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Mission driven
June Cena & Jerry Heraz
June Cena, a Health Information Technician at Mission Heritage Medical Group in Mission Viejo, California, recently received the Values in Action Award from Providence Health. In a discussion with his supervisor, Jerry, June shared his commitment to fostering a positive work environment and his personal motivation for entering the healthcare field. June's colleagues nominated him for the Values in Action award, commending his gratitude, joy, and kindness. June encourages caregivers to embrace kindness and uphold their mission to deliver exceptional care in their roles. Edit credit: Sean Collins
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A mother’s unconditional love
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Phyllis Smith & Laura Smith Laura Smith, author of "The Berkeley Book: The Story of Hope, Happiness, and Down Syndrome," sits down with her mother, Phyllis Smith, to discuss the journey behind the book. Phyllis reflects on the night Berkeley was born and one physician’s attitude that nearly cost Berkeley his life. Having survived that night, Phyllis recounts the love and joy Berkeley has brough...
Two friends grow from disability and friendship
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Benjamin Marshall & Laura Smith Laura recently crossed paths with Benjamin, who had befriended her brother, Berkeley, back in sixth grade. This unexpected meeting came about when Benjamin saw a post on social media about "The Berkeley Book: The Story of Hope, Happiness, and Down Syndrome," that Laura had written about her brother. Benjamin shared with Laura the profound impact Berkeley had on h...
Disability advocacy
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Jennifer Kucera & Sarah Quinto Jennifer has dedicated herself to advocating for herself and others with disabilities. She speaks out about the obstacles she has encountered while accessing healthcare, such as challenges with diagnostic equipment and exam tables, as well as encountering discrimination among healthcare professionals. Jennifer shares a concern that individuals with disabilities ma...
Making health care accessible
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Jeff Cato & Erik Wexler Jeff has been a dedicated employee at Providence since he graduated high school in 1987. During a conversation with Erik Wexler, Chief Operating Officer for Providence, Jeff recounts his journey with accessibility as a blind health care employee, starting in food services and later transitioning to the IT team. In his current role, Jeff plays a crucial part in enhancing ...
Health care strategies for people with disabilities
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Casey Doherty & Courtney Milot Casey discusses key strategies for receiving informed care, highlighting the significance of providers being knowledgeable about COVID’s long-term risk and impact, utilizing telehealth, practicing active listening, and fostering teamwork. She emphasizes the importance of trust, respect for patient perspectives, and understanding energy limitations. Additionally, C...
Chronic fatigue and the power of disability pride
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Casey Doherty & Courtney Milot Casey and Courtney discuss the journey of coming to terms with disability identity, highlighting the power and community and the growth that can be found in embracing it. Casey shares her experience of living with Myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome), long COVID, psychiatric disabilities, and Lyme Disease. She sheds light on the challenges of bone-...
A purpose-driven life
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Ana, a dedicated accreditation regulatory program manager in the quality control department, finds immense fulfillment in her role as it allows her to deeply connect with the human aspect of patient care. Alongside her professional journey, Ana reflects on the profound influence of faith that guided her to the prestigious Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, CA. Edit credit: Alison Jacques
A story of perseverance
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Dan Hudson, a Chaplin for Providence St. Johns in Santa Monica, California spoke with his colleague Pema Choden, the director of the laboratory at St. John's. Pema reveals her family's connection to the Dalai Lama. She also shared the story of her parents escape from Tibet in 1959 and settled in India. Pema's oldest sister was given an opportunity to come to the U.S. on a scholarship and eventu...
Laura Smith & Benjamin Marshall
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Laura's chance encounter with Benjamin, a former classmate of her brother Berkeley who has Down syndrome, leads to a conversation that unveils the profound impact Berkeley had on Benjamin's life. As Benjamin shares his story, Laura learns how Berkeley's influence inspired him to pursue a career as a speech pathologist. This serendipitous meeting sparks a realization for Laura about the lasting ...
Rori Harris-Killough and Scott Acord
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Rori Harris-Killough and Scott Acord
Achieving work-life balance in home health care
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Katie Hatfield, Natalia Calonzo and Kim Entwistle Kathleen, Kim, and Natalia offer different perspectives about home health care at Providence. Kathleen and Kim found fulfillment and achieved a better work-life balance in this field. Natalia, however, developed a passion for nursing after receiving compassionate care as a patient at Providence. This experience led her to pursue a nursing career...
Perseverance and possibilities
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Barbara Morphy & Chandra Hodges Barbara shared her journey with Chandra, from housekeeping to medical billing and coding, and the challenges she faced along the way. With dedication and perseverance, Barbara secured a job with a better work-life balance, enabling her to spend more quality time with her children. Seeing her children thrive in college brings her happiness and contentment, ignitin...
Dedicated to the mission
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Sister Anita Butler & Molly Swain Sister Anita opens up about her remarkable journey as a Sister of Providence during a conversation with her colleague, Molly Swain - from her early connection with the Sisters of Providence to her time as the head of the long-term care division before joining the Foundation Board of Directors at Providence Mount Saint Vincent. Throughout her career she has had ...
A lifelong service to God
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Sister Charlene Hudon & Molly Swain Sister Charlene reminisces with her friend and colleague, Molly Swain, about some remarkable moments throughout her 65-year journey as a sister - from responding to her calling, to leaping from an airplane to celebrate her 85th birthday, to her impactful involvement with the "Nuns on a Bus" organization in the realm of social justice. Edit credit: Alison Jacques
The archivist
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The archivist
Life lessons
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Life lessons
Caring for caregivers
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Caring for caregivers
A love story
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A love story
Advances in Alzheimer's research
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Advances in Alzheimer's research
Race, Healthcare, & Equity: Report Card
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Race, Healthcare, & Equity: Report Card
Restaurant left a bad taste
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Restaurant left a bad taste
Gratitude
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Gratitude
A game changing moment
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A game changing moment
A transgender agent for change
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A transgender agent for change
Advocate for the most vulnerable
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Advocate for the most vulnerable
A mother's compassion spurs action
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A mother's compassion spurs action
A champion for gender-diverse children
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A champion for gender-diverse children
Life on the street
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Life on the street
Hospice for the unhoused
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Hospice for the unhoused

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bryantsantos
    @bryantsantos 4 місяці тому

    I really appreciated the talk. It is useful to reinforce that food choices affect health. I am looking forward to further motivation.

  • @lisaplymate1162
    @lisaplymate1162 4 місяці тому

    Love this interview with the viewpoint of one of the 'original' PAs! Fascinating - love the way she almost 'fell into it.'

  • @nereyes3
    @nereyes3 5 місяців тому

    So beautiful ❤️😢😢😢

  • @jazpurgarcia831
    @jazpurgarcia831 5 місяців тому

    I'm not even finished listening to this podcast and I've already shared it to two people as I'm finding this That Inspiring and Informative! I am so excited to be hear and am surprised that it's not gotten more attention!

  • @ckrgksdkrak
    @ckrgksdkrak 11 місяців тому

    So you want black patients to be only treated by black doctors and white patients to be cared for by only white doctors instead of decreasing implicit bias in both patients and doctors so patients feel comfortable with all physicians regardless of skin color? Knock yourselves out!

  • @mariahrosehernandez1938
    @mariahrosehernandez1938 Рік тому

    This describes what I am going through and it’s been like this for several years now

  • @needtoknowtruth7035
    @needtoknowtruth7035 Рік тому

    So grateful for Caroline's honesty

  • @OS-bs9ky
    @OS-bs9ky Рік тому

    temporal lobe epilepsy can cause a verbal hallucinations as well, and in this case you need antiepileptic meds, not antipsychotics.

  • @OS-bs9ky
    @OS-bs9ky Рік тому

    The lady speaks with constant vocal fry. I wonder why ?

  • @annieduval4048
    @annieduval4048 Рік тому

    Jeff Ward's story beautifully told, both inspiring and heartbreaking. Jeff sum's up his life when he says "I contributed to making the world a better place." Thank you for publishing Jeff's story, in his own words.

  • @dirkguzman7955
    @dirkguzman7955 Рік тому

    𝓅𝓇o𝓂o𝓈𝓂 😂

  • @GenNowClient
    @GenNowClient Рік тому

    Thank you for recording and sharing your story. My oh my.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 роки тому

    mr,super!incredible ~))