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Why aren't Nurse Practitioners (NP) more utilized in Canada? Are NPs the answer to solving the primary care crisis? In this episode, Amie & Sara interview Stella Cruz, a nurse practitioner in Ontario. We discuss what an NP is, their scope of practice and how they might contribute to an overstretched healthcare system. 

Stella Cruz has been an RN since 2002 working in neuro critical care, the emergency department, and geriatric psych medicine. She completed her masters at the University of Toronto in 2008 with a focus on nursing and women and horizontal violence. She decided to become a nurse practitioner (NP) in 2014 graduating from U of T with acute care NP specializing in seniors health. Currently, Stella works on a 32 Alternate level of care (ALC) unit at a downtown hospital. Stella has taught undergrad nursing and NP students. She was born, raised, lives and works in Toronto. She is a mom and wife, with two kids ages 8 and 14 plus a big dog. She would love to complete a PHD someday, is passionate about nursing and nurses work and is a very strong advocate for nurses. 

Stella’s life motto:

“If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything." 

 

If you are searching for the best internal medicine physician, then Dr. Randy Shemer is the best choice for this. He received his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and has practiced for more than 20 years.

Dr. Jordan Shlain believes good medicine and great health come only from a deep understanding of people, data, and science. First, we discuss Dr. Shlain’s unique approach to the healthcare system and the background and experiences that led to his family office. Dr. Shlain reveals why wealth changes the outcome of how he can deliver healthcare. Plus, we discuss the type of people willing to avoid the insurance route and become his patients. Tune in as Dr. Shlain reveals the biggest surprise he came across when starting his practice.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:30] Dr. Shlain opens up about his background and experience.
• [10:30] How Dr. Shlain’s practice differs from the old country doctor approach.
• [16:50] The types of people willing to avoid insurance and become patients of Dr. Shlain.
• [21:20] Why access to wealth changes the outcome of how Dr. Shlain can deliver healthcare.
• [28:00] Dr. Shlain reveals the biggest surprise he came across when starting his practice.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• People are resentful for paying extra on top of their insurance, making it feel like the doctor is greedy. However, insurance companies do not pay doctors much money.
• People want to know that there's a doctor they can trust.
• Find a doctor that has zero incentive other than your good outcome.
• Life's too short to deal with people that are either abusive or cross your boundaries at every turn.

BIO:

I believe good medicine and great health come only from a deep understanding of people, data, and science.

I am a doctor who takes his craft seriously and has built the model family office for health and medicine in the United States. I read, write and speak on healthcare innovation in the spirit of advancing & enhancing the experience people, both doctors and patients, have while traversing Fortress healthcare.

My hobbies are linguistics, quantum physics, neuroscience, anthropology, music, social science and humanity.

Not afraid to be wrong if it moves the ball forward. Working on solving social problems; not predicting them. Interested in getting it right; not being right.

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.

– Marcel Proust

When it comes to understanding what's supposed to happen during a PAP smear, why they're important and the science behind HPV there's no better person to chat with than your friendly neighbourhood Medical Doctor, Natasha Harlow. 

Dr. Harlow is a family practice doctor in Halifax, NS and she joins on the podcast today to chat all about screening health exams, why we do them, and how she works with the women in her office to support their health. 

Thanks for joining us on the podcast Dr. H! 

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in HRM between the ages of 18-35 can volunteer to have a COVID test completed to help slow the spread in our province. As my 6 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this. 

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Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer your top 10 questions about early pregnancy. They discuss normal bloodwork and ultrasound in pregnancy, they discuss bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage. they review constipation and bloating in early pregnancy.

Free preparing for pregnancy download: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp

Morning Sickness |Tips to improve: https://youtu.be/KxG46elLFJ4 Constipation and

Hemorrhoids in pregnancy: https://youtu.be/LZJkQLziXg4

Miscarriage: https://shefoundhealthmotherhood.libsyn.com/the-sad-truth-about-miscarriage

 

In this episode of Sound Health, Jim sits down yet again with friend & colleague, the brilliant Dr. Russell Miller—a family medicine doctor of nearly 25 years.

Today, we're covering the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his typical fashion, Dr. Miller tells it like it is.

He sets the facts straight when it comes to:
- The severity of COVID
- Social distancing
- Masks
- When to go to the ER
- Ways you can strengthen your immune system
- A world post-COVID

Stay informed. Stay healthy.

In this episode of Sound Health, you'll get an insider’s look into the mind of a brilliant doctor.

Jim sits down with his colleague, and good friend, Dr. Russell Miller—a practicing family physician of nearly 23 years.

Today, Dr. Miller reveals the biggest health mistakes people are making, safer ways you can manage chronic pain, and his top five recommendations for staying healthy and independent as you age.

Dr. Miller also discusses why he considers the vagus nerve to be the body’s major “healing highway,” as well as practical ways to strengthen vagal tone to build resilience against stress and illness.

Jim and Dr. Miller also talk about how to be your own best advocate when it comes to your healthcare, why you need to stop Googling your symptoms, and how to get the most out of your doctor appointments.

Press play to start your sound health journey!