On today's program, host Seán Collins welcomes Dr. Steven Salloway, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, and David Shenk to discuss recent advances in Alzheimer's research and the possibility of early intervention and prevention.

Reviewing accomplishments and work still to be done.

Today, host Seán Collins welcomes Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, Chief Health Equity and Clinical Innovation Officer for Providence to discuss the importance of diversity and cultural understanding in healthcare.

In this episode of the Hear Me Now Podcast, host Seán Collins discusses the health benefits of gratitude with Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive for Behavioral Health for the Oregon Region of Providence.

Life-saving therapies beyond diabetes

A class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide agonists (GLP-1 agonists) is proving to be beneficial for people with chronic kidney disease and atherosclerotic heart disease. These medications are being called game changers because they not only help with weight loss but also provide organ protection and reduce the risk of dying and disease progression. 

These medications have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of deadly conditions and improve population health. However, there are financial pressures and healthcare policies that may hinder access to these medications for patients who could benefit from them. 

On today's program, host Sean Collins talks with two Physician-Researchers working on the front lines of the coming change.

Dr. Maulin Shah is Chief Medical Information Officer for Providence and VP of Informatics and Engineering. He talks with host Seán Collins about AI and the ways innovative healthcare systems will make use of it to free-up precious time for human caregivers: doing everything from taking notes during your visit with your doctor, to suggesting that the clinic call a ride for patients who have uncertain transportation.

Host Seán Collins discusses the state of hospice, its future, and ways to preserve quality of care for people at the end of their lives. Guests are Drs. Ira Byock and Glen Komatsu, longtime hospice physicians & thought leaders in the field.

We talked to Kirsten Lavery & Jennifer Justice from the Substance Using Pregnant People program about fear and stigma, and the power of compassion about breaking down barriers to care for people battling addiction while pregnant.