https://bit.ly/rsvseniorvaccineListen now how the RSV can save Grandma and others over the age of 60!We now know RSV is prevalent and deadly in people over the age of 60.Why? Because we're testing nationally, and finding RSV is deadly not only in babies and young children but also in those over 60, especially with underlying conditions.Robert H. Hopkins Jr, MD, Medical Director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, explains the new CDC recommendations for which adults should get the new RSV vaccine. It takes only one visit as of today.Side effects are minimal. The vaccine is proven safe.In addition, Dr. Hopkins explains the importance of health equity - assuring that vaccines are available for everyone, as cheaply as possible, no matter where they live - urban or rural - their economic status, their gender, race or ethnicity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/meningitisteendeath Listen to the heart-breaking story of young adults Emily and Kim,  who lost their lives to meningococcal meningitis.Their mothers swore never to let this happen to other children.  Patti Wukovits and Alicia Stillman each lost their young, healthy daughters too soon to Meningitis B, a disease that is now preventable through vaccination. In 2012, high school senior Kimberly, 17, Patti’s daughter, died one week before her graduation. In 2013, college sophomore Emily, 19, Alicia’s daughter, died just 36 hours after her first symptoms.Both girls were vaccinated, but NOT against the full five types of meningitis.They died from meningitis B.The best way to prevent this illness and death today is to assure your child is vaccinated against all 5 forms of meningitis - A, B, C, W, and Y.  Check with your doctor to assure about complete vaccination, and insist on complete coverage against all five types - A, B, C, W, and Y.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, thank you for watching my video about what is the RSV vaccine for adults and RSV vaccine. My video also covers the following subjects:- RSV vaccine- RSV infection- Jennifer Beals***********************************https://gotohealthmedia.com/actress-jennifer-beals-60years-get-vaccinated-for-rsv/We think of RSV as a respiratory disease that effects babies and children. 2024 is the second season where this deadly virus has spread to adults. RSV has caused 170,000 adult hospitalizations and 14,000 adult deaths annually.There is no treatment for RSV once you get it. It’s a virus that has to run its course. The good news is there is now an RSV vaccine available for the first time for adults and recommended by the CDC for adults over 60 years of age.Actress and producer Jennifer Beals contracted RSV and was out of work and life for months as she recovered, with terrible RSV symptoms of headache, runny nose, fever, cough, congestion, exhaustion.Do the symptoms sound familiar? They are much the same as a common cold, Covid-19, flu. The only way to know what is happening is to get tested.Better yet is to avoid the virus all together and get vaccinated. Now is the time.Learn more in this video interview about Jennifer Beals’ story, and hear from Vaccine Researcher Leonard Friedland, MD.You can also visit the website to learn even more. Don’t get sidelined by RSV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/feelingstressedisoptionalRobyn Tiger, MD DipABLM (American Board of Lifestyle Medicine) is a physician and lifestyle coach. From her own experience with stress, she has written a new book called “Feeling Stressed is Optional.”The book is a multi-media book which has text, worksheets, journal capacity, and links to brief videos so you can learn along with Robyn.She covers a wide variety of topics including anxiety management, coping strategies, emotional wellness, meditation, mindfulness, positive thinking, relaxation techniques, and wellness tips.Her training in conventional Western Medicine, and her deep study in Mind-Body and Eastern medicine combine to provide a rich and evidence-based approach to more stress-free living.She acknowledges the numerous stressors we have in life, but emphasizes that we can gain control over our stress response and excel in stress reduction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/holiday-food-allergiesFood allergies are on the rise the past 20 years, with 200,000 patients requiring emergency care for food-based allergic reactions annually.With the Holidays coming up, and many of us surrounded by food allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, seeds, soy, we need to know what we are eating and what to stay away from.And what to do to avoid allergic reactions and what to do in case of a severe response to a food we've just eaten.  It's a big job for parents to work with allergic kids and keep them safe, especially when the kids are elsewhere.Today, we cover all this with Dr. Shahzad Mustafa, MD, the Chief of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology at Rochester Regional Health, and Margaret, mother of 16 year-old Matthew who lives with food allergies.  Learn more with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/how-project-2025-will-change-healthcare-in-the-united-states-7-impact-on-public-health-programs/Project 2025 will have enormous negative impact on Public Health Programs funded by our 50 State Departments of Health.  State public health programs are funded by a combination of State tax revenues and generous Federal revenues given to the States on an as-needed basis.  Project 2025 will greatly reduce Federal funding to the States, and necessitate cutbacks in programs and services which manage and maintain public health.Red States will suffer more than Blue States because Red State tax revenues and budgets are smaller due to lower household incomes.  Examples of the programs that will be effected:- Educating the public about diseases and prevention- Managing vaccinations and public health emergencies- Safety standards for workers, and compliance- School nutrition programs- Tracking and reporting statewide data for coordination at the Federal levelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/cancerdrugshortageThe FDA is reporting the worst cancer drug shortage in three decades - preceding the Covid 19 Pandemic. Why? Generic drugs are now manufactured mostly overseas, and there is a shortage of qualified drug manufacturers.All U.S. medical institutions are scrambling to acquire these drugs in shorty supply, whether they be large medical institutions, rural practices, pediatric practices, or clinical trials.Drugs are now being rationed among patients, particularly in rural and pediatric clinics, forcing reduced dosages or lower frequency, or poor drug substitutions.What can we all do about it? Follow the 3-point Plan of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Call your Representative and Support the Plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/hyundaihopeonwheels-gthEvery half hour an American child is diagnosed with cancer. While this is a terrifying disease, there is still plenty of hope. As treatments continue to advance, more than 85% of children diagnosed with cancer survive five years or more. This is a huge improvement from the mid-1970s when the 5-year survival rate was about 60%.Our guests today are John Guastaferro, Executive Director of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, and Emmy Cole, Youth Ambassador who has herself survived cancer.Since 1998, the non-profit organization, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has contributed to research and program grant funding, bringing its total giving to a quarter-billion dollars.You can help fight childhood cancer by donating on their website below, OR when you buy a Hyundai car. All Hyundai dealers nationwide, and Hyundai USA, donate a portion of your purchase to this fund for research, treatment and survivorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/dental-care-changes-with-menopause-what-you-need-to-know-sarah-chavarria-ceo-delta-dental/Did you know over one third of women say their oral health has declined as they have grown older, starting at the age of 40?As women age and begin menopause, oral health and hygiene become increasingly important. A change in hormone levels during menopause can cause gums to become swollen, irritated and more susceptible to bleeding. Teeth are also more prone to plaque, leading to a higher risk for tooth decay, gingivitis, and advanced gum disease.So today, we’re going to discuss How to Talk with your Dentist about the Impact of Menopause, and Aging, on your Teeth and Gums.Our guest is someone who should know all about this. Please welcome Sarah Chavarria. She is Chief Executive Officer and President for Delta Dental Insurance Company, the leading dental insurance provider serving more than 31 million members. Sarah provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the organization, partnering with the Delta Dental Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to deliver on the enterprise’s purpose to improve health by providing access to quality care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/psychhelpforkidsAre you, or someone you know, beginning to suspect your child may be having mental health difficulty?  Anxiety, depression, irregular eating, social isolation, inability to concentrate?50% of all mental health conditions start to appear before the age of 14.A growing number of children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with mental health conditions, but parents, teachers, and other caregivers are often at a loss when concerns arise.To help address the rising concerns of parents and caregivers who are struggling to navigate children's mental health, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released its new book called “You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers.”This book provides comprehensive, compassionate, and practical guidance for families, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals seeking to support their children through mental health challenges.With us today is the author of this new book, Christine Crawford, M.D., MPH. She is the associate medical director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) which is the country’s largest grassroots mental health organization. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair of Education at the Boston University School of Medicine. She also provides outpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents at Boston Medical Center. Additionally, she’s the Medical Director for the Boston Public Health Commission’s School Based Clinician Program in which she provides direct guidance on how best to support the socioemotional wellbeing of children within the Boston Public School System.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/doctors-learn-new-ways-to-prevent-heart-attack-and-stroke-philip-nimoityn-md-facc/Heart disease is the leading cause of death​ in the United States​​ and to treat​ cardiovascular disease effectively, cardiologists must aggressively reduce ​both ​inflammation and cholesterol ​in their patients​.Heart disease can include weakening of the muscles of the heart, heart valves working improperly, or inflammation of the vascular system.In this video Philip Nimoityn, MD, FACC, a clinical cardiologist, discusses the various ways we can monitor inflammation, and treat it with new tests and a new drug.Watch our educational video to learn how you can avoid heart disease, and how you can manage risk if you have genetic or lifestyle predisposition to heart problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/P2025pregnancyabortionProject 2025 lays out highly charged statements about gender identity and sexual orientation, demanding huge changes in the federal government's approach to “The redefinition of sex to cover gender identity and sexual orientation and pregnancy to cover abortion should be reversed in all HHS and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) programs as was done under the Trump Administration." “The next conservative President must make the institutions of American civil society hard targets for woke culture warriors. This starts with deleting the terms ....", followed by a long list of expressions "reproductive health", "reproductive rights", and "DEI."Watch the complete video to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/P2025pregnancyabortionThis video details how Project 2025 wants to redefine the family in terms of Christian and biblical values , despite the fact that one in three children in the US lives in a non-traditional family. Despite the Project 2025 claims of the American family in crisis, research evidence shows that “...mounting evidence indicates that underlying factors — such as strong and stable relationships, parental mental health, socio-economic status and access to resources — have a greater impact on child success than does family structure itself.”Project 2025 also wants to eliminate Head Start, with numerous accusations, despite multiple studies confirming the program's effectiveness.Watch our video to learn a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/P2025pregnancyabortionNot only does Project 2025 want to abandon abortion nationwide, it wants to a) stop foreign assistance to any nation that approves of abortion and b) rewrite United Nations and World Health Organization policy documents, policy statements, and technical literature to eliminate any mention of the procedure or training of professionals.Watch the complete video to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/P2025pregnancyabortionProject 2025 outlaws abortion. Period. And goes beyond the Dobbs decision reversing the 50 year precedent of Roe v Wade, advocating for a national ban on abortion and abortion medications.Project 2025 proudly claims:"But the Dobbs decision is just the beginning. Conservatives in the states and in Washington, including in the next conservative Administration, should push as hard as possible to protect the unborn in every jurisdiction in America."Watch the complete video to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/P2025pregnancyabortionWith the overturning of Roe v Wade, States are now free to set their own laws concerning abortion. Women are now traveling to states that allow medical care of the woman's choice.Project 2025 now claims, "Because liberal states have now become sanctuaries for abortion tourism, HHS should use every available tool, including the cutting of funds, to ensure that every state reports exactly how many abortions take place within its borders..."Additionally, Project 2025 states “Comparisons between live births and abortion should be tracked...” which means all pregnancies will now be tracked.Watch the complete video to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/P2025pregnancyabortionWe introduce Project 2025's effect on family definition, gender identity, pregnancy, abortion, and foreign assistance.As we’ve spoken of before, traditional conservative values and Project 2025 believe in smaller federal government, believing that controls and management are best handled locally rather than at the federal level.What is so notable then, is that Project 2025 makes a radical departure from conservative values and promotes national and even international regulations regarding family definitions, gender definitions, pregnancy oversight and abortion. Regarding the family, gender, pregnancy and abortion, they make clear that there should be national policy rather than state policy. And they believe this policy should be along the lines of traditional Christian values, imposing those values on the entire country and the world, as we shall see. Additionally Project 2025 claims that those approaches that do not conform with Christian values are seen as suppression of religious freedoms, despite the fact that not all Americans subscribe to these religious behaviors in their own lives.And these topics are of such utmost importance that more words and pages are spent on these topics than any other topics in healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/medicare-part-d-medication-spending-cap-2025-explained-you-need-to-know/Thanks to the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act enacted by the Biden Administration, your annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs will be capped at $2,000 per year starting in January 2025.According to a new report from AARP, Medicare drug plan enrollees who reach the new out-of-pocket cap will see average savings of roughly $1,100, or 56%, in 2025 for their prescription drugs.With us today to talk about this is Leigh Purvis, the prescription drug policy principal in AARP’s Public Policy Institute (PPI), where she heads PPI’s work on prescription drug issues and is a recognized expert on prescription drug pricing and coverage. Her work focuses on improving prescription drug affordability and accessibility for older adults.She has testified before Congress and state legislatures on behalf of AARP and speaks frequently on a wide variety of prescription drug-related issues. She is also the co-author of the AARP PPI Rx Price Watch reports, which have been tracking the prices of prescription drugs widely used by older Americans since 2004.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/how-project-2025-will-change-healthcare-in-the-united-states-video-5-impact-on-medicare-and-medicaid/In this Video 5 in our Series, we detail how Project 2025 will drastically change Medicare and Medicaid as we know it today.In essence, Project 2025 views Medicare and Medicaid as the source of our US Budget deficit, and that if eliminated, our budget would be balanced. This is a completely inaccurate assessment of our budget deficit, and a political bias against the shared Federal and State support for those with disabilities, children, seniors, and those with low incomes.Also revealed are:the work requirements to be imposed upon those vulnerable populations on Medicare and Medicaid,the inefficient bureaucracies to be established by regulating medical care solely at the State level, andthe view that Medicare and Medicaid are “run-away entitlements” for those in true need of medical services.We encourage you to watch the full brief video, and share this factual data with family, friends, and neighbors so that we all make the best informed decisions in our November 2024 elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bit.ly/ScoutingGTHAngie Minett is the Chair of Scouts BSA, and the Program Development Committee. Scouts is now co-ed, with equal opportunities for boys and girls, especially as we emerge completely from the Covid-10 pandemic.Scouting can play a crucial role in helping kids return to a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic by providing structure, social interaction, and opportunities for personal growth. Here's how:1. Rebuilding Social ConnectionsIn-Person Interaction: Scouting offers a structured environment where kids can safely reconnect with peers. The collaborative nature of Scouting activities helps rebuild social skills and fosters teamwork.Community Engagement: Through service projects and community involvement, Scouts can re-engage with their communities, strengthening their sense of belonging and purpose.2. Physical and Mental Well-beingOutdoor Activities: Scouting emphasizes outdoor activities, which promote physical fitness and mental health. After months of lockdowns and limited physical activity, participating in hikes, camping, and other outdoor adventures can be revitalizing.Mental Resilience: The challenges and problem-solving aspects of Scouting help build mental resilience, which is particularly important for children recovering from the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic.3. Educational SupportSkill Development: Scouting programs teach practical life skills, such as first aid, leadership, and problem-solving, which can complement formal education and help make up for some of the learning gaps experienced during the pandemic.Structured Learning: The merit badge system in Scouting provides a structured way for kids to learn new skills at their own pace, encouraging lifelong learning and personal development.4. Emotional SupportSupportive Environment: Scouting offers a supportive community where children can express themselves, share experiences, and find guidance from adult leaders and peers. This support system can be crucial for those struggling with post-pandemic anxiety or depression.Positive Reinforcement: Achieving milestones in Scouting, such as earning badges or ranks, provides positive reinforcement and boosts self-esteem, helping kids regain confidence that may have been shaken during the pandemic.5. Sense of NormalcyRoutine and Structure: Regular meetings, activities, and events provide a routine that many children lost during the pandemic. This return to structured activities helps re-establish a sense of normalcy and stability.Traditions and Rituals: Scouting traditions, such as ceremonies and campfires, offer a comforting sense of continuity, helping kids reconnect with familiar activities and experiences.6. Family InvolvementFamily Scouting: Scouting programs often encourage family participation, allowing parents and siblings to join in activities. This can strengthen family bonds, especially after the stresses of the pandemic.Parental Support: Through Scouting, parents can play an active role in their child’s recovery, working together on projects, attending events, and supporting their child’s Scouting journey.Scouting can serve as a bridge back to normalcy, helping children regain lost skills, rebuild social connections, and restore their confidence and well-being after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/more-plant-based-diets-in-schools-the-next-generation/Two plant-based nutrition advocates make the case for:- a more plant-based diet- offering more plant-based foods in schools- re-engineering land usage and waste away from meat production- improving the environment with less meatMeryl Fury, MS RN and Audrey Lawson-Sanchez offer a delightful, friendly and supportive approach to more variety in our diet, improved nutrition with fiber and plant nutrients not found in meats, and programs that can help you educate your child and implement plant-based food programs in schools.Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/GoToHealthYouTubesubscribeFrequent new shows to Elevate Your Life!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-senior-care-kasey-devine/Baby boomers are now getting ready for Senior Living situations. Some are already in them. So how do we become educated consumers of information regarding options for Senior Care?In this GoToHealth Show we have Kasey Devine, Vice President of Strategic Growth for ProcareHR, a staffing organization for senior facilities.Kasey shares insight into three key areas to evaluate senior care:What is a great checklist for Senior Care Research?How is the Baby Boomer generation stretching the capacity of our Senior Care System and breaking new directions?How is technology entering the life of a senior citizen for both expanded lifespan and communications?In addition, courtesy of Kasey, we have posted two recommended resources to assist in your research for the highest quality and longest life, for yourself or a loved one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/how-project-2025-will-change-healthcare-in-the-united-states-video-4-impact-on-private-insurance/A significant component of the Affordable Care Act (passed in 2010) is its insurance mandates, designed to expand coverage, improve healthcare quality, and reduce costs. These mandates encompass a range of requirements for individuals, employers, and insurance companies, aimed at creating a more inclusive and efficient healthcare system. Project 2025 proposes deregulating private insurance markets. They argue deregulation will lead to more competition and lower prices. Deregulating insurance markets therefore may not lead to better healthcare for less money.Deregulation may produce the opposite.Without the ACA mandates, insurers may begin charging for these services or not covering them at all. This could lead to a decline in preventive care, resulting in higher long-term healthcare costs due to the increase in untreated conditions and late-stage diagnoses.Deregulation of the insurance market under Project 2025 and Agenda 47 will not guarantee the same level of insurance coverage or same quality of healthcare as under the Affordable Care Act. Deregulation will encourage insurance companies rather to maximize profits, at the expense of insurance coverage and health outcomes.Subscribe to our Channel to view all the videos in this 9-part Series.https://bit.ly/GoToHealthYouTubesubscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/how-project-2025-will-change-healthcare-in-the-united-states-video-3-impact-on-the-affordable-care-act/Project 2025 will significantly reduce funds from the Federal Government to the States to provide medical coverage. Instead of the Federal Government providing funding as needed for:insurance marketplacescommunity health clinicsAccountable Care Organizations (ACO’s)and Emergency ServicesProject 2025 will replace this funding with limited Block Grants to each State, thereby producing significant savings at the Federal level.The States’ uneven ability to provide medical services, due to varying household incomes and tax revenues by State, will create an undesirable patchwork of healthcare services and insurances across the 50 States, reducing health outcomes across America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://gotohealthmedia.com/the-eczema-cream-that-works-without-steroids-adam-friedman-md-faad/We have great news if you suffer from Eczema.There’s a new once-daily, steroid-free cream that can help manage and control eczema. So stay tuned to learn more.26 million people in the US suffer from Eczema. That’s one in 12 of us. And with summertime, and heat, and the products we use, these can all cause flare-ups.Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, recurring, inflammatory, skin disease. It presents as red and intensely itchy rashes that can occur anywhere on the body.With us today to discuss eczema, and how best to treat it, especially during the hot summer months, is Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist. He covers a new FDA-approved medicine on the market, Zoryve, a once a day cream that relieves symptoms of eczema without using steroids!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.