HealthFirst Talks – HealthFirst

Why Dentists Should Be Concerned about Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance

On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, host Dr. Don Cohen, Chief Clinical Officer, HealthFirst, talked with a panel about the concern of superbugs and antibiotic resistance in dentistry. The panel included Dr. Fiona Collins, General Dentist and infection control expert, Dr. Scott Cohen, family physician and clinical informaticist, Dr. Heather Ferrarese, a clinical pharmacist with…

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Shining a Light on UV Disinfection

Ultraviolet, more commonly referred to as simply UV, light is gaining popularity as an additional measure offices and schools can take to effectively control and prevent infection indoors in the era of the novel coronavirus. Dr. Fiona Collins and Dr. Scott Cohen of the HealthFirst Medical Advisory Board joined the HealthFirst podcast to outline the…

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Methods for Safeguarding the Air We Breathe, Part 2

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust air quality into the spotlight, particularly in the spaces we inhabit most, such as our homes, workplaces, schools and more – and Dr. Scott A. Cohen of the Bassett Healthcare Network and infection prevention specialist Dr. Fiona Collins are back with another look at how we can go about safeguarding…

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HealthFirst Talks: Safeguarding Our Air against Viruses and other Pathogens

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust air quality into the spotlight, particularly in the spaces we inhabit most, such as our homes, workplaces, schools and more. Fortunately, there are lines of defense against airborne viruses and pathogens. To explore those solutions, Dr. Scott A. Cohen of Bassett Healthcare Network and infection prevention specialist Dr. Fiona…

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HealthFirst Talks: COVID-19 Trends: Facts, Misinformation and Late-Breaking News

With vaccines rolling out around the globe, the “end” of the COVID-19 pandemic may be in sight – but there are still plenty of hot topics to tackle in exploring how the world has responded and shifted in the wake of this uncertain era. On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, Dr. Scott A. Cohen of…

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HealthFirst Talks: COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Should Know

After nearly a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approved two vaccines. There are lots of questions about how they work and if they are safe. Discussing these topics day are Dr. Scott Cohen, Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance Improvement Officer for Bassett Healthcare Network, and Dr. Fiona Collins,…

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HealthFirst Talks: COVID-19 Updates and Influenza Trends

With COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations rising, what role will influenza play this season? Will all the extra precautions reduce flu numbers? And how is the story of COVID-19 and the flu playing out in practices? Answering these questions and more are three medical experts: Dr. Scott Cohen, Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance…

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Safer Cities: How Milestone and Axis are Shaping Urban Safety
Safer Cities: How Milestone and Axis are Shaping Urban Safety
November 10, 2025

In the latest episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by two public safety veterans—Chris Shearer from Milestone Systems and Dean Cunningham from Axis Communications—to explore how technology is transforming the future of urban safety. With decades of combined experience in law enforcement, Chris and Dean now help cities harness video,…

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From SEO to GEO: How LLMs Are Changing Brand Discovery
November 10, 2025

This episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast features Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, a strategic partner to marketing leaders adopting AI responsibly. Aby is joined by Todd Sawicki, CEO and co-founder of Gumshoe, an emerging platform built to help brands understand what large language models (LLMs) think about them and how to act on…

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How BMS CAT Restored a Hotel After a 2-Alarm Fire
How BMS CAT Restored a Hotel After a 2-Alarm Fire
November 5, 2025

When a two-alarm fire broke out at a large hotel, swift action was critical to minimizing damage and disruption. BMS CAT responded in under 45 minutes, arriving on-site to assess the situation and begin stabilizing the property. This immediate response helped protect the building from further loss. That same night, the local BMS CAT…

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From Deloitte to Startup CEO: Johnnie Akin on Risk, Faith, and Reinvention
November 5, 2025

Success today looks different—defined less by stability and more by the freedom to adapt and evolve. Professionals across industries are reimagining their careers, moving away from predictable ladders toward paths that reflect purpose and balance. What once meant climbing steadily toward partnership or promotion now often means taking bold pivots or pursuing second acts…

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Exploring the Different COVID Tests
December 23, 2020

On this episode of HealthFirst Talks, host Grace Huang welcomes two medical expert guests to discuss the different COVID-19 tests, their efficacy, and what test to use in different scenarios. Those guests are Dr. Scott Cohen, Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Performance Improvement Officer for Bassett Healthcare Network, and Dr. Fiona Collins, dentist and…

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What Emergencies Happen in Dental Offices And How To Prevent Them
March 5, 2020

Visits to the dentist’s office are already stressful enough, without considering the emergencies that can and do happen in routine dental procedures. Allergic reactions, fainting, asthma attacks, and even heart attacks are not entirely uncommon, explains guest Damon Matlon, Product Manager for HealthFirst. Marketscale’s Healthcare Podcast explores how dental offices prepare for these emergencies…

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It’s Time to Make Life-Saving Crash Carts More Available, Easier to Use
September 27, 2019

On today’s episode of the Healthcare podcast brought to you by Marketscale, host Sean Heath is getting a crash course on medical crash carts from HealthFirst’s marketing and product manager Lynda Goodrich. Since 1971, Washington-based HealthFirst has been providing dental and medical offices cost-effective solutions for medical emergency preparedness, infection control, medical waste, and…

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