Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team explore Mobile Screening Innovation and MammoLink with Dr. Ryan Polselli.

Dr. Ryan Polselli – Founder and CEO of MammoLink – is a fellowship-trained breast radiologist who left the traditional hospital system to reimagine breast cancer screening through mobile imaging. Under his leadership, MammoLink has rapidly grown across Florida, providing more than 55,000 screenings through its fleet of mobile imaging units while partnering with employers including Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and Royal Caribbean. Dr. Polselli also developed RAIN (Real-Time AI Navigation), an artificial intelligence system designed to enhance breast imaging services, and leads the Think Pink Project, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to breast cancer screening in underserved communities.

Learn more about Dr. Polselli and MammoLink at https://www.mammolink.com

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, & the Health Chatter team chat with Dr. Stephanie Hooker on the psychological determinants of health behaviors.

Dr. Stephanie Hooker is a Senior Research Investigator in behavioral and clinical health research at HealthPartners Institute and an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her work focuses on psychosocial factors that influence health behaviors and chronic disease outcomes, with particular emphasis on meaning and purpose in life, patient engagement, and intervention development. She collaborates across health systems to design, evaluate, and translate evidence-based behavioral interventions into real-world care.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, & the Health Chatter team chat with Kenneth (Ken) Bence on disabilities research, policy, and health.

Kenneth Bence, MHA, MBA – Director of Research, Analysis and Policy for the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM) – leads research and policy efforts that support advocacy for home and community-based services for people living with disabilities. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, public health, and nonprofit leadership, Kenneth brings extensive expertise in health policy, data analysis, and community health improvement.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team welcome Dr. Ronda Chakolis-Hassan and Dr. Robin Austin for a conversation on Health Information and Artificial Intelligence and the ongoing interdisciplinary work at the University of Minnesota merging health informatics, population health, and AI.

Dr. Ronda Chakolis-Hassan, President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, has experience spanning Pharmacy Benefit Management, Medication Therapy Management, and public health, her work focuses on improving medication access, advancing healthcare policy, and combining pharmacy practice with public health to improve health outcomes.

Dr. Robin Austin, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Director of the Center for Nursing Informatics, and Specialty Coordinator for the Nursing Informatics Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, is a leader in health informatics research. Her work explores how technology can support whole-person health, empower patients, and advance person-centered care.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team have a cross-generational discussion on longevity and what it means to live a longer, healthier life.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with Mark Meier, Executive Director and Founder of Face It Foundation, about the growing epidemic of male loneliness, mental health, and the importance of connection and vulnerability among men.

Mark Meier, MSW, LICSW, is the Executive Director and Founder of Face It Foundation, a Minnesota-based nonprofit focused on peer support and connection for men. Over the past 15+ years, Mark has worked to create spaces where men can have honest conversations about mental health, relationships, isolation, and struggle. He has taught in both the School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota and has delivered more than 400 presentations across the United States on mental health, peer support, vulnerability, and human connection.

To learn more about Mark's great work and Face It Foundation visit https://www.faceitfoundation.org

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with John Holien, founder and Chief Holistic Officer of Grateful Mind Foundation, about addiction recovery, healing, and the power of mindfulness-driven community support.

John Holien is a wellness advocate and founder dedicated to expanding access to meditation, breathwork, yoga, and gratitude practices for individuals navigating recovery, burnout, and life transitions. Through Grateful Mind Foundation, he works to create meaningful opportunities for personal healing while empowering individuals to serve their communities through holistic education and outreach.

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Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with Dr. Archelle Georgiou, physician, healthcare executive, and nationally recognized health media expert, about prior authorizations, patient advocacy, and navigating today’s complex healthcare system.

Dr. Georgiou brings more than three decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, managed care, healthcare innovation, executive leadership, and public health communication. With senior leadership roles at major healthcare organizations, extensive board service, and over 2,000 health media segments translating medical complexity for the public, she offers a uniquely comprehensive perspective on how patients can better understand healthcare systems, make informed medical decisions, and advocate for the care they need. Her work as a physician, author, media expert, and healthcare strategist has made her a leading voice in empowering individuals to take control of their health journeys.

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