The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas

Kym McNicholas
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All of us have the power to create change. The advances in technology are now such that if you have an idea, it's easier than ever to execute on it. "Kym McNicholas On Innovation" shares the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from around the world who will inspire you to create your own financial independence. The show also features some of the most advanced technologies you've never heard of that could be have an impact on your life, your business, and your career. Regular featured segments include "The Edge" which highlights businesses that are game-changing in the enterprise. Plus, each week in "HealthTech", you'll hear about a company that's creating better, safer, faster, and cheaper technologies that will improve patient care and lower costs. And in our "Female Seeking Startup" series hear the success stories of some of the most powerful women who are creating game-changing technologies. Produced and Published by The Innovators Network (http://TheInnovators.Network)

  1. 13h ago

    Innovative HealthIER Hallloween Treats | Learn From Chef Eric!

    Halloween doesn't have to be a choice between fun and healthy eating. Join Chef Eric and me as we show you how to make a healthier Halloween candy that's full of flavor, satisfies your sweet tooth, and is made with ingredients you can actually feel good about sharing with your family. Whether you're living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, or you're simply trying to make healthier choices, this recipe proves you don't have to give up your favorite holiday traditions. At PADdy's Plate, our goal is simple: take the foods people already love and give them a healthier twist without sacrificing taste. Because eating for better heart health shouldn't feel like a punishment. It should be something you look forward to. In this episode, Chef Eric shares easy ingredient swaps, simple preparation tips, and a delicious homemade treat that's perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat night, or whenever you're craving something sweet. You may never look at Halloween candy the same way again. If you enjoy this recipe: 👍 Like this video 💬 Tell us in the comments: What's your favorite Halloween candy, and what holiday recipe would you like Chef Eric to make healthier next? 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode of PADdy's Plate, The Heart of Innovation, Collateral Nation, and all of our Global PAD Association programming. Need help with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), poor circulation, or you've been told amputation may be your only option? 📞 Call the Global PAD Association Leg Saver Hotline 1-833-PAD-LEGS (1-833-723-5347) 🌐 Learn more at: www.PADHelp.org Thanks for cooking with us. We'll see you in the kitchen for the next artery-friendly recipe! #PADdysPlate #HealthyHalloween #HalloweenCandy #HealthyDessert #HeartHealthyRecipes #HealthyTreats #PeripheralArteryDisease #HeartHealth #HealthyCooking #CleanEating #BetterChoices #GlobalPADAssociation #ChefEric #HealthyLifestyle #HalloweenRecipes

  2. Oct 23

    How This New Wound Care Tech Heals Wounds Faster With Less Pain

    If you or a loved one have a severe, non-healing wound, a doctor might recommend a Wound Vac (also known as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy or NPWT). But how does a wound vac actually work, and why can it sometimes be painful? In this video, hosts Kim Cantwell-Opazo and Dr. Michael Devine break down everything you need to know about negative pressure wound therapy with guest surgeons Dr. Brett Freedman and Dr. Michael Schuler from Clear Choice Therapeutics. You'll learn how traditional wound vacs use black foam under suction, why high suction pressure can sometimes push down on the wound and reduce blood flow (the "Perfusion Paradox"), and how new clear, polymer-based dressings like PREVENT™ are changing wound care to make healing faster, cleaner, and much less painful! 💡 What You'll Learn: What is a Wound Vac? How suction helps pull fluid away and close deep wounds. The Blood Flow Danger: How high suction with traditional black foam can act like a tourniquet and cut off blood circulation to fragile tissue. Pain & Odor Concerns: Why traditional foam causes pain during dressing changes (tissue growing into foam) and how new clear dressings prevent it. Advancements in Healing: How lower suction and clear materials help doctors see the wound without taking the bandage off. PAD Support Hotline: Call our dedicated support line at 1-833-PAD-LEGS  to speak with a specialist about peripheral artery disease, limb salvage, and wound care options. Join the Patient Registry: Help us advance care and save limbs by enrolling in our registry: PADpatientRegistry.org Explore Clinical Trials: Find active clinical trials for PAD and advanced wound care at PADtrials.org Start Walking for Health: Take control of your vascular health today with our structured exercise initiative at https://padwalkingprogram.org #WoundCare #LimbSalvage #PeripheralArteryDisease #NPWT #WoundVac #MedicalInnovation #VascularHealth #DrMichaelDevine #HeartOfInnovation

  3. Oct 10

    Hospital Standard of Care Discussed

    What does "standard hospital care" actually mean? What rights do you have as a patient? And what should you know before you or someone you love is discharged or transferred from a hospital? I'm joined by Gayle Nash, President and CEO of Nash Healthcare Consulting, to take us behind the scenes of the hospital system and explain things most patients and families are never taught. Gayle brings decades of experience in healthcare. She began her career as a nurse, went on to serve in hospital leadership as a Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Quality Officer, spent 13 years as a Joint Commission nurse surveyor, and has experience surveying for CMS. Today, she works with hospitals and healthcare organizations preparing for accreditation surveys. We talk about: • What hospital accreditation actually means • What The Joint Commission Gold Seal does and does not tell you • How accreditation relates to Medicare requirements • What surveyors look at inside a hospital • What "standard of care" means from a hospital quality and compliance perspective • Patient rights inside the hospital • Healthcare Power of Attorney, advance directives, living wills and POLST/MOST forms • What patients and families should understand about discharge planning • Transfers to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, nursing homes or home • What to do when you don't believe a discharge or transfer plan is safe • Who to talk to inside the hospital when you have concerns • Patient Relations, Quality, Risk Management, case management and ethics • What patients and caregivers can do before a problem happens Gayle also shares experiences from her years in nursing and hospital quality that help connect all of those rules and regulations back to the person who matters most: the patient. My goal with this conversation is simple. I want patients and families to better understand how hospitals work, what questions they can ask, and how to advocate for themselves when they're making difficult decisions. Need help navigating Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or facing a possible amputation? Call the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGS Subscribe to @TheWayToMyHeart for more conversations focused on helping patients become better informed and better advocates for their care. #PatientRights #HospitalCare #PatientAdvocacy #HospitalDischarge #Healthcare #Medicare #JointCommission #AdvanceDirective #PowerOfAttorney #PatientSafety

  4. Oct 3

    How I Built My Own PAD Training Plan

    What do you do when your doctors tell you to "just lose weight and walk"… but don't tell you how? In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Dr. John Phillips and I welcome Larry Dewdad, a lifelong entertainer, comedian, trade show speaker, and television personality, who found himself facing a challenge millions living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) know all too well. Leg pain. Cramping. Poor circulation. Neuropathy. Cold feet. Walking that became harder every single week. At one point, it took Larry 16 minutes just to walk around his block. Instead of giving up, he developed his own personal training program. What makes his story so fascinating is that, without realizing it, much of what he figured out aligns with today's supervised exercise therapy (SET) and PAD walking guidelines designed to stimulate the growth of natural bypass arteries, known as collateral circulation. Today, Larry is walking farther, walking faster, and has lost weight along the way. In this conversation, we discuss: ✔ How Larry built his walking program from scratch ✔ Why pushing through claudication pain (safely) matters for many PAD patients ✔ How the body can develop natural bypass arteries through collateral circulation ✔ The role of weight loss in improving mobility and overall health ✔ Why consistency beats intensity ✔ Practical tips anyone with PAD can begin discussing with their healthcare team If you've been told there's "nothing else you can do," or you've wondered whether exercise can really improve circulation, Larry's story may change the way you think about living with Peripheral Artery Disease. If you or someone you love has PAD, don't face it alone. ☎ Call the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline for education, support, and help finding specialists: 1-833-PAD-LEGS (1-833-723-5347) 🔬 Looking for the latest clinical trials? Visit: https://www.padtrials.org 🚶 Ready to start a structured PAD walking program? Join the Global PAD Association's free PAD Walking Program: https://www.thewaytomyheart.org/pad-walking-program ❤️ Subscribe for more conversations with the innovators, physicians, researchers, and patients changing the future of cardiovascular care: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayToMyHeart If Larry's journey inspired you, please: 👍 Like this video 💬 Share your experience in the comments 📤 Share this episode with someone struggling to walk because of PAD 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #PeripheralArteryDisease #PAD #LegPain #PoorCirculation #WalkingProgram #PADAwareness #CollateralCirculation #HeartHealth #PeripheralArterialDisease #VascularHealth #Claudication #ExerciseMedicine #WeightLoss #HeartOfInnovation #TheWayToMyHeart

  5. Sep 26

    Miguel Manzur and Kymberlie McNicholas

    One of the hardest sentences a patient can hear is, "There are no more options." Every week through the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline, I hear from people living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) who have been told amputation may be their only path forward. Those conversations are exactly why we created the Global PAD Impact Awards. These awards recognize physicians, researchers, healthcare teams, innovators, and advocates whose impact is measured not only by what they accomplish in medicine, but by the hope they bring to patients and families facing some of life's most difficult moments. It is my honor to recognize Dr. Miguel Manzur as the recipient of the inaugural America's Vascular Surgeon of the Year Award. Patients consistently describe Dr. Manzur as a physician who combines extraordinary technical skill with humility, compassion, and a willingness to explore every appropriate option before accepting defeat. In our conversation, we discuss complex limb salvage, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, vascular surgery, and what every patient should know when they're told there are no more treatment options. My hope is that this conversation not only celebrates Dr. Manzur, but helps patients better understand their disease, ask better questions, and recognize that every case deserves thoughtful evaluation. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), don't ignore symptoms like leg pain while walking, non-healing wounds, or changes in the color or temperature of your feet. Early diagnosis and treatment can help save limbs and save lives. Subscribe for future Global PAD Impact Awards and conversations dedicated to improving care for patients around the world. Disclaimer The Global PAD Impact Awards are based on patient nominations and the experiences shared with the Global PAD Association. They are intended to recognize contributions to PAD care and should not be considered an endorsement of any physician, healthcare organization, product, device, or therapy. Every patient's medical situation is unique, and outcomes can vary. Always discuss your individual condition and treatment options with your own healthcare team. If you'd like help understanding your diagnosis or exploring whether a second opinion may be appropriate for your specific presentation of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), contact the Global PAD Association's free Leg Saver Hotline at 1-833-PAD-LEGS. Topics covered: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI), vascular surgery, women in vascular medicine, limb preservation, limb salvage, patient-centered care, multidisciplinary care, medical leadership, patient advocacy, second opinions, Venita Chandra, Global PAD Association, Global PAD Impact Awards. 🎙️ JOIN THE CONVERSATION We want to hear from you! To join our live studio audience and speak with Kym and Douglas: 📧 Email: info@padhelp.org for the link. 🆘 THE LEG SAVER HOTLINE Need immediate support or want to join our FREE Walking Program? 📞 Call: 1-833-PAD-LEGS (1-833-723-5347) 🌐 THE PAD RESOURCE HUB Official Website: padhelp.org Latest Clinical Trials: padtrials.org Private Facebook Group: padsupportgroup.org #PeripheralArteryDisease #PAD #CLTI #VascularSurgery #LimbSalvage #MiguelManzur #GlobalPADImpactAwards #PatientAdvocacy #AmputationPrevention #CriticalLimbIschemia

  6. Sep 19

    The Deadlier Disease You've Never Heard Of: Launching the PAD Patient Registry

    Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is more prevalent and deadlier than most cancers combined, yet over 30% of Americans have never heard of it. Why? Textbook symptoms like leg pain, cramping, and slowed walking are routinely misdiagnosed as normal aging or joint issues. On this edition of The Heart of Innovation on KDOW, we partner with CPC Clinical Research to announce the full launch of the PAD Patient Registry. Learn how pilot data revealed critical gaps in care and how this living, real-time registry allows patients to document their real-time journey to shape the future of vascular medicine. Take Action: 🩸 Join the Registry: Document your journey at padpatientregistry.org 📞 Get Help / Learn More: Call the Leg Saver Hotline at 1-833-PAD-LEGS (1-833-723-5347) 🫂 Join our PAD Facebook Group www.PADsupportGroup.org   #legpain #legcramps #peripheralarterydisease #padsupportgroup #padawareness

  7. Sep 11

    Why Walking 22 Minutes More With Your Dog Matters

    Join hosts Dr. John Phillips and Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas on The Heart of Innovation as they broadcast live with Dr. Christopher Stout from Ozark Vein & Vascular's 3rd annual PAWS For PAD event. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) causes poor circulation in the legs and affects 1 in 5 Americans over 60, yet 70% of adults don't know what it is—despite being more prevalent and deadlier than most cancers combined. In this episode, Dr. Stout shares his patient-centered approach to vascular health, the role of walking and pets in improving leg circulation, and practical tips for smoking cessation. Key Resources & Calls to Action: Questions About PAD? Visit padhelp.org or call the Leg Saver Hotline at 1-833-PAD-LEGS Find a Nearby Testing Site: Visit padtest.org Join the Walking Challenge: Help navigate the 60,000 miles of the human superhighway at thegreatcirculationchallenge.org #walkingchallenge #walkingforhealth #padwalk #padawareness #globalpadassociation #padcharity #padfoundation #heartdisease #theheartofinnovation #legpain #sorelegs @legcramps

  8. Sep 5

    PAD Walking Before AND After a Stent? | Dr. Jonathan Myers & PREPARE-IT

    It is my honor to recognize Dr. Jonathan Myers, PhD and the PREPARE-IT research team with the 2026 Best Walking Initiative of the Year Award through the patient-nominated Global PAD Impact Awards. Dr. Myers, Director of Cardiopulmonary Research at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Clinical Professor at Stanford University, is the principal investigator of PREPARE-IT: Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in PAD, a randomized trial studying exercise therapy and cardiovascular risk management in patients with symptomatic PAD undergoing femoral-popliteal stenting. (PubMed) And I love the question this research is asking. PREPARE-IT plans to study 300 patients with symptomatic claudication and compare three approaches: a six-week exercise and risk-management program before their procedure, rehabilitation after their procedure, or a combination of both before and after. Researchers will look at outcomes including time to claudication symptoms, six-minute walk performance, exercise capacity, strength, vascular function, biomarkers and quality of life. (PubMed) Think about what that could mean for PAD care. We spend tremendous time and resources restoring blood flow. But opening an artery doesn't automatically restore someone's strength, endurance, confidence or ability to walk. What happens if we begin preparing the patient before we ever open the artery? And what happens if we don't stop when the procedure is over? That's the bigger conversation I want to have with Dr. Myers. We'll talk about why walking remains such a powerful therapy for PAD, why structured exercise continues to be underused, what decades of exercise research have taught us about intermittent claudication, and whether prehabilitation + revascularization + rehabilitation could eventually change the way we think about the entire PAD treatment journey. PREPARE-IT is also particularly meaningful to us because patients and patient advocates are involved alongside clinicians, caregivers, payers and health-system leaders in the research. (PCORI) Because ultimately, success shouldn't simply be: Did we open the artery? It should also be: Can the patient walk farther? Can they function better? Can they get back to living their life? That's why Dr. Jonathan Myers and PREPARE-IT are receiving our 2026 Best Walking Initiative of the Year Award. The purpose of the Global PAD Impact Awards is simple: to celebrate excellence, elevate education, and help patients everywhere find hope through knowledge. FOLLOW US! Subscribe to our channel: YouTube.com/@thewaytomyheart JOIN THE CONVERSATION Want to join our live studio audience? Email: info@padhelp.org for the link. THE LEG SAVER HOTLINE Need help understanding your PAD diagnosis, finding a PAD specialist, discussing another opinion, or joining our FREE PAD Walking Program? Call 1-833-PAD-LEGS (1-833-723-5347) THE PAD RESOURCE HUB Official Website: PADhelp.org Find PAD Clinical Trials: PADtrials.org Private PAD Support Community: PADsupportgroup.org Join The Great Circulation Challenge During PAD Awareness Month, we're challenging patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, families and friends around the world to help us collectively walk the 60,000 miles of the human circulatory system while learning how movement supports vascular health. TheGreatCirculationChallenge.org Disclaimer The Global PAD Impact Awards are based on patient nominations and experiences shared with the Global PAD Association. The awards recognize contributions to PAD care and are not an endorsement of any physician, healthcare organization, product, device, treatment or therapy. Exercise recommendations are individualized. People with PAD should talk with their healthcare team about what type and intensity of exercise are appropriate for their medical condition. Topics covered: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), intermittent claudication, walking for PAD, walking as medicine, supervised exercise therapy, PAD exercise, prehabilitation, rehabilitation, peripheral artery stenting, PREPARE-IT trial, Jonathan Myers PhD, six-minute walk test, PAD research, vascular rehabilitation, Global PAD Impact Awards. #PeripheralArteryDisease #PAD #WalkingAsMedicine #JonathanMyers #PREPAREIT #IntermittentClaudication #PADWalking #SupervisedExerciseTherapy #VascularRehabilitation #PADResearch #GlobalPADImpactAwards

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All of us have the power to create change. The advances in technology are now such that if you have an idea, it's easier than ever to execute on it. "Kym McNicholas On Innovation" shares the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from around the world who will inspire you to create your own financial independence. The show also features some of the most advanced technologies you've never heard of that could be have an impact on your life, your business, and your career. Regular featured segments include "The Edge" which highlights businesses that are game-changing in the enterprise. Plus, each week in "HealthTech", you'll hear about a company that's creating better, safer, faster, and cheaper technologies that will improve patient care and lower costs. And in our "Female Seeking Startup" series hear the success stories of some of the most powerful women who are creating game-changing technologies. Produced and Published by The Innovators Network (http://TheInnovators.Network)

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