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Health Wav, a service of St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, provides the latest health-related news and discussions for Northeast Arkansas and the surrounding region. Our aim is to expand the St. Bernards mission "to provide Christ-like healing to

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    • Jul 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41 EPISODES


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    Meeting Spiritual and Emotional Needs in Hospitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 13:17


    Because your health demands more than physical and mental attention alone, hospitals must also prepare to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families. Hospital pastoral care ministries step into this void. Amanda McCall and Andrew Hicks, chaplains at St. Bernards Medical Center, discuss the importance of caring for each patient as a whole person. https://www.stbernards.info/services/pastoral-care/

    Preparation and Awareness Save Lives in the Water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 13:35


    As the temperatures rise, we return to the water - pools, rivers, lakes, the ocean - to have fun and make more summer memories. Each place, though, requires careful preparation and awareness to ensure proper water safety for all. Dr. Camille Chan, pediatric hospitalist with St. Bernards Medical Center, describes how people of all ages can stay safe.

    Colon Cancer - Why Is It Affecting Young Adults?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 9:21


    More younger adults than ever are finding out they have colon cancer, and it's often in later stages. Dr. Matt Garner, a gastroentrologist with St. Bernards Gastroenterlogy, explains what's going on and what we can do to reverse the trend.

    Metastatic Melanoma - Living With It, Thriving Through It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 15:47


    When Paige Noles—a wife and a mother—found out she had cancer, the prognosis was grim. She had metastatic, Stage IV melanoma, and one of its tumors had burrowed through her ribs. She sought help from St. Bernards Cancer Center, and today, she tells her story of surviving and thriving through cancer. https://www.stbernards.info/services/cancer/

    RSV - Protecting Our Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 18:11


    Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can affect all of us, but it poses the greatest threat to young children, particularly infants. According to CDC data, as many as 80,000 U.S. children younger than 5 years are hospitalized each year due to RSV infections. Fortunately, new preventions and treatments are helping push that number lower. In the latest Health Wav podcast, we speak with Neonatologist Enrique Gomez, M.D. on the latest tools that doctors and hospitals employ to fight this virus.

    Sleep Apnea - It's More than Snore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 17:34


    Sleep apnea affects more than others around you trying to sleep. It can impact your energy, brain function, weight, breathing and heart. Thankfully, modern treatment options can help you rest better throughout the night. Dr. Michael Bone, otolaryngologist with OFSC in Jonesboro, Arkansas, shares exciting news for sleepless sufferers.

    Women in Cardiology - Barriers, Opportunities and Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 15:56


    While women make up more than half of all medical school applicants, students and graduates¹, they're not entering Cardiology. Currently, women only comprise about 10% of all Cardiologists². With these troubling statistics in mind, we talk with ⁠Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sabeeda Kadavath⁠ to hear how she became a heart doctor, overcoming numerous challenges to reach her goal. She also discusses how we can encourage other women to enter Cardiology and why having women in this field is important for all women and men. ¹ - ⁠Women in medical schools: Dig into latest record-breaking numbers⁠ ² - ⁠American College of Cardiology⁠

    Primary Care - Why We All Need a Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 17:22


    Many of us only go to the doctor if we feel sick, if that. Having an established relationship and regular check-ups with a primary care physician, however, plays a major role in preventing future health problems. In the latest Health Wav podcast, Mitchell Nail talks with Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Dylan Barnett about the importance of establishing with a primary care provider as well as the unique challenges he sees for patients in rural areas.

    Virtual Healthcare - Tomorrow is Happening Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 31:06


    Virtual care. Telemedicine. Telehealth. We have many names to describe how healthcare professionals of all levels are reaching patients remotely. And the service is only growing, fueled by increasing demand and a drive for access. What does the future look like, and what can patients expect going forward? Vincent Turner, FACHE, and Dr. John Thompson, Pulmonologist, both with St. Bernards Healthcare, discuss how their healthcare system is tackling these issues throughout their rural service area in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri.

    Special Year End Episode - Health Wav 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 12:46


    As we enter 2023, Health Wav host Mitchell Nail recaps 2022 podcast highlights in this special year-end episode.

    Physical Therapy - Keeping Us Moving & Recovering Quicker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 37:59


    We count on our bodies for everyday movement. When something doesn't go right, we need someone to help us get moving again, and that's where physical therapists, or "movement experts," come in. In this edition of Health Wav, we discuss why someone facing an injury or surgery should strongly consider physical therapy as part of the recovery process. Our thanks to Andy Shatly, PT, and Carly Swain, PT, with St. Bernards Sports Medicine for their expertise!

    'Empowering and Encouraging Women' through OB-GYN Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 16:01


    Dr. Whitney Rich, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates, embarked on a career in medicine to "empower and encourage women." She describes what women should expect at their first OB-GYN appointments, all the way through menopause and beyond.

    Why Prostate Screenings (and Urology Health) Matter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 19:34


    Urologist Dr. Rudolph Bowens with St. Bernards Urology joins Health Wav discussing the importance for eligible men to receive regular prostate screenings. Because prostate cancer typically presents as a slow-growing disease, these screenings are saving mens' lives and their quality of life.

    New Lung Cancer Screenings Are Saving Lives. Do You Need One?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 24:36


    Each year, lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer. But hope is on the horizon. Advanced, low-dose CT screenings are saving lives by detecting those cancers early while they're still treatable. Dr. Sharp Malak, Radiologist with St. Bernards Imaging Center, explains how the screenings work and who might benefit from them.

    Aneurysms — What are they, and who is at risk?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 24:50


    Dr. Matt Hendrich, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with St. Bernards, explains what patients need to know about aneurysms — What are they? Who is at risk? What are the symptoms? Does family history matter? How are they fixed?

    Healthcare May Hold Your Next Career. And Here's Why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 22:00


    Despite seeing headlines that read 'Hiring Now,' 'We Offer Sign-On Bonuses,' and 'No Experience Required,' choosing the right work environment can prove overwhelming, even among a job-seekers market. Lori Smith, Vice President of Human Resources for St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas, discusses her experiences working in human resource capacities throughout the private sector and why she believes healthcare holds numerous, unexplored job opportunities, regardless of a person's education background.

    "Stages of Life" — Caring for the Tiniest of Patients in a NICU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 23:37


    Different stages of life require different types of care. When that care involves the smallest patients—those often born prematurely—hospitals rely upon specialized intensive care settings found within a NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Douglas Seglem, D.O., Neonatologist with St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., helped start the only NICU within the eastern half of Arkansas. He explains how the presence of NICU completely changes a hospital's birthing capabilities.

    Navigating the Sea of Services - Getting Mental Health Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 19:17


    You need both good mental and physical health. Sometimes though, navigating those services can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling. Kevin Byron, Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at St. Bernards, breaks down the layers of mental health assistance offered within the St. Bernards Healthcare system and how potential patients or their loved ones get the help they need.

    Mohs Surgery and Protecting Your Skin — A Dermatology Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 21:03


    Dr. Colton Nielson, Dermatologist and Mohs Micrograhic Surgeon with St. Bernards Dermatology, explains the significance of the Mohs procedure to treat skin cancers while offering tips on how we can have our healthiest skin.

    A Heart Conversation (Part 4) - It's All Tied Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 17:00


    In our final segment of our ongoing Heart Series, Barry Tedder, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist with St. Bernards Heart & Vascular in Jonesboro, Ark., explains how the health of our hearts and vascular systems impacts both our physical and mental health.

    Delta in the Delta — Everything You Should Know about COVID, 19 Months Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 26:29


    Dr. Kasey Holder, Vice President of Medical Affairs for St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., has spent the better part of the COVID-19 pandemic immersed in treatments, therapies and preventions of the virus and its subsequent variants. She joins us to discuss everything we should know, now 19 months in and counting.

    A Heart Conversation (Part 3) - Healthy Hearts Need Healthy Vessels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 20:46


    In Part 3 of 4 of our ongoing Heart Series, Matthew Hendrich, M.D., Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with St. Bernards Heart & Vascular in Jonesboro, Ark., explains why a healthy heart needs a healthy vehicle for proper blood delivery: the vascular system.

    A Heart Conversation (Part 2) - An Intervention

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 26:19


    In Part 2 of 4 of our ongoing Heart Series, Ahmed Ahmed, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist with St. Bernards Heart & Vascular in Jonesboro, Ark., talks about practicing heart care within a collaborative, coordinated team and what drives his desire to help patients with heart problems.

    A Heart Conversation (Part 1) - Keeping Your Rhythm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 17:16


    Devi Nair, M.D., Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Bernards Heart Care in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses one of the most rapidly-advancing fields in healthcare, what sets her team apart and what drives her to pursue cutting-edge care options for her rural patients.

    Cultivating and Practicing Mental Health - What does it look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 14:00


    Sarah Sumpter, Clinical Director for St. Bernards Behavioral Health in Jonesboro, Ark., offers practical advice for mental health in action and why we should all discuss this important topic openly.

    Rock Steady Boxing - People With Parkinson's Disease Fight Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 16:02


    Leslie Wester, a nationally-certified health and wellness coach with St. Bernards Health & Wellness in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses how the global program Rock Steady Boxing is changing the lives of both men and women with Parkinson's disease.

    Can We Really Prevent Colorectal Cancer? - A Gastroenterologist's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 14:05


    "When should I get screened, and what are my options?" "Can I really prevent colon cancer?" "Should I be concerned about blood in my stool?" Dr. Matt Garner with St. Bernards Gastroenterology answers everything you need to know about colorectal cancers and why early screenings are still our best tool to fight them.

    Neurosurgery — How It Could Better Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 20:11


    Eric Akin, M.D. and Alice Cherqui, M.D. with St. Bernards Neurosurgery in Jonesboro, Arkansas join us on the latest edition of Health Wav to discuss the field of neurosurgery — what it is, what the latest advancements are and how neurosurgery can improve someone's quality of life.

    Your Doctor's Take — The COVID-19 Vaccine & Why You Should Get It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 16:33


    Dr. Lance Tuetken, a primary care physician with St. Bernards First Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas, breaks down everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and why you should get it as soon as possible. * Dr. Tuetken references several reputable sources during our conversation. Here are some of those links: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/covid-19-vaccine-faq https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine https://my.clevelandclinic.org/landing/covid-19-vaccine ** To learn more about Dr. Tuetken, check out his physician spotlight at https://www.stbernards.info/news/physician-spotlight-dr-lance-tuetken.

    Pregnancies and COVID-19 — What Do Moms Need to Know?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 17:36


    St. Bernards Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Director Dr. Serena Vance and St. Bernards Nursing Director for Women's and Children's Services Dana Lands have dedicated much of their work this year helping new moms navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Health Wav, they share some of what they've learned during 2020 and how pregnant moms can have safe and joyous pregnancies.

    Holidays Amid a Pandemic - A Dietitian's Nutrition Advice for Overall Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 13:04


    Stacy Hindman, Director of Nutritional Services for St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offers advice for holiday meal preppers (and eaters) to make healthier nutrition choices between now and the end of the year.

    "This virus is so different." — Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of NYITCOM at A-State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 32:03


    What should you know right now about COVID-19? Hear about virus fatigue and anxiety, masks, long-term symptoms, vaccines and more from Dr. Shane Speights, dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Speights offers listeners a realistic—yet hopeful—outlook on our current state and how we can stop the spread of COVID-19 together.

    Parenting and Pediatrics Amid a Pandemic - How do viral infections affect children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 10:54


    Dr. Cassandra Nosser, a pediatric hospitalist with St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses how different viral infections may present themselves among children, how parents can keep their families well and when parents should seek medical care for their children.

    Awareness, Screenings & Early Detection — A Radiologist's Take on Breast Health Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 20:07


    Dr. Sharp Malak with Associated Radiologists, Ltd. and St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas discusses in detail why breast health services and screenings are more important than ever for women and men alike.

    Clinical Trials and Breast Cancer - An Oncology Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 12:45


    Dr. Mazin Khalil, a medical oncologist/hematologist with St. Bernards Cancer Center in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses recent work evaluating a clinical trial designed to lower recurrence risks for breast cancer patients.

    Ear Pain: When should I get help? — Dr. Shane Smith, OFSC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 13:29


    Otalaryngologist Dr. Shane Smith with Otolaryngology and Facial Surgery Centre (OFSC) in Jonesboro, AR discusses some of the underlying causes of ear pain, and when someone should get medical assistance—especially if that pain is long-term.

    Robotics in Joint Surgery? — Dr. Brian Dickson, Jonesboro Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 7:32


    Dr. Brian Dickson with Jonesboro Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (JOSM) joins Health Wav to discuss how robotics are changing the landscape of knee replacement surgeries, including the ROSA® Knee System, which he currently uses.

    "Masks, Vaccines and Manners" - A COVID-19 Conversation with Dr. Mark Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 14:35


    Dr. Mark Wiggins, a primary care physician with St. Bernards First Care in Jonesboro, Ark., offers his thoughts on COVID-19, relating his experiences serving overseas in the United States Air Force and his time as a physician in the middle of a global pandemic.

    St. Bernards Celebrates 120 Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 11:53


    St. Bernards President and CEO Chris Barber discusses the healthcare system turning 120 years this July 5th, what it means to do so during a global pandemic and where the organization goes from here.

    Cleaning & Disinfecting - Interview with Gary Riney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 7:39


    With the presence of COVID-19, it's never been more important to make sure we're sanitizing "high-touch" surfaces on a regular basis. St. Bernards Environmental Services Director Gary Riney shares what you can do to help yourself and your loved ones stay well.

    New Podcast from St. Bernards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 2:57


    Health Wav, a service of St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, provides the latest health-related news and discussions for Northeast Arkansas and the surrounding region. Our aim is to expand the St. Bernards mission "to provide Christ-like healing to the community through education, treatment and health services."

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