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Hear from doctors that are knowledgeable, relatable and bringing you the information you need to live a smarter, healthier life. Each episode you can expect an in-depth discussion about health trends with everyday-life application.

Beaumont HouseCall Podcast


    • Aug 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES

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    The Pickleball Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 14:02


    What's the fastest growing sport in America? It's good for your mind, body and soul. If you guessed pickleball, you're right. And if you've never played the game, it's time to pick up a paddle and reap the benefits of this amazing sport. Today's guest is Jeff Kline, Director of Sports Medicine at Corewell Health's Beaumont Hospital, Taylor. He'll break down the specific health benefits and provide tips on avoiding injuries.

    The Safe Travel Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 30:15


    If you're thinking about traveling this year, you're not alone. Domestic leisure travel is predicted to return to pre-pandemic levels and international travel is also showing signs of recovery. On this episode of the HouseCall Podcast, our health experts provide tips on staying safe and healthy on your next journey, while sharing some personal stories about their recent travel experiences. Research suggests travel is beneficial to your physical, mental and emotional health, so tune in and get ready to hit the road!

    The Mental Health Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 20:07


    Dr. Shajahan invites four mental health experts on the podcast to share their advice on the small steps you can take to improve your mental well-being and how to support others in their journey. Topics include: • Shifting your mindset toward mindfulness (1:05) • The importance of sleep (5:30) • How nutrition affects mental health (10:20) • How moving our bodies helps mental health (14:35)

    The Weight Loss Trends Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 23:20


    In this episode, we delve into some of the latest weight loss trends and take a closer look at two drugs specifically, Wegovy and Ozempic. Our guest, Dr. Dana Kerges, a family medicine doctor board certified in obesity medicine, shares valuable insights on the latest weight loss tactics and tips on safely shedding unwanted pounds. With obesity affecting 70% of American adults, it's crucial to address this issue as it is linked to various health complications. Whether you're struggling with weight loss or aiming to optimize your health, this episode is a must-listen.

    The Caring For Your Heart Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 24:27


    1 person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Dr. Willie Lawrence, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Health Equity, joins the podcast to discuss heart disease, health disparities that exist in heart care and how certain risk factors can be addressed. Lifestyle issues, access to health care and management of chronic diseases, like hypertension, are also examined.

    The CPR Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 21:16


    You don't need special certification or formal training to perform Hands-Only CPR, but you do need education. If a cardiac arrest happens to someone near you, don't be afraid. Just be prepared. On this episode of the HouseCall Podcast, our experts talk about how you could save someone's life through CPR, the use of AEDs and the importance of heart checks for student athletes.

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    the Sepsis episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 26:18


    Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects 1.7 million Americans. Unfortunately, fewer than 15% of U.S. adults can readily identify the symptoms. The best treatment is timely recognition and timely management. On this episode of the HouseCall Podcast, Dr. Gilpin invites Dr. Paul Bozyk, pulmonary and critical care expert, and Jennifer Pipta, a sepsis coordinator, to shed some light on sepsis – the signs, symptoms and, most importantly, early recognition and treatment.

    the Bivalent COVID Booster episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 25:09


    COVID-19 remains the third leading cause of death according to the National Institutes of Health and getting boosters in arms this fall could prevent an estimated 12 to 15% of deaths a month. The updated bivalent COVID booster is here and can restore protection that has waned since the previous vaccine by offering broader protection. Dr. Russ Lampen, infectious disease specialist, joins the podcast to answer common questions about this new vaccine and shares an update on the latest COVID trends.

    the Resilience episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 33:54


    “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” What does it mean to be resilient? Can it be learned? Does adversity play a role in resiliency? Dr. Darren Jones, Beaumont Health's chief of behavioral health, joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.

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    the Monkeypox: What We Now Know episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 28:53


    With over 500 cases and dozens of additional suspected cases, it's likely you've heard of the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox that's currently occurring. The emergence of this unusual viral illness in countries where it normally doesn't exist has certainly been caused for heightened concern. Infectious diseases experts, Drs. Gilpin and Sims discuss the unusual epidemiological characteristics of this outbreak and the latest on the current monkeypox outbreak.

    the COVID-19 Update: Summer 2022 episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 27:32


    Summer is here and unfortunately so is a rise of COVID cases and community transmission throughout Michigan, the U.S. and the world. What does this mean for your summer plans and how do we continue to move forward in the safest way possible? Drs. Gilpin and Skrzynski break it all down in our latest COVID-19 Update.

    the Alcoholism Bonus episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 12:11


    Dr. Shajahan continues her alcohol and alcoholism conversation with Jean Cummings, who will be celebrating 25 years sober after struggling with alcoholism since she was a teenager. Jean shares a firsthand account of the struggles, what it finally took to break her addiction and resources available.

    the Alcohol Awareness episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 39:25


    Dr. Shajahan invites Dr. Jeffrey Guina, Beaumont psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, to the podcast to discuss alcoholism - the uptick in cases, impact of stress, having difficult conversations and overall alcohol consumption.

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    the COVID-19: Looking Ahead episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 36:43


    As COVID cases and hospitalizations decline around the country, you might get the feeling that omicron is behind us. But what does the data say? What can we learn from this most recent surge? And what comes next for us? Drs. Gilpin, Shajahan and Skrzynski answer these questions and much more.

    the Omicron Variant episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 19:20


    The Omicron variant has become the main topic of conversation surrounding COVID-19. Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan share what we now know, what we think we know and what we have yet to know regarding symptoms, transmission and more!

    the COVID-19 Vaccines For 5 - 11-Year-Olds episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 26:43


    The much anticipated pediatric COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children age 5 - 11. Dr. Shajahan and her guest, Dr. Sandy Patel, a Beaumont pediatrician, discuss the vaccine's safety, side effects and usefulness in putting an end to this pandemic.

    the Flu Season 2021 episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 28:06


    Beaumont's infectious disease experts have the answers to your flu, COVID and respiratory virus questions. In this episode, we'll cover why it's important to get the flu shot this year, when is the right time to get vaccinated and how should we be timing our flu shots and COVID vaccines or booster shots this year.

    the Vaccine Hesitancy & Equity episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 30:58


    As the Delta variant continues to spread, infection rates are increasing, especially for people who are not vaccinated. Additionally, Black, Hispanic and Arabic communities still remain less likely to receive the vaccine compared to other communities, leaving them more vulnerable. In this episode, we're discussing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and equity.

    the Back To School 2021 episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 39:16


    With so many children yet to be vaccinated or eligible and the rise of more transmissible COVID-19 variants, many parents, students and teachers may be wondering what the coming school year will look like. Dr. Gilpin discusses precautions and vaccine safety with a pediatric infectious disease specialist and then dives into the psychosocial and mental health impact of in-person learning.

    the COVID-19 Update: Summer Edition episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 37:31


    Drs. Gilpin and Skrzynski discuss where things currently stand with COVID-19, including what kinds of activities we should be doing this summer to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, how we're doing with vaccination rates and is another surge likely. We've got those answers and more on this summertime edition of the Beaumont HouseCall Podcast.

    the Labor & Delivery: Making Shared Decisions episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 36:33


    Why is shared decision-making so important in pregnancy and childbirth? Dr. Kurt Wharton, a Beaumont OB-GYN, joins the podcast to explain what shared decision-making is, its benefits, and the latest on COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy.

    the Children & COVID-19 Vaccines episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 32:18


    The first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for 12 to 15 year olds and understandably parents have questions - How safe are the vaccines? Are the vaccines necessary? Dr. Bishara Freij, Beaumont Children's Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.

    Special Episode: COVID-19 Vaccines & Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 7:01


    Dr. Kurt Wharton, Beaumont OB-GYN, joins the HouseCall Podcast to debunk rumors surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy, including misinformation on infertility, breastfeeding and more.

    the COVID-19 Vaccine Updates episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 22:44


    In this third COVID-19 vaccine episode, Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan discuss the most recently approved vaccine from Johnson & Johnson and the latest guidelines from the CDC for those who are vaccinated. Find out what activities you can be doing safely and how to be safest around those yet to be vaccinated!

    the Medical Misinformation episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 43:13


    People want trusted information, but it can be difficult to sort through the overload of material available on any given subject. Joining the podcast is Mr. Robert Skinner, Senior Special Advisor in the United Nations Department of Global Communications, who'll provide tips for pushing back against misinformation.

    the COVID Vaccines Rollout episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 41:15


    As the COVID-19 vaccines begin to seek a broader audience, Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan answer many questions that still remaining, including questions about the distribution of the vaccine, but also common questions about the vaccine itself.

    Special Episode: Implicit Bias & Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 14:55


    A follow up to our Implicit Bias podcast featuring Howard Ross, Dr. Shajahan and Howard continue their discussion on bias, racism, culture and more.

    the First COVID Vaccine episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 34:17


    With the news that we now have two COVID-19 vaccine front runners, it's time to dive in and discuss the details of these vaccines. Just how safe and effective are these vaccines. And could this be our ticket out of the pandemic? Hear from Beaumont infectious diseases experts.

    the Implicit Bias episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 35:11


    Howard Ross, bestselling author and lifelong social justice advocate, joins Dr. Shajahan on the podcast to discuss implicit bias and identify ways to address it that’ll improve your ability to connect with others – personally and professionally.

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    the Weathering the Pandemic episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 31:15


    We’re more than eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Our social habits have changed from spring to summer and now to winter… and the new cold weather will make pandemic life more difficult to escape. Hear how to get through the next few months by better managing your physical and mental health.

    the Flu & COVID-19 episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 34:40


    Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan discuss what it will take for the U.S. to avoid a "twindemic" - the COVID-19 pandemic colliding with flu season - and why it's the most important year to get a flu shot.

    the Return To School episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 42:32


    As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of a safe return to school has evolved into a complicated issue and it's stirred up a lot of passionate debate among public health experts, educators, politicians, parents and students alike.

    the Fourth Trimester episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 36:35


    The Fourth Trimester refers to the time right after birth to the first three months of life for your infant, which can be a particularly difficult time for new mothers and fathers. Dr. Lori Mausi, Beaumont OB-GYN, joins the podcast to talk about what is postpartum blues versus postpartum depression, how to adjust to your life with a newborn and much more.

    the Safe Care episodes: Labor & Delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 26:38


    Newborn deliveries have remained steady throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. So, what safety measures has Beaumont put in place to help protect newborns and their mothers and just what can you expect when you're expecting, at least when you come to the hospital or to the doctor's office? Dr. Samuel Bauer, Beaumont OB/GYN, joins the podcast to discuss.

    the Safe Care episodes: Diagnostic Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 10:48


    The recent COVID-19 surge pushed pause on so many aspects of our lives. Now, there’s a renewed emphasis on getting the important, time-sensitive care you need, including diagnostic and screening exams like CTs, MRIs, mammograms and more. Dr. Lisa Awan explains how Beaumont is making these procedures safe.

    the Safe Care episodes: Family Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 20:08


    What has the COVID-19 pandemic been like for primary care and family medicine physicians? How have doctor's offices adapted and how are they safely reopening? Dr. Richard Grucz joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.

    the Safe Care episodes: Emergency Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 12:27


    As we begin to emerge from the tidal wave of COVID-19, we ask the important question: Is the emergency room safe? Dr. James Ziadeh, Beaumont emergency medicine, answers that question and more and shares his stories from the front lines.

    the Safe Care episodes: Surgery & Inpatient Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 18:12


    Did the COVID-19 pandemic cause you to postpone or cancel a surgery or procedure? Dr. Jeffrey Fischgrund, Beaumont surgeon, joins the podcast to discuss how Beaumont is opening back up the operating rooms and making surgeries and other procedures safe for patients and staff.

    the Safe Care episodes: Here For You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 16:26


    As the number of new COVID-19 / coronavirus cases declines, many hospitals have taken extraordinary lengths to ensure patients can be safe coming back for the care they need. Dr. Gilpin explains what Beaumont is doing in our hospitals and clinics to provide safety and security for patients, health care providers and visitors.

    the Gender Identity episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 45:23


    "I was kind of just stringing it along trying to figure out who I am." Jay, 19, shares his transitioning story - the feelings, the process and everything else that comes with it. Also joining Jay on the podcast are his mother, Tejinder, and pediatrician, Dr. Maureen Kelly.

    the Back Pain episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 32:41


    An estimated 80-90% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is more than just a nuisance, it's a major health problem for men and women of all ages. Dr. Jad Khalil, orthopedic surgeon, joins the podcast to discuss the origins of back pain, surgical and non-surgical treatments and more.

    Special Episode: Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 7:16


    *Updated Mar. 6* Dr. Gilpin provides an update on COVID-19 / coronavirus, including answering questions about masks, current precautions and where to get the latest information. Also included are answers to what exactly coronavirus is, how it's spread and how it can be prevented.

    the Anxiety episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 31:39


    Statistics show that nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. experience an anxiety disorder. In this episode, we delve into the causes and types of anxiety, as well as how to handle an anxiety or panic attack.

    the Exercise episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 25:44


    Exercise - it's either a dreaded word or a word that resonates with invigoration. In general, we're not getting enough exercise. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of exercise, how to get back into exercising and how to make it a habit.

    the Grief & Option B episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 32:04


    Dr. Shajahan interviews author Vivian Nunez, founder of Too Damn Young, an online community for teens and young adults who’ve experienced a loss. They discuss resilience, grief and how to live with Option B.

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    the Better Sleep episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 30:49


    When was the last time you had a refreshing eight hours of solid, uninterrupted sleep? If it’s been a while, this episode is for you. Hear tips on how to improve your sleeping habits and find out how much sleep you really need.

    the How to Be a Hero episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 32:40


    Grab your headphones, queue The Fray and join Drs. Gilpin and Hope as they discuss how to save a life.

    the Flu episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 22:46


    Grab your tissues and stock up on vitamin C and zinc. The HouseCall Podcast has the answers to your burning flu and flu shot questions.

    the Embarrassing Symptoms episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 28:42


    "Oh by the way..." Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan help answer questions about symptoms and conditions that people don't often like to discuss with their doctor - sweating, gas, rashes and more.

    the Biking episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 25:40


    Todd Scott, Executive Director of the Detroit Greenways Coalition, joins the podcast to share how biking is changing the landscape of Detroit and the many health benefits of biking and importance of bike safety.

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    the Concussion episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 31:04


    Dr. Gilpin welcomes a concussion expert to the podcast to discuss how to recognize the symptoms of a concussion, what to do (and not to do!) after a concussion and its prognosis and long-term effects.

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