This episode of Patient Innovations delves into the realities of living with depression, featuring personal stories, expert insights, and organizational perspectives.

Guests:

• Julie Berggren shares her journey with depression, the challenges she faced, and the tools that have supported her mental health.
• Dr. Talee Vang, award-winning psychologist and Vice President of Health Equity at Hennepin Healthcare, emphasizes the role of cultural sensitivity, equity, and access in effective mental health care.
• Shannon Stauff, COO of Cadre, a mental health app, discusses her journey in the mental health space and how Cadre, a MN based startup is making a difference in addressing depression and other mental health issues

In this episode, we explore Multiple Myeloma, a rare and complex blood cancer, with insights from experts and a patient navigating the journey firsthand. Together, they share the challenges of diagnosis, advancements in treatment, and hope through innovative care.

• Ron Theissen – A patient sharing his courageous story of resilience.
• Dr. Joseph Maackron – A leading oncologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, and Clinical Investigator in the Bone Marrow Transplant Division and Stem Cell Institute.
• Jeff Liter – CEO of Luminary Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company transforming care with allogeneic cellular therapies.

This conversation highlights the strength of the Multiple Myeloma community and the transformative impact of cutting-edge research and personalized care.

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Additional Resources:

• The MMRF | Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood Cancer Leaders | LLS
• Lymphoma Research Foundation | Research. Community. Cure

In this episode, we delve into the realities of diabetes with three insightful guests. Angie Kruger shares her journey of managing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dr. Pankaj Shah, an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, offers expert insights into the medical aspects and challenges of diabetes care, and Stacey Pugh, CEO of Endogenex, discusses innovations in T2D treatment and Minnesota's role as a medtech hub. Together, they explore the importance of lifestyle adjustments, early detection, and the latest therapies transforming diabetes management. Tune in for valuable insights on the future of diabetes care and tips for living well with T2D.

Disclaimer: This episode is intended to inform and explore innovations; it does not promote or endorse any specific products or companies.