Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Show notes-Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare GuestsHitomi GonzalesFrank Velasquez, CFO​1. Story (theme) Dr. G met Hitomi at a senior living event at Surnrise or Aegis. They recognize there is diversity among insurance plans and everyone does not have luxury ALF in their budget, others desire to age in place at home with support of caregivers. ​2. E

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest- Favorite Retired Hospice Nurse Gerard Soucy, RN, CHPN - BOSTON based - Previously on Season 1 EPISODE 19 https://open.spotify.com/show/2u3BXV3MNZBzhGPaQftlDs- BONUS EPISODE 36 https://open.spotify.com/show/2u3BXV3MNZBzhGPaQftlDsMission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Kristen Lew-Byrne, RSW- Founded “Growing in Grief” 1 year ago 🥳 HAPPY Anniversary! - Lives in Hamilton, 1 hour west of Toronto, Canada - Provides 1:1 Grief & Loss counseling- Experienced in clinical consulting as social worker long-term care LTC facility, - Previous hospice agency manager of bereavement- Educati

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Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare 
Guest- Penny Smith, BSN, RN, CHPN- Started nursing career as an LPN-40 years young started nursing school- Currently works as Hospice quality nurse- Lives in Washington State- Tik Tok Queen uses it for teaching about dying, death, end of life care https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicenursepenny?_t=8otVRsZMTN

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest-Mitsuo Tomita, MD - Father was from Japan and his mother from Hawaii - Born and grew up in Los Angeles - Attended Dorsey High School - UCLA First Gen, graduated cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with highest honors, majoring in Zoology - UCSF School of Medicine, Fresno - Board certified Family Medicine - Joi

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, Contemplative Doula - Started as child birth educator & postpartum doula - Founded and ran an End of Life Doula program in Vermont - Author. Educator, Researcher Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Stor

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guests Dr. Gobi Paramanandam Chip Mitros, Medtronic Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G learned about intrathecal therapy (cancer pain pump) during the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care i

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Tina Buchanan MSW, ALCP -CEO of Visionary Care Consultants -Originally from Nevada -Worked in Skilled nursing and Home Health Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) ⚾️Dr. G enjoyed 1st Padres game ni

Show notes Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Kevin Tutunijan, Administrator In the Arms of Grace Hospice -Owner-operator and administrator of a hospice agency in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, founded in 2011. Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. St

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Jon Duerden, Administrator - Originally from Utah, wife is from San Diego (check socials Dr. G is holding baby at party👶🏼) - Former white water rafting guide in Idaho’s Salmon River - Interested in healthcare since childhood -Been with PACS parent company since 2019 Mission-Educate & Empower i