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  • Summary

  • A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

    2024 GHLF 2021
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Episodes
  • S7, Ep 29- Post-Election Recap: What Trump's Return Means for Health Care
    Nov 6 2024

    In this special post-election episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark, Chief Policy Officer at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, provides an update on the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s second non-consecutive presidential term on health care. With changes expected in the Senate and possible shifts in the House, Steven breaks down how Trump’s administration, along with controversial figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., may influence public health agencies, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. Tune in for a quick, informative recap of the election's health care implications.

    Contact Our Hosts

    Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

    Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

    A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

    We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

    Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    8 mins
  • S7, Ep 28- Spooky Tales from the Health Care System: Lessons in Advocacy
    Oct 31 2024

    In this special Halloween episode of The Health Advocates, we’re diving into some spine-chilling experiences in the health care system. Our guests open up about their scariest moments — from misdiagnoses and panic attacks in MRI machines to doctors dismissing their pain. But it’s not all fright! They share how these tough experiences helped them become stronger self-advocates, turning fear into resilience.

    Among the highlights in this episode:

    01:34: Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at GHLF, describes her experience on Easter weekend in 2017, when she started experiencing severe chest pain and difficulty breathing

    06:47: Shelley shares that she was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in both lungs) — a potentially fatal condition and recalls how a nurse, unaware of her diagnosis, carelessly lifted her, worsening her pain. Shelley had to advocate for different pain management, eventually receiving proper treatment after several hours

    11:26: Sarah Shaw, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Outreach at GHLF, shares how her doctor’s frustration with her lack of progress led to a shocking comment, labeling her a “problem patient.” Sarah felt blamed for not responding to treatments but decided to find a new doctor who would advocate for her and work collaboratively on her treatment plan

    15:23: Sarah reflects on her positive experience with her new doctor, who reassures her that “the treatment failed you, not the other way around,” a supportive approach that transformed her journey, emphasizing the importance of finding a doctor who listens and treats patients as partners in their care

    18:53: Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, shares her own story of feeling dismissed by a dermatologist who kept her waiting for over two hours, only to rush through the appointment and offer unsolicited advice on her autoimmune treatment, making her feel uncomfortable and disregarded

    21:59: Zoe reflects on the lessons learned: the importance of trusting her instincts, finding providers who respect her time, and ensuring she feels comfortable speaking up during appointments

    26:44: JP Summers, Senior Patient Advocate and Community Outreach Manager at GHLF, describes the panic attack she experienced while in the MRI machine due to severe claustrophobia. This led her to advocate for an open MRI despite initial insurance denials, highlighting how crucial it is to speak up for her needs in challenging health care situations

    32:54: Zoe thanks JP for sharing her story, acknowledging the anxiety diagnostic tests can trigger for chronic illness patients, and underscores the importance of knowing there are often alternatives available

    36:19: What our hosts learned from this episode

    Contact Our Hosts

    Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

    Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

    A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

    We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

    Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    38 mins
  • S7, Ep 27- Get Vaccinated, Stay Protected: 2024-2025 COVID and Flu Shots
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode, we discuss the 2024-2025 fall vaccine lineup, covering everything you need to know to stay protected this season. We start with updates on the latest COVID and flu vaccines, and Zoe shares her personal experience getting these shots. We then dive into the recent approval of self-administered FluMist, exploring how it compares to the traditional injectable flu vaccine in terms of effectiveness and convenience. Plus, we provide a brief update on RSV.

    Among the highlights in this episode:

    00:36: Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, discusses the CDC’s updated COVID vaccine recommendations, emphasizing that everyone aged six months and older should receive the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine

    00:48: Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, addresses common questions from the immunocompromised community, highlighting the CDC's guidance on additional COVID doses and the importance of consulting with health care providers

    01:13: Steven and Zoe explain the distinction between updated vaccines and boosters, noting that updated vaccines target new strains and are expected to be revised annually

    02:24: Steven shares data from 2023, pointing out that most people hospitalized for COVID had not received the updated vaccine, underlining its importance

    02:46: Zoe highlights the concern of long COVID and how getting vaccinated can reduce the risk of developing this condition

    03:16: Zoe shares her personal experience of getting both the flu and COVID shots together, and gives tips on how to coordinate vaccination plans with a doctor

    04:23: Steven introduces the FDA approval of FluMist for self or caregiver administration, explaining how it provides an alternative to the traditional flu shot

    06:02: Zoe explains that FluMist is not recommended for the immunocompromised

    07:10: Steven discusses the benefits of having options like FluMist, stating that it's good to have more ways to get vaccinated

    08:09: Zoe shares insights on managing treatments around vaccine schedules, emphasizing the importance of personalizing health care decisions

    09:39: Zoe provides information on the RSV vaccine, mentioning its availability for older adults, pregnant women, and the benefits for newborns

    10:09: Steven reminds listeners about the availability of free rapid COVID tests from the federal government, encouraging people to have them on hand during the respiratory virus season

    11:04: Zoe announces the launch of the second season of GHLF’s Informed Immunity podcast, which covers topics around vaccines, immunization equity, and debunking myths

    To listen to all the Informed Immunity episodes, visit: https://ghlf.org/informed-immunity/ or search for the series on your favorite podcast platform

    11:28: What our hosts learned from this episode

    Contact Our Hosts

    Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

    Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

    A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

    We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

    Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    13 mins

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