In the Heart of Care: Voices from the frontlines of resuscitation and healthcare

CPR in the Classroom: Making Schools Heart Safe

A sudden cardiac arrest at a middle school dance could have ended in tragedy; but it didn’t. Luckily, nurse and chaperone Trish Hendershot was nearby – ready to step in, start CPR, and access an AED in time to save a student’s life. In this episode of In the Heart of Care, we explore how classrooms and campuses can become more prepared for sudden cardiac emergencies. Trish walks us through what happened that night and how her readiness helped save a life. Then, host Dr. Ash Panchal speaks with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Anoop Singh about Project ADAM – a national initiative ensuring schools have the tools, training, and emergency plans they need to stay “heart-safe” when the unthinkable happens.

On the Front Lines of Neonatal Transport

Every year, thousands of newborns must be transferred from one hospital to another for more specialized care. For neonatal transport teams, these moments demand calm under chaos, as they work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver advanced care on the move.  In this episode, we meet Deb Rice, a seasoned nurse from Kentucky Children’s Hospital who has spent nearly forty years stabilizing fragile newborns on the ground, in the air, and through unpredictable weather. We also hear from Dr. Joshua Anchan, a U.S. Air Force neonatologist, who helps ensure military families can access specialized care no matter where they’re stationed. From small-town hospitals to global missions, their stories reveal the leadership, preparation, and compassion it takes to keep the tiniest patients safe in transit.

How LDHF Training Strengthens Healthcare Systems

In a crisis, every second counts– and every skill must be sharp. Traditional training often leaves long gaps between practice sessions, which in turn can allow lifesaving skills to fade. Low-Dose, High-Frequency training flips the traditional learning model: short, frequent refreshers that keep knowledge and confidence fresh. In this episode of In the Heart of Care, host Dr. Ash Panchal speaks with nurse researcher Dr. Claudia Sabogal-Rodriguez, radiologist Dr. Caitlin Hackett, and nurse leader Dr. Suzie Kardong-Edgren about how LDHF training is reshaping readiness across disciplines. From resuscitation to radiology, we explore how LDHF training is helping build a new culture of preparedness in healthcare.

What Happens When Bias Shows Up at the Bedside?

Systemic racism and discrimination have been contentious buzzwords in health care in America in recent years. In this episode of In the Heart of Care, we explore how the nurse workforce is grappling with how bias shows up at work, and what strong and resilient teams can do to show up better for their patients and colleagues. Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour of Emory University, and Dr. Marina Del Rios join In the Heart of Care host, Dr. Ash Panchal of Ohio State University, to discuss some of the pain points of naming bias, and the work it takes to make a difference. This episode invites listeners to consider why leaning into equitable opportunities for all nurses and frontline health care workers, means better outcomes for patients of all walks of life.

How Nurses Can Change the Narrative on Opioid Addiction

The opioid epidemic has a complex history shaped by medical overreach, shifting political priorities, and evolving public attitudes toward addiction and recovery. In this episode of In the Heart of Care, voices like Michelle Whitaker, Nurse Manager at SPOT, a drop-in center for people with substance use disorder at Boston Health Care for the Homeless, and Dr. Derrick Glymph, educator and Assistant Director of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program at Duke University, guide listeners through the quiet policy debates and cultural tensions that influenced how harm reduction and treatment were understood—and often resisted. This episode examines the deeper intersections of stigma, care, and power at the height of a national crisis.