Connected by Life

Connected by Life

Physicians and healthcare partners play a critical role in the organ donation and transplantation process. Connected by Life was created to have engaging conversations about important topics that impact our clinical stakeholders. Whether it's infectious disease, how to declare brain death, or physician burnout, there is something for every healthcare provider to help get Connected by Life.

Episodes

Bridges of Hope: Exploring Organ and Tissue Donation's Impact on Grieving Families

May 13, 2024 • 21 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Francesca Campbell, Certified Child Life Specialist. She shares her profound experience into how families process death and find resilience through difficult times. Francesca also talks about how the legacy of organ and tissue donation can provide fami...
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Guiding Little Hearts: Navigating Through Loss with a Child Life Specialist

May 6, 2024 • 13 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Francesca Campbell, Certified Child Life Specialist. They delve into the sensitive, yet crucial topic of helping children cope during a tragic loss. Cesca shares her expertise on supporting children through the grieving process. She emphasizes the importance...
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The Ripple Effect: A Physician's Advocacy for Organ Donation

April 29, 2024 • 18 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Dr. Jonathan Eaton, the Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU Health in Shreveport. Dr. Eaton shares his experience supporting families dealing with loss, highlighting the profound impact organ donation can have on both donors' families and recipie...
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Legacy of Love: A Dad's Reflection of His Son, His Hero

April 22, 2024 • 22 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Brian Castille, former fire chief and the proud father of an organ donor hero. In celebration of April National Donate Life month, Brian continues to share an inspirational story about his son becoming an organ donor hero, leaving behind a legacy of hop...
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Courageous Hearts: A Father's Tribute to His Son, a Life-saving Hero

April 15, 2024 • 22 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Brian Castille, former fire chief and the proud father of an organ donor hero. Brian shares an incredibly touching story about his son - a soldier, a fireman and life-saving organ donor hero. They discuss the crucial role of physicians and healthcare teams i...
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Vital Signs: A Critical Care Doctor’s Perspective on Organ Donation

April 8, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Dr. Clifford Courville, a Critical Care Pulmonologist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and a leader among healthcare professionals. Dr. Courville shares his experiences of supporting families through the most challenging times of loss. He talks about h...
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Critical Compassion: Supporting Families in Loss and Donation

April 1, 2024 • 13 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Dr. Clifford Courville, a Critical Care Pulmonologist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and a leader within healthcare. Dr. Courville discusses the importance of providing factual information to families, along with how essential it is to include empathy and...
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Collaborative Compassion: Supporting Families in Loss and Donation

March 25, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Ali Heard, registered nurse, Trauma Director at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital and sister of a donor hero. They continue their discussion on the importance of supporting families experiencing tragic loss, while also preserving the opportunity of don...
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Courageous Connections: The Legacy of an Organ Donor Hero

March 18, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Ali Heard, registered nurse, Trauma Director at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital and sister of a donor hero. Gracie's legacy serves as a beacon of light, inspiring others to consider the gift of organ donation and to embrace the opportunity to make a diffe...
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Lifegiving Legacy: Empowering Others Through the Gift of Donation

March 11, 2024 • 20 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Toni Celestine, daughter of a donor hero, Director of Career & Testing Services at South Louisiana Community College and co-founder of the Lieutenant Linda Brown Memorial Scholarship. Toni shares heartfelt stories about her mother, a hero that left a legacy ...
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Heart of Leadership: Navigating Organ Donation Challenges in Healthcare

March 4, 2024 • 16 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Jude Fontenot, Chief Operating Officer of Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Jude continues the discussion on the impact of executive leadership in the hospital regarding organ donation, while also highlighting how vital the collaboration with the orga...
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Operational Excellence in Healthcare: Executive Insight on the Impact of Organ Donation

February 26, 2024 • 14 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Jude Fontenot, Chief Operating Officer of Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Jude reflects on his extensive career in healthcare, as a nurse and Critical Care Director for over 20 years, as well as how vital the collaboration between the organ procurement o...
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Heart of Hope: The Trailblazing Story of the First HIV Positive Heart Transplant

February 19, 2024 • 21 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul rejoins Dr. Jonathan Hand, Section Head of Transplant Infectious Disease at Ochsner Health, and Joey Boudreaux, Senior Director of Regional Operations for LOPA, as they recount the incredible journey that led to the first HIV positive heart that was recovered and tra...
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Breaking Barriers: Advancements in HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

February 12, 2024 • 18 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul talks with Dr. Jonathan Hand, Section Head of Transplant Infectious Disease at Ochsner Health, and Joey Boudreaux, Senior Director of Regional Operations for LOPA, about the groundbreaking medical advancements in facilitating organ transplants from HIV positive donor...
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The Bridge of Compassion: The Impact of Collaboration

February 5, 2024 • 18 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul engages in another meaningful conversation with Brena Romero, a registered nurse and neurosurgery nurse practitioner, exploring her expertise in guiding families through the challenges of coping with a loved one's severe brain injury. Brena emphasizes the significanc...
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Bridging Gaps: A Nurse Practitioner's Support for Families Facing Loss

January 29, 2024 • 14 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul visits with Brena Romero, a registered nurse and neurosurgery nurse practitioner, as they discuss how she helps families navigate and understand the severity of a loved one's brain injury. During this discussion, Brena compassionately sheds light on the emotional cha...
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Pulse of Perseverance: A Nurse's Tale of Hope While Awaiting an Organ Transplant

January 22, 2024 • 12 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul visits with Tammy Vincent, a nurse of over 30 years, as she describes her personal journey of waiting for a kidney and pancreas transplant. Tammy highlights how her extensive medical experience has equipped her in preparing for this second chance at life. She openly ...
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Heartbeat of Resilience - Part 2: A Physician's Journey from Healer to Heart Transplant Recipient

January 15, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul returns with Dr. Angela Bourg, Family Practice Physician and heart recipient, as she continues sharing her experiences during the transition from a healer to a patient in need of a transplant. Dr. Bourg provides a unique perspective, detailing her journey from being ...
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Heartbeat of Resilience: A Physician's Journey from Healer to Heart Transplant Recipient

January 8, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison talks with Dr. Angela Bourg, Family Practice Physician and heart recipient, as they explore her medical background and her journey to needing a life-saving transplant. She shares her emotional and physical insights of transitioning from a healthcare provider...
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Critical Catalyst: Physician Voices that are Helping to Improve Organ Donation

January 1, 2024 • 19 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison welcomes back Sean Jordan, President of the Research & Planning Group. Join them as they discuss the transformative power of physician feedback in the organ procurement process. Gain a deeper understanding of the collaboration dynamics, witness the positive ...
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