Special Guest Episode 1: Refugee Health with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis

06/28/22 • 33 min

Dr. Nicholas Comninellis, President and CEO of INMED, takes us through an overview of the shifting needs of displaced populations. He also discusses how he got involved in Refugee Health and how we can get involved too!
To learn more about Dr. Comninellis and the Institute of International Medicine, visit: https://www.inmed.us/

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong

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Episode 1: Malaria, Hot or Cold, and Plastic Bags

Westin and Claire help discuss Malaria, Hot & Cold illnesses, and a tip to reduce our plastic waste.
Episode Co-Host Info:
Westin Wong is currently an OMS-II at Rocky Vista University. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Health and is passionate about global and community health. He is interested in Ophthalmology, discovering new music, and finding good places to eat wherever he goes! https://twitter.com/WestinWong
Claire Eliason is currently an OMS I at Rocky Vista. She was an EMT for a couple years prior and is staying open on what direction she wants to go for a specialty. She loves the outdoors, practicing yoga, and has a solid rock collection going.

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong

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Episode 2: Traveler's Diarrhea, "HOLA" cultural mnemonic, and Water Saving Tips

Westin and Tim help discuss how to classify, treat, and prevent traveler's diarrhea, review how the mnemonic "HOLA" can help with cultural exchanges, and share water saving trips.
Co-Host/Guest Info:
Westin Wong is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Health and is passionate about global and community health. He is interested in Ophthalmology, discovering new music, and finding good places to eat wherever he goes! https://twitter.com/WestinWong
Tim Light is also an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. He graduated from USU with a degree in Human Biology and Cultural Anthropology. He focuses on global, underserved, and marginalized populations and has done a lot of work with addiction medicine and helping combat the opioid crisis, including hosting the podcast "DEBUNKED" through the Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative and the Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement at USU.
Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong