Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

S4: Episode 8- What is Palliative Care?

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Lori Cooper BSN, RN - From Boston - Wife, Mother, Grandmother - Licensed nurse with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. - Director of Partner Relations & Community Outreach Hospice of the North Coast (LIVE from Pacifica House https://www.facebook.com/reel/345437004997989/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G enjoyed the 45 year old Resale Shop’s community event on 05/14/2026 proceeds fund the palliative care program at HNOCO, a non-profit community-based organization serving north county SD. Last year the resale shop raised $1M from donated items to support 130 palliative care patients! 2. Educate -Teaching points - WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE? 🥰 “comfy blanket” when diagnosed with a serous illness, symptom & emotional support 24/7 🔗 Learn more from CAPC Get Palliative Care https://getpalliativecare.org/whatis/ - How is palliative care DIFFERENT from hospice care? If illness is curatuve or not - AAHPM Quarterly Article: “Hospice and Palliative Medicine: What Has Happened to a Beautiful Friendship?” https://aahpm.org/publications/aahpm-quarterly/issue-archive/spring-2026/hospice-and-palliative-medicine-what-has-happened-to-a-beautiful-friendship/ - S1:E21 podcast episode about NON-profit hospice care https://youtu.be/0zRJxzuC2jg?is=g9CtUY2QKlkN7XFw - Learn difference in purpose and funding between non-profit, not-for-profit, for profit hospice agencies given the 6-month national moratorium that started 05/13/2026 3. Empower -A valuable a resource The BEST in North County https://hospicenorthcoast.org Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/RKWlK6sa1LM?is=MurlZtyaXE68rDEi #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #HealthcareRoadMap #AgeInBLISS #palliativecare

S4: Episode 7- Speech Therapy w/ SPEAK OUT!

Show notes-   Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare    Guest  Hilary Byatt, MS, CCC-SLP -COO of Parkinson voice project -Born & raised in Houston, Texas -Lives in Dallas, Texas -SMU bachelors -UT Dallas alumni -Married with 2 grown, married children   Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G was blown away by Hilary’s presentation about the work of SLP Parkinson’s Voice Project, presented at the ALCA conference in Austin. 90% have issues with speaking & swallowing but only 3-4% get treatment. Mentioned in Parkinson’s awareness month episode https://youtu.be/9uQPyO3SF-Y 2. Educate -Teaching points - Credentialing American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | ASHA https://www.asha.org SLP Training is masters degree, 375 clinical hours 200K - 70% diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease are dying of aspiration pneumonia due to dysphagia - Never too early or late retain for a lifetime - Regain & retain muscle strength by Speaking with intent - pay-it-forward speech therapy with Parkinson’s Voice Project - How? 60-80% dopamine automatic motor system - Intentional motor systems does not depend on dopamine as much - George https://youtu.be/xD9d4vkjceQ - 13 hour course - 2022 campaign to treat America, now in 32 states 3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/aU7FOU2WObM?is=_ZHXI3Rx8NIO3ac7 #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #HealthcareRoadMap #AgeInBLISS #SpeechTherapy # ParkinsonsDisease

S4: Episode 6- San Francisco Treat #IM2026 Highlights

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Maia D. Carter MD, MPH, FACP, FACHE - George Washington University Medical school & Graduate School - Internal Medicine Residency completed at Alameda County Medical Cenvtet, Oakland, California - Author of “The Leadership Prescription” https://a.co/d/06OuyDqX Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. Maia Carter was a panelist for the highly anticipated WIM Luncheon. American College of Physicians ACP launched professional development, ACP’s Women in Medicine (WIM) initiative https://www.acponline.org/practice-career/career-and-professional-development-for-internal-medicine-physicians/professional-development-for-women-in-medicine 2. Educate -Teaching points - Top sessions or and conference strategy? - Dr. Maia coached conference attendees, values Ethics - Dr. G hits all of the Updates (cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, women’s health, etc.), also enjoyed Concierge Medicine coverage 3. Empower -A valuable a resource THRIVE coaching framework with Dr. Maia https://drmaia.coach Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/ECWzgUjtq6c?si=uFMrbIEDmWqpoHdZ #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #HealthcareRoadMap #AgeInBLISS #IM2026

S4: Episode 5- What is Aging Life Care™️?

Show notes-   Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare    Guest Nina Pflumm Herndon, MAG, CMC, CLPF - 2026 President ALCA Aging Life Care™️ Association, Member since 2003 - Executive Director of Sage Eldercare Solutions https://www.sageeldercare.com - Master’s degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University - Certified care manager (CMC) and licensed professional fiduciary - Contributing author to the Geriatric Care Manager’s Handbook https://a.co/d/04RhiQPr Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.  1. Story (theme) It’s Aging Life Care™️ month! Dr. G enjoyed the 42nd Annual ALCA National Conference in Austin April 22-25th 2. Educate -Teaching points - Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care™️ Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. - Aging Life Care™️ Professional is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. - Safeguard the wellbeing of solo-agers - WHEN does a person need an Aging Life Care™️ Manager? https://youtu.be/byjLnMQarTI?si=QLapmHZ6bsdlJznm - HOW to start search for an Aging Life Care™️ Professional? https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/ALCA_Directory/ALCA_Find_an_Expert.aspx 3. Empower -A valuable a resource ALCA https://www.aginglifecare.org/ Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/_GyZUZh96_E?si=S5EhbReuy0h2zYy3 #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #HealthcareRoadMap #AgeInBLISS #AgingLifeCareMonth #OlderAmericansMonth

S4: Episode 4- What does Memorial Day Mean to US?

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar “Doc Q” - From the Queens, NY - Army veteran - Wife of combat veteran - Mother of 3 daughters - In Their Honor, CEO & Founder - End of Life Doula - International Doula Life Movement IDLM veteran-focused educator - PSYCH/ARMOR® national leadership educator: 🆓 3-part COURSE “Caring for Veterans Through the End of Life” - PsychArmor https://psycharmor.org/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life - Board of Directors for the Caregiver Action Network - George W. Bush Institute Veteran Leadership Scholar (Class of 2025) - Artist-in-Residence with Grief Dialogues - USA Today’s 2024 Woman of the Year for Georgia and the Inaugural Georgia Woman Veteran of the Year (2022) Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G met Doc Q in the entry line of End Well 2023, then End Well 2024 she slayed our souls with a 18:26 poetic piece dedicated to a veteran Kim “Support for Veterans at End of Life” https://youtu.be/VTXq6SvOXMw?si=_0RKVbFULTLWlbbY 2. Educate -Teaching points 🇺🇸 History of Memorial Day https://www.cem.va.gov/history/Memorial-Day-history.asp 🚫Happy🚫 Memorial Day lacks awareness. Doc Q encourages us to say “Have a MEANINGFUL Memorial Day” - Take a moment of observance and remembrance of the lives lost in combat and by suicide during your cookout. - Su;cide prevention line 📲 DIAL 988 for support, care, connection https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention - Military cultural awareness VIDEO “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know” https://youtu.be/gqu4cm6VJ7E?si=BBC_9XiYLx-EuYfp 3. Empower -A valuable a resource In Their Honor https://www.intheirhonor.info/services-in-their-honor Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/cs5Wi78SVlU?si=XA8vTjvb2-5yTe7H #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #HealthcareRoadMap #AgeInBLISS #MemorialDay