The Health Design Podcast
The Health Design Podcast, brought to you by the Journal of Health Design, features interviews with the world's leading health design experts including clinicians, designers, patients, authors and researchers. The podcast explores how design can improve health outcomes and patient experiences. Each episode delves into innovative approaches and real-world applications of health design. The show aims to inspire and educate listeners on the intersection of healthcare and design.
Episodes
Gary C. David, PhD, Certified Clinical Sociologist (CCS) Professor of Sociology, and Experience Design
Professor Gary David returns to The Health Design Podcast to explore how we can design experiences that foster connection, belonging, and shared meaning — especially in healthcare settings.
Drawing on his background as a sociologist and experience designer, Gary discusses the concept of "communities of the moment" — how shared experiences, from ringing the bell after chemotherapy to using inclusi
Eugene Manley, Jr., Ph.D. Founder and CEO STEMM & Cancer Health Equity
Dr. Eugene Manley joins the Health Design podcast to share a harrowing personal experience navigating the US healthcare system after foot surgery. While on Medicaid, he encountered medical racism, falsified chart notes, and a hospital system determined to discharge him before he was ready — despite his surgeon's objections. He describes how physical therapists misrepresented his condition in his r
Minas Chrysopoulo, MD FACS, CEO PRMA Plastic Surgery
What happens when the surgeon becomes the patient?
In this episode of the Health Design Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Minas Chrysopoulo — world-class breast surgeon and returning guest — who shares the story of a sudden and life-altering diagnosis that changed everything.
In the summer of 2023, Minas woke up with stiffness and numbness in his hands. What followed was a diagnosis of pso
Laura Morris, Lean Green Belt Principal, Northeast Regional Health Practice Lead
In this episode of the Health Design Podcast, host Moyez Jiwa speaks with Laura Morris, an interior designer at Perkins&Will who specializes in healthcare environments.
Laura shares her passion for designing spaces that support the whole patient — not just the clinical procedure — with a particular focus on women's health. The conversation centers on the Nemours Children's Hospital Advanced Deliv
Tyson Garfield , Geriatrician, educator, and health communicator
When Doctors Become Caregivers: Supporting Carers, Community Health, and the Limits of Quick Fixes
On the Health Design Podcast, Moyez Jiwa speaks with physician Tyson Garfield about how his perspective on patient experience shifted after his partner was diagnosed with a mucinous borderline ovarian tumor, underwent radical surgery, and faced a prolonged recovery that felt fractured despite good
Tim McLerran, Physician bring human and machine intelligence together
Dr. Tim McLerran is a physician-turned product leader with a mission to bring human and machine intelligence together in the service of clinical challenges. During a research fellowship at the University of California, San Diego, Tim co-developed methods to rapidly measure the molecular milieu of human blood using mass spectrometry. This exposed him to the massive volume of data in precision medic
Dr. Jill Wener, anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, trauma specialist, allyship coach, and expert in physician wellness.
Jill Wener, MD is a board-certified Internist, ICF-certified professional coach, certified EFT/tapping practitioner and trainer, anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, trauma specialist, allyship coach, and expert in physician wellness. Jill is passionate about helping people take responsibility for their problems and teaching them practical, easy, rewarding, and trauma-informed tools to take self-
Lattisha Bilbrew, surgeon, mentor, speaker.
Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and the first Black woman to become a partner at Resurgens Orthopaedics—Georgia’s largest orthopedic practice. She is one of fewer than five practicing Black female orthopaedic surgeons in the entire state, breaking barriers in a field where fewer than 2% of surgeons are women of color. B
Jonathan and April Fluevog , Simply Estate Services.
Simply Estate Services exists to take executors from overwhelmed to fully supported, and our work reflects the lived experience behind that mission. April grew up navigating three contested grandparents estates, and those years shaped the foundation of what we do today. Executors often inherit responsibility without guidance, and the weight of decisions, timelines, and family dynamics can stop pro
Michelle Ossmann, Global Research Director for MillerKnoll
In this episode, Dr Michelle Ossmann, nurse practitioner and socio-spatial scientist, explores hospitality in healthcare, ICU design, and evidence-based healthcare architecture. Dr. Ossmann is the global research director for MillerKnoll. Trained as a socio-spatial scientist and nurse practitioner, she leads the research team to investigate front-end innovation and back-end organizational outcomes
Karen Parzych, Higher Education Market Leader with expertise in Medical and Health Sciences Education.
Karen is a Higher Education Market Leader with expertise in Medical and Health Sciences Education. Passionate about making the world a better place by creating spaces that bring people together, she has contributed to the design innovation of notable projects across the continental US. She specializes in medical, nursing, and health professions higher education facilities including the programming
Carolyn Philstrom , Healthcare chaplain and rare disease advocate
Carolyn Philstrom is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and works as a healthcare chaplain, with experience at both a major academic teaching hospital and in hospice. She lives with her husband Rory and their two children Edan, 7 and Josephine 3. Edan was one of the first humans to be diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy on the newborn screen in Minnesota and wa
Perry Ashenfelter, Architect
Perry Ashenfelter is a licensed architect passionate about creating healthier environments that bridge the relationship between architectural design, sustainability, and the urban experience. Her professional work spans a large range of scales from residential to higher education and healthcare, as well as large scale urban resilience projects. Perry has a diverse background with extensive constr
Nicole DeKay organisational psychologist
Nicole is a well-being centered Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.
Founder of Humanalysts – which is dedicated to democratizing the employee experience. She is an advocate for employee wellbeing and harm reduction, educating employees and employers on what workplace harm, trauma, or abuse can look like and how to stop it. She brings in multidisciplinary experience as an analyst to executives
Chelsea Turgeon, former doctor and founder of The Spiritually Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast
Dr. Chelsea Turgeon is a business mentor and founder of The Spiritually Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast and community. She left OBGYN residency in 2019 and built a six-figure coaching business from cafés around the world. If you want to build a business that feels like *you*, changes lives, and funds your freedom, subscribe to *The Spiritually Ambitious* Substack.
Eric Matis, Brand Stategist at Cactus
Eric is a strategist focused on designing experiences people genuinely desire. Over nearly 20 years, he’s worked across hospitality, transportation, and member-based communities—domains where brand, environment, and service design meet. His portfolio includes global experience strategy for Hilton’s luxury brands, premium mobility design at Uber, and the member experience vision for NeueHouse. That
David Maslach, Associate Professor of Management, Florida State University
Usually, I feel like a Nincompoop. I am embarrassed. I feel like a failure. I can't do things right. Always. But, it means I try. As an Associate Professor of Strategy and Innovation at Florida State University, I study how firms innovate and learn from failure. I have (co)founded three ventures, one failed, two are doing okay. One is R3ciprocity.com, a platform for researchers to create "non-reje
Peter Quarry , Author and Psychologist
Peter Quarry studied psychology at Melbourne University in the mid-1970s. He worked
initially as a counsellor of the unemployed, then pivoted to public speaking, workshop
facilitation and content creation.
In the 1980s, he co-founded Ash Quarry Productions and became the on-screen expert
presenter of corporate training videos that, over the next two decades, gained global
recognition. His work wa
Laura Nelson, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner.
Laura Nelson is the co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner. With a strong background in leadership and events, she champions sober-inclusive gatherings that foster real connection. Her work is inspired by her own sobriety journey and a mission to help professionals design meaningful, welcoming experiences for all. She is also excited about their first conference,
Brandi Mac, Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, Addiction Reform Advocate, and Author
Brandi Mac is a critical care nurse practitioner, addiction reform advocate, and author of Do What You Can Live With: A Survival Guide for Families Navigating Addiction, Grief, and Impossible Choices. Blending clinical insight with lived experience as the mother of a daughter in recovery, Brandi’s work centers on trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and family-centered care. Through her writing, speak
John Malios, retired clinician and patient advocate
Dr John Malios is an experienced general practitioner and medico-legal examiner, retiring after a 50-year career in general practice. He founded the Oakleigh and District Health Centre (now The General Practitioner) in 1972 and went on to serve as Convenor of Medical Panels Victoria (2012–2017) and Deputy Convenor (2007–2012).
He continues to contribute as a Presiding Member on Medical Panel Trib
Parker LaCombe and Sydney Harris, patient advocates,MindCareConnect
Parker LaCombe is a passionate advocate, strategist, and internationally recognized subject matter expert in mental health, peer support, and systems transformation. As the co-founder of MindCareConnect and firm believer that recovery is possible for all who navigate mental health and substance use challenges, Parker uses her lived experience to bridge the gap between clinical and peer perspectiv
Terry Tucker, author, speaker and patient advocate
Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and podcast guest on the topics of mindset, motivation, and self-development. He is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC. Terry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master’s degree from Boston University. Among his many diverse roles, he has been a college basketball player, a marketing executive, a hospital administ
Stephen Garner, patient advocate
Stephen Garner is a patient researching their own disease, exploring
the frontiers of human knowledge, and developing new frameworks as an
ethical theorist. After reducing the severity and frequency of his own
autoimmune symptoms through targeted nutrition, biochemical modeling,
and self-experimentation, Stephen now shares his experience, and
findings, to help others better understand and manage c
Alastair Santhouse, Psychiatrist and Author.
DR ALASTAIR SANTHOUSE is a consultant neuropsychiatrist working at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He began his medical career working in internal medicine before retraining to become a psychiatrist. He is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and formerly served as president of the Psychiatry Section of The Royal Society of Medicine, as well as
Dr. Gary Sprouse Author and Primary Care Physician
Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. He is committed to helping people improve their mental health. He has taken everything he has learned about stress reduction and crafted his award-winning book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A
Kimberly Warner, filmmaker, author, and patient advocate, 'Unfixed'.
Kimberly Warner is a filmmaker, author, and patient advocate whose work explores what it means to live fully in a body that doesn’t always feel well. After studying pre-med and biology at Colorado College and pursuing graduate training in naturopathic and classical Chinese medicine, she veered from a clinical path toward a creative one, trading diagnostics for documentary and turning questions of
Tyson Garfield, geriatrician, educator, and health communicator
Dr. Tyson Garfield is a geriatrician, educator, and health communicator dedicated to helping people live healthier, more financially empowered lives as they age. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine and the Associate Program Director of the Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where he provides primary care for older adults and leads e
Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC; Principal, CO Architects
Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, is a Principal at CO Architects, based in Los Angeles. A healthcare architect and medical planner who has successfully led large teams through ambitious project goals for more than 20 years, Gina believes that a deep understanding of the client’s mission and culture is the key for successful healthcare facilities. She is an advocate for evidence-based design and biophilic de
Michelle May, former family physician and a recovered yo-yo dieter
Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician and a recovered yo-yo dieter. Like many people in our current food-abundant, diet-obsessed culture, Michelle struggled with disordered eating and body image. From middle school to medical school, her unhealthy relationship with food was her secret, but in her medical practice, she discovered she wasn’t alone! Many of her patients were trying one diet a
Dr. Gary Sprouse, Retired physican and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress.
Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. He is committed to helping people improve their mental health. He has taken everything he has learned about stress reduction and crafted his award-winning book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A
Mark Steven Porro, author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode
Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were
Jessica Baladad, developer of Feel For Your Life app.
An unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old empowered Jessica Baladad to channel her experience into a mission that’s changing the way women advocate for their medical care.
The six-year cancer survivor created Feel For Your Life, a free mobile app that shows women how to perform self exams, track their progress and set monthly reminders. It’s the first of its kind created by a breast ca
Mary Beth O'Connor, author of Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction
Mary Beth has been sober from her methamphetamine use disorder since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. She wrote about her story in her award-winning memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.
Mary Beth is a Director for She Recovers Foundation and for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is on the Advisory Council for The Hyer Calling
Rhonda Nelson, patient advocate, author, speaker and philanthropist
Rhonda Nelson, renowned patient advocate, author, speaker and philanthropist is a beacon of resilience and strength. Her charitable work spans championing equitable access to affordable healthcare, supporting those diagnosed with AERD (Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease), serving as a voice in the foster care system and encouraging women to reinvent themselves in their different stages of lif
Peter Verveniotis and Sally Barton, Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia ( TASCA)
Peter is of Greek descent and shows resilience and strength in facing the challenges of living with Beta Thalassaemia. Peter is passionate about supporting and advocating for others who share his condition.
As an Early Childhood teacher, Peter uses his knowledge and personal experiences to assist families navigating the complexities of the health system and accessing vital services. He is a ded
Sarah Michelle Boes, Founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews
Sarah Michelle Boes, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is the Founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and also served as the Chief Nursing Officer at Blueprint Test Prep. With a robust educational background including a BSN from the University of Kentucky and an MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governors University, Sarah has extensive experience in oncology, intensive care, and nursing education. After obtain
RJ Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions
Mr. Kedziora is the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, a leading company specializing in custom software development, data analysis, and AI for healthcare and medical companies. With a remarkable journey spanning over 30 years, he possesses a deep understanding of designing, developing, and deploying successful projects. His extensive experience enables him to provide valuable guidance and innovativ
Emily Brown, CEO of Attane Health
Emily is the Founder and CEO of Attane Health, a digital health company in the “food is medicine” space. Rooted in lived experience, Emily leads a passionate team dedicated to changing health outcomes through harnessing the healing power of food.
After experiencing first-hand the challenges of managing chronic health conditions with limited resources, Emily founded Food Equality Initiative (FEI)
Thomas Wong and Louis Meilink, Architects
Thomas Wong, AIA
Thomas Wong is a Design Partner in Ennead Architects. Thomas has provided insightful design leadership on a broad range of building and program typologies, from museums to academic buildings and inpatient hospitals. The projects he has designed span multiple geographic regions, from Asia and the Middle East to cities across the United States. The diversity of typologies and
Mahwish Syed, Author and Designer
Mahwish Syed is an award winning fashion and interior designer, celebrated author, cancer survivor, and devoted mother. Her creations have adorned bodies and homes for over two decades, fostering spaces that nurture and heal. Featured in distinguished publications like New York Times, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, her designs transcend boundaries. Her book "Pur
Mary O'Connor MD, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health
Mary I. O’Connor, MD is founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health, a virtual musculoskeletal company focus on transforming the delivery of patient-centered and value drive care. She is a nationally recognized leader in health equity and Chair of the Board of Directors of Movement is Life, a nonprofit multi-stakeholder coalition committed to addressing musculoskeletal health disparities. Her
Susannah Fox, author, health and technology strategist
Susannah Fox is a health and technology strategist. Her book, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care, was recently published by MIT Press. She is a former Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she led an open data and innovation lab. She has served as the entrepreneur-in-residence at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundatio
Tina M. Baxter, Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy
Tina M. Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and board certified gerontological nurse practitioner based in Anderson, Indiana, has over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and 16 years as a nurse practitioner. She owns Baxter Professional Services, LLC, specializing in legal nurse consulting, wellness coaching, and healthcare educational resources. Tina hosts a weekly Facebook li
David Montgomery, cardiologist, and founder of PREventClinic, Atlanta.
David E. Montgomery is a board-certified cardiologist focusing on preventing heart disease at PREventClinic in Atlanta, where he is the founder and managing partner. Dr. Dave is also a sought-after TV personality, frequently appearing as a medical contributor on CNN/HLN and NewsNation.
Dr. Dave was selected by his peers in Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2022.
Dr. Dave is the host of the web
Epiphany Jordan, author on a mission to rebrand human touch.
Epiphany Jordan, MPH, CPH, is on a mission to rebrand human touch. From 2013-2020, she provided platonic touch therapy in a ritualized setting with her business, the Austin-based Karuna Sessions. She is also the author of Somebody Hold Me: The Single Person's Guide to Nurturing Human Touch. Somebody Hold Me addresses the touch deficit singles face, and offers multiple solutions. She has appeared o
Lori Abrams, patient advocate
Lori Abrams has been a consultant for the past year and a half, helping Organizations accomplish representation in their clinical trials. This has been achieved by developing patient and community focused Diversity Strategy Action Plans, incorporating the patient and caregiver’s voice into decision-making, and bringing tangible solutions to the visible and invisible barriers that prevent represen
Jill Wener, Board-certified Internist, Partner at Conscious Anti-Racism.
Jill Wener, MD is a board-certified Internist, certified EFT/tapping practitioner and trainer, anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, trauma specialist, allyship coach, expert in physician wellness, and Co-Founder and Partner at Conscious Anti-Racism, LLC. She is also a proudly anti-Zionist Jew, and is dedicated to fighting for freedom for people of all identities.
Jill is passionate about helpin
Eric Fisher, Counsellor and Patient Advocate
Eric Fisher is a Candian certified counsellor with over 13 years experience working in inpatient and outpatient treatment environments. Originally from the US, Eric specializes in helping those with addiction and trauma. He operates his private practice, Recovery Arts Counselling, in Calgary, AB.
Jason Binder, Founder of Aware Coaching
Brain cancer significantly impacts marriages, often increasing the risk of divorce. According to research published in the journal Cancer, women are six times more likely to end up separated or divorced if they are diagnosed with cancer ... than if their husbands were facing the same illness. The study suggests, "Early identification (marital discord) and psychosocial intervention (life coaching)
Risa August, patient advocate
Based in Colorado, Risa August is an author, Speaker, Gestalt practitioner and Patient Advocate for rare pituitary diseases. She has been sharing her story for the past five years, and more recently in her memoir The Road Unpaved – Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike. In addition to speaking at conferences for leaders in pharmaceuticals, medical professionals, and patients, her work is
Rucha Shah, Clinical Research Manager & Advocate
Rucha Shah attained her Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Organization and Management from the Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She further completed certificate coursework in Advancing Health Equity from ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group and Research Advocacy Network as well as certificate coursework in Artificial Intelligence in Pharma and Biotech from the Mas
Sondra Butterworth, CEO & Founder of RareQoL and EDIRA
Dr Sondra Butterworth is a visionary leader and advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Sondra’s work is particularly focused on inequalities within health and social care sectors for rare disease patients and communities in the global majority (ethnic minority).
As a British born black black woman, with Afro-Caribbean roots tracing back to St. Kitts, Sondra's parents moved to th
Rachna Rekhi, pediatrician
Dr. Rachna Rekhi is a board certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician. Prior to attending medical school she earned a degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida. After university, she worked as a researcher in the Cardiology Department at Stanford University. She had aspirations of becoming a cardiologist until she attended medical school at McGill Uni
Melanie Brooks, Author & Patient Advocate
Melanie Brooks is the author of the memoir A Hard Silence: One daughter remaps family, grief, and faith when HIV/AIDS changes it all (Vine Leaves Press, 2023) and Writing Hard Stories: Celebrated Memoirists Who Shaped Art from Trauma (Beacon Press, 2017) She teaches creative nonfiction in the M.F.A. program at Bay Path University and in the M.F.A. program at Western Connecticut State University an
Megan-Claire Chase, Patient Advocate.
Megan-Claire Chase, aka Warrior Megsie, is a patient advocate and breast cancer survivor from Atlanta, Georgia. Her blog, Life on the Cancer Train, is famous for being authentic, raw, and informative, with a twist of humor, where she shares her experiences of being a young adult cancer survivor while advocating for better treatments and resources. The blog is syndicated on Cancer Health Magazine's
Joy Rios, patient advocate and podcast host
Joy Rios, MBA, stands as a distinguished Health IT strategist and a recognized expert in value-based care payment models. Celebrated for her pioneering spirit, Joy was awarded the 2023 HIMSS Changemaker of the Year award for her significant contributions to women in health IT, underscoring her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare sector.
As founder and host of the "HI
Sean Wachter, patient advocate
Sean Wachter's life is a remarkable narrative of resilience, determination, and transformation. After overcoming a life-changing accident, Sean faced a grueling health battle that led to the discovery of a golf ball-sized lesion in his cerebellum. Despite a challenging journey through misdiagnosis and the eventual confrontation with Stage 4 melanoma, including brain metastases and leptomeningeal d
Nancy Buermeyer, Director of Program and Policy at BCPP
Nancy (she/her) is Breast Cancer Prevention Partners’ (BCPP) Director of Program and Policy and works at the state and federal levels to advance public policy to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals. Before joining BCPP, Nancy spent over 20 years in Washington DC advocating for numerous causes, including civil rights for women and the GLBTQ+ community. She graduated from the University of Pittsburg
Jade Gibson, patient advocate
Jade Gibson’s connection to cancer presented itself at the age of 16 when she was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. The experience ignited a desire to help individuals and families affected by cancer, leading her to pursue studies at the Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute. There she received education on the newly developing field and learned how to apply the navigation model t
Denise Wiseman, patient advocate.
Denise’s career in healthcare began in a critical access hospital in Washington state and expanded to serve organizations large and small across the US. After working in non-profit and for-profit healthcare sectors and the last decade in patient experience, Denise is now working to Make a Ruckus That Makes a Difference in healthcare. She brings her expertise, passion for serving frontline leader
Sammy Winemaker, palliative care physician
Dr. Winemaker is a graduate of McMaster University Medical School. She has completed residency training in Family Medicine, and fellowship training in Palliative Medicine. Her clinical work is predominately community based, caring for people in their home. She is an associate clinical professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. She has held m
Rebecca Anson, patient and patient research partner
Sjögren's Syndrome patient and patient research partner for rheumatic diseases.
Salih Hendricks, patient advocate
Salih Hendricks is a South African Diabetes Amputee Advocate and shares his lived experience with many around the world on platforms like, DEDOC.org, WHO, IDF, Diabetes South Africa, Diabetes SA Advocacy, American Limb Preservation Society, Bromley Diabetes UK Peer Support Group.
He is a Board Member of Diabetes South Africa and South Africa Diabetes Advocacy. He does Peer Support and motivationa
Sharran Rouse, patient advocate
Passionate. Unique. Loyal. Resilient. These words are commonly used to describe Sharron S. Rouse. Sharron is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education and nonprofit industries. She is skilled in program coordination, leadership, community outreach, and curriculum development.
A native of the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, she has dedicated her life to influen
Minas Chrysopoulo, Plastic surgeon
Dr Chrysopoulo ("Dr C") is a board certified plastic surgeon, breast reconstruction surgeon and microsurgeon, and President of PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, TX.
Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) for which he has served on s
Annie-Danielle Grenier, patient advocate
Annie-Danielle Grenier raises awareness and advocates for rare diseases, living with a few herself.
She mostly does this as a writer, public speaker and through her blog turned website: Ma vie de zèbre (My Zebra Life). Annie-Danielle launched Ma vie de zèbre in 2013 because she had difficulty finding information in French on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, her only rare diagnosis at the time,
Samira Daswani, Healthcare Strategy and Design Leader
Samira is a healthcare strategy and design leader who has incubated and operated numerous healthcare startups. She is the founder and CEO of Manta Cares Inc., a global community of caregivers and survivors dedicated to transforming the cancer experience, a company that emerged from her experiences as a cancer survivor. Manta Cares designs and develops tools and resources that enable cancer survivo
Shruti Mitkus, Director of Genetic Education and Navigation at Global Genes
Shruti Mitkus is the Director of Genetic Education and Navigation at Global Genes, a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization. Shruti is a human molecular genetics scientist and genetics educator. She earned her doctorate in Human Genetics from University of Maryland Baltimore and completed her post-doctoral training at the National Institute of Mental Health, researching the genetic mec
Estela Lugo, patient advocate
Estela was diagnosed with a progressive neuropathy called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) at four years old, followed by her younger sister two years later.
In 2002, she graduated from FIT with a Bachelor’s in Interior Design. Today, her professional background in design, marketing, trend forecasting, and creative direction brings an unexpected approach to connecting the disability community to wellnes
Sarah Parker Ward, co-founder of We Are Clio
Dr. Sarah Parker Ward wants to help you think more affectionately about death so you can experience a healthier, more fulfilling life. Sarah holds a Ph.D. in Emerging Media Studies from Boston University where her research explored death cognition and related policy implications. She continues this thanatological work today both in practice and study as the co-founder of We Are Clio, a digital pla
Neilanjan Nandi, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nandi's practice focuses on the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD, eg, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis) and recurrent Clostridium difficile infection via Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT). Dr. Nandi serves on the executive council
Erin Moore, founder of Meanwhile Health
Erin Moore is a visionary leader and innovator focused on transforming healthcare and building a more equitable economy for health and care. As the founder of Meanwhile Health, Erin leverages her strengths in systems thinking, strategic management, and leadership to drive meaningful change. Erin is an exceptionally skilled communicator, serving as an advisor to executives and delivering compelling
La Toya Luces- Sampson, OBGYN, entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author
Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, affectionately known as Dr. Toya on social media, is a multi- faceted individual—a wife, mother, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, she journeyed to the United States where she earned both her Bachelors and Medical Degrees from Howard University in an accelerated 6-year BS
Terri Coutee, Founder DiepCFoundation
Terri Coutee is the Founder and Director of DiepCFoundation. She started the nonprofit organization in 2016, two years after her own successful breast reconstruction, to provide support, education, and resources for those affected by breast cancer facing mastectomy. Terri hosts the DiepCJourney podcast and the DiepC Foundation educational channel where she interviews surgeons, patients, healthcare
Eugene Manley Jr., CEO SCHEQ
Dr. Eugene Manley Jr is an inspirational speaker that often speaks about overcoming barriers, mentoring, and STEM and workforce diversity. He is a Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, and Molecular and Cell Biologist with expertise in musculoskeletal biology, biomechanics, and cancer biology. He is adept at planning and executing complex systems biology problems, imaging, pathology, and combi
Sherry Yun Wang, Pharmacist
Dr. Yun “Sherry” Wang is an Assistant Professor on the tenure track at Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP). Her academic journey is built upon a foundation in Geospatial Science from Washington University in St. Louis, an exploration of Data Science at Monash University, and comprehensive Ph.D. training in Clinical Pharmacy. Since she arrived at Chapman in May 2021, she has established an
David Beaumont, Positive Medicine
Dr David Beaumont is a Consultant Occupational Physician, a doctor specialising in the health of workers. He is a Past President of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He provides consultancy services to some of New Zealand’s major employers and also the provision of health and wellbeing programmes through his company Positive Medicine Limited.
His book, Positive
Vanessa Joy Walker, Patient Advocate
Our guest on this episode of the HD podcast is Vanessa Joy Walker: Health Consumer Advocate, Survivorship Coach, and Founder of Living After Crisis Inc. Currently pursuing an MPH at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Vanessa collaborates with esteemed organizations such as HMP Global's Psych Congress and Caelum Diagnostic Solutions. Her powerful perspectives on perseverance, patient enga
Nick Holekamp, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Nick Holekamp, MD, is the vice president and chief medical officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. He joined in 2000, and for nearly two decades, he’s helped more than 2,000 children and their families transition from a traditional hospital to home after chronic illness or injuries.
Under Dr. Holekamp’s leadership, Ranken Jordan transitioned from a 26-bed pediatric nursing home into
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