Communication is key when working in emergency medicine. A simple error or a delayed response can mean the difference between life and death in some instances. Emergency room staff rely not just on what they see but also what they hear, whether it is a team member’s instruction, a monitor’s alarm or a patient’s call for help. But how can communication be adapted for health professionals who experience the world differently? Dr. Joe speaks with Bethany “Bebe” Baker, a deaf emergency room nurse who has spent her career challenging assumptions about who belongs in emergency medicine. She describes her experience working with an interpreter in a high-pressure environment and how she has earned the trust of her patients and colleagues. She also discusses the discrimination she faced and how she hopes her story will inspire other deaf professionals to follow their dreams.
Guest: Bethany “Bebe” Baker, deaf emergency room nurse, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
Brain health
The human brain is constantly learning, reorganizing and adapting. Due to its ability to rewire itself through the process of neuroplasticity, it's never too late to prioritize brain health. From sleep and exercise to social connection, a neurologist breaks down everyday habits that optimize brain health. She explains how to distinguish normal forgetfulness from cognitive decline and discusses how to cut through health misinformation with science-based guidance.
Guest: Dr. Sarah Song, stroke neurologist at Rush University and editor-in-chief of BrainHealth.com