Vital Minds PA Foundation

Episode 29 - May 2023
Topic: Health Equity in Aging
Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C
Guests: Leanne Clark-Shirley, PhD, and Nathan Hart, PA-C

Resources:
World Health Organization - Ageing and Health
American Society on Aging
Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
CDC - Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging - Dementia Risk Reduction
CDC - Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Among Adults Aged ≥45 Years — United States, 2019
World Health Organization - Discrimination and negative attitudes about ageing are bad for your health
National Library of Medicine - "Ageism Amplifies Cost and Prevalence of Health Conditions." Levy BR, Slade MD, Chang ES, Kannoth S, Wang SY. Ageism Amplifies Cost and Prevalence of Health Conditions. Gerontologist. 2020 Jan 24;60(1):174-181. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny131. PMID: 30423119; PMCID: PMC7182003.
Alzheimer Society of Canada - Stigma Against Dementia
Louise Aronson - "Elderhood"
Administration for Community Living - Area Agencies on Aging
CDC - Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging - Social Determinants of Health and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Episode 28 - January 2023
The pathways to career success for PAs are limitless. In this episode, take inspiration from three PAs who have followed nontraditional career paths outside the clinical practice setting – including tips on drawing from your education and experience to explore new opportunities, advocating for yourself and the PA profession in the workplace, and more.

Hosts: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C; Andrea Lowe, MHA, MBA, PA-C
Guests: Jacqueline J. Spiegel, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, CHSE; Kimberly Sapre, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM; Christine Gardella, MMS, PA-C

Resources:
IntelliScript: Clarifying Risk and Opportunity with Industry-leading Insurtech
Medicine at Home: Compassionate Care Matters
US News: Health - Christine Gardella, MMS, PA-C
AAPA News Central - "Looking for a Non-Clinical Role? Consider Medical or Clinical Science Liaison"

Episode 27 - December 2022
Topic: Flu Vaccination: Navigating Clinical Guidance and Addressing Hesitancy
Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C
Guests: Felicia Gutierrez, PA-C; Sarah McQueen, DMS, PA-C; Justin Wolfe MHS, PA-C

Resources:
AAPA/PA Foundation animated video - "Flu Vaccine: The More You Know"
"In the Words of PAs" blog post - "Flu Vaccination: Using the Health Belief Model to Increase Vaccine Uptake"
JAAPA: October 2022 - "Using the Health Belief Model to improve influenza vaccination rates"
CDC - Influenza (Flu)
CDC - Key Facts About Influenza (Flu)
CDC - Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season
CDC - Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine
AAPA/PA Foundation animated video - "Flu Vaccine: The More You Know"
Sanofi - Flu Shot Importance Flash Card
Sanofi - Myth Busters Flash Card

Episode 26 - August 2022
Topic: The Role of Peer Support Specialists in Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse
Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C
Guests: Richard Bottner, DHA, PA-C, CPHQ, and Jessi Davis, MHPS, RSPS

Resources:
View the Foundation’s full suite of resources: “Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse in Special Patient Populations”
National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.)
N.A.P.S. - National Practice Guidelines for Peer Specialists and Supervisors
National Association of Peer Supporters webinar series
Johns Hopkins Medicine - Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality - Peer Supporters
United States Government Accountability Office - Substance Use Disorder - Medicaid Coverage of Peer Support Services for Adults
SAMHSA - Behavioral Health Workforce Report
Doors to Wellbeing - Peer Specialists
Peers in Texas: Workforce Outcomes
SAMHSA Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care

Episode 25 - July 2022
Topic: Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Importance of Early Screening and Intervention
Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C
Guests: Cynthia (Dunn) Beam, MPAS, PA-C, and Rebecca Loomis, MSPAS, PA-C

Resources:
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (The MoCA Test)
Mini-Cog© – Quick Screening for Early Dementia Detection
Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
The Gerontological Society of America – The GSA KAER Toolkit for Primary Care Teams
Alzheimer's Association - Use of the Functional Activities Questionnaire in Older Adults with Dementia
Alzheimer's Association - AD8 Dementia Screening Interview
Alzheimer's Association - Cognitive Assessment for Professionals
American Academy of Family Physicians - Cognitive and Functional Assessment Tools
Alzheimer's Association - 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Eldercare Locator - Area Agencies on Aging

Episode 24 - May 2022
Topic: Addressing Food Allergy: Working with Patients and Caregivers
Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C
Guests: Amanda Michaud, MMS, PA-C, AE-C, DMSc Fellow, and Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C

Resources:
National Library of Medicine PubMed.gov - Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy
NIAID - Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States
Ready Set Food - How to Follow the NIAID Guidelines on Peanut Introduction
Healthy Children - AAP Clinical Report Highlights Early Introduction of Peanut-based Foods to Prevent Allergies
The National Peanut Board - Managing Peanut Allergies
FARE - Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP)
Food Allergy Canada - Early Introduction