Category: COVID-19

Surgical Backlog: 6 Challenges Hospitals Face Now

Available for Interviews: Dr. Tammy Penhollow

Dr. Tammy Penhollow is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, specializing in anesthesiology, pain management, and regenerative medicine. Having over 20 years of experience has helped her to cultivate a passion for regenerative medicine and holistic healing. Dr. Penhollow practices at Precision Regenerative Medicine in the greater Phoenix area.

 

Talking Points from Dr. Tammy Penhollow on
what she can say in an interview on the Issue of Surgical Backlog:

  • Addressing the surgical backlog in surgery centers and hospitals across the US is fraught with several challenges, often with competing interests. 
  • Issues include the need to bring back one of the greatest revenue generators in the hospital to help salvage some ability to make a profit, simply break even, or avoid shutting down, as well as to address the long line of patients who had their surgeries canceled or postponed due to the pandemic.

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When Will it Be Safe to Visit My Mom in a Nursing Home Again?

Available for Interviews:  Martha Jo Patterson

Martha Jo Patterson is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and is passionate about helping the elderly, disabled, as well as families who have special challenges both in taking care of their loved ones and managing legal matters.

 

What Martha Jo Patterson can say in an interview about
being able to visit a loved one in a nursing home facility:
With COVID-19 dominating almost all walks of life, an answer to this question is a difficult one for obvious reasons.
  • The balancing act of protecting your vulnerable elderly parent from a virus, which has hit Nursing Homes hard and making sure that their residents have their need for visitors met is not easy.

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Quarantine 15? Lose the Extra Pounds With This Self-Care Plan 

Interview: Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is Nurse Practitioner from the Boston area. She has been specializing in Women’s Health for over 40 years, is a national speaker and consultant, and is an international bestselling author of Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life At Any Age.

  

Many people are back in the office and also dealing with some extra weight they put in quarantine. Jokes about having the the Quarantine 15 abound. As people start to make their way back to the office, they may also be experiencing anxiety around COVID-19, too, and this could make it difficult to focus on maintaining your ideal weight. Here’s how to both lose those unwanted extra pounds and improve overall health and wellness.

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Stocks Doing Well During the Pandemic

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen.

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

 

What Harry Abramhamsen Can Say About
Stocks That Are Doing Well Right Now:

Certain sectors in the financial services industry are booming, specifically the fixed index annuity space. The main reason is people can safe harbor their money, guarantee their principle, and ride the markets up—without ever losing money to market risk ever again.

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Phishing and Cybercrime Issues During the Pandemic

Available for Interviews Phil Crowley

Philip P. Crowley, is a dedicated attorney who has been handling legal matters for pharmaceutical, biomedical, medical devices, information technology and other technology companies for over 30 years. He has also spent nearly 25 years on the board of trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology, with substantial involvement in the oversight of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

Talking Points from Phil Crowley
on Phishing/Cyber Crime During the Pandemic:

How Cybercriminals Are
Taking Advantage of the Pandemic

Whenever there is a crisis or emergency, many groups spring up to help those affected.  The situation provides perfect cover for unscrupulous people to create an appealing “charity” with a worthy “purpose” to provide assistance.  It’s in circumstances like this that it’s wise to give only to

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Flying for the First Time (Since the COVID Outbreak)

Available for Interviews:  Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is an author, advocate, and journalist. He writes six weekly columns about customer service, with a special emphasis on travel and technology. His work reaches more than 10 million readers a week.

“This didn’t look like any airport I’d ever seen; I felt like an extra in a movie about Armageddon.”

Read the following article from The Washington Post, on the journalist’s recent experience of flying both internationally and domestically with his three teenage sons. Elliott recounts his experience of what it was like to travel for the first time since being stuck abroad for two months during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown:

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Are We Headed Toward Another Stock Market Crash?

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen.

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine. 

 

Talking Points from Harry Abramhamsen on
If We Are Heading Toward a Stock Market Crash:

As we navigate uncharted waters in our modern day pandemic, there is a tremendous financial impact felt in both global markets and by people around the world.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp Right Now

Interview:Carol Barkes

 

Carol Barkes is a conflict resolution expert, mediator, national speaker, educator and bestselling author who uniquely applies neuroscience to the fields of conflict resolution and negotiations. Her expert perspective is always fresh and relevant.

 

Some Talking Points from Carol Barkes
on How to Keep Your Mind Sharp
Like our bodies, as we age it is important to keep our minds as healthy as can be. Here are some actionable science-based suggestions that can accomplish this and help slowdown the aging process in the brain:

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What Is Gov’t Doing to Facilitate COVID Help From Healthcare Professionals?

Interview Phil Crowley.

Philip P. Crowley, is a dedicated attorney who has been handling legal matters for pharmaceutical, biomedical, medical devices, information technology and other technology companies for over 30 years. He has also spent nearly 25 years on the board of trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology, with substantial involvement in the oversight of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

Talking Points from Phil Crowley on Government Regulations
and Healthcare Surrounding COVID-19:

  • Healthcare professionals are reluctant to practice outside their specialty or licensure areas for fear of liability. 
  • This reduces the pool of healthcare professionals available to help in “hot spots.”

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5 Strategies for Dealing With the Unexpected: Succeeding Despite Crisis

Available for Interviews: Ron Karr

Ron Karr is a Leadership and Influence Expert who presents to organizations worldwide and coaches CEO’s and Leadership Teams. He is the creator of the Velocity Mindset® and author of the CEO Bestselling Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way.

 

Talking Points from Ron Karr on 
How to Deal With the Unexpected:
Succeeding Despite Crisis

In these unprecedented times, we are challenged to adapt to new ways of accomplishing goals. Following these five tips can help cultivate the proper mindset needed to succeed in today’s business.
 
    1. What Is Your End Goal? When something horrific or unexpectedly happens, it is important to first think about your end goal. How do you want to come out of this situation? It must be passionate because there will be bumps along the road. If you are passionate about the end result you will get back up on the bike and keep pushing forward. Continue reading “5 Strategies for Dealing With the Unexpected: Succeeding Despite Crisis”