The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
All of us have the power to create change. The advances in technology are now such that if you have an idea, it’s easier than ever to execute on it. “Kym McNicholas On Innovation” shares the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from around the world who will inspire you to create your own financial independence. The show also features some of the most advanced technologies you’ve never heard of that could be have an impact on your life, your business, and your career. Regular featured segments include “The Edge” which highlights businesses that are game-changing in the enterprise. Plus, each week in “HealthTech”, you’ll hear about a company that’s creating better, safer, faster, and cheaper technologies that will improve patient care and lower costs. And in our “Female Seeking Startup” series hear the success stories of some of the most powerful women who are creating game-changing technologies. Produced and Published by The Innovators Network (http://TheInnovators.Network)
Episodes
What does "standard hospital care" actually mean? What rights do you have as a patient? And what should you know before you or someone you love is discharged or transferred from a hospital?
I'm joined by Gayle Nash, President and CEO of Nash Healthcare Consulting, to take us behind the scenes of the hospital system and explain things most patients and families are never taught.
Gayle brings dec...
What do you do when your doctors tell you to "just lose weight and walk"… but don't tell you how?
In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Dr. John Phillips and I welcome Larry Dewdad, a lifelong entertainer, comedian, trade show speaker, and television personality, who found himself facing a challenge millions living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) know all too well.
Leg pain. C...
One of the hardest sentences a patient can hear is, "There are no more options." Every week through the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline, I hear from people living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) who have been told amputation may be their only path forward. Those conversations are exactly why we created the Global PAD Impact Awards. These awards recognize physicians, resea...
Join hosts Dr. John Phillips and Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas on The Heart of Innovation as they broadcast live with Dr. Christopher Stout from Ozark Vein & Vascular's 3rd annual PAWS For PAD event.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) causes poor circulation in the legs and affects 1 in 5 Americans over 60, yet 70% of adults don't know what it is—despite being more prevalent ...
It is my honor to recognize Dr. Jonathan Myers, PhD and the PREPARE-IT research team with the 2026 Best Walking Initiative of the Year Award through the patient-nominated Global PAD Impact Awards.
Dr. Myers, Director of Cardiopulmonary Research at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Clinical Professor at Stanford University, is the principal investigator of PREPARE-IT: Prehabilitation and R...
New minimally invasive treatments for arthritis and chronic joint pain are giving some patients options beyond medications, injections and more invasive surgery. Vascular surgeon Dr. Daniel Nathanson explains Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), MSK embolization and how image-guided vascular techniques are being used to target inflammation and pain.
Dr. John Phillips and I welcome Dr. Daniel Nathanson of the San Francisco Vein &...
What does it take to heal a wound when poor blood flow is working against you?
Dr. Robert McLafferty has spent his career as a vascular surgeon working to save life and limb. But there's another side to him that we first introduced you to several months ago: he's also a songwriter and musician.
Now both worlds are coming together.
Dr. McLafferty is back on The Heart of Innovation as he prepares for Modern Wound Care Management (MWC...
For years, Ginger had leg pain without knowing she had peripheral artery disease (PAD).
She was active, but the pain kept getting worse. Four years ago, it became so severe that she went to the emergency room. She was admitted, given anti-inflammatory medication and eventually referred for an orthopedic evaluation for a possible hip replacement.
That orthopedic surgeon changed the direction of ...
What does it take to cross a 100% blocked artery and open the door to treatment when others may think there are no options?
On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, I'm joined by my co-host Dr. John Phillips as we talk with Dr. Brett Bennett, an Interventional Cardiologist and CTO expert, about the challenging world of chronic total occlusions, also known as CTOs.
A CTO is a completely block...
One year ago, Mama Joyce was facing an above-knee amputation after peripheral artery disease had progressed to its most advanced stage, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, or CLTI. Her daughter, Jae, called the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline looking for one more chance. We helped facilitate Mama Joyce's transfer to an advanced multidisciplinary limb salvage team with the experience, tools, and techniques needed to take a...
The human body contains approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels. This September, during PAD Awareness Month, Dr. John Phillips and I are inviting people around the world to help us walk every one of them together.
The Great Circulation Challenge is a free global walking challenge bringing together patients, physicians, clinicians, researchers, vascular industry teams, caregivers, families, and anyone who wants to improve their ...
Could a "pulled muscle"... constipation... loss of appetite... or back pain actually be the warning signs of an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection?
The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham has sparked an urgent national conversation about one of medicine's deadliest and most overlooked conditions.
In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, I am joined by my co-host, Dr. John Phillips, and ...
Healthcare workers spend their careers saving lives. But who is helping them before burnout costs them their own health, careers, and families?
On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Dr. John Phillips and I welcome Chelsea Ulmer, an emergency department trauma nurse, former CrossFit Games athlete, fitness coach, and founder of CodeBrew, a new wellness platform designed specifically for hea...
Happy 4th of July and Happy 250th Birthday, America!
This special PADdy's Plate episode of The Heart of Innovation is one you don't want to miss. Chef Eric is BACK and this time, he's in the kitchen! You may remember Chef Eric from a recent episode where co-host Dr. John Phillips dramatically improved his leg blood flow using Reflow Medical's SPUR retractable stent technology. Today, he returns...
Men are paying more attention to their health than ever before. From peptides and testosterone therapy to protein intake, metabolic health, and longevity, a growing number of men are looking for ways to stay healthier longer and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Dr. John Phillips and I explore some of the biggest trends shaping men's health...
What are the warning signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and how is medical innovation changing how we treat blood clots today?
In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kim McNicholas and interventional cardiologist Dr. John Phillips sit down with Richard Davis, an engineer and medical developer whose life was...
Could artificial intelligence identify Peripheral Artery Disease before patients face limb loss? Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a machine-learning model that analyzes a simple light-based signal from the toe to detect PAD with remarkable accuracy. This breakthrough has the potential to make PAD screening faster, more accessible, and eventually available on your smartphone. Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips sit down w...
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