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7 days ago
7 days ago
44 min
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois delve into the complex topics of end-of-life care, mental health, healthcare disparities, and sensitive issues like abortion and transgender healthcare, highlighting the importance of compassion, communication, and systemic change.
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7 days ago

Sep 7, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
43 min
In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of emergency medicine, including the emotional toll, decision-making challenges, and the importance of systemic support and research. They discuss key medical concepts like cardiac arrest, STEMI, and overdose management, sharing insights from the show and personal experiences.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois

Sep 7, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
44 min
In this episode, we explore the realities of emergency medicine during COVID-19, the importance of bias awareness in healthcare, and the significance of advance care planning. Join us for insights from healthcare professionals and personal stories that highlight the human side of medicine.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois

Sep 7, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
50 min
In this episode, Heather Pierce and Dr. Adrian Cois discuss the realities of emergency healthcare as portrayed in Episode 1 of the show 'The Pitt'. They explore topics like ER dynamics, healthcare system challenges, and the importance of understanding medical workflows.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois

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Sep 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
4 min
LAUNCHING LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 7th, Inside the Pitt goes beyond the drama to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of The Pitt.
Hosted by a healthcare communications executive with 25 years of experience in the industry and a real emergency department physician, Inside the Pitt takes you episode by episode into the clinical realities, ethical dilemmas, healthcare policies, and system failures playing out in the ED. We’ll look at what the show gets remarkably right, where Hollywood takes liberties, and how the policies and decisions made far beyond the hospital walls ultimately show up at the bedside.
From overcrowding and staffing to access, insurance, public health, patient safety, and the impossible decisions clinicians face every day, we’ll connect the storylines of The Pitt to the bigger healthcare system—and ask what they reveal about how healthcare actually works.