Best CALHN — Central Adelaide Local Health Network Podcasts (2025)

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Learn from the past, prepare for the future: this is epidemiology 9:58

15d ago9:58

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CALHN Research Pulse Podcast | Season 3 episode 5 | Delivering healthcare in hospitals and clinics requires intense focus on the present. But there's another aspect of healthcare that helps doctors learn from the past, and design for the future. It’s called epidemiology. Epidemiology is a field of science focused on the ‘how many people?’ and ‘why?…

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Beyond ‘the bends’: 4,000 patients over 40 years at the RAH's hyperbaric chambers 14:07

18d ago14:07

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 2 | Episode 4 | The RAH’s Hyperbaric Medicine Unit provides critical treatment for people with damage linked with previous radiation treatment, for wounds that are slow to heal, and for people experiencing sudden hearing loss. Other Medicare-approved conditions suited for treatment include persistent or dangerous b…

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The hospital-based team that supports GPs in delivering high quality care 12:48

1M ago12:48

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 2 | Episode 3 | It's hard for busy GPs to stay up to date with all the care options available for their patients. Dr Caitlin Sum is here to help. Caitlin is GP Integration Officer at Central Adelaide Local Health Network, and our guest in this episode of Our People. Caitlin is part of a team that supports doctors i…

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Why doctors are giving their patients 'nature prescriptions' 9:35

2M ago9:35

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CALHN Research Pulse Podcast | Season 3 episode 4 | Has your doctor ever given you a ‘nature prescription’? It’s a written instruction to spend time in nature, and can create benefits such as improved mental health. But perhaps there's more to the story. In this episode of Research Pulse, we learn about a new study looking at nature-induced health …

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Being your true self with occupational therapy 19:56

2M ago19:56

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 2 | Episode 2 | Australian athlete. Parent. Occupational therapist. In this episode of Our People we're talking with Sarah Heard, CALHN Senior Manager in occupational therapy (OT). Sarah has represented Australia numerous times in canoe polo, an intense team sport where players with a kayak and a paddle chase a bal…

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Safe and connected healthcare with Emma McCahon 17:14

3M ago17:14

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 2 | Episode 1 | We’re kicking off season two of Our People with a very special guest – CALHN’s CEO Emma McCahon. Emma joined the network in early 2024 and hit the ground running. She is committed to a model of leadership that leans into the expertise and experience of people and teams on the ground, building workfo…

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Tackling misconceptions and anxiety about breast density 14:07

4M ago14:07

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CALHN Research Pulse Podcast | Season 3 episode 3 | What is breast density? It's nothing to do with how breasts look or feel, but it can be linked with your breast cancer risk. In this episode of Research Pulse, Associate Professor Wendy Ingman shares her latest research findings on women's understanding of breast density. She provides a simple exp…

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The technology revolution solving medical mysteries for families 11:45

5M ago11:45

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 3 Episode 2 | They say knowledge is power, and recent decades have seen an explosion in understanding of how genes affect our health. In this episode of Research Pulse, we learn how knowledge about genes can have life-changing impact for families experiencing difficult and sometimes devastating health challenge…

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Going 'below the belt' for better health in men 10:04

6M ago10:04

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 3 Episode 1 | Global data tell a clear story: on average, men die around five years earlier than women. Better management of diseases such as diabetes and depression could help -- but for this to happen, men need to seek health support earlier and more regularly than they currently do. In our first episode of S…

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How passion and grit shape effective healthcare research 18:32

8M ago18:32

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 8 | We speak with Associate Professor Liz Sutton about how her professional and personal experiences have shaped her into an effective leader and facilitator of high quality healthcare research. Liz is Director of Research at Central Adelaide Local Health Network. A common misconception about researchers …

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Improving the wellbeing of our healthcare professionals 20:42

11M ago20:42

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 7 | We speak to Dr Maura Kenny, who is inaugural Director of Staff Wellbeing at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Work plays a pivotal role in our lives. Therefore, enhancing the health and wellbeing of any workforce is vital – this is especially so in the healthcare sector when some mistakes can…

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Reducing radiation risk for patients with head trauma 7:54

1y ago7:54

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 8 | In this episode, we discuss the Adelaide Facial Bone Rule, a screening tool to reduce exposure to CT facial scans, which frequently accompanies a CT brain scan for patients admitted following a fall or accident. We speak to Sarah Constantine, a consultant radiologist at The Queen Elizabeth Hospita…

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The power of education: CALHN expertise leaves a lasting legacy 19:39

1y ago19:39

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 6 | We speak to CALHN Nurse Educator Joy Booth about the impact of her role educating Central Adelaide perioperative nursing staff and upskilling health care workers in Timor Leste, also known as East Timor. Joy has worked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital for more than 30 years and during that time has unde…

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Personal connection drives excellence in scientific research 31:39

1y ago31:39

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 5 | We speak to Alia Cibich, who is the Clinical Data Manager at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, a statewide service delivered by the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Alia is also a PhD candidate, investigating the development of new cancers in patients who have previously had a blood cancer and re…

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Dying well: helping people through life’s most unknown journey 16:15

1+ y ago16:15

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 4 | We speak to Dr Chloe Furst about her role as a geriatrician and palliative care physician, supporting patients over the age of 65 to improve their health and wellbeing. Chloe has been helping people navigate life’s most unknown journey for more than a decade. Although it is associated with dying, pall…

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Diet research aiming to reduce pain in the gut 13:54

1+ y ago13:54

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 7 | Most people know that a nutrient-dense diet of whole foods can improve your health. But if you live with ulcerative colitis – a disease which can cause painful inflammation in your digestive system – this maxim isn’t so straight forward. Today we speak to Dr Alice Day about her work that is uncove…

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Beating the ‘silent killer’ that is ovarian cancer 12:59

1+ y ago12:59

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 6 | In this episode, we discuss work towards overcoming resistance to ovarian cancer treatment. Our guest is Dr Melissa Pitman, ovarian cancer researcher at the Centre for Cancer Biology. We learn about: why ovarian cancer is known as the 'silent killer' why chemotherapy resistance is a major problem …

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Moving forward: living with a spinal cord injury 19:09

2y ago19:09

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 3 | We speak to Troy Andrews about his role at the SA Spinal Cord Injury Unit, which supports patients as they begin their recovery and learn to maximise their independence and abilities. Troy is gold medal winning Paralympian, an Order of Australia medal recipient, and also an allied health assistant and…

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Using AI to predict inpatient outcomes 10:22

2y ago10:22

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 5 | In this episode, we discuss research using machine learning to predict patient outcomes within the first 24 hours of arriving at hospital after a stroke. We speak to Dr Stephen Bacchi, neurology registrar and researcher the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Stephen won the SA Health Young Professional of t…

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Working in prison healthcare: the rewards and the opportunities 15:39

2y ago15:39

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 2 | Andrew Wiley speaks about the opportunities and benefits of providing high quality healthcare to people in custody. Andrew discusses the positive impact he and his team of nurses make in the lives of the patients they care for, who are among the most vulnerable populations in our community. Andrew is …

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The hidden pandemic of post-surgery complications 13:01

2y ago13:01

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 4 | In this episode we’re focussing on work to combat the hidden pandemic of post-operative complications. Our guest is Professor Guy Ludbrook, Director of PARC Clinical Research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Professor of Anaesthesia at the University of Adelaide. We learn: why post-surgery compl…

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From Europe to Adelaide, a new home for work and life 18:29

2y ago18:29

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CALHN Our People podcast | Season 1 Episode 1 | An Irish-born doctor shares his experiences of taking a leap of faith to carve out a new life with a move to South Australia to advance his medical career at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Toby is Head of Unit, General Medicine at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Medical Emergency Response Co…

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Understanding the hospital landscape for patients with diabetes 9:27

2y ago9:27

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 3 | Whether they’re being treated for a broken leg or receiving dialysis, many patients throughout different areas of a hospital also have diabetes -- which adds an extra layer of complexity for both themselves and doctors. In this episode, we speak to Research Nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr…

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This is Our People 1:00

2y ago1:00

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From the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, this is Our People. Listen to the personal stories of the people who deliver world-class healthcare services at CALHN and gain an insight into the diversity and range of the impactful work carried out across the network. To listen to upcoming episodes, find us and subscribe wherever you get your podca…

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Using megadose vitamin C to tackle septic shock 7:15

2y ago7:15

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 2 | Could vitamin C save the lives of people in the intensive care unit? In this episode, we discuss exciting new research using megadoses a derivative of vitamin C called sodium ascorbate that could change the way sepsis is managed worldwide. We’re speaking with Associate Professor Mark Plummer, Head…

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Reassuring mums about pregnancy after kidney transplant 10:05

2y ago10:05

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 2 Episode 1 | For some people, parenthood is an important life goal. But for women who have received a kidney transplant, concerns about safety have made planning for parenthood full of uncertainty. Today we speak to Clinical Associate Professor Shilpa Jesudason about her amazing work uncovering the data that i…

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Going beyond one-size-fits-all in bowel cancer treatment 10:06

2+ y ago10:06

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 8 | In this episode we’re talking about going beyond a one-size-fits all approach to bowel cancer treatment, and tailoring treatment to each individual patient. Our guest is Associate Professor Tarik Sammour, colorectal surgeon and researcher at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The University of Adelai…

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Chronic myeloid leukaemia: why do some patients not respond to therapy? 11:42

2+ y ago11:42

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 7 | Today we’re focusing on chronic myeloid leukaemia, and learning about research on why some patients don’t respond to therapy. We’re speaking to Professor Susan Branford from SA Pathology and the Centre for Cancer Biology, an alliance between and SA Pathology and the University of South Australia. …

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Improving psychological care in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 9:13

2+ y ago9:13

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 6 | In this episode we’re focussing on important research in psychology relating to healthcare and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our guest is psychologist and researcher Taryn Lores from the Royal Adelaide Hospital. If you would like to get in touch, you can email us at healthCALHNcommunications@s…

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Can your neighbourhood change the way you age? 9:52

2+ y ago9:52

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 5 | In this episode we learn that neighbourhood characteristics (such as amount of green space) can have a significant impact on older people’s ability to age successfully at home. We speak to Dr Danielle Taylor, health geographer and postdoctoral research fellow, and learn: what the role of health ge…

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Ultra-early, minimally invasive surgery to treat stroke 12:14

3y ago12:14

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 4 | This episode focuses on a leading innovation in stroke research: the multicentre EVACUATE trial. Our guest is Professor Tim Kleinig, Head of Stroke at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Clinical Professor at Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide. If you would like to get in touch, you can e…

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The changing view of bile acids and diabetes 10:40

3y ago10:40

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CALHN Research Pulse Podcast | Season 1 Episode 3 | In this episode, we learn that bile acids do more than break down dietary fats for digestion -- they also play a key role in blood glucose regulation. We speak to Professor Chris Rayner, a consultant gastroenterologist at Royal Adelaide Hospital and Professor in the Adelaide Medical School, Univer…

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Understanding hereditary pancreatitis to improve diagnosis 12:20

3y ago12:20

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 2 | Today we’re focusing on a research discovery relating to hereditary pancreatitis that could help to improve health in Aboriginal Australians. We speak with world-renowned researcher Professor Toby Coates AO, Director of Kidney and Islet Transplantation at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Read the publ…

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How nurse-led research improves care in lung disease 16:37

3y ago16:37

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CALHN Research Pulse podcast | Season 1 Episode 1 | Today we’re celebrating International Nurses Day by speaking to Respiratory Nurse Consultant, Karen Royals about her research on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Karen is a 2021 winner of the South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Award for Excellence in R…

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