Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD Guest: Shay Walters Mrs. Shay Walters was just 15 years old when she first became involved with substance use, and it wouldn’t be until years later that she would finally overcome her addiction. Her story, however, is far from the only one like it. Millions of Americans currently struggle with addiction, which is why she founded the “From Prison to Purpose” Facebook group that now has half a million followers. And to further help those who are trapped under drug addiction and even the clinicians who care for those patients, Mrs. Walters joins Dr. Hector Chapa to share her inspiring story.

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From Prison to Purpose: A Patient’s Story & Struggle with Addiction

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Dustin Sulak, DO The medical community continues to voice the medical benefits of cannabis. What do we need to know about them? Dr. Charles Turck discusses the benefits of medical cannabis with Dr. Dustin Sulak, an integrative medicine physician with a special focus on osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis.

The Role of Cannabis in Medicine: Canceling Chronic Pain & Combating the Opioid Crisis

Host: Ana Maria Rosario Guest: Dr. Patricia M. Boatwright, MD As any healthcare professional would agree, being passionate about your practice is key to having a good relationship with your patients. But choosing a specific specialty isn’t always an easy or clear decision. Joining Ana Maria Rosario to share how she came to her decision and a few experiences that made her into the healthcare professional she is today is Dr. Patricia Boatwright, an ob-gyn and Associate Professor of Surgery and Population Health Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. 

Choosing OB-GYN: One Practitioner’s Story

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD Guest: Julio M. Jimenez While many practicing physicians are aware of Mendelian genetics, epigenetics is a much more complicated field of study. What can this field of genetics tell us about chronic health conditions? Dr. Hector Chapa joins Dr. Julio Jimenez, a licensed chiropractic doctor, to discuss the importance of understanding epigenetics.

Epigenetics in the Environment: An Exploration of Genetics & Chronic Health Conditions

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD Guest: Mikaela Rush, MD FACOG The use of social media has become a way of life around the world. Many use social media tools to stay in touch with friends or share life experiences. Others may use these platforms for more professional reasons, including medical education. But in the digital age where online posts have the potential to spread like wildfire, even some well-intentioned professional posts—like the one Dr. Mikaela Rush, a board-certified ob-gyn physician in Cedar Park, Texas, shared about a contraceptive device—may have some unexpected consequences. Now, Dr. Rush joins Dr. Hector Chapa to share her story and to explain why she views social media as an ally and not an adversary.

Social Media: A Friend or Foe for Healthcare Professionals?

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Michael LaFauci Guest: Jeffrey Wahl Drug diversion is a safety concern that is often overlooked. What do we need to know about its impact, and what kind of devices can help? Dr. Charles Turck discusses drug diversion with Michael Lafauci and Jeffrey Wahl from Midas Healthcare Solutions.

Discussing Drug Diversion: An Exploration of Impact & Prevention Through Smart Data

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD Guest: Robert Owens Carpenter, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS Guest: Toni E. Keaton, MD, MPH Dr. Hector Chapa explores barriers in community health with Dr. Robert Carpenter, Director of Wellness at Texas A&M University College of Medicine, and Dr. Toni Keaton, Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine.

Concerns in the Community: Obstacles to Accessing the COVID-19 Vaccine

Interviews with the top thought leaders in medicine exploring the clinical and professional issues that are foremost in the minds of the medical community. Join us at the Clinician's Roundtable for discussions on a vast range of topics that every medical professional should know about.

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