The Secret to Living to 200
How can we live longer, happier, healthier lives? Experts from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) share their perspectives in this podcast series inspired by the celebration of the University’s Bicentennial. Episodes explore our evolving understanding of health and the variety of factors that allow – or hinder – us to fulfill the human desire to be well.
Episodes
14 episodes
How OTs Make Daily Routines the Foundation for Wellness
Created just over 100 years ago, occupational therapy (OT) began as a “work cure.” In this episode, Douglas Simmons, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, explains how modern occupational therapists uses various techniques and technologies, rooted in wellness and...
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Episode 14
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15:54
It’s in Our Genes: Possibilities with Precision Medicine
Pharmacogenomics is a branch of precision medicine that allows providers to understand which medications and doses will work best for a patient based on genetic tests. Roseann Donnelly, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, explains why more healthcare providers...
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Episode 12
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14:56
Life in Motion: The Power of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are concerned about how the body moves, from playing sports, to walking, to breathing. Cheryl Babin, PT, DHS, MHA, has watched the field’s rapid evolution and the integration of physical therapists on healthcare teams. In th...
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Episode 11
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13:57
Personalizing Health with Data & Technology
Michael Spooner, EdD, is interested in how things once thought impossible become possible. That’s because he has seen data and technology evolve to make better, more personalized healthcare decisions. Dr. Spooner explores the untapped potential...
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Episode 10
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16:35
Stop and Blink: Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Eyes
The pervasiveness of digital devices is threatening the health of eyeballs everywhere. Joseph Stamm, OD, FAAO, specializes in dry eye, which is the most common side effect of screen use. He shares the easy things anyone can do to prevent dry ey...
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Episode 9
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17:49
Unlocking the Body’s Healing Potential
Maria Broderick, EdD, MAOM, Lic.Ac., has watched as yoga and meditation practices move from fringe activities to central pieces of self-care. She believes acupuncture is on the same journey. Dr. Broderick shares the benefits of integrating trad...
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Episode 8
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17:50
How Nurses Are the Backbone of Patient Care
Nurses often work at the bedside and experience everything their patients go through, both the good and the bad. It can be a grueling profession, but one that Deborah McManus, PhD, MSN, RN, says is vital in our healthcare system. She discusses ...
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Episode 7
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19:19
Your Mouth Matters
Taking care of our teeth is much more than a part of our hygiene routines; it could be the key to maintaining overall health. Linda Boyd, EdD, RDH, RD, shares the importance of preventative dental care and making it accessible to people of all ...
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Episode 6
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19:02
Going Digital: How Technology will Change Healthcare
Digital health technologies are driving a revolution, allowing providers to better diagnose, treat, and connect with patients. Timothy Aungst, PharmD, is a technology enthusiast who explains some of the most impactful innovations within digital...
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Episode 5
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22:43
From the Army to the ER: Retired Major Gets Candid about Crisis Care
Emergency rooms are the safety net of healthcare. Scott Orrahood, MPAS, EM, PA-C, pulls back the curtain on the reality for emergency providers, the challenges they face, and how patients could and should avoid going to the E.R.
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Episode 4
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18:24
Shaping the Future of Pharmaceuticals
The Greater Boston area is a hub for biopharmaceutical companies. Amee Mistry, PharmD, explains how MCPHS is nurturing and connecting motivated, highly-qualified workers with these companies as they pursue groundbreaking therapies.
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Episode 3
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15:00
The Health of All for the Health of One
Public health is everywhere we go and in everything we do. Assistant Professor of Public Health Carly Levy, DHS, MPH, CPH, discusses how the conditions of our communities – and the social issues within them – directly impact our lives.
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Episode 2
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17:03