EP 12 - Penelope And The Power of Prevention

This episode of THE BRIDGE continues the conversation between Pavlina Walter and returning guest Miloš Tkáčik, diving deeper into Penelope, a human-centered digital health project designed to protect pregnant women with high-risk hypertension. Building on their previous discussion, they explore clinical studies across multiple hospitals, real-time monitoring, and how lowering stress improves outcomes for mothers and babies. From Europe to future global expansion, this episode highlights why prevention must be evidence-based and human-first. Subscribe for ongoing conversations connecting healthcare, technology, and real-world impact. Prevention works when trust leads innovation. Timecode: 00:00 Introduction to the Penelope Project 00:21 The Need for a Special App for Pregnant Women 00:40 Collaboration with Humberg Hospital 01:16 Features of the Penelope App 02:41 Pilot Phase and Expansion 03:48 Challenges in Ensuring Compliance 06:33 Global Expansion and African Initiatives 07:22 Future Goals and Aspirations 07:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links: Pavlina Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlinawalter/ Website: PavlinaWalter.com Guests: Miloš Tkáčik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkacik/