Health Dose

According to the CDC, over 38 million Americans are living with diabetes. While both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can develop in both children and adults, the rising rates of childhood obesity have resulted in a greater number of young individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Nurse Practitioner Belinda Bryce, who specializes in family medicine at MyMichigan Health Park Birch Run, shares her insights in our latest episode of the Health Dose podcast.

Well-child visits play a crucial role in fostering the physical, mental, and social well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. These regular check-ups enable parents, children, and healthcare providers to identify and address any concerns that may arise. In this episode, Nurse Practitioner Chandra Rasmussen, a specialist in family medicine at MyMichigan Health Park Birch Run, shares insights on the significance of well-child visits.

You know that unsettling sensation—the one that makes you feel as if your stomach is turning? While it isn't classified as a disease, nausea and vomiting can be symptoms of various health issues. In our most recent episode of the Health Dose podcast, Dr. Peter Ng, a family medicine specialist who practices at MyMichigan Health Vassar, explores the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for nausea and vomiting.

High blood pressure frequently goes unnoticed, as it often presents no symptoms. However, if left untreated, it can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease and stroke. Dr. Alex Suchorab, a family medicine expert at MyMichigan Health Park Birch Run, addresses the important topic of hypertension and its associated health risks.

Injuries, nutrition, and sleep constitute the essential trifecta of concerns for high school and college athletes striving to perform at their peak. Dr. Andrew Victor, a specialist in family medicine, treats patients at MyMichigan Health Park Birch Run. In the latest episode of our podcast, #HealthDose, Dr. Victor discusses the key factors that contribute to the overall health and well-being of student athletes.

In the latest episode of Health Dose, Neurologist Brian MacFalda, M.D., takes a deep dive into the world of migraine headaches.

Do you pee when you sneeze or cough? Female urinary incontinence is more common than you think. Dr. Thomas Minnec specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and joins us on the latest episode of Health Dose to discuss treatment plans for urinary incontinence in women.

Evidence shows that two-thirds of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease are women. Primary care physician, Dr. Elizabeth Mulligan, M.D., joins us on the latest episode of Health Dose to discuss symptoms, risks, and treatments of Alzheimer's disease in women.

Every June, Pride Month festivities take place across the nation. While it's a time for celebration, it's also a time to raise awareness. Joining us in our latest Health Dose Podcast is Dr. Craig Weeks, a family care physician specializing in HIV and Hepatitis prevention, especially among LGBTQ+ youth. While it's important to recognize disparities in the queer community, Dr. Weeks says it's also important to understand that the queer community is resilient and has endured despite these disparities.

Join Dr. Thomas Minnec, M.D. as he discusses pelvic organ prolapse in women.

Clinical/Pain Psychologist Jody Garcia-Fowlkes, Psy.D., discusses the psychological aspects of patients suffering from acute and chronic life-threatening diseases. During the podcast Dr. Garcia-Fowlkes will review the social, psychological and biological factors that contribute to a person's illness and how she guides her patients by reprogramming their nervous system using a person-centered approach. She also talk about pain neuroscience and how the nervous system produces pain.

This week Family Medicine Physician Ammon Thompson, M.D., joins us on Health Dose to discuss the benefits of deprescribing medications to his patients.

What is spinal cord stimulation? This week, Schuyler Rogg, M.D., M.B.A., who specializes in pain medicine and sees patients as part of the Spine & Pain Program at MyMichigan Health, joins us to talk about spinal cord stimulation.

The winter blues are real, particularly if you live in Michigan, where the weather can be cold and gray well into the start of spring. On today's episode, Kaitlyn Holbeck, L.L.M.S.W., C.C.T.S.I., program therapist at Senior Life Solutions, joins us to discuss how to recognize signs and symptoms of the winter blues, and how to manage them.

Health Dose has returned! In our first episode of 2024, listen as we chat with Michael Rodriguez, M.D., about PRP therapy. Dr. Rodriguez is a primary care physician with specialized fellowship training in non-surgical sports medicine. He tells us who might be a good candidate for platelet rich plasma, or PRP therapy, and the process behind it. Learn more about PRP: https://www.mymichigan.org/conditions-treatments/wellsport/advanced-pain-relief-treatments/ Learn more about Dr. Rodriguez: https://www.mymichigan.org/doctors/find-a-doctor-basic-profile/rodriguez-michael/ Learn more about our WellSport program: www.mymichigan.org/wellsport

May is National Stroke Month, and Speech-Language Pathologist Jenna Randolph joins us this week to discuss aphasia.

Kathryn Dush, P.T., D.P.T., is a physical therapist at MyMichigan Health and this week's guest. She joins us to discuss how to manage feelings of dizziness and imbalance.

Our guest this week is Dr. J.T Pinney, a family medicine physician with specialized training in non-surgical sports medicine. Dr. Pinney joins us to discuss athletic injuries and trauma and how to respond to them. This episode was recorded with athletes, coaches, school and sports officials and parents in mind.

What is diverticulitis? Colorectal Surgeon Sarah Diaz, D.O., joins us in the studio this week to explain all about it.

If you hear that your local Emergency Department has gone on diversion, do you know what that means? Emergency Medicine Physician Danny Greig, M.D., joins us this week to explain what, exactly, a Emergency Department diversion is.

Neurohospitalist Paul Lavin, M.D., joins us for the first podcast of 2023 to help our listeners get a better understanding of epilepsy.

Teresa Hall, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized fellowship training in sports medicine. She joins us this week to discuss minimally-invasive hip surgeries.

Sam Penkala, O.T.R.L., joins us this week to discuss how occupational therapy can be used in treating chronic pain.

It's a problem that's growing... quite literally. Dr. Teona Maghlakelidze, M.D., joins us this week to discuss obesity.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon Sarah Diaz, D.O., joins us this week to talk about colonoscopies.

Family Medicine Physician Scott Ross, M.D., joins us this week to discuss everything you need to know about vasectomies.

Rémi Hamel, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, joins us to discuss the latest advancements and technologies when it comes to treating skin cancer.

Ferdinand Osuagwu, M.D., is a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry at MyMichigan Psychiatry in Midland, shares how weather and climate changes affect our mental health. If you or someone you love need mental health care, we offer outpatient therapy, substance use disorder treatment, programs for treatment resistant depression and a partial hospitalization program. Learn more about our comprehensive behavioral health services at www.mymichigan.org/mentalhealth.

This week, Cheryl Heal, Breast Health Program coordinator at the Center for Women's Health, located at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, joins us to discuss breast cancer screening.

Sleep apnea - what's that? Otolaryngologist Steven Cox, M.D., joins us to discuss the common sleep-related disorder on this week's episode.

Group therapy may sound intimidating, but there are many benefits to group therapy, particularly for older adults. David Bailey, L.M.S.W., program therapist at Senior Life Solutions, joins us this week to talk all about group therapy.

Infertility can be a difficult subject to discuss, but one that affects many. OB/GYN Nicole Van de Velde, M.D., joins us this week to talk all about infertility.

For patients who can't tolerate a CPAP, what other options are available? Ear, nose and throat doctor Steven Cox, M.D., joins us again this week for part two of our discussion on sleep apnea.

This week, Jean Thiele, G.N.P, nurse practitioner, and Sue Janke, L.M.S.W., lead social worker at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, join us to discuss long-term care options, and how to know which one may be right for you or a loved one.

Pediatrician Ashley Huerd, M.D., joins us this week to talk about literacy in young children.

How do you know if you need a knee replacement? Orthopedic Surgeon Jim Lewis, D.O., joins us this week to discuss this and more.

Recently, MyMichigan Health's Pediatric Center for Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health became an Approved Autism Evaluation Center. What does that mean for parents who have children on the autism spectrum, or who may be in need of an evaluation? Drs. Scott Zimostrad and Kathy Dollard join us to discuss.

What is advance care planning, and why is it important? Advance Care Planning Specialist Amy Bailey-Sheets, L.M.S.W., joins us this week to discuss.

This week, Occupational Therapist Travis Steinka, O.T.R.L., joins us to discuss anxiety and how it relates to cancer.

This week, Orthopedic Surgeon Sabin Shah, M.D., joins us to discuss ACL reconstruction. Dr. Shah is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized fellowship training in sports medicine, and he treats athletes and general orthopedics patients and is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries, disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Dose is back! While we may not publish weekly episodes, when we do have new episodes to share, they'll be published at 7 a.m. on Wednesday mornings, just in time for your morning commute - or first cup of coffee. Today, Speech Pathologist Glenn Laffy, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P., joins us to discuss the role a speech pathologist plays in cancer care.

This week, Egle Klugiene, M.D., joins us to talk about lifestyle medicine, a passion of hers and a specialty that she has recently received board certification in. The lifestyle medicine approach includes encouraging a predominantly whole foods, plant-based diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management and avoidance of risky substance use. It is a complement to traditional medical care, and won't replace any medical care you are currently receiving or appointments you already have. At this time, Dr. Klugiene is offering lifestyle medicine appointments to her current patients only.

What are the benefits of social work, particularly to home care and hospice patients? Becky Hale, L.M.S.W., explains on this week's episode of Health Dose.

May is Mental Health Month, and this week, we're talking with Tina Cook, director of the Senior Life Solutions program.

Curtis Romp, D.P.T., is a physical therapist who joined us this week to discuss how physical therapy can assist in the recovery of someone who's suffered from a traumatic brain injury.

Anterior hip replacement. What is it? How is it different than other hip replacements? This week, Orthopedic Surgeon Ben Mayne, M.D., joins us on Health Dose to discuss.

Tari Stull, M.D., a breast surgeon at MidMichigan Medical Center - West Branch, joins us this week to discuss what you need to know about breast health, screenings, mammograms and more.

Tai chi. You might have heard of it, but what really is it, and what are the benefits? Physical Therapist Justin Bobick, D.P.T., joins us this week to discuss.

There are many different types of pain. So it makes sense that there are also different types of treatment for your pain. How do you know which treatment is right for your pain? This week, Judy DeCorte, F.N.P.-B.C., M.S.N., from MidMichigan's Spine and Pain Program, joins us to talk about pain treatment options.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Surgeon Kristin Busch, M.D., is our guest this week to explain what you need to know about screening, testing and more when it comes to colorectal cancer.

On this week's episode of Health Dose, patient Kathy Rees shares her unique journey that led her to Orthopedic Surgeon Jim Lewis, D.O.