Episode 110: Transforming Maternal Healthcare Through Telemedicine, Trust, and Resilience

From escaping Communist Romania to pioneering telemedicine in maternal health, this story redefines what it means to lead with purpose. In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Luissa Kiprono, DO, MBS, MBA, FACOG, CEO Physician and Founder of World Gateway Perinatal Consultants and TeleMed MFM, as well as author of “Push, Then Breathe: Trauma, Triumph, and the Making of an American Doctor.” Dr. Kiprono shares her extraordinary path – from escaping Communist Romania to becoming an Air Force officer and a high-risk pregnancy specialist – and how she’s reshaping women’s health through virtual care. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Dr. Kiprono defines true resilience and how it shaped her life and leadership. The power of telemedicine to eliminate barriers to care for pregnant women in rural and underserved communities. How to rebuild trust between doctors and patients in the US. Tune in to hear how Dr. Luissa Kiprono is transforming both maternal care and the meaning of resilience for women everywhere. Links: Connect with Luissa Kiprono, DO, MBS, MBA, FACOG, and check out TeleMed MFM and her book Push, Then Breathe: Trauma, Triumph, and the Making of an American Doctor. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Check out BIO on the BAYOU happening RIGHT NOW in New Orleans! Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.