Navigating the Difficult Challenges of Alzheimer’s, Part I
Release Date: 07/01/2022
Teamwork Saves a Life With CPR
IBX: The Cover Story
In episode 15, host Peter Panageas invites three guests to discuss an incredibly special story about the importance of CPR and a life recently saved because of it. His guests are a close friend, Karen Silverio, whose life was saved by CPR last January; student Krzysztof Zembrzuski who saved Karen's life through CPR; and Karen’s cardiologist, Dr. Reginald Ho of .
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Winning Employees Over with Wellness
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Countless studies have proven that employees want their employer to offer workplace well-being programs. In this episode, host Peter Panageas invites Vicki Amon, HR Program Manager of Well-being at (CHOP) and Joselito Huertas, who leads 's onsite and virtual fitness programs in his role at . The two give great insights into what makes a successful workforce well-being program, how they had to shift as a result of the pandemic, and their personal experiences with health and wellness.
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Navigating the Difficult Challenges of Alzheimer’s, Part II
IBX: The Cover Story
In the second part of our Alzheimer's episode, host Peter Panageas discusses Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. His guests are Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos, Medical Director for Government Markets at Independence Blue Cross, Jim Biggs, Chief Executive Officer of West Bay Senior Living LLC, and Michael Burnham, whose father battled Alzheimer’s.
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Navigating the Difficult Challenges of Alzheimer’s, Part I
IBX: The Cover Story
In episode 12, host Peter Panageas invites guests to discuss Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. His guests are Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos, Medical Director for Government Markets at Independence Blue Cross, Jim Biggs, Chief Executive Officer of West Bay Senior Living LLC, and Michael Burnham, whose father is battling Alzheimer’s.
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Taking Action to Advance Health Equity
IBX: The Cover Story
In episode 11, host Peter Panageas invites two special guests to discuss how the BlueCross BlueShield Association, Independence Blue Cross, and Blue plans across the country are changing the trajectory of racial health disparities. His guests are Dr. Adam Myers, senior vice president and chief clinical transformation officer for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Dr. Seun Ross, Director of Health Equity at Independence Blue Cross.
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Cultivating Purpose & Meaningful Relationships in Business
IBX: The Cover Story
Mentorships & internships are known to build the next generation of leaders in business. But they can also cultivate purpose & meaningful relationships & provide a safe space for people to grow. In this episode, host Peter Panageas sits down with guests Crystal Ashby, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Independence, and Melinda Bryan, Marketing Solutions Consultant, to discuss the importance of mentorship and internship in business.
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My Family Doctor Saved My Life
IBX: The Cover Story
Host Peter Panageas shares with listeners how a routine checkup with his family doctor saved his life. He invites his personal health hero to the podcast, Dr. Ryan McCormick, a primary care provider (PCP) in the Virtua Health network. They discuss the types of care a PCP can provide, the role a PCP can play in cancer prevention, and how having a PCP you trust can make a huge impact in your health.
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No-Shave November
IBX: The Cover Story
In this episode, host Peter Panageas share with listeners his dad’s personal story with prostate cancer and how growing his facial hair in November opened the door to conversations with other men about preventive care. I sit down with Dr. Leonard Gomella of Jefferson Health and we discuss the facts every man should know about prostate cancer.
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Finding Optimism in a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
IBX: The Cover Story
In episode seven of IBX: The Cover Story, I sit down with Amy Gallo, director of sales at Independence Blue Cross, and Sue Weldon, founder and CEO of Unite for HER, as they share their journeys with having breast cancer. We also discuss how her own cancer treatment inspired Sue to help thousands of women battling breast cancer every year through Unite for HER.
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Workplace Changes and the Impacts on Behavioral Health
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Host Peter Panageas shares a panel discussion hosted by blue cross and blue shield companies with leading voices on how to create a workplace culture of well-being to help support employee behavioral health. Panelist are Dr. Sonja Boone, Executive Director of Medical Policy Services, BlueCross BlueShield Association, Dylan Landers, Director, Business Group on Health, Amanda Smith, Chief Engagement Officer, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, and Ken Duckworth, Chief Medical Officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness.
info_outlineIn episode 12, host Peter Panageas invites guests to discuss Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. His guests are Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos, Medical Director for Government Markets at Independence Blue Cross, Jim Biggs, Chief Executive Officer of West Bay Senior Living LLC, and Michael Burnham, whose father is battling Alzheimer’s.