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Today’s guests will leave your jaw dropping on the floor with their fantastic work!

This episode features Myriam Mondestin Sorrentino, the Middlesex and Mercer Counties Medical Society president, and Ed Gulko, their executive director. Together, they share how the Society is making a difference in the counties. It’sprimaryn focus has been on obesity and a healthy lifestyle for the population they serve, but it is not the only one. Physical activity is a way to combat obesity and also improve mental health. They both share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities the Society faces. Don’t forget to register for the Leadership in Medicine event that’s coming up on April 27th!

These two leaders are all-in for changing and making people’s lives better.

We are proud to introduce you to Reach Radio’s Leadership and Resilience Series.

Since the pandemic hit, the healthcare industry has seen The Great Exodus: an increase in suicide and substance abuse from healthcare professionals and one of the most significant force reductions in history. Today, we have two incredible guests, Alexis Anderson and Risa Weisberg, sharing their thoughts on the phenomenon we’re going through. Alexis talks to us about clinician burnout and its effects on professionals today. She shares four possible ways to move forward, like leveraging technology to make doctors' lives easier. On the other hand, Risa reflects on feeling valued at work, and the different symptoms burnout may show.

Join us over the following weeks, listening to the leaders of our industry share their perspectives.

Sonder Health takes expectant and post-birth mothers’ health to the next level. Lauren Majors, co-founder and president of Sonder Health took this bull by the horns and is now changing the life of a lot of patients. Breastfeeding is one of the most significant issues they work on since this has been controversial in the healthcare industry for the last couple of years. They are making sure that there are clinical professionals available for these women, that there's reimbursement for the professionals providing those services, and in the end, helping mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals. She also shares a deep dive into how stakeholders hold power for change, what advancements she sees in the field, and what will come in the near future. Also, don’t miss the resources she mentions; they may benefit you a lot!

For the full transcript, show notes, and links to resources, please visit us at reachtl.org

Education amongst expectant mothers about their health and their baby's health is so much needed.

Preeclampsia is not only high blood pressure; it comes with a whole other package of illnesses and organ failures that a mother must be aware of. The digital space has arrived into this type of care, and it is here to stay. Through the 3 Cs - collaborate, communicate, and connect - they can provide more and better care to mothers. Digital health services will never replace assessments. What they do is support the clinicians and the patients. Intelligence, insight, and innovation are three pillars of their work in technology.

Leena and Clarisser are advocates of sharing and collaborating on meaningful and purposeful work for patients.

For the full transcript, show notes, and links to resources, please visit us at reachtl.org

Missouri is one of the states with the highest rates of maternal mortality. Fortunately, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Missouri Hospital Association are working diligently to help improve maternal health throughout the state. Today's guests are part of the Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR); welcome Ashlie Otto and Alison Williams!

The maternal mortality review committee was created to analyze maternal death. Their mission is to look at factors that contribute to or cause death to prevent future occurrences. They share the advantages of collaborations and how they help birthing hospitals improve care delivery and care continuity. They also talk about their other efforts to ensure Missourians are healthy throughout their life.

Grab a pen and a piece of paper and take note of all the fantastic things the PAMR team is doing!

For the full transcript, show notes, and links to resources, please visit us at reachtl.org

Do you pee when you sneeze?

After giving birth to her first son, Laura Vidal experienced urinary incontinence. Fast forward to three years and the birth of a second child, her incontinence got worse despite having tried everything from different apps to Kegel exercises. Her frustration and experience in the tech industry led to her primary motivation, looking for a solution that’s helping mothers deal with the challenges during postpartum and beyond. HappySneeze is a startup creating digital solutions for postpartum floor recovery and incontinence management. In this episode, Laura shares some stats and insights on urine leakage, how her company creates awareness on the issue, and their partnerships to ensure that women are being helped.

Thanks to HappySneeze, more and more women are now empowered to take charge of their health and well-being.

Many times grief and loss can sprout beautiful things; this is how Wanda Irving founded Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project. Three years after she lost her daughter, Wanda started this organization to keep fighting to improve maternal mortality and morbidity in our country. She started this because there is a systemic racism issue across the board and the death of these women are preventable. They are working to empower, create awareness, and educate people about these issues. With BelieveHerApp, they are developing a community to let them know they are not alone going through loss.

This conversation is a complete eye-opener; we hope you tune in and enjoy it.

For the full transcript and show notes, visit us at reachtl.org.

Ryan Kelly is a source of information, inspiration, and innovative ideas!

Ryan and his team at Alabama Rural Health Association are in charge of providing quality care to the communities in rural Alabama. Ryan enjoys talking about the concept of his association and reveals their ways of educating their members. He also refers to the current goals of his team and how they aim to accomplish them. Despite that, he shares the problems that Alabama has been facing and believes there is still much room for improvement for the healthcare system. Under the tone of faith and anticipation, Ryan unveils the upcoming healthcare fields he’s most excited about and emphasizes the importance of education in personal well-being.

Ryan ends this conversation with an inspiring message and an urge for alliance and caring for each other.

For the full transcript and show notes, visit us at reachtl.org.

When we talk of the maternal mortality rate, we usually look from the perspective of the care coordination team; this episode will show you the other side of the story.

Heidi Altman, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Georgia Southern University, decided to look at the soaring maternal mortality rate of the state of Georgia from the mother's perspective. She initiated the Georgia Mom Project to understand the elements that contribute to the state’s appalling mortality and morbidity rates and find clinical interventions to the maternal mortality crisis. Her commitment to talking to mothers and finding out their stories has opened her eyes to the challenging journey many of them face. Her passion for her work has opened doors to collaborations, and she now has a team of medical students to help interview and gather data so they can help shape a better future for other moms. Though Heidi’s work is focused on Georgia, it has many farther-reaching implications and can help gain insight into why maternal mortality rates are so high in the United States.

For the full transcript and show notes, visit us at reachtl.org.

When your mission connects professional and amateur astronomers, even the sky is not the limit.

Dr. Stella Kafka and the American Association of Variable Star Observers have been doing this for 110 years. They see everything around them as an opportunity for growth and a resource. They find allies in different national departments. The heavenly bodies that come too close to our planet can be a threat, or they can be a new chance to discover something. As Dr. Kafka said: the universe is a natural laboratory for extreme phenomena.

Join this exciting conversation about life, the universe, and what is beyond the stars.

For the full transcript and show notes, visit us at reachtl.org.