“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient through treatment. The inspiring podcast series covers Tim's journey in just an hour, where we learn how he finds the strength to keep moving forward, and how others can as well. While he’s a glass-half-full philosopher by nature, Tim also makes clear that there are plenty of tough days. And that’s OK. They are also survivable. As time goes on, Tim lays out some big decisions about how the experience has changed him. He’s n...
Sep 21, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 1
“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient through treatment. The inspiring 5-part podcast series covers his journey in just an hour, where we learn how Tim finds the strength to keep moving forward, and how others can as well. While he’s a glass-half-full philosopher by nature, Tim also makes clear that there are plenty of tough days. And that’s OK. They are also survivable. Listen to Episode 1 of Beating Incurable. In the second episode of Beating Incurable, we di...
Sep 21, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient from diagnosis through treatment. This inspiring 5-part series covers his journey in just an hour, where Tim shares what he's learned about himself, how he finds the strength to keep moving forward, and how you can, too. Listen to Episode 1 of Beating Incurable. Listen to Episode 2 of Beating Incurable. In the third episode of Beating Incurable, Tim Cooper has a stem cell transplant, an advanced treatment that could help pu...
Sep 21, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient through treatment. The inspiring 5-part podcast series covers his journey in just an hour. Tim’s not glad he had cancer, but the experience, he believes, may be taking him to a better place. And he begins to share what's next for him. And changes he never saw coming. Listen to Episode 1 of Beating Incurable. Listen to Episode 2 of Beating Incurable. Listen to Episode 3 of Beating Incurable. In the fourth episode of Beating ...
Sep 21, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 4
We share why the "light at the end of the tunnel" we've heard Tim Cooper mention feels closer than ever. Tim also opens up about how this experience has changed him, and why it's prompted a self-reflection of the traits he likes about himself and the ones that no longer serve him.
Sep 21, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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Mar 15, 2022•5 min•Season 5Ep. 2
"The one thing we hear consistently from Black women is that they don't feel seen and heard. They feel their issues are pushed to the side," said Dr. Pam Oliver , an ob-gyn who grew up in rural North Carolina. Listen as Dr. Oliver explains why she's advocating for change as a Novant Health executive vice president and president of Novant Health Physician Network. Learn how you can support pregnant people in your life to reduce factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and deaths...
Jan 27, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 1
A Novant Health pediatrician explains what breastfeeding mothers should know amid a lingering pandemic. That and more in this episode of Latch On: A Novant Health podcast featuring Baby Friendly breastfeeding content for women at all stages of their motherhood journey.
Jan 25, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 9
From support in the hospital to in-person classes and even virtual support, Novant Health offers a wealth of resources for breastfeeding mothers. Keep in mind, this article focuses on what's available in Charlotte, but lactation resources are offered across the Novant Health footprint. Find more information here .
Jan 25, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Latch On, a podcast series featuring expert advice on breastfeeding, decodes perinatal mood disorder with the help of Dr. Joseph Stringfellow, a Novant Health ob-gyn. And remember, parents can give themselves grace. We're all human, Dr. Stringfellow says.
Jan 25, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Breastfeeding is one of the most common anxieties of early motherhood. It's also extremely beneficial for both mom and baby. In this episode of Latch On, a Novant Health lactation consultant explains why breast milk is best for babies.
Jan 25, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Breastfeeding is one of the most common anxieties of early motherhood. It's also extremely beneficial for both mom and baby. In this episode of Latch On, a Novant Health lactation consultant explains how babies give hunger cues and what it means to feed on demand.
Jan 25, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Breastfeeding is one of the most common anxieties of early motherhood. It's also extremely beneficial for both mom and baby. In this episode of Latch On, a Novant Health lactation consultant explains what "rooming in" with your new baby means.
Jan 25, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Breastfeeding is one of the most common anxieties of early motherhood. It's also extremely beneficial for both mom and baby. In this episode of Latch On, a Novant Health pediatrician details all the ways breastfeeding benefits babies. And it's a long list.
Jan 25, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Breastfeeding is one of the most common anxieties of early motherhood. It's also extremely beneficial for both mom and baby. In this episode of Latch On, a Novant Health pediatrician details all the ways breastfeeding benefits mothers. And it's a long list.
Jan 25, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Breastfeeding is one of the most common anxieties of early motherhood. Latch On, a podcast series, tackles this head on. Listen as a Novant Health lactation consultant details how to position and latch your baby, plus other breastfeeding basics to help mom's get started.
Jan 25, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Listen to Part 1 of our nursing series with Denise Mihal here .
Dec 27, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 15
How an unprecedented pandemic and lucrative incentives from travel agencies have accelerated a nationwide nursing shortage, according to Denise Mihal, EVP and chief nursing and clinical operations officer. And more importantly, how leaders are paving a path forward in the first of this two-part series from Novant Health.
Dec 27, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Listen to Part 1 of our series on healthcare economics here.
Dec 27, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Electronic health records and an influx of patient data has paved the way for an innovative role at healthcare systems. Alica Sparling, Novant Health VP senior healthcare economist, explains the rising demand for PhD economists in the first of a two-part series.
Dec 27, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The lingering pandemic has only exacerbated physician burnout, underscoring the importance of programs that promote physician engagement and retention. Dr. Pam Oliver, who oversees hundreds of Novant Health clinics, explains what strategies are working and what's resonating with physicians right now.
Dec 27, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
COVID-19 forced a sudden and significant leap in responsibility for healthcare supply chains around the world. Mark Welch, Novant Health senior vice president of supply chain, explains lessons learned and best practices for the future.
Dec 27, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Regulatory changes have made it increasingly easier to perform orthopedic procedures in an outpatient setting. This shift was driven by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, with a goal of reducing the national spend on health care and creating access at lower cost sites. Here to explain how health systems are navigating this change is Dr. Bryan Edwards, system physician executive at Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, and Zack Landry, system administrative...
Dec 27, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Prioritizing employee retention and engagement is critically important for an organization's bottom line. "When a physician leaves, it typically costs 2 to 3 times their salary to replace them," said Dr. Thomas Jenike, Novant Health senior vice president and chief well-being officer. He explains the keys to success in this episode of Industry Insights.
Dec 27, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Dr. David Priest, Novant Health chief safety, quality and epidemiology officer, has been integral in leading the charge against COVID-19. Listen as Dr. Priest discusses what the future of viruses may look like, why public health should stay outside of politics, and key lessons learned while combating the pandemic.
Dec 27, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hear insights on how artificial intelligence and data scientists are reducing the cost of care while increasing patient outcomes, tackling health equity and a worsening nursing shortage, new strategies to retain and attract physicians, best practices for supply chain leaders to carry healthcare forward … plus, devastating cost of ignoring workforce burnout... All that and more in Industry Insights: A healthcare podcast presented by Novant Health. Thank you for listening.
Dec 27, 2021•1 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A look inside a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, as doctors and nurses manage another hectic workday.
Oct 28, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Gina DiPietro 0:06 Last year's flu season came at a time when people were social distancing, faithfully washing their hands and wearing masks to stop the spread of COVID-19. With online schooling and office closures also in play, the flu season was almost non existent. But with the easing of pandemic restrictions, this year could be a different story. Dr. Charles Bregier 0:27 It is the perfect storm that's potentially brewing up there. If COVID remains bad, and it's a bad flu season, it could co...
Sep 03, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Gina DiPietro 0:06 When the COVID-19 vaccine first became available to the public, thousands of people rolled up their sleeves at Novant Health mass vaccination sites. Now, with greater supply of the vaccine and more flexibility, Novant Health patients have an opportunity to receive their vaccine at their medical home. You're listening to Novant Health Healthy Headlines, I'm Gina DiPietro. In this episode, John Howard, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Novant Health Physician ...
Jul 08, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Margie "Kay" Pope 0:00 The right side of my face and started to drink from what they told me and I was still coherent and awake, but I couldn't form any words and I couldn't speak at all. Gina DiPietro 0:10 That's 64-year-old Margie "Kay" Pope of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, describing the most terrifying experience of her life. Margie "Kay" Pope 0:20 I'll never forget it - it was November 7, 2019. Gina DiPietro 0:30 Welcome to Novant Health Healthy Headlines. I'm Gina DiPietro. In this episode...
Jun 08, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 38
