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GP038: Global Health from Home with Emily Eglitis

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In response to a need for wheelchairs identified by a physiotherapy school in Nepal, Emily initiated a project to help them acquire more wheelchairs. She elicited the help of physiotherapists at an Australian physiotherapy school near her and they are currently in the needs analysis stage of the project. Emily has found a creative way to participate in global health work while still being able to stay at home and be with her family. Not only is she helping address a lack of resources in Nepal, but she is also spreading global health knowledge through her work with physiotherapy students. I loved discussing this project with her and it got my mind buzzing with ideas for my own projects. I hope it does the same for you!

Emily’s blog: https://emilyeglitis.com.au/blog/
Krysta’s e-mail: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Global Health Division website: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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COVID-19 UPDATE 1: with Mike Landry and Phil Sheppard

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An update on the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the role of physiotherapy. Tune in for some practical ways to get involved in this global health emergency.

Website: www.ptcovid19.org
Twitter: @ptcovid19
E-mail: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

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GP037: Voluntourism with Emily Eglitis and Dr. Mohan Sharma

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Voluntourism is a popular way to volunteer time and resources abroad. It is usually when an individual combines travel with some form of volunteer work. Listen in to understand the intricacies of these voluntourism opportunities and to learn that, despite best intentions, these trips are usually harmful. Emily speaks from the point of view of a physiotherapist who participated in a volunteer trip for 3 months in Nepal. Dr. Mohan Sharma speaks from the perspective of a neurosurgeon who works at a teaching hospital in Nepal.  The combination of their insights from both sides of the coin are invaluable. I’m so proud of this episode – please, please have a listen! I wish this was information that every single person knew before considering on an international volunteer mission.

Emily’s blog: https://emilyeglitis.com.au/blog/
The exact blog post with  the resources mentioned in this episode: https://emilyeglitis.com.au/2019/12/20/5-considerations-for-volunteers/

Contact me: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Visit the Global Health Division: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP035: Year in Review on Balance with Phil Sheppard

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Tune in as Krysta and Phil reflect on what 2019 was like for them both personally and professionally. They talk about lessons they learned and how they will apply them in 2020. They also discuss the important topic of barriers to participate in global health (GH) work. From financial, to social, to self-imposed pressures. Phil provides insights into how he overcame these barriers to really seize a career in GH work. Thank you all for another amazing year for the Global Physio Podcast!!!

Contact me: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Thank you to the Global Health Division (our sponsor): https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP029: Burden of Disease with James Bardy

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James draws on years of experience in Global Health (GH) as an Occupational Therapist to depict to the listener specifics of his GH work with NepalAbility and the burden of disease in Nepal. We go on to discuss how this applies not just to Nepal, but on a global scale.

NepalAbility website: http://www.nepalability.org
Global Health Division website: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division
To buy Hilary Crowley’s new book, e-mail her here: hcrowley@mag-net.com
To learn more about Samuha: www.samuha.ca

My e-mail: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

 

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GP010: Infectious Disease with Mike Landry

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Our role in non-communicable diseases is clear, but how do we fit into the management of infectious disease? This topic is discussed with Mike Landry, PT, Researcher, Global Health Professional and Chief of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Division at Duke University in North Carolina. We explore Zika, Ebola and the difference between morbidity and mortality. Tune in this month for an important topic!

Thank you to the Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for their ongoing support.

Resources:
globalphysio.ca
globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
mike.landry@duke.edu
https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division