Latest HEALS Pod Episodes

Las Vegas HEALS is a coalition of medical and wellness industry professionals, organizations, and institutions devoted to improving the access and delivery of healthcare in Southern Nevada. We are devoted to improving the quality of healthcare and to communicating industry developments to the people of Southern Nevada.

Our goal with this podcast is to shine a light on the companies and leaders that serve our valley to help us get to know the ins and outs of our current medical system and what can be done to improve it. You can find episodes listed below, and we recommend you add our Spotify page to your feed or to your Apple Podscast list o find them as soon as they’re posted.

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December 11, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Navigating the Healthcare Crisis: Calls for Change and Accountability

Episode Description In this episode of The HEALS Pod I delve into a deeply emotional and complex topic surrounding the recent assassination of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. This…
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November 29, 2024 in HEALS Pod

From Ideas to Reality: How the SBDC Supports Local Entrepreuners

Episode Description In this episode of The HEALS Pod, I, Diego Trujillo, had the pleasure of speaking with two dedicated professionals from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Southern…
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October 31, 2024 in HEALS Pod

From Cop to Politician: Brian Hibbetts on Serving the Las Vegas Community

Episode Description n this episode of the HEALS Pod, I, Diego Trujillo, had the pleasure of welcoming Brian Hibbetts, a dedicated public servant and current member of the Nevada State…
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October 25, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Empowering Young Mothers: The Mission of Living Grace Homes

Episode Description In this episode of The HEALS Pod, I, Diego Trujillo, have the privilege of interviewing Mrs. Kathleen Miller, the founder of Living Grace Homes, an organization dedicated to…
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October 18, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Running for Office: Insights from John Steinbeck on Community Needs

Episode Guide In this episode of HEALS Pod, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Steinbeck, a candidate running for State Senate District 18 in Nevada. Our conversation delved…
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October 11, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Transforming Las Vegas: A Conversation with Mayoral Candidate Shelley Berkley

Episode Description In this special edition of the HEALS Pod, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Shelley Berkley, a prominent mayoral candidate for the city of Las Vegas. Our…
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October 4, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Empowering Change: The Vision of CCMSA’s New Co-Presidents

Episode Description In this episode of the Las Vegas HEALS Pod, I had the pleasure of welcoming two remarkable guests, Anita Koka and Annette Siefzad, the incoming co-presidents of the…
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September 27, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Healthcare Workforce Challenges in Nevada with Dr. John Packham

Episode Description In this episode of the HEALS Pod, I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. John Packham, the Associate Dean of the Office of Statewide Initiatives at the University…
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September 20, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Community and Care: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Las Vegas with Dr. Sid Khurana

Episode Description n this episode of the HEALS Pod, I, Diego Trujillo, CEO of Las Vegas HEALS, had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Sid Khurana, one of the co-founders of…
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September 13, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Transforming Healthcare Delivery: Lessons from Hospitality with Stowe Shoemaker

Episode Description In this episode of HealsPod, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stowe Shoemaker, a renowned figure in the hospitality industry who has made significant strides in bridging the…
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September 6, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Empowering Women in STEM: A Conversation with Rosemary Brock

Episode Guide In this episode of the Heals pod, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rosemary Brock, the founder of the Nevada chapter of the Association for Women in Science…
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August 30, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Embracing Evidence-Based Medicine: Intermountain’s Commitment to Excellence with Mitchell Cloward

Episode Description In this episode of the Heals Pod, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Mitch Cloward, the president of Intermountain Health's Desert Region. The conversation delved into Mr.…
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August 23, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Breaking Down Stigmas: The Evolution of Addiction Treatment with Dr. Partida Corona

Episode Description In this special edition of the HEALS Pod, we continue our Southern Nevada Opiate Response Series, focusing on addiction and substance use disorders. The host introduces Dr. Partida…
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June 25, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Navigating Estate Planning and Business Succession: Insights from Shane Jasmine Young

In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shane Jasmine Young, a successful estate planning attorney based in Las Vegas. Shane shared her journey of starting…
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June 19, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Unpacking Inclusivity in Healthcare with Julie Liebo

HEALS had the pleasure of interviewing Julie Liebo, a skilled nursing administrator, who shared her experiences and insights on inclusivity in healthcare. Julie discussed the historical challenges faced by the…
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June 14, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Kevin and Frank From Freedom House

DIEGO TRUJILLO: Well, ladies and gentlemen, my name is Diego Trujillo, the CEO of Las Vegas heels here today to speak to some very special guests that have joined me…
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June 12, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Unpacking Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine with Dr. James Utley

In this episode of The HEALS Pod, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. James Utley, who joined us all the way from Panama City, Panama. Dr. Utley shared his…
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May 24, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Evolution of Specialty Courts: A Look into Las Vegas Justice Court with Judge Cynthia Dustin Cruz

Diego Trujillo, the host of the HEALS Pod, welcomes Judge Cynthia Dustin Cruz from Las Vegas Justice Court Department 5 as his guest on the latest episode. Judge Cruz specializes…
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May 23, 2024 in HEALS Pod

The Impact of Organ Donation: A Conversation with Christina Gilbert of Nevada Donor Network

Our goal with HEALS Pod podcast is to shine a light on the companies and leaders that serve our valley to help us get to know the ins and outs…
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May 13, 2024 in HEALS Pod

The Journey of Building a Health Information Exchange in Nevada with Michael Gagnon

In this episode of The HEALS Pod I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Gagnon, the executive director of the Health Information Exchange in Nevada. Michael shared insights into…
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April 19, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Nurse Corps: Revolutionizing Home Healthcare in Las Vegas with Terri Bruesehoff

In this episode of The Heals Pod, I had the pleasure of interviewing Terri Bruesehoff from Nurse Corps. Terri shared her journey of moving to Las Vegas and her extensive…
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April 5, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Navigating Financial Challenges in Healthcare: A Conversation with Mahesh Odhrani

In this episode of The HEALS Pod, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mahesh Odhrani from Strategic Wealth Design. Mahesh shared his journey from growing up in Dubai to moving…
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March 29, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Meeting Community Needs: A Conversation with Kenneth Moskowitz from JFSA

Diego Trujillo, the host of HEALS Pod, welcomes Kenneth Moskowitz from JFSA for an insightful conversation in this episode. Kenneth shares his journey of moving to Las Vegas and taking…
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March 22, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Empowering Healthcare Leaders: A Conversation with Kimberly Grana

In this special episode of our podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kimberly Grana, the Vice President of Valley Oaks Medical and the newly appointed President of the Healthcare…
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March 15, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Bridging the Gap: A Conversation with Stavan Corbett on Workforce Development

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stavan Corbett, the Executive Director of the Division of Workforce at the College of Southern Nevada. Stavan, a Las Vegas native,…
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March 8, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Unpacking Leadership: Insights from Emerging Healthcare Leaders Kyle Underwood and Adam Haas

In this episode of "The Heals Pod," I had the pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable individuals, Kyle Underwood and Adam Haas, who are both emerging leaders in the…
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March 1, 2024 in HEALS Pod

Revolutionizing Healthcare Coordination: A Conversation with Hutano Founder Ephraim Makuve

In this episode of The Heals Pod, we dive into the world of innovation and healthcare with a special guest who has a unique perspective on changing the game in…
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February 26, 2024 in HEALS Pod, News

Supporting Local Charities: A Conversation with Clark County Medical Society Alliance – Katie Baird & Elizabeth Jesser

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the co-presidents of the Clark County Medical Society Alliance (CCMSA), Katie Baird and Elizabeth Jesser. They provide insights into the work…
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February 26, 2024 in HEALS Pod, News

Unveiling the Importance of Public Relations in Healthcare with Ruth Furman

In this episode of HEALS Pod, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ruth, a seasoned expert in public relations and search engine optimization. As the host, I was initially skeptical…
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February 9, 2024 in HEALS Pod, News

Empowering Women and Fighting Trafficking: A Conversation with Roxana Valetón

In this episode of the Heals Las Vegas podcast, host Diego Trujillo interviews Roxana Valetón, the managing director of First Person Care Clinic and founder of Ladies Turn Global. The…
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February 2, 2024 in HEALS Pod, News

Bringing Innovation Mentality in Las Vegas: Dr. Kasia Hein-Peters

In this episode of the HEALS Las Vegas podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kasia Hein-Peters, a psychiatrist and innovation management practitioner. Dr. Hein-Peters has a wealth of…
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January 19, 2024 in HEALS Pod, News

The Story Behind the End of Life: Karen Rubel CEO & President Nathan Adelson Hospice

In this episode, we explore the history of Hospice in the US and NAH's historical role in the US and Las Vegas with Karen Rubel CEO & President Nathan Adelson…
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December 24, 2023 in HEALS Pod, News

Opiate Response in Nevada with Dr. Kelly Morgan

In this episode, we discuss breaking down the silos that are slowing down our response to the opioid crisis. Dr. Morgan has over 10 years of experience as an ER…
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December 18, 2023 in HEALS Pod, News

Providers in the State Legislature with Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth

In this episode we speak with third-generation Nevadan and Las. Vegan, Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth. Born into a military family in Nevada, Rebecca was instilled with a strong sense of community…
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November 24, 2023 in HEALS Pod, News

Can My Business Be Hacked: Leo Bletnitsky

In this episode, we sit with Leo Bletnitsky, owner of Healthy Technology Solutions, to discuss cyber security and the existing threats. After the recent hack and extortion of a Platic…
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November 12, 2023 in HEALS Pod, News

The Future of Medicaid in Nevada: Eric Schumaker CEO SilverSummit Healthplan

This week, we're featuring an interview with Eric Schmacker, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Silversummit Healthplan. Eric's leadership at Silversummit, a Managed Care Organization operating in Nevada,…
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