CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine: Health Matters

Diabetic Management in Primary Care

Welcome to episode 12 of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! Our host, Sheylan Spencer, DO, sits down with Madonna Patricia Gribble, DO, of the CAMC Family Medicine Center for an engaging conversation that bridges clinical expertise with real-world patient care. Dr. Gribble shares practical examples, including how small, overlooked symptoms can signal larger health issues and why early, thoughtful intervention often changes long-term outcomes. The discussion highlights real patient scenarios, such as navigating chronic conditions, addressing lifestyle factors that quietly undermine health and helping patients move from confusion to clarity in their care plans. Dr. Gribble also emphasizes the importance of listening — both to patients and to the body — illustrating how individualized care leads to better trust and results. Together, Dr. Spencer and Dr. Gribble explore prevention, education and the human side of medicine, offering listeners clear takeaways they can apply to their own health journeys. This episode of Health Matters blends clinical insight with relatable examples, making it both informative and deeply practical. Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team. Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CME credit, visit https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20185&dateid=89590 [https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20185&dateid=89590].

Population Health and Clinical Integrated Networks

Welcome to episode 11 of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! Our host Sheylan Spencer, DO, sits down with Jyotirmaya "Jeetu" Nanda, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Vandalia Health Network, for a thoughtful conversation on the evolving priorities of modern health care. Together, they explore how patient-centered care, prevention and leadership intersect to shape better health outcomes. Dr. Nanda shares insights from clinical practice and health care leadership, highlighting the importance of addressing whole-person health while navigating today's complex medical systems. The discussion touches on access, equity, innovation and the role of trust and communication in strengthening patient-provider relationships. This episode offers practical perspectives and meaningful takeaways for health care professionals, patients and anyone interested in creating a more compassionate, effective approach to health and wellness. Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team. Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CME credit, visit https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20150&dateid=89377 [https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20150&dateid=89377].

Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health Issues in Primary Care with Adina Elise Bowe, MD

Welcome to the ninth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, our host Sheylan Spencer, DO, will discuss bridging the gap between primary care and addiction medicine in behavioral health. Adina Elise Bowe, MD, went to medical school at the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. She completed the Vandalia Health CAMC Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency and later went on to complete an addiction medicine fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Bowe's special interests reside in treating medically complex, dually diagnosed individuals with addiction disorders in rural communities. She is an advocate for the integrated care model of health delivery. Dr. Bowe is an active member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association, as she is passionate about integrated care and substance use disorders treatment. She has co-led workshops at the AAAP and APA that are geared toward training psychiatrists in how to engage family physicians and internists in addiction treatment, and she is a Providers Clinical Support System and Medication-Assisted Treatment trainer for medical facilities in rural West Virginia. Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for the health care team. Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20114&dateid=89225 [https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20114&dateid=89225].

Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Care with Braydon Leigh Dymm, MD

Welcome to the eighth episode of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, our host, Sheylan Spencer, DO, discusses bridging the gap between primary care and cerebrovascular disease with Braydon Leigh Dymm, MD. Braydon Dymm, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and accomplished physician who specializes in cerebrovascular disease and stroke care. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy and earning his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, he completed his neurology residency at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Dymm recently finished an advanced fellowship in cerebrovascular neurology at Duke University Hospital. He has made significant research contributions with publications in respected journals like Neurology and Stroke. Dr. Dymm is a neurohospitalist in the Department of Neurology at Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center. His passion for advancing stroke care and medical education has established him as an emerging leader in the field. Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20106&dateid=89183 [https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20106&dateid=89183].

Obesity and Weight Management with Lea Grace Ramos Famularcano, MD

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Health Matters Podcast! In this episode, Sheylan Spencer, DO, Chief Resident of Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency, is joined by Lea Grace Ramos Famularcano, MD, for an in-depth discussion on the importance of addressing obesity and weight management within the West Virginia population. Dr. Famularcano serves as the medical director of the CAMC Weight Loss Center. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in the Philippines. She subsequently completed her residency training with the West Virginia University Charleston Division of Family Practice and her internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in family practice. With board certification in obesity medicine, Dr. Famularcano has developed a professional focus on comprehensive weight management, combining medical expertise with patient-centered strategies. She is also deeply engaged in academic medicine, dedicating significant time to mentoring family medicine residents and guiding them in evidence-based approaches to obesity care. In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Famularcano is a committed wife, mother and health and wellness coach. Her coaching practice emphasizes lifestyle modification and motivational interviewing techniques in weekly, personalized sessions. Through this work, she supports sustainable behavior change and empowers her clients to achieve long-term improvements in health and wellness. Disclosure and Mitigation: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. Physicians - The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CME credit, click here: https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20090&dateid=89058 [https://ce.camcinstitute.org/camc/classes.cfm?func=viewclass&classid=20090&dateid=89058].