Welcome to episode 12 of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! Our host, Sheylan Spencer, DO, sits down with Madonna Patricia Gribble, DO, of the CAMC Family Medicine Center for an engaging conversation that bridges clinical expertise with real-world patient care. Dr. Gribble shares practical examples, including how small, overlooked symptoms can signal larger health issues and why early, thoughtful intervention often changes long-term outcomes.

The discussion highlights real patient scenarios, such as navigating chronic conditions, addressing lifestyle factors that quietly undermine health and helping patients move from confusion to clarity in their care plans. Dr. Gribble also emphasizes the importance of listening — both to patients and to the body — illustrating how individualized care leads to better trust and results. Together, Dr. Spencer and Dr. Gribble explore prevention, education and the human side of medicine, offering listeners clear takeaways they can apply to their own health journeys. This episode of Health Matters blends clinical insight with relatable examples, making it both informative and deeply practical.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, visit https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20185&dateid=89590.

Welcome to episode 11 of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! Our host Sheylan Spencer, DO, sits down with Jyotirmaya "Jeetu" Nanda, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Vandalia Health Network, for a thoughtful conversation on the evolving priorities of modern health care. Together, they explore how patient-centered care, prevention and leadership intersect to shape better health outcomes.

Dr. Nanda shares insights from clinical practice and health care leadership, highlighting the importance of addressing whole-person health while navigating today's complex medical systems. The discussion touches on access, equity, innovation and the role of trust and communication in strengthening patient-provider relationships.

This episode offers practical perspectives and meaningful takeaways for health care professionals, patients and anyone interested in creating a more compassionate, effective approach to health and wellness.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, visit https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20150&dateid=89377.

Welcome to the tenth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, our host Sheylan Spencer, DO, kicks off a deeply practical conversation with cardiology expert Anand Chockalingam, MD, who opens with a powerful reminder: "Prevention isn't just medicine, it's daily habits." They explore how small, consistent lifestyle changes can dramatically reduce cardiovascular risk, especially in a world that pushes quick fixes.

Dr. Chockalingam explains how chronic stress, poor sleep and dietary decisions silently wear down the heart. He says, "Your arteries don't send you a bill, the damage builds without a receipt," illustrating how subclinical damage often goes unnoticed. Dr. Spencer and Dr. Chockalingam also talk through the value of simple interventions, like walking 30 minutes a day, reducing sugar and prioritizing rest, not as drastic "health overhauls," but as sustainable practices.

They address common myths ("You have to run marathons to be healthy") and balance that with hope: "Even changing just one habit can shift your trajectory," Dr. Chockalingam notes. The discussion concludes with a realistic yet compelling call to action: build small routines now, because your future heart health depends on it.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, visit https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20135&dateid=89266

Welcome to the ninth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, our host Sheylan Spencer, DO, will discuss bridging the gap between primary care and addiction medicine in behavioral health.

Adina Elise Bowe, MD, went to medical school at the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. She completed the Vandalia Health CAMC Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency and later went on to complete an addiction medicine fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Bowe's special interests reside in treating medically complex, dually diagnosed individuals with addiction disorders in rural communities. She is an advocate for the integrated care model of health delivery. Dr. Bowe is an active member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association, as she is passionate about integrated care and substance use disorders treatment. She has co-led workshops at the AAAP and APA that are geared toward training psychiatrists in how to engage family physicians and internists in addiction treatment, and she is a Providers Clinical Support System and Medication-Assisted Treatment trainer for medical facilities in rural West Virginia.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20114&dateid=89225.

Welcome to the eighth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, our host, Sheylan Spencer, DO, discusses bridging the gap between primary care and cerebrovascular disease with Braydon Leigh Dymm, MD.

Braydon Dymm, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and accomplished physician who specializes in cerebrovascular disease and stroke care. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy and earning his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, he completed his neurology residency at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Dymm recently finished an advanced fellowship in cerebrovascular neurology at Duke University Hospital. He has made significant research contributions with publications in respected journals like Neurology and Stroke. Dr. Dymm is a neurohospitalist in the Department of Neurology at Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center. His passion for advancing stroke care and medical education has established him as an emerging leader in the field.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20106&dateid=89183.

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, Sheylan Spencer, DO, Chief Resident of Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency, is joined by Lea Grace Ramos Famularcano, MD, for an in-depth discussion on the importance of addressing obesity and weight management within the West Virginia population.

Dr. Famularcano serves as the medical director of the CAMC Weight Loss Center. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in the Philippines. She subsequently completed her residency training with the West Virginia University Charleston Division of Family Practice and her internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in family practice. With board certification in obesity medicine, Dr. Famularcano has developed a professional focus on comprehensive weight management, combining medical expertise with patient-centered strategies. She is also deeply engaged in academic medicine, dedicating significant time to mentoring family medicine residents and guiding them in evidence-based approaches to obesity care.

In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Famularcano is a committed wife, mother and health and wellness coach. Her coaching practice emphasizes lifestyle modification and motivational interviewing techniques in weekly, personalized sessions. Through this work, she supports sustainable behavior change and empowers her clients to achieve long-term improvements in health and wellness.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20090&dateid=89058.

In this episode of Health Matters, host Dr. Shay Spencer sits down with West Virginia's favorite non-invasive cardiologist, Dr. Amad Elashery. From Cairo to Charleston, Dr. Elashery shares his impressive journey through military medicine, critical care, and advanced cardiac imaging, all the way to leading a growing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy clinic and directing a cardiovascular fellowship program.

Originally from Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Elashery is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced training in cardiac MRI and CT. He leads the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic at Vandalia Health and serves as Program Director for the CAMC Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship. Known for his commitment to non-invasive cardiology and passion for patient-centered care, Dr. Elashery is helping shape the future of heart health in West Virginia and beyond.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Link for CME: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20067&dateid=88977

Welcome to the fifth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! On this episode, Family Medicine Chief Resident Sheylan Spencer, DO, leads a discussion with vascular surgeons Andrew Lee, MD, RPVI, and Dr. Catherine Go, MD, about the importance of bridging the gap with vascular health in primary care.

Dr. Lee completed his medical education at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC. He completed his Vascular Surgery Residency at Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center and is an assistant professor of vascular surgery for the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. Dr. Go completed her medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and she went on to complete a vascular surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She now serves as assistant professor of vascular surgery for the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Link for CME: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20048&dateid=88935

Welcome to the fourth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! On this episode, Mary Ann Maurer, DO, and Pratima Ramkissoon, DO, joins CAMC's Chief Academic Officer Doug Knutson, MD, to discuss the importance of immunizations and vaccinations in adults 50 years of age and over. Dr. Maurer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine Charleston Campus, and the Associate Program Director for CAMC's Family Medicine Residency Program. Prior to her current role, she was a Family Physician in Clendenin, WV, working with Cabin Creek Health Systems. Dr. Maurer is boarded in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and spends her days seeing patients and teaching residents and medical students about family medicine. Dr. Maurer has been voted "Attending of the Year" 5 times by her family medicine residents since she has been with the program.

Dr. Pratima Ramkissoon graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and continued her training at CAMC in the Family Medicine Residency Program with Dr. Maurer. She currently works at the CAMC Charleston Primary Care Office and is a passionate public health advocate.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Link for CME: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20003&dateid=88614

Welcome to the third episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! On this episode, Mary Ann Maurer, DO, and Pratima Ramkissoon, DO, joins CAMC's Chief Academic Officer Doug Knutson, MD, to discuss the importance of immunizations and vaccinations in young adults. Dr. Maurer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine Charleston Campus and the Associate Program Director for CAMC's Family Medicine Residency Program. Prior to her current role, she was a Family Physician in Clendenin, WV, working with Cabin Creek Health Systems. Dr. Maurer is boarded in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and spends her days seeing patients and teaching residents and medical students about family medicine. Dr. Maurer has been voted "Attending of the Year" 5 times by her family medicine residents since she has been with the program.

Dr. Pratima Ramkissoon graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and continued her training at CAMC in the Family Medicine Residency Program with Dr. Maurer. She currently works at the CAMC Charleston Primary Care Office and is a passionate public health advocate.

Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=19975&dateid=88369