Season 3 - Episode 13 | Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam)

What does holistic healthcare truly mean, and how can it transform patient outcomes?

To wrap up our podcast Season 3 today, Dr. Ramesh meets with Dr. Huong Nguyen, a distinguished medical doctor and researcher from Vietnam, who shares her journey of blending Eastern tradition with modern Western medical practices to create a holistic approach to healthcare. With decades of research and practice, Dr. Huong offers profound insights into treating complex diseases such as Parkinson's and stroke, addressing not only the bio-medical, but also the mental, emotional and social aspects of a patient's well-being.

Dr. Huong’s philosophy extends beyond individual treatment to building sustainable healthcare communities. She speaks passionately about co-founding the Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, where she mentors students and integrates cutting-edge technology with Eastern wisdom. Her commitment to education, entrepreneurship and holistic healthcare underscores the importance of collaboration, both locally and internationally, to improve patient outcomes and advance medical research.

3 Key Insights from this Podcast:

1. Holistic Healthcare Redefined – Dr. Huong combines Eastern and Western approaches for more comprehensive treatment of complex diseases, as mental, emotional and social factors play critical roles in a patient’s overall well-being with optimised recovery process.
2. Empowering Future Generations – Mentoring students, young doctors and researchers leverages education and collaboration to advance healthcare.
3. Building Sustainable Communities – Get inspired by Dr. Huong’s vision for creating healthcare communities that foster international collaboration to develop new medical solutions that benefit human health.

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity

Guest Speaker: Dr. Huong T. T. Nguyen, Co-Founder of Dinh Tien Hoang Medical Research Institute (DTHIM)

See you next month, where Dr. Ramesh will kick off our brand new Season 4 of heart-to-heart talks with inspiring Changemakers from all around the world, especially Asia. You can look forward to hearing from a leading advocate for women in Singapore, Ms Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women's Organizations (SCWO), who champions for the empowerment of women, to make a positive impact on society.