Best Dr. Eric Fethke Podcasts (2024)

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Ep42: Sepsis, Early Detection and Hope Through Diagnosis: with Dr. Robert Scoggins 51:28

8h ago51:28

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It’s time to get to grips with sepsis. The statistics are stark: sepsis is killing 250,000 people in our country every year - and yet we’re still only getting to grips with why it happens, how we can identify it, and how we ensure effective treatment. On a mission to better our understanding is Dr. Robert Scoggins, a leading figure in pulmonary and…

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Ep41: Healthcare From The White House with Dr Don Berwick 47:07

14d ago47:07

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“In the United States we don’t ration medicine, we ration people.” We are honored this week to welcome an esteemed author, pediatrician, educator and co-founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Dr. Don Berwick. Dr. Berwick has dedicated his career to reigniting our healthcare system, to ensure it can meet the needs of disadvantaged peop…

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Ep40: Reversing Traditional Incentives, Access To Healthcare and Community: with Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux 52:14

15d ago52:14

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We need to transition our industry from being about sickness, to being about wellness. Imagine a system that rewarded providers for keeping patients well; that reimbursed practices for patients with better metrics. That’s the type of system dreamt of by this week’s guest, Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux, Executive Director of Children’s School Services tea…

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Ep39: Rural Healthcare, Vulnerability, and Community with Dr David Schreiner 50:46

22d ago50:46

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It’s time to talk about rural healthcare. Enter this week’s guest, Dr. David Schreiner, PhD, who is fresh off the press with his new book Be The Best Part of Their Day. As President and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, Illinois, David knows the intricacies of delivering healthcare in rural communities with compassion and efficacy. An…

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Ep38: Insurance, Depoliticizing Healthcare, and Doctors For America; with Keshia Bradford 48:49

1M ago48:49

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Use your voice. This is the key take-home message for physicians, medical students and residents, from Keshia Bradford. As Project Manager of Doctors for America, Keshia is on the frontline, witnessing the current state of our healthcare system in unflinching detail. In giving us a history of our healthcare and health insurance system in the U.S., …

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Ep37 - Participatory Medicine, Elder Care and 'E-Patient' Dave 57:27

2M ago57:27

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Knowledge is power. So how can we ensure our healthcare system is empowering patients? This episode is a brilliant chat with ‘e-Patient Dave’ deBronkart, a legendary advocate of participatory medicine who came into the spotlight during a battle with cancer in 2007. Dave is the living embodiment of participatory medicine, and reflects passionately o…

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EP 36: Addressing Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death in the U.S. Co-branded w/ Parent Heart Watch 23:52

2M ago23:52

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This week’s episode is a special retrospective: almost two years on, our guests Martha Lopez-Anderson, Melinda Murray-Nyack and Karen Acompora reconvene to reflect on the progress made over the past few years and the remaining obstacles to achieving their goal of eliminating Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death in our Youth by 2030.Sitting down at the 1…

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Ep35 - Grief, Cultural Differences and Childhood Cardiac Arrest 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Welcome back to The Pursuit of Health Podcast. This week, we sit down with Stacy Cortechine, Rachel Moyer and Dr. Mitani from Japan to discuss the cultural differences between Japan and the US in approaching primary and secondary prevention of SCA/SCD in youth. As shared in our discussion, Stacy and Rachel both lost their sons to sudden cardiac arr…

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Ep34 - Kids & Guns: A Public Health Crisis, Dr. Nina Agrawal 47:14

5M ago47:14

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Welcome back to the Pursuit of Health Podcast. We return today with a pertinent discussion on a topic that affects each and every one of us in the United States: the issue of gun violence. Joining host Dr. Eric Fethke is fellow pediatrician and Founder/Director of Child Health Solutions Dr. Nina Agrawal, who is dedicating her voice to advocating fo…

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Ep33 - The Legacy of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr Sameh Said 55:52

10M ago55:52

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Pediatric cardiac surgery has an incredible history, and an incredible future ahead too. Joining to share his experiences training, educating and delivering results as a heart surgeon is Dr Sameh Said from Westchester Medical Center. Dr Said uncovers his journey from Egypt to the US, drawn by a fascination with the practice - a dedication to pursui…

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Ep32 - Islam and Medicine; Culturally-competent care with Simal Ali 56:25

10M ago56:25

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We need to create frameworks for culturally-competent care. Joining me today to share a discussion on the need to improve diversity awareness in our American healthcare system is Medical Student Simal Ali. Currently in her third year at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Simal is passionate about educating - using her experiences as a Muslim do…

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Ep31 - Freedom of Speech as a Prerequisite to a Healthy Society, Professor Kathy Kiely 1:09:28

1+ y ago1:09:28

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Our host, Dr. Fethke, dedicates this episode to a remarkable college classmate and friend at a time when she needs everyone’s support. This person is none other than Maria Ressa, the recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for her tireless efforts over the past three decades to champion Freedom of the Press in the face of overwhelming o…

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Ep30 - An Eldercare Lawyer’s Perspective on Aging in America, Louis Pierro Esq. 1:19:26

1+ y ago1:19:26

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This episode is dedicated to Dr. Fethke’s father, Walter P. Fethke, in remembrance of the honorable struggle he underwent along with his loving family in the last years and days of his remarkable life. In Episode 30 of The Pursuit of Health Podcast, our host, Dr. Fethke, once again reaches across artificial boundaries to a colleague in the legal pr…

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Ep29 - Value-Based Care is Health-Based Care, Andrea Zalusky, MPH 1:16:48

1+ y ago1:16:48

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On this episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast we return to the issue of healthcare economics with our guest, Ms. Andrea Zalusky. She brings over a decade of experience in the field of healthcare administration, with a particular focus as of late on the transition from a “Fee-for-Service” (FFS) to a “Value-based care” (VBC) approach to the financ…

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Ep28 - Ripped Off by the American Healthcare System, Dr. Gilbert Simon 1:08:18

1+ y ago1:08:18

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On today's episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast, Dr. Fethke is joined by a pediatrician leader and educator who has practiced for over half a century, Dr. Gilbert Simon. Dr. Simon started his pediatric career at Columbia University’s Babies & Children’s Hospital during the same era as many of Dr. Fethke’s most esteemed mentors. After years of w…

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Ep27 - Gender-Based Violence - A Visionary Approach from South Africa, Shirley Raman and Bongani G. Ngomane 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

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On this intensely thought-proving episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast our host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is joined by two pioneers and community advocates - Shirley Raman and Bongani Ngomane - from the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Shirley Raman has been a social worker, leader and community advocate for almost 4 decades. She has dedicated her lif…

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Ep26 - A Field in Crisis: With Roe v Wade On The Line a Retrospective Review from a Beloved Obstetrician, Dr. Daniel Perkes 1:02:40

2y ago1:02:40

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On this episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast Dr. Fethke is joined by a remarkable frontline colleague from the medical field of Obstetrics, Dr. Daniel Perkes. Dr. Perkes takes us through two decades of change and turmoil during which he remarkably remained focused on maintaining strong professional relationships with his patients. He emphasizes…

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Take a Step Back #4 - A Review of Episodes 14 to 16, Dr. Tracy Williams and Leizer Steppa 1:13:00

2y ago1:13:00

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In this our fourth Take A Step Back episode we take the opportunity to look back over and comment upon Episodes 14 thru 16. Our host, Dr. Fethke, is joined by two guests - a third year medical student, Leizer Steppa, and an experienced practicing primary care internist, Dr. Tracy Williams. Together they reflect on the lessons gleaned from these thr…

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Ep25 - Case Studies from the Heart #2, Healthcare Disparities 27:37

2y ago27:37

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On this episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast we return to our Case Studies From the Heart format. Our host, Dr, Eric Fethke, begins by sharing the stories of two patients - one lost tragically and the other who survived against the odds. Using these stories as a backdrop, he dives into the often frustrating issue of Health and Healthcare Dispar…

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Ep24 - Humanism in Healthcare, Dr. Laura Vater 57:45

2y ago57:45

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On this episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast we continue our investigation into the topic of Physician Burnout with Dr. Laura Vater. Dr. Vater has gained a much deserved recognition for her approach to this issue by focusing on Humanism in Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science and minor in Poverty Studies at the University of Notre Dam…

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Ep23 - Healthcare Disease, Dr. Simon Maltais 1:11:15

2y ago1:11:15

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The Pursuit of Health Podcast takes a bold look at the mounting stresses that have negatively impacted the careers and lives of too many medical professionals. We have invited a remarkable guest, Dr. Simon Maltais, to help us understand the root causes, profound impact and solutions to this growing problem. Dr. Maltais is a high-powered cardiothora…

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Ep22 - The Role of the Physician Assistant: Ally or Competitor? Joseph M Daleo 53:08

2y ago53:08

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On this episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast we dive further into the realm of public health by pausing to learn about the invaluable role of the Physician Assistant. We are fortunate to have a frontline clinician, educator and pioneer, Joseph M. Daleo, as our guest to take us through this topic. Major Daleo is an active member of the US Army R…

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Ep21 - Public Health When We Need It Most, Megan Deichler from CHAHEC 47:48

2y ago47:48

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Public Health has become a term used repeatedly during the Covid-19 pandemic. On this episode, the Pursuit of Health Podcast is fortunate to have one of New York’s leading public health experts and educators to help us understand and appreciate the importance of a strong public health system. Megan Deichler is the Executive Director of the Catskill…

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Ep20 - Addressing Infertility: Perspectives From A Female Physician, Dr. Chrissy Guidry 1:07:52

2y ago1:07:52

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During this episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast we pick up on our topic of Infertility as a Health Concern with a remarkably accomplished guest physician, Dr. Chrissy Guidry. After years of medical and surgical training in Louisiana, Ohio and California, she is now the Medical Director of the Emergency General Surgery & Advanced Trauma Life Su…

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Ep19 - Male Infertility, Dr. Tolulope Bakare 1:12:28

2+ y ago1:12:28

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As we start 2022 we are honored to begin the second year of the Pursuit of Health Podcast with a very special guest - Dr.Tolu Bakare. She is an American Board Certified urologist with a special focus on Male Infertility. Currently she is an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern where she cares for patients, teaches students and does clinical resea…

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Ep18 (part 2) - Finding Hope with Domestic Violence, MacKenzie Bachar from Fearless! 41:24

2+ y ago41:24

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On Episode 18 Part 2 we present the final episode of our first year at The Pursuit of Health Podcast, while looking forward to much more content as we begin 2022. We continue our important discussion on Domestic Violence with our guest, MacKenzie Bachar, the Advocacy & Education Director of Fearless! in New York's Hudson Valley. Ms. Bachar works on…

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Ep18 (part 1) - A Proactive Stance Towards Domestic Violence, MacKenzie Bachar from Fearless! 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

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On Episode 18 Part 1 we proudly and humbly present the final episode of the first year of The Pursuit of Health Podcast as we take a bold step into the emotionally packed subject of Domestic Violence. Our special guest is MacKenzie Bachar, the Advocacy & Education Director of Fearless!, Hudson Valley, New York. Ms. Bachar works on the frontlines wi…

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Ep17 - Case Studies from the Heart #1, An Introspective Postmortem on the COVID-19 Pandemic 31:35

2+ y ago31:35

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For our 28th broadcast and episode 17 of the Pursuit of Health Podcast, your host, Dr. Eric Fethke, introduces a new format - Case Studies from the Heart - where he takes the role of both host and commentator. In this format we ask our audience to share in the medical tradition of telling patient stories to learn and teach about illness. Dr. Fethke…

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Ep16 (part 2) - A Black American Physician’s Journey: The Importance of Physician Diversity, Dr. Tyree Winters 45:09

2+ y ago45:09

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For Part 2 of Episode 16 on the Pursuit of Health Podcast, we now continue the engaging conversation with physician mentor, leader and pioneer - Dr. Tyree Winters. Dr. Winters now serves as the Residency Program and Medical Student Clerkship Director, General Pediatric Residency, as well as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead Physician (Dept. …

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Ep16 (part 1) - A Black American Physician’s Journey: Leading the Efforts to Diversify the Face of Medicine, Dr. Tyree Winters 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

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For this episode of the Pursuit of Health podcast we now return back to the U.S. shores from our prior journey to South Africa. We were fortunate to sit down with a wonderful physician mentor, leader and pioneer in his own right - Dr. Tyree Winters. Dr. Winters began his medical career with the foundation of a BA degree in Psychology at the Univers…

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Ep15 (part 3) - The South African Experience with COVID-19 and Commonalities with the U.S., Sagie Pillay 46:12

2+ y ago46:12

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On the final installment of this three-part special episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast, we conclude our first venture outside the US. Our host, Dr. Fethke, continues the discussion with Mr. Sagie Pillay from his home office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr Pillay has an extensive worldwide education in healthcare policy and administration. F…

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Ep15 (part 2) - The South African Experience with HIV, Sagie Pillay 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

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On Part 2 of this three-part special episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast, we continue our first foray outside the US. Our host, Dr. Fethke, continues the discussion with Mr. Sagie Pillay from Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Pillay has an extensive worldwide education in healthcare policy and administration. He has served South Africa and the A…

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Ep15 (part 1) - Building Healthcare Systems in South Africa, Sagie Pillay 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

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On this special episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast we embark on our first venture outside the US. Our guest, Sagie Pillay, comes to us from the city of Johannesburg in the amazing country of South Africa. Mr. Pillay has an extensive worldwide education in healthcare policy and administration, and has studied on almost every major continent ar…

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Take a Step Back #3 - A Review of Episodes 8 to 11, Dr. Jamee Goldstein and Angela Ho 1:02:38

2+ y ago1:02:38

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In our third Take A Step Back episode we take the opportunity to look back over Episodes 8 through 11. Our host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is joined by two guests - a third year medical student, Angela Ho, and an experienced practicing pediatrician, Dr. Jamee Goldstein. Together they reflect on the lessons gleaned from these four episodes including: Ep 8 (P…

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Ep14 (part 2) - International Medicine and Earthquake Relief in Haiti, Dr. Ron Israelski at Orthopedic Relief Services International 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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On this episode we had the opportunity to continue our intense discussion about international healthcare with Dr. Ronald Israelski at the Chester, NY headquarters of Orthopedic Relief Services International (ORSI). Dr. Israelski has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU for well over 20 years, and a practicing orthopedist for over 30 years. H…

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Ep14 (part 1) - International Medicine and Earthquake Relief in Haiti, Dr. Ron Israelski at Orthopedic Relief Services International 40:45

2+ y ago40:45

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On this episode we had the opportunity to join Dr. Ronald Israelski at the headquarters of Orthopedic Relief Services International (ORSI) to discuss his work in international healthcare. Just 2 days before our session, on August 14, 2021, a large earthquake hit Haiti with a force even greater than that which devastated this already vulnerable coun…

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Ep13 (part 2) - Creating Hope Through Patient-Physician Communication, Dr. Welton M. Gersony 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

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On Part 2 of Episode 13 of the Pursuit of Health podcast, Dr. Fethke picks up the conversation with a very special guest, his own most influential mentor, Dr. Welton M. Gersony, a pioneer and world-class Pediatric Cardiologist to further expand on his words of wisdom regarding the importance of Patient-Physician Communication. Together the doctors …

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Ep13 (part 1) - The Art of Patient-Physician Communication, Dr. Welton M. Gersony 33:27

2+ y ago33:27

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On Episode 13 of the Pursuit of Health podcast, Dr. Fethke invites his own most influential mentor, Dr. Welton M. Gersony - a pioneer and world-class Pediatric Cardiologist - to remind us all of the importance of maintaining the fundamentals of Patient-Physician Communication. Over the past 5 decades Dr. Gersony has been one of the most influential…

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Ep12 - Pediatric Psychiatry During Covid-19, Dr. Richard Hahn 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

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On Episode 12 of the Pursuit of Health Podcast, Dr. Fethke invites a local colleague, Dr. Richard Hahn - an experienced Pediatric Psychiatrist - to address a very important and timely issue: the Mental Health of Children during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Hahn is a graduate of several prestigious institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute o…

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Ep11 - Lawyers & Doctors: Allies Not Foes, Steve Tannenbaum, Esq. 46:32

3y ago46:32

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On this 11th episode of the Pursuit of Health podcast, Dr. Fethke is honored and excited to invite a dear friend and colleague, Steven Tannenbaum, Esq., to debunk the notion that doctors and lawyers are necessarily always adversaries. Our guest is a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience and a senior partner in Tannenbaum, Bellantone & …

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Take a Step Back #2 - A Review of Episodes 4 to 7, Dr. Dominic Berlingieri and Kevin Kriege 1:12:18

3y ago1:12:18

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In our second Take A Step Back episode we take the opportunity to look back over and comment upon Episodes 4 through 7. Our host, Dr. Fethke, is joined by a fourth year medical student, Kevin Kriege, and an experienced pediatrician, Dr. Dominic Berlingieri. Together, they reflect on the lessons gleaned from these four episodes, including; Episode 4…

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Ep10 - Open Up! Your Dentist May Find You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Dr. Meghna Dassani 52:45

3y ago52:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Meghna Dassani, a pioneer dentist in Houston, Texas who is committed to addressing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) through a comprehensive approach which includes educating others about the prevalence and implications of this unrecognized and dangerous disturbance of sleep. She shares the personal journey during …

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Ep9 (part 2) - Let Life be a Little Messy, Dr. Maya Shetreat 33:32

3y ago33:32

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On Part 2 of this episode, we continue the discussion with our special guest, Dr. Maya Shetreat, M.D., a thought leader in Medicine and a pioneer who has helped redefine how we think about health. After her conventional training as a Pediatric Neurologist she continued to grow intellectually and philosophically and is now also an herbalist and urba…

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Ep9 (part 1) - Let Life be a Little Messy, Dr. Maya Shetreat 37:21

3y ago37:21

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On this episode, our special guest is Dr. Maya Shetreat, M.D., a thought leader in Medicine and a pioneer who has helped redefine how we think about health. After her conventional training as a Pediatric Neurologist, she continued to grow intellectually and philosophically and is now also an herbalist and urban farmer. She is the author of the grou…

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Ep8 (part 2) - Lessons Learned from Addressing Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young, the Founders of Parent Heart Watch 47:24

3y ago47:24

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In Part 2 of this episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast - in a co-branded session with Parent Heart Watch, the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation and the Dominic Murray 21 Memorial Foundation - Dr. Fethke continues his discussion with three thought leaders and pioneers who have spent the past two decades addressing the recognition and prevent…

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Ep8 (part 1) - Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young, the Founders of Parent Heart Watch 50:32

3y ago50:32

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In Part 1 of this episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast - in a co-branded session with Parent Heart Watch, the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation and the Dominic Murray 21 Memorial Foundation - Dr. Fethke sits down with three thought leaders and pioneers who have spent the past two decades addressing the recognition and prevention of Sudden C…

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Ep7 (part 2) - Implicit Bias in Healthcare, Dr. David Loeb and Denise Velazquez 42:14

3y ago42:14

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On Episode 6 Part 2 we continue to explore the concept of Implicit Bias in Healthcare with the help of two brave and remarkable healthcare professionals, Dr. David M. Loeb, M.D., PhD, who is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Marrow and Blood Cell Transplantation at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore; and Denise Vela…

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Ep7 (part 1) - Implicit Bias in Healthcare, Dr. David Loeb and Denise Velazquez 39:15

3y ago39:15

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On Episode 6 Part 1 we begin to explore the concept of Implicit Bias in Healthcare with the help of two brave and remarkable healthcare professionals: Dr. David M. Loeb, M.D., PhD, who is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Marrow and Blood Cell Transplantation at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore; and Denise Velazqu…

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Ep6 (part 2) - Lessons from a Pandemic: Longterm Eldercare During COVID-19, Ernesto Chan 39:23

3y ago39:23

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On Part 2 of this episode, Dr. Fethke continues his dialogue with Ernesto Chan on the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our nation’s elderly. Mr. Chan is a Director of Nursing at a Longterm Care facility in New Jersey. Mr. Chan shares his experiences and the broader implications they provide to all of us who may be caring for our vulnerable paren…

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Ep6 (part 1) - Lessons from a Pandemic: The Experience of a Nursing Rehabilitation and Eldercare Center During COVID-19, Ernesto Chan 35:18

3y ago35:18

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On this episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast, Dr. Fethke was honored and excited to invite a dear friend and colleague, Ernesto Chan, to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our nation’s elderly. Mr. Chan is a Director of Nursing at a Longterm Care facility in New Jersey, which we have intentionally kept anonymous in order to not bia…

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