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Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC

Instructional Technologist at Northwest AHEC, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
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Autism, Orphans, Hormones, and Insurance Denials

Sep 18, 2025 4:14:31 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Wellness, Healthcare Insights, Medicine, podcast, autism, aging, claims, youth, insurance, women's health, artificial intelligence

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Question:  What do autism, the poorest orphans in the world, hormone replacement therapy, and insurance denials have in common?

Answer:  They are all topics discussed on the most recent episodes of the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast!

Listen and learn new insights about these topics with experts in their fields:

Click the links below or search for "Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina" wherever you listen to podcasts.

Amber Nelms, BCBA - Amber shares insights from her work with Autistic youth, building a growing autism therapy business, and her inspiration for personal growth. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nwahecwebmaster/hi-ep-132-amber-nelms-bcba-applied-behavior-analysis-for-autism

John Boswell, JD - John shares insights from his work with empowering the world's poorest children in Sub-Saharan Africa and the poorest regions of India. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nwahecwebmaster/hi-ep-133-john-boswell-jd-beggars-to-bosses-empowering-impoverished-youth

George Ibrahim, MD - Dr. Ibrahim shares insights on hormone replacement therapy in women and men and dispels common myths about hormones, aging, and wellness. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nwahecwebmaster/hi-ep-134-dr-george-ibrahim

Neal K. Shah - Neal shares insights on dealing with insurance claim denials and his work to empower patients and providers to overcome the hassles of fighting claim denials using Artificial Intelligence. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nwahecwebmaster/hi-ep-135-neal-k-shah-insured-to-death


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Sun exposure, Psoriasis, Medication Adherence, and Saving the World

Aug 18, 2025 2:53:13 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in dermatology, skincare, skin cancer, psoriasis, medication adherence

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What APGAR score does your baby need to get into dermatology residency? What does Disney's Frozen soundtrack have to do with skin cream? Are tanning beds more addictive than heroin? What do piano lessons and medication adherence have in common? Is AI more empathetic than doctors? Will patients choose the House, Marcus Welby, or Nurse Jackie avatar? Are robots replacing sex workers?

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Rewiring Inflammation: A New Era in Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

Aug 13, 2025 4:48:14 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Healthcare Insights, treatment, podcast, intervention, healthcare, vagus nerve

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In this recent conversation with Andrew Brewer on the Healthcare Insights podcast, Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, neurosurgeon and President of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, shared groundbreaking insights into the role of the vagus nerve in regulating inflammation.

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Listen, Learn, Earn CE: Explore the Latest Healthcare Insights in Northwest NC

Aug 4, 2025 11:28:43 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Healthcare Insights, podcast

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Beyond Skincare: Podcast on Inflammaging, Light Therapy, and Grounding

Jun 26, 2025 10:40:18 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in online learning, dermatology, podcast, aging

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Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu is an immunologist and molecular medicine researcher, and the Chief Scientific Officer and CEO of Aveseena. Dr. "Ebru" discusses "inflammaging," a condition where inflammation and premature aging occur simultaneously, triggered by factors such as stress, diet, and harsh skincare practices. She elaborates on how environmental aggressors, including certain endocrine disruptors found in plastics, can mimic hormonal effects and disrupt the body's systems, emphasizing the importance of storing food in glass containers and avoiding plastic bottles left in heat. The conversation also covers the dangers of topical estrogen in skincare without medical supervision, contrasting it with physician-monitored hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Ebru highlights the skin's role as the first line of immune defense, protected by its microbiome and immune system. She explains that while acute inflammation is beneficial, chronic low-grade inflammation (inflammaging) is undesirable. The discussion also touches on the balanced approach to sun exposure for Vitamin D synthesis, recommending early morning or evening sunlight with SPF for protection, and the benefits of red light therapy for skin health. Finally, she validates the scientific basis of grounding, explaining that the human body is an open system that reacts to environmental energies. 

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Migraine Headache and the Mind-Body Connection

Jun 18, 2025 7:21:23 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in treatment, mindfulness, headache, pain management

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Can those suffering from migraine get relief without medication? Find out in episode 116 of the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina!

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Now with 1hr CE Credit! Addressing Mental Health in Primary Care with the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)

Jun 17, 2025 9:03:55 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in mental health, behavioral health, Pediatrics, podcast, collaborative care

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On the most recent episode of the Northwest AHEC Healthcare Insights podcast, host Andrew Brewer speaks with Dr. Gretchen Hoyle. And, you can now earn 1 hour of CE credit after listening!

Dr. Hoyle returns to provide a post-launch update of implementing a collaborative care management model (CoCM) in primary care practice in a large health system. The model provides continuity of care for chronic conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Learn how CoCM operates and insights on transforming care practices with a behavioral care manager, data registry, EHR workflows, and billing.

According to Dr. Hoyle, "This model allows us as pediatricians to use a team based approach for pediatric patients with mental health issues." Members of the CoCM team include the primary care provider who makes a diagnosis and referral, a psychiatric consultant who provides subspecialist level expertise and advice, and the behavioral health care manager (BHCM) who interacts most closely with the patient and their family. Dr. Hoyle finds it is the BHCM that is the "hero" of the CoCM team!

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the functions of each member of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Team.
  • Describe how mental health symptoms are measured and tracked in the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model.

Register for CE Credit here: https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/75184

View a complete list of current episodes in the Podcast CE Learning series here: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/podcastCE

Check out the latest episode of NW AHEC Healthcare Insights podcast!

 

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Supporting the Unsheltered in Burke County, NC

May 27, 2025 9:46:34 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in mental health, Substance Use, human service, addiction, volunteering, communication, crisis, homeless, unsheltered

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In this episode of the Healthcare Insights podcast, you will hear the ground level experiences of two wonderful humans working directly with the unsheltered in Burke County, NC. Alice Horton, Director of the Burke United Christian Ministries and Karen Russell, Director of the HOPE Center share their stories of outreach and the importance of meeting people where they are.

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Insights on Headaches and Headache Treatments

Feb 21, 2025 10:05:23 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in learning, Wellness, Healthcare Insights, Medicine, stress, research, trauma, treatment, online learning, neuro, integrated care, patient care, access, medications, Medication assisted treatment, healthcare, headache

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Two recent guests on our Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast share their expertise, experience, and insights into headaches and headache research and treatment.

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Headaches, Healthcare Payments, Long-term Care, Free Clinics, and Dreaming Big

Feb 4, 2025 2:06:33 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in learning, Healthcare Insights, treatment, online learning, podcast, healthcare

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What do headaches, healthcare payments, long-term care, free clinics, and dreaming big have in common? They are all topics of recent episodes on the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast.

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