Lifting the Cloud: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and the Treatment of Major Depression This episode provides an in-depth exploration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and its impact on psychiatric disorders. TMS has demonstrated effectiveness in numerous clinical trials and serves as a valuable adjunct to traditional therapy. Designed …

Caring for Boomer Generation: Building Upon History To Plan The Future As the baby boomer generation ages, America's current long-term service and support system (LTSS) faces mounting pressure. With the volume of seniors requiring care increasing, it's becoming clear that our existing infrastructure has opportunities to build person-centered system…

Transforming Behavioral Health Care: The Power of Collaboration and Tech Description: Join two leading experts in behavioral health as they dive into the pressing issue of the growing demand for mental health services versus limited access to equitable care in the United States. Discover how the Collaborative Care Model serves as a powerful framewo…

Mindful Pathways: Enhancing Dementia Care Through Person-Centered Practices Join us for an insightful discussion with Marion Kyner, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CDP, and Joanna Fix, PhD, as they share strategies from expert knowledge and lived experiences for healthcare providers, individuals living with dementia, and the greater community to better navig…

Welcome to "Thriving with Dignity: Embracing a Person-Centered Approach to Disability." Objectives: Listeners will understand the importance of a person-centered approach to disability, gaining insights from real-life stories, expert opinions, and innovative strategies that promote dignity, respect, and individualization in supporting people with d…

Welcome to "Empowering the Ethics of Person-Centered Care through Practice." In this two-part podcast, we explore the fundamental principles and practical applications of person-centered care within the realm of healthcare ethics. Objectives: Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical principles and practical methodologies und…

Jack Day I'm a sophomore at St. Ambrose University, and I serve as the founder and director of Bee Readers. I'm from the Chicago suburbs, and I credit a similar reading program I partook in during high school as the inspiration and foundation for Bee Readers. I am an exercise science major and an aspiring physical therapist. Additionally, I play ba…

Kylie Boles has been a community relations consult at Senior Star Elmore Place for the last two years. With several years of experience in senior living, she's found she's most passionate when working with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients. She graduated from The University of Iowa in 2016 with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, while pursuing…

Ben Greene www.bgtranstalks.com/ National Center for Transgender Equality transequality.org/ National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, A program of the Fenway Institute Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse People www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/courses/h…e-people/ “To Treat Me, You Have to Know Me!” 2017 10-minute YouTube Video created FOR…

Safe Families for Children Home - Safe Families for Children https://safe-families.org/ Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities Meet Our Chapter - Quad Cities https://quadcities.safe-families.org/ Jessia Trowbridge, Quad Cities Chapter Coordinator Jessica is the Safe Families for Children QCA Chapter Coordinator. She has served with Safe Families s…

Ann McGlynn is executive director of Tapestry Farms, a nonprofit urban farm system that invests in refugees. She grew up on a family farm in Clinton County, Iowa. After a career in journalism and communications, she founded Tapestry Farms after meeting a refugee family from Democratic Republic of Congo. She lives in Davenport with her spouse, two y…

Jill Venden grew up in Davenport, Iowa, graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic as a Doctor of Chiropractic in June 1996. While starting a practice in Davenport, Jill took on a part-time job as an adjunct instructor at a local college. This is when the education bug bit her, and she remained in higher education for 15 years, ranging from an …

Host Ann Garton welcomes guests from Tobacco-Free Quad Cities on this episode. Faith Henderson is the Tobacco Program Coordinator at the Rock Island County Health Department and Co-Chair of the Tobacco-Free QC Coalition. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Liberty University and is excited to be able to return to the Quad Cit…

In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2), host Ann Garton welcomes special guests to "The IPCC Podcast": Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP; Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT; and Jennifer Petersen, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, C/SI. Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP Megan Hinton completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and…

Ann Garton welcomes Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES, and Christopher Schwartz, PhD, to discuss the "Exercise Is Medicine" program at St. Ambrose University. You can learn more about today's guests from The Exercise Science Program and Master Of Public Health Program at SAU here: https://www.sau.edu/erica-thomas https://www.sau.edu/christopher-schwartz Fin…

Host Ann Garton welcomes three special guests for World AIDS Day offering a global perspective: Annamore Mutisi, MD, MPH, from Zimbabwe; Tsitsi Monera-Penduka, PhD, AAHIVP, from the United Kingdom; and Jessica Posner, MPH, from the Eastern United States. Annamore Mutisi, MD, MPH: Annamore Mutisi is a medical doctor and public health specialist who …

Host Ann Garton welcomes Claire Motto Steil, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, MNA candidate, and a co-founder of Empower House, serving as Executive Director. Claire graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2014 and 2016 and is currently pursuing her Masters of Nonprofit Administration at the University of Notre Dame. She is a resident of Davenport, Iowa, and pr…

Sherwin Robinson, founder and director of ASWAS (A System Within A System), joins host Ann Garton to discuss the upcoming 2022 African American Male Summit, Oct. 8, 2022, at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore! Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC…

Ann Garton welcomes Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP and Bridgette Vale, MSLP, to discuss The St. Ambrose University Speech Language Pathology Program and The RiteCare Clinic. You can learn more about today's guests, The MSLP Program and The RiteCare Clinic: Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP https://www.sau.edu/elisa-huff Bridgette Vale, MSLP https://www.sau.edu/br…

Host Ann Garton welcomes Quinn O'Brian, a licensed social worker who was hired by the Davenport (Iowa) Public Library in October 2021, to this episode of the "Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast." Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/ Twitter: @sau_ipcc Web: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-care St. Ambrose University …

Host Ann Garton welcomes Lynne Miller, Kamie Montoya and Angela Kight to discuss brain health in school age children on this edition of the "Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast." Lynne Miller is currently the Training/Burnout Specialist at Vera French Community Mental Health Center. Lynne has been employed at Vera French (VF) for 12 years an…

This edition of "The Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast" helps us understand more about brain health and how we can better cope with the varieties of pressure and stress facing us daily. Host Ann Garton welcomes Lindsay Hohertz, a Licensed Master's Social Worker, who is with the St. Ambrose University Counseling Center. Lindsay's primary fo…

This edition of "The Institute For Person-Centered Care Podcast" showcases the St. Ambrose University Peace Corps Prep Program. Host Ann Garton welcomes Kate Horberg, Program Coordinator for the Master of Public Health program at St. Ambrose University. Kate worked as a Community Health Volunteer in the United States Peace Corps, serving in Cameroo…

This edition of the IPCC Podcast focuses on "The Project and the Village Project." Meet Viminda Shafer, who has been connected to the field of education for nearly 20 years. She spent the bulk of that time working with middle and high school students experiencing emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as those with specific learning disabiliti…

This month, Occupational Therapist Stephanie Phares joins Ann Garton for a discussion about stress. A 2002 graduate of St. Ambrose, Phares worked for 15-years on a mental health unit. She helps listeners understand the different kinds of stressors and how to work through them. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Pers…

This month, Ann Garton introduces us to CASI, the Center for Active Seniors. She is joined by its president and CEO, Laura Kopp, for a discussion about the importance of our older adult population socializing and staying active. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT:…

This month, Ann Garton explores how the approach to patient care is changing and what needs to be done to create more meaningful connections between providers and their patients. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Dr. Lorraine Dickey…

This month, meteorologist and climate communicator Eric Sorensen joins host Ann Garton for a discussion about how climate change is affecting our health. HOST: Ann Garton, DNP, RN, FPCC, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Eric Sorensen, Meteorologist ABOUT: Eric Sor…

HOST: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University ABOUT: www.sau.edu/ann-garton GUEST: Angi Tracy, BA, Director of the Carol Center, Vera French Community Mental Health ABOUT: Angi is an alumna of St. Ambrose University with a degree focus on Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. Angi…

In this episode, Ann Garton welcomes Kit Evans-Ford for a discussion about supporting survivors healing from violence and other traumatic experiences. **TRIGGER WARNING** . . . . This episode may be emotionally difficult for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other traumatic experiences. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the…

In this episode, Ann Garton welcomes Lauren and Sarah from The Project of the Quad Cities to discuss barriers to care and health equity in the LGBTQ+ community. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University About: www.sau.edu/ann-garton Guest: Sarah Stevens, Community Impact Officer at …

This month, Ann Garton is joined by a panel of experts working in addiction recovery. Ann and her guests assess the barriers to treatment and the importance of person-centered in recovery. The group also discusses the gap between treatment and recovery and how we label addiction. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-…

This month, Ann Garton is joined by the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Anthony Pudlo, for a discussion about COVID vaccines. He hits on several topics, including how the vaccines were able to get to market so quickly, their differences, the meaning of “effective rate,” common reactions, and so much more. This is…

February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In this episode, host Ann Garton is joined by members of Amy's Gift: Quad Cities Eating Disorder Consortium to discuss the importance of healthcare providers understanding how to talk to and treat patients fighting an eating disorder. If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating dis…

This month, we delve into the concept of "weathering" as it relates to healthcare. Ann Garton explores with her guests how this notion impacts the health of Black communities and how taking a person-centered approach to healthcare can create more positive outcomes for African American patients. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Instit…

This month, Ann Garton welcomes social workers from the Iowa City VA Medical System for a discussion about personed-centered care for aging veterans. They explain community services available as well as their contract nursing home program. Host: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University. …

This month, Ann Garton is back to lead a discussion with Health and Human Services students at St. Ambrose who are embracing Person-Centered Care. The panelists consist of students studying nursing, occupational therapy, and social work. Each gives insight into how person-centredness is at the heart of SAU's mission and how the college of Health an…

This month, Ann Garton returns as our host to lead a discussion about the links between person-centered care and trauma-informed care. The panelists explain the different kinds of trauma and share research surrounding Adverse Childhood Experiences. 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose Uni…

This month, Ann Garton returns as our host to lead a discussion about person-centredness in adaptive sports. The panelists talk about the need for inclusive sports activities in youth and college athletics and their contributions to the field. 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩: Ann Garton, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose Universi…

In episode 7, occupational therapists discuss what successful healthy aging looks like. Both our host and guest have a special interest in community-based programs to help shape wellness at the individual, family, and community level particularly in older adults. This month’s podcast host is St. Ambrose University Assistant Professor Anne Lansing, …

In episode 6, we discuss the unique challenges in the veteran community and how we can tackle suicide prevention, moving from military to civilian life, and pursuing a college degree post-military in a person-centered way. This month's podcast host in Ann Garton, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: w…

In episode 5, food disparity experts in Scott County, Iowa, explain what it means to be food insecure, how the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought more awareness to the issue, and what programs in the Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois communities are doing to address this complex problem. This month's podcast host in Ann Garton, Director of the Institute…

In episode 4, Geroge, a patient navigating complex health issues, shares his experiences with our panel of healthcare professionals. Guests Dr. Sarojini Ratnakar and Mary Jo Bloominger, PA, discuss how healthcare workers can better meet the needs of patients like George, and the importance of understanding how cultural barriers can impact care. Thi…

In this episode of the IPCC Podcast, guest host Sarah Stevens helps us navigate issues surrounding, health, weight, and nutrition in society and healthcare today. Sarah is a podcaster and the founder of "The Beautifull Project," a storytelling collective that invites women back to their bodies and into a world where they belong with substance and w…

Host: John Bowser, St. Ambrose University Adjunct Professor, PhD, Population Health Sciences, MS, Human and Community Resources About: www.sau.edu/john-bowser Guest: Colleen Doak, St. Ambrose University Associate Professor, PhD, Public Health, Nutrition, and Epidemiology, MS, Anthropology About: www.sau.edu/colleen-doak Guest: Melissa Sharer, St. A…

Host: Ann Garton, St. Ambrose University Clinical Associate Professor in the Nursing program and Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care - About: www.sau.edu/ann-garton Guest: Anabel Flaherty, ARNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Guest: Daniel Wesemann, University of Iowa Assistant Professor (Clinical), Director, PMHNP Program - About: http:/…

Host: John Bowser, St. Ambrose University Adjunct Prof., PhD, Population Health Sciences, MS, Human and Community Resources - About: https://www.sau.edu/john-bowser Guest: Natalie Truesdell, Consultant for John Snow, Inc., a public health management consulting and research organization - About: https://www.njpca.org/dvteam/natalie-truesdell-mba-mph…

Host: Kurt Sturmer, Assistant Professor of Nursing at St. Ambrose University. Learn more about him: https://www.sau.edu/kurt-sturmer Guests: Lisa Killinger, D.C. - About: https://www.palmer.edu/directory/faculty/davenport-ia/ Becky David, Certified Spiritual Director - About: http://www.blackpearlcoaching.com/meet-the-team-1 Timothy Millea, M.D. - …

In this bonus episode, the leadership of St. Ambrose University's Institute for Person-Centered Care discusses the pillars of person-centered care and practices, and the goals of the institute. Podcast Host: Nicole Carkner, Executive Director of the Quad City Health Initiative. Guests: Ann Garton, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care …

In this inaugural episode, the leadership of St. Ambrose University's Institute for Person-Centered Care discusses the need for person-centered practices and the goals of the institute. Podcast Host: Nicole Carkner, Executive Director of the Quad City Health Initiative. Guests: Tom Higgins, Founder of the institute Sandy Cassady, Dean of the Colleg…