Author: healthprofessionalradio

Guest: Dr. Jay Popp
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: John W. (Jay) Popp, Jr. graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1969 and completed medical school at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1973. He has had an interest in inflammatory bowel disease since his training and has participated in numerous clinical trials evaluating novel therapies for IBD. He retired from private practice and joined Janssen Biotech as a Medical Director in the Medical Affairs Department In 2006. He continues to have an intense interest in colorectal cancer prevention and has visited Congress on numerous occasions to inform our legislators of the importance of preventative strategies.

Segment overview: Jay Popp, MD, Director of Medical Affairs, Janssen Biotech, Inc., discusses the capabilities of Gut Check, the biweekly surveys for patients and how health professionals can benefit from the information tracking provided by Gut Check.

Guest: Dr. Jay Popp
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: John W. (Jay) Popp, Jr. graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1969 and completed medical school at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1973. He has had an interest in inflammatory bowel disease since his training and has participated in numerous clinical trials evaluating novel therapies for IBD. He retired from private practice and joined Janssen Biotech as a Medical Director in the Medical Affairs Department In 2006. He continues to have an intense interest in colorectal cancer prevention and has visited Congress on numerous occasions to inform our legislators of the importance of preventative strategies.

Segment overview: Jay Popp, MD, Director of Medical Affairs, Janssen Biotech, Inc., talks about the new Gut Check platform, designed for people living with chronic IBD, that helps improve disease monitoring and enhance communication with their doctor.

Guest: Dr. Jay Popp
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: John W. (Jay) Popp, Jr. graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1969 and completed medical school at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1973. He has had an interest in inflammatory bowel disease since his training and has participated in numerous clinical trials evaluating novel therapies for IBD. He retired from private practice and joined Janssen Biotech as a Medical Director in the Medical Affairs Department In 2006. He continues to have an intense interest in colorectal cancer prevention and has visited Congress on numerous occasions to inform our legislators of the importance of preventative strategies.

Segment overview: Jay Popp, MD, Director of Medical Affairs, Janssen Biotech, Inc., discusses Inflammatory Bowel Disease, symptoms, causes, and the latest advances in IBD research.

Guest: Tricia Paige
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Tricia Paige is a Senior Director with the JScreen program at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. At Emory, Tricia has worked as the Director of Genetic Counseling Services, Program Manager for Newborn Screening, and the Assistant Director of the Genomics and Public Health Program. In her current position, Tricia focuses on improving the delivery of genetic services from both an individual and public health perspective, especially in the realm of preconception carrier screening.

Segment overview: Tricia Z. Paige, MS, CGC, LGC, instructor at Emory University School of Medicine, discusses the biggest changes she has seen in genetics over her career, and what big changes are on the horizon.

Guest: Tricia Paige
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Tricia Paige is a Senior Director with the JScreen program at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. At Emory, Tricia has worked as the Director of Genetic Counseling Services, Program Manager for Newborn Screening, and the Assistant Director of the Genomics and Public Health Program. In her current position, Tricia focuses on improving the delivery of genetic services from both an individual and public health perspective, especially in the realm of preconception carrier screening.

Segment overview: Tricia Z. Paige, MS, CGC, LGC, instructor at Emory University School of Medicine, talks about the benefit of DNA sequencing.

Guest: Tricia Paige
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Tricia Paige is a Senior Director with the JScreen program at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. At Emory, Tricia has worked as the Director of Genetic Counseling Services, Program Manager for Newborn Screening, and the Assistant Director of the Genomics and Public Health Program. In her current position, Tricia focuses on improving the delivery of genetic services from both an individual and public health perspective, especially in the realm of preconception carrier screening.

Segment overview: Tricia Z. Paige, MS, CGC, LGC, instructor at Emory University School of Medicine, discusses what genetic counselors do, genetic testing, the types of conditions/diseases that can be tested, and how genetic testing helps patients.

Guest: Teri Dreher
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: With over 36 years of clinical experience in Critical Care nursing, home based healthcare and expertise as a cardiovascular nurse clinician, Teri is well acquainted with the complexities of the modern healthcare system. She has served as a nursing leader, mentor, educator and consistent patient advocate throughout her career in some of the best hospitals across the country. Her passion for patient safety and drive to keep the patient at the center of the American healthcare system led her to incorporate North Shore Patient Advocates in 2011, serving clients throughout the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Segment overview: Teri Dreher, RN, CCRN, iRNPA, Owner/CEO of North Shore Patient Advocates, discusses the special education and accreditation that is required in this industry and the kind of experience she looks for in an advocate that she hires.