Episodes

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos talk COVID neologisms and reminisce about 80s TV. They also break down the latest travel restrictions due to the new Omicron variant and the latest Sermo poll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I talk to health marketing and digital health strategist Amy West. Amy is the Head of US Digital Transformation and Innovation at Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical company that specializes in diabetes medications and devices. At Novo Nordisk, Amy makes sure patient experiences drive medical innovation. Amy was listed as one of the Medical Marketing & Media Top 40 Healthcare Transformers in 2018. And she’s still the head of her class! Amy talks about innovation, empathy, and creative problem s...

In celebration of World AIDS Day 2021, Matthew Zachary and guest co-host Elura Nanos welcome Krishna Stone, director of community relations for Gay Men’s Health Crisis, and Damon Jacobs, New York-based licensed therapist and HIV/AIDS activist. They discuss early HIV/AIDS activism, the latest scientific advancements, and what we can all do to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The theme for the WAD 2021 observance is “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.” World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. For more about WAD, visit https://www.hiv.gov.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I talk to multimedia guru and patient influencer Kathy Reagan Young. She’s been blogging since before that was a word. She’s a video producer. And she hosts an amazing podcast called FUMS, an acronym for Fuck You Multiple Sclerosis. And yes swearing like a sailor is also in her toolkit. When Kathy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis she didn’t let that stop her from being the badass that she is. Instead, she took to the web and started an online MS support community. And she launched the FUMS podcast - a new addition to the OffScrip Health network. Kathy talks about all that as well as the psychedelic effects of Amazonian frog venom and the physics behind ’80s hair.For more on Kathy’s podcast, visit FUMSnow.com. And for information on us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Matthew Zachary, Elura Nanos, and guest Amanda Ferraro discuss what they are thankful for, what they’ll be eating on Thanksgiving day, and how to avoid contracting COVID-19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Ferraro is the Iron Woman of cancer survivorship. She’s endured a WTF whirlwind — double pneumonia, seven brain surgeries to treat a cyst on her cerebellum, hydrocephalus, appendicitis, acute myeloid leukemia, and various complications related to those illnesses. But Amanda lived to tell the tale. She started a blog called Cancer is an Asshole, which she expanded into a podcast. Amanda continues to share her story, advocates for patients and runs a nonprofit, all while fighting chronic health problems and being a mom.And for information on us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss an unexpected Twitter feud about the COVID-19 vaccine. They also discuss scientific evidence that SARS-CoV-2 has been spreading explosively among our woodland friends across the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I talk to Melissa Boudreau, endometriosis advocate and the latest podcasting rockstar to join OffScrip Health. It took years of suffering the debilitating effects of endometriosis and a battery of unrelated tests before Melissa would finally get diagnosed with the disease. That’s because endometriosis isn’t talked about. Despite the fact that one in ten women have it, it takes an average of 7 to 10 years for most women to get diagnosed. Melissa is working to change that. She started the podcast "The Cycle" to get the conversation going and help endo patients share their stories.Listen to The Cycle. Endometriosis Podcast. And for information on us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For decades, the portrayal of cancer in movies and television was grim. If a character was diagnosed with cancer, it was a near certainty they'd be dead by the credits. But, like cancer treatment itself, Hollywood evolved, and many storylines about cancer became stories of survival. In this episode, we ask the question, "Who influences us and why?" From musicians to television stars, film producers to televised cancer screenings, when celebrities lend their voices to raising awareness and fundraising, that kind of star power can move mountains. Join us as we hear from voices such as actor Patrick Dempsey, StandUp2Cancer Co-Founders Katie Couric, Pam Williams, the late Laura Ziskin. Also appearing in this episode: Steven Hoffman (Professor of Global Health Law and Political Science at York University in Toronto, Canada,) Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov (Director of Internal Medicine for Cancer Survivors at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute,) Kami Kosenko (Professor of Communication at North Caro…

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Andrew MacDowell discuss scientists' predictions on the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about the U.S. opening its borders for international travel and Sermo poll on an unexpected COVID-19 treatment.

Matthew Zachary talks with digital evangelist Ritesh Patel, Senior Partner, Global Digital Health at FINN Partners about the intersection of healthcare and digital strategy, tools, platforms, and ecosystems.

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss the FDA’s authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 through 11. They also discuss some of China’s aggressive tactics used to eliminate COVID-19 in the country.

Today I talk to Allison Rosen, a science nerd, TikTok star, dance fanatic, and cancer survivor. Allison was diagnosed with Stage II colon cancer at age 32 and ever since has been using her personal experience as a cancer survivor and her training as a medical researcher to educate people about young adult cancer, including on TikTok.

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos dive into vaccine rates by zodiac sign, breakthrough COVID-19 deaths, and an unsettling supply chain disaster.

Today Koby and Hannah Greenzweig, a pair of twins in their tweens, wax about adolescence in the age of Covid. Hannah loves to draw and play with Baby Tristan, her toy dinosaur. Koby loves the Terminator but didn’t care much for his fourth-grade teacher. The Greenzweigs jam about everything from video games and middle-school bullies to doing your taxes. Believe me, these kids have a lot to say. That’s because they’re my children. For more information on us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss the most recent foods and goods that have been in short supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss one Miami School’s unusual vaccine mandate.

After beating cancer in her early twenties, Loren Brill wanted to eliminate processed foods from her diet. Unable to find great-tasting cookies made from clean ingredients, she developed her own and founded Sweet Loren's, which specializes in vegan cookie dough made with all-natural ingredients. On this week's show, Loren shares her experience with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, her interest in health foods, and her mission to prove that one can be good to their body without giving up the sweet things in life.

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss pandemic-driven sleep deprivation, new booster shots, and a new Texas mandate that stops vaccine mandates in their tracks.

Young adult cancer patients face a unique set of problems, but not so long ago they were a largely invisible and underserved community. On this episode we talk to mavericks of a new generation who fought to give young adults like them a voice.

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss Merck’s new COVID-19 antiviral pill, the beginning of the booster shot, and one national product shortage you didn’t see coming.

On this week's show: Liz Margolies, psychotherapist and Founder of the National LGBT Cancer Network, who discusses the LGBT community's disproportionate cancer burden, inequities in cancer treatment, and her organization's advocacy efforts.

On VAX ON, Matthew and Elura proudly welcome vaccine myth-buster Ms. Information and Krishna Stone (from Gay Men's Health Crisis) live in studio. These four powerhouse personalities get raw and honest about the crisis of our time, vaccine misinformation, COVID-19's impact on the LGBTQ community, and how the world's problems can be solved with Drag Queens.

Dr. Stephen Liu, Director of Thoracic Oncology at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center believes in biomarker testing. On this episode, Dr. Liu explains what biomarker testing is and why it should be a mandatory part of cancer care. The presenting sponsor for this episode is Elevation Oncology.

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss some effects of the pandemic on kids, ranging from the sad to the hopeful to the downright hilarious. Plus, our latest Sermoment!