Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast

On this episode we're joined by Meg Kinnard, a journalist with the Associated Press, and Vickie Eslinger, Nexsen Pruet attorney, to discuss their health care experiences. 

After they were both diagnosed with breast cancer, they began their journeys of self-advocacy and story telling to find the best possible care and educate other women on how to navigate the complex health care system. 

Tune in to this inspiring episode!

On this episode we're joined by Kelly Calabria, President and CEO of Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation based in Cary, NC. Kelly dives into her work at FHLI and how the organization's innovative, community-driven partnerships aim to build a healthier North Carolina. Tune in!

Cosmetic procedures are on the rise across the nation, and there are a number of factors that could be contributing to that. We're joined by Dr. Donen Davis, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in Columbia, SC, to break down some of the latest trends in the field and talk about some of the approaches he takes in his practice. Tune in to this interesting episode of Taking the Pulse!

On this episode we're joined by Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Murrell Smith. Speaker Smith breaks down some of the latest legislative hot topics in health care and beyond, and talks to us a bit about his new leadership role. Tune in!

On this episode we're joined by two doctors who, at first glance, may seem to be at cross-purposes. In reality, Dr. James McElligott, Medical Director of the Center for Telehealth at MUSC and Dr. Shawn Stinson, Senior VP of Healthcare Innovation and Improvement at BlueCross BlueShield of SC are actually both working to expand access to health care while serving as stewards of health care resources.

Tune in to hear these two leaders in their fields talk about the changing landscape of providing care as technology progresses!

On this episode of Taking the Pulse we welcome Sara Goldsby, Director of DAODAS. She answers questions about how the pandemic has impacted substance abuse disorders and their treatment, and offers insight into some of the troubling trends experts are seeing in the illicit drugs that are coming into our country. 

Tune in to learn about the complex and important work Director Goldsby and her team do for South Carolina!

On Episode 104 of Taking the Pulse, we're joined by Dr. Nicholas Vafai, Founder and President of Viro Research. 

Dr. Vafai tells us about the innovative work he and his father, Dr. Abbas Vafai, are doing at their company, along with some of the unique challenges that come with the complex FDA approval process. Tune in! 

Federally Qualified Health Centers, or FQHCs, are different from your typical healthcare facility in many ways. Joining us to talk about these differences on this episode of Taking the Pulse is Pam Davis, CEO of Little River Medical Center— a FQHC based in Horry County, South Carolina. 

Pam explains the many services LRMC offers the community, how they're keeping their employees motivated, and more. Tune in!

On episode 102, we're joined by President and CEO of Self Regional Healthcare, Dr. Matt Logan. He breaks down what it's like to run a hospital as we emerge from a pandemic, and touches on everything from initiatives to boost staff morale to the lessons they learned during that difficult time. 

Tune in to hear how Dr. Logan, a native of Greenwood, SC, is serving his home community through his work and leadership at Self Regional. 

⚕️ On Episode 101 of Taking the Pulse we're joined by Lara Hewitt, Vice President of Workforce and Member Engagement at the South Carolina Hospital Association, and Russell Baxley, President and CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. 

They break down some of the challenges facing hospitals as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, and what creative solutions they've come up with to overcome those challenges. Tune in to this conversation with hosts Heather and Darra here: https://www.thepulsehealthcast.com/