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In today’s episode of Hashtag Health we are joined by Dr. Marnin Heisel, a clinical psychologist and Professor at Western University. He has worked extensively to prevent suicide among older adults and has developed Meaning-Centered Men’s Groups (MCMG) to enhance the well being and psychological resiliency of this vulnerable population. He shares his thoughts on challenging ageist norms, the particular mental health challenges that older men face and how the MCMG can reduce depression and suicidal ideation.

In this episode of Hashtag Health, we're back with Part 2 of #FENTANYLCRISIS and pick up where we left off with Dr. Andrea Sereda, an addiction medicine physician who has dedicated her career to serving one of Canada’s most vulnerable population, people who use fentanyl. This time, we will build on our discussion from the first episode and look at the factors that are playing into this fentanyl crisis such as the housing crisis and stigma. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

On today’s episode, we have invited Dr. Andrea Sereda, an addiction medicine physican who has dedicated her career to serving one of Canada’s most vulnerable population, people who use fentanyl. The fentanyl crisis has clearly become an increasingly worrying public health concern in Canada, and particularly in Ontario, where the number of overdose deaths has been rising steadily over the past few years. In this episode, we will discuss the issue of the fentanyl crisis and follow its history until today.

This episode of Hashtag Health continues our conversation with Dr. Christen Shoesmith, a neurologist and researcher who cares for patients with ALS. Today we discuss the treatment paths available to ALS patients. Dr. Shoesmith shares how the introduction of MAID changed end-of-life care for her patients and how personalized medicine may offer a more hopeful future for people with this incurable disease. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

In today’s episode of Hashtag Health, we are speaking with Dr. Christen Shoesmith, a neurologist and researcher who cares for patients with ALS. She shares her unique insight about ALS management, as well as how to share a life-altering diagnosis with patients and establish their goals of care. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

In this continuation of part 1, Aaron is joined by Dr. Ken Milne to discuss the state of rural emergency departments. Dr. Milne is an ER physician currently spread across SW ON keeping rural ERs open, and Host of the skeptic’s guide to emergency medicine podcast. Dr. Milne is the chair of rural medicine at Gateway CERH, based out of Goderich ON. Dr. Milne has joined the Hashtag health show today to speak about the idea of Postal code medicine, and the realities of where you live determining your health outcomes.  Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

On today’s episode, Aaron is joined by Dr. Ken Milne to discuss the state of rural emergency departments. Dr. Milne is an ER physician currently spread across SW ON keeping rural ERs open, and Host of the skeptic’s guide to emergency medicine podcast. Dr. Milne is the chair of rural medicine at Gateway CERH, based out of Goderich ON. Dr. Milne has joined the Hashtag health show today to speak about the idea of Postal code medicine, and the realities of where you live determining your health outcomes. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

The volume of plastic products and microplastics (their broken down form) in our environment is increasing at a staggering pace. As our exposure to these small particles increases, it is essential to discuss what effects they may have on our bodies. Dr. Dick Vethaak is an environmental toxicologist by training and is involved in the exploration several pressing unknowns surrounding microplastics and human exposure. In this episode of Hashtag Health, we discuss additive chemicals, the dose response relationship, classifying microplastics, and the broader issue of plastic pollution. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

Palliative care is often misunderstood and feared. But what does palliative care actually entail? In this final episode of our 2-part series, we speak with Dr. Hun-Je Park, a palliative care physician at McMaster University, to clear up misconceptions and discuss the role palliative care plays in bringing peace and comfort during the end of life.

The medical genetics field is rapidly developing. These advancements in technology have allowed scientists to begin mapping gene variants that cause disease or contribute to your risk of disease development. While these technologies have provided various benefits they also lead to potential ethical dilemmas such as privacy issues, the potential for genetic discrimination, and more. In this episode we bring on Dr. Maha Saleh, a medical geneticist, to discuss these topics.

How do you envision the end of your life? Who are you surrounded by and what are you doing? What would be the most important things on your mind? In this episode of our 2-part series on confronting our mortality, we interview Dr. Jason Profetto, academic family physician at McMaster University, to learn about what it means to discuss our goals of care with our doctors. #CONFRONTING MORTALITY Part 1: Goals of Care Discussions Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

You've heard about it in the news, but how does a hospital actually deal with something like the COVID-19 pandemic? Join our host Devin Box as he speaks with Dr. Miriam Mann, an ER physician who served as Chief of Emergency Medicine at Stratford General Hospital. In the last episode of this 2-part series, Dr. Mann and Devin talk government regulations and sick leave, and discuss what pandemic-struck healthcare looks like in cities such as Stratford, ON. Stay tuned for more! Like what you heard? Follow us on Spotify! Be the first to hear about new episodes on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast

Scars come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, ranging from invisible to life-changing. But have you ever wondered why they form and how to prevent them? In this quick episode of Hashtag Health Lite, we answer all these questions and more.

On episode 1 of this two-part series we dive into the world of emergency medicine. In a challenging healthcare climate many ERs are closing their doors due to staffing issues with doctors and nurses. Tune in to hear Emergency physician and former department chief Dr. Miriam Mann explain just what is going on!

Improvement in healthcare and technology have seen growth in older populations of several countries such as Canada. With the rise in life expectancy, questions surface; are we just able to make people live longer, OR are we genuinely able to give older adults quality, healthy years to live out the rest of their lives? In this first episode of our new season, your host Devin Box is joined by Dr. Kristen Barton, researcher and orthopedic surgery resident at Western University (our home base in London, Ontario). Hit play to hear their discussion on the impact of aging and what is being done to support physical independence in the medical field. We're ecstatic to bring you another season of #Health Podcast. If you liked this episode, please show it some love and follow our socials @hashtaghealthpodcast! Stay tuned for more! #ARTHROPLASTY&AGING - Hips to Hops in Later Life with Dr. Kristen Barton Septermber 13, 2022 Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast

Bloodletting? Asylums? Once upon a time these were medicine's best answers to treating OCD. Hundreds of years later, what are the options for someone with OCD today? In the second half of this series on OCD, we are back with Dr. Watling to explore the past, present, and future of OCD management.

Now, more than ever, we are constantly washing our hands and sanitizing everything. But does keeping things clean and hating germs mean you have OCD? Join us and our special guest Dr. Mark Watling as we dive into what it really means to live with OCD, debunk misconceptions from pop culture, and explore the unique challenges for OCD patients in the pandemic.

Have you ever wondered why pregnant women shouldn't clean the litter box? There's a parasite in cat poop that can cause health problems in the developing fetus. Hopefully this episode will give you a bit more in depth information on why it’s better to be a dog person! (Just kidding I have two cats of my own 😉).

Stethoscopes, prosthetics, and… clones?? In this 3D printing series finale, we discuss the shifting culture in the medical device market, and other current and future applications of 3D printing, where reality meets science fiction.

Lub-dub, lub-dub… ahh the beautiful sound of a beating heart. The stethoscope is a quintessential archetype of a physician, and is used by many other professions. However, a three-digit price tag makes them a luxury good for many around the world. Can we create high-quality alternatives for medical equipment for the price of a cup of coffee?