Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center
Health & Wellness Podcasts
The Official Podcast of Shepherd Center, a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury and brain injury.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Official Podcast of Shepherd Center, a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury and brain injury.
Twitter:
@shepherdcenter
Language:
English
Email:
info@radiomd.com
Episodes
Navigating a Relationship After Injury
2/28/2022
David and Brittany Carter met four years after David sustained a T-7 injury in a motorcycle crash in August 2010. He had been looking for someone who could see past his wheelchair for who he really was, and he found that in Brittany. On a new episode of Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center, David and Brittany join us to discuss navigating a relationship after injury.
Duration:00:23:06
Keeping a Healthy Diet After Injury
2/1/2022
Nutrition is an essential part of staying healthy for us all; it also plays a vital role in during and after recovery from injury. In this episode, Jill Newsome, clinical nutrition manager at Shepherd Center, and Allison Motter, dietitian at Shepherd Center, join us to discuss what maintaining a healthy diet means during recovery.
Duration:00:10:33
Advice for Caregivers
1/19/2022
Family members and caregivers are an important part of the rehabilitation and treatment process. Christine Trotman's daughter Eliana first began experiencing symptoms of neuromyelitis optica in December 2020. As her daughter began treatment at Shepherd Center's Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute, Christine found herself adjusting to her role as a caregiver. In this episode, Christine shares her experience, as well as advice for other caregivers.
Duration:00:11:47
Services for Injured Workers
11/30/2021
Are you a workers' compensation case manager, claims manager or life care planner who are seeking options for their injured client? In this podcast, Gloria Fagan, RN, BSN, worker's compensation outreach manager at Shepherd Center, discusses the services provided for injured workers, the admissions process, and going back home or to work after injury.
Duration:00:12:48
Supporting Veterans After Injury
11/12/2021
On Veterans Day and every day, we are grateful to the brave men and women who serve our country at home and abroad. In this episode of Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center, we’re joined by Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men. Comprised of active or retired servicemen and civilian volunteers, Shepherd’s Men enthusiastically raises awareness and funds for the SHARE Military Initiative (SHARE) at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA and advocates for veterans experiencing the hidden injuries of war.
Duration:00:14:53
Preventing and Treating Sports Related Concussions
10/4/2021
The return of fall sports brings with it a return of a common sports risk—concussions. In this episode, Russell Gore, M.D., medical director of the Complex Concussion Clinic at Shepherd Center, discusses what causes a concussion, the risk factors for concussion in sports and how concussions are treated.
Duration:00:09:07
Life After Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
9/22/2021
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month! In 2006, Ben Trockman sustained a spinal cord injury in a dirt bike accident. Today, he is the diversity and inclusion outreach specialist at Old National Bank, where he focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities for the workforce and the community the bank serves. He is also a member of his local city council. Ben joins Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center to discuss his experience with rehabilitation and his work with disability inclusion.
Duration:00:13:28
Assisting Patients and Families in the Return to Home
7/23/2021
The transition back home following rehabilitation is a major step—for both the patient and their caregivers. At Shepherd Center, the Transition Support Program prevents rehospitalization, improves health and safety outcomes, and promotes patient and family autonomy once the patient is discharged from Shepherd Center. Laura O’Pry, manager for the Transition Support Program, joins the podcast to discuss the role of family caregivers during this process.
Staying Safe on Electric Scooters
7/6/2021
Electric scooters can be a convenient and fun way way to get yourself from point A to point B—but it's also important to get yourself to point B safely. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway safety has teamed up with Shepherd Center to create Scoot Safe, the first federally funded, evidence-based electric scooter injury prevention campaign. Emma Harrington, injury prevention director at Shepherd Center, speaks with us about why this campaign matters, and the best ways to keep yourself—and others!—safe.
Life After Stroke Rehabilitation
5/27/2021
No one expects stroke to happen, especially in young adults. Seth Dickinson was a freshman at the University of Mississippi when he experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm and AVM rupture in March 2015. In this episode, Seth joins Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center to speak about his experience with rehabilitation and returning to school.
Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation
4/26/2021
April is Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational therapists help patients in rehabilitation improve their independence with daily living activities. In this podcast, two Shepherd Center occupational therapists discuss the individualized therapy they provide on the continuum of care.
Prioritizing Patient Safety
3/16/2021
Patient safety is everyone's job! From administrators and environmental services to food services and industrial engineers, all aspects of healthcare impact safety. Jacqueline Baron-Lee, PhD, CPHQ, PMP, Director of Quality and Outcome Management at Shepherd Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of patient safety.
The Role of Recreation Therapy in Rehabilitation
3/8/2021
February is Recreation Therapy Month! Jenny DiLaura, MA, CCLS, CTRS, lead therapist for health and wellness in Shepherd Center's recreation therapy program, joins the podcast to discuss the role of recreation therapy in the rehabilitation process. She also discusses how the program has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing both in-person therapy and virtual wellness classes.
Recovery with SHARE Military Initiative
12/24/2020
Janera Baskerville discusses her experiences with stroke rehabilitation and SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center.
Duration:00:07:55
Rights for Voters with Disability on Election Day
10/29/2020
John Smith, Director of Government Relations & Advocacy explains voters' rights for those who have disabilities.
Duration:00:08:29
Preparing for Your Telemedicine Appointment
8/7/2020
Dr. Angela Beninga discusses telemedicine visits during COVID-19, what to expect and how to prepare for your appointment.
Duration:00:12:44
Common Myths About Multiple Sclerosis
7/2/2020
Dr. Rosenthal discusses Common Myths About Multiple Sclerosis.
Duration:00:11:57
Preventative Measures for Coronavirus
3/8/2020
Dr. Michael Yochelson and Dr. Jesse Couk discuss Coronavirus, how it spreads, symptoms and preventative measures you should take.
Duration:00:16:04
Developing an Adaptive Fitness Routine
1/29/2020
As we enter the new year, many of us are crafting resolutions to focus on our health and fitness in 2020. Shepherd Center embraces a total approach to fitness and wellness that emphasizes physical and mental well-being with facilities that accommodate land-based and aquatic classes, personalized programs, private lessons and personal training.
In today's podcast, Lisa Eagen, Lead Exercise Physiologist in Shepherd Center's ProMotion Fitness Center, will discuss how to approach a fitness routine that meets your needs after injury.
Duration:00:12:31
Accessibility in Public Spaces and Wheelchair Etiquette
11/18/2019
In today's podcast, Pete Anziano, Shepherd Center Peer Support Manager discusses wheelchair accessibility in public spaces, and proper etiquette around wheelchair users.
Duration:00:14:39