ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
The JoyMed Show brought to you by the Medical Society of VA and SafeHaven. We are here to share with you, conversations with medical leaders, as we explore ways of putting JOY back into everyday life and the practice of medicine.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 45 days
Average audio length:
34 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
17 episodes
since Oct. 17, 2024
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Guests - Dr. Pat Pletke, James Warren, Colleen Davis
Caring for others can be one of life's greatest callings, but it can also be one of its greatest challenges. This episode of JoyMed explores caregiver burnout through the perspectives of a retired hospice physician, a storyteller dedicated to cap…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Join host Melina Davis for a timely conversation with DBHDS Commissioner Daryl Washington on what it takes to improve mental health across the lifespan in Virginia. Drawing on more than three decades in behavioral health, Commissioner Washington breaks down DBHDS’s role in plain language—what’s wor…
Discover Dr. Todd Otten’s powerful story of physician burnout, resilience, and systemic change in healthcare. Learn why vulnerability matters, how the documentary "Suck It Up, Buttercup" is sparking conversations, and what gives hope for the future of medicine. Perfect for clinicians, healthcare le…
In this episode, we explore fatigue, burnout, and what it really means to “fill your cup” amid the stressors of everyday life. While the conversation focuses on the unique pressures facing healthcare professionals, it also reflects the broader challenges many of us face as a society—and how we can …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare landscape—but is it all good news? In this episode of JoyMed, we sit down with Dr. Mark Townsend who is deeply passionate about AI’s role in medicine. Together, we explore how AI can enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and improve …
In this thought-provoking episode, host Melina Davis sits down with Dr. Saul J. Weiner to explore why physicians must move beyond being mere task masters. Together, they discuss how shifting the mindset from transactional care to truly understanding the patient experience can transform outcomes and…
Join Melina Davis for a special JoyMed episode as we close out 2025 with gratitude and inspiration. This heartfelt message celebrates the fortitude, compassion, and dedication of Virginia’s healthcare professionals—and looks ahead to a new year filled with hope and joy.
In this episode of JoyMed, we explore the Adult Psychiatric Access Line—a vital resource designed to support clinicians treating adult patients with substance use disorders. Learn how this call line and educational service not only enhance clinical decision-making but also strengthen the patient-ph…
In this special JoyMed episode, guest host Carolyn McCrea, AVP of Programs, sits down with Dr. Taylor Taliaferro and Tim Taliaferro to tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of medical training—financial well-being. From the lack of formal education on personal finance in medical school to pract…
Melina Davis is joined by John Poma from TPMG to discuss the story of his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the work he is doing to find a cure and to build community in Richmond.
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