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The 3Ps of Cancer podcast highlights prevention, preparedness and progress in cancer treatments and research. Each episode tackles one of these areas of focus with topics presented by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center physicians, staff or patients. You can continue to explore the 3ps of Cancer at www.rogelcancercenter.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As a federally funded program of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA), the UMTRC provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance services leveraged into products of lasting value to rural providers. Many of the resources found on the website are related to reimbursement and development of sustainable telehealth programs. The UMTRC region encompasses the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We have created this podcast as an additional outreach ...
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7. The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network
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In this episode Can your child really have a doctors appointment without you having to miss work and your child having to miss class? This week Becky sits down once again with Bryce Wray-Nelson and Kathleen Chelminiak to learn more about IRSCN: The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network. Bryce and Kathleen expand on the barriers and numerous benefits…
Prostate cancer survivor, George Baier shares his cancer journey and how he continues to live life to the fullest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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6. Partnerships to Increase Health Coverage in Indiana
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In this episode When things feel tight and you don't know what to do, who can help you? This week Becky sits down with Tina Darling and Anita Brown, other members of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Team to talk again about the different facets of having an insurance navigator in your corner and more ways that they can help you find the resources yo…
Health equity is something that has been an issue throughout health care, especially for cancer. Radiation oncologist and 2020-21 American Society of Clinical Oncology President, Dr. Lori Piece talks about the steps being taken to address this issue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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What Happens After the COVID-19 Vaccine, Minute by Minute
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An immunologist explains how the vaccine trains your immune system to fight the coronavirus. ‘For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/what-happens-after-you-get-covid-19-vaccine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode Nearly 70% of adults who smoke say they want to quit. However, quitting smoking can be so difficult. Who is here to help? This week Becky Sanders sits down with Taylor Kenyon, the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Quality Advisor from IRHA, to discuss the Health Systems Change Partnerships of three different hospitals, as well as the…
The Rogel Cancer Center's Associate Chief Clinical Officer of Cancer Services, David Smith, M.D., shares how clinical care delivery for cancer patients at Michigan Medicine had to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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4. Health Coverage for Indiana Families and Pregnant Women
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In this episode In the state of Indiana more that 50% of babies are born as Medicaid babies. This week Becky Sanders sits down with Ann McCafferty, Kathy Walker, and Collette Rhoads, all members of the Connecting Kids to Coverage team funded by CMS. They explore more of the intricacies of the CKC program and why having a navigator is really benefic…
In this episode Good and effective internet access in rural areas can feel scarce. And also expensive. This week Becky sits down with Ally Orwig, the director of The Indiana Telehealth Network, an organization made to help businesses that qualify to find more affordable and effective internet access. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to co…
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Poll Finds More Teens Protesting Racism | Michigan Medicine
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The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/national-poll-more-teens-participating-protests-against-racism See acast.com/privacy…
In this episode This week, Becky sits down with Trevor Cunningham and Bryce Wray-Nelson, the program director and program coordinator, respectively, of the Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth, to learn more about their program and why they are passionate about their work. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on …
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Navigating Physical and Mental Health During the Holidays and COVID | Michigan Medicine
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As cold weather approaches, a gastrointestinal psychologist shares best practices for navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-protect-your-mental-and-physical-health-holiday-season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
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The Latest Treatments for COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
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An infectious disease expert discusses the latest treatments for COVID-19. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/covid-19-therapies-where-are-we See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What exactly does Telehealth mean? In this episode of A Virtual View, Becky elaborates on the definition of Telehealth and its importance to the future of health care. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: IRHA: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org…
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Transgender Americans May Seek Alternative Ways to Get Gender-Affirming Hormones Due to Insurance Barriers | Michigan Medicine
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A study finds that an estimated 170,000 people who are transgender in the United States may access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks. From the article: "Researchers evaluated national data and found that 84% of the 27,715 respondents were interested in using hormones, while only 55% wer…
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Is it a Cold, the Flu or COVID? | Michigan Medicine
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You wake up one morning feeling under the weather. While in previous years you may have chalked up a sore throat or body aches to a run-of-the-mill cold or flu, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic adds a new element of concern to getting sick. An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their symptoms. For more information about this story visit…
Problems with her placenta inspired physician Courtney Townsel to specialize in helping others understand the high risk pregnancy conditions that impact this vital organ. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/5-placenta-issues-every-woman-should-know See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
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Early Signs of Psychosis | Michigan Medicine
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Seeing, hearing or perceiving things that aren’t really there may seem like something to hide, but seeking help early can make a big difference. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/distorted-reality-what-to-do-about-early-signs-of-psychosis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat…
Experts advise on how to celebrate without putting yourself, and your loved ones, at risk. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-have-a-safe-holiday-season-during-covid-19-pandemic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Patient Coping Strategies | Michigan Medicine
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A social worker shares coping strategies to help patients deal with the stress of health challenges. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/11-hidden-hardships-only-patients-understand-and-ways-to-cope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Tips to Improve Your Sleep While Working From Home | Michigan Medicine
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For those able to work remotely, experts say it’s a good time to address your sleep habits to improve your health. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/still-working-from-home-try-these-5-tips-improve-your-sleep See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Planning a Safer Halloween in 2020 | Michigan Medicine
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Try these modifications to help keep the Halloween spirit alive. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-ways-to-have-a-safe-halloween-during-covid-19 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Curve is Fattening, Not Flattening | Michigan Medicine
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Now that we know more about the coronavirus, this is the time to stay the course to prevent infections and buy time until vaccines are ready, expert says. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/curve-fattening-not-flattening-what-can-we-do See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info…
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How Bad Bacteria Get Past Gut Microbiome Defenses | Michigan Medicine
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How E coli. and other illness-causing bugs get past the microbiome’s defenses. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/bad-bacteria-make-their-own-food-to-colonize-gut See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with an average five-year survival rate of around 20%. Like with most cancers, we know that we can achieve better outcomes for patients when lung cancer is detected at earlier stages. Dr. Doug Arenberg, who heads the lung cancer screening program at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, discusses…
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How to Keep COVID-19 From Invading Your “Pod”
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For many Americans, life in the time of COVID-19 means forming “pods” – small groups of people who agree to share child care and education responsibilities, or to study or socialize together. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-keep-covid-19-from-invading-your-pod-and-how-to-stay-…
As schools prepare for fall, a small study suggests that young children may carry coronavirus at high levels – but that doesn’t prove they’re contagious. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/why-relationship-between-kids-and-spread-of-covid-remains-unclear See acast.com/privacy for privacy …
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PPIs, GERD and Psychological Distress | Michigan Medicine
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A research scientist and his team examine the relationship between proton pump inhibitors, endoscopy, esophageal conditions and psychological distress for patients with GERD. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/does-ppi-response-predict-other-conditions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
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The Frontline Workers Behind the Scenes | Michigan Medicine
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When people think about forensic pathology, images of crime shows where an investigator sets out to determine a murder victim’s cause of death often come to mind. However, it’s important to acknowledge the crucial role this field actually plays in our collective response to death, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel. For more i…
Dr. Goutham Narla, division chief of genetic medicine in the department of medicine at University of Michigan discusses how his lab pivoted in order to continue much needed cancer research during the COVID-19 pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What We Know, and Don't Know, About COVID-19 Reinfection
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Is it possible to have COVID-19 more than once within a short period of time? Two recent reports, one out of Hong Kong and one in a patient in Reno, Nevada, have many scratching their heads—and wondering what the cases mean for the future of the pandemic. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/should-we-w…
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4 Mask Myths That Put You at Risk | Michigan Medicine
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You’ve heard it time and again: One of the easiest and most effective ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 is by wearing face masks. That’s true whether you’re at the grocery store or seeing friends and family who live outside your immediate household. For more information, visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/4-mask-myths-pu…
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Connecting from the ICU During COVID | Michigan Medicine
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Lessons from early peak state of Michigan could inform hospitals in other areas. Four months ago, Michigan glowed red on COVID-19 maps. Hundreds of patients packed hospital intensive care units in the southern part of the state, and hospitals statewide rapidly put strict new visitor policies in place to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. ICU t…
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Testing the Efficacy of Convalescent Plasma in Treating COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
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How researchers, doctors and recovered patients are joining efforts to see if one of the oldest pandemic treatments really works. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/convalescent-plasma-and-covid-19-hope-blood-and-chance Resources: C3PO, short for Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma of …
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Inflammation, Blood Sugar and COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
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After preliminary observations of 200 COVID-19 patients with severe hyperglycemia, a Michigan Medicine team is shedding light in a new Diabetes paper about why high blood sugar may trigger worse outcomes in people infected with the virus. And researchers have developed a blood sugar management tool that may potentially reduce risk of secondary infe…
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BioArtography and the Image of COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
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You've seen it—a large spherical mass with protruding red spikes plastered across the television and the internet. It's an image that has become all too familiar over the last few months. We know it well as COVID-19, but what exactly does this picture tell us other than serving as the visual representation of the pandemic? For more information abou…
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How Can Ride Sharing & Food Delivery Tech Help Pre-Hospital Communications? | Michigan Medicine
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Apps like Uber or Lyft can find you easily for a ride to the airport. So why is getting help to get to a hospital in an emergency so much more complicated? For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/uberization-of-911 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Parents Vary in Their Support for Risk Reduction Measures as Schools Reopen | Michigan Medicine
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Parents in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois varied in their support for risk-reduction measures like random COVID-19 testing and face mask requirements. The majority of parents surveyed (two-thirds) said they will likely send all of their children to school in fall. Most also support certain safety measures, including decreasing the number of children o…
Dr. Emily Walling, co-medical director and Dr. Anao Zhang, research director for clinical services and patient outcomes of the Michigan Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program discuss this importance and need for this program. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Mind & Body Recovery After COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
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Providers find patients hospitalized from COVID-19 need physical and cognitive rehabilitation care to aid in their recovery from the virus’ damaging effects on the body and mind. For patients that experience severe cases of the COVID-19 virus, no longer needing mechanical ventilation and leaving the intensive care unit are great successes. But, for…
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Tocilizumab Associated With Lower Death Risk in COVID Patients on Ventilators | Michigan Medicine
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Patients who received single intravenous dose of tocilizumab were also more likely to leave the hospital or be off a ventilator within a month, despite double the risk of additional infection. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/drug-calms-cytokine-storm-associated-45-lower-risk-of-dying-among-covid…
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The Relationship Between Light Exposure and Human Health | Michigan Medicine
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Increased light exposure can have positive and negative effects on your health — depending on the time of day. In the age of working from home due to COVID-19, many of us may be spending significantly more time inside looking at bright screens. As we attend online meetings and scroll through social media, we are exposed to more artificial light tha…
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COVID-19 Has Changed Everything, Including Applying for Medical Residency | Michigan Medicine
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A doctor and fourth-year medical student propose improvements to the residency application process during COVID-19 and beyond. During this academic year alone, over 40,000 medical students will apply for residency programs throughout the United States. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this process will look very different than in p…
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Academic Medicine, The Gender Gap & COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
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A new study finds that fewer women were first authors on COVID-19-related research papers published in the first half of this year. The difference was particularly striking during the first two months of the pandemic when schools closed and researchers were told to work remotely. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmheal…
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TSWS: Working Toward Health Equity | Michigan Medicine
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The United Asian American Medical Student Association unveils a social media campaign designed to amplify diverse voices in support of diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/med-u/stories-we-share-a-social-justice-campaign You can find The Stories We Share campaign on Facebook, @…
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Can You Travel Safely During COVID? | Michigan Medicine
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As lockdown restrictions ease up around the country, health experts share their input on travel and how to make vacationing as safe as possible. The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has been increasing daily at the highest rate since the pandemic began. Despite this, with lockdown restrictions loosening around the country, many have found thems…
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Caring for Someone With COVID-19 at Home | Michigan Medicine
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Tips for helping a family member or roommate cope with coronavirus (COVID-19) effects, while protecting yourself and others. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/14-things-to-do-if-someone-you-live-has-covid-19 Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus (COVI…
When it comes to breast and ovarian cancer risk, there is talk about BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. In this episode we talk with genetic counselor, Kara Milliron, about BRCA and how it effects not only breast and ovarian cancer but other inherited cancers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Why You Should Wear a Mask, and How to Wear it Properly | Michigan Medicine
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Properly wearing a mask or cloth face covering can help keep you safe while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. As cases of COVID-19 begin to spike again across the country, it’s important to stay steadfast in helping prevent further spread of the virus. While you should continue to wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes, avoid touching your …
Michigan Medicine pathologist, Dr. Aaron Udager talks about pathology’s role in cancer diagnosis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.