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In honor of Nurses Week, Dr. Renee Thompson takes a heartfelt detour from the usual Coffee Break episodes to deliver a special message to nurses everywhere. Renee reflects on why we chose nursing in the first place – not for convenience, but for compassion, courage, and heart. She shares powerful stories from her keynote, Celebrate Nurses: Human by Birth – Hero by Choice, including a beautiful reminder about finding the good – and beauty – in others, even on the hard days. Tune in for a celebration of nursing, laughter about how nurses’ lives differ from other professions, encouragement to reconnect with your "why," and inspiration to keep finding the beauty around you – and in yourself.

What happens when a nurse blends clinical experience with cutting-edge technology? You get innovation that actually works for the people delivering care. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Dr. Kelly Aldrich, Professor of Nursing Informatics and Director of Innovation at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and founder of Mindful Immersive Nursing Demonstration Lab, shared her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a pioneer in nursing informatics, driven by her desire to improve clinical workflows and reduce errors through technology. Her work led to innovations like automating vital sign documentation and creating smart rooms, all rooted in listening to nurses’ real frustrations. At the Center for Medical Interoperability, she tackled medical device integration and helped advance the use of a unique nurse identifier to quantify nursing contributions and improve patient outcomes. At Vanderbilt, she now leads initiatives like prescribing immersive technologies for nursing education, using VR, AI-driven avatars, and even mindfulness tools to enhance learning and well-being. Across all her efforts, she emphasizes the importance of nurses driving the adoption of technology that truly supports their thought flow, care environments, and professional growth. Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Kelly Aldrich as she shares how nurses can lead the way in designing tech that improves outcomes, supports learning, and transforms care environments!

Whether it's the civil rights movement, marriage equality or even seatbelt laws, community organizing is how change happens in America. In this encore episode, Dr. Tony Iton shares a masterclass in how social, political and economic power shape health outcomes and how to meaningfully shift those dynamics when it matters most. Tony argues that reinvigorating democracy at the community and local level is where we should be doubling down. This episode was impactful when it was first released but is even more relevant and timely now.We discuss:The ABC’s of health for all: agency, belonging and social contractsHow California communities applied this framework to dramatically change school climate and reduce suspensionsThe role of narrative in shaping policy choices towards belonging or exclusionTony digs into why power matters in health:“We're talking about essentially community-level power, what we refer to as community agency, and we basically theorized that if we could build social, political and economic power in a critical mass of people in 14 low-income communities that have documented health disparities, that we could improve the health status of those populations over a 10-year period…  We weren't thinking that there was something that we needed to do to people. In other words, it wasn't like increasing access to healthcare or, you know, enhancing the quality of public health education. This was fundamentally about unleashing the power of communities to [determine how resources are distributed].“Relevant LinksRead about our UC Berkeley School of Public Health Social Impact Fellows (Tony included)Learn more about the California EndowmentVisit Dr. Tony Iton’s websiteRead Dr. Tony Iton’s “Understanding How Health Happens – Your Zip Code is More Important Than Your Genetic Code” by Dr. Tony Iton, MD, JD, MPH and Robert K. Ross, MD.Order “Advocacy for Public Health Policy Change: An Urgent Imperative” which is co-authored by Dr. Tony ItonAbout Our GuestDr. Tony Iton is a Social Impact Fellow and lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. He was the Senior Vice President of Programs & Partnerships at The California Endowment from October 2009 to June 2024.Prior to his appointment at The Endowment, Iton served from 2003 as both the director and County Health Officer for the Alameda County Public Health Department. In that role, he oversaw the creation of an innovative public health practice designed to eliminate health disparities by tackling the root causes of poor health that limit quality of life and lifespan in many of California's low-income communities.Iton also served for three years as director of Health and Human Services and School Medical Advisor for the City of Stamford, Connecticut. Concurrent to that, he also served as a physician in internal medicine for Stamford Hospital's HIV Clinic. In addition, Iton served for five years as a primary care physician for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.Iton's varied career also includes past service as a staff attorney...

From Nurse to Health Tech Founder: Sergey Vasilenko on Predictive Scheduling, Nurse Burnout, and Healthcare Access In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart interviews Sergey Vasilenko, a former bedside nurse who became a health tech entrepreneur and co-founder of In-House Health—a startup using predictive scheduling technology to combat nursing shortages and reduce nurse burnout. Sergey shares how his clinical background shaped his path into healthcare innovation and why transferable skills from nursing are critical in building tech solutions that actually work for frontline professionals. Rosa and Sergey explore the urgent need for preventive healthcare strategies, the rising importance of mental health awareness in nursing, and how mobile healthcare units can bridge gaps in healthcare access for underserved communities. They also discuss how strategic healthcare funding can support nurse-led solutions and improve patient outcomes. Key Takeaways: Nurses have valuable skills that translate into effective health tech leadership. Predictive scheduling platforms like In-House Health help solve the nurse staffing crisis. Supporting nurses’ mental health is essential to reduce burnout and improve retention. Investing in preventive care lowers long-term healthcare costs. Mobile health clinics expand access to care in rural and underserved areas. Nurse-led innovations are key to driving equity and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Clinical insight is a powerful tool in developing technology for better patient care. Whether you're a nurse, health tech founder, or healthcare leader, this episode offers real-world insights on how to bridge the gap between clinical care and innovation. Connect with Sergey:           https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-vasilenko/      Learn more about In-House Health:           ⁠https://www.inhouse.health/⁠      Follow Rosa Hart on your favorite social media platform @NurseRosaSpeaks For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro, and The Lou Review.

On episode 513 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, in celebration of Nurses Week 2025, Keith interviews Jennifer Johnson, BScN RN, the author of Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Nursing Career. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Jennifer discuss the role of nursing intuition, how to learn to trust your gut as a nurse, the science behind intuition, and why she chose to write a book and dedicate herself to teaching nurses how to get in touch with, and trust, their inner "Spidey Sense". Jennifer Johnson is a wife, mother of two, and dedicated Registered Nurse based in Ontario, Canada. With sixteen years of experience working in emergency rooms across northern and southern Ontario, she has witnessed the heartbreak, drama, bullying, and life-or-death moments that define ER nursing. Her career, marked by resilience and compassion, took a profound turn during the pandemic, a time that tested not only her skills, but also her spirit. Connect with Jenn Johnson: Rx for Growth Instagram TikTok LinkedIn⁠ Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Nursing Career on Amazon Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

Acorai is pioneering non-invasive cardiac monitoring technology that combines multiple sensors and machine learning to transform heart failure management, making critical pressure measurements accessible and continuous.

Social connection is more than a feel-good concept—it’s a cornerstone of community resilience and public health. In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, Dr. Thomas Cudjoe of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine discusses the science behind social ties, how isolation undermines both individual and community well-being, and what it takes to build stronger, more connected neighborhoods. Join us for a conversation that sheds light on the power of human connection to foster healthier, more resilient communities. REFERENCES: Cudjoe TKM, Boyd CM, Wolff JL, Roth DL. ⁠Advance care planning: Social isolation matters⁠. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 April. Cudjoe TKM, Kotwal AA. ⁠Social distancing amid a crisis in social isolation and loneliness⁠. J Am Geri Soc 2020 May 20. Cudjoe TKM, Roth DL, Szanton SL, Wolff JL, Boyd CM, Thorpe Jr., RJ. ⁠The epidemiology of social isolation: National Health & Aging Trends Study⁠. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2020 Jan 1. Cudjoe TKM, Selvakumar S, Chung S, Latkin CA, Roth DL, Thorpe Jr., RJ, Boyd CM. (2021). ⁠Getting under the Skin: Social isolation and biological markers in the National Health and Aging Trends Study⁠. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Golden SH, Cudjoe TKM, Galiatsatos P, Brownlee D, Flanagan E, Crews DC, Maruthur N, Brown M, Ashby A, Hellmann DB, Knox T, Anderson ME. ⁠A perspective on the Baltimore Freddie Gray riots: Turning tragedy into civic engagement and culture change in an academic department of medicine⁠. Acad Med. 2018 December.

Have you been told everything is "normal" but you're still not pregnant? You're not alone! This episode breaks down why unexplained infertility is often a lazy diagnosis, and what underlying issues may actually be going undiagnosed, like endometriosis, thyroid dysfunction, or sperm quality. In this episode, Dr. Tara Harding explains why “unexplained infertility” is often a missed diagnosis and what you should really be testing for. Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠   ⁠LEARN⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠JOIN⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠Tara's Instagram 

Fidelia Cascini is Digital Healh expert engaged by the Italian Ministry of Health on European and national initiative. She recently wrote a book on secondary use of data in healthcare, read it here: Secondary Use of Electronic Health Data Public Health Perspectives, Use Cases and Challenges https://link.springer.com/book/10.100... This conversation covers the categorization of electronic health data, the importance of distinguishing different data types, and the potential applications and challenges in digital health. We also explore healthcare systems' digitalization, patient data privacy, the European Health Data Space (EHDS), and future public health perspectives. Learn about patient-generated data, clinical trials, and the significant role of digital health advancements in shaping the future of healthcare. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbSCXUhIDZ8 Show notes: 01:08 Diving into Different Categories of Health Data 01:35 Discussion on Secondary Use of Data in Europe 02:16 Call for Listener Feedback 03:07 Starting the Interview with Felia Kini 03:36 Importance of Distinguishing Data Types 04:38 Challenges in Using Different Data Sources 06:38 Real-World vs. Clinical Trial Data 07:19 Patient Preferences and Medication Adherence 09:31 Most Suitable Data for Secondary Purposes 10:32 Patient Generated Health Data 11:53 Discussions Among Health Ministries 13:09 Trustworthiness and Integration of Digital Tools 17:45 Patient Reported Outcomes in EHRs 19:35 European Health Data Space (EHDS) 29:55 Patient Control Over Data 33:47 Barriers to EHDS Success 37:13 Public Health Perspectives and Global Changes 40:14 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 42:20 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

Fidelia Cascini is Digital Healh expert engaged by the Italian Ministry of Health on European and national initiative. She recently wrote a book on secondary use of data in healthcare, read it here: Secondary Use of Electronic Health Data Public Health Perspectives, Use Cases and Challenges https://link.springer.com/book/10.100... This conversation covers the categorization of electronic health data, the importance of distinguishing different data types, and the potential applications and challenges in digital health. We also explore healthcare systems' digitalization, patient data privacy, the European Health Data Space (EHDS), and future public health perspectives. Learn about patient-generated data, clinical trials, and the significant role of digital health advancements in shaping the future of healthcare. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbSCXUhIDZ8 Show notes: 01:08 Diving into Different Categories of Health Data 01:35 Discussion on Secondary Use of Data in Europe 02:16 Call for Listener Feedback 03:07 Starting the Interview with Felia Kini 03:36 Importance of Distinguishing Data Types 04:38 Challenges in Using Different Data Sources 06:38 Real-World vs. Clinical Trial Data 07:19 Patient Preferences and Medication Adherence 09:31 Most Suitable Data for Secondary Purposes 10:32 Patient Generated Health Data 11:53 Discussions Among Health Ministries 13:09 Trustworthiness and Integration of Digital Tools 17:45 Patient Reported Outcomes in EHRs 19:35 European Health Data Space (EHDS) 29:55 Patient Control Over Data 33:47 Barriers to EHDS Success 37:13 Public Health Perspectives and Global Changes 40:14 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 42:20 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events