Welcome to my first full episode. I’m brand new to Podcasting so I kept it short and sweet. In this episode I entertain you with a partial fraction of my relationship with Marijuana, how it started, why it’s come to a halt and a little tip on where to purchase your supply here in Las Vegas.

In this brief episode, you will get a sneak peak into the vision for Janell DiMaggio Inside Las Vegas. I welcome you to a little taste of my personality, voice and even a glimpse into my history as well as my present time as I utilize podcasting to express my thoughts and Experiences inside Las Vegas.…

Becky Sennes Torrez (Owner, BrightStar Care of W. Central Las Vegas) outlines the variety of home health care services her organization’s nurses, therapists, CNAs, and caregivers deliver to the Las Vegas community.Par admin

Doug and Las Vegas HEALS board member Derek Parent (Vice President of Lending, The Parent Team) examine the relationship between home ownership and employee retention. Las Vegas HEALS recently rolled out the “Affinity Lending Benefit Program” to help members finance new or existing homes.Par Nick Nichols

Christine Zack (President & CEO, Easterseals Nevada) joins Doug to discuss her organization’s place in the medical community and the unique needs they serve in Southern Nevada.Par admin

Doug’s first guest, Joe Ferreira (President, Nevada Donor Network) talks about the journey the organization has taken to become the world-wide leader in organ donations. In the second segment, Dr. Daniel Burkhead (President, Clark County Medical Society) explains the advocacy the society does for physicians, residents and students in Clark County.…

Doug is joined by Paul Umbach (Founder and President, Tripp Umbach) and Mark A. Penn MD, MBA (Founding Dean, College of Medicine, Roseman University), for a deep dive into the direction of medical education and healthcare in Southern Nevada.Par Nick Nichols

Michele Frankovich (Director of Office of Research, Renown Health) talks about the Healthy Nevada Project, a free clinical study offering Nevadan’s the opportunity to learn about their genetic origins and predisposition towards a number of important health areas. At the end of the show, Doug takes the first step in getting his own results by submit…

Mike Green (Director of Pharmacy Operations, PharmaScript) and Nayla Garcia (Intake/Insurance Verification Coordinator, PharmaScript) join Doug to announce the opening of thier new facility in Henderson. PharmaScript is a specialty pharmacy committed to supporting the medication needs of infusion patients. In addition to the pharmacy, they have an …

Doug is joined by SilverSummit Healthplan Interim Plan President Jeff Grahling to discuss organization’s close working relationship with their providers and partners. SilverSummit Healthplan is a managed care organization that provides healthcare services to Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up members in Clark and Washoe counties.…

Inspired by the challenges his sister faced growing up in South Africa, Nilesh “Neil” Gokal MD (Medical Director of Clinical Education, Southwest Medical) has made it his purpose to help mentor new physicians in all facets of their career. This fits very well with Southwest Medicals goal of keeping local, newly graduated physicians, in the Las Vega…

Clark County Medical Society’s Alexandra P. Sliver (Executive Director) discusses challenges facing the Clark County medical profession along with CCMS’s upcoming Winged Hearts Awards. The awards annually recognize the important contributions that medical professionals make to keep their community healthy. Established in 2013 by former CCMS Preside…

Doug and Mark A. Penn MD (Founding Dean, College of Medicine, Roseman University) discuss Roseman University’s unique approach towards student education, their value proposition, and efforts towards community outreach & care.Par admin

With the same intensity that fueled him on the track, Sam Schmidt founded DRIVEN, a multidisciplinary accessible fitness center where individuals with disabilities can improve their physical, mental and emotional health, increase independence, and enhance their overall quality of life using a holistic approach to wellness.…

Doug reviews the sold-out 7th Annual Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards Gala held at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas on October 25, 2018. The event honored six individuals who have had a significant impact on the Southern Nevada medical community.Par admin

Diane Fearon, VP Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, discusses Nathan Adelson’s four decades of privileged service in the community. In 1978, Nathan Adelson Hospice became Southern Nevada’s first home care hospice. Nathan Adelson Hospice is the only non-profit hospice in Southern Nevada, and provides hospice and palliative care to more than 35…

CJ Bawden, Manager of Sales & Marketing for Hometown Health, discusses their easy-to-use Senior Care Plus Medicare plans. Senior Care Plus is an HMO/PPO Medicare Advantage Plan with a Medicare contract operated by Hometown Health. It is available to residents of Clark and Nye counties.Par admin

United Medical Providers’ Kristi Petro, Care Coordination Manager, and Krystal Hall, Las Vegas Patient Care Coordinator, explain their patient-centered care practices and charitable work. UMP has been serving the medical supply and equipment needs for thousands of clients in the United States since 1996.…

Robert Seik, owner, Partell Pharmacy and John Listello, managing partner, LifeSci Therapeutics talk with Doug about reducing the incident of non-approved drugs being prescribed and improving the process of prior authorization for the provider.Par admin

Maurice Maharaj, Nevada Sales Director and Dr. Travis Snyder, Neuro Radiologist join Doug on set to discuss how SimonMed Imaging specializes in using the newest diagnostic imaging technologies and bringing them to the community in an affordable and accessible way. SimonMed Imaging is one of the largest outpatient medical imaging providers and large…

Dr. David Steinberg, Managing Partner of Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging, talks with Doug about how empathy, sensitivity and caring are at the core of SDMI’s approach to patient care. SDMI’s standards of excellence have brought national and international recognition from the medical imaging and health care communities. With more than 25 years …

Doug is joined on this episode of Inside Medicine by the always-engaging CEO & Provost of Touro University Shelley Berkley. Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in the state of Nevada.Par admin

The hero’s journey is often highlighted in literature and film. Harry Potter. Luke Skywalker. Pip in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. But how about the hero in your leadership journey? Dr. Brandi and guest, Andy Janning, author of Heroes, Villains and Drunk Old Men discuss how to create your own hero’s journey in leadership and how to recognize…

Montevista Hospital is an acute behavioral health hospital serving children, adolescents, adults and seniors located in Las Vegas, NV. Joining Doug is Montevista Hospital CEO Charlene Arnett and Medical Director Faisal Suba, MD.Par admin

On today’s episode of Inside Medicine, Doug is joined by Colonel (Ret.) Charles Hodges of Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. The Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program provides transitioning service members with management training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce.…

On today’s episode of Inside Medicine, Doug is joined by Stowe Shoemaker PhD (Dean) and Priyanka Joshi PhD (Research Assistant Professor) of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. The school’s perspective of integrating hospitality within UNLV’s School of Medicine is unique among their peers.…

Ty Windfeldt, CEO and Simone Cook, VP of Network Systems for Hometown Health join host Doug Geinzer to discuss their organizations entrance into the Southern Nevada healthcare market. Established in 1988, Hometown Health is the insurance division of Renown Health and is northern Nevada’s largest and only locally-owned, not-for-profit insurance comp…

On this episode of Inside Medicine, Doug talks with Nevada Cancer Specialists’ Medical Director Russell Gollard, MD. NCS has a dedicated team of trained doctors, nurses and staff that collectively have over 75 years’ experience helping patients fight cancer.Par admin

Launched in July 2017, SilverSummit Healthplan offers quality healthcare for Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up members throughout the entire state. President & CEO Garrett Leaf takes us through their approach towards providing best-of-class care for their members and quality support to their providers.…

With the recent opening of Complete Care OBGYN, Doctors Douglas Tanita and Kevin Hsiung join host Doug Geinzer to introduce their new practice and speak about their approach toward patient care.Par admin

Dr. John Rhodes, Senior Medical Director, Southwest Medical Associates joins host Brendan Bussmann to discuss the new innovations in patient care. Southwest Medical Associates telemedicine, “Medicine on the Move” mobile exam units and phone apps for customer services are raising the bar in patient care.…

Specialized Pain Management is an advanced medical practice that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Special guest host Brendan Bussmann is joined by Specialized Pain Management’s medical director Dr. Daniel Batlan, who was trained at Johns Hopkins (Anesthesia Residency) and the Cleveland Clinic (Pain Management Fellowship).…

SilverSummit Healthplan is a managed care organization in Nevada that exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Joining Doug to talk about SilverSummit Healthplan’s launch in Nevada is VP of Operations Tina Alicea-Drago.Par admin

The topic of passing away is difficult. To ease the discussion, as well as the transition for all involved from life to death, Doug is joined by Karen Rubel (COO) and Dr. Ferozan Malal (Medical Director) of Nathan Adelson Hospice.Par admin

How does a medical practice’s reputation impact their ability to attract new patients? Doug is joined by Brian Williams (Five Star Economy) to help answer that question and better understand how to manage the marketing potential your reputation delivers.Par admin

In a prefect example on how Las Vegas is reaching out to locals to introduce them to the career possibilities in health care, Vegas PBS Workforce Training & Economic Development Debra Solt (Director) and Cary Huddleston (Coordinator) talk with Doug about their Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Club Med programs.…

Other than medical malpractice, what is the single largest legal challenge facing doctors today? Glenn Truitt and David Housey of Ideal Business Partners uncovers this new risk.Par admin

Doug is joined for the second time by Dr. Alfred Bonati to announce the grand opening of the Bonati Spine Institute in Las Vegas. We also learn how not all “minimally invasive” surgeries are the same.Par admin

For our first Inside Medicine of 2017, host Doug Geinzer is joined in the studio today by Mike Ludt, Executive Vice President of Pinnacle Brokers, and Las Vegas HEALS’ partner on the new Medical Malpractice Discount Program.Par admin

Doug and Cheryl Smith, Special Markets Manager of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority, discuss Las Vegas as a premiere destination for Medical Meetings. Highlights include: a preview of upcoming medical conferences- CardioMetabolic Risk Summit, Painweek and A4M, – and a brief look at culinary medicine and health and wellness trends withi…

For a look at Las Vegas HEALS’ upcoming 2016 Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards, which will be held on October 27th, 2016, Doug is joined by Brendan Bussmann (Dinner Gala Chairman).Par admin

Joining Doug to review the two-year accomplishments report of the “Las Vegas Regional Strategic Plan for Health & Wellness Travel” is Dr. Stowe Shoemaker (Dean, UNLV College of Hotel Administration) and Cheryl Smith (Specialty Markets Manager, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority).Par admin

We’re changing things up a bit for this episode of Inside Medicine. We are joined by Charles Perry and George Ross, co-chairs of the Legislative Council for Las Vegas HEALS. Together, we learn about the Nevada legislative process, legislative matters related to healthcare and what may be in store for the 2017 legislative session.…

To learn more about the UNLV School of Nursing, which is ranked among the best nursing schools in the county, Doug is joined by the dean of the school, Dr. Carolyn Yucha.Par admin

Dr. Samir Qamar (CEO of MedLion, a direct primary care provider, and inventor of MedWand, a patent-pending telemedicine device) joins Doug to talk about the outlook of healthcare and the steps he’s taken to bring about significant improvement.Par admin

With a focus on creating a resort-like environment, combined with outstanding health and wellness services, Spanish Hills Wellness Suites’ BJ Wright (Director of Hospitality) and Tim Martin (Orthopedic Program Director) talk about the company’s unique offerings available to Las Vegas locals and medical tourists.…

To learn more about Nevada’s commitment to increase the number of physicians practicing in our state, Doug is joined by Vance Farrow (Healthcare Industry Specialist, Governors Office of Economic Development). For a doctor’s perspective on recently moving his family and practice to Nevada, John Grossmith, MD (Neorosurgeon, Bonati Spine Institute), j…

Wrapping up our one-on-one conversations with the deans of the three medical schools in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by Dr. John Dougherty, dean of Touro University Nevada – College of Osteopathic Medicine.Par admin

Imagine being on vacation in Las Vegas, getting sick, and not knowing where to turn for help. RESORTCONCIERGE MD’s Tyra Bell-Holland and Dr. Constantine George walk us through their answer to this problem by being able to deliver a Board Certified, Licensed Physician to any hotel room 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.…

Dr. Mathew Schwartz of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada joins Doug to talk about their approach to treating those fighting cancer. Dr. Schwartz also provides a guided tour of their recently-expanded Siena campus.Par admin