For episode 6, we are joined by Becky and Josh Halon. In July of 2010, what started off as a normal day for the parents of three, quickly changed life for Becky in an instant. Just before bed, after telling Josh the words “I love you”, Becky collapsed on the bathroom floor. Josh describes hearing agonal breathing from his wife and knew this was not a good sign. He jumped up to find his wife on the bathroom floor. Josh, who at the time was the Director of Cardiac Services at IU Health, sprang into action immediately starting CPR. After a few minutes, he realizes she is not coming back. Paramedics tried all lifesaving measures at their home without success so she was transported to IU West. After 72 minutes of preforming CPR, Josh recalled the doctor looking at the monitor, looking at Becky, and looking back up at him. At that point he knew they wanted to stop care on his wife. The odds were not in their favor, as after 3 to 4 minutes without proper oxygen, the survival rate is not good. At that point Josh stated CPR would continue all night, even if that meant him preforming it himself and moments later, after advocating for his wife, there was some cardiac activity.

Join us in sharing this riveting story of compassion, faith, and triumph. Listen to the story that resulted in resulting in a lengthy ICU stay, rehabilitation and the need to re-learn how to talk, walk, drive and more. Becky and Josh’s story is a very touching and heartwarming story that shows miracles happen every day, as well as highlights some of the care she received at IU Health.

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Dr. Alvaro Tori, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics has been with IUH and IU School of Medicine since 2007. Originally from Lima, Peru born and raised, Dr. Tori came to Indiana after applying for different medical schools in search of different ways to approach medicine with his pediatric residency. Dr. Tori joins us to discuss a topic that everyone can relate to, bias. Bias is defined as mental associations without awareness, intention, or control and judgement without objective information, based on our personal experiences. Biases are something we can all relate to and have experienced before. With the number of daily decisions, we are faced with, it can be hard for us to be consciously aware of why we are making the choices that we make. Dr. Tori explains how the faster we make decisions and run through the day, the more likely it is to have our biases get in the way of how and why we make the decisions we make. This can ultimately affect people in a positive or negative way, but most likely in a negative way that affects marginalized identities. Join us as Dr. Tori details how personal bias can affect our work with education, clinical care, research, etc. in both personal and professional life. Come together, reflect, and learn about identifying and addressing potential biases in healthcare and daily life. To receive 1.2 contact hour of continuing education for this episode, you must listen to the episode and complete the evaluation linked or at the bottom of the SharePoint site.

Xiomara Amaya has been described as a ray of light, a team lead with Environmental Services in the Emergency Department. She is an integral part of the team and has been with IU Health for 10 years. Born in Honduras to a family of five, Xiomara joins us to discuss her transition to the United States at 22 years old.  The challenging decision to leave everything behind in hopes of living out her dreams in the US. Through all the challenges and adversities, from New York to Indiana, Xiomara remains grateful and thankful. She chronicles her journey from a one-bedroom apartment with family, to living out her dream in Indiana and thanks friends and family, both new and old, who helped along the way. She credits those gestures for being the reason she helps and does as much as she can to help others daily. From coworkers to friends, she is always willing to lend a helping hand, stating it takes her back to when she was in need and others helped her. Xiomara’s story really looks at how compassion, purpose, and teamwork can help you obtain your goals, and shows how values are lived out daily at IU Health. Click below for the Continuing Education Survey.

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Former IU Health nursing leader, Jenn Nolan, MBA, BSN, RN-CEN, shares her journey to becoming a domestic violence survivor.  She shares how even in her most isolated days, her colleagues and leader at IU Health played a huge role in her seeking help.  In this episode, you will learn about resources within IU Health and the state of Indiana that support those experiencing domestic violence.  We also discuss the importance of psychologically safe teams and how they make such a positive impact on individuals' overall well-being.

Renee Jones, BSN, RN is an IU Health resource nurse who is loved by her peers, patients, and family.  Renee shares what it’s like to provide care to patients on units at IU Health and then go home and take care of her daughter, who has had a life full of health issues.  We ask Renee about her “secret” to staying the course, remaining positive, and providing compassionate care at home and at work.  Renee fills us in on how important advocacy is when it comes to being a nurse and a mom.  Renee’s motto is “If you think negative, negative things are going to happen.  But if you think positive, positive things are going to happen.”  Renee’s story will make you reflect on your life and how you handle adversity. To receive 1 contact hour of continuing education for this episode, you must listen to the episode and complete the evaluation linked or at the bottom of the SharePoint site. Click Here for Continuing Education Survey

​​​​​​​Tim Broach, MD and Jessica Vickery, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC join us this episode to discuss how every healthcare employee is an important part of the palliative care team.  They inspire us to find the value of silence and being present to create an empathetic and supportive environment for our patients and their families.  This episode explores steps we can take to avoid compassion fatigue but instead make end of life care the most rewarding parts of our job. To receive 1.1 contact hours of continuing education for this episode, you must listen to the episode and complete the evaluation linked or at the bottom of the SharePoint site.  Click Here for Continuing Education Survey​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​This brief episode of Pull up a Chair and Share will introduce you to co-hosts, Tai Oliver, MSN, RN and Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, ACNS-BC and provide insight to what to expect as a listener of each episode.  If you are interested in hearing about your amazing Indiana University Health colleagues and the inspiring lives they’re living at work and in our communities, this podcast is for you.  This episode is not eligible for continuing education.