Beaumont HouseCall Podcast

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.

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!

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

*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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.