Check-up Chat is a podcast featuring EvergreenHealth doctors, providers and professionals discussing a spectrum of health and wellness topics that are important to you. Check out Check-up Chat to enrich your life.
Join Dr. Maheen Fallah and Dr. Lauren Swords from EvergreenHealth OB/GYN as they delve into the social, economic, and cultural factors influencing primary cesarean sections. They discuss the unintended consequences for both mothers and babies, the associated neonatal risks, and the benefits of vaginal delivery. This insightful conversation aims to shed light on the complexities surrounding childbirth choices and their far-reaching impacts.
Living with A New Shoulder: The Benefits of a Total Joint Replacement with Dr. Michael Codsi.
There has been a lot of buzz on TV or online about celebrities using weight loss drugs. We're here with Dr. Sonia Hans, MD, FACE, board-certified physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and Obesity medicine physician, to discuss when would be the appropriate time to add these medications to your weight loss journey.
Brian Dial, MD, spine surgeon with EvergreenHealth Spine, Back & Neck Care discusses spinal conditions that may require surgery as well as clear up any misconceptions and fear around the procedure.
Dr. Brian Dial, surgeon at EvergreenHealth Spine Back & Neck Care, discusses adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and the specialized treatment options available at EvergreenHealth.
Yoon Hee Chang, MD, physician at EvergreenHealth Sleep Disorders care discusses lifestyle and medical reasons you could be lacking sleep and treatment options available.
Dr. Marco Salazar shares his insight on treatment for bladder and bowel dysfunction.
In the last part of the “questions you should never be embarrassed to ask your OBGYN,” three-part series. On today's episode, we're discussing bodily functions, including breakthrough bleeding, bumps, discharge, and odors.
Erin Kendall, PA-C joins us for part two of “questions you should never be embarrassed to ask your OBGYN.” On today's episode, we're discussing sexual health, including birth control, STI's and pain with intercourse.
It's no surprise that medical treatments have advanced over the last 100 – or even 50 years. It's incredible what we are able to accomplish now! We're here with Dr. Ryder Gwinn and Idil Baysal from EvergreenHealth Neurosurgery, part of the Eastside Neuroscience Institute, to discuss an advanced neurosurgical procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy (other than skin cancer) diagnosed in men. There are several successful treatment options available for prostate cancer, but today we're discussing the High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) with Dr. Marco Salazar from EvergreenHealth Urology Care.
Similar to other cancer types, detecting cervical cancer at an early stage makes successful treatment and your best possible outcome more likely. To discuss the importance of these screening measures, were here with Rachel Chesley, Family Nurse Practitioner at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Sultan. Learn more about Rachel Chesley, ARNP, DNP
Early detection of colon cancer allows you and your care more effective treatment options. One way to detect for colon cancer is through a colonoscopy. Dr. Jeremiah Pamer discusses the risks for colon cancer and when you should get screened.
Congratulations, you're having a baby! Whether you go with an OB/GYN, doula or midwife, you should be comfortable with who you choose for your care. Suzanna Avery, CNM with EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care, joins Check-Up Chat to clarify the differences between prenatal care providers.
Dr. Joel Weber discusses the latest advancements in robotic assisted joint replacement.
Dr. Katelin Brooks and Dr. Shilpa Korah discusses Lipid Management and how it can help lower your cholesterol.
While a visit with your OB/GYN can be awkward for some women, especially if you have questions regarding your vaginal health, it is a necessary step to ensure you're getting the answers you need. Erin Kendall, PA-C from EvergreenHealth OB/GYN, shares what questions you shouldn't be embarrassed to ask your OB/GYN.
While a visit with your OB/GYN can be awkward for some women, especially if you have questions regarding your vaginal health, it is a necessary step to ensure you're getting the answers you need. Erin Kendall, PA-C from EvergreenHealth OB/GYN, shares what questions you shouldn't be embarrassed to ask your OB/GYN.
If you're planning to welcome a second child into your family, but finding it difficult to get pregnant, you may be experiencing secondary infertility, a condition that affects millions of parents. Dr. Alnoor, a certified OB/GYN physician at EvergreenHealth discusses secondary infertility and its causes.
Dr. Rohan Hattiangadi shares his insight on endometriosis and everything women need to know.
Dr. Avi Goodman discusses thumb arthritis and best way to relieve the pain that comes with it.
Dr. Kevin Hanson discusses the Triage Process in emergencies.
Dr. Alicia Stone-Zipse discusses contraception and how to choose the right birth control for you.
Dr.'s Nicolas Jonas, Emily Fan, Ryder Gwinn share their insight on Epilepsy and the type of comprehensive care given at Eastside Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Jessica Dai shares her insight on different prostate conditions and comprehensive treatments.
Top experts from Overlake Medical Center and EvergreenHealth come together at the Eastside Neuroscience Institute to provide world-class care for the surgical management of tumors involving the brain and spine.
Dr. Jessica Dai, a Physician at EvergreenHealth Urology Care, joins us to discuss all things Kidney Stones.
Dr. John Manning, a Surgeon at EvergreenHealth Orthopedic & Sports Care, joins us to discuss shoulder instability- what it is, how it happens, and how to treat it.
Dr. Michael Codsi, a Surgeon at EvergreenHealth Orthopedic & Sports Care in Kirkland, WA, joins us to discuss shoulder pain- its causes, treatment options, and the recovery process.
Dr. Joseph Woodward, an Orthopedic Surgeon at Evergreen Health Orthopedic and Sports care, joins us to discuss what Dupuytren's Disease is, what the symptoms are, and what the treatment process looks like.
Dr. Jonathan Choi and Brian Dial, both neuro and spine surgeons at the Eastside Neuroscience Institue, join us today to discuss back and neck pain- the origins, the treatment, and the advancements in technology the Eastside Neuroscience Institue has started to implement in treating these issues.
Dr. Bradley Younggren, an Emergency Physician at EvergreenHealth, joins us to discuss what you can do to prevent falls and improve your strength.
Dr. David Likosky, Dr. Asif Khan, and Dr. Dustin Hayward join us to discuss the EHA Neuroscience Joint Venture- Cerebrovascular and Stroke program. A program that joins EvergreenHealth and Overlake Medical Center in providing rapid, high-quality care for patients experiencing strokes and emergency Cerebralvascular conditions. Dr. David Likosky is the Executive Medical Director at Eastside Health Alliance Neuroscience and a Physician at EvergreenHealth Neurohospitalists Services. Dr. Asif Khan is a Physician at Overlake Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Dustin Hayward is a Physician and Neurosurgeon at EvergreenHealth Neurosurgery.
Dr. Ryder Gwinn, a surgeon at EvergreenHealth Neurosurgery, and Dr. Daniel Burdick, Physician at EvergreenHealth Booth Gardner Parkinson's Care Center, join us to discuss the Eastside Neuroscience Institute and how it will further assist in the care of patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Rachel Chelsey, a Primary Care Provider at EvergreenHealth, gives insight on how to get kids active and interested in exercise!
Dr. Pamer, EvergreenHealth Primary Care, Redmond, provides expert tips on how to help manage your child's screen time to support their optimal health, development and well-being.
Dr. Adam Sangeorzan, an Orthopedic Surgeon at EvergreenHealth Orthopedic & Sports Care in Kirkland and Monroe, joins us to discuss diagnosing an Achilles Tendon tear and how to treat them once diagnosed.
Dr. Poornima Ramadas summarizes the information you need to help you sleep soundly, knowing your little one is getting the rest they need with adequate naps and tips on sleep training.
Booth Gardner Parkinson's Care Center is conducting a study to evaluate the clinical effects, safety and tolerability of ATH-1017 in subjects with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD). ATH-1017 is an experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), formulated as a sterile solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection.
Rebecca Mass-Krajewski, ARNP, provider at EvergreenHealth Primary Care, joins us to discuss mental health challenges and how to take the first step to improving your mental well-being.
Dr. Oscar Gonzalez, a physician at EvergreenHealth Heart Health Center, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about Heart Murmurs.
Dr. Ettore Palazzo, the Chief Medical and Quality Officer at EvergreenHealth, discusses COVID-19 variants and how to know when to test for them.
Dr. Joseph Woodward, a wrist and hand surgeon at EvergreenHealth, joins us to discuss Carpel Tunnel. A syndrome that affects over 3 million people a year.
Most of us probably think we know what the thyroid is, where it's located, and all that it does but there's so much that we may not fully understand. Dr. Brandon Wei explores those questions as well as the differences between Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism.
Dr. Andrew Thurman, a physician at EvergreenHealth Monroe, joins us to discuss diabetes prevention and management.
Dr. Jennifer Lee discusses pain management options.
Dr. Venuka Wick, M.D. of EvergreenHealth joins us to discuss the differences between traditional, holistic, and integrative approaches to medicine.
Dr. Hattiangadi of EvergreenHealth provides insight into the importance of Women's Specialty Care and Gynecology.
Leticia Hunyh, MD, a pediatrician at Evergreen Health, discusses the best practices for keeping children safe as they return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brandon Smith, ARNP discusses the importance of having a primary care provider.