Listen to Episode 9 of Cogent Conversations! In this episode of Cogent Conversations, host Shelly Weinstein sits down with Battalion Chief Jack McGovern, Deputy Emergency Manager for Fredericksburg, VA. They discuss what it takes to manage large event and handling unpredictable crises. Shelly and Chief McGovern dive into the importance of interagency collaboration, resource…
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Episode 8 of Cogent Conversations just dropped! In this episode, Dr. Kori Hudson, a board-certified specialist in both sports and emergency medicine, shares her unique insights on emergency action plans (EAPs). Dr. Hudson and Cogent Conversations Host Shelly Weinstein discuss the critical role EAPs play in ensuring safety at sporting events, emphasizing the importance…
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Cogent Steps is featured on local news in Provo, Utah, training students for a potential mass casualty event Cogent Steps flew to Provo, Utah to help Rocky Mountain University students train for a potential mass casualty event. Students were put to the test, having to assess and treat patients who experienced a simulated bleacher collapse.…
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Tune into Episode 7 of Cogent Conversations! A new episode of Cogent Conversations just dropped! Scott Kaylor, a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy, joins Host Shelly Weinstein on the latest episode of Cogent Conversations. Scott shares insights from his career, including his personal experience as a runner and his expertise in guiding…
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Marine Corps Marathon is looking for Amateur Radio Operators! Calling All Amateur Radio Operators! Join the ranks and support the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon Weekend! MCM is looking for licensed Amateur Radio Operators (AROs) to play a vital role in ensuring smooth communications along the event’s course the weekend of October 26th. Whether…
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Dr. Shelly Weinstein delivered remarks at Closing Convocation ceremony for Bowling Green State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program This August, Cogent Steps Owner Dr. Shelly Weinstein was the Guest Speaker at the Closing Convocation ceremony for the inaugural graduating class from Bowling Green State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. In her speech,…
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Episode 6 of Cogent Conversations is now available! Cogent Conversations’ Host Shelly Weinstein sits down with MeMe Earnest to discuss MeMe’s extensive background working with adaptive athletes. As a dual-qualified physical therapist and athletic trainer, and owner of Invictus Physical Therapy & Adaptive Training, MeMe shares her experience working with adaptive athletes and how…
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Listen to Episode 5 of Cogent Conversations now! Edison (Ed) Au is this month’s special guest on Cogent Conversations! As the Paris Olympics approaches, this podcast is the perfect listen for those interested in learning more about the medical staff at these events. In this episode, Ed talks about his impressive background…
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Recent study finds that women are less likely to get bystander CPR Research from Duke University School of Medicine, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, highlights a concerning gender disparity in bystander CPR response during sudden cardiac arrest. Despite the clear lifesaving benefits of CPR, the study found that women are 14%…
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Episode 4 of Cogent Conversations is now available! In this episode, Shelly speaks with the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School’s Head Physical Therapist Angelique Bannister and Head Athletic Trainer Jess Vera Cruz. The two discuss their experience at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, and how they work together to treat…
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