Author: healthprofessionalradio

Guest: Gary Ho

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Gary Ho, a 46-year-old father from Austin, experienced pain in his ankles and feet for over a decade before being diagnosed with chronic uncontrolled gout. He had his first attack in college, and his doctor told him it was a sprained ankle and prescribed pain pills. The pain continued for several years –getting worse and lasting longer as time went on (feeling like broken bones). In his 40s, Gary was finally diagnosed with chronic gout. He has since found relief from a medicine called KRYSTEXXA approved to treat adults with chronic gout that hasn’t been controlled with other treatments.  He seeks to educate others about the condition and the importance of speaking with a gout specialist to assess your options.

Segment overview: Gary Ho, a 46 year old father from Austin, discusses his chronic gout diagnosis, symptoms, and the medication called KRYSTEXXA that has given him relief.

Guest: Dr. Clemens Hong

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Clemens Hong MD, MPH is the Director of Whole Person Care and Medical Director of Community Health Improvement at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.  Dr. Hong leads a number of county initiatives to improve the community and population health for Los Angeles County residents with a focus on high-risk and vulnerable populations, addressing social and behavioral determinants of health, and the role of community health workers onto health delivery teams.

Segment overview: Clemens Hong MD, MPH is the Director of Whole Person Care and Medical Director of Community Health Improvement at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, talks about the Whole Person Care Program that will integrate a county-wide health system that delivers services to vulnerable and high-risk individuals.

Guest: Dr. Elicia Harris

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Elicia Harris is a board certified OB/GYN physician. She is currently practicing in a high-volume large group practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She completed her bachelor of science at Purdue University. She completed medical school and her OB/GYN residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. She is a teaching faculty member for Indiana University School of Medicine and volunteer teaching faculty member for Fort Wayne Family Practice Residency. She is currently a physician partner in her large group private practice. She has a special interest in high-risk obstetric care and contraception counseling.

Segment overview: Dr. Elicia Harris, a board certified OB/GYN discusses why it’s important for a woman to have comprehensive family planning conversations with her doctor, the benefits and risks of contraception options, and the newest FDA-approved hormonal IUD currently available.  This interview is courtesy of Bayer Women’s Healthcare; Website: coverher.org

Guest: Dr. James Greenblatt

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: James M. Greenblatt, MD, is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and one of the founders of Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH). He currently serves as the chief medical officer and vice president of medical services at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenblatt is also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston.

Segment overview: Dr. James Greenblatt talks about his book “Finally Focused” and offers information to parents who suspect their child may be ADHD and also adults who feel they may be ADHD.

Guest: Dr. Allan Morton

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Morton is certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, maintains an active private practice in Warren, Michigan, as the senior associate of a single, specialty rheumatology group. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, and doctorate of osteopathic medicine from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO. After an internship and residency in internal medicine at Detroit Osteopathic and Bicounty Community Hospitals, he completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at Wayne State University in Detroit.
He is the director of the Michigan Osteoporosis Testing Center, as well as a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Allan Morton, a rheumatologist and past chairman of the Michigan Chapter of the National Arthritis Foundation, discusses chronic uncontrolled gout, a condition that persists even after treatment with conventional therapies for gout.

Guest: Dr. Atul Deodhar

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Through his role on the Executive Committee of the SpondyloArthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN), Dr. Deodhar has been dedicated to spondyloarthritis research, including epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. He has been engaged in clinical trials assessing the efficacy of novel therapies in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Together with the Department of Dermatology, he has created the Center for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Excellence (CEPPA) at OHSU, a multidisciplinary clinic which has provided care for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and allowed the collection and analysis of a CEPPA registry.

Segment overview: Dr. Atul Deodhar, MD, a lead study investigator with Janssen is here to discuss the results of the Phase 3 GO-ALIVE study with SIMPONI ARIA® (golimumab) infusion for patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Guests:Guests: Dr. David Fisher, M.D and Lani

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: David Fisher, M.D., is Director of the Total Joint Center of Excellence at OrthoIndy Hospital (Indianapolis, Indiana) and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He performs more than 500 joint replacement procedures a year and specializes in primary and revision knee replacement.

Lani is a small animal veterinarian and equestrian physical therapist who provides chiropractic, therapeutic laser and massage therapy for competitive race horses. A nature and animal enthusiast, Lani has had a lifelong passion for being active outdoors, camping, hiking and riding horses.
Lani’s knee problems started in 1996 when she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee during a horse riding accident.
Despite the surgery, Lani’s pain progressed, and it became physically difficult for her to perform her job, which required her to be on her feet all day.
In 2013, Lani went ahead with a double knee replacement procedure and is back to working, riding and living an active, pain-free life.

Segment overview: Dr. David Fisher discusses the impact of Osteoarthritis on Women and treatment options for dealing with pain.

Guest: Paul Gionfriddo

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Paul Gionfriddo was named President and CEO of Mental Health America on May 1, 2014. He has worked in a variety of health and mental-health related positions during a career spanning over thirty years.
Paul has also led nonprofit organizations in three states. He served as President of the Quantum Foundation, a private health foundation in Palm Beach County FL from 2007 to 2010 and as Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Community Health Alliance from 2005 to 2007. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University. He lives with his wife, Pam, who is CEO of the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, in Lake Worth, Florida. They have five adult children and two grandchildren.

Segment overview: Paul Gionfriddo, President, and CEO of Mental Health America discusses the crucial need for increased awareness and dialogue (among patients, caregivers, and HCPs) about the emotional and communication needs of the patient journey.