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Strategic thinking for staying healthy, staying sane and staying engaged during the upcoming COVID winter.

In today's episode, we discuss mental health and the pandemic along with a reflection on heroes and hypocrisy in healthcare.

After a life-threatening or traumatic event, some people count themselves as fortunate while others are left with a sense of guilt. Survivors sometimes wonder they suffered less than others. In this episode, learn more about Survivor's Guilt, how to recognize it, and how to cope. **Trigger Warning: We will be discussing traumatic events, including suicide, which may be triggering to some.

In this episode, we discuss the Providence Out of the Darkness Walks, an annual effort to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. **This program contains subject matter related to mental health and suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please reach out to the Crisis Text Line (Text TALK to 741741) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone who can help. To learn more, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org.

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our mental health and well-being and additional deaths from drug or alcohol misuse and suicide could occur as a result of living though a pandemic. These are “deaths of despair” and they are rising due to the isolation and collective trauma we feel in our current environment of isolation and injustices. But there is hope. Our panelists in this episode will discuss how we can cope and be well in today’s changing culture.

Host Mary Renouf speaks with Nelman C. Low, M.D., a specialist in Otolaryngology at Providence about tinnitus-what it is, if it can be treated and more.

Host Mary Renouf and Dr. Diana M. Currie, an OB/GYN with Providence discuss more about hormones, menopause and the libido and how those health issues affect women in their 30's, 40's and 50's.

Host Mary Renouf and Dr. Miles Hassell continue their discussion about aging gracefully with integrative and lifestyle medicine. 

Host Laurie Kelley and Dr. Charles C. Bailey, Medical Director of Infectious Disease at St. Joseph Health, discuss how to travel safely during COVID-19. 

When we vote, we are making decisions about the health of our loved ones, our home, and our planet. No matter where you live or how you cast your ballot, your vote matters. Learn more about the impact of this year's elections with Melissa Tizon, Ali Santore and Tappan Vickery.

In this episode, we continue our discussion on skin care and aging gracefully with host Mary Renouf and Dr. Shahrzad Akbary, a dermatologist with  Facey Medical Group in California.  

Learn about skin care and aging gracefully with dermatologist Dr. Shahrzad Akbary in our newest show that prioritizes her health.

Mary Ann Dunlap, ARNP talks about what qualifies as good bladder health.

An in-depth discussion about gallstones and gallbladder health with host Mary Renouf and Mark Basiratmand, NP, from Facey Medical Group in California. 

Dr. Ira Byock, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Providence Institute for Human Caring, discusses a new vision for advance care planning that simply asks individuals to name a trusted decision-maker to speak for them in the event they’re not able to speak for themselves. This choice is then entered into the electronic health record by a care provider. Joining Dr. Byock are Edo Banach, President and CEO of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, and Nathan Kottkamp, founder of the National Healthcare Decisions Day.

In this episode, Dr. Josh discusses the multiple impacts of the pandemic, everything from the implication for our mental health, as well as the riots and the forced transition to online learning for students.

With children and college students in some areas already starting their new school year, one of the nation's biggest questions is: is it safe? Join the discussion with two Providence experts and a Seattle Teacher for their perspectives on what to consider.

With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the ongoing need for social justice reform sweeping our nation, today's youth are more in need of support for their mental health than ever. Providence High School has partnered with Work2BeWell to respond to this need by creating new curriculum for 2020-2021. 

Dr. Megan Chiarelli from Facey Medical Group in California talks about strategies to use to help you and your child survive the terrible twos.

Guest host, Dr. Amy Thompson, CEO at Covenant Children's Hospital in Texas, interviews Dr. Richard Lampe, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist about the unique concerns that are specific to children during this pandemic.