Latest Healthconversations Podcast Episodes
Science Deniers impact on healthcare
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - August 19, 2021 15:17 - 1 hourHave you wondered where the world is coming to with individuals who seem to be more and more denying science? Maybe its your relative who keeps posting things on social media such as “question everything” or perhaps a co worker who is fascinated with the latest conspiracy theory. Join our podcas...
Bonus and Season 1 finale
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - April 01, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutesOn this short episode, join me as I talk about the future of the podcast, when season 2 will begin and some personal information.
When Ebola comes to town
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - March 25, 2021 15:03 - 1 hourIn 2014 many individuals in West Africa found themselves at the center of an ebola outbreak. They watched in some cases nine out of ten individuals who got ebola die. The CDC and other public health organizations sent out emergency teams to help these countries contain the outbreaks and begin va...
Indian Health Service
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - March 18, 2021 16:47 - 46 minutesIn 2019, 6.9 million individuals in the United States identified as American Indian or Alaska Native. Many of these individuals are part of sovereign nations inside the United States' boundaries but governed by their tribal groups. Indian health service has been in the news these past few months...
When Malaria strikes!
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - March 12, 2021 21:12 - 48 minutesMany parents around the world face the devastating effects that Malaria has on their children sometimes more than five times before the child turns 5 years old. Dr. Chandy John shares about his labs collaboration and work to reduce the burden that malaria can have on these families. We explore ...
Infectious Diseases and pregnancy
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - March 04, 2021 16:18 - 46 minutesEveryday pregnant women struggle around the world with infectious diseases. Many of these diseases leave long term impacts on the baby and sometimes result in death for mother or baby or both. Maternal and fetal health are an important part of global health. Understanding how global health works...
When faith and medicine Intersect
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - February 27, 2021 18:25 - 1 hourHas there been a time in your life when you feel like spiritually and healthcare don’t or shouldn’t mix? Its not a feeling that you should feel alone about. This podcast dives deep with Dr. Kristin Collier, MD into the questions of whether they should mix? If they do mix what does that look like...
Preventative medicine the evidence based way
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - February 11, 2021 20:35 - 43 minutesAre you struggling this beginning of the year to figure out how to improve your preventative health goals? You are not alone. In this episode we have three overarching health goals that anyone can work on. We also talk about practical ways to begin to work on these goals. Dr. Ryan Fowler is on t...
Virologist and vaccines
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - February 06, 2021 19:53 - 57 minutesVirologist are an important part of understanding the role of viruses in our daily lives. On this episode we will be talking about the role of virologist with Jillian Carmichael,PhD and I will be going through at the end about how to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Being able to filter through the ne...
Diet Culture Exposed
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - January 28, 2021 17:24 - 46 minutesAre you working to figure out how not to lose at your New Years resolution to eat better? You are not alone friend! We have all been there and struggled with that.This week we dive into how we view food and eating can directly impact our health. This podcast will help to increase our awareness o...
Impacts of compassion in healthcare
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - January 19, 2021 20:31 - 54 minutesHave you ever thought that compassion is just a nice thing in medicine but not necessary? What if I told you that compassion in healthcare has evidence-based backing and can change healthcare outcomes with patients? Today’s guest, Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, is the co-author of Compassionomics. This b...
Exploring Sexual Health
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - January 11, 2021 19:37 - 40 minutesAs we enter this new year, I wanted to have podcast this month that focus more on the lighter side of healthcare. I realize that for a lot of people out there talking about sexuality can be uncomfortable. However, sexuality and the health of it can impact our lives. Join the conversation this we...
Practicing the Scientific Attitude
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - December 20, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutesJoin my conversation with Dr. Lee McIntyre, Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Lecturer in Ethics at Harvard Extension School. We talk about his book The Scientific Attitude from MIT Press 2019. We will be addressing howANYONE can adop...
COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Explained
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - December 17, 2020 03:02 - 1 hourI hope this podcast provides you with valuable information as you decide whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are on the adventure of a lifetime with COVID-19. With that comes risk and new technology. It is exciting and also scary as any new adventure. Today, join the podcast as Dr. Thoma...
Changing Public Health one Social Media Post at a Time
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - December 11, 2020 20:57 - 26 minutesMany times we believe that one person can't make a difference! Today's podcast is with a medical student who was sidelined by the pandemic and along with other medical students got creative and are impacting public health even behind a computer screen. I hope that this podcast inspired others w...
COVID-19 EMPLOYEE Health Prevention
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - December 03, 2020 15:59 - 53 minutesRemember a few months ago when we were all struggling with the fact that COVID-19 outbreaks were impacting meat manufacturing plants? It was so strange to go into a grocery store and see that meat was unavailable or prices were high. Perhaps even worse, you have been going into a current job whe...
COVID-19 EMPLOYEE Health Prevention
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - December 03, 2020 15:59 - 53 minutesRemember a few months ago when we were all struggling with the fact that COVID-19 outbreaks were impacting meat manufacturing plants? It was so strange to go into a grocery store and see that meat was unavailable or prices were high. Perhaps even worse, you have been going into a current job whe...
Not Picture Perfect Holidays!
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - November 20, 2020 19:45 - 44 minutesDo you have people in your life who seem to set on making decisions that don’t make sense to you? You know the ones who believe COVID-19 isn’t a big deal or the ones who wear a mask in their house when no one is home? If so, you’re not alone, friend! Dr. Stafford helps us explore this content mo...
Healthy Minds in Little Bodies
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - November 17, 2020 17:53 - 55 minutesAre you concerned about your children’s reaction towards life? You know, the times when they seem to be struggling with big emotions and can’t seem to calm down? If so, you’re not alone, friend. So while you may not be able to figure out all the ins and outs of your child’s brain, there are s...
Merging of mRNA Vaccines and Genetic Counseling
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - November 12, 2020 21:10 - 1 hourTodays podcast is full of information on the mRNA vaccine from Pfizer announced this week as well as how genetic counselors are an important part of healthcare. Join Sandra San Miguel and myself in this episode. Due to the large amount of sources for this podcast I will be providing it as part o...
Merging of mRNA Vaccines and Genetic Counseling
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - November 12, 2020 21:10 - 1 hourTodays podcast is full of information on the mRNA vaccine from Pfizer announced this week as well as how genetic counselors are an important part of healthcare. Join Sandra San Miguel and myself in this episode. Due to the large amount of sources for this podcast I will be providing it as part o...
Hospice Austin
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - November 04, 2020 21:23 - 44 minutesTodays guest are from Hospice Austin. They talk about what services hospice and palliative care can offer patients and their families. Join me for a topic that is hard to navigate but this organization does it well. Donate to Hospice Austin and learn more about them. Recommended viewing ...
Hospital Chaplains Changing Healthcare
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - October 28, 2020 18:29 - 47 minutesHave you ever wondered what would happen to a loved one if they got COVID and weren't able to receive the last rites? Are you a medical professional trying to figure out how to utilize chaplain services at your hospital better? Join us this week as we talk to Chaplain Joe Perez, the current Pres...
Surviving Breast Cancer Part 2 of 2
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - October 23, 2020 19:23 - 44 minutesToday’s episode has a diversity of guests who talk about their journeys through Breast Cancer and survivorship. I am proud to have partnered with Breast Friends Forever Breast Cancer Support Group and our special guest Sandra L. San Miguel from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) . Don’t forge...
What does Women's health look like in 2020?
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - October 15, 2020 00:59 - 31 minutesIn this episode Dr. Robert Cowan discusses women’s health with 25 years of medical experience. We talk about miscarriages, stillbirths, when to start seeing an OBGYN and what this speciality offers patients during menopause. Join us for this episode. https://www.aaobgyn.com Research Study d...
Surviving Breast Cancer Part 1 of 2
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - October 08, 2020 15:41 - 31 minutesToday’s episode has a diversity of guests who talk about their journeys through Breast Cancer and survivorship. I am proud to have partnered with Breast Friends Forever Breast Cancer Support Group and our special guest Sandra L. San Miguel from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) . Don’t forge...
Surviving Breast Cancer
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - October 08, 2020 15:41 - 31 minutesToday’s episode has a diversity of guests who talk about their journeys through Breast Cancer and survivorship. I am proud to have partnered with Breast Friends Forever Breast Cancer Support Group and our special guest Sandra L. San Miguel from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) . Don’t forge...
American Public Health Association
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - September 30, 2020 21:44 - 38 minutesDr Georges Benjamin joins us on the podcast today to talk about APHA and the daily work they support each day. For more information on APHA click here. Connect to our community on Instagram healthconvwithannasmith
Staying sane in COVID
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - September 26, 2020 19:55 - 51 minutesReferenced Studies https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7440121/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/415378
Wise Health Information Consumers
Health Conversations with Anna Smith - September 10, 2020 20:47 - 17 minutesToday I will be talking about how to be a wise health consumer of information. There are practical tips on how to process health related news articles that come up in your daily life. Pediatric SARS-CoV-2: Clinical Presentation, Infectivity, and Immune Response (August 2020). Evidence grow...
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