Vital Minds

Episode 29 - May 2023 Topic: Health Equity in Aging Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Leanne Clark-Shirley, PhD, and Nathan Hart, PA-C Resources: World Health Organization - Ageing and Health American Society on Aging Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures CDC - Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging - Dementia Risk Reduction CDC - Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Among Adults Aged ≥45 Years — United States, 2019 World Health Organization - Discrimination and negative attitudes about ageing are bad for your health National Library of Medicine - "Ageism Amplifies Cost and Prevalence of Health Conditions." Levy BR, Slade MD, Chang ES, Kannoth S, Wang SY. Ageism Amplifies Cost and Prevalence of Health Conditions. Gerontologist. 2020 Jan 24;60(1):174-181. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny131. PMID: 30423119; PMCID: PMC7182003. Alzheimer Society of Canada - Stigma Against Dementia Louise Aronson - "Elderhood" Administration for Community Living - Area Agenci

The pathways to career success for PAs is limitless. In this episode, take inspiration from three PAs who have followed nontraditional career paths outside the clinical practice setting – including tips on drawing from your education and experience to explore new opportunities, advocating for yourself and the PA profession in the workplace, and more.

Episode 27 - December 2022 Topic: Flu Vaccination: Navigating Clinical Guidance and Addressing Hesitancy Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Felicia Gutierrez, PA-C; Sarah McQueen, DMS, PA-C; Justin Wolfe MHS, PA-C Resources: AAPA/PA Foundation animated video - "Flu Vaccine: The More You Know" "In the Words of PAs" blog post - "Flu Vaccination: Using the Health Belief Model to Increase Vaccine Uptake" JAAPA: October 2022 - "Using the Health Belief Model to improve influenza vaccination rates" CDC - Influenza (Flu) CDC - Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) CDC - Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season CDC - Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine AAPA/PA Foundation animated video - "Flu Vaccine: The More You Know" Sanofi - Flu Shot Importance Flash Card Sanofi - Myth Busters Flash Card

Episode 26 - August 2022 Topic: The Role of Peer Support Specialists in Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Richard Bottner, DHA, PA-C, CPHQ, and Jessi Davis, MHPS, RSPS Resources: View the Foundation’s full suite of resources: “Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse in Special Patient Populations” National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.) N.A.P.S. - National Practice Guidelines for Peer Specialists and Supervisors National Association of Peer Supporters webinar series Johns Hopkins Medicine - Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality - Peer Supporters United States Government Accountability Office - Substance Use Disorder - Medicaid Coverage of Peer Support Services for Adults SAMHSA - Behavioral Health Workforce Report Doors to Wellbeing - Peer Specialists Peers in Texas: Workforce Outcomes SAMHSA Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care

Episode 25 - July 2022 Topic: Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Importance of Early Screening and Intervention Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Cynthia (Dunn) Beam, MPAS, PA-C, and Rebecca Loomis, MSPAS, PA-C Resources: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (The MoCA Test) Mini-Cog© – Quick Screening for Early Dementia Detection Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) The Gerontological Society of America – The GSA KAER Toolkit for Primary Care Teams Alzheimer's Association - Use of the Functional Activities Questionnaire in Older Adults with Dementia Alzheimer's Association - AD8 Dementia Screening Interview Alzheimer's Association - Cognitive Assessment for Professionals American Academy of Family Physicians - Cognitive and Functional Assessment Tools Alzheimer's Association - 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Eldercare Locator - Area Agencies on Aging

Episode 24 - May 2022 Topic: Addressing Food Allergy: Working with Patients and Caregivers Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Amanda Michaud, MMS, PA-C, AE-C, DMSc Fellow, and Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C Support for this episode of Vital Minds is provided by the National Peanut Board. Resources: National Library of Medicine PubMed.gov - Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy NIAID - Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States Ready Set Food - How to Follow the NIAID Guidelines on Peanut Introduction Healthy Children - AAP Clinical Report Highlights Early Introduction of Peanut-based Foods to Prevent Allergies The National Peanut Board - Managing Peanut Allergies FARE - Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) Food Allergy Canada - Early Introduction

Episode 23 - July 2021 Topic: Telemedicine: The Importance of Addressing Mental Health Guest Host: Shannon Jackson, MSPAS, PA-C Guest: Jill Mattingly, DHSc, MMSc, PA-C Resources: View the Foundation’s full suite of resources: "Addressing Pain Via Telemedicine" (coming soon)

Episode 22 - June 2021 Topic: Get to Know All of Us: Precision Medicine and the Future of Healthcare Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Sheri Schully, Ph.D., and Nguyen Park, MS, PA-C This episode was sponsored by the All of Us Research Program, from the National Institutes of Health. The program is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. Learn more at joinallofus.org. Resources: NIH website - All of Us Research Program All of Us Research Program - joinallofus.org All of Us Research Hub https://spagg.wildapricot.org/About-PAs AAPA - PAs: Get Involved in Genetics to Help Patients AAPA - PAs Say Genetics and Genomics Key to Patient Diagnosis and Treatment Arizona Daily Star - The Heart of the Matter: Discover how research has altered medical approaches and why it has the potential to improve the health of generations to come. The Conversation - Scientists are on a path to sequencing 1 million human genomes and use big data to unlock

Episode 21 - February 2021 Topic: Health Inequities: Understanding Data and Bridging the Care Gap Host: Andrea Lowe, PA-C Guests: Deanna Bridge Najera, PA-C, and Tori Marsh, MPH Support for this episode is provided by GoodRx, a company that believes everyone deserves affordable and convenient healthcare, with a focus on helping people find the best care at the best price. Through technology they provide Americans, regardless of income or insurance status, the knowledge, choice and care to stay healthy. Resources: GoodRx - ‘Vaccine Deserts’ Threaten to Prolong COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and Widen Disparities GoodRx white paper - The Effect of Income on Prescription Fill Patterns GoodRx - Live Updates: January 2021 Drug Price Increases GoodRx - Health Insurance Aside, Americans Still Struggle to Pay for Their Medications GoodRx - Why Don’t Patients Fill Their Prescriptions? NeedyMeds HRSA Data Warehouse - Find a Health Center Harriet A. Washington - Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation

Episode 20 - February 2021 Topic: Telemedicine, Treating Pain, and the Prescription Decision Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guest: Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C Support for this episode is provided by Allied Against Opioid Abuse, a national education and awareness initiative to help prevent the abuse and misuse of prescription opioids. Resources: Allied Against Opioid Abuse CDC - Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic DEA - COVID-19 Information Page How to Prescribe Controlled Substances to Patients During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency HHS - Policy changes during COVID-19 CMS.gov - Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) Center to Advance Palliative Care - Outpatient Opioid Prescribing During COVID-19 Practical Pain Management - How HCPs Can Use Telemedicine in the Time of Coronavirus Advisory Board - Opioid monthly: America's telemedicine boom has improved access to treatment for opioid use disorder Mayo Clinic Pr