Exploring the Importance of Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Special Episode of ‘What’s Health Got to Do with It?’

Exploring the Importance of Lifesaving Transplants and Breaking the Silence in Healthcare

In a special episode of the talk program “What’s Health Got to Do with It?” from WJCT in Jacksonville, host Dr. Joe Sirven delves into the impact of organ donation and transplantation.

Dr. Shennen Mao, a transplant surgeon and general surgery residency director at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, shares insights on the current landscape of organ procurement, the importance of living donors, and the future advancements in transplant surgery.

Following this, author and corporate mediator Elaine Lin Hering discusses her book, “Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent and Live More Fully.” Hering sheds light on a culture in health care that promotes silence, offers strategies to overcome communication barriers, and underscores the significance of effective communication in leading a fulfilling life.

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