver screen in the original Top Gun movie, Steve Schallhorn, MD, was a Top Gun pilot. He is a board certified and licensed ophthalmologist in private practice in San Diego, California, clinical professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco, Chief Medical Officer for Zeiss and chairman of the Optical Express Medical Advisory Board.
Wellbeing Checkup: Breaking Through Negative Feelings
Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Times spoke with Joanna Lewis from The Pharmacist’s Guide about keeping up with wellness, how to maintain physical and mental wellbeing, and breaking through negative feelings at work.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Key to Community Wellness
“Community involvement is really key to a sense of belonging and really feeding our soul as we think about maintaining our mental health.” In this installment of After Hours, Lauren Zuchman discusses BeWellPBC, as well as how maintaining our mental health is good both for individual mental health and for overall community wellness.
Wellbeing Checkup: Meditation for Maintaining Wellbeing
Abdelaziz Mohamed, MD, discusses how meditation allows him to stay aware of his thoughts and helps him understand himself better. He also notes how the practice may benefit patients with chronic diseases, including autoimmune diseases, regarding fatigue, pain, and general discomfort.
After Hours: Volunteering
Reneta Block, dermatology physician’s assistant, discusses how she gives back to her Chicago-area community by volunteering for several important charities; like helping dogs find new homes and people learn to take good care of their skin.
Wellbeing Checkup: Physician Coach Support
Physician Coach Support is a free resource that provides confidential, one-on-one peer support for clinicians. In this video, Physician Coach Support founder Diana Londoño, MD, discusses why she created this resource and explains how it can help clinicians.
Wellbeing Checkup: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Profession
On this episode of “Wellbeing Checkup,” Donny W. Suh, MD, finds his love for practicing pediatric ophthalmology grows stronger with each passing year. Suh credits his passion to finding purpose. He offers two tips to fellow physicians and his residents and fellows for managing the stressors of daily practice and for getting a good night’s sleep. He also shares his journey in a book called “Catching A Star,” with all proceeds going to a medical mission program.
After Hours: Up in the Air
J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, joins us to talk about his journey toward becoming a pilot. He describes the aircraft he’s flown and provides advice for fellow physicians who are looking to take to the skies themselves.
Wellbeing Checkup: Staying on Top of Mental and Physical Health
Tabby Khan, MD, MPH joins to share how she stays physically fit and mentally well while balancing her busy work life schedule.
After Hours: Football Fan
Along with practicing intellectual property law at Venable, Ha Kung Wong, JD, an advisory board member of The Center for Biosimilars®, is the host of a podcast called Football Garbage Time where he discusses all the latest news and updates in the NFL and fantasy football, as well as pop culture. On today’s After Hours, Ha Kung discusses what first sparked his love of sports, his future plans for the podcast, and his early predictions for Super Bowl LVII (57).
Wellbeing Checkup: Burnout Avoidance
Featured in this wellbeing segment are five up-and-coming healthcare leaders who were recently featured in Managed Healthcare Executive’s annual Emerging Industry Leaders series. In it, each healthcare leader was asked a number of questions with one in particular on how to avoid burnout. Respondents shared similar responses that tied to their wellbeing. For example, respondents avoided burnout by making time for self-care, spending time with family and friends, making time for their hobbies like tennis and more.
After Hours: Meditation and Reading
Abdelaziz Mohamed, MD discusses his personal meditation practice, the benefits of meditation, and the books he is currently reading and planning to read.
Wellbeing Checkup: Keep Your Feet On The Ground
Sabine Hazan, MD, Founder and CEO of Progenabiome, is an expert on the gut. Her lab led groundbreaking research on the relationship between COVID-19 and the gut, but she also believes that health, more specifically gut health, can be impacted by our relationship with nature and one another. Tune in as Dr. Hazan offers wisdom about holistic gut health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Creating a Healthy Workplace Environment
Linda Laskowski-Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN, recently presented during the 2022 Oncology Nursing Society Bridge on Creating a Healthy Workplace Environment. After her presentation, Laskowski-Jones, who is Editor-in-Chief, Nursing2022: The Peer-Reviewed Journal of Clinical Excellence Health, Learning, Research & Practice, sat down with Oncology Nursing News® to discuss discusses ways that nurse leaders can help their staff feel valued.
Wellbeing Checkup: Secondary Traumatic Stress
On this episode of “Wellbeing Checkup,” Angie Arora, MSW, RSW, veterinary wellness coach, educator & advocate from Toronto, Canada, explains that veterinary professionals experience especially high exposure to secondary traumatic stress as they work with both patients and clients. Arora describes that there is a gap on how to process the effects of such trauma and delves into the importance of self-regulation and how this can address this problem and promote well-being.
Wellbeing Checkup: Limiting Exposure
Katie Huffling, executive director of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments in Mount Rainier, Maryland, shares some advice on ways you can help your patients (and yourself!) become a more educated consumer and reduce the levels of toxic chemicals in your everyday products. The Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments is the only national nursing organization who focuses primarily on the intersection of health and the environment.
After Hours: The ReMissions
When Patrick Hwu isn’t leading research and clinical efforts as the president and chief executive officer of Moffitt Cancer Center, he is jamming out with fellow doctors as part of his band, The ReMissions. The group’s name symbolizes a clear mission at Moffitt Cancer Center: providing excellent care in the hopes of achieving cure in their patients. Hwu details his experience as a guitar and piano player, the teamwork that goes into performing alongside his fellow bandmates, and the diverse selection of genres he enjoys playing ranging from blues to Motown-styled songs. Above all else, Hwu emphasizes the number 1 rule he puts in place for himself, his bandmates, and anyone else who might be interested in picking up a musical instrument: to have fun.
Wellbeing Checkup: Ways to De-Stress
Audrey Friedman, MSN, RN, CLNC, Oncology nurse at UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, shares how she found her techniques to destress after a shift at the hospital. She also gives her advice to other health care workers to find their own methods to settle and find their center again.
After Hours: Gardening
Annie Lambert discusses how gardening provides her with joy and calm during breaks throughout her workday and helps to give her something to look forward to after work.
Wellbeing Checkup: Recognizing Stress as a Risk Factor
At the American Heart Association’s 2022 Scientific Sessions, a pair of studies leveraging data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis described the impact of work-related and financial stress on cardiovascular disease risk. While on-site at AHA 2022, Practical Cardiology sat down with study investigator Erin Michos, MD, of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, to learn more about the results of this study and how they underline the importance of mental wellbeing in holistic health.
After Hours: Hunting and Fishing
Patrick I. Borgen, MD, elaborates on his passion for hunting and fishing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mind-Body Therapies
Ariana Pelosci, assistant editor with CancerNetwork sat down with Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and past president of the Society for Integrative Oncology, to discuss how he focuses on his health. In the interview, Mao spoke about using meditation and other mind-body therapies to help center him and help to create a life-work balance.
After Hours: Holiday Traditions
Heather Jackson, MSN, APRN-BC, administrative director of Advanced Practice at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, shares her family’s holiday tradition of dressing up in costume to watch a screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation.
Wellbeing Checkup: Coffee Bean Sparking Creativity
In this episode of Wellbeing Checkup, Lawrence Steinman, MD, joins the show to share his inspiration for getting up in the morning to work and the secret to keeping a spark of creativity throughout the workday.
After Hours: Boosting Brain Health Through Music
“I find music is really a key instrument in regulating my brain health in all sorts of different ways.” In this installment of After Hours, Harris A. Eyre, MD, PhD, shares how listening to different types of music helps him both productivity and relaxation.
After Hours: Volunteering With the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons
Dr. William Nelson discusses his work with the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons, volunteering as a surgeon in several hospitals in Africa and helping to train local surgeons in the same kinds of procedures.
After Hours: Finding Leisure in Exercise, Whiskey, and Wine
Along with managing the day-to-day operations of a cancer clinic and advocating for value-based care delivery, Kathy Oubre, chief operating officer of the Pontchartrain Cancer Center in Louisiana, is a self-described “gym rat” who enjoys exercise at the gym and long hikes with her family. On today’s After Hours, Kathy speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the benefits she gains from her active lifestyle, as well as her growing collection of unique wines, bourbons, and whiskies that she shares with her husband, David.
Wellbeing Checkup: Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) in pregnant and postpartum women are severely underdiagnosed and undertreated. What can we do to help these patients? In this episode of Wellbeing Checkup, Anita Clayton, MD, of the University of Virginia and Nathan Bryson, PhD, of Reunion Neuroscience discuss PPD and MDD diagnoses in pregnant and postpartum patients, as well as the potential of more convenient, faster-acting psychedelic-derived treatments for PPD and MDD.
Wellbeing Checkup: Overcoming Burnout in Radiology
Radiologist Jonathon Lee, MD, shared insights from his experience on the insidious nature of burnout, emphasized the link between work-life balance and productivity, and discussed a recent partnership between the teleradiology service provider vRad and the behavioral health consultancy VITAL WorkLife to help promote well-being for vRad teleradiologists.
Wellbeing Checkup: The Mind-Skin Connection
Dermatology Physician’s Asssistant Renata Block talks about how clinicians can recognize the physical manifestations of stress in patients, and the advice she gives to patients about de-stressing (tips that she follows, herself)
After Hours: Voyage to Antarctica
Bartosz Chmielowski, MD, of UCLA, details his once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica.
Wellbeing Checkup: Walking Your Dog
Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, is an infection preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL discusses how she handles burnout herself by reading and walking her puppy. She describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected morale and burnout in her colleagues.
Wellbeing Checkup: Being Proactive vs Reactive
Sisters Michelle Pearlman, MD, and Amy Pearlman, MD, recently left their careers in academic medicine to start a private practice together. In this episode, they share why they made this move and emphasize the importance of self-care.
After Hours: Racing for Patients in the Boston Marathon
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Howard Weinstein trains and participates as a runner every year in the Boston Marathon as part of the Mass General Hospital Marathon team. For 25 years, he has been running alongside his patients to raise money in support of pediatric cancer care and research. Weinstein describes the origins of his passion for running, details his yearly training program, and recounts the long-lasting memories involving the personal triumphs of his patients in the marathon.
Wellbeing Checkup: Preventative Health
Preventative care is an important part of maintaining your health and wellbeing. Colleen Patel, PharmD shares her definition of preventative care, its importance, and her favorite ways to practice it. As a pharmacist and financial coach, Patel believes some of the best investments you can make are in your mental and physical health.
Wellbeing Checkup: Promoting Equitable Health Care
Recently appointed as vice chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) new Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Directors Forum, Loretta Erhunmwunsee, MD, a thoracic surgeon and assistant professor at City of Hope, speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care on advice she would give to resident doctors and other health care professionals just entering the health system in promoting health equity in their practice and managing marginalized communities.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Workforce Talent
Rebekah Martin, senior VP of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition at AstraZeneca, discusses recruiting talent in pharma, including finding and keeping the right talent, identifying and nurturing talent (students, specifically), and diversity in the workforce.
After Hours: Award-Winning Fiddler
Dr. Robin Downing talks about a fascinating musical talent she has—playing the fiddle! In fact, she even was named an award-winning old-time fiddler during her time in practice in Northern Wyoming. She details this experience along with other stories associated with her fiddle playing and how it has offered a source of joy in her life outside of vet med.
Wellbeing Checkup: Horseback Riding
Cindy Jackson, DO, FAAP, discusses staying physically fit through horseback riding. Jackson has been horseback riding since she was a kid and believes that people who start horseback riding as a child can continue doing so throughout their lifetime.
After Hours: Author of "Sharing the Covers"
Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses her the motivations behind writing her book, Sharing the Covers – A Couple’s Guide for Better Sleep, and what is currently known about sleep health in relation to the health of a romantic relationship.
Wellbeing Checkup: How to Help a Colleague in Emotional Distress
It is common for physicians to mask their emotional distress in front of colleagues and patients, making it crucial for clinicians to be on the lookout for signs of distress among their peers, according to Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness and practice management. Dr. Bernard shares common signs of emotional distress to be aware of, discusses how to start a dialogue about mental health with a colleague, and offers 3 suggestions for physicians on connecting with peers and caring for their own wellbeing.
After Hours: Author of "Untangled"
“I have noticed that many people are tangled in a very dysfunctional cycle of trauma either as individuals, families, or communities.” In this installment of After Hours, Omar Reda, MD, discusses Untangled, his 5-component model of care that he uses to help individuals in communities around the world heal from trauma.
Behind the Science: Behind Careers in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Times sat down and asked numerous doctors in the field of ophthalmology what they wish they had known when they started out their career.
After Hours: Poems, Pans, and Pedals
Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO and cofounder of Aledade, talks about #HealthPolicyValentines and his strong interests in poetry, cooking, bicycling, and hiking.
After Hours: Chess
Phil Borman, DSc, CChem, FRSC, Director & Senior Fellow at GSK, discusses professional chess playing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
This segment talking about the health impact of being on a plant-based diet. Author Denise Stegall, who wrote the book: "Healthy Living, Happy Life- A Practical Path to Finding the Healthy Lifestyle that Works for You", discusses how to implement a plant-based diet, offers some resources on finding recipes, and the ancillary benefits associated with being on a plant-forward diet such as aiding with climate change.
After Hours: Art Collecting
Stephen Silberstein, MD details his passion for art collecting.
After Hours: Oil Painting and Mindful Art
Tracey McGrath, PharmD, created Bliss Arts Co. after spending over 18 years in retail pharmacy. She became a mindful art coach who provides resources for women to use mindfulness techniques and meditation in their art practice to keep out judgement of themselves and their work. She also created a course designed specifically to help women create more calm and peaceful awareness in their lives using mindful art.
After Hours: Rock and Roll Optometrist
Mile Brujic, OD, has always loved music. From getting his first guitar after earning good grades in high school to rocking out with his band in the mean streets of Bowling Green, Ohio, Dr. Brujic has found that music makes him a better caregiver.
After Hours: Wildlife Photographer
Carl Palazzolo, DVM, shares tales from his expeditions including the animals and native people he’s met, life lessons he’s learned, and insights into snapping the perfect photo.
After Hours: Urologist and Photographer
Photography has been a source of fascination for urologist Scott Lundy, MD, PhD, since childhood. He discusses his lifelong passion for photography and the parallels it has with practicing medicine.
Wellbeing Checkup: Living a Satisfying Life
Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, chief of the Division of Oncology and Hematology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and co–editor-in-chief of the journal ONCOLOGY, discusses how she combats stress and burnout, the importance of living a rich and satisfying life outside of work, and how she and her colleagues maintain a healthy work-life balance.
After Hours: Innovation and Social Impact
Radiologist Tobias Schifter, MD, discussed his multicultural background, a driving mission to increase understanding and unity among people of different religions, and his work as CEO of the Israel Latin America Network (ILAN), a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and inspiring innovation and social impact in the Latin American community.
Wellbeing Checkup: Put Down the Phone
Registered dental hygienist and consultant Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, MAADH, advises dental professionals on how just a small lifestyle change like going for a walk rather than scrolling on the phone can have lasting positive change.
After Hours: The Love of Flying
Urologist Walter Chiles, MD, FACS, discusses he and his wife’s mutual love of flying, how he became a pilot, and where he likes to fly.
Wellbeing Checkup: Three Tips for Physician Self-Care
Tosin Smith, MD, a glaucoma specialist with Glaucoma Associates of Texas in Dallas, shares 3 self-care tips that fellow surgeons may find helpful for managing work-life balance, burnout, and physician wellness.
After Hours: Channeling the Healing Power of Nature
Harris A. Eyre, MD, PhD, shares how outdoor activities like running, hiking, forest walking, mountain biking, and traveling help him relax, manage stress, and channel creativity.
After Hours: Fitness
Ahmed Elghawy, DO, discusses his passion for weightlifting, hiking, and running, the benefits of exercise he’s personally experienced, and the fitness recommendations that he gives to his patients.
After Hours: Love for Walking
Patricia Hunt, BS, MS, PhD, discusses her love for being out in the environment. Along with biking, hiking, and yoga, Hunt frequently goes out for walks.
Wellbeing Checkup: Speaking Up for Care-Seeking Behaviors
Vannessa Davis, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, discusses the importance of encouraging African American individuals both within and outside the medical professions who have mental health struggles to seek the care they need.
After Hours: Three-Day Eventing
Andi Davison, positive change agent with Flourish Veterinary Consulting, shares her passion for the equestrian sport, three-day eventing. She explains how the sport works, life lessons it’s taught her, plus describes the one-of-a-kind bond she has with her beloved horse and teammate, Boston.
Wellbeing Checkup: Travel, Fashion and Pickleball
Tina Alster, MD, FAAD discusss how she actively avoids getting burned out at on the job by focusing on her other passions: travel, fashion, and her new found hobby: pickleball.
After Hours: Taylor Swift Concerts
Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, and his daughter, Elyssa Kim, have bonded by traveling to Taylor Swift concerts and attending multiple shows.
After Hours: Competitive Distance Running
Brian Culley, the CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics, discusses his passion outside of therapeutic development: competitive distance running. Culley shared his background and career in distance running, the benefits he gets from competing, how he fits it into his daily schedule, and his advice for those seeking to give distance running a try.
After Hours: The Tabla
When he’s not seeing patients, ophthalmologist Rahul Pandit, MD, enjoys playing an Indian classical percussion instrument called the tabla. He also enjoys performing for and with others, and playing the twin hand drums at the Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine affords Dr. Pandit the opportunity to mix his passion for medicine and music into one.
After Hours: Finding Inspiration as an Author
Andrew Lam, MD, retinal surgeon, author, assistant professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School discusses the inspiration for his four published books and the impact writing and becoming an author has had on his life. Lam encourages collogues thinking of writing a book to do so, as he explains just how much joy he felt while writing his. Writing is a great way for Lam to express his passion for history and medicine.
After Hours: Leaving Judgment Behind in Music
Dean Quick, MT-BC, a board-certified music therapist at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, breaks down his passion for musical expression. He describes his background as a drummer for his middle school band, discusses the musical artists that have most influenced his style, and offered advice to anyone who wants to pursue music as a creative hobby. When it comes to making music, Quick emphasizes the importance of leaving “judgment behind” and learning to enjoy creating for the sake of creating.
After Hours: Competitive Tennis & Breakdancing
Max S. Chiu, MD, has played competitive tennis since he was a child and now uses it as a way to stay active. A newer hobby is his break dancing.
After Hours: Competitive Body Building
Along with owning a mobile veterinary service, another defining part of Dr. Donita McCant’s character is being a competitive body builder. She explains how she finds fulfillment in this sport and how it has taught her many valuable life lessons.
After Hours: ECG Works of Art
Lindsey Ball, MD, works as an emergency medicine physician in a community hospital during the day and afterward she turns copies of ECGs into works of art.
Wellbeing Checkup: Finding Humor
Ernest R. Gelb, DO, the 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association discusses how clinicians are faring and why humor can be beneficial for clinician wellness.
After Hours: Scuba Diving
Andrew N. Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN, discusses his passion for scuba diving and his “Underwater With Dr. Andrew” YouTube channel.
After Hours: The Suffering Artist Studio & Gallery
Sarah Swanson, an artist and registered nurse with City of Hope Atlanta, joins Oncology Nursing News® to discuss her art studio and gallery, The Suffering Artist. Swanson has been a nurse for 13 years, but her love of art and creating began at a very early age.
Wellbeing Checkup: Yoga & Meditation
Jeffery Neul, MD, PhD, the director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, and professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, talked about how he takes care of his wellbeing in his practice. He also shared some self-care tips for clinicians who want to provide quality care for their patients and quality work in their research.
After Hours: How to Lead Your Family Business
Julie Charlestein is the President and CEO of Premier Dental Products Company which develops, manufactures and distributes innovative dental consumables and devices for oral health professionals worldwide. She is the first woman and the fourth generation of the Charlestein family to lead the company, which was founded by her great grandfather, Julius Charlestein, in 1913. Julie also is the author of the book “How To Lead Your Family Business,” which recently made The Wall Street Journal Best Seller List.
After Hours: From the Boardroom to the Stage
Hanns-Christian Mahler, Chief Enablement Officer at ten23 health, discussed going from the boardroom to the stage.
Wellbeing Checkup: Decompressing by Plogging
Vi Nguyen, MD, discusses how picking up trash on the beach helps her decompress from the day-to-day life of a pediatrician. While it’s a great way to get away from the stresses of her job, it is also a great way to help the environment, something Nguyen is passionate about.
After Hours: Amusement Parks
Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, infection preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, shares how she enjoys exploring the many exciting attractions of her home state, from theme parks to zoos.
After Hours: Motorcycles
J. Curtis Nickel, MD, discusses his passion for collecting vintage motorcycles and refurbishing them, nuts to bolts, so that he can take motorcycle trips internationally.
After Hours: Dentist & Race Car Driver
Todd Snyder, DDS, FAACD, joins to share his story of accidentally finding his way into race car driving, and what he loves about the sport.
After Hours: Yoga Instructor
Cecelia Koetting, OD, spends her days practicing as an optometrist in Denver, Colorado, but she spends her nights and weekends on the mat, practicing yoga and teaching at community events.
Wellbeing Checkup: Self-Assessing for Burnout
Colin P. West, MD, PhD, talks with Scott A. MacDiarmid, MD, FRCPSC, about self-assessing for burnout.
After Hours: Exploring the Great Barrier Reef
Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, shares the details of a recent trip to Australia he and his wife took to explore The Great Barrier Reef.
Wellbeing Checkup: Mental Health Maintenence
Lisa Arkin, MD, goes into detail about the ways that she encourages patients and clinicians to approach mental health struggles in the world of pediatric dermatology, citing the attitudes and mindsets that are the most ideal approaches to psychological stress.
After Hours: Artwork for Postpartum Trauma and Healing
Urogynecologist S. Abbas Shobeiri, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACS, CMPE, discusses how he came to create paintings depicting postpartum trauma and healing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Saying No
Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD, MSc, assistant clinical professor of medicine at UC San Francisco, discusses the importance of a healthy work-life balance, the difficulty and necessity of saying ‘no’ when needed, and how she strives to achieve a balance between optimism and realism when speaking with patients about their treatment.
After Hours: Running
Urologist Joshua J. Meeks, MD, PhD, discusses how he took up running and how he feels it helps in his professional career.
Wellbeing Checkup: Facing That Big Goal
Ophthalmologist Mia Woodward, MD, MSc, addresses the mental challenges and emotions that often accompany a big goal. As a clinician-scientist and certified life coach, Dr. Woodward outlines the process of defining a big goal, understanding why a goal hasn’t been done yet, and accepting the goal.
After Hours: Punk Rock DJ
Suzanne Shelton is the founder of The Shelton Group, the oldest public relations and marketing firm working exclusively in the dietary supplements and natural products industry. By day, Suzanne champions the natural products industry and advocates for best practices. But by night, she is a DJ, specializing in punk rock and 80s new wave music.
After Hours: Juggling 101
James Amos, MD, discusses his journey of learning how to juggle—and demonstrates with a few tricks.
Wellbeing Checkup: Being Present
Kristina Collins, MD, of Austin Skin Physicians in Austin, TX, founded a practice, launched a skin care product line, and remains family oriented. The double-board certified dermatologist also prioritizes enhancing her techniques and expanding knowledge at conferences and meetings, so what is her strategy? Collins delves into the importance of being present in the moments you have control over and making self-care a priority on the road.
Wellbeing Checkup: Improving Clinician and Workplace Wellness
Tom Campbell, MD, chief clinician wellness officer at Allegheny Health Network, talks about clinician burnout before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, misconceptions around burnout, success stories from AHN’s wellness program, and more.
After Hours: Fulfillment in Volunteering
Emre Seli, MD, discusses his experience volunteering with medical organizations.
Wellbeing Checkup: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of following the major principles of sleep hygiene for restful sleep.
After Hours: Koi Fish
Dr. Vernard Hodges, the co-star of the popular television show, Critter Fixers, shares his passion for aquatic veterinary medicine and how it relates to his love for caring for koi fish.
After Hours: The Rise of SuperMouth
SuperMouth, the pioneers of the first-ever dentist-invented oral care systems for kids, recently launched its latest film, "The Rise of SuperMouth.” Orthodontist Dr. Kami Hoss, the brainchild behind SuperMouth, runs one of the leading group dental practices in the country specializing in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and parent dentistry. He uses super hero-themed offices, comic books and movies to promote good oral health for children and their parents.
After Hours: 12 Rounds
Andrew Foy, MD, takes a deep dive into his relationship with boxing from the multiple roles he’s played from his time in the gym to being a ringside physician and, now, co-owner of King’s Promotions.
Wellbeing Checkup: Finding Happiness in Stressful Situations
Priya Pandya-Orozco DNP, RN, CIC, PHN, Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, O’Connor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Health System, talks about her strategies for maintaining both emotional and physical health while in a demanding job, and how she can continue to do so when she returns home.
Wellbeing Checkup: Engaging with Positive Areas
Urologist Amanda C. North, MD, talks with host Scott A. MacDiarmid, MD, FRCPSC, about engaging with positive areas of focus at work and at home.
After Hours: Cleaning up the Beach, Planet, and Mind
VI Nguyen, MD, explains how she has turned her passion for helping the planet into a fun hobby on social media.
Wellbeing Checkup: Hospitality for Everyone
Debbie Boone explains how excellent hospitality doesn’t have to be just for patients—veterinary professionals can give each other hospitality just by checking in with team members and seeing if anyone needs extra help. Excellent hospitality also creates better relationships with clients, allowing for appointments to go more smoothly. This all promotes better wellbeing at work and improving emotional intelligence.
After Hours: MayhemTom
Tom John, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, deputy director of the medical oncology service at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Australia, makes music under the name MayhemTom in his spare time. He recently released his debut LP, The Art of Flying While Falling, and spoke about his experiences making music as a practicing oncologist.
After Hours: Hiking
Sophia Kamran, MD, shares stories about her hiking trips with her husband, friends, and dogs.
After Hours: Ballroom Dancing
Ryane Englar, DVM, DABVP, shares her passion for ballroom dancing.
Wellbeing Checkup: Taking Breaks
Sandra Jee, MD, MPH, explains what helps her relax, check-in and keep going on a day-to-day basis as a professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York.
After Hours: Managing Memory
Andrew Budson, MD, professor of neurology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, discusses his journey as an author in writing books to help people in managing their memory and even shares some advice on how to remember better.
Wellbeing Checkup: Keeping Momentum With Exercise and Diet
Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), discusses the importance of regular, daily exercise, detailing his workout schedule and routine he keeps to 5 days a week. He also explains how he avoids meat and keeps to a pescatarian diet outside of special events. Through these efforts in diet and exercise, Anderson explains it becomes easier to maintain his overall wellbeing.
After Hours: Taking to the Seas
James Phelps, MD, discusses his hobby of sailing and some intriguing similarities between sailing and treating mood disorders.
Deep Dive: Into Volunteer Veterinarians and Amici Cannis
Marian Schenk, DVM, details her travel experience to Ecuador with the non-profit organization Amici Cannis and the Tufts International Alumni Student Service Program. During her time volunteering, she was able to offer sterilization, vaccination and other veterinary treatments, but also educate the people about the humane treatment of animals. All this while mentoring a current Tufts veterinary student and providing continuing education for local veterinarians.