Episode 18: What do vaping, incense, and long-COVID have in common? They can all impact your lungs in ways most people don’t consider.

In this episode of On Call, Off Script, lung experts from the Lung Center at Jackson Health System/ Miami Transplant Institute, an affiliation between Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System explore, explain, and debunk fascinating lung facts while also exposing the hidden dangers that can affect respiratory health.

You’ll learn how everyday habits and environmental exposures can influence long-term lung health, why all smokers should throw the vape and cigarettes away now, and what conditions are sending younger patients to pulmonologists.

Whether you’re curious about the science behind breathing or want practical tips to better protect your lungs, this episode delivers facts and expert insight you can apply in your daily life.

Guest Bios:

• Juan Fernandez Castillo, MD: Juan Fernandez Castillo is the medical director of transplant pulmonology at Miami Transplant Institute. He specializes in advanced lung disease, respiratory health, and lung transplantation. With experience treating complex lung conditions, Dr. Fernandez Castillo is passionate about educating patients and the medical community on preventative lung health, the benefits of transplant, and respiratory issues affecting younger populations.

• Raquel Avellar: Raquel Avellar is the nursing director of patient care for the Lung Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the ECMO program, and the donor desk, overseeing patient-centered respiratory and pulmonary care. With years of clinical leadership, Raquel brings practical insight on lifestyles choices, environmental exposures, and preventative care that can impact lung health across all ages.

Episode 17: Formula 1 is all about speed, precision, and split-second decisions. So is trauma care.

In this high-intensity episode of On Call, Off Script, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most complex medical operations in sports. As Formula 1 returns to Miami, the team at Jackson Health System’s Ryder Trauma Center isn’t just on standby. They’re building a fully operational trauma unit right at the track.

Host Ruelle Champion sits down with trauma surgeon Dr. Antonio Marttos and Ann Higgins, associate nurse manager at Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial, to break down what it really takes to prepare for an event where every second matters.

From replicating a Level 1 trauma center trackside to making life-or-death decisions in under five minutes, this episode explores how elite medicine mirrors elite racing.

You’ll hear how:

* A full trauma system is transported and rebuilt at the F1 track

* Medical teams train for high-speed, high-impact emergencies

* Real-time data like G-force impacts shapes clinical decisions

* A five-minute window can determine whether a driver returns to the race or is airlifted to the hospital

* Jackson helped raise the global standard for motorsports medical care

And beyond the adrenaline, you’ll get a rare look at the teamwork, trust, and preparation that power both the track and the trauma bay.

This isn’t just coverage. It’s a masterclass in readiness.

Guest Bios:

• Dr. Antonio Marttos, trauma surgeon, Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Jackson South Medical Center. A global leader in trauma care and motorsports medicine, Dr. Marttos shares how his passion for racing and medicine collided to help elevate safety standards in Formula 1 worldwide.

• Ann Higgins, associate nurse manager, Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Ann brings an inside look at the logistics, coordination, and execution required to transform a racetrack into a fully functioning trauma-ready environment.

Episode 16: The importance and value of organ donation takes center stage every April for Donate Life Month. It’s a time to spotlight the impact that being an organ donor can have on countless lives.

With thousands of patients on the transplant waitlist and the growing gap between supply and demand, understanding the truth behind organ donation is crucial. In this episode of On Call, Off Script, a Jackson Health System podcast, we hear from the experts at Miami Transplant Institute—a partnership between Jackson and UHealth—University of Miami Health System.

You’ll hear how organs are preserved and transported, the innovative technology that’s advancing transplant, and the waves of impact that just one donor can leave behind.

If you’re curious about what it takes to be an organ donor, our experts at Miami Transplant Institute share the profound meaning behind giving the gift of life.

Guest Bios:

• Rodrigo Vianna, MD, PhD: Rodrigo Vianna is the Director of Miami Transplant Institute and leads the liver, intestinal, and multi-visceral transplant program. He’s also a professor of clinical surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Vianna is an accomplished liver surgeon and a leader in transplant innovation like robotic kidney and kidney/pancreas surgery. His work pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in life-saving transplantation.
• Sean Chavis: Sean Chavis is an Organ Procurement and Placement Coordinator at Miami Transplant Institute’s donor desk. For nearly a decade, he’s played a critical role in coordinating organ offers, working closely with surgical teams, and transporting viable organs for transplantation. Chavis’ hands-on work ensures that the life-saving impact of organ donation is a seamless and impactful transfer to surgeons.