Plug in to Health

Prevea Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Beth Woods, takes us on her fascinating journey, from an Alaskan military base and taekwondo competitions, to ultimately caring for kids in Northeast Wisconsin.

Prevea Health Neurointerventional Radiologists, Dr. Alison Meyer and Dr. Collin Torok, two experts who are on the front lines of stroke every day, talk about what we should know about stroke and what resources we have to help those impacted by stroke.

Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Michael K. Ryan, takes us back to some of his amazing experiences and training that have led him to becoming highly skilled in the operating room, and have landed him on the sidelines of pro football games.

After heart surgery and a lifetime disease diagnosis, Prevea President and CEO, Dr. Ashok Rai, talks about being a lifetime patient and how this experience has shaped the way he approaches medicine and health care.

Prevea Orthopedics Hand Surgeon, Dr. Joanie Columbia, talks all things carpal tunnel, from symptoms to treatment options for relief.

Pediatricians are called to care for the most precious and vulnerable members of our communities. When her daughter, Gemma was born with a rare condition in 2021, Dr. Rebecca Gehrmann gained a deeper love and new perspective for her calling.

Prevea Health Breast Surgeon, Dr. Kai Huang, talks about the importance of mammograms, as well as the risk factors and treatment of breast cancer.

Prevea Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Greene, talks about surgical options for back pain after non-operative methods prove unsuccessful.

Your back is where your body lives. Prevea Neurosurgeon, Dr. Randall Johnson, discusses the impacts of back pain and options to treat it.

June is Men's Health Month! Prevea Orthopedics expert, Dr. Padraic Obma identifies the top conditions he treats in men and shares what he does in his own daily routine to stay fit and healthy.

Prevea Orthopedic and Sports Medicine surgeon, Dr. Padraic Obma, shares what motivates and inspires him as an innovator and leader in orthopedic surgery.

Prevea OB/GYN, Dr. Jennifer Milosavljevic, shares her personal experiences with women's health that include challenges and heartbreak. She explains how those experiences have impacted the way she cares for her patients.

After a family tragedy at a young age, Prevea Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Koffie made a lifelong promise to help others. Dr. Koffie shares why he made that promise and how it continues to inspire him in caring for and treating every patient he sees.

Prevea Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Cathy Long shares the personal story of how her sister, who died of leukemia as a teen, continues to inspire her work in helping children and families fight childhood cancer and blood disorders.

Prevea President and CEO, Dr. Ashok Rai takes a deeper dive into the beliefs and philosophies that help guide Prevea Health to be the best place to get care, and the best place to give care.

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our goal is to help you better understand the actions you can take to help fight the disease, and some of the best ways you can support someone who is impacted by it. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid, breast surgeon at Prevea Health and a champion for breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment. 

The Prevea Surgery Center is a new, first of its kind ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Green Bay.   Dr. Padraic Obma and Angie Perronne explain the enhanced experiences and benefits ASCs provide to patients.

Prevea President and CEO, Dr. Ashok Rai, shares his story of what happened while setting his personal health aside.   And now, after heart surgery and a lifetime disease diagnosis, he's asking people to do the one thing he wishes he would've done.

June is Men's Health Month, and a great time to look at what men should be doing to preserve and protect their health.  Prevea Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Connor Roberts, explains why men aren't as likely to make their health a priority.

March is colon cancer awareness month and is the perfect time to talk about why it might be time to get a colonoscopy sooner than you think.  Prevea Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chaitanya Pant, joins us on this episode.

After a COVID-19 infection, millions of people have developed what is known as "Long Covid."  Dr. Katrina Severance, Medical Director of the Prevea COVID Recovery Clinic, talks about its symptoms and treatment options.

Testing for COVID-19 remains critical to curbing the spread of the virus in our communities.  This episode dives into at-home COVID testing kits.  How do they work?  How reliable are they, and when should you consider taking one?

As kids head back to school for the second year in a row in the midst of a pandemic, Prevea Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lisa Tutskey provides advice on how to best help our kids navigate another year of unknowns.

If you are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19, and have not yet done so, the time is now.  Prevea Health President and CEO, Dr. Ashok Rai, explains why, and what, potentially, is at stake.

Lisa Tutskey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Prevea Health, discusses navigating a new chapter of the pandemic and when "getting back to normal" is easier said than done.

We address some of the most frequently asked questions about vaccinating your children for COVID-19, as you seek information and peace of mind.

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Dr. Alison Nohara, a neurointerventional radiologist for Prevea Health helps shed some light on what we all need to know about stroke, as May marks National Stroke Awareness Month.

Three vaccines are now approved for FDA use in the fight against COVID-19 here in the U.S. Prevea Health President and CEO, Dr. Ashok Rai, explains how each vaccine works, and provides answers to common questions about the vaccines.

Renita Robinson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Prevea Health, talks about her new role at our health care organization, and how it can help us to better serve our communities' health care needs.

There are a lot of questions when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. This episode is focused on answering those questions with the help of board certified OB/GYN, Dr. Jessica Lyszczynski of Prevea Health.

As health care workers receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccine, this episode focuses on important information regarding the vaccine, and addresses concerns you may have about getting vaccinated.

Aaron Rodgers provides his perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic, offering insight and inspiration during this challenging time.

Prevea President and CEO, Dr. Ashok Rai, and Prevea Director of Primary Care, Quality and Innovation, Amber Allen, address health care’s biggest concerns about the upcoming flu season, and what we can all be doing to keep ourselves and our families safe and healthy.

Dr. Josh Rankin, Prevea Pediatrician, offers helpful tips for parents in getting their kids comfortable with wearing a mask.

This episode explores the practice of empathy. Lisa Tutskey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Prevea Health, talks about the value that empathy can bring to our lives, to others, and to our relationships.

As the number of those with Alzheimer's and other dementias grows, so will the number of those caring for loved ones affected by the disease. Katie Dykes, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in geriatrics at Prevea Health, provides guidance and resources for those caregivers.

Dr. Erin E. Stevens, a Prevea Gynecologic Oncologist, trained at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where COVID-19 has hit particularly hard. On this episode, she offers insight on the impact COVID-19 has had on cancer patients, as well as her daily personal and professional life as a health care provider.

As we try our best to stay positive during the Covid-19 pandemic, and care for ourselves and our families, we are also experiencing a wide range of emotions. Dr. Carolyn Reabe, Prevea Psychiatrist, talks about if what we are feeling is normal and when it may be time to consider professional help.

Dr. Manar Alshahouri, a Prevea Health critical care and lung doctor, has been caring for patients hospitalized with Covid-19 at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He provides insight from the front lines and expresses his gratitude toward a supportive community.

President and CEO of Prevea Health, Dr. Ashok Rai, answers some common questions about universal masking and the important role it plays in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nearly every aspect of our lives is changing right now as we are spending almost all of our time at home. Prevea Integrative Medicine Physician, Dr. Tracy Page, explains what we can do to keep ourselves healthy at home in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This episode focuses on how to help our kids and ourselves through the many life changes we are experiencing as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Prevea Health Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lisa Tutskey, helps us navigate the many emotions we may be feeling.

Whether you're taking flight for Spring Break, mapping out a summer road trip or driving shorter distances to your vacation destination, we have you and your kids covered. Prevea pediatrician, Dr. Josh Rankin, joins us to offer some helpful travel tips, and shares what he has learned from his own traveling adventures with his children.

How much do we really know about heart attack, how common it is and how it can be prevented? Prevea interventional cardiologist, Dr. Todd Fergus, provides some critical and potentially life-saving information.

In the midst of a Wisconsin winter we battle flu, common cold, stomach bugs and more. Prevea Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Amy Romandine Kratz, talks about how adults and children can navigate through these common illnesses.

Research shows that women, particularly mothers and caregivers, carry the brunt of the "mental load" for their families. Lisa Tutskey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for Prevea Behavioral Care, joins us to discuss why that is, and offers helpful insight on how to reduce the "mental load" or "emotional labor."

Many Americans think there is something "scary" about Sunday. It's that feeling of anxiety that starts to creep up when realizing a new week is about to begin, and all the responsibilities that come with it. Lisa Tutskey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for Prevea Behavioral Care, joins us to offer solutions so we can enjoy our Sundays without being overwhelmed by what awaits us in the week ahead.

In the spirit of the new year, Prevea Integrative Medicine physician, Dr. Tracy Page, joins us to discuss ways to create new and healthy habits.

We welcome President and CEO of Prevea Health, Dr. Ashok Rai, as we dedicate our first episode to helping you become more familiar with Prevea Health and our passion for creating healthy and happy communities.