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In this special episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, hosts Ben Plumley and Yvette Raphael share the exciting news of Yvette receiving the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They discuss the significance of African women's involvement in clinical trials, particularly the Global Advisory Board’s active participation in the design of trials of new long acting injectables for HIV prevention - particularly the groundbreaking way pregnant women were, for the first time, able to continue to participate in these studies. They also delve into the current challenges faced by global health initiatives, the impact of private and governmental organizations, and the crucial role of mental health and advocacy in combating HIV. The episode addresses the ongoing impact of US funding cuts on global HIV services and the importance of maintaining global solidarity and support for effective HIV prevention and treatment. Yvette emphasizes the need for accessible, affordable HIV prevention methods and the ongoing advocacy required to ensure these advancements reach those who need them most. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Breaking News: The AAAS Breakthrough Award 01:44 Yvette Raphael's Journey and Achievements 03:15 The Purpose and Echo Trials 04:16 Community Involvement and Advocacy 07:46 Challenges and Triumphs in HIV Prevention 10:59 Accountability vs. Advisory Boards 16:58 Ensuring Accessibility and Affordability 22:30 Impact of Funding Disruptions 31:32 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support 33:31 Conclusion and Final Remarks Join the Conversation How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform 
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This episode features a conversation between Dr. Cynda Rushton, Lauren Geiling, BS, ADN, RN, and Rachel Robinson, BSN, RN, CCM, DNP-S, about the recently released film project, "Harnessing the Promise of Nursing." Both Lauren and Rachel participated in the film and shared their takeaways from the experience and what they hope nurses and health care workers take away from it. "Harnessing the Promise of Nursing" is a short film that promotes a new narrative about nursing, builds community and support networks, and invites nurses to rekindle a sense of joy and fulfillment that is an integral part of their irreplaceable work, created by Dr. Cynda Rushton and the R3: Resilient Nurses Initiative team, in conjunction with the iDeas Lab at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. Watch the full film here: https://nursing.jhu.edu/faculty-research/research/centers/r3/harnessing-the-promise-of-nursing-film/

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Guest: Jissy Cyriac, M.D. In this episode, guest Jissy Cyriac, M.D., will walk us through the complexities of menstrual health by comparing a normal menstrual cycle with the key causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause. Recognizing the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and endometrial hyperplasia. Plus, we’ll highlight essential buzzwords, the gold-standards and helpful ways to help solidify understanding of key aspects of gynecologic health for menstrual cycles, abnormal uterine bleeding causes, and menopause. By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to: Differentiate the normal menstrual cycle versus causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause. Recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for a few of the abnormal uterine bleeding causes including endometriosis, adenomyosis, and endometrial hyperplasia. Identify BUZZ words, gold standards, and helpful ways to remember components of the normal menstrual cycle, abnormal uterine bleeding causes, and menopause. Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Connect and listen with Mayo Clinic Podcasts | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

Welcome back to Rural Health Today!  This episode is the second installment of our series, Rural Health & Maternity Care, and we’re talking with Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, about maternal mental health.  Although this topic has been gaining attention in the past few years, many moms in America do not receive any help for their mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  Adrienne is here to share her perspective and insight as a leader in this field of healthcare. Learn more about our show at ruralhealthtoday.com.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media!https://x.com/RuralHealthPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media!https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/   Follow our guest on social media!https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-griffen-9668523b/ https://www.mmhla.org/https://www.facebook.com/MMHLA2/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maternal-mental-health-leadership-alliance/ https://www.instagram.com/mmhla2/ 

May 8, 2025: Dr. Susan Ibanez, CIO of Southeast Georgia Health System, discusses the challenges and opportunities of being the organization's first-ever CIO at her health system. What does it look like to build the CIO role from the ground up? How do you balance addressing technical debt while simultaneously driving digital transformation at a smaller health system? Ibanez also offers valuable insights on the importance of professional certifications, networking, and the evolving role of the modern CIO—no longer just a tech job, but requires business acumen, strategic vision, and financial expertise.   Key Points: 06:18 Community and Regional Challenges 10:25 Addressing Technical Debt and Cloud Strategies 15:29 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity 18:34 AI and Future Technologies 21:24 Professional Development and Certifications 24:14 Advice for Aspiring CIOs   X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Chris Pymble from Graphics et al., Dr Bhavesh Patel from Queensland Children’s Hospital, and Dr Brent Richards from Gold Coast Hospital. They dive into why good communication in healthcare is such a big deal and how it affects patient care and system efficiency.Key Takeaways:• Effective communication is crucial in healthcare, impacting not just patient outcomes but also the efficiency of healthcare systems.• Current systems often result in fragmented communication due to lack of integration, stressing the need for streamlined processes.• Digital tools, including AI, can personalise patient information, making healthcare communication more effective and accessible.• Making sure patients get what's going on involves changing up how doctors communicate, using visuals, and translating information when needed.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet-ups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

Discover how personalized treatments crafted with cultural sensitivity and cutting-edge science can enhance patient outcomes and how collaborations in tech and advocacy can pave the way for earlier, more effective cancer interventions.

Featuring articles on high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, M. tuberculosis infection, type 2 diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, and lymphoma; a review article on the chemistry of food; a case report of a man with weight loss, weakness, and anorexia; and Perspectives on the dismantling of foreign-assistance efforts, on the crushing weight of nonclinical demands in primary care, and on the last dose. Supplement to the New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 392, No. 18.

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

In this episode we're sharing the highlights from our recent interview with Carol Steinberg, whose children’s book, Come Grandpa Meow, Let’s Fly, adds a much-needed resource for families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia. A Personal Story Sparked by Loss Carol’s journey began more than 25 years ago, during her own father’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. She originally wrote the book as part of her grieving process, but it wasn’t until she’d spent years working at both local and national Alzheimer’s organizations that the story truly found its shape. The finished book beautifully balances respect, understanding, and connection for readers young and old. Empowering Children & Families One thing that sets Carol’s children’s book apart is its focus on empathy, understanding, and practical intergenerational activities that help children stay connected with loved ones living with dementia. As Carol says, “We need to bust the stigmas. We need the world to know that people with dementia are still people. They're still your loved ones. They may act differently—and I hope I show that in the book.” For Adults, Too Although written for children (ages 5 to 9, but suitable for older readers too!), this book is just as impactful for adults. As Vicki Tapia, AlzAuthors acquisitions editor, noted, the story “helps explain and cope with the changes that are happening [to a loved one].” Plus, the activities at the end offer concrete, research-backed ways that families can nurture connection. Recommended by the Experts Don’t just take our word for it—Come Grandpa Meow, Let’s Fly comes with glowing endorsements from field leaders like Teepa Snow, Dr. Daniel Potts, and people living with dementia, who praise its realism, sensitivity, and stigma-busting power. Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, parent, or grandparent, Carol’s book is a gentle guide to fostering compassion, understanding, and lasting memories—no matter where you or your loved one are on the dementia journey. After the Podcast Purchase “Come Grandpa Meow, Let's Fly" Read Carol's AlzAuthors blog post Learn about the Moderators Marianne Sciucco Christy Byrne Yates About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here. Thanks for listening. We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org Want to be on the podcast? Here’s what you need to know We’ve got merch! Shop our Store

In this solo episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares the inspiration behind his new book, Prevention Over Prescription, and why now is the time to shift from reactive to proactive care. Drawing from his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. K challenges the healthcare system’s overreliance on treatment and underinvestment in prevention. He unpacks five essential pillars of wellness—purpose, nutrition, movement, stress management, and community—and explains how these can reverse chronic disease and improve lives. This episode empowers listeners to take ownership of their health and join the movement to transform our healthcare system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Guest: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS In this episode, along with host/guest Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS, we will discuss benign, inflammatory breast conditions. We will cover how to differentiate between common issues such as mastitis, breast abscess, fat necrosis, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia. We’ll walk through the key signs and symptoms to watch for and explore how each condition is diagnosed and treated. This episode offers valuable insights into these non-cancerous yet very important conditions. By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to: Differentiate the benign, inflammatory breast conditions including mastitis, breast abscess, fat necrosis, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia. Recognize the signs and symptoms for benign, inflammatory breast conditions. Summarize the diagnosis and treatment options for benign, inflammatory breast conditions. Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Connect and listen with Mayo Clinic Podcasts | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

After losing both her sister and a close friend to cancer in the same year, Carissa Rollins knew she couldn’t stay where she was. As CIO of UnitedHealthcare, she had scale and power, but not proximity to the technology that might have changed those outcomes. So when the call came from Illumina, a company pioneering genomic sequencing, she listened. And then she leapt. In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Carissa shares how grief reshaped her career and how purpose—not title—has always been her compass. She talks candidly about what it means to walk away from the “biggest job of your life” to chase deeper impact, and how she’s now using her insider knowledge of the payer system to open doors for patients who would otherwise be left out of the genomic revolution. Carissa also reflects on the turning points that built her leadership style—from writing a three-page letter to fight for a promotion, to insisting on coaching even when her boss said she didn’t need it. She’s quick to credit the mentors who pulled her forward—but equally passionate about pulling others up behind her. “Why are you sitting in the back?” she recalls asking one young woman. “Your voice is important.” Now at Illumina, she’s helping her teams think critically about how AI can reduce burnout—not by cutting jobs, but by removing outdated, burdensome processes and freeing people to do more meaningful work. It’s a nuanced, systems-based view that resists the hype and centers on impact. You’ll also hear Carissa speak on: Why she sees restlessness as a sign it’s time to grow The alarming drop in women in tech—and what we can do about it How the Grand Canyon Conservancy helps her stay grounded (and where she thinks tech could help the parks) What it really takes to make space at the table—and why women can’t afford to close the door behind them This conversation is full of hard-earned wisdom, honest reflections, and a fierce belief in using every ounce of power to move others forward. Chapters 03:52 Overcoming Restlessness & Seeking New Challenges 10:05 Impact, Market Access & Personal Fulfillment 14:59 AI’s Role in Operations & Efficiency 15:53 Inspiring Young Women in Technology 17:38 Challenges & Setbacks for Women in Tech 19:52 Empowering Advice for Future Leaders Guest & Host Links Connect with Laurie McGraw on LinkedIn Connect with Carissa Rollins on LinkedIn About Illumina Connect with Inspiring Women Browse Episodes | LinkedIn | Instagram | Apple | Spotify This episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw was recorded at the WBL Summit, a leadership, networking, and professional development conference for WBL members that takes place each spring. WBL is a network of 1500+ senior executive women in healthcare who convene to share ideas, make valuable connections, and solve business challenges. WBL’s mission is to connect and support our members in advancing their careers and impact on our industry.

Beyond the Hospital Walls: Ensuring Safety, Security & Equity in the "Care Anywhere" Era As care delivery expands beyond traditional hospital settings, critical questions emerge: How do we safeguard patient safety and cybersecurity in decentralized care? What does it take to ensure equitable access to high-quality care for all? In this episode of HITea with Grace, Grace Vinton sits down with Laura Rogers, Senior Director of Healthcare Strategy at SHI International, to explore how the "Care Anywhere" model is reshaping healthcare. They discuss:  The Driving Forces – Why home-based care is gaining momentum  Tech & Infrastructure – The IT backbone needed to support remote care  Key Challenges – From cybersecurity risks to reimbursement barriers  The Gender Impact – How this shift affects women, who often balance their own health with caregiving duties What innovations are making "Care Anywhere" possible? What hurdles remain? Tune in for insights that could redefine the future of care delivery!  Brought to you by the HIT Like a Girl Podcast and HITea with Grace – amplifying women’s voices in health IT.