The Secret to Living to 200 MCPHS

Created just over 100 years ago, occupational therapy (OT) began as a “work cure.” In this episode, Douglas Simmons, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, explains how modern occupational therapists uses various techniques and technologies, rooted in wellness and mindfulness, to help patients complete the activities they need, want, or are expected to do.

Pharmacogenomics is a branch of precision medicine that allows providers to understand which medications and doses will work best for a patient based on genetic tests. Roseann Donnelly, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, explains why more healthcare providers should be educated in precision medicine to make better, more personalized decisions.

Physical therapists are concerned about how the body moves, from playing sports, to walking, to breathing. Cheryl Babin, PT, DHS, MHA, has watched the field’s rapid evolution and the integration of physical therapists on healthcare teams. In this episode, she explains how physical therapists can improve quality of life for any kind of patient.

Michael Spooner, EdD, is interested in how things once thought impossible become possible. That’s because he has seen data and technology evolve to make better, more personalized healthcare decisions. Dr. Spooner explores the untapped potential of data and technology in healthcare and life sciences.

The pervasiveness of digital devices is threatening the health of eyeballs everywhere. Joseph Stamm, OD, FAAO, specializes in dry eye, which is the most common side effect of screen use. He shares the easy things anyone can do to prevent dry eye and other issues to keep vision as strong as possible for as long as possible.