TMI - Let's Talk More About It

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Tanya Wynn, an experienced Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, as she shares her expert insights on women's health issues. In this episode, Dr. Wynn emphasizes the importance of open communication between patients and healthcare providers, exploring topics such as menstrual cycle complaints, birth control options, and fertility. Discover the challenges and possibilities of conceiving after 40 and learn valuable tips for maintaining good gynecological health through exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and take charge of your health!

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives and our healthcare, including preventive screenings. We talk with Dr. Kolde about how we're having fewer preventive screenings like blood pressure and cholesterol checks to lung cancer screenings, and what that means for our health outcomes. Listen in as we find out about the importance of screenings from childhood to old age. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/

We speak with Carol Zawacki and Melissa Cerqueira about staying mindful in a pandemic.

We talk with Tish Hill, BSN, RN and Ronald Nichols, MD about Pre and Post Natal Care at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital and in the Jackson community.

We have a thoughtful conversation on migraines with John Wald, MD.

Take a load off your feet and listen as TMI podcast hosts keep orthopedic surgeon Andrew Moore, MD, on his toes talking about lots of familiar foot and ankle related issues from arches to aging to your Achilles heel.

We talk with Alan Lazzara, MD about hunter safety, tree stand safety, and an interesting study on tree stand injuries.

AFIB discussion with Bipin Ravindran, MD - TMI Podcast

While the Olympic Games are under way in Tokyo, we talk with Dr. Medellin and athletic trainer, Ryan Rompola from our Henry Ford Allegiance Sports Medicine program who helped to train weightlifters for competition prior to the games. Listen in as we do some heavy lifting on the next episode of TMI: Let's Talk More About It.

Understanding Sepsis with Dr. Michael Fill - TMI? Podcast

Courtland Keteyian, MD talks with Dave and Tim about how to take proper precautions against COVID-19 during the Holidays.

Passionate heart health advocate Eliz Greene is ridiculously excited about stress. Surviving a heart attack at age 35 while pregnant with twins, Eliz now leads others on a well-researched, proven path to lower stress. Join us for this FREE community event and learn how to keep your heart healthy at any age. Enjoy exhibits, a physician forum, and heart-healthy snacks. Inspiring keynote speaker Eliz Greene will teach techniques to control stress. Registered Yoga Teacher Kate Burns shows how yoga helps you to relax.

Whether you took a hard hit on the playing field or strained your back while cleaning the gutters, the Henry Ford Allegiance Sports Medicine Clinic provides advanced care and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries that are slowing you down. Find out more at https://www.henryford.com/locations/allegiance-orthopedic-and-neuroscience-center/sports-medicine

Jo Ann Hirth, MD talks with us about some of the most asked about breast cancer topics. Seen as an expert in her field, Dr. Hirth participated in enhanced training and research in chemotherapy and has presented to her professional community. Dr. Hirth is currently serving a two year term as President of the Michigan Society of Hematology Oncology and is a committee member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Hirth is known as a calming presence in stressful situations. Patients appreciate her professionalism, her attentiveness and her willingness to listen.

We talk with podiatrist, Dr. Blake Brannick and answers your questions regarding foot and/or ankle pain.

Jen and Dawn talk with Shoshana Ambani, MD and Diana Flis, MD about a variety of female specific topics.

Georgia Fojtasek, RN, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Allegiance Health (HFAH) joined HFAH in 1989, serving as senior vice president and chief operating officer until 1994, when she became president and CEO. Ms. Fojtasek received her diploma in nursing from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing, El Paso, TX. She holds a BA with honors in Sociology and MA in education from the University of Texas, El Paso. She earned an EdD in higher education from Texas Tech University. Ms. Fojtasek serves on the Michigan Hospital Association (MHA) Foundation Board. She is a past chair of the MHA Board and the VHA Central Region Board and served as a delegate to the American Hospital Association Region 5 Policy Board. A past chair of the Jackson Community Foundation, Ms. Fojtasek is now serves on its Board Development Committee. She also serves on the Board and Leadership Advisory Council of the Enterprise Group for regional economic development, for which she is past chair. Her professional passion centers on the role that health systems play in community vitality through health improvement especially for vulnerable populations.

The 5K Challenge is a 10-week program to get you moving toward better health and fitness. The program is designed to prepare you to walk or run a 5K at the Henry Ford Allegiance Race to Health on Saturday, September 21. To keep participants motivated, there will be sessions on fitness and healthy eating, weekly health tips, and special speakers. Best-selling author Joe Piscatella, who designs and facilitates community wellness programs, will provide guidance during the program. Join the 5K Challenge Facebook Group to facilitate sharing information and forming walking and running groups. Participants can use this supportive space to encourage each other along their health and fitness journeys and hold each other accountable.

Jen and Dave talk with Dr. Kate Viola about the importance of keeping your skin healthy and safe from the sun.

Emergency physician Dr. Rami Khoury stops by the TMI studio to discuss a topic we hear a lot about, but may not truly understand—the opioid crisis. Dr. Khoury explains the factors that lead to this nationwide epidemic that takes the lives of 130 people every day. He also describes what for many people may be a new way to think about drug dependence and addiction, and offers advice on how to recognize the signs of addiction, where to get help and how to be the kind of friend an addicted person really needs.

Dave and Kevin talk Dr. Warner about the importance of colon cancer screening.

Tim and Dave talk more about health tracking and connected devices.

Would you recognize the earliest signs of heart problems? If those warning signs are present, is it too late to prevent heart disease? What should you expect if you go the Emergency Department with heart attack symptoms? In our latest TMI podcast, interventional cardiologist Matthew Jonovich, ND, answers the questions many of us have but are afraid to ask. And he explains it all in simple terms. Listen in.

In this episode of TMI, we talk about the importance of making health and wellness a priority. Chris Johnson from On Target Living joins us in the studio to share his 3 Pillars to Peak Performance concept. If this topic interests you, please join us for this free community event and learn how to stay heart healthy at any age. Enjoy exhibits, cooking demonstrations, a physician forum and heart-healthy snacks. Be inspired by keynote speaker Chris Johnson, and learn to take small steps to On Target Living for optimal heart health. https://www.henryford.com/calendar/health-education/heart-and-vascular-expo SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 8 AM – 1 PM JAXNAZ CHURCH 3905 CLINTON ROAD | JACKSON, MI

Carol Zawacki talks with us about how yoga and meditation can be beneficial to both physical and mental health.

In this episode of TMI, we talk more about the social media buzz surrounding diet trends like the keto diet, the detox craze and intermittent fasting. Registered dietitian Sarah Chapel dispels pseudoscience with facts about how to realistically reach and sustain a healthy weight—and still enjoy a wide variety of foods (including carbs!)

Enjoy a short time of personal reflection with Carol Zawacki.

Listen in as we talk to emergency physician Brian Kim, MD, about a mysterious and often misunderstood condition – sepsis. Dr. Kim explains what sepsis is, who is susceptible to it and how to prevent it. He also shares his excitement about HFAH leading the nation in innovative sepsis care with its unique 18-bed designated sepsis unit.

Orthopedic surgeon John Walper, MD, has a focus on sports medicine and enjoys helping student athletes and active adults stay on the move. Dr. Walper talks with us about how to reduce the risk for injury, and he explains the physical and mental benefits of working with an athletic trainer.

We don’t typically think of it this way, but our skin is actually our body’s largest organ. Just like your heart and lungs, skin needs TLC too. Dermatologist Kate Viola, MD, dropped by TMI to share her expert advice on skin care and when to use sunscreen.

Do you avoid wearing shorts or dresses because of how the veins in your legs look? Have you ever wondered why they hurt sometimes, or if they could be dangerous? Jordan Knepper, MD, Medical Director for Henry Ford Allegiance Vascular Health talks in simple terms about varicose veins and other vascular issues, including what to watch for and when to follow-up with your health care provider. Dr. Knepper also tells us about some innovative, non-surgical or minimally invasive ways to treat varicose veins, with little discomfort or downtime.

You’ve probably heard the term work/life balance. It’s that balance between time devoted to your job and all the other areas of your life. Organizational Development Specialist and former life coach Michelle Guenther says, “Balance implies a kind of tension to keep both sides equal. I like to think of it as the flow or rhythm of my life. I ask myself how I can fit my priorities within the flow of each day. By the end of the day I want to feel like I’ve created something good.” Michelle shares a few thoughtful ways to create a smoother flow for yourself, your family and your “everything else” every day.

Dave and Andrew talk with neurosurgeon Azam Basheer, MD, about a problem a lot of us can relate to (unfortunately!)—back pain. Dr. Basheer shares how to know when it’s time to see your doctor, helpful ways to reduce back pain, and how to prevent back pain in the first place.

Plastic surgeons do much more than you might imagine, from improving the appearance of a scar to reattaching veins and arteries damaged in a motorcycle accident. Dr. Shoshana Ambani talks with our TMI? hosts about the art and medical science behind plastic and reconstructive surgery. She also provides the scoop on the types of body enhancements men are asking for these days—and what to expect from your first visit with a plastic surgeon.

We have a interesting chat with Christine Huff and Sarah Chapel about the importance of focusing on healthy meals and snacks early in life.

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