Shows
Get ConnectedFor National Caregivers Day on February 20: Self Care for Caregivers from MJHSAccording to AARP estimates, 26% of NYC residents are caregivers to a spouse, family member, or other loved one. Ahead of National Caregivers Day on February 20, our guest is Aisha Picott, social work care manager at Elderplan/HomeFirst, part of the not-for-profit MJHS Health System to talk about self-care for caregivers. MJHS has many free resources on their website, and bite-sized videos on their YouTube Page, covering on a wide range of questions and topics for caregivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-1615 min
Autumn Is HereDealing with Grief on Valentine's DayValentine's Day can be a emotional time for caregivers. Dealing with the loss of someone you cared for, for months, or years can be difficult.Today we speak with Tamaiiko Singleton , A Hospice Bereavement Counselor , at MJHS Health Systems. She shares information about how we can help families and caregivers who are dealing with the loss of their loved one especially through Valentines Day. A holiday that is about celebrating love. Listen to Autumn is Here, Episode 154, and learn how you can help ease the anticipation of emotions that valentine's day can bring up.
2026-02-0819 min
Get ConnectedMJHS on Music Therapy for Dementia Patients and Memory CareHow does music connect to people even with dementia, and allow them to connect with memories that they might not otherwise recall? Our guest is Dr. Kendra Ray, a renowned expert and the dementia program director of the not-for-profit MJHS Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. MJHS is the last not-for-profit Jewish nursing home, providing short-term, subacute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. For more, visit mjhs.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-0514 min
KVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, November 6, 2025Major upgrades in the works for Morrilton Municipal Airport; Morrilton Junior High School awarded for high ranking in academic growth; SCCSD earns "B" letter grade from state; Conway County Care Center opens Christmas shop; Maroon and Gray basketball set for tonight; we visit with Jessica Moore and Tiffany Brown from MJHS about their Veterans Day Assembly.
2025-11-0624 min
BearTalkS8 E1: Halloween Costumes & DECAToday's Podcast: Liz Warren and Makayla Vong-Quan review their favorite celebrity Halloween costumes and their favorite MJHS Trunk or Treat costumes and decorations. Club Highlight: DECA with Ellie AdamsScriptwriters: Ellie Adams, Taylor Montsion, Makayla Vong-Quan & Liz WarrenPodcast Producers: Luke JudkinsPodcast Editor: Luke Judkins
2025-11-0507 minKVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, October 9, 2025Four to be recognized as lifesavers at Petit Jean State Park; UACCM, Perry County to get TAP Grants; Conway County Fire Department offers Fire Prevention Month tips; Conway County Cleanup winding down; Adelaide Club getting ready for annual Angel Tree effort; MJHS Recognized for improvement on ATLAS test; MHS volleyball wins conference matches; MJHS puts perfect record on the line at Greenbrier; we visit with Sacred Heart Coaches Kyle Duvall and Daniel Johnson.
2025-10-0927 min
Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingThe Joy of Music in Dementia Care with Dr. Kendra Ray✨ When words fade, music still speaks—and heals.For our season finale, we are honored to welcome Kendra Ray, PhD, MBA, MPH, MT-BC, LCAT, Chief Research Officer at CaringKind. Dr. Ray shares her inspiring journey of falling in love with music and discovering its profound role in healing. She offers practical ways music can ease agitation, lift depression, spark joy, and restore connection, reminding us that sometimes the smallest tools can transform even the hardest moments. Music brings joy, comfort, and connection into the caregiving journey, renewing the spirit of bo...
2025-08-1840 min
KVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, March 4, 2025Betty Thines of Morrilton recognized on her 107th birthday; DOGE lease terminations impact NRCS office in Conway; Portal opens for Education Freedom Accounts; MJHS Beating the Odds; FUMC of Morrilton to hold pancake supper; state tournament basketball begins today; we talk with Michael Frazier and Austin Foshee from TOLM Group.
2025-03-0422 minKVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Monday, February 3, 2025Perryville Chamber applying to Main Street Arkansas to become part of Downtown Network; Extension Service to hold 'Best Care' program for childcare providers; MJHS Quiz Bowl qualifies for state; MHS boys avenge their only conference loss with big win over Clinton.
2025-02-0317 min
Morton MUSE & NewsMs. D'Alfanso, Owen Riesberg, and the MJHS Cross Country State ChampionshipSend Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you.Ms. D'Alfanso is the Cross Country coach for Morton Junior High School. Her team recently won the state competition, highlighting her success as a coach and the accomplishments of her athletes. She plays a key role in shaping the young runners, guiding them both physically and mentally to perform at their best. Owen secured 4th place at the state competition, helping to lift his team to a championship. He shares some of his physical preparations prior to the season, his race mindset, and his favorite super he...
2024-11-0859 min
KVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Monday, October 14, 2024Local law enforcement to once again raise money for 'Shop with a Cop' holiday program; South Conway County School Board to meet tonight; junior high math teacher at MJHS recognized; ATU's new president makes inaugural address; UACCM Nursing accepting applications for 2025 program; Morrilton football improves to 6-0 for the first time since 1979; we talk with Morgan Zimmerman of Main Street Morrilton.
2024-10-1424 minKVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, October 3, 2024Arkansas Goat Festival set for this weekend in Perryville; lawsuit filed regarding marijuana measure; 'Heed the Call' event planned for domestic violence awareness; local jobless rates decline, reversing three-month trend; Angel Tree now accepting applications; MHS volleyball starts second half of conference season; MJHS football seeking first win; MHS football goes to Alma with a perfect record; we talk Debbie Flowers and Jess Nelson about Morrilton Fall Fest, set for Oct. 12.
2024-10-0328 minAutumn Is HereMedicare / Medicaid : Your Questions Answered.Today we welcome Mr. Frank Polanco from MJHS Healthcare Systems. He is going to answer some question that the audience has asked concerning Medicare and Medicaid. These questions are about various issues that confuse some people going through this process. Mr. Polanco gives clear understanding of each issue to assist people in their healthcare journey.
Please watch Autumn is Here Eps 106
#seniorcommunity #caregivers #seniorlife #aging #seniors #mjhs01
2024-09-2217 minKVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, August 27, 2024Morrilton Police make arrest in pharmacy break-in; Election officials draw for ballot positions; Conway County Quorum Court to review request from city to add voluntary tax for Parks and Rec; Conway County Fair Pageant winners; MHS volleyball, MJHS football to open seasons tonight; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.
2024-08-2725 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionMind Body Medicine - a new and old frontierMind Body Medicine is fascinating but has been poorly understood over the years. I believe it is more important to try to understand better now more than ever as we are surrounded by medically unexplained symptoms and non-communicable symptoms and diseases. In this episode I look at the origins and theories behind it as well as link to the evidence in the show notes.Links:The Holmes-Rahe Stress scale: https://www.mindtools.com/avn893g/the-holmes-and-rahe-stress-scaleThe effectiveness of mind-body medicine (narrative): https://journals.lww.com/mjhs/full...
2024-05-2417 min
Get ConnectedMJHS on Music Therapy and Dementia CareHow does music help people with dementia connect and find calm, and what role can it play in dementia care? Our guest is Dr. Kendra Ray, a renowned dementia expert and the Dementia Program Director of the not-for-profit MJHS Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. MJHS is the last not-for-profit Jewish nursing home, providing short-term, subacute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. For more, visit mjhs.org.
2024-05-0614 minAutumn Is HereThe Benefits of Hospice Care for Your Love One.Today we speak with Nayo Akowe , the Clinical Director of MJHS Hospice.
She shares insight into the world of hospice care. Many people do not know that the comfort of hospice care is available to them for 6 months in the last days of their love one's life. This service is covered by medical insurance and offers much needed service in this difficult time. Listen to episode 93 of Autumn is Here to learn more about a services that is available to you, through hospice care, in your time of need.
#mhjs #aarp #caregiver #agefriendly #seniors #hospicecare
2024-04-2123 minAutumn Is HereMedicare or Medicaid, What are my Options?Understanding your benefits is very important. We've asked Frank Polanco from Elderplan Home First to explain the differences between Medicare and Medicaid. He explains the different parts and clarifies the your options.
If you've wonder what the difference is between part A, B, C, D then this episode is for you.
Please watch this episode of Autumn is Here and learn more about Medicare and Medicaid.
@mjhs #Medicare #Medicaid #healthcare
2024-03-3116 minAutumn Is HereIt's Time : Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment PeriodDid you know you can change your Medicare plan? Today we are speaking with Frank Polanco who is the Senior Vice President of Health Plan Growth at Elderplan with MJHS Health Services. He's here to talk to you about Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period.
Right now there is a window of opportunity to change your plan. The dead line is March 31. Mr. Polanco give you the information you need to make an informed decision on your plan.
If you want to change or need some clarity about your options you may reach out to MJHS Elderplan. at www.elderplan...
2024-02-1814 min
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl ScoutsEP 125 Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy Bringing History Outside Girl Scout Gold Award Munster Indiana History project and patchFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Dorothy shares how she was inspired by her involvement in the Munster Junior Historical Society and how she created seven trail signs that highlight different aspects of Munster's history. Dorothy's favorite sign focuses on women in history. She also discusses her collaboration with the Munster Historical Society to ensure historical accuracy. Tune in to learn more about Dorothy's impactful project. More from Dorothy: I started Girl Scouts in Kindergarten as a Daisy. This will be my 13th year as a Girl Scout. Girl Scouts has provided...
2023-12-1419 min
2023-11-0721 minAutumn Is HereMedicare: Valuable Information for Older AdultsMedicare is an important benefit for older adults but many people don't know their options. As any other healthcare benefits there are lots of information needed to make the best selection for your life and lifestyle. Frank Polanco of MJHS Eldercare division gives us valuable information to help us understand the choices we can make. Every year you can change your plan. The election period is between Oct 15 and Dec 7. Mr Polanco shares his knowledge with us to make this process smoother.
Listen to episode 72 of Autumn is Here and get valuable information to help you navigate the medicare...
2023-10-1516 min
Mr. Wellbrock's NeighborhoodAround MJHS Episode 2We get to know some football players and all about the Hope Squad with Ms. Beelman
2023-10-0612 minMr. Wellbrock's NeighborhoodEpisode 1 of Around MJHSThis is episode one of the brand new Around MJHS Podcast. Our goal with this new pod is to keep the MJHS community up to date on all things MJHS. We hope you enjoy!
2023-10-0210 minAutumn Is HereSupporting Men and AgingThe better we understand each other, the better we can care for each other. This episode is about us getting a glimpse into some concerns of men and aging. Sometimes we take things for granted, for example, it's the same for men and women. Sometimes we accept things because we feel helpless to do anything about it. Maybe if we had a better understanding of what men go through when they age we could serve our fathers, brothers and uncles better.
Though it is natural to for men to age, what is really happening in the body and mind...
2023-07-3026 minAutumn Is HereMovement: The Importance of Physical TherapyDuring the course of our lives our body will age. Many of us will have conditions that may make a doctor prescribe Physical Therapy. Physical therapy is physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, exercise to treat conditions that limit the ability to move or do physical activity.
Rosemarie Ho is a Physical Therapist at MJHS. She shares information on how physical therapy can help aging adults in various ways from just standing up and sitting down to breathing exercises for COPD patients. Rosemarie also works within her community by translating important health information to the American Asian Pacific...
2023-05-2819 minAutumn Is HereMusic For the Mind: Memory CareToday we speak with Marion Kaiser from MJHS who is a Creative Arts Therapist. She works with people who have memory challenges. She uses music to connect to dementia patients. Music can be a tool that takes them to a familiar and pleasant place. It can be used to calm them when they get frustrated or overwhelmed. If can spark their language sensors and allow them to express themselves through song. Music can also give a caregiver a way to engage their love one .
There is also a study that MJHS offers that caregivers can join to learn more...
2023-04-1614 minAutumn Is HereNurse Patel Gracefully Explains Hospice CareNurse Kundan Patel joins us today. She is the Nurse Team Manager for MJHS Hospice. She defines the difference between Palliative care and Hospice care. She explains how important and useful Hospice care can be. We tend not to want to think about the end of life in a positive way. It is an important time for family to share in this moment but it also helps to have a medical team there to guide you in what's expected from a medical standpoint. Nurses are comforting and knowledgeable and they can help you and your family through this difficult time...
2023-03-0514 minBearTalkS5 E16: Glory to UkraineToday's Podcast: Aryan Pandey speaks with Anastasia and Mark, two Ukrainian students at MJHS, about their perspective on the war in Ukraine.Host: Aryan PandeyPodcast Producer: Luke Judkins
2023-02-2308 minAutumn Is HereEnd of Life Doula: Planning for Your Last Days.Life is made up of so many different aspects. Death is one of them. I know we would like to avoid this reality but it will happen eventually , so why not talk about it. More important , let's prepare for the ultimate. Family planning includes preparing for your last days. This is so important in keeping peace among the family. It is important to understand the wishes of the person who is ill and also to understand how hard it may be on your love ones. Sometimes we may need help to get to a comfortable place with death. This is w...
2023-01-0826 minBearTalkS5 E8: Veterans' DayInterviewing SGM Clark about MJHS MC JROTC program: Everett Ackley and Kim TarverWhat is Veteran’s Day and Interview with Kaitlyn Stake: Kim Tarver.Weekly Update: Everett AckleyHosts: Everett Ackley and Kim Tarver.Scriptwriter: Paige Blackwell and Aryan Pandey.Podcast Producer: Kim Tarver. Podcast Editor: Luke Judkins.
2022-11-1024 minAutumn Is HereDr. Brown Explains Palliative CarePalliative Care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious complex and often terminal illnesses. This treatment can aid in helping those with serious illnesses ease their pain, in addition to your medicine. There are so many ways Palliative care can help someone who's suffering with an illness, live a better quality of life. Listen as Dr. Tartania Brown from MJHS Health Services explains this amazing caring service.
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2022-09-2522 min
Boomers TodayWhy Hospice? Why Now?Miryam Rabner is the Cultural Sensitivity Liaison & Outreach Coordinator for MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born and raised in Switzerland in a multilingual family. She is a graduate of Yeshiva University (B.A.) and the City University Graduate Center (M.Phil.). A resident of Riverdale, NY, she has worked in this field in Manhattan and the Bronx for the past 16 years.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com
2022-06-3027 min
Catch ‘Em UpEp 26. Commercial FishingWe're taking you into the commercial fishing world with our first guest, Josh, whose dad got both him and Scotty D. fishing for money right out of high school. They're sharing what goes into commercial fishing, the catch, profit, and chaos that would unfold on these trips.
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2022-03-1131 minBearTalkS4 E6: Veteran's Day, Morgan Snead & Our Favorite Movies and AlbumsHost Molly Harris and Host Yirga Habtu talk about their favorite albums, songs and movies of all time. Podcast Producer Olivia Bentley also interviews Mr. Kooper, both an MJHS teacher and a U.S. Army veteran in celebration of Veteran's Day. BearTalk also recognizes Morgan Snead's college signing with Cumberland U's volleyball team and gives you your weekly update to keep you in-the-know!Credits: Hosts, Molly Harris & Yirga Habtu; Special Guests: Mr. Kooper & Morgan Snead; Scriptwriter, Paige Blackwell; Podcast Producer, Olivia Bentley; Podcast Editor, Luke Judkins.
2021-11-1114 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareConsent to Care: The Why, When, and What -- Pauline Lesage, MD, LLMThis podcast discusses the complexity of obtaining an informed consent, especially in the context of the patient lacking capacity.
2021-08-1159 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CarePalliative Care and the Post-Stroke Patient -- Mara Lugassy, MDThe purpose of this podcast is to enhance knowledge of the role of palliative care in managing complications of stroke.
2021-08-1159 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareManagement of Nausea and Constipation in Advanced Illness -- Pauline Lesage, MD, LLMThe goal of this podcast is to review the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of nausea and constipation, two common symptoms in advanced illness.
2021-08-111h 06
Grace United Methodist ChurchMJHS Criminal Justice Class Hosts Cyntoia Brown @ Grace UMCOn December 8, 2019, The Criminal Justice Class from Mount Juliet High School hosted Cyntoia Brown at Grace.
2020-12-161h 06
Potter TimeEarly Fall Season Updates with a sprinkle of MJHS Baseball Action!In this Season 2, Episode 2 Ryan & Eric dig in to the early IHSA Fall season, touch on some MJHS Baseball action and contemplate how the condensed sports seasons might play out this year and rolling in to next years fall seasons.
2020-09-0111 minBearTalkS1 E21: BearTalk Honors Veterans and Active Service!Join us in this episode of BearTalk, where with sit down with Sergeant Major Clark to talk about his service in the marines, MJHS's JROTC program and how to support veterans! Also, we review today's events and speak with a couple of students who have or have had close relatives in active duty. Enjoy and have a Beary great day! Credits: Hosts, Destiny Mizell and Mallory Roberts; Special Guest, Sgt Major Clark; and Podcast Editor and Producer Luke Judkins.
2019-11-1113 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareProfessor's Rounds: Integrating Palliative and Critical Care -- J. Randall Curtis, MD, MPHThe purpose of this podcast is to increase your understanding of the principles and practices that facilitate high quality primary and specialty care in the ICU and review the existing evidence for specific approaches to integrating palliative care in the ICU.
2019-10-1458 minBearTalkS1 E4: BearTalk's Artist Spotlight Featuring Evan ReavisIn this episode of Bear Talk, we shine the Monday Artist Spotlight on MJHS alumnus Evan Reavis, a freshman at Belmont University. He shares his passion for music, what life was like being a part of MJHS's award-winning choir, and how the choir has impacted his life professionally and personally even past high school. Also, we give you a quick rundown of what to be expecting this week. Enjoy and have a beary great day! Credits: Host, Cole West; Special Guests, Evan Reavis; and Podcast Editor Luke Judkins.
2019-09-2310 minBearTalkS1 E2: BearTalk's Weekly News and Lifestyle BriefingIn today's BearTalk, we discuss the future Green Hill High School and ask MJHS juniors about their thoughts on transferring. We also discuss Friday night's Wilson Central Football Game, The Candle Station in Mount Juliet, and much more. Credits: Hosts, Destiny Mizell and Mallory Roberts; Sportscaster, DeAndre Dartis; Special Guests, Emma Harris, Mia Agee, and Sofia Nelson; Advertising Broadcaster, Cole West; and Podcast Editor Luke Judkins.
2019-09-1806 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareA 75-year-old man with CHF, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and frequent falls after medication change -- Michael Zablow, MD
The purpose of this podcast is to analyze how polypharmacy can cause falls and other side effects in the elderly.
2019-09-1130 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareAn 89-year-old woman with increasing weakness, declining function, and weight loss -- Michael Zablow, MD
The purpose of this podcast is to discuss the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of frailty in the geriatric population. The presentation will use discussion of clinical cases to illustrate a practical clinical treatment approach aimed at improving the patient’s symptoms and quality of life.
2019-09-1128 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareA 62-year old man with chronic kidney disease, insomnia and dysthymia -- Mara Lugassy, MDThe purpose of this podcast is to enhance the knowledge of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in the palliation of a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD)with symptoms of insomnia and dysthymia.
2019-09-1132 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareA 45-year-old woman with locally extensive cervical cancer, chronic pain, and a history of IV drug use -- Martin Grossman, MDThe purpose of this podcast is to enhance the knowledge of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in the palliation of cancer-related pain in a patient who has a history of IV drug abuse.
2019-09-1128 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareProfessor's Rounds: Ensuring the Delivery of High Quality Care Throughout the Cancer Trajectory -- Jennifer Temel, MDThe purpose of this podcast is to understand the importance of symptom management and communication about prognosis and end-of-life care preferences in patients with advanced cancer and the role that palliative care can play in addressing these important aspects of cancer care.
2019-08-141h 00
ConnectME PodcastMay 2019: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness MonthMariemont City Schools celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with the ConnectME Podcast.
0:00 - Open
2:14 - Tricia Buchert, Director of Student Services
6:10 - Vicki Zaya, MHS Freshman/Sophomore Counselor
9:45 - Amy Skinner, MJHS Counselor
13:43 - Suzie Lehman, ME Counselor
2019-05-2300 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care2018 Update of the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care: Process and Outcomes -- Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, CHPNThis palliative care podcast reviews the National Consensus Project Guidelines, 4th edition, released in 2018.
2019-02-1259 min
A Good EndEpisode 6: Death & Dying: Our Stories & The Lessons We’ve Learned Along the WayHow do you speak to a loved one who is nearing death? What do you say when a terminally ill patient or family member asks “Why?” How do you plan for your own version of “A Good End?” Rabbis, chaplains, a bereavement counselor, a social worker, and a teenager share their stories and they lessons they’ve learned. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Ang Santos Music by Brett Higgins’ Atlas Revolt and Midwood. Courtesy of Chant Records Rabbi Richard...
2018-10-1830 minA Good EndEpisode 5: Judaism and the Right to DieWhat does Judaism have to say about the right to die? A majority of traditional and contemporary Jewish sources prohibit assisted suicide as well as passive euthanasia - i.e. withholding care. Learn how rabbis, hospital chaplains, and doctors help patients accept the realities of their illnesses and find peace in their final days. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Ang Santos Music by Brett Higgins’ Atlas Revolt and Midwood. Courtesy of Chant Records. Rabbi Charles Rudansky, Director of...
2018-10-1818 minA Good EndEpisode 4: Hospice and HymnsMany people believe that hospice is about helping someone die. Hospice care providers will tell you that it is actually about helping someone live. Music therapy provides hospice patients and their families with social, spiritual, and emotional support and has been proven to help decrease pain perception. Listen to music therapist, Meredith Ferrel’s home visit with Albert, a hospice patient with lymphoma, and to the music they create together. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Ang Santos Music by Ey...
2018-10-1818 minA Good EndEpisode 3: Jewish Tradition and End of Life CareThe Jewish values of prolonging life, but not prolonging suffering come face to face with modern technologies such as artificial nutrition, hydration, and intubation. In this episode, a rabbi, doctor, social worker, and biomedical ethicist discuss the ways they help patients and families navigate the difficult issues that arise toward the end of life. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Karen Michel Music by Eyal Talmudi Quintet, Jessica Lurie, Brett Higgins’ Atlas Revolt, John Lee, Sandcatchers, and The Modulators. Courtesy of...
2018-10-1822 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareWhat Matters Most to Those with Serious Illness -- Amy Berman, RN, LHD, FAANWe live in an aging nation and world. More people will experience serious illness, and it is possible to help people live well in the face of serious illness, get the care they want, and avoid the care they don't want.
2018-06-141h 00MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareCultural Sensitivity to Improve Patient-Family Experience -- Martin Grossman, MDThis podcast focuses on aspects of care influenced by cultural values and beliefs.
2018-04-051h 00
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareInterdisciplinary Case Conference: An 83-year-old woman with dementia and weight loss -- Russell K. Portenoy, MD, et al.This podcast will describe the interdisciplinary assessment and management of a complex patient with advanced dementia and weight loss, who is facing a decision to withdraw or withdraw and restart artificial nutrition.
2018-02-271h 00
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareProfessor's Rounds: Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Delirium in Palliative Care -- Eduardo Bruera, MD, FAAHPMThe purpose of this podcast is to provide education to clinicians on the frequency, clinical presentation, contributors, assessment, and management of delirium in the palliative care setting.
2018-02-271h 00MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareInterdisciplinary Case Conference: COPD, Dementia, and a Distressed Family -- Russell K. Portenoy, MD, et al.The purpose of this podcast is to describe the interdisciplinary assessment and management of a complex patient with advanced pulmonary disease and dementia, with a focus on the patient and family as the unit of care.
2018-02-271h 00
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareProfessor's Rounds: Embracing the Complexity of End-of-Life Care: What Advance Directives Are Not Enough? -- Joan M. Teno, MD, MSAt the end of this podcast, the participant will appreciate that advance directives are important, but not sufficient to change end-of-life care. Rather, complex interventions are needed that are aimed from the individual to the state government.
2018-02-2754 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareInterdisciplinary Case Conference: Pain and Substance Use Disorder in a Complicated “Survivor" -- Russell K. Portenoy, MD, et al.The purpose of this podcast is to describe the interdisciplinary approach to the assessment and management of chronic pain in a patient with an indolent cancer and a history of substance use disorder.
2018-02-221h 00
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareNurses Transforming Hospice and Palliative Care -- Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAANThis podcast aims to inspire nurses working in a palliative and hospice care system to take a leadership role in transforming care in the direction of the Quadruple Aim.
Triple Aim includes a focus enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs and is widely accepted as a compass to optimize health system performance. Yet nurses and physicians and other members of the healthcare workforce report widespread burnout and dissatisfaction, which are associated with lower patient satisfaction, reduced health outcomes, and possible increased costs.
2018-02-141h 00MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareInterdisciplinary Case Conference: A 76-year-old Man with Progressive Renal Insufficiency -- Russell K. Portenoy, MD, et al.The purpose of this podcast is to describe both evidence-based practice and collaborative practice undertaken by a professional team--physician, nurse, and social worker--providing ongoing care for the patient with severe and progressive renal dysfunction.
2018-02-1458 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareOncologic Emergencies for the Palliative Care Specialist -- Seema Varma, MDThe purpose of this podcast is to facilitate ongoing learning for early recognition, diagnosis, and management of oncologic emergencies in the palliative care setting.
2018-02-1451 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareIntegration of Palliative Care into Emergency Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities -- Tammie E. Quest, MDThis podcast educates health care professionals about the role of palliative care in the emergency department (ED).
2018-02-131h 00
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareImproving Serious Illness Conversations Through Tools, Training, and Systems Changes -- Susan Block, MDThis podcast provides a basic understanding of a multicomponent intervention that is designed to assure universal access to serious illness conversations for all patients can benefit.
2018-02-1358 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareSelf-Care for Nurses: Staying in Balance -- Lisa Rosenzweig, PhDThe purpose of this webinar is to increase nurses’ awareness of 1) the risk for compassion fatigue and burnout when caring for palliative care and hospice patients and their families, and 2) the self-care strategies used to avoid the risks.
2017-03-3056 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CarePalliative Care: Changing the Health Care Landscape Through Emerging Models -- Russell K. Portenoy, MDThis podcast will define specialist palliative care, provide a status report on palliative care programs in the U.S., and describe the emergence of community-based palliative care as a key event in the reform of the health care system.
2016-03-1043 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareCreative Arts Therapy: Restoring Communication and Relatedness -- Lucanne Magill, DA, LCAT, MT-BCThe purpose of this podcast is to inform learners about the ways Creative Arts Therapies can improve communication and relatedness in patients with advanced illness and their families, and to enhance understanding about the role of the Creative Arts Therapist within interdisciplinary teams.
2016-03-1045 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareOpioid Therapy in the Medically Ill: Side Effect Management -- Ebtesam Ahmed, PharmDThe purpose of this podcast is to discuss strategies to minimize adverse effects of opioids, such as dose reduction, symptomatic management, opioid rotation, and changing the route of administration, in patients who receive opioid analgesics for pain management.
2016-03-1058 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareGrief and Bereavement -- Alessandra Strada, PhDThe purpose of this podcast is to enable learners to increase their knowledge of the types of grief, and the assessment and management of grief and bereavement in order to provide better care to patients and their families.
2016-03-1045 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareRecognition and Management of the Imminently Dying -- Russell K. Portenoy, MDCare of the imminently dying patient is a “best practice” of specialist-level palliative care. This podcast describes the physiological changes that occur in the period prior to, and during, active dying; clinically useful indicators and measures for predicting imminent dying; and clinical strategies that are important in the management of patients at the end of life.
2016-03-1050 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareMusic Therapy Strategies for Symptom Management -- Lucanne Magill, DA, LCAT, MT-BCThe purpose of this podcast is to inform you about the use of music therapy strategies to assist in the treatment and management of symptoms.
2016-03-1042 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareUnderstanding Existential Distress and Meaning-Oriented Therapies in Patients with Advanced Illness -- E. Alessandra Strada, PhDThe purpose of this podcast is to explore the constructs of existential distress and meaning in advanced illness. Elements of existential psychology and psychotherapy will be reviewed to facilitate an understanding of the topic.
2016-02-2243 minMJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CareAssessment and Management of Anxiety and Depression in Advanced Illness -- E. Alessandra Strada, PhDThe purpose of this podcast is to review the clinical manifestation of anxiety and depression in patients with serious and advanced illness across the continuum of care, including assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning.
2016-02-1159 min
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative CarePain Assessment and Cultural Diversity -- Lara Dhingra, PhDThe goal of this presentation is to provide a better understanding of culture-specific factors and their impact on pain experience to guide pain assessment, and to highlight strategies for pain measurement in diverse populations with advanced medical illness.
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