Vital Visions: The Vedala Brothers Podcast - Season 1
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1. V is for Vedala - Vital Visions Podcast
Originally published June 28, 2023
In Vital Visions’ first episode, we get to know the Vedala brothers
in depth. Drs. Krishna and Veer Vedala talk about their lives growing
up, going to undergrad and medical school together, and how their lives
are now - practicing side by side in the same primary care clinic. The
doctors talk about their passions, what brought them to medicine and how
they ended up at Norman Regional together.
Episode Links:
Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, Dipl. ABOM
Raghuveer Vedala, MD, Dipl. ABOM, FAAFP, Dipl. ABLM
The Vedala's Primary Care Clinic
Norman Regional Primary Care
2. Mental Health Matters - Vital Visions Podcast
Originally published July 13, 2023
The Vedala Brothers bring in their first guests to the podcast in this
episode! Farhan Jawed, MD and colleagues join the brothers to speak about
mental health. They engage in meaningful discussions with Dr. Krishna
and Dr. Veer, emphasizing the important role of mental health services
within comprehensive healthcare, seamlessly bridging patients’ journeys
from primary care to necessary in-patient services and beyond. This compelling
episode will leave you better after listening. This episode’s guests
give us words of wisdom and hope for the future through their advice and
experiences.
Episode Links:
Farhan Jawed, MD
Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village
Blog - Norman Regional, Oceans to Build Behavioral Health Center
Blog - Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village to Hold Ribbon Cutting
3. Medicare Mindfulness - Vital Visions Podcast
Originally published July 27, 2023
The Vedala brothers bring in an annual Medicare wellness specialist to
the Vital Visions podcast. They give tips for patients approaching Medicare
age, what the processes are to ensure patients receive the care they need
and more. This episode is full of helpful information for those who are
nearing the age of Medicare coverage or anyone who may be taking care
of someone of Medicare age!
Episode Links:
Norman Regional Primary Care Moore Suite 400
Medicare.gov
Verify your insurance with Norman Regional
4. Men's Health - Vital Visions Podcast
Originally published August 10, 2023
The Vedalas welcome Dr. Alex Jones to the podcast! Dr. Jones sits down
with the doctors to talk about a few important pillars of men's health.
Dr. Jones, a Urologist with Norman Urology Associates, talks to the Vedalas
about testosterone replacement therapy, kidney stones, signs to look for
when examining for prostate cancer and more. Send this episode to all
the men in your life for extremely helpful and good-to-know information
from Dr. Jones.
Episode Links:
Alex Jones, MD
Norman Urology Associates
Norman Urology Associates Treats Any Type of Kidney Stone
5. Confronting Cancer: Oncology Insights
Originally published September 7, 2023.
Shari Jones, MD, PhD, joins the doctors to talk about Oncology and Hematology.
Dr. Jones of OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional, talks
to Dr. Krishna and Dr. Veer about the importance of screenings, cancer
prevalence, treatment and more. We thank Dr. Jones for sharing her knowledge
and expertise in Hematology and Oncology with our Vital Visions listeners!
Episode Links:
Shari Jones, MD, PhD
OU Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional
Blog - OU, Norman Regional Partner for New Cancer Center
Blog - OU Health Begins Operating the Medical Oncology Clinic and Infusion
6. A Conversation with Colleagues
Originally published September 21, 2023
Jay Jennings, MD and Aaron Smathers, MD join the Vedalas this week to talk
about their experiences together in medical school at OU and now at Norman
Regional. The four physicians look back and reminisce on their days spent
in lectures and anatomy lab and the professors who helped them get to
where they are now. Dr. Jennings and Dr. Smathers share about their lives
and specialties, giving patients and physicians tips and advice. We get
to learn more about the process of medical school and what it took to
get through their classes on this week’s episode, A Conversation
with Colleagues!
Episode Links:
Jay Jennings, MD
Aaron Smathers, MD:
Dr. Jennings’ Clinic, Oklahoma Surgical Associates
Dr. Smathers’ Clinic, Ortho Central
Blog - Prevent Commotio Cordis in Athletes
7. Pioneering Norman Regional with the Foundation
Originally published November 14, 2023
The Norman Regional Health Foundation plays a pivotal role in Norman Regional
Health System’s growth and momentum forward. The Drs. Vedala bring
in Erin Barnhart, Executive Director of the NRH Foundation for the last
episode of Season 1 of Vital Visions. Erin talks about how the Foundation
funds employee grants and awards scholarships, the Equipped For Tomorrow
Campaign, and much more. Hear about all the amazing opportunities the
Foundation provides to Norman Regional and its healers!
Episode Links:
Norman Regional Health Foundation
8. A Look Back on Season 1, BONUS EPISODE - Vital Visions Podcast
Originally published December 29, 2023
As we wrap up 2023 and Season 1 of Vital Visions with the Vedala Brothers,
Dr. Krishna and Dr. Veer look back on some of their favorite moments from
this season’s episodes.
