Ep. 122: Food as Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Langheier of Foodsmart
Dr. Jason Langheier, founder and CEO of Foodsmart, is a leading advocate for the "food as medicine" movement across the United States. Driven by his passion for health equity and sustainable obesity prevention, he’s dedicated to making nutritious food accessible and affordable for all. In this insightful conversation, he shares how his childhood in rural New York shaped his mission and discusses the broader impact of food on health.Guest:Dr. Jason Langheier, MD, MPH, Founder and CEO, FoodsmartHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 121: Weighing the Options: Anti-Obesity Medications for Kids?
In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new guidelines on addressing childhood obesity, including the use of anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic – both approved for use in children ages 12 and older. We'll examine the guidance as two childhood obesity medicine specialists weigh their opinions on medication-assisted obesity control.Guests: Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine, University of MinnesotaJason Langheier, MD, MPH, Founder & CEO, FoodsmartHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 120: Text for Help: Exploring Crisis Text Line
Texting during a crisis has become a modern lifeline for millions, providing immediate support when it's needed most, especially for young people. Crisis Text Line provides a free, confidential, and discreet service, offering assistance to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether through text, SMS, web chat or WhatsApp, trained counselors are on-hand 24/7, year-round, transforming mental health care support. Shairi R. Turner, MD, Chief Health Officer, Crisis Text Line, shares how the organization is combining empathy with innovation to offer mental health support.Guest: Shairi R. Turner, MD, MPDH, Chief Health Officer, Crisis Text LineHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 119: Play Today, Lead Tomorrow: A Conversation with Women's Sports Foundation
Each year, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) marks the first Wednesday in February as National Girls and Women in Sports Day. For nearly 40 years, this day has raised awareness about the physical, educational, and psychological benefits of sports for women and girls throughout their lives. WSF was founded in 1974 by tennis champion and lifelong equality advocate Billie Jean King, who turned a $5,000 Athlete of the Year award into a $100 million nonprofit. Fifty years in, the organization continues to conduct research, develop programs, and lead advocacy efforts to help women and girls reach their full potential in sports and life. On this episode, we’re joined by WSF CEO Danette Leighton who shares more about their research-informed programs and advocacy and how WSF is working to ensure all girls have access to sport — and its healthy benefits.To learn more about the Women’s Sports Foundation, please visit www.WomensSportsFoundation.org.Guest:Danette Leighton, CEO, Women's Sports FoundationCarol Vassar, host/producerViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 118: The Evolving Role of Nurse Practitioners with Dr. Stephen Ferrara
The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) in the health care landscape was developed in the mid-1960s to fill a need for additional primary care pediatrics services for the Baby Boom generation. Today, there are more than 385,000 licensed NPs across the U.S., and their number is expected to grow by 45% between now and 2032. Joining us on this episode to discuss the role of the nurse practitioner in the current and future health care landscape is Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, associate dean of clinical affairs and assistant professor of nursing at Columbia University, and President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.Guest: Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, President, American Association of Nurse PractitionersHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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