Indiana State Medical Association’s Post

Happening today 👇🏽 iCCaRE for Black Men Research Grant informational session.

Please find our latest published commentary at @EBNursingBMJ BMJ Jibin Kunjavara

Overcoming a Congenital Heart Condition: Dayenne Zwaagman's Inspiring Journey Born with an underdeveloped right ventricle due to a rare congenital heart condition, Dayenne Zwaagman, Patient Representative, shared her heartfelt story of resilience and determination during #VBHCPrize2023 As a newborn, she underwent multiple heart surgeries within weeks. Despite surgeons giving up on her, she defied the odds and survived. "My illness has been my life […], but besides the struggle I have learned to have fun with it," Dayenne reflects. Dayenne also shared her journey in the academic world, highlighting her cardiac rehabilitation program. Finding it insufficiently challenging, she advocated for a personalized program, emphasizing the importance of having a say in her own therapy. Although some healthcare professionals initially found it odd that she sat at the table alongside cardiac surgeons and other providers, having a voice in her therapy, Dayenne and her team found it refreshing and empowering. 📹 Dayenne’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of patient-centered care. Watch the whole account here: https://lnkd.in/e99RqG2j #CongenitalHeartCondition #PatientStory #Resilience #HeartHealth #PersonalizedCare #PatientAdvocacy #VBHC

Had the pleasure of filming this eye-opening masterclass by Dr. Alain Aubé from The Canadian Institute of Occlusion. The institute was established to elevate dentists beyond the concepts of occlusion learned in university. Dr. Alain Aubé is known for his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable way. His colorful explanations are grounded in science and provide practical clinical applications that can be used on a daily basis. You can get more information from the website. https://lnkd.in/ew66deyD https://lnkd.in/eWN_bfTg