Health Dame

09/18/2026

Who helps patients make sense of cancer treatment after the physician leaves the room?

Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, RN, AOCNS, EBP-C, chief clinical officer at the Oncology Nursing Society, calls it “the visit after the visit.” Oncology nurses explain complex information, manage symptoms and identify barriers that can keep patients from receiving care, including child care, transportation and cost.

Her conversation with Robin Strongin looks at the broader role oncology nurses play in advocating for patients, improving access to quality cancer care and supporting families through every stage of treatment.

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09/10/2026

Dr. Jackie Iseler, adult health clinical nurse specialist and president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, shares how she works with EMS, sheriff’s departments and flight crews to prepare them for patients with complex medical equipment. She focuses on the information each team needs and the role knowledgeable family caregivers can play during an emergency.

Her story shows how CNSs bring specialized knowledge beyond the hospital, helping patients, families and care teams manage complex care across settings.

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09/09/2026

Clinical nurse specialists may be largely based in hospitals, but their impact can extend across the health care system.

Dr. Jackie Iseler, adult health clinical nurse specialist and president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, explains how CNSs specialize in particular patient populations. While most work in hospitals, some serve in primary care and help maintain continuity as patients move between care settings.

That range reflects the broader CNS role: providing direct patient care, advancing nursing practice and strengthening health care systems.

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09/08/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Suennen and Halle Tecco on being named to The HealthTech Signal’s Top 100 Most Influential People in HealthTech.

Lisa, managing partner at American Heart Association Ventures, joined Robin Strongin to discuss health care investment, women’s health and the role of technology in care. Watch here: https://healthdame.com/ladies-who-venture/

Halle, founder of Rock Health and author of “Massively Better Healthcare,” joined Robin to discuss how innovators can address some of health care’s biggest challenges. Watch here: https://healthdame.com/massively-better-healthcare/

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Clinicians, founders, investors and researchers shaping the health technology conversation, ranked by a transparent Influence Score.

09/08/2026

How is a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) different from a nurse practitioner?

Dr. Jackie Iseler, adult health clinical nurse specialist, associate professor and program director of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration at Grand Valley State University Kirkhof College of Nursing, explains how CNSs work across three areas: direct patient care, nursing practice and health care organizations.

In Robin Strongin’s latest interview, Dr. Iseler also discusses how CNSs use evidence to improve care, support nurses and strengthen health systems. As president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, she shares why greater recognition and advocacy for the profession matter.

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09/04/2026

Liz Hurtado of Moms Clean Air Force explains why environmental advocacy brings together scientific research, medical expertise and families’ lived experiences. Together, they help policymakers understand why stronger environmental protections matter to children’s health.

Watch Robin Strongin’s latest interview with Liz Hurtado to learn how pollution can affect children before birth, why some communities face greater risks and what families can do now: Link in comments below ⬇️

09/02/2026

Like many parents, Liz Hurtado did not always think about the pollution her children could encounter each day.

That changed when she joined Moms Clean Air Force and began supporting Eco Madres, its Latino engagement program. As a Latina and mother of four, Liz felt a personal connection to the program, which gives families bilingual information about air pollution, climate change and toxic chemicals and helps parents take action.

Watch Robin Strongin’s latest interview with Liz Hurtado to learn how pollution can affect children before birth, why some communities face greater risks and what families can do now: Link in comments below ⬇️

08/31/2026

What can parents do when air pollution, climate change and toxic chemicals put children’s health at risk?

Liz Hurtado, senior manager for Field Engagement and Partnerships at Moms Clean Air Force, explains how a community of more than 1.5 million moms, parents, caregivers and grandparents is helping families understand environmental health concerns and take action.

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08/26/2026

Healthcare Trust Institute President and CEO Tina Grande previews ADAPT 2026, Oct. 14-16, in Santa Fe. The conference will bring together government officials, private-sector leaders and health IT experts, including SYNCRONYS President and CEO Terri Stewart and Siemens Healthineers CISO and Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas Connor Walsh.

Attendees will address pressing issues in health IT, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, interoperability and public policy while helping shape a future for health care technology that serves all stakeholders, including patients.

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Learn more about ADAPT at adapt-conference.com.

08/25/2026

Does private equity ownership make a healthcare organization’s data more secure? Not necessarily. Strong standards, incentives and accountability are still needed.

Siemens Healthineers CISO and Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas Connor Walsh explains that healthcare organizations follow the same HIPAA Security Rule. But with standards that have not been updated in more than a decade, there is little regulatory reason to go beyond current requirements.

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