NOWS Heros
By Prapela
NOWS HerosMar 01, 2021
A Conversation with Tara Sundem from Hushabye Nursery
In this episode, Amanda chats with Tara Sundem. Tara Sundem is the founder and executive director of Hushabye Nursery, located in Arizona, and offers a safe and inclusive space where mothers, family members, and babies – from conception through childhood – can receive integrative care and therapeutic support that offers each child the best possible life outcomes. Programs will include prenatal and postpartum support groups, inpatient nursery services, and outpatient therapies.
A Conversation with Jeff Stahl
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Jeff Stahl. Jeff is the founder and CEO of Parts Express. Jeff and his company sponsored Prapela when we participated in the Ohio Third Frontier, Opioid Technology challenge, which led Prapela to win a million-dollar in the challenge.
A Technical Conversation on SVS with Jim Niemi
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Jim Niemi, co-founder and technical advisor to Prapela. Jim has over 25 years of experience working in medical device research and development. For nearly the last 20 years, he has worked on applications of stochastic resonance for neuromuscular control and sensory enhancement addressing a variety of clinical indications. Jim led the SVS infant device development efforts at the Wyss Institute for nearly a decade.
A Conversation on SVS with Dr. David Paydarfar
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Dr. David Paydarfar. Dr. David Paydarfar is a professor and the inaugural chair of the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School and principal inventor of SVS for infant health. He previously served as professor and executive vice-chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and as an associate faculty member of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University.
A Conversation on The Importance of Community Support with Sharon Walker
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Sharon Walker. You can find out more about Sharon's work by visiting Yes - my child.
A Conversation with Dr. Carla Saunders, a Nursing Perspective
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Dr. Saunders. You can find out more about Dr. Saunder's work by visiting the Transformational Wellness Initiative.
New Clinical Report Updates Around NAS
Welcome to the NAS heroes podcast, where we talk to leaders and researchers working on neonatal abstinence syndrome. This podcast is sponsored by Prapela.
I am your host, Amanda Shea - Director of Marketing @ Prapela.
In this episode, I am bringing you a clinical update released by AAP around NAS.
NAS Non-Profit Dedicated to Providing Support, Education, and Advocacy
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Theresa Harmon of 2 The Moon and Back. You can find out more about Theresa's work by following on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To the Moon and Back (TTMAB) is a 501(c)3 dedicated to children born with in-utero substance exposure and their families. Since 2017 they have been the leader in providing support, education, and advocacy for the littlest victims of the opioid epidemic.
A Discussion with Dr. Michele Walsh, a Perspective on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment
What Does The Future of NAS Treatment Look Like?
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with Dr. Walsh. Michele Walsh, MD, FAAP, is a neonatologist in the Division of Neonatology and Perinatal Medicine at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She is the immediate past chief of the Division of Neonatology and held the inaugural William and Lois Briggs Endowed Chair in Neonatology.
Dr. Walsh is board certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine.
Interview with John Konsin of Prapela
In this episode, Amanda is chatting with John Konsin. John is the co-founder and CEO of Prapela. John has spent the majority of his life working on the identification, development, and introduction of new medical and consumer products. After working for larger companies, he created Prapela to give back and help improve the health and wellness of infants and their caregivers.