In the first episode, you will find out who is behind the podcast, which people it is aimed at, and which topics will be the subject of the discussion.

In the second episode, we discuss the specialty of General Practice/ Family Medicine and the possibilities it offers for education, research, and work in Greece and abroad, as well as the role of the General Practice/ Family Medicine physician in the national health system.
A discussion with Manolis Smyrnakis, Giannis Galiotos, and Katerina Bourtzinakou. Hosted by Eva Savvidou.

In the third episode, we discuss the epidemiology of seasonal flu in Greece, the available flu vaccines, the importance of vaccinating health professionals and vulnerable groups, and strategies to increase vaccination coverage.
Guests: Magda Gavana, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Medicine, and Health Services Research, and Epidemiologist; and Manolis Smyrnakis, Associate Professor of Primary Health Care and Medical Education and Member of the National Vaccination Committee. Hosted by Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos and Eva Savvidou.

In the fourth episode, we discuss disability, the accessibility of health services, and the role of health professionals and PHC in highlighting disability and treating disabled people without stereotypes and with more respect.
Guests: Lina Kalle, Trainer in Mobility, Orientation, and Daily Living Skills for Individuals with Visual Impairment; and Panagiotis Tsalis, Civil Engineer specializing in accessibility, both members of Accessibe Limitless Living. Hosted by Eva Savvidou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos.

In the fifth episode we discuss, while virtually travelling to Bolivia, the opportunity provided to medical residents to complete a part of their residency in a foreign country, while maintaining their position in Greece, and to recognize this time as part of their official training.
Guest: Michalis Terzakis, Resident Doctor in General/Family Medicine, MSc in Public Health - Health Policy, who completed part of his specialization in Bolivia. He discusses with Vangelis Arvanitakis and Eva Savvidou.

In the sixth episode we discuss planetary health and the multiple impacts of climate change on human health, explore ways to promote our health and mitigate climate change, and reflect on our role as health professionals.
A discussion between Eva Savvidou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos.

In the seventh episode, we discuss breast cancer from the perspective of the national association 'Alma Zois.' We explore the role of healthcare professionals and the position of Primary Health Care in prevention, early diagnosis, and monitoring.
Guest: Marousa Protopapadaki, Vice President of Alma Zois Thessaloniki. She discusses with Katerina Bourtzinakou.

In the eighth episode, we discuss diabetes mellitus and the latest developments in its pharmacological treatment, the importance of dietary measures and preventive examinations, and the role of Primary Health Care in the prevention and treatment of the disease.
Guest: Aris Liakos, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Evidence-Based Medicine, working at the Diabetology Center of the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic at Hippocrates Hospital of Thessaloniki. He discusses with Vangelis Arvanitakis.

In the ninth episode, we explore the cinematic arts and narrative medicine as methods of education for healthcare professionals and we discuss how they can be integrated into educational programs, exploring relevant initiatives at the Faculty of Medicine, AUTh.
Guest: Marientina Gotsi, Professor of Cinematic Arts Practice at the University of Southern California and Visiting Professor at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She discusses with Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the tenth episode, we discuss obesity as a disease and the way in which the primary healthcare physician can approach, diagnose, inform, and mobilize individuals living with obesity.
Guest: Despoina Vasilakou, Internist and Clinical Dietitian, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Ippokrateio". She discusses with Manolis Smyrnakis and Giannis Galiotos.

This episode was part of the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival!

In the eleventh episode, we discuss happiness: what it is, what influences people's levels of happiness, and how individuals can feel happier.
A discussion between Eva Savvidou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos.

In the twelfth episode, we discuss the guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of osteoporosis, aiming to provide a helpful resource for healthcare professionals.
Guest: Aristofanis Paganas, General Practice / Family Medicine Physician at the Litochoro Health Center. He discusses with Georgia Dimitriadou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos.

In the thirteenth episode, we delve into the discussion of cancer screening and talk about its usefulness, available methods for its implementation, and the characteristics that make up an organized screening program.
A discussion between Giannis Galiotos, Eva Savvidou, Ilias Chatzitheofanous, and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the fourteenth episode, we discuss the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in accessing health services, the consequences this has on their health outcomes, and what we as PHC professionals can do about it.
Guest: Ilias Pagkozidis, Resident Doctor in General Practice / Family Medicine at the  General Hospital of Athens "Ippokrateio", MSc in Social-Preventive Medicine and Quality in Health Care. He discusses with Eva Savvidou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos.

In the fifteenth episode, we discuss the risk factors for breast cancer, its primary and secondary prevention, the methods of its detection, the screening recommendations, and we analyze clinical scenarios of breast cancer investigation.
A discussion between Giannis Galiotos, Katerina Metochianaki, Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos, and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the sixteenth episode, we discuss the health challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers and the obstacles they encounter in accessing health services, the role of the state, and the role of primary health care professionals.
Guest: Apostolos Veizis, Physician and Executive Director of INTERSOS Hellas, member of multiple emergency missions, program manager for Doctors Without Borders and Doctors of the World, consultant for the World Health Organization and the International Organization for Migration, and member of the advisory board of the Lancet Migration European Regional Hub and the Dermatology Working Group for Migrant Health at the International Foundation for Dermatology. He discusses with Eva Savvidou, Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos, and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the seventeenth episode, we discuss the fundamental principles and history of Primary Health Care, which is a key thematic focus of our podcast, starting from the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978 and extending the discussion to the current Greek reality.
Guest: Alexios Benos, Emeritus Professor of Primary Health Care and Social Medicine, and one of the pioneers of Primary Health Care in Greece. He discusses with Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos and Eva Savvidou.

In the eighteenth episode, we discuss alcohol use disorder, the role of primary health care in early detection and intervention, the processes and tools for identifying alcohol misuse, and methods for intervention and motivating individuals to reduce and cease alcohol use.
Guest: Evangelos Grinakis, Psychiatrist and Scientific Associate at the Alcohol Clinic of the University General Hospital of Heraklion. He discusses with Eva Savvidou, Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos, and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the twentieth episode, we discuss blood donation, the process, the needs, the challenges caused by blood supply shortages, and the role of primary healthcare professionals in promoting the idea and importance of voluntary blood donation.
Guests: Despoina Adamidou, Hematologist and Director at the Blood Donation Center of Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki; Elli Ntinopoulou, Internist and Director at the Blood Center of AHEPA University General Hospital. Hosted by Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the twenty-first episode, we discuss cervical cancer, current epidemiological data in Greece and globally, risk factors with an emphasis on HPV infection, prevention measures, early detection and diagnosis methods, monitoring guidelines, and the cervical cancer screening program in Greece.
A discussion between Giannis Galiotos, Sophia Tzila, and Stella Lianou.

In the twenty-second episode, we discuss the importance of sexual and reproductive health and the necessity of integrating this topic into routine history-taking and communication between healthcare professionals and the individuals or patients they care for. In the first part of the episode, we introduce the U.S. CDC’s 5Ps sexual history-taking guide. Then, we have a conversation with a Midwife, a Gynecologist, and a General/Family Physician about the guide’s use in daily practice in primary healthcare, its adaptation for different population groups, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and healthcare professional training.
In the first part of the episode, the discussion is led by Eva Savvidou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos. In the second part, we welcome Vikentia Charizopoulou, Midwife and Assistant Professor at the Department of Midwifery at the University of West Attica; Kimon Chatzistamatiou, Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Lecturer in Obstetrics-Gynecology at the Medical School AUTh; and Manolis Smyrnakis, General/Family Physician and Associate Professor of Primary Healthcare - Medical Education at the Medical School AUTh.

In the twenty-fourth episode, we discuss adolescence and the importance of communication between healthcare professionals and teenagers. We explore the basic principles of communicating with adolescents, with an emphasis on confidentiality and privacy, and we break down the HEEADSSS psychosocial interview tool with questions and examples.
Guest: Eleni Kotanidou, Pediatrician and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She discusses with Eva Savvidou.

In the twenty-fifth episode, we discuss Primary Health Care in remote and isolated areas, with a focus on the island regions of our country, and we present the reality in areas where access to health services is more difficult. We analyze the inequalities experienced by populations in these regions, the challenges and advantages of living/working in an island the gaps in the Health System, and the difficulties faced by Health Professionals working in underserved areas. We comment on the measures currently in place in our country to address existing issues and propose new, evidence-based measures inspired by international experience to strengthen Primary Health Care in these regions.
Guest: Anna-Maria Kefala, General/Family Physician at the hospital/health center of Naxos; MSc Public Health and Health Policy. She discusses with Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos, Persefoni Katrana, and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the twenty-sixth episode, we discuss the role of midwives in Primary Health Care (PHC), inspired by the International Day of the Midwife (May 5). Starting the conversation with the education and areas of work of midwives, we talk about their contribution to prevention and health promotion, with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and the collaboration between midwives and other PHC professionals. We highlight the challenges midwives face and the importance of continuous education and training, and we present innovative practices and methods that the state can adopt to strengthen the role of midwives in the Greek healthcare system. We emphasize the benefits for families and communities when the role of midwives in PHC is reinforced.
Guests: Angeliki Antonakou, Midwife, Associate Professor of Midwifery and Chair of the Department of Midwifery at the International Hellenic University, and President of the Hellenic Psychoprophylaxis Society; Maria Bouroutzoglou, Midwife and Lecturer of Practice at the Department of Midwifery at the International Hellenic University; and Vikentia Charizopoulou, Midwife, Assistant Professor at the Department of Midwifery at the University of West Attica and former Coordinator of the Midwives Network of the 3rd Regional Health Authority (YPE). They discuss with Eva Savvidou and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the twenty-seventh episode, we discuss the most common arrhythmia encountered in Primary Health Care: Atrial Fibrillation. We explore how it is caused, the symptoms and complications it may produce, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be managed at the level of a Health Center or Regional Clinic. We address common questions raised by Primary Health Care professionals regarding diagnostic tools, risk assessment instruments, and both electrical and pharmaceutical management of Atrial Fibrillation, based on the latest guidelines and major international studies in the field.
Guest: Panagiotis Stachteas, Cardiology Resident at Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, MSc in Primary Health Care, and PhD Candidate at the School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). He discusses with Zoi Kotsogiannidou and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos.

In the twenty-eighth episode we discuss about the addiction to social media, its symptoms and how we can distinguish it from the healthy use of social media, its causes and effects, the role of health professionals as well as what we can do to prevent the addiction and to limit the use of social networks.
Guest: Andreas Meditskos, Sociologist and Scientific Director of the Prevention Center for Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health of Eastern Thessaloniki "ELPIDA". He discusses with Eva Savvidou and Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the twenty-ninth episode we discuss about the clinical role of pharmacists in PHC (Primary Health Care) with emphasis on pharmaceutical services, on collaborative practice between doctors and pharmacists and the interdisciplinary collaboration in PHC.
Guest: Aliki Peletidi, Clinical Pharmacist, PhD in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Program Coordinator of Pharmacy, Department of Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Instructor of Internship in the Department of Pharmacy of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Academic Collaborator at Kingston University and Academic Coordinator at the Federation of Cooperated Pharmacists of Greece. She discusses with Manolis Smyrnakis.

In the thirtieth episode, we discuss colorectal cancer. We present current epidemiological data from Greece and around the world, discuss risk factors, analyze preventive measures, early detection and diagnostic methods, and follow-up recommendations. We also refer to the national colorectal cancer screening program in our country.
A discussion between Zoe Kotsogiannidou, Sofia Tzila, and Eva Savvidou.