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After Hours: Passion for Baking

November 18th 2021

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

November 18th 2021

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: Fitness as Meditation

November 17th 2021

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.”

Wellbeing Checkup: Maintaining Mental Wellness

November 16th 2021

Oncology experts discusses the importance of maintaining mental wellness, and what they do to unwind from work and other stressors.

After Hours: Traveling Together to Capture the Perfect Shot

November 16th 2021

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.

After Hours: Passion for Movies

November 15th 2021

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.

Wellbeing Checkup: Recognize Stressors

November 11th 2021

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 Fitness

November 11th 2021

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: Wellness As A Mindset

November 8th 2021

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: Veterinary Leadership Book Club

November 8th 2021

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: Mental Wellbeing for the Holidays

November 4th 2021

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: Radio Host, Art Collector, Advocate

November 4th 2021

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: Do Something You Love

November 3rd 2021

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: In the Friendly Skies

November 3rd 2021

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: Managing Hard Days

November 2nd 2021

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: Passion for Sailing

November 2nd 2021

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.

Second Opinion: The Importance of Exercise

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November 2nd 2021

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 CrossFit

November 1st 2021

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.

After Hours: Emergency Medicine Musician

October 28th 2021

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.

Wellbeing Checkup: Give Yourself a Break

October 27th 2021

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: The Magic of Storytelling

October 27th 2021

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.

Behind the Science: Behind Urologists Favorite Scary Movies

October 27th 2021

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: DJing at Sci-Fi Conventions

October 26th 2021

Marwan Bukhari, MBBS, PhD, joins After Hours to discuss his hobby of DJing at Sci-Fi conventions.

After Hours: Spooky and Supernatural

October 25th 2021

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.

Wellbeing Checkup: Positive Affirmations

October 8th 2021

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.

Wellbeing Checkup: Staying on Track

October 7th 2021

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.

After Hours: Preparing for Boston Marathon

October 7th 2021

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.

After Hours: Love of Photography

October 6th 2021

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.

Inside the Practice: Inside Bond Vet’s Halloween Festivities

October 6th 2021

Halloween is coming up! To get in the spirit, Brooke Goldstein, marketing manager from Bond Vet, describes festivities that will occur at the practice.

Wellbeing Checkup: Appreciating Weekends

October 5th 2021

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.

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