Best Idph Podcasts (2025)

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The Changing Landscape of COVID-19 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

Today, we delve into the changing landscape of COVID-19. Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP and Santina Wheat, MD, MPH, FAAFP provide valuable insights into this complex scenario. COVID-19's shift from a designated public health emergency isn't an end. Rather, it’s a transition in the battle against the virus. We explore the impacts of this decision, the co…

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Trust Erosion & Vaccine Skepticism in the Post-COVID World 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

We are witnessing alarming levels of trust erosion and vaccine skepticism that have emerged in the post-COVID world. Join us as we take a deeper look into this critical issue with Christina Wells, MD, MPH, DipABLM, FAAFP and Marian Sassetti, MD, FAAFP. These seasoned family doctors, with over five decades of combined experiences, address the concer…

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The Continued Importance of Offering & Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations 28:37

2y ago28:37

28:37

Do you know the true impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death? Join us for a vital conversation with our faculty experts. Together, we uncover the latest research on the vaccines' role in preventing complications from the virus and reveal exciting new findings on potential anti-inflammatory benefits …

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Mainstreaming COVID-19 Vaccinations & Maintaining Protections 24:03

2y ago24:03

24:03

The new normal. As clinicians, it is important to have new plans for how we're going to enjoy our lives, enjoy each other, and continue to care for our patients the best way we can. Our patients count on us to be their trusted caregivers. Santina Wheat MD, MPH, FAAFP and Marian R. Sassetti, MD, FAAFP discuss the importance of our interactions with …

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Long COVID - Part 2 of 2, A Pulmonologist’s Long COVID Journey 28:41

2y ago28:41

28:41

In part two of this series, Dr. Stephanie LaBedz, a pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins Dr. Christina Wells, a family physician, also with UIC, to discuss her experience with long COVID. She shares how it has helped in her approach to patients suffering from long COVID. They talk about what family p…

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Long COVID – Part 1 of 2, What We Know, What We are Learning 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

Dr. Heather Prendergast, an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Stephanie LaBedz, a pulmonary and critical care physician, and Dr. Christina Wells, a family medicine physician, all from the University of Illinois at Chicago, share their experiences and insights on long COVID. Their goal is to help primary care physicians be more equipped in dealing w…

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Physicians’ Reflections & Moving Forward After the Pandemic – Part 2 of 2 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

The conversation continues. Dr. Corinne Kohler, Dr. Marian Sassetti, and Dr. Christina Wells reflect on the evolution of the pandemic in the past year. They share their experiences and engage in a discussion about how we, as a community of healers, can collectively move forward. Meet the Faculty Topics include: How practices have changed - both in …

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Physicians’ Reflections & Moving Forward After the Pandemic – Part 1 of 2 34:33

2y ago34:33

34:33

Trauma, collaboration, community, crisis, grief, perseverance, fear, uncertainty, mistrust, resilience… What words summarize the pandemic for you? Have they changed over time? Dr. Corinne Kohler, Dr. Marian Sassetti, and Dr. Christina Wells reflect on the evolution of the pandemic in the past year. They share their experiences and engage in discuss…

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15. The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Adult Populations 31:01

2+ y ago31:01

31:01

With so much attention in the news about bivalent boosters and trying to keep up with changes in vaccination schedule guidelines, some of the focus has shifted away from having conversations with adults who remain unvaccinated. Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP, Carl Lambert, Jr., MD, FAAFP, and Marian R. Sassetti, MD, FAAFP remind us of the importance of …

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14. How to Compromise with Immunocompromised Patients about COVID-19 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

25:05

No one is immune to COVID affecting their lives. This is especially true for people with compromised immune systems and people they interact with. Christopher Smyre, MD, Timothy Ott, DO, FAAFP, IAFP President, and Carl Lambert, Jr., MD, FAAFP, will discuss the additional challenges & concerns these patients may have when considering whether to rece…

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13. Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges in Different Practice Settings 36:09

2+ y ago36:09

36:09

With multiple types of practices in various locations that serve patients with a broad range of access to medical care facilities and health insurance, there is not a “one size fits all” answer for implementing COVID-19 vaccines within a facility. Join Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP, Marian Sassetti, MD, FAAFP, and Santina Wheat, MD, MPH, FAAFP as they …

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12. Reducing Disparities & Preventive Medicine’s Impact on COVID-19 - Part 2 of 2 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

28:43

Carl Earl Lambert, Jr., MD, FAAFP, Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP, and Marian Sassetti, MD, FAAFP continue their discussion in part 2 of this podcast series addressing disparities in healthcare and the importance of preventative medicine in reducing them. Today, the focus is on the primary care provider’s impact on COVID-19. They will share what t…

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11. Reducing Disparities & Preventive Medicine’s Impact on COVID-19 - Part 1 of 2 30:01

2+ y ago30:01

30:01

Carl Earl Lambert, Jr., MD, FAAFP, Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP, and Marian Sassetti, MD, FAAFP host this 2-part podcast series addressing disparities in healthcare and the importance of preventative medicine in reducing them. The pandemic has brought the curtain down and clearly exposed major disparities we are still facing. They invite you to …

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10. Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5 Years to 6 Months Old & Addressing Vaccination Concerns for Parents 47:46

2+ y ago47:46

47:46

Daniel Johnson, MD and Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP host this expanded episode to discuss, in detail, the COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years to 6 months old . They acknowledge that many physicians may be hesitant to recommend parents vaccinate their infants. They will help listeners understand more about these vaccines so they are bett…

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9. Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers 26:41

2+ y ago26:41

26:41

Santina Wheat MD, MPH, FAAFP and Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP talk about some of the different aspects of their experiences with patients pre-conception, during pregnancy, and while nursing. They will share conversations, additional concerns, and fears that this special population has as the decision to get vaccinated not only effects them, but it als…

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8. Overcoming Hurdles to Become a COVID-19 Vaccinator – Problem Solving & Clinic Implementation 30:51

2+ y ago30:51

30:51

Christina Wells, MD, MPH, and Corrine Kohler, MD discuss the phases they went through to implement vaccine clinics and how they have evolved at two Federally Qualified Health Centers. Candice Oberlies, DMS, PA-C and Clinical Manager and Nancy Bell, Practice Administrator share their experiences from the clinical and administrative perspectives and …

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7. Discussions about COVID-19 Vaccines with Parents of 5–11-Year-Olds 26:19

2+ y ago26:19

26:19

Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP and Santina Wheat MD, MPH, FAAFP discuss challenges and opportunities when vaccinating pediatric patients in the ages five to eleven and why we really do need to focus on this younger population. They share some of the most common conversations they are having with parents of this age group. Learn how you can use eve…

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6. Discussions about COVID-19 Vaccines with Teens & Their Parents 25:45

2+ y ago25:45

25:45

Christina Wells, MD, MPH and Santina Wheat MD, MPH discuss challenges and opportunities for vaccinating adolescent patients ages twelve to seventeen. They share some of the most common conversations they are having with patients and their parents in this age group. Learn how you can use every interaction with your patient as an opportunity to find …

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5. Outpatient COVID-19 Therapeutics 32:21

2+ y ago32:21

32:21

There were not many COVID-19 treatment options available in 2020 & 2021. Now there are at least four that can be used for non-hospitalized patients. The frequent changes may have been difficult to keep up with. difficult to keep up with all the changes. Timothy Ott, DO, FAAFP, IAFP President, and Mustafa Alavi, MD, breakdown the options and share r…

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4. Motivational Interviewing Part 2 - Understanding & Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy 22:31

3y ago22:31

22:31

In part 2 of this two-part podcast, Mustafa Alavi, MD and Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP continue their discussion with Rachel Caskey, MD, MA and Amy Christison, MD. They explain major factors that influence vaccine hesitancy and ways to apply motivational interviewing techniques to address these concerns. They remind us, although people get their…

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3. Motivational Interviewing During the Uncertain times of COVID-19 - Part 1 of 2 23:52

3y ago23:52

23:52

Vaccine recommendation fatigue is very real. We’ve all been experiencing it. But don’t beat yourself up over it! Join Mustafa Alavi, MD and Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP as they host Rachel Caskey, MD, MA and Amy Christison, MD to help breakdown motivational interviewing (MI) into simple steps and lay the groundwork for addressing vaccine hesitan…

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2. COVID - What Now?? Overcoming Barriers and Frustrations During COVID-19 29:50

3y ago29:50

29:50

Join Dr. Timothy Ott, an academic doctor with 30 years of experience and is currently teaching the family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University, as he hosts a round table with Dr. Kristin Davis, Dr. Santina Wheat, and Dr. Chris Smyre to discuss barriers to COVID-19 vaccine implementation including the obstacles they faced at their own …

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1. Welcome to Beyond the Needle – A Physician’s Guide to Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Rates 34:22

3y ago34:22

34:22

Join Dr. Mustafa Alavi, a family physician at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Erie Family Health Centers and co-site medical director and Dr. Marian Sassetti, a partner at Lake Steet Family Practice in Oak Park with over 30 years of experience and IAFP’s “2021 Family Physician of the Year,” as they introduce you to our new podcast serie…

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Beyond the Needle - A Physician's Guide to Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

I-VAC & Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP)

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The Changing Landscape of COVID-19 21:35

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Trust Erosion & Vaccine Skepticism in the Post-COVID World 32:40

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The Continued Importance of Offering & Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations 28:37

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Mainstreaming COVID-19 Vaccinations & Maintaining Protections 24:03

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Long COVID - Part 2 of 2, A Pulmonologist’s Long COVID Journey 28:41

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Long COVID – Part 1 of 2, What We Know, What We are Learning 35:09

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Physicians’ Reflections & Moving Forward After the Pandemic – Part 2 of 2 42:05

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Physicians’ Reflections & Moving Forward After the Pandemic – Part 1 of 2 34:33

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15. The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Adult Populations 31:01

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14. How to Compromise with Immunocompromised Patients about COVID-19 25:05

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13. Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges in Different Practice Settings 36:09

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12. Reducing Disparities & Preventive Medicine’s Impact on COVID-19 - Part 2 of 2 28:43

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11. Reducing Disparities & Preventive Medicine’s Impact on COVID-19 - Part 1 of 2 30:01

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10. Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5 Years to 6 Months Old & Addressing Vaccination Concerns for Parents 47:46

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9. Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers 26:41

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8. Overcoming Hurdles to Become a COVID-19 Vaccinator – Problem Solving & Clinic Implementation 30:51

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7. Discussions about COVID-19 Vaccines with Parents of 5–11-Year-Olds 26:19

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6. Discussions about COVID-19 Vaccines with Teens & Their Parents 25:45

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5. Outpatient COVID-19 Therapeutics 32:21

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4. Motivational Interviewing Part 2 - Understanding & Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy 22:31

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3. Motivational Interviewing During the Uncertain times of COVID-19 - Part 1 of 2 23:52

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2. COVID - What Now?? Overcoming Barriers and Frustrations During COVID-19 29:50

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1. Welcome to Beyond the Needle – A Physician’s Guide to Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Rates 34:22

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