OFFICIAL LAUNCH of Crooked Creek Serenade!

Book Review: The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson

In this special bonus episode of Knowledgeable Provider, Jody reviews a sensational new novel by a sensational new author! The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson (Amazon) [https://a.co/d/0gwmng6o] Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon & Audible) [https://a.co/d/09PMpyyl] Episode Credits: Writing, sound design, narration, and editing by Jody Marks Voice alteration by Voicemod Sound Effects Credits: Player Piano at Butte Montana by Bansemer -- https://freesound.org/s/204745/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 38-esfuerzo..wav by sofi.om -- https://freesound.org/s/428408/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 heart beat scare up 116642.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/181954/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Amusement Park sound enviroment by imagefilm.berlin -- https://freesound.org/s/747490/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Killer Clown / Amusement Park / Haunted House by Beetlemuse -- https://freesound.org/s/505422/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Wooden coaster by Ynor9 -- https://freesound.org/s/500392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Coulrophobia (Original) by Beetlemuse -- https://freesound.org/s/588173/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 roller coaster field recording by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/535910/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 R07-43-Amusement Park Screams.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/486175/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 R08-22-Girls Screaming at Amusement Park.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/480703/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Impact Boom 7.wav by GeoffAturax -- https://freesound.org/s/529579/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 custom_heavy_whoosh_punch_kick_thud_impact_sound_10022025 by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/829590/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Cinematic Dramatic Buildup by BurghRecords -- https://freesound.org/s/456102/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Cinematic Impact Climax Intro SFX by BurghRecords -- https://freesound.org/s/415278/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Cinematic Hit by PatrickLieberkind -- https://freesound.org/s/207693/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Cinematic_Boom_Rhapsodize.wav by rhapsodize -- https://freesound.org/s/255111/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 High tension buildup.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/117133/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Scary background 2.wav by AudioPapkin -- https://freesound.org/s/511895/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Build_01.wav by PaulMorek -- https://freesound.org/s/196730/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Kidney Function

Jody reviews the basics of assessing kidney function and discusses how to use that information in clinical practice. Links: Jody's Book! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible) [https://a.co/d/0e0g2v2Z] Basics of Kidney Function (OpenEvidence) [https://www.openevidence.com/ask/e359993e-8afd-45d4-b4e8-75f308ebe657]

OFFICIAL LAUNCH of Crooked Creek Serenade!

It's finally done! Jody's first novel, Crooked Creek Serenade, is available now in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from your favorite retailer! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible) [https://a.co/d/05IgRvjx]

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Jody reviews this unfortunately necessary aspect of proving medical care in the U.S. Links: Medicare Basics (medicare.gov) [https://www.medicare.gov/basics] CMS Program History [https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/who-we-are/history] Differences between Medicare & Advantage (National Council on Aging) [https://www.ncoa.org/article/differences-between-original-medicare-and-medicare-advantage/] Out of Pocket Cost Comparison (USC) [https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/out-of-pocket-costs-are-substantially-lower-in-medicare-advantage-than-traditional-medicare/] Medicare Advantage Sucks (Salem Township Hospital) [https://salemtownhosp.com/medicare-vs-medicare-advantage/] How Medicare Pays Advantage Plans (KFF) [https://www.kff.org/medicare/how-medicare-pays-medicare-advantage-plans-issues-and-policy-options/]

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Jody discusses epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this actually kind of scary tick-borne infection. Links: Overview of RMSF (OpenEvidence) [https://www.openevidence.com/ask/1ca5d123-d440-4d47-8833-bfef6f13c85e] Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon) [https://a.co/d/0hgWo26U]