Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center
The Official Podcast of Shepherd Center, a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury and brain injury.
Episodes
David and Brittany Carter met four years after David sustained a T-7 injury in a motorcycle crash in August 2010. He had been looking for someone who could see past his wheelchair for who he really was, and he found that in Brittany. On a new episode of P...
Nutrition is an essential part of staying healthy for us all; it also plays a vital role in during and after recovery from injury. In this episode, Jill Newsome, clinical nutrition manager at Shepherd Center, and Allison Motter, dietitian at Shepherd Center,...
Are you a workers' compensation case manager, claims manager or life care planner who are seeking options for their injured client? In this podcast, Gloria Fagan, RN, BSN, worker's compensation outreach manager at Shepherd Center, discusses the services provided fo...
On Veterans Day and every day, we are grateful to the brave men and women who serve our country at home and abroad. In this episode of Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center, we’re joined by Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men. Comprised of active or ret...
The return of fall sports brings with it a return of a common sports risk—concussions. In this episode, Russell Gore, M.D., medical director of the Complex Concussion Clinic at Shepherd Center, discusses what causes a concussion, the risk fact...
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month! In 2006, Ben Trockman sustained a spinal cord injury in a dirt bike accident. Today, he is the diversity and inclusion outreach specialist at Old National Bank, where he focuses on the inclusion of pe...
The transition back home following rehabilitation is a major step—for both the patient and their caregivers. At Shepherd Center, the Transition Support Program prevents rehospitalization, improves health and safety outcomes, and promotes pa...
Electric scooters can be a convenient and fun way way to get yourself from point A to point B—but it's also important to get yourself to point B safely. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway safety has teamed up with Shepherd Center to create Scoot Safe, th...
No one expects stroke to happen, especially in young adults. Seth Dickinson was a freshman at the University of Mississippi when he experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm and AVM rupture in March 2015. In this episode, Seth joins Picking Our Brain with Shepherd ...
April is Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational therapists help patients in rehabilitation improve their independence with daily living activities. In this podcast, two Shepherd Center occupational therapists discuss the individual...
Patient safety is everyone's job! From administrators and environmental services to food services and industrial engineers, all aspects of healthcare impact safety. Jacqueline Baron-Lee, PhD, CPHQ, PMP, Director of Quality and Outcome Management at Shepherd Center, ...
February is Recreation Therapy Month! Jenny DiLaura, MA, CCLS, CTRS, lead therapist for health and wellness in Shepherd Center's recreation therapy program, joins the podcast to discuss the role of recreation therapy in the rehabilitation proces...
John Smith, Director of Government Relations & Advocacy explains voters' rights for those who have disabilities.
Dr. Angela Beninga discusses telemedicine visits during COVID-19, what to expect and how to prepare for your appointment.
Dr. Rosenthal discusses Common Myths About Multiple Sclerosis.
Dr. Michael Yochelson and Dr. Jesse Couk discuss Coronavirus, how it spreads, symptoms and preventative measures you should take.
As we enter the new year, many of us are crafting resolutions to focus on our health and fitness in 2020. Shepherd Center embraces a total approach to fitness and wellness that emphasizes physical and mental well-being with facilities that accommodate lan...
In today's podcast, Pete Anziano, Shepherd Center Peer Support Manager discusses wheelchair accessibility in public spaces, and proper etiquette around wheelchair users.Popular Podcasts
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