Prescribed Listening

So, you've been diagnosed with cancer. Now what?Dr. Danae Hamouda from Oncology and Hematology and Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic from Radiation Oncology at UToledo Health discuss what you can expect after a cancer diagnosis. They provide an overview of what to anticipate with radiation therapy or chemotherapy, how to talk about your diagnosis with loved ones, how to get clear answers to your questions, clinical trials, and how UToledo Health supports you every step of the way.To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hamouda or Dr. Hadziahmetovic, call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at 419.383.6644.

If you plan on watching the total solar eclipse on April 8 with your family, we are discussing how you and your kids can view it safely with Dr. Svitlana Zhukivska with UTMC Family Medicine.We discuss dos and don'ts for eclipse glasses, and the repercussions for not having the right type of protection for yours and your kid's eyes, and helping your kids understand why using eclipse glasses are important. If you are interested in attending UToledo's Eclipse celebration, you can learn more at https://www.utoledo.edu/eclipse/If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zhukivska, you can call  419.383.5555 

For some, the holidays bring up a lot of emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey discusses tips to manage your grief over the holiday season with Behavioral Health Care Manager Hannah Gullikson from UTMC Department of Psychiatry.

Whether you are just starting out as a caregiver for someone with dementia, or have been one for a while, this episode is for you. Host Tessa Lackey, discusses tips to help caregivers care for patients with Alzheimers and other forms of Dementia with Dr. Dionis Kononov from physical wellbeing, to their mental wellbeing for both caregiver and patient. We also look at what is important to focus on when getting started on this journey, and how to work through unexpected challenges after a diagnosis in a loved one.  To schedule an appointment with the Senior Behavioral Health, call 419.383.5695. 

Recently, the US Preventative Services Task Force changed the breast cancer screening guidelines to recommend starting screening at 40 years old instead of 50 years old. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, Host Tessa Lackey discusses the latest breast cancer screening guidelines and how they apply to you with Dr. Danae Hamouda from UTMC oncology and Hematology.We also discuss genetic testing and if it's right for you, how to know the risks of breast cancer and how to reduce your overall risk.If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hamouda or a mammogram, you can call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer center at 419.383.6644. 

Burnout is difficult to work through, and when you're on a recovery journey, it can be more challenging. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey talks to Dr. Tanvir Singh from UTMC Psychiatry and the UTMC Recovery Center about how to work through burnout while on your recovery journey.  We discuss how to prevent burnout, how to know when you are experiencing it, tips to manage inevitable stress and continue to practice healthy habits. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with the Recovery Center, you can call 419.383.5275. 

Recently The World Health Organization classified the artificial sweetener most commonly found in diet pop, aspartame, as a possible carcinogen.We talk to Dr. Srini Hejeebu from UTMC Internal Medicine about what WHO and the FDA are saying about aspartame, how you should go about consuming it and other artificial sweeteners, especially if you are a diabetic or suffer from migranes and discuss some natural alternatives. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Srini Hejeebu at 419.383.5614. 

You can avoid some heart and vascular problems, help yourself age in a healthy way and live a healthy life by going on this diet. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we are breaking down the Mediterranean diet with Dr. Rajesh Gupta from UTMC Cardiovascular Medicine. Host Tessa Lackey discusses with Dr. Gupta how you can incorporate methods of this diet into your daily habits, recipe ideas, what kinds of sugary foods you should be eating, and what you can do to improve your next cup of coffee or tea while on this diet. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Gupta at  419.931.0030 

As you spend more time in the sun let's talk about what you need to know about sunscreen for yourself, your loved ones who are sensitive to the sun, and the rest of your family. Host Tessa Lackey, talks with UTMC Dermatology PA-C, Nina Rettig about how to find relief if you are really sensitive to the sun, tips for boosting your bodies protection from the sun naturally, tips for getting some color on your skin before vacation, and how you could get a sunburn from your margarita on the beach?You can schedule an appointment with Nina Rettig, PA-C at 419.383.6200.

What can skin cancer look like, and how do you know when to talk to a doctor?Host Tessa Lackey discusses with Dr. Danae Hamouda from UTMC's Department of Oncology and Hematology, who is most at risk for skin cancer, methods to check your skin, how to help prevent skin cancer, and her recent study on Melanoma survival trends.May is Melanoma Awareness Month. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Hamouda at 419.383.6644.

As school sports start back up and the weather is nice enough to go outside for a run again, how do you get back into your workout routine after taking a break?  In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Chrissy Billau talks to Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. David Sohn about how to safely get your body ready to perform at its best, when to know if you pushed yourself too hard, and how to avoid an injury.   You can schedule an appointment with Dr. David Sohn through the UTMC Orthopaedic Center at 419.383.4878. 

Cases of substance abuse, and addiction to drugs and alcohol, remain high since the pandemic.Host Chrissy Billau sits down with UTMC Psychiatrist Dr. Tanvir Singh to discuss what the difference is between substance abuse and addiction, what you should look for in yourself or a loved one struggling with drugs and alcohol, what substance abuse looks like for the person going through it, and how you can support someone you love going through the signs and symptoms of substance abuse.Learn more about substance abuse and addiction or schedule an appointment with UTMC Recovery Services at 419.383.5695.

There are a lot of misconceptions related to organ donation, so let's ask the expert.In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Chrissy Billau talks to Dr. Obi Ekwenna, a Transplant Surgeon from The University of Toledo Medical Center's Urology Department, about living organ donation addressing common myths, the truth about how organ donation may not only save someone else's life, but your own, and programs available to protect organ donors and the gift you make.To learn more about northwest Ohio's only organ transplant center, UTMC, call 419.383.6715.Show Notes:If you would like to sign up and become a donor - utmc.link/rp4 If you have any questions about organ donation or donate an organ, call - 419.383.6715 or check out - utmc.link/1cf41a

What if you could reach your health goals and enhance your overall wellbeing by improving certain areas of your lifestyle? Our host Chrissy Billau talks to Psychologist Dr. Julie Brennan and Independent Clinical and Sports Counselor Dr. Angele McGrady about how the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine — restorative sleep, a whole-food, plant-based diet, physical activity, stress management, positive social connections and avoiding risky substances — can help.We discuss how stress impacts your body, explore tips to start eating healthy and learn why your bed is only meant for sleep and sex.You can schedule an appointment with UTMC Family Medicine at 419.383.5555 and Psychiatry at 419.383.5695.

In part two of our discussion about women's mental health we focus on the mental health struggles within motherhood.Our host, Chrissy Billau, talks to Psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Kelly about how to recognize postpartum depression in yourself, how to support a new mom, why kids can be so mean, the importance of self-care, and how to be happy.If you missed part one of this episode, tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.You can schedule an appointment with UTMC Psychiatry at 419.383.5695.

This one's for the ladies (or if you're looking to understand the mind of a woman better)!Did you know than 1 in 5 women in the U.S. have experienced a mental health condition in the past year?In Part One of this episode of Prescribed Listening, we talk about women's mental health — from societal expectations and balancing their roles in life to the increases in ADHD and anxiety in women.Our host, Chrissy Billau, talks to Psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Kelly about how to check in on your mental health, the mental weight many women carry, how to know if you have ADHD or anxiety and how to find support.You can schedule an appointment with UTMC Psychiatry at 419.383.5695.

Traditionally the winter months bring on seasonal cold and flu. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we hear from Dr. Michael Ellis, Chief Medical Officer for The University of Toledo Medical Center. Dr. Ellis discusses steps to prevent and protect yourself and others from those dreaded winter colds and flus. 

Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? What is right for your body's hydration?In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we look at common themes from our last season about hydration and how it works in our body. Host Chrissy Billau talks to University of Toledo Physician and Family Medicine, Dr. Coral Matus, about how to know if you're dehydrated or if your over hydrated, how athletes should prepare your body for longer workouts, and if you feel like you are going to the bathroom every hour, why that might be happening. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Coral Matus at  419.383.5555.

This season we are expanding on common themes found in the last season. Such as, even if you know your own body, at what point should you talk to your doctor about a medication before taking it? Why does it matter?Host Chrissy Billau asks UTMC Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Srini Hejeebu why taking a supplement or medicine you saw on Tiktok without talking to your doctor may not give you the result you expected. Plus, how can you effectively communicate questions about what you think is going on with your body to your doctor and how you can combat health misinformation you found on the internet?You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Srini Hejeebu at 419.383.5614.

Two of the top Googled Health Questions from the last few years are: "does cholesterol really count " and "how to lower blood pressure?"Our host Chrissy Billau asks Primary Care Physician, Dr. Kevin Phelps, what can you do to change your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers, what are the risks if your numbers are high, and how lifestyle medicine can change your life.You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Kevin Phelps at 419.383.5555.

Two of the top Googled Health Questions from the last few years are "how to relieve constipation" and "should I go gluten-free?"How do you find relief, and should more people be avoiding gluten for their gut health? Our host Chrissy Billau talks to Dr. Benjamin Hart who works in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at UTMC what you can do if you or your kids are constipated, who needs to be on a gluten-free diet, how gluten reacts in your body, and when you need to see a doctor about constipation.You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Hart at 419.383.6105. 

One of the top Googled health questions from the last two years is, "why can't I sleep?"Our host Chrissy Billau asks Dr. Andre Aguillon, a specialist in sleep medicine at UTMC, how to get good sleep as an adult and a child, if naps are helpful, how to calm your brain before bed, and recommended school start times for children and how it impacts their sleep.You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Andre Aguillon at the University of Toledo Medical Center by calling 567-420-1600.

One of the top Googled health questions is, "are short workouts worth it?"Will a 10-minute workout into your busy schedule produce any progress on your fitness journey? Our host Chrissy Billau asks UTMC Physical Therapists Joe Dietrich DPT, ATC, and Tyler Schinharl PT, DPT, where you can start your exercise journey if you aren't sure, recommended workouts, the best time of day to work out, how to avoid injuring yourself during a workout and how to come back from an injury. You can schedule an appointment with Joe Dietrich and Tyler Schinharl at the UTMC Regency Clinic at (419) 383-5040.

One of the top Googled health questions from the last few years is, "what causes kidney stones?"Our host, Chrissy Billau, talks to Dr. Ahmed El-Zawahry from The University of Toledo Medical Center's Urology Department about what to watch for with kidney stones, how much water you should be drinking, UTIs, and the color and smell of your urine.You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmed El-Zawahry at the University of Toledo Medical Center by calling the Department of Urology at 419.383.3578.

Two of the top Googled health questions from the last few years are: "can you be fat and healthy," and "how many calories should I be eating?"Can you be what some might consider "fat" and healthy at the same time? Our host Chrissy Billau asks Registered Dietician Julie Smith, who works with UTMC Bariatric Surgery, what the risks of being too skinny or obese, signs of an eating disorder, fad diets, and how parents can manage feeding a picky eater.Learn more about Bariatric Surgery and our Registered Dieticians at http://utmc.utoledo.edu/

Two of the most Googled health questions in the last few years are "what is RSV, and "what is HPV?"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic RSV and HPV has entered the conversation. Why is that? Our host Chrissy Billau asks Dr. Deepa Mukundan, a University of Toledo Physician and Infectious Disease Specialist, about RSV and HPV, how to talk to your kids about getting vaccinated, the latest on COVID-19, and where you can turn to for answers, in this episode of Prescribed Listening.You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Mukundan by getting a referral from your Primary Care doctor or by calling (833) UTP-0040.

One of the top Googled health questions from the last two years is, "Is a daily glass of wine healthy?" Our host Chrissy Billau asks Cardiologist Dr. Mark Burket whether wine is good for your heart, the types of exercise and diet you can be taking part in to benefit your heart health, and how significant pain in your legs may mean you need to see a doctor right away. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Burket at the University of Toledo Medical Center by calling (419) 931-0030.  

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jacob Miller. Dr. Miller provides tips on a healthy and safe workout regime for the New Year.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, clinical psychologist Morgan Dynes. Dr. Dynes provides insight into setting healthy resolutions.

In this special New Year's edition of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center – Dr. Julie Brennan, a registered dietitian and psychologist shares how to get in the right mindset for setting healthy a relationship with food in 2022.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, occupational therapist and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist James Kesler. James provides driving assessments and training for teens and adults with disabilities, prepares teens with conditions like autism and cerebral palsy for driving, and helps elderly drivers as they near their driving retirement.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, certified nurse practitioner Theresa Garris. Theresa walks through signs and symptoms of heart failure and how to live with the condition.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Dr. William Saunders, the head of emergency medicine at UTMC. He offers insight into the specialty, discusses what students should know, and how the staff has managed throughout the pandemic.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Dr. Mohamed Omballi, whose focus is in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine Disease. Today, he discusses the zephyr valve implant, which was approved by the FDA in 2018 to treat severe emphysema. The implant is a less invasive treatment that expands the options available to patients and allows for an increase in quality of life.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Kesha Valentine, a Licensed Social Worker, who specializes in recovery services and integrated behavioral health, which focuses on the treatment of the whole person, embedding behavioral health care providers in primary care and other specialties across UTMC. 

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Chief of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine Division, Dr. David Sohn emphasizes the importance of stretching in preventing and treating pain. 

In this special edition of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Ellis provides and update on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of vaccines.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Saqib Masroor discusses his speciality, cardiovascular health.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Urologist Dr. Firas Petros discusses his speciality, urologic oncology.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Stephanie Pannell discusses her speciality, colorectal health and the common medical conditions of the perianal region.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Program Director of Hyperbaric Medicine Scott Bein, discusses the benefits of hyperbaric treatment. UTMC's Wound and Hyperbaric Center includes board-certified physicians, nurses and other health-care professionals, certified in the management of wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Dr. Ashley Schneider discusses the interdisciplinary approach to treating chronic pain and how this innovative practice can help fight the opioid use epidemic. 

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Cardiologist Dr. Blair Grubb discusses his medical specialty, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS.

In this episode of Prescribed Listening from The University of Toledo Medical Center, Urologist Dr. Puneet Sindhwani shares insight into prostate cancer and minimally invasive treatments. UTMC offers HIFU, or high-intensity focused ultrasound for treatment. 

In the first episode of The Univesity of Toledo Medical Center's podcast Prescribed Listening, Psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Kelly shares the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has left on mental health and tips to get back on track.