Stoughton Hospital Health Talk

Downsizing can be challenging, but this podcast shares expert tips to help seniors simplify with confidence and ease.

Want to unlock your full potential and build habits that actually stick? Here's how: know your mindset, rewire your thinking, recognize outside influences, and build systems for success.

Stay safe and independent! Learn about fall risks, prevention, and helpful programs like Stepping On.

When to see a pelvic floor therapist and what to expect.

 Learn causes and treatments for bunions and hammer toes to keep your feet pain-free.

Explore plantar fasciitis, when to see a doctor, and treatment options.

Exercise is important, but sometimes getting motivated is a challenge. Andy Saul is a Certified Wellness Practitioner and is here to help you find that motivation to start and keep an exercise program.

Stoughton Health Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Jen Mora will discuss what is involved with a DOT physical.

Join us for an episode featuring Dr. Lind, discussing his experience, patient care philosophy, and the most rewarding part of his job. Discover the behind-the-scenes of exceptional care in this insightful podcast episode.

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives per year than all forms of cancer combined. Join Advanced Practice Nurses, Tina DeGroot and Johnathan Milton, to learn more about this preventable and manageable disease.

Falls can happen to anyone, but how do we minimize injury when they do? "Learn to Fall Safely" classes teach techniques to avoid fall-related injuries like hitting your head or breaking your wrists. While we aim to stay on our feet, intentional falls (as practiced in disciplines like Aikido) teach us how to fall safely.

Join Matt for an insightful discussion on estate planning, exploring what happens to your assets after you pass away and discovering effective strategies to plan for the future of your property.

Bill Wilson, RN will discuss pertussis or what is more commonly known as whooping cough. He will share up-to-date information the symptoms, spread, and prevention of Pertussis.

Angela Bakken, Nurse Case Manager at Stoughton Health, discusses how a patient who has stayed in the hospital for at least three days who needs additional skilled care may be able to stay at Stoughton Hospital rather than going to a skilled nursing facility.

Learn more about a local option for outpatient recovery at CleanSlate- treating Opioid Use Disorder.

Learn more about a local option for outpatient recovery at CleanSlate- treating Alcohol Use Disorder.

Learn more about a local option for outpatient recovery at CleanSlate- treating Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders.

A review of things in the home that can contribute to falls and strategies to reduce the risk.

We know many things that work in the therapeutic world to improve balance and reduce falls risk. Let's translate what we know from literature into more playful ways to become falls resilient and invite people to find joyful movement that speaks to them,

As an educator and instructor Linda firmly believes falling is not an inevitable result of aging. The potential for improving your balance, strength and mobility is possible at any age.

This episode will explore the research behind yoga's effect on fall prevention.

Improve balance at any age with evidence-based tests and interventions.

The Falls Free Dane coalition was started by Safe Communities in 2007 with the intent of building collaborative efforts in Dane County at both the system and grassroot levels to reduce older adult falls in our community. We address the topic of falls collaboratively, by using data to help us target programs, events, and efforts.

For most of us, we take balance for granted in our daily lives; yet balance is a finely calibrated function of our brain, and as our bodies change, our brain often does not keep up. We can take time to focus on balance. We can use movement to help us “recalibrate” our balance brain, improve our balance, reduce fall risk and it can be fun!

The Neighborhood Free Health Clinic provides free pediatric dental screenings for children ages one to five, education for patient and families, and referrals as needed.

Perfect at any point, therapeutic Soma Yoga reduces anxiety while improving comfort, ease, strength and stamina.

How psilocybin came to the US and started the psychedelic movement, a brief history of psychedelic research in the 60s, the hippie movement, Harvard and Timothy Leary, and Nixon's War on Drugs.

As interest in psychedelic assisted therapy has exploded in the US, the US is grappling with how to commercialize and medicalize plant medicines that have already been used for healing for thousands of years.

Join us for an episode featuring Dr. Schwaab, discussing his experience at Stoughton Hospital's General Surgery Clinic, patient care philosophy, unique aspects of the Specialty Clinics, and the most rewarding part of his job. Discover the behind-the-scenes of exceptional care in this insightful podcast episode.

A brief history of psychedelic research in the 60s, the War on Drugs, and 50 years later; promising hope for mental health conditions as US grapples with psychedelic legalization and research continues.

Learn more about the Neighborhood Free Health Clinic where community members receive free, compassionate, non-emergency healthcare if living with minimal or no health insurance.

Learn how physical therapy can be an effective tool in managing arthritis pain.

Understanding the connection between your brain and pain leads to immediate and long-term improvements in mobility, activity tolerance, and mood.

UW Organ and Tissue Donation serves deceased organ and tissue donors and their families in more than 100 hospitals in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan and is recognized as one of the nation's finest organ procurement organizations. Today's episode will help listeners better understand the importance of registering as an organ donor, how the donation process works and why your decision could save your family- as well as the 100,000 people in the nation who are currently waiting for an organ transplant.

Did you know that sleep studies can be performed at Stoughton Health? Join Dottie to learn who needs a sleep study and what to expect. Stoughton Health Sleep Disorders Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and offers state-of-the-art services for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders for individuals two and older.

Foot care clients 60 years or older can make an appointment with our trained staff, which includes a foot inspection, foot and nail care, foot massage and more. Come enjoy our relaxing environment and friendly staff.

Melanie Pavolonis (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) talks about Pulmonary Rehab at Stoughton Health. Ms. Pavolonis explains what is Pulmonary Rehab at Stoughton and how it helps patients learn how to manage their condition.

Learn how essential oils can help you stay healthy through the seasons.

Learn which essential oils may support anxious feelings, stress, and emotions and how they promote calming effects on the mind and nervous system.

What are essential oils? What are the benefits of essential oils and how can I use them?

It's not just about what to eat and what not to eat. There are many other considerations that may not get discussed in a standard doctor's visit. Dr Allison Becker, licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, describes the whole - person approach to helping someone struggling with obesity.

Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular both in alternative and mainstream clinical settings. Listen in and learn more about what acupuncture is, where it comes from and what science knows about how acupuncture works. Dr. Allison Becker, licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist will also explain what types of conditions she finds acupuncture most useful for.

William Wilson (Infection Preventionist at Stoughton Health) talks about the 2022-2023 Flu Season.  Mr. Wilson talks about the flu shot and ways to stay healthy during the cold/flu season.

William Wilson (Infection Preventionist at Stoughton Health) talks about the flu shot and ways to stay healthy during the cold/flu season.

Amy Crull (Holistic Health Coach) talks about the crown chakra. Ms. Crull explains what the crown chakra is, the importance of this chakra and how can we connect with it.

Ms. Amy Crull (Holistic Health Coach) talks about the throat chakra.  Ms. Crull explains what the throat chakra is, where is located, and ways to connect with it.

Ms. Amy Crull (Holistic Health Coach) talks about the heart chakra. Ms. Crull explains what is the heart chakra where is located and ways to connect with it.

Ms. Amy Crull ( Holistic Health Coach) shares information on what is the third eye chakra, where is located and how to connect with it.

Dr. Schwaab (Board Certified General Surgeon) discusses information about Breast Cancer Screening, Risk Assessment, and Risk Reduction.

Amy Crull discusses Sacral Chakra: The Key to Our Emotions and Creativity.  Ms. Crull explains where the sacral chakra is located, what organs are associated with it, and how to best connect with this chakra.