Speaker, Health Care Expert, Author, Medical Journalist
Experience
Kevin served 23 years as an ER physician and, for the last 25 years serves as the Chief Medical officer for the Cardinal Health and the Texas Instruments corporations. He has also served as an adjunct Professor at University of Florida College of Medicine for many years.
Award Winning Medical Journalist
Dr. Soden is an Emmy, Telly, and International Freddie Award-winning medical journalist for more than 30 years, and has served as the host of Healthline, a daily half-hour medical show on the Retirement Living Network. He was a National Medical Reporter for NBC News Channel and has also appeared regularly on NBC's Today Show. Dr. Soden's documentary, Polio Revisited won the TV category for the 2008 Awards in Excellence in Health Care Journalism from the Association of Health Care Journalists. The hour-long documentary was a product of RLTV’s award-winning Healthline series focusing on the Post Polio Syndrome.
Author and Lecturer
In 2003, Kevin published "The Art of Medicine: What Every Doctor and Patient Should Know", a critically acclaimed book focusing on doctor-patient communications and how to improve the doctor-patient relationship. He is also the primary author of a consumer medical book "Special Treatment: How to Get the High-Quality Care Your Doctor Gets" published in September, 2003. He is also a contributing author to the recently published "A Practical Approach to Occupational and Environmental Medicine" and to "Physician Leaders: Who, How and Why Now?"
Sample Lecture Topics
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Laughing Your Way to a Happier and Healthier You
Stress is a normal part of everyone’s life be it from home, job, health issues, relationships, or world tensions. Discover why laughter is one of our most important but underutilized coping tools that we possess. Learn how to find the humor in the world around us and why it’s so important to do so. With the help of some funny videos, this talk is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and leave you laughing.
Medical Myths-What You Don't Know Could Kill You
In this fun interactive lecture, you will explore some of the truths and falsehoods of various medical myths. Learn the facts behind some of today’s medical myths. You will test your knowledge on a variety of common medical topics and if you’re not careful, what you don’t know, just might kill you. Are you up to the challenge?
Medical News You Can Use
New research constantly challenges previous medical dogma. What should we believe? Explore the latest research on weight loss medicines, strokes, colon cancer, shingles, anesthesia and much more. Some of the most important controversies in medicine will be explored, including the pros and cons of using “Dr.Google” and where to find the best medical information on the Internet.
Aging with Style and Grace-Keeping Dementia Away
Growing old is inevitable and definitely not for sissies, but we can delay the ravages of time and reduce our risk of dementia. Learn the essential steps for living our extra years healthier while enjoying them more. Learn about the “fountain of youth” to help delay dementia and keeping your brain functioning at its best for as long as possible. An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure in this case.
Raves and Reviews
"He had all our employees laughing from start to finish while giving an inspirational message they won't soon forget. He exceeded our wildest dreams."Judy Garrett, Syngenta
"The best speaker and programs we've had in 17 years of visiting professors. Dr. Soden's workshop on Communication Skills was the most memorable and innovative workshop I've ever attended in the VP series."Dr. Matthew Alexander, Carolinas Medical Center.
"I do not think that we have ever had an AOA visiting professor who has brought to us such a well-rounded, diverse, and high quality visit that touched so much on the meaning of what it is to be a physician. I have never seen anyone do a better job of demonstrating the importance of humor as a component of mental health and wellbeing. You held the attention of a large auditorium of people and equally engaged the attention and participation of students and faculty in small group settings."Dr. Patrick Ober, Associate Dean for Education, Wake Forest School of Medicine
"Thank you for the fun and humor you bring to the talks and to the guests. Evaluations mentioned terms like engaging, knowledgeable and approachable. It was a pleasure working with you."
Russ Thomas Grieve, Cruise Director, Crystal Cruises
"I have attended graduation speeches for 30 years and I don't believe that I've heard a more composed, succinct and motivating speech in all these years. Your message was true, concise and clear. One of the highlights of the talk were the witticisms you interspersed throughout and that brought open laughter from the audience."Associate Dean J. Patrick O'Leary, MD, LSU School of Medicine
"The words "dynamic" and "energizing" were descriptors used by attendees to rate your presentation. Several people picked your talk as the highlight of the conference. Many attendees also made a point of noting on their evaluations that they would definitely recommend you as a future guest speaker."Dr. Deborah McPherson, American Academy of Family Physicians
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