Episode 20: From COVID to Loa Loa: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases

Episode 20: From COVID to Loa Loa: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases

Infectious disease is a broad category. There are a lot of tropical diseases out there, and any part of the body can become infected. But according to today’s healthcare hero, that’s also what makes it the most interesting field of medicine.

Co-host Olivia D’Angelo has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. David Priest, SVP Safety, Quality, and Epidemiology at Novant Health, about the COVID pandemic and the world of infectious diseases.

They discuss:

  • Strategies to alleviate burnout
  • The prevalence and treatment for different infectious diseases
  • Bringing a personal touch to vaccine management
  • Continued investment in public health programs

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Episode 06: Pandemic Innovation: COVID Vaccine, AI, & more

Episode 06: Pandemic Innovation: COVID Vaccine, AI, & More

Have you been hearing rumors about the COVID-19 vaccine? It can be hard to know what source to believe.

It’s time to dispel any misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination. In this episode, Dr. Eric Eskioğlu, EVP & Chief Medical Officer at Novant Health, does just that.

Plus, he and Ted discuss…

  • The socioeconomic effects of the pandemic
  • The future of AI and other advanced technologies in healthcare
  • Dr. Eskioğlu’s unconventional journey into medicine and his advice for new physicians

Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted WeynTo hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Heroes of Healthcare on Apple PodcastsSpotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.