พอดคาสท์ Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation ชั้นนำ (2024)

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Covid-19 Vaccine Developments: Could One Be Right for You? 34:58

1+ y ago34:58

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Today on FightBack! we discuss the latest information about the COVID 19 vaccine, and the new delivery systems that are being developed. We talk about this development and how the lessons learned with the COVID-19 pandemic are helping scientists gain ground on other vaccines. Joining us to shed light on these issues is Dr. Mike Ybarra, Emergency Ro…

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Minicast: Could Chiropractic Care Be Right for You? 9:56

1+ y ago9:56

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In this Fight Back Minicast, we talk about chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline emphasizing the body’s inherent recuperative power to heal without using drugs or surgery. The chiropractic practice focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how tha…

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Library Release: How to Budget Your Medical Expenses 42:50

1+ y ago42:50

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In this Fight Back Library release, Dr. Ted Mazer joins us to discuss how you can fit your medical expenses into your budget. We discuss the importance of shopping for medical procedures, ways to avoid surprise billing, understanding how in and out-of-network physicians and procedures affect your final bill, how to negotiate hospital bills, and mor…

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The Pandemic is Gone: How Does the Healthcare System Recover? 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

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In early April 2023, President Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to end the federal government’s emergency response to the COVID pandemic. What does that mean for America? How does that affect access to healthcare? Will new vaccines still be produced? Our COVID expert, Dr. Brad Pollock, joins us to answer these and other questions,…

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Minicast: Planning for an Emergency Medical Situation 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

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Listen in to this minicast as “Fight Back” covers the critically important topic of advanced healthcare directives, a legal document that addresses such end-of-life issues as “do not resuscitate” orders, treatment options, healthcare proxies, and more. Our guest is Ashton Ellis, an expert on advanced directives and an attorney who creates advanced …

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America's Fentanyl Crisis: What Parents Need to Know 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

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On today’s new Fight Back episode, our hosts discuss the illegal Fentanyl drug crisis with California Assemblyman Joe Patterson and community advocate Laura Didier, who lost her son to illicit Fentanyl. With fentanyl deaths surging by 279% since 2016, public health and community leaders are looking for solutions. Assemblyman Joe Patterson was elect…

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Library Release: Could Chiropractic Care Help Your Health? 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

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In this Library Release of Fight Back, we talk extensively about chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that emphasizes the body’s inherent recuperative power to heal itself without using drugs or surgery. The chiropractic practice focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated b…

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Mincast: What to Ask your Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist 9:26

1+ y ago9:26

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In this Fight Back Minicast, Dr. Ted Mazer discusses various ear, nose, and throat conditions and disorders. We get to hear about general care for your ears, learn some basic information about sleep apnea, and the questions you need to ask your specialist. Dr. Mazer specializes in treating ear, nose, head, throat, and neck disorders. He was named o…

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Telemedicine - How to Make It Work For You! 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

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On this Library Release of Fight Back, we talk with special guest Dr. Alan Sanders, a specialist in infectious diseases. Dr. Sanders previously served as Chief of Medicine at St Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, and currently is the Chief Medical Officer of St Peter’s Health Partners. He will soon be assuming the role of Chief of the Division of Infe…

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Minicast: Why Long Term Care Insurance? 9:12

1+ y ago9:12

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In this Fight Back minicast, we jump into the complex world of long-term care insurance and what that really means. Our special guest is Bonnie Burns, who has more than 40 years of experience in long-term care insurance and works to improve consumer protections in state and federal legislation and regulations. She has served as a consumer represent…

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Library Release: Can a Health Advocate Help You Get Better Care? 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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In this Fight Back library release, we meet Linda Garvin, a Health Advocate. Linda graduated from the University of Massachusetts, earning her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Adult Nurse Practitioner training with honors. She has a Public Health Certificate in California. She has spent the last 20 years as a health advocate in California and…

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Minicast: PTSD - How Can We Save Those At Risk? 10:03

1+ y ago10:03

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In this Fight Back minicast, we welcomes our special guest, Dr. Jeff Poizner. Dr. Poizner is a Staff Psychologist at VA San Diego Healthcare System and specializes in providing evidence-based treatments via Telemental Health platforms to veterans with PTSD and other conditions. Dr. Poizner joins us to discuss a very complicated and challenging issu…

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Library Release: Ear, Nose and Throat 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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In this Fight Back Library Release, our special guest, Dr. Ted Mazer discusses various ear, nose, and throat conditions and disorders. From ringing in the ears, the causes and treatment for hearing loss, to the loss of smell, we will cover it and get real-world answers for you. Dr. Mazer specializes in treating ear, nose, head, throat, and neck dis…

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Minicast: Healthcare for Dummies 12:04

1+ y ago12:04

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In this FightBack! minicast, we discuss alternative health systems: different ways to deliver healthcare to patients, and how states, nonprofit organizations, and even companies—like Whole Foods—have implemented unique concepts to enable better and cheaper healthcare options for consumers. Our guest is Sean Flynn, Assistant Professor of Economics a…

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Library Release: Opening Day! Keeping our Young (and Older) Athletes Healthy On and Off the Field 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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In this FightBack Library Release, Adriana Contreras joins us to discuss the health and safety of student-athletes in high school and collegiate sports. Adriana is a voluntary Assistant Coach on the swim team at the University of Nevada, Reno, a former Assistant Coach at UC Davis, a former Senior Group Coach for the DART swimming team, a former Ass…

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Minicast: Pharmacy 101 7:51

1+ y ago7:51

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In today's Fight Back! minicast we get a quick Pharmacy 101 with special guest Debby Johnson, a third-generation pharmacist and former President of the California Pharmacist Association. We'll take a quick look into several topics related to the world of pharmacy, including the importance of having your prescriptions at one pharmacy, the difference…

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Library Release: Price Transparency 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

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Healthcare consumers often do not know the actual cost of health services. Whether it is a bed in a hospital, a prescription drug, or a procedure like an MRI, the price is usually buried beneath government regulations, insurance forms, and confusing terminology. In this FightBack Library release, we first hear from John about how a brief hospital v…

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Minicast: Covid Vaccine - Is It Safe? 7:28

1+ y ago7:28

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In this Minicast release, Fight Back revisits a conversation we had during the early days of the COVID-19 vaccine. We talked about how the vaccine was developed, how the clinical trial process works, and how herd immunity and vaccines work together. We were joined by vaccine expert Dr. Mike Ybarra, an Emergency Room physician and Vice President of …

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Library Release: Lost Insurance? You DO have Options! 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

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Health insurance is critical for individuals and families. In this Library Release of FightBack, we talk about when you suddenly lose your health insurance: how it can feel overwhelming and difficult to determine where to start and what to do. Fortunately, there are many options available. Jenn Moore, Health Net’s chief commercial officer, joins us…

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Minicast: Part 2 - Autism Awareness 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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In part two of our Minicast on Autism, we talk with special guest Kristin Jacobson. Kristin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Autism Deserves Equal Coverage Foundation, which advocates for health policy and legal enforcement for autism and other mental health conditions. Kristin will help our listeners understand the laws and regulations…

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Library Release: Quit Smoking? Advice for you or a Loved One! 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

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In this special Fight Back Library release, we welcome our special guest, Erica Costa, to discuss how to quit smoking. Erica is the Director of Advocacy for tobacco control in California for the American Lung Association. In her work, she advocates for support programs and methods to help people quit tobacco use and kick their nicotine addiction. E…

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Minicast: Part 1 - Autism Awareness 12:06

1+ y ago12:06

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In this FightBack! Minicast, we discuss autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 59 children in the United States—1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls. A lifelong condition, autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, impacts those with this disorder and their families in many ways. Our special guest is former A…

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Library Release: Health Equity - Does Your Race Influence the Healthcare You Receive? 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

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In this Fight Back Library Release, we discuss the important topic of health equity. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Many factors impact a person’s health, including poverty, access to good jobs, education, and housing, to name a few. Race should not be one of them. Health equity advo…

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Minicast: Natural Options for Helping Chronic Conditions 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

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In this Minincast Release of Fight Back, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Cari Spencer. Dr. Cari is a California-licensed naturopathic doctor and physical therapist. Dr. Cari believes in getting to the cause of the problem, personalizing treatments, and using the least force necessary to heal and treat the whole person. Dr. Cari joins us to discus…

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Library Release: Digital Health Records 39:27

2y ago39:27

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In this Fight Back Library Release, we talk about bringing healthcare into the digital age. Digital health is applying digital technologies to healthcare to improve wellness programs and make medicine more accessible, personalized, and precise. It aims to improve the quality of care and lower costs. We welcome our special guest, Gary Cohen, Vice Pr…

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2022 - Year in Review 18:21

2y ago18:21

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The Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation extends a happy and HEALTHY New Year to all and a hearty thank you to our listeners who helped make our Fight Back podcast one of the most listened to healthcare podcasts in America in 2022! Our Fight Back 2022 year-in-review episode looks back at some of our most interesting and informative episodes. From …

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Library Release: Independent Medical Review 29:44

2y ago29:44

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In this Fight Back Library Release, we discuss the little-known yet potentially impactful Independent Medical Review system that gives healthcare consumers in every state of the country a powerful tool to fight back when insurance companies deny doctor-prescribed medical treatments. Our special guest is Mary Watanabe, Director of the California Dep…

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Minicast: Can Your Dentist Help Keep You Healthy? 11:07

2y ago11:07

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Everyone loves to go to the dentist, right? After listening to this surprisingly fascinating Fight Back minicast, you might not exactly love your dentist, but you will be more informed and even inclined to visit your dentist more often. Our special guest, Dr. Joel Strom, discusses how oral hygiene impacts overall health and how preventive care almo…

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Library Release: Lifestyle Medicine 39:01

2y ago39:01

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Today's Library release, Lifestyle Medicine, focuses on educating and motivating patients to change personal habits and behaviors by using a whole food, plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection. We discuss this topic with lifestyle medicine…

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Minicast: Why and When to go to Physical Therapy 13:10

2y ago13:10

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In this minicast release from Fight Back, we learn about physical therapy. Physical therapists are highly educated, licensed healthcare professionals who examine, evaluate, and treat patients whose conditions limit their ability to move and function in daily life. From augmenting recovery after surgery or illness or proactively using physical thera…

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Library Release: Holiday Blues 36:17

2y ago36:17

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In this Library episode of Fight Back, we talk about the holiday blues. Feeling a bit "blue" or downcast during the holidays is common. This year, many people will continue to feel added stress and anxiety of dealing with the effects of COVID, RSV, and a more severe flu season on family gatherings. Our special guest is Dr. Richard Sherman, a licens…

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Minicast: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Joining the Workforce 7:05

2y ago7:05

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In this Fight Back minicast, join us as we welcome back Ken Barnes to explore the opportunities that persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities have in the workforce. Mr. Barnes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Options for All, an organization that serves, supports, and educates adults with intellectual and developmental di…

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Library Release: Covered California 46:38

2y ago46:38

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In this Library Release of Fight Back!, we talk with Peter Lee, Executive Director for California’s health insurance marketplace, Covered California. Here in California, the open enrollment period ends at the end of the year. Join us as we talk about the key things you need to know about enrolling in healthcare. In our conversation, Peter provides …

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Minicast: Developmental Disability: How to Find Support for Loved Ones 7:43

2y ago7:43

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Millions of people suffer from autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. In this minicast, Ken Barnes talks about growing up with his developmentally disabled twin brother, and the issues that he and his family went through caring for him. Former Options for All CEO Ken Barns shares about how to work through these issues and …

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Library Release: Intensive Care Unit 34:37

2y ago34:37

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In this Library Release of Fight Back, we get an insider’s look at Intensive Care Units. Dr. Wes Ely, author of Every Deep-Drawn Breath: A Critical Care Doctor on Healing, Recovery, and Transforming Medicine in the ICU joins us to shed light on what patients and their loved one(s) experience when entering an ICU, how mental health plays such a sign…

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Minicast: How Can You Prevent the Holiday Blues? 9:23

2y ago9:23

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Dr. Richard Sherman, a licensed psychologist in private practice, joins us to talk about the holiday blues. Feeling a bit “blue” or downcast during the holidays is common. Dr. Sherman explains the holiday blues and offers tips on how to meet the challenges of spending extra time with family and staying mentally healthy through it all, and much more…

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Minicast: Can We Learn Anything from the NY Covid Health Experience? 11:02

2y ago11:02

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In this Fight Back Minicast, we welcome Dr. Howard Zucker, former New York State Public Health Commissioner who led New York through the initial impact of COVID-19. Dr. Zucker shares New York’s experience as the first hot spot for COVID-19, dealing with shutdowns, masks, vaccines, and overrun emergency rooms. Join us as we take a quick look back at…

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Library Release: Medical Marijuana 45:50

2y ago45:50

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Join us on this Library Release of Fight Back, as we discuss medical marijuana. Many states in recent years have legalized the use of cannabis as a treatment for various medical conditions. We welcome our special guest, Sally Brammell, Senior Corporate Counsel at PAX Labs, a cannabis vaporizer company. She is also a parent of a young adult son who …

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Minicast: What You Need to Know to Sign Up for Medicare. 9:04

2y ago9:04

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America is living through a time of unprecedented demographic change. In the last twenty years, the segment of our population over 65 has increased from 6% to 9%. According to estimates, those over 65 will comprise 17% of the population by 2050. At 65, individuals can join the Medicare healthcare system. But Medicare is complicated, and many who ar…

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Library Release: Telemedicine 42:16

2y ago42:16

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Join us on this Library Release of Fight Back, as we talk with special guest Dr. Alan Sanders, a specialist in infectious diseases. Dr. Sanders previously served as Chief of Medicine at St Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, and currently is the Chief Medical Officer of St. Peter’s Health Partners. He will soon be assuming the role of Chief of the Divi…

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Minicast: Is Covered California Right For You? 6:58

2y ago6:58

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Peter Lee, Executive Director of Covered California, talks about the many facets of the Covered California program, including who qualifies, how the program works, what options consumers have if they lose their job, and how to navigate the open enrollment process.โดย Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation

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Can a Healthcare Advocate Help You Navigate Your Health Situation? 37:22

2y ago37:22

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In this Fight Back episode we welcome Linda Garvin, a Health Advocate. Linda graduated from the University of Massachusetts, earning her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Adult Nurse Practitioner training with honors. She has a Public Health Certificate in California. After an extensive medical career, Linda founded Patient Advocate Bay Area, …

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Minicast: Are your Digital Health Records Safe? 6:02

2y ago6:02

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In this Fight Back minicast, we talk with Gary Cohen, Vice President of Government Affairs at Blue Shield of California, about bringing healthcare into the digital age. We discuss what needs to happen to make electronic records work, hurdles to overcome regarding privacy concerns, and what consumers can do during the “digital transition.”…

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PTSD: Is a Loved One at Risk? 37:43

2y ago37:43

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In this Fight Back episode, our host, Steve Poizner, executive director of HCRF, welcomes our special guest, Dr. Jeff Poizner. Dr. Poizner is a Staff Psychologist at VA San Diego Healthcare System and specializes in providing evidence-based treatments via Telemental Health platforms to veterans with PTSD and other conditions. Dr. Poizner completed …

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Anti-Inflammatory Diet - What Is It and Does It Work? 12:49

2y ago12:49

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Are your stomach and digestion connected to your overall health? The answer is obvious: yes. But exactly how profound that connection is and the level to which an anti-inflammatory diet can impact your overall health and wellness is the topic we explore this week on Fight Back. In this Minicast, host Steve Poizner talks with Dr. Melamed about how y…

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Consumers: Is There More to Good Health Than Just Prescription Drugs? 46:19

2y ago46:19

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In this Fight Back episode we welcome our special guest, Dr. Cari Spencer. Dr. Cari is a California-licensed naturopathic doctor and physical therapist. She holds a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, the leading naturopathic medical school in North America, as well as two Masters Degrees in physical therapy from the Universi…

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Minicast: How parents can help student athletes deal with stress & pressure 9:18

2y ago9:18

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In this Fight Back Minicast, we talk with Adriana Contreras about the health and safety of student athletes. As a collegiate swim coach and a certified and professional Division I collegiate soccer referee, Adriana talks about how pressure can be too much for an athlete, when parents need to speak with an athlete’s coach, and adhering to the banned…

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COVID-19 Update: August 2022 31:46

2y ago31:46

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What's the latest on "Long-COVID"? What is the current predominant sub-variant in the United States? What do we know about the new vaccine coming out in the fall of 2022? Do we have any data on why some people never test positive for COVID? Recently, President Biden experienced a rebound effect from the antivirals. How common is this? What should w…

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Minicast: The Intersection of Healthcare and Economics 9:35

2y ago9:35

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In this minicast, we talk with Sean Flynn, an assistant professor of economics at Scripps College, about the economics of our healthcare system: why consumers don’t pay much attention to healthcare costs, why health insurance companies spend so much, and why employers don’t push for reform. He also profiles Whole Food’s experiment.…

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New York COVID Health Experience 48:31

2+ y ago48:31

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In this Fight Back episode, we welcome Dr. Howard Zucker, former New York State Public Health Commissioner who led New York through the initial impact of COVID-19. He has held public health positions at the state, federal, and international levels and academic appointments at the Yale, Columbia, and Albert Einstein medical schools. He served as hea…

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