Lifestyle Medicine: The Common Denominator To Health Outcomes with Loreen Wales

About the Episode

What is the common denominator to health outcomes? Lifestyle medicine. In this episode, we speak to Loreen Wales, founder and CEO of MyViva, about her journey as a dietitian and the development of a technology platform aimed at improving patient care. We discuss the challenges faced in chronic disease management, the importance of patient engagement, and how MyViva seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and patients. The conversation also touches on the role of psychology in healthcare, the need for integrated care systems, and the significance of health literacy in education.

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Objectives and Discussions

5:47 Identifying Gaps in Patient Care: A discussion on the existing challenges and opportunities in patient care, focusing on areas for improvement.

9:12 The Birth of MyViva: Learn about the inspiration and development behind MyViva, an innovative health platform designed to enhance patient wellness.

11:52 Engaging Patients in Their Health Journey: Explore strategies for motivating and empowering patients to take control of their health through active engagement.

14:47 The Role of Psychology in Patient Care: Insight into the psychological aspects of healthcare and their importance in comprehensive patient treatment.

17:54 Understanding Patient Behavior and Self-Regulation: Discover the significance of behavior and self-regulation in patient outcomes and long-term health management.

21:06 How MyViva Works: A detailed explanation of how MyViva functions to support patients in their healthcare journeys.

24:04 Personalization and Patient Education in MyViva: Unpack the ways MyViva uses personalized education to enhance patient understanding and care.

27:00 The Importance of Self-Care in Chronic Disease Management: Discuss the critical role self-care plays in managing chronic illnesses and improving patient quality of life.

29:54 The Role of Technology in Healthcare: Analyze how technology is reshaping healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.

32:47 Building Relationships with Patients: Learn about the importance of trust and strong patient-provider relationships in successful healthcare outcomes.

38:45 Health Literacy and Education in Schools: The role of education in improving health literacy among youth and preparing them for healthier futures.

42:12 Integrated Care Systems: A discussion on the benefits of integrated care systems and their impact on patient care and health outcomes.

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More Resources:

My Viva: https://ca.cherry.health/partnerships/my-viva

Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leaders-in-healthcare

LinkedIn: https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherryhealthinc/

Instagram: @cherry.health

Twitter: @cherryhealthinc

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