Topic
Mentors Matter: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
Guests
Malena Mendez
President and CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
Chad Van Horn, J.D.
Chair of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Board
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
Topic
Hospice Care and Alzheimer’s Eligibility
Guests
Ileana M. Leyva, M.D., F.A.A.H.P.M.
Regional Medial Director
VITAS Healthcare
Maryann Watson, R.N., R.M., A.T.P.
Clinical Education and Performance Improvement
VITAS Veteran’s Advocate
Topic
Dog Training; Animal Assisted Therapy
Guest
Marni Bellavia
HumaneK9 Dog Training LLC / Owner and Trainer
Humane Society of Broward County / Manager
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs
Topic
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute
Guest
Lourdes Prieto, M.D.
Interim Director of Cardiology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute
Danyal Khan, M.D.
Pediatric Cardiologist
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute
Topic
Understanding Child and Young Adult Mental Health
Guest
Veronica Cartagena
Business Development & Educational Outreach
The Bougainvilla House, Fort Lauderdale
thebougainvillahouse.com / 954-764-7337
Katherine Lewis, L.M.F.T.
Clinical Director
The Bougainvilla House, Fort Lauderdale
thebougainvillahouse.com / 954-764-7337
Topic
National Cancer Institute Designation: International Lymphoma Expert
Guest
Craig Moskowitz, M.D.
Physician-in-Chief, Oncology Service Line,
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology,
University of Miami Health System
Topic
Cancer Survivorship Program - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Guests
Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Director, Cancer Survivorship Program Center
Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship & Translational Behavioral Sciences
Carmen Calfa, M.D.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Medical Oncologist- Researcher
Medical Director Clinical Operations, Cancer Survivorship Program
Tracy Crane Ph.D.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Co-Leader of the Cancer Control Research Program
Topic
Raising Healthy Children - Preparing for Pregnancy
Guests
Emily Sou, D.O.
Pediatrician Heart and Family Health Institute – Cardiology
Port St Lucie
Brooke Slaton, M.D.,
OB-GYN Omega Women’s Care
Northwest Medical Center
Topic
South Florida Transplant Center
Guest
Krystel Nava Estevanott, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.T.C.
Regional Director of Transplant Services
South Florida Transplant Center at Broward Health
Joshua J. Shaw, M.D.
Kidney Surgical Director
South Florida Transplant Center at Broward Health
Topic
Eye Health and Vision Screenings for All Ages
Guest
Julie Rodman, O.D., M.Sc., F.O.R.S., F.A.A.O.
Professor of Optometry
Chief, Broward Eye Care Institute
Nova Southeastern University
Jasleen Jhajj, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D.
Assistant Professor Pediatrics and Binocular Vision
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Optometry
Topic
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Colorectal Surgery
Guest
Juliet June Ray, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Colorectal Surgeon
JFK Medical Center
Katie Keohane
Executive Director
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
561-218-2929
Topic
Kidney Stones: Treatment & Prevention, Incontinence, Prostate Health
Guest
Justin Muskovich, M.D.
Urologist Heart & Family Health Institute SLW
HCA East Florida Division
772-336-6601
Topic
Inspire Implant Solution for Sleep Apnea
Guest
Charles J. Zeller IV, D.O.
Head & Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Broward Health
Topic
ABC’s of CHF - Understanding Heart Failure
Guests
Yordanka I. Reyna, MD, FACC
Medical Director Heart Failure Services
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Broward Health Medical Center
Cara Boyarin, MBA
Regional Manager of Wellness Initiatives and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Broward Health Medical Center
Topic
Head & Neck Robotic Cancer Services
Guests
Ryan Sobel, M.D.
Medical Director
Head & Neck Robotic Surgery
Broward Health
Pia Delvaille, A.R.N.P.
Regional Manager
Cancer Services
Broward Health
Topic
Critical Care Teams
Guests
Sunil D. Kumar, MD
Critical Care Specialist and Pulmonologist
Chief of Staff
Broward Health Medical Center
Andrea Karpiak, RN, BSN, CCRN
Critical Care Charge Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
Topic
Neuro Music Therapy and the International Aphasia Choir
Guests
Trent Barrick, NMT, MT-BC
Neurologic Music Therapist
Founder & CEO Nuero Music Therapy, LLC
754.400.0585 - www.nmtworks.com
Gillian Velmer, SLPD
Speech Language Pathologist
Founder and Director, Sing Aphasia
Co-founder International Aphasia Choir
EPISODE RE-RUN 510: APRIL 5 - APRIL 18, 2021
Topic
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Guests
Manny Llano
Chief Executive Officer
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
954-734-2000 / www.ftlauderdalebehavioral.com
Jared Gaines, M.D.
Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
954-734-2000 / www.ftlauderdalebehavioral.com
Topic
Interprofessional Diabetes Education and Awareness
Guests
Terry Morrow Nelson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Topic
Suicide: What You Can Do
Guests
Ralph E. (Gene) Cash, Ph.D., ABPP
Florida Licensed Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Professor - College of Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Peter Caproni, Ph.D.
Florida Licensed Psychologist - Florida Certified School Psychologist
Associate Professor - College of Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Topic
Your Health Cannot Wait
Guests
Jeff Welch
CEO
Florida Medical Center and Tenet Health Miami Dade Group
Jeffrey Levy
Assistant Chief
Lauderhill Fire-Rescue Department
Frank Vittimberga, M.D.
Physician Advisor
Florida Medical Center
Topic
AAT / Wags and Tales/ Canines for Community Resilience HSBC
Guests
Marni Bellavia
Manager
Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Canines for Community Resilience Program
Wags & Tales Reading Program
Rosemary Blumberg
Volunteer Animal
Assisted Therapy Program
Wags and Tales Program
Topic
Scripps Research Florida
Guests
Douglas Bingham, Esq.
Executive Vice President and Florida Site Head
Scripps Research Florida
Tina Izard, Ph.D.
Professor of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology
Scripps Research Florida
EPISODE 528: JANUARY 11 - JANUARY 24, 2021
Topic
Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hearing and Vestibular Disorders
Guests
Erica Friedland, AuD.
Chair and Associate Professor
Dept. of Audiology Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
Karen Gottschalk, AuD., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Audiology
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
