Qsource Podcasts

Ending the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

Over the past two years there has been a significant increase in substance use disorder and the need for support services.
In this episode, the Conversation will explore how addiction is a chronic relapsing disease of the brain, and as a community how we can be supportive of a person’s journey in their recovery.
Quality Improvement Advisor, Angeleta Hendrickson leads a conversation with Dr. Ryan Sarver, a family physician who specializes in addiction medicine and medication assisted treatment for opiate use disorder.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Indiana Immunization Coalition

In this episode of the Conversation, Patrick Glew from the Indiana Immunization Coalition discusses various vaccination topics such as schedules, addressing vaccine hesitancy and how healthcare providers can provide a strong recommendation for adult vaccinations. Listeners will also discover resources, education and local events where healthcare providers and patients can learn more about vaccinations and get involved with vaccination efforts in Indiana.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Mental Health and Well-Being During A Pandemic

Mental health as it has become a growing concern during the pandemic. Quality Improvement Specialist Cathy Wray leads a conversation with Joe Henry and Angela McAllister from Groups, a recovery service mental health provider, that is serving Indiana communities and how Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is working for patients. (Podcast 1 of 2)
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Coping Services: Remote Access and Secondary Support

In this episode of the Conversation Quality Improvement Specialist Cathy Wray continues her conversation with Joe Henry and Angela McAllister from Groups, a recovery service mental health provider, that is serving Indiana communities. This time they discuss how remote access and secondary support to behavioral health services are beneficial to coping. (Podcast 2 of 2)
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Tobacco and Nicotine Use During COVID-19

In this episode, Qsource Quality Improvement Advisor Cathy Wray leads a discussion on tobacco and nicotine use across ages during COVID-19 as many have turned to the substances as a way to cope with anxiety, stress and isolation during lockdowns and social distancing. This increase health risk used raises questions about the impact of the pandemic on tobacco consumption, how to best address access to care, sharing resources to reduce smoking and the strategies to reduce harm associated with smoking.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Telehealth in Rural Communities

In this episode, Qsource Quality Improvement Advisor Cathy Wray hosts a Conversation about innovative and unique telehealth opportunities taking place in rural communities in Indiana to expand access to care and disease management for senior and youth.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Conversation Podcast – Opioid Reduction from a Rural Perspective

In this episode, Qsource Quality Improvement Advisor Cathy Wrey invites a discussion about increasing access to behavioral health services and reducing opioid misuse among the most vulnerable within Indiana’s communities.
Our guests today are Lisa Harman, President and CEO of Live Well Kosciusko, a non-profit that promotes health and well-being and Ann Hasse, Director for the Fellowship Missions Recovery Hub.
Our discussion is in partnership with Hoosier Health and Wellness who is dedicated to decreasing social determinants of care and addressing health issues such as food insecurities, accessibility to care and managing chronic diseases.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Living Longer Living Better – Guide for Senior Centers

In this episode, the Conversation is about the Living Longer/Living Better Guide to encourage local communities and healthcare providers to develop more age and dementia friendly initiatives as Indiana implements public policies that will move older adults away from institutional care and into the home and community based care.
We break from our regular format of host Cathy Wray leading the converstion to that of our guest moderator Doctor JoAnn Burke. She brings together guests from Senior Centers and Area Agencies on Aging to share their experience with using the guide and discusses how their organizations are working together to make a difference.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Diabetes and Depression

Podcast 1 of 4 – Diabetes and Depression
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we’ve chosen to have a weekly 4-part discussion on the topic. In this episode, the Conversation is about diabetes and depression. Quality Improvement Specialist Cathy Wray leads a conversation with Mary de Groot, Associate Professor of Medicine and Acting Director of the Diabetes Translation Research Center at Indiana University.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.

Diabetes and Depression Treatment

Podcast 2 of 4 – Diabetes and Depression Treatment
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we’ve chosen to have a weekly 4-part discussion on the topic. In this episode, the Conversation is about diabetes and depression treatment. Quality Improvement Specialist Cathy Wray leads a conversation with Mary de Groot, Associate Professor of Medicine and Acting Director of the Diabetes Translation Research Center at Indiana University and is joined by Qsource Marketing Specialist Lynn Maples who was recently diagnosed as a diabetic and shares his experiences as a new patient.
 
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This podcast was recorded and produced by Qsource. For additional information, please visit our website at: https://qsource.org.