Becoming Immune Confident

How can individuals with hEDS find comprehensive care and support?

Join us as we dive into the world of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) with Dr. Sarah Cohen Solomon, a specialist in pediatric and adolescent medicine at PRISM Spine & Joint. Discover the importance of appropriate accommodations for students with hEDS, the impact of connective tissue disorders on academic performance, and the empowering role of education in promoting upward mobility. Gain insights into the evaluation process and modalities used in treating hEDS, while exploring the need for collaboration and empathy within the medical community. This episode sheds light on the experiences of individuals with hEDS and highlights the significance of understanding and supporting their unique needs within educational settings.

Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss out on gaining valuable insights into Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) with Dr. Sarah Cohen Solomon.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE

-Dr. Sarah & Ehlers-Danlos
-What is Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos?
-The hEDS Diagnostic Checklist
-Semmelweis Effect
-Modalities in Treating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
-If you can't connect the issues. Think connective tissues
-Navigating the School System's Accommodation with EDs
-Connecting with Dr. Sarah and PRISM

ABOUT DR SARAH COHEN SOLOMON

Sarah Cohen Solomon, MD, is a general pediatrician at PRISM Spine and Joint, where she treats kids and teens with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome and related conditions such as dysautonomia/POTS, MCAS, spinal instability, and chronic pain. This interest stems from her own lifelong experience with hEDS. Dr. Cohen Solomon seeks to bring high quality, nuanced, and sensitive care to children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as raise awareness for these conditions. She is also an advocate for disabilities rights, especially for children and adults with disabilities that affect school and education.

CONNECT WITH DR SARAH COHEN SOLOMON

Website → https://prismspineandjoint.com/ 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/stcohen112 

RESOURCES
The hEDS Diagnostic Checklist → https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/heds-diagnostic-checklist/ 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

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How can compassion revolutionize patient care?

Join us as we delve into the transformative power of compassion in medicine with Dr. Kara Pepper, a primary care Internist and coach. Discover how Dr. Pepper's telemedicine practice and her insights on diet culture, undoing harm, inclusivity, and trust-building are reshaping the landscape of patient care. Explore the generational perspectives on burnout, the importance of rest and recovery, and Dr. Pepper's journey to achieving work-life balance. Get ready to be inspired and join the movement of healing as a community in this enlightening episode.

Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss out on the inspiring conversation with Dr. Kara Pepper as she shares her journey of reshaping patient care

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-How Dr. Kara ended up with telemedicine practice
-What is diet culture?
-Undoing Harm and Providing Compassionate Care
-Embracing Inclusivity and Compassion in Patient Care
-Building Trust and Easing Suffering: Transforming Patient Care
-Navigating Burnout: Generational Perspectives in Medicine
-The Heart of Rest and Recovery in Medicine
-Dr. Kara Pepper's Work-Life Balance
-Healing as a community

ABOUT KARA PEPPER, MD
Dr. Kara Pepper is a practicing primary care Internist and coach in Atlanta, GA. After 14 years in private practice, Dr. Pepper built her own solo telemedicine practice for adults across the southeast, especially those with eating disorders. She coaches exhausted perfectionists through career change, burnout, and impostorism. She provides one on one and group coaching, leads retreats, and speaks on topics surrounding clinical wellness.

CONNECT WITH KARA PEPPER, MD
Website → https://www.karapeppermd.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-pepper-md-2555b42/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/karapeppermd 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/karapeppermd 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/karapeppermd 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR KARA
Website → https://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist 

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Do you want to ditch restrictive diets and eat everything?

In this episode, we delve into Dr. Dawn Sherling's transformative journey to Italy which reshaped her understanding of food and health. She passionately discusses the importance of identifying and eliminating harmful dietary habits while not falling for the allure of misleading packaging. She encourages a beverage makeover, turning our kitchens into stress-free zones, and rediscovering the power of traditional recipes. Dr. Sherling emphasizes the importance of instilling healthy habits in children and shares her experiences with residents' responses to dietary changes. She discusses the fascinating world of our microbiome, highlighting its fast response to dietary changes and the crucial role of fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods in nourishing it. Dr. Sherling reminds us that every small improvement adds up to better outcomes and that we hold the power to change what's on our plates today.

Listen to this week’s podcast episode and don't miss out on valuable information about transform your relationship with food.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Dr. Dawn Sherling's Life-changing Trip to Italy
-Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food
-In Order to Eliminate it, We have to Identify it
-Don't be fooled by Fancy Packaging
-Time for a beverage makeover
-Cooking: Turn your kitchen Into a Stress-free Zone
-Unleash the Power of Grandma's recipes
-Hard-coding Healthy Habits in your kids
-Response of Residents
-Self-Reinforcement: Cutting on the Additives
-The Health Mystery
-We can change what's on our plates today
-Every small improvement adds up to better outcomes
-Our Microbiome's Fast Response
-Our Microbiome and What we feed it
-For the Microbiome: Fruits, Vegetables and Fermented Foods
-Where to buy Eat Everything

ABOUT DAWN SHERLING, MD, FACP, DIPL ABOM
Dr. Dawn Harris Sherling is a board-certified internal medicine physician who is also board-certified in obesity medicine. She began studying journalism before switching to pre-med studies at the University of Florida where she graduated with honors and as a phi beta kappa. She earned her M.D. with honors from the Yale University School of Medicine and then completed her residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she went on to serve as an attending physician and Instructor in Medicine at Harvard University. She moved back to her native Florida in 2008, and currently sees patients at a clinic for underserved populations and is an associate program director for the internal medicine residency at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. She is most recently the author of Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food. Inspired to write this book after an additive-free trip to Italy seemingly cured her IBS, Dawn did a deep dive into the published literature on our microbiomes and how emulsifiers and other substances may be feeding the wrong bacteria in the wrong places, contributing to alarming rates of diet-related diseases.

CONNECT WITH DAWN SHERLING, MD, FACP, DIPL ABOM
Website → https://dawnsherlingmd.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-harris-sherling-md-9006b548/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drdawnsherling/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drdawnsherling
Twitter → https://twitter.com/dharrissherling

Get Dr. Dawn Sherling's book Here
Amazon→ https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Everything-Additives-Emulsifiers-Reclaim/dp/1637742592
Penguin Random House→ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718939/eat-everything-by-dawn-harris-sherling-md/
Audible→ https://www.audible.com/pd/Eat-Everything-Audiobook/B0C3G14J1Y

ABOUT DR KA

Are you plagued by the red, dry itchy rashes caused by eczema and curious about the underlying causes that brought it on?

In this informative episode of "Eczema - The Headache of Rashes," Dr. Zirwas explores the causes and management of atopic dermatitis. Learn about Dr. Zirwas' journey into dermatology and his expertise in atopic dermatitis. Discover the root cause of this condition and how it affects the skin barrier. Explore the fascinating connections between the intestinal microbiome, immunological reactivity, and atopic dermatitis. Gain insights into the significant role of food in triggering and managing atopic dermatitis. Get expert advice on the use of moisturizers for eczema and learn essential bathing tips from a dermatologist.

Listen to this week’s podcast episode and don't miss out on valuable information for understanding and addressing eczema.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE

-Eczema - The Headache of Rashes
-How Dr. Zirwas found his way in Contact Dermatitis area of Dermatology
-Matt Zirwas' definition of atopic dermatitis
-Root Cause of Eczema
-Skin Barrier: It's Not About what's Getting in, It's About Can We Close Those Gaps
-Why did your skin get these gaps?
-Intestinal Microbiome and Immunological Reactivity
-Food's Significant Role in Atopic Dermatitis
-Do I need moisturizers if I have eczema?
-A Dermatologist's Rules of Bathing

ABOUT MATTHEW ZIRWAS, MD

Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who has been specializing in contact dermatitis, pruritus, atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis for the last 20 years.

In addition to the practical experience that comes from taking care of challenging patients, he has published over 195 peer reviewed articles, been an investigator on over 80 clinical trials, co-authored the 7th edition of Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, and has given over 200 national continuing medical education lectures to his peers.

His passion figuring out the real, practical, take-home messages that we can get from the medical literature. Not just reciting ‘the data’ or what the authors said, but synthesizing it and putting it in the context of how it can help patients. Basically figuring out ‘what this study REALLY means’ and ‘how does this connect to what we already know’, then explaining it in a practical, relatable, entertaining and memorable way.

In Dr. Zirwas’ free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids and cats. In that order.

CONNECT WITH MATTHEW ZIRWAS, MD
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zirwas-587863bb/ 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
*Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → https://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist 

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Are you prioritizing your health and taking the necessary steps to prevent illnesses?

In this episode, join host Dr. Kara Wada as she welcomes special guest Suzanne Soliman, an award-winning PharmD and founder of Pharmacist Moms Group. Together, they dive into the world of adult preventative health updates, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations for boosting the immune system. With a focus on the Hepatitis B vaccine and its benefits for adults, they discuss catch-up vaccinations for those born prior to 1991 and highlight the significance of self-advocacy and relationships in healthcare. Tune in to gain insights on prioritizing preventative healthcare and take away valuable messages for maintaining overall well-being.

Listen to this week’s podcast episode and don't miss out on valuable insights and practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Background and Journey of Suzanne Soliman, PharmD
-Vaccines and Adult Preventative Health Updates
-Understanding Hepatitis B
-HEPLISAV-B & Vaccine Recommendation for adults born prior to 1991 to catch up on Hepatitis B vaccination
-An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
-Assurance of insurance coverage for the Hepatitis B vaccine
-Importance of Self-Advocacy and Relationships in Healthcare
-Recap of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and prioritizing self-care
-Potential Side Effects of Vaccines

ABOUT SUZANNE SOLIMAN, PharmD, BCMAS
Suzanne Soliman is an award winning PharmD, professor, author, and appointed member of the NJ Board of Health. She has authored over 100 peer reviewed publications and is a speaker and medical contributor on various pharmacy topics. She is host of Coffee with Suzy part of MJH Studios. Suzy been featured on the cover of 201Health Magazine and has appeared on ABC7NY. She has been quoted in New York Magazine, Crain's Chicago Business Magazine, TimeOut Chicago, and the Daily Voice. She has also been a guest on numerous podcasts. Suzanne is founder of the largest organization of pharmacists in the world and founder of Women Pharmacist Day.

CONNECT WITH SUZANNE SOLIMAN, PharmD, BCMAS
Website → https://www.drsuzannesoliman.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannerabi/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesoliman/ 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesoliman 
HepB Website → http://hepbcatchup.com/ 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR KARA WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist 

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Have you ever considered the lasting impact when healthcare professionals fail to 'do no harm'?

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Colin Halverson delves into his recently published paper entitled: Clinician-associated traumatization from difficult medical encounters: Results from a qualitative interview study on the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Join us as we discuss the cumulative impact of negative interpersonal dynamics on clinicians and the importance of becoming trauma-informed for better patient outcomes. Discover what happens when we fail to "do no harm" and the challenges patients face in navigating a healthcare system with a shortage of specialists.

Listen to this week’s episode and join us on this eye-opening journey as we explore the critical topic of clinician-associated traumatization and its impact on patient care

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Understanding Bioethics and Medical Anthropology
-The Role of Bioethics in Healthcare
-Unraveling Rare Diseases
-Shedding Light on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos
-Exploring Clinician-Associated Traumatization: Background and Significance
-PTSD Diagnosis in Ehlers-Danlos Patients: Unveiling the Connection
-Clinician-associated traumatization is the cumulative result of negative interpersonal dynamics
-Becoming Trauma-Informed: Empowering Clinicians for Better Care
-What happens when we fail to “do no harm”?
-The Memorability of Negative Encounters in Healthcare
-When the intent is good, but the impact is not...
-Navigating the Healthcare System as a Full-Time Job for Patients
-Addressing the Shortage of Specialists in Healthcare

ABOUT COLIN HALVERSON, PhD
Colin Halverson is a professor of bioethics and medical anthropology at Indiana University. His research focuses on improving care for patients with rare diseases.

CONNECT WITH COLIN HALVERSON, PhD
Twitter → https://twitter.com/colin_halverson 
Work Email → [email protected] 
Read Dr. Colin’s Paper Here → https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100237 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → https://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist 

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Want to know the key to maintaining healthy kidneys? Join us as we dive into the world of kidney health with nephrologist Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan!

In this episode, nephrologist Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan shares valuable insights and expertise on maintaining optimal kidney health. From understanding the consequences of medications like prednisone, to the importance of fresh foods and natural healing methods, discover practical tips to support your kidneys and engage your family in the journey to wellness.

Listen to this week’s episode. You don't wanna miss out on this informative discussion with a renowned kidney specialist.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-For Kidney Health: Prevention is KEY!
-A Day in the Life of a Kidney Specialist: Insights and Expertise
-Prednisone: Understanding the Consequences for Kidney Health
-Supplements for Kidney Health: What You Need to Know
-Fresh is Better
-Understanding NSAIDs and Their Impact on Kidney Function
-How to Support Your Body's Detoxification Process for Kidney Health
-Cleansing: Embracing Natural Healing Methods for Kidney Health
-The Power of Influence: It's Contagious!
-What Becoming Immune Confident means to a Kidney Specialist
-Engaging Your Family in the Journey to Wellness

ABOUT DR NDIDIAMAKA OBADAN
Dr Ndidiamaka Obadan fondly known as “Dr. DD” is the founder of Youngerself MD, medical clinic, health, and wellness. Her practice is located in Kennesaw, Georgia. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension and is an Adjunct Professor with Morehouse School of Medicine.

As a physician health coach, She helps adults at risk prevent and treat chronic medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and kidney disease in as little as a 30 minute consultation, so that they can go on to live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

CONNECT WITH DR NDIDIAMAKA OBADAN
Website → http://www.youngerselfmd.com/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/youngerself.md/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Youngerselfmd 
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@youngerselfmd 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ 
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Have you ever wished your best friend was a doctor, someone you could turn to for medical guidance and support?

In this episode, we explore the concept of medical mentorship with a perinatal health expert and doctor, discussing the benefits of having a doctor as a best friend and advocate for your health. We also delve into topics such as the importance of self-care, the impact of digital medicine on patient care, and the need for empathy and addressing burnout in modern medicine.

Listen to this week’s episode and learn how to navigate complex health situations with confidence and advocacy through medical mentorship. Become immune confident with the guidance of your BFF doctor!

EPISODE IN A GLANCE

-Imagine if your BFF was a doctor: Medical Mentorship
-The Birth of Blue Moon Perinatal
-Why Filling Your Own Cup First Is Key to Helping Others
-How Medical Mentorship Provides a Sense of Safety and Advocacy in Complex Health Situations -How a Medical Mentor Can Help You Advocate for Your Health: The Benefits of Having a Doctor as Your Best Friend
-Empathy and Burnout: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Medicine
-Beyond the Electronic Record: How the Shift to Digital Medicine Impacts Patient Care
-What does Becoming Immune Confident mean to your BFF doctor?

ABOUT DR. TRACY SHEVELL

Tracy Shevell, MD is a classically trained high-risk OBGYN who is accustomed to collaborating with multiple subspecialists in the care of her patients. She is also a woman and a mother who has personally navigated complex mystery illnesses. Having learned how to advocate for herself after tirelessly advocating for her patients, Dr. Shevell now coordinates medical care for women throughout their reproductive years and beyond. She aims to help change the paradigm of how women are cared for and how they care for others by improving the overall medical experience.

CONNECT WITH DR. TRACY SHEVELL
Website → https://www.bluemoonperinatal.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-shevell-59a007219/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bluemoonperinatal/ 
                   → https://www.instagram.com/tracyshevellmd/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bluemoonperinatal 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist 

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Struggling with too much inflammation? Want to build clarity, conviction, and confidence to take control of your health journey?

In this episode, Kara Wada, MD, talks about the challenges of living with excessive inflammation and how it affects decision-making and overall well-being. She discusses the types and flavors of inflammation and shares tips on how to use human tendencies to our advantage for better decision-making. Kara also shares her personal story of reconnecting with her conviction and achieving her big, hairy, audacious goals. She explains how unlocking active ownership in your health journey through confidence can help you become immune confident.

Listen to this week’s episode and learn how to join Kara and Jen Tharani's Becoming Immune Confident program. Learn the science-based nutrition education you need, work on unlearning bad habits, and get ongoing support within the community for a full 12 months. Don't miss out on the opportunity to build clarity, conviction, and confidence in achieving your health goals.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Clarity, Conviction & Confidence
-What it's like to live with excessive inflammation: understanding the conditions associated with too much inflammation
-Types and Flavors of Inflammation
-Building Clarity: Using Human Tendencies to Your Advantage for Better Decision Making
-Reconnect with your conviction and achieve your big, hairy, audacious goals with these tips.
-Unlocking Active Ownership in Your Health Journey through Confidence
-The Best Club You Never Wanted to Qualify for: Becoming Immune Confident

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist 

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Join the 12-Week Becoming Immune Confident Program!
Limited to 12 participants only. Feel confident, energetic, and more like that b**ad***** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com 

Celebrate Earth Day and Primary Immune Deficiency with us in to our latest podcast episode as we sit down with Joanna Maltese to discuss the environmental impact of chronic illness and explore sustainable solutions in the medical industry.

From the trash issues plaguing our healthcare system to Octapharma's innovative approach to medical waste management, this conversation delves into the importance of progress over perfection. Discover the journey from plasma donors to immunoglobulin production at Octapharma, and learn about primary immunodeficiency and the significance of becoming immune confident. Don't miss this enlightening episode as we celebrate Earth Day and Primary Immune Deficiency with Joanna Maltese.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the journey to becoming immune confident with this new approach to Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Chronic Illness.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Chronic Illness: Celebrating Earth Day and Primary Immune Deficiency with Joanna Maltese
-Joanna Maltese and Octapharma
-The Trash Issues of the Medical System
-How Octapharma Handles Medical Trash
-Progress, not perfection
-Doing our part
-From Plasma Donors to Immonoglobulin in Octapharma
-Primary immunodeficiency and Immonoglubolin
-What started Octapharma: Screening & Safety
-What does Becoming Immune Confident mean to Joanna?

ABOUT JOANNA MALTESE
I have been an RN for 27 years. My clinical background includes ED/trauma, pediatric otolaryngology and home infusion. 4 years ago I joined Octapharma USA as an Immunology Clinical Nurse Educator. One of the reasons I chose Octapharma is their core value of sustainability. I am also Mother to Maeve and Nonna to Leonardo.

CONNECT WITH JOANNA MALTESE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-maltese-899b87169/ 

RESOURCES FROM JOANNA MALTESE
Octapharma’s patient support services: https://igcares.com/ 
Recycling Service: https://igcares.com/home/portal-recycling-guide.html 
PI patient education: https://igcares.com/home/portal-education.html 
Safety of Ig and plasma for patients: https://igcares.com/home/video-is-igrt-safe.html 
How to find a plasma donation center near you: https://www.octapharmaplasma.com/ 
Company Website: https://www.octapharma.com/  

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/ 
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ 
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ 
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist 
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy 
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