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Specialized Healthcare IT and Vascular Services – Top Docs Radio

August 12, 2014 by angishields

Top Docs Radio

Specialized Healthcare IT and Vascular Services - Top Docs Radio

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Tier3MD provides specialized IT services for medical groups. Advanced Vascular Resources offer a full range of diagnostic vascular studies and minimally-invasive corrective procedures.

Healthcare IT and Vascular Services

Today we learned how Tier3MD brings over 2 decades of healthcare IT installation and management to their medical clients. Their full suite of IT services allow medical practices to reduce cost related to IT by as much as half or more in some situations. Mike & Sheryl Cherico discussed how provide consultation with practices considering a new EMR to help them choose the best one suited for their particular practice. Their technologists are also versed in HIPAA requirements so they are able to insure their clients’ data controls are compliant with regulations.

Sean Yanes of Advanced Vascular Resources shared how AVR improves outcomes among patients suffering from PAD, carotid disease, migraine headaches, and many more problems related to vascular disease. The multi-state physician practice takes a collaborative approach to their referral partners and work to compliment rather than replace their partners’ treatment plans. AVR’s interventional radiologist, Dr. Doug Redd has been providing a high level of vascular interventions in the Atlanta area for many years. Additionally, he served in academic roles at Emory prior to joining AVR’s Atlanta practice.

Special Guests:

Sheryl Cherico, CEO/Founder, Tier3MD

Licensed IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the field with heavy focus in medical practice IT needs
Oversaw installations of digital cardiac lab systems in numerous high-profile health systems nationally
Previous IT Director for one of the Southeast’s largest cardiology groups
Founder of Atlanta Medical Consulting Group
Volunteer, Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition

Sean Yanes, Director of Sales/Marketing, Advanced Vascular Resources

Extensive experience in management and relationship building within the healthcare device space, particularly within wound and vascular specialties
Multiple award winner for individual and team sales under his management
Has developed numerous programs for expanding physician practice referral bases
Education, Marketing/Business, Spring Hill College

Only 7% of Eligible Seniors are Taking Advantage of this FREE Healthcare Benefit! Dr. Jason Reingold

May 21, 2014 by angishields

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Only 7% of Eligible Seniors are Taking Advantage of this FREE Healthcare Benefit! Dr. Jason Reingold

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Jason Reingold attended the University of Georgia, and then went on to the Emory School of Medicine. Dr. Reingold is a Cardiologist by training, and is affiliated with both Northside and St. Joseph’s hospitals. He has recently joined Atlanta Cardiology and Primary Care. Dr. Reingold’s unique areas of clinical interest include preventive cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, nuclear cardiology, structural/valvular heart disease, arrythmias and heart failure.

That said, Dr. Reingold has a new passion. He and his partners have embraced a new program funded by the Affordable Care Act to improve health for seniors. This new program has no up-front cost, and no co-pays! Shockingly, only 7% of seniors eligible for this proram are taking advantage of it! This program begins with a Health Risk Assessment and a Wellness Exam. It also includes a Personal Preention Plan, and a Long Term Screening Schedule. The process gives each participant about an hour of direct time with Dr. Reingold! Some of the elements of the program include instructions for diet and exercise, counseling on preventive services and a follow-up testing schedule.

Listen in for more details! To get more information about this program, call his office at (404) 296-1130, or visit his website at www.drjasonreingold.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

Coronary Calcium Scoring

September 12, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Coronary Calcium Scoring

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The statistics are sobering. Heart disease remains the nation’s leading killer for adults > 35 yrs. Consider these statistics: 1) every 29 seconds an American has a heart attack 2) every 60 seconds and American dies from a heart attack 3) for men and women, 50% or greater of those that have a heart attack had no prior symptoms and their first one was death. Heart disease comes about over years or even decades. There is now technology available that is 99% effective in either confirming or ruling out coronary heart disease with less radiation than one would get exposed to on an airplane flight! “Virtual exams” of our internal organs are now a reality due to advances in medical imaging technology. However, imaging does not provide direct outcomes for the patient- but the information these tests can provide can lead to changes that can decrease heart disease risk factors, potentially reverse damage, and save lives.

This segment will discuss a very specific screening test for coronary heart disease: the Coronary Calcium Scoring test or as some people have heard, “The Heart Scan.” Coronary arteries do not normally have calcium. Calcified plaque in coronary arteries is a leading indicator of heart disease. Using non-invasive, low dose radiation CT scan that takes about 15-20 minutes, patients and providers can now obtain critical cardiac information that can be used post test and in comparison’s over time, to minimize risk and take proactive steps in the maintenance of good heart health or the management of heart disease. The test is most beneficial as a screening tool for patients NOT yet diagnosed with heart disease. Scans are taken of the heart and the results are compared to a scoring system that is measured by a range of no cardiac disease, minimally present, moderately present, extensively present or high risk requiring medical intervention. Information is shared with the patient and their medical provider post test and the patient can return to normal activities when the scan is completed.

In this segment, board-certified preventive cardiologist, Jason Reingold and Dan McGeown, CEO of Virtual Imaging will educate the listeners on the testing methods, patients who benefit most, the scoring system and post test results and what do do about them. Listeners can visit: www.virtualimagingatl.com or www.drjasonreingold.com for more information.

Dr. Jason Reingold

Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
MD from Emory University
Internal Medicine Residency program completed at UC San Francisco Med Ctr.
Cardiology fellowship completed at Mass General Hospital in Boston
Regular appearances on CNN’s Sanjay Gupta’s health program

Dan McGeown

CEO, Virtual Imaging Atlanta
Masters in Education and seasoned entrepreneur

Weight Loss: An Integrated Approach

August 22, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Weight Loss: An Integrated Approach

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Obesity has gone global. Recent statistics have shown that approximately 1 Billion people are overweight on the planet and the two primary causes are increased consumption of a diet in processed foods with saturated fat and a decrease in exercise. Consider some of these statistics: 3 in 10 Americans are trying to lose weight at any one point in time; 35% of Americans are clinically obese; the top three disease killers in the US are related to obesity (heart disease, stroke and cancer) and American’s spend $40 billion on diet related products annually. Alarming.

Research has shown that diet alone will not keep weight lost off alone. Fitness factors in as well. Actually, 80% of dieters are trying to lose weight alone and studies show that 90-95% of dieters will gain the weight lost back within 1-5 years. Exercise is a key component of permanent weight loss, but not without consideration of diet as well. Exercise is also a key component and success factor for people who are successfully able to keep the weight loss off. The role of counseling has also been of great benefit for customizing a weight loss plan and the accountability factor in sticking to a new regime.

In addition to diet and exercise, new technologies and supplements are being introduced with some success into the weight loss arena such as: spa treatments, infrared saunas and the use of cold lasers to disrupt the fat cells, the products of which can then be excreted. Many are also using mobile technology for an accountability “buddy”, calculation and tracking of weight loss and fitness goals. No matter what individual plan entails, gradual, realistic lifestyle changes over time have been shown to produce long term results.

Ekow Wilmot

Owner of BalanceDiet
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Professional Body Builder x20 years
Certified professional trainer (AFAA Aerobics and Fitness Assoc of America)
Body temple of God, commitment to never using unnatural aids, helps others by providing health, fitness, nutrition guidance to those wanting natural solutions
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Butch Wesley

NSCA certified strength & conditioning coach
NSCA certified personal trainer
USA Weightlifting certified sports performance coach
Former Athletic Coordinator-Clayton County Parks & Recreation
NAYS certified Youth Sports Administrator
NCAA Football National Championship Jacksonville State University
Assistant strength & conditioning coach Jacksonville State University

Lisa burris

Graduate of Western Michigan University, BA in Business Administration
Worked closely with family for 11 years then moved to Florida
Established as Marketing director in a physicians office, introduced and certified as a laser tech and is what brought her to Atlanta
15 years experience in business, equipped with multitude of skills including management, marketing, health and medicine applications, business operations and exemplary customer service
Set apart from other candidates by: Penchant for organization, eye for detail, positive and personable nature, ability to multitask and perform in a fast paced environment

Preventive Cardiology for Women

July 19, 2013 by angishields

The Doctors Roundtable

Preventive Cardiology for Women

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When most women are asked what the leading cause of death is for women over 25 yrs of age in the US, the most common answer is “cancer.” However, the correct answer is heart disease. One in three women in the US will die of heart disease and about 8 million women in the US are living with heart disease at any one moment. First cardiac events are more fatal in women than men. Did you know that 42% of women who have a heart attack, will die within one year after this event compared to 24% of men? A woman’s heart is different.

Risk factors for women and men are well documented and many are preventable. Despite this, alarming trends in the prevalence of risk factors continues. Aggressive cardiac risk factor management, education and intercepting women at key points like childbearing and menopause, can be keys to better outcomes. Risk factors include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, poor lifestyle choices and family history. However, symptoms of a cardiac event in a woman differ from a man. Men report crushing chest pain with pain radiating down the left arm. Many women never experience this and report more atypical symptoms of a cardiac event including shortness of breath, nausea and unusual fatigue. Hormones and age are also influential with heart disease in women.

Effective treatment options are available to not only manage cardiac events but to slow down this often progressive disease process. Listen in to this segment to hear local cardiology expert, Dr. Jason Reingold address the topic of preventive cardiology for women. Understanding and managing cardiac risk factors today may reduce the chance of heart disease for women tomorrow.

Dr. Jason Reingold

MD from Emory University
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
Internal Medicine Residency program completed at UC San Francisco Med Ctr.
Completed cardiology fellowship at Mass General Hospital in Boston
Regular appearances on Sanjay Gupta’s CNN health program

Krishnan K, Jo Vonn Givens and Alton Reynolds Share Stories with Eugeria! Radio

March 25, 2010 by angishields

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Krishnan K, Jo Vonn Givens and Alton Reynolds Share Stories with Eugeria! Radio

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Born and raised in India, and spending an additional 16 years in South Africa, Krishnan Kalyanasundaram brings a multi-national perspective to his work with seniors in the Atlanta area. Specifically, Krishnan is the Executive Director of Arbor Terrace of Tucker, a 65 bed community that prides itself on exceptional customer service. Krishnan tells us that one of the highlights of his day is eating lunch or supper (or both) with his residents in their 15 bed Memory Care community. He is also very proud of Arbor Terrace’s “Resident Chef” program. Krishnan explains that each month, one of the residents shares a personal recipe, and is encouraged to oversee the preparation and serving of the meal. Sign me up! For a tour of the community, contact Krishnan or one of his staff at (770) 925-9170. You can also visit their website at www.at-tucker.com.

Alton Reynolds wears a multitude of hats! He has been serving in the “helping professions” both on the clinical and business side of healthcare for nearly 40 years. Starting his career providing psychiatric assessments of Navy and Marine personnel returning from Viet Nam, Alton continues to provide these assessments today for seven different hospitals as part of the Peachford Hospital Mobile Assessment Team. Alton confirms what we heard several weeks ago from the Fuqua Center that depression in the senior community is a problem to be taken seriously. When Alton is not working in one of his many businesses, he is teaching teenagers Blues Music History as part of the Mudcatz School of Blues. Alton can be reached at (770) 454-2302.

Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF) helps healthcare providers improve the care delivered to Medicare beneficiaries. Jo Vonn Givens manages GMCF’s Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative. Her goal is to educate providers in specific measures for quality improvement in the prevention and care of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Jo Vonn tells us that, unlike some other diseases, CKD is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. Largely the result of Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart Disease, CKD can be managed or prevented through exercise, diet and a personal support network. Jo Vonn notes that the typical cost for end stage renal failure is in excess of $60,000 per year! Though her organization primarily deals with physicians and their practices, resources are available to anyone that is interested. Contact JoVonn at (678)527-3678, or visit the GMCF website at www.gmcf.org.

CNN Health Medical Advisor Dr Melina Jampolis’ Heart Health Tips

March 1, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

CNN Health Medical Advisor Dr Melina Jampolis’ Heart Health Tips

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on CNNHealth.com diet and fitness expert Dr Melina Jampolis. Dr Melina is also the chief medical officer of SmartNow.com as well. Dr Melina shared some tips to be heart healthy like don’t lose weight then turn around and gain the weight right back. This kind of up and down dieting is bad for you over time. She explained that losing weight lowers your risk of heart disease and lots of other diseases as well. She suggested eating oatmeal in the mornings as a healthy breakfast. She feels that people need support in order to stay compliant to their exercise and weight loss programs. And she begrudgingly agreed with the Fat Guy’s theory that you diet for weight loss and exercise for health. She added that exercise helps with weight maintenance once you lose weight. She also gave us some weight loss tips from her last book The No Time To Lose Diet, which is now in paperback. She also told us about her new Dr Melina Bar and where to get them. Learn more about what she is up to at www.drmelina.com

For more Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy check out our Wellness Minutes blog where we give you in depth information on health, fitness and weight loss topics in 3 minutes or less every single day. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Healthy and Delicious Food Combos

September 2, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Healthy and Delicious Food Combos

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some food combos that taste great and are good for you. Here are some great super food combinations that have been shown to possibly lower your risk of some cancers and heart disease. In your next bowl of oatmeal add some walnuts and blueberries – the Fat Guy adds slivered almonds, milled flax seed and raisins to his Trader Joe’s steel cut oatmeal every morning. On your next pizza health it up by getting onions and garlic as your topping – Dr Fitness has been known to get broccoli on his corner slice of Sicilian pizza as well. Next salad make it Greek and add some olives with your tomatoes. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy