America has a critical need for more doctors, especially in underserved communities. The American Medical Association estimates a shortage of about 35,000 primary care physicians and 60,000 specialists by 2025. Rural areas will be hit hardest by this, along with […]
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Ep. 57: How mental health apps are changing the telemedicine landscape
COVID-19 has caused many patients to shift from their usual office visits to now-covered telehealth appointments. Virtual visits allow for the ability to remotely manage medical issues during a time when in-person care may not be an option for many. […]
Ep. 56: Patient influencers: Walking an ethical line, with Julie Croner and Suzanne Zuppello
Social media allows those living with medical conditions to share health anecdotes and advice to a wider audience, turning many patients into influencers within their condition’s community. Healthcare companies, in turn, have increasingly tapped into these networks by partnering with […]
Ep. 55: Influencer Mania: The unregulated business practice that you’re friends with, featuring Dr. Sophie Boerman and Suzanne Zuppello
Influencers aren’t just promoting beauty, lifestyle, and fashion products anymore, they’re posting #ads with medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and even testimonials on surgical techniques. But is this ethical? Dr. Sophie Boerman, who studies consumers’ understanding of sponsored content, helps us understand […]
Ep. 54: Unintended consequences: Solo moms face extreme vulnerability during COVID-19 shutdown
While the coronavirus shutdowns have been difficult for everyone, they weigh especially heavy on single moms who are navigating everything alone. Dr. Marika Lindholm, a sociologist and founder of Empowering Solo Moms Everywhere (ESME), an online community for solo […]
Ep. 53: Urinary incontinence, postpartum leakage and strengthening the pelvic floor with Dr. Carolyn Swenson and Dr. Donna Mazloomdoost
Bladder leakage is not something women have to live with, but many do. While approximately half of U.S. women over 50 experience urinary incontinence, very few seek treatment. Urogynecologist Dr. Carolyn Swenson breaks down the most common forms of […]
Ep. 52: Preparing for death, end of life doulas
With more Americans dying in their homes than in hospitals, end-of-life doulas are stepping in to assist the process. While doulas are mainly associated with the role of supporting mothers through pregnancy, doulas who guide clients through their last moments […]
Ep. 51: Learning to be your own advocate with Christie VanHorne
A constant theme on Empowered Health is the importance of advocating for your own health, but what does that exactly mean? Christie VanHorne, a public health consultant, joins us to explain how she helps others understand good patient-provider communication. VanHorne […]
Ep. 50: International Women’s Day: Breaking sports boundaries with Manal Rostom
Manal Rostom has never let her hijab stop her from excelling at her sport. In 2015, the Dubai-based athlete broke barriers as the first hijabi woman in a Nike campaign, modeling their new sports hijab. Later, she became the […]
Ep. 49: Menopause overview with Dr. Heather Hirsch
Dr. Heather Hirsch, who leads the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, breaks down what women should expect as they go through menopause. We discuss hormone therapy, hot flashes, changes in metabolism during menopause, and the Women’s […]