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Each week, Future of Health examines various topics in healthcare with a panel of doctors and experts from the Providence St. Joseph Health network. Hosted by Julie Alexandria and Mary Renouf. Presented by Providence St. Joseph Health.

Future Of Health


    • Dec 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 364 EPISODES


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    Heart to Start: Our Community Stories: Katie Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 28:15


    Finding and creating a supportive community is ideal for sustained success. As Heart to Start is one large community, our friends participating in each season also strengthen their own personal communities too. As our program is 100% virtual this year, it's important that participants find connections close to home to provide the social interaction, accountability, and maybe even some shared goals to follow throughout the season. Hear from one of our original participants and some of her friends who've connected from our program and have continued to build their friendships over the years. Get more information or register for Heart to Start at hearttostart.org.

    Heart to Start: You Have the Heart to Start!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 22:41


    When starting a new exercise program or mapping a training plan, there's planning involved to set yourself up for success. One of the often forgotten, yet very important, tools is your mental plan-mindset, goal setting, creating a supportive community. You're in luck as we have our friend, and certified mental performance coach sharing all the tools to get your mental approach dialed in and ready for the season. Get more information or register for Heart to Start at hearttostart.org.

    Heart to Start: Celebrating 10 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 35:31


    As we celebrate the start of our 10th year, we take a look back to where it all started with a visit from a few friends who've been with us since day one and who continue the work to advocate within their communities. You'll be energized and inspired to get started with our 12-week season! Get more information or sign up to register at hearttostart.org.

    Talk2BeWell: Detriments of Expectations + Extra Pressure Put on High School Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 31:08


    In this episode, we discuss the detriments of expectations and extra pressures put on high school teens. We'll talk about how the school experience is different for students now compared to 10-20 years ago, or even 2 years ago, and how those differences impact their mental health

    Talk2BeWell: Performative Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 30:51


    Today's discussion is about the importance of what we can really do to help a cause versus promoting a cause to help our own image. If you are looking for support with your mental health, or any other medical questions, please visit Providence.org and for parents, teachers and students check out Work2bewell.org.

    Talk2BeWell: Anxieties in School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 33:45


    In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we'll discuss the anxieties of being back in school after such a long hiatus and about how to recognize and manage these anxieties.

    Talk2BeWell: Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 32:03


    Healthy relationships can help improve your mental health and can be a major support when you are struggling too. Creating and keeping healthy relationships takes work and communication and it's important to create boundaries on unhealthy relationships too. In this Episode, Dr. Robin Henderson talks candidly with 1 college freshman 2 high school teens on relationships.

    Let's Finish Cancer: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 31:01


    In this episode of Let's Finish Cancer, we are discussing pancreatic cancer with Dr. Jennifer L. Pasko, a specialist in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. Dr. Pasko speaks with Mary Renouf about what pancreatic cancer looks like today in regards to diagnosis, treatment and survivability, advancements we've made and what it looks like for the coming years.

    Let's Finish Cancer: Lung Cancer Research Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 30:26


    Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Jiten Patel, a critical care specialist and pulmonologist about his latest lung cancer research study and what it could mean for the treatment of lung cancer in the coming years.

    Talk With A Doc: Bariatrics + Bariatric Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 40:03


    Host Mary Renouf speaks with, Dr. Houman Solomon, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center about what bariatric surgery is, the different types of surgeries available and who are the best candidates for weight loss surgery.

    The Giveback: Montana Regional Annual Report to Our Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 23:44


    An important part of the Providence Mission is the work that is being done with partners and within our communities. The Sisters of Providence have been in Montana for 150 years serving the poor and vulnerable, and the community benefits program is one way we continue their legacy. Learn how Providence Montana invested to help support the health and wellbeing within their region, by assessing and fulfilling the needs of their community.

    Let's Finish Cancer: Childhood Cancer-Child Life Specialists, Nurses + Other Good Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 31:04


    Play therapy is serious business for certified child life specialists, and they have an unlimited number of tools to help kids adjust to their new health needs. Along with nurses, they create a dynamic duo to support kids undergoing treatment for cancer and provide the right resources for the whole family.

    Let's Finish Cancer: Childhood Cancer-Meeting the Ultimate Bad Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 32:11


    Culture of Health: Tyron Woodley + Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 37:12


    Host Mary Renouf chats with 5x @UFC welterweight champion, American professional mixed martial artist, and broadcast analyst, Tyron Woodley about everything mentalhealth. We discuss the stigma around mental health, admitting you need help and how to ask for it, and much more! For more mental health resources, visit: work2bewell.org

    Talk2BeWell: Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 30:45


    It's okay to not be okay! We've all lost a lot this year: loved ones, pets, sports, events, relationships and more. In this episode, Dr. Robin Henderson is joined by a college freshman and two high school students as they share their journeys and experiences with grief and what has helped them along the way. For more resources, visit: work2bewell.org #Talk2bewell #work2bewell #bewell #mentalhealth #grief

    Let's Talk Mental Health: Mindsets-Deliberative + Implemental, Promotional + Preventative

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 34:13


    Let's Talk Mental Health is a show focused on all aspects of mental health and wellness, and how it impacts our physical health. We will share stories and speak with behavioral health experts to normalize conversations around mental health, and the need for occasional support. Our goal is to reduce stigma and provide our listeners with the tools and resources they need to lead physically and mentally healthy lives.

    Talk With A Doc: GERD and the TIF Treatment Procedure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 35:10


    Dr. Phuong Nguyen, MD, Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Providence and Lorraine Peterson, a GERD patient, provide us with in-depth insights into the experience, treatments and procedures needed to cure and manage the disease. Lorraine shares her very personal journey of overcoming the challenges and finding the strength to make lifestyle changes.

    Let's Talk Mental Health: Mental Health + the Latinx Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 33:14


    Karen Rentas, PhD., speaks with host Mary Renouf about mental health in the Latinx communities and how culture and traditions play a role.

    His Health: Cardiac Health for Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 29:37


    In this episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Dr. Dan Getz of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center about cardiac health for men. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the His Health podcast to hear more important topics on men's health!!

    His Health: Nutrition + Whole Body Health for Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 33:56


    In this episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Dr. Dan Getz of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center about nutrition and whole body health for men. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the His Health podcast to hear more important topics on men's health!!

    Talk2BeWell: The Defensive Line-Suicide Prevention + Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 42:55


    Laurie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer and SVP at Providence is joined by NFL Defensive End, Solomon Thomas and his The Defensive Line co- founders, Martha and Chris Thomas. They discuss BIPOC Mental Health, the reason behind their foundation and suicide prevention.

    Talk2BeWell: Transitioning from High School to College + Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 36:27


    Leaving high school to head off to college can be exciting and scary. Dr. Robin Henderson is joined by 3 Work2BeWell seniors getting ready to head to campus. They will discuss peer pressure, campus safety, leaving home and techniques to take care of their mental health in college.

    Let's Talk Mental Health: Mental Health + the AAPI Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 37:18


    Host Mary Renouf speaks with Anna Nguyen, Licensed Family + Marriage Therapist on the important topic of mental health in the AAPI community. They discuss the stigma of mental health along with how culture and norms play a role in how the topic of mental health is treated in the AAPI community.

    Talk2BeWell: Alaska Teen Mental Health Town Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 75:25


    Providence Alaska behavioral health caregivers and community partners are working toward increasing knowledge and resources for teens and college-aged people throughout Alaska. Listen to this Town Hall discussion to learn more about how to access mental health services for youth.

    Talk2BeWell: Youth Perspectives on the COVID-19 Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 30:55


    Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with members of the Work2BeWell National Student Advisory Council about their views and perspectives on the COVID-19 vaccines and their commitment to wellness.

    His Health: Prostate Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 42:37


    Host Rick Malambri speaks with Dr. James Kuan about prostate cancer-signs, symptoms and treatments. Make sure to tune in to this important discussion! His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the His Health podcast to hear more important topics on men's health!!

    His Health: Enlarged Prostate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 34:28


    In this episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Urologist, Dr. James Kuan of Swedish in Seattle about enlarged prostate, or BPH. They discuss what it is, what it means for men's health, causes, and different treatments. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the His Health podcast to hear more important topics on men's health!!

    His Health: Erectile Dysfunction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 44:06


    In this episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Urologist, Dr. James Kuan of Swedish in Seattle about erectile dysfunction. They discuss the causes of ED, different treatments and how it's much more common in men than you might realize. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the His Health podcast to hear more important topics on men's health!!

    His Health: Check-Ups + Health Screenings for Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 38:55


    In the premiere episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Urologist, Dr. James Kuan of Swedish Medical Center in Seattle about the basics of men's health. What check-ups and health screenings men need and when they need them. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the His Health podcast to hear more important topics on men's health!!

    Talk With A Doc: St. Jude Longhauler Recovery Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 32:04


    For some, recovery from COVID-19 takes substantially longer than it does for others, and it leaves behind a host of continuing health problems. Teams of professionals may be a part of the care team for longhaulers, including physical therapy, speech language pathologists, physical rehabilitation, and nutrition and wellness experts. This discussion highlights the work being done by programs at St. Jude Medical Center in Texas.

    Hear Me Now: Pregnancy Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 53:25


    As many as a quarter of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. But that doesn't make it easy to talk about. On today's program, we explore early pregnancy loss, the way individuals often cope with the trauma alone, silently, and how the loss can persist for years -- sometimes, even a lifetime.

    Talk With A Doc: Stroke Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 33:09


    Mary Renouf and neurologist Dr. Matthew Ho talk about strokes and stroke care. What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the FAST method of recognizing a stroke and what to do when you see these signs.

    Talk With A Doc: IBS Awareness Month-Optimal Gut Health + Nutritional Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 30:22


    Today's experts discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the ROME 4 criteria of IBS, benefits of the elimination diet, identifying fodmaps, and obtaining optimal gut health with nutrition.

    Talk With A Doc: Stroke Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 33:09


    Mary Renouf and neurologist Dr. Matthew Ho talk about strokes and stroke care. What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the FAST method of recognizing a stroke and what to do when you see these signs.

    Talk With A Doc: Weight Management with the Community Wellness Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 34:57


    Mary Renouf and dietician Caitlin Snider discuss the various weight management programs in the Community Wellness Program along with tools for weight loss and weight management.

    Talk With A Doc: Lower Back Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 29:29


    Host Mary Renouf discusses lower back pain with Dr. Mark Basiratmand. What are some causes and treatments that can help your pain...

    Talk2BeWell: Isabella Mercado + Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 39:37


    Isabella Mercado, college student and influencer, speaks with Mary Renouf about her experiences with mental health as a young woman in today's society, body positivity and how being part of the Latinx community has played a role in her mental wellness.

    Culture of Health: Black Birth Empowerment Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 36:45


    The Black Birth Empowerment Initiative (BBEI - pronounced “Bay”) is a component of the Swedish Doula Program that seeks to honor Black lives by centering and uplifting the Black birth experience with culturally congruent doula care. The Black Birth Empowerment Initiative provides doula care created for us by us to empower Black/African American clients for delivery and after their baby arrives. BBEI was created to address the disparities in the black community including disproportionately higher prenatal complications, stillbirths, postpartum complications, and increased mortality rates for both the mother and child. Learn more https://www.swedish.org/services/doula-services/black-birth-empowerment-initiative

    Innovations of Health: Workforce Housing - The Missing Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 30:40


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    Innovations of Health: The Providence Commitment to Go Carbon Negative by 2030: One Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 35:21


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    Innovations of Health: Environmental Leaders of Our Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 30:28


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    Innovations of Health: DexCare Spinout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 32:42


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    Innovations of Health: RESO-Strategic Facility Planning in a Rapidly Changing Healthcare Environment, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 29:57


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    Hear Me Now: Year of the Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 45:24


    In this episode of Hear Me Now, we speak with Syl Trepanier, Chief Nursing Officer for Providence, about what the pandemic has taught us about the profession of nursing and what we still have to learn. It's become very clear, especially during the pandemic, how important it is to bring science to the bedside, and that role, more than any other, belongs to nurses.

    Talk2BeWell: Providence Alaska-Teen Behavioral Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 31:30


    Olympic Gold Medalist, Kikkan Randall, Nadine Baker, Ph.D., and Brandy Stratman, LCSW discuss youth behavioral health in Alaska. To educate the community about the importance of mental health & to help parents talk to their kids about mental health. We want to increase knowledge or resources for teens/college-age and encourage them to access the resources themselves or for their friends. *If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health there are free mental health resources and tools at work2bewell.org *For our audience in Alaska, you can always reach out to The Alaska Careline 1-877-266-4357 or text 4help to 8398633-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday *For crisis support anywhere please reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24 hours in English and Spanish. 800-273-8255 For text support Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

    Talk2BeWell: Racial Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 40:27


    In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss racial trauma and how it affects youth in our communities and their mental health. *If you are in need of assistance or looking for resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/. **Make sure you don't miss upcoming important discussions on Talk2BeWell! Search for our Talk2BeWell podcast and subscribe!**

    Hear Me Now: Palliative Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 57:26


    In this episode of Hear Me Now, a conversation with Dr. Diane Meier, professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mt. Sinaia School of Medicine, about increasing access to quality palliative care programs and the state of palliative care today.

    Talk2BeWell: Students for a Healthy Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 32:54


    Student's for a Healthy Oregon, a coalition of students activists developing mental health legislation, speak with Dr. Robin Henderson about the bill they are currently working on and why mental health is important to them.

    Talk2BeWell: College Decision-Making + Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 37:57


    In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss the college admission application process and how to decide which is the best college for you.

    Talk2BeWell: Transgender Day of Visibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 38:16


    Join Dr. Robin Henderson and guests, Billie and Paula as they discuss transgender mental health and education on Transgender Day of Visibility. For more episodes search for Talk2BeWell on your favorite podcast platform and SUBSCRIBE!

    Talk With A Doc: Teen Well Checks + What to Expect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 36:06


    Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Katheryn Hudon about what to expect from a pediatric well-check visit for a teen. What questions the pediatrician generally asks, important exams, vaccinations for that age group and transitioning from pediatrician to an "adult" doctor. For more episodes search for Talk With A Doc on your favorite podcast platform and SUBSCRIBE!

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