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Listen to the Inspire Health Podcast, from Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville WI, as our physicians discuss a range of health and wellness topics for every stage of life, as we work to exemplify the highest standard of community healthcare and inspire pati

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    • Apr 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Rainbow Guided Meditation (parents/kids)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024


    In this episode, we welcome back Allison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Mindfulness is a practice, and it takes practice to incorporate it into your daily living. Today Allison will lead us, and me, through a mindfulness training exercise designed for parents and children.

    Mindful Breathing (Anchoring)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024


    We all breathe. Every day. All day long. But did you know by how you breath and being conscious of your breathe, can help your mental state? Join me as Allison Geisking, a behavioral health conselor at Upland Hills Health, leads us through Mindful Breathing and we learn more about anchoring our breath.

    What is In-Home Physical Therapy and Can It Work for Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024


    Getting back to a feeling of normal after an accident or surgery is important not only to our physical health, but also to our mental well-being. The road to a successful recovery may include receiving physical therapy in our home if we are not able to drive or otherwise get to a clinic. Kim Prestangen is with Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She delivers physical therapy services to people in their homes. She knows the value of setting and meeting PT goals, but she also is aware of the challenges. Today she will share her perspective on this importance of in-home physical therapy.

    Leaves On A Stream (How To Control Racing Thoughts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024


    Are you feeling anxious or having a hard time letting go of thoughts or feelings? You have found the right podcast. Let's learn how to clear our minds with of with Leaves On a Stream led by Allison Geisking, APSW, a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. This is not intended to treat or cure your symptoms. To schedule an appointment with a behavioral health professional at Upland Hills Health, call 608-930-7238. If this is a mental health emergency, please call 988.

    Guided Imagery (relaxation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024


    Why not give yourself permission to decompress after a busy day or as you start the weekend? Slip away into our guided imagery, a staycation, if you will, to refresh and refuel your mind. Join us for this guided imagery with Allison Geisking, APSW, a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. This is not intended to treat or cure your symptoms. To schedule an appointment with a behavioral health professional at Upland Hills Health, call 608-930-7238. If this is a mental health emergency, please call 988.

    Body Scan Mindfulness (muscle relaxation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024


    Have you ever had a stiff or locked muscle in your jaw, shoulders, neck, or even your hips? This one is for you! This guided mindfulness can help you identify when your body is tense before it becomes a chronic problem. Join us as we do this body scan with Allison Geisking, APSW, a behavioral health counselor at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. This is not intended to treat or cure your symptoms. To schedule an appointment with a behavioral health professional at Upland Hills Health, call 608-930-7238. If this is a mental health emergency, please call 988.

    What is Mindfulness and Will it Help Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024


    You've probably heard of mindfulness, but do you really know what is? Will it help me with my depression or anxiety? Allison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor with Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin will introduce us to the concept and explain how it can positively influence your mental and physical health.

    Myth v Fact: Debunking the Fallacies Around Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023


    Bring up the subject of mental health or behavioral health and most people have an opinion about it. But determining what it true and what is not is one of the first steps to helping yourself or someone else. Today we have Allison Geisking, a behavioral health counselor from Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville who will help us identify the facts and explain why it is so important to understand them.

    What is In-Home Occupational Therapy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023


    Most of us are familiar with physical therapy, but what is occupational therapy? And can it be delivered in the home? Nichole Federman will explain how occupational therapy includes helping people regain life skills they may have lost due to an injury or illness.

    What Can You Expect from Occupational Therapy in Your Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023


    If you or someone you care about has experienced an accident, stroke or other condition that causes pain or disability, consider asking about occupational therapy. Occupational therapy helps people regain the skills they need for daily activities. Today we are talking to Nichole Federman at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin about what you can expect when you are working with an occupational therapist.

    Who Needs Physical Therapy in the Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023


    A debilitating injury, a stroke or other physical impairment are just a few of the reasons why you might require in home physical therapy. In a rural area, the need for in-home services might be even more important. Kim Prestangen from Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville will explain who needs these services and what care you can expect to receive in your home.

    Beyond Pregnancy Brain - Mental Health Care When You're Expecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023


    When you are pregnant, there are many things to consider regarding your well-being. Join Dr. Rachel Hartline, Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, to discuss beyond pregnancy brain and mental health care when you are expecting.

    What To Do About Bunions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023


    Have you ever wondered what a bunion is? As it turns out, many of our guesses are wrong! That is why we need guests like Dr. Colin Graney so we can get properly diagnosed and treated for things like bunions. Dr. Colin Graney is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon.

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023


    In this episode, Dr. Anthony Villare will discuss carpal tunnel syndrome and the important facts you might not know about this condition.

    Fractures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023


    In this episode, Dr, Anthony Villare discusses fractures, surgery andrecovery from them.

    Arthritis: Can it be Avoided?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023


    In this episode, Dr. Anthony Villare will discuss carpal tunnel syndrome and the important facts you might not know about this condition, and what preventative measures can be taken to avoid it..

    Shoulder pain: What Can it be and How is it Dealt With?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023


    In this episode, Dr. Anthony Villare will discuss what causes shoulder pain, weakness, or loss of mobility, and what are some of the different types of shoulder problems are most common in patients.

    Prevent HPV-Effects of HPV-Real Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023


    Dr. Hartline travels the world teaching providers to screen and diagnose HPV. In this conversation she talks about the importance of preventing HPV and shares real life stories about the effects of the disease.

    Why is it Important to Get a Colonoscopy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023


    In this episode, Dr. Patrick Ryberg leads a discussion focusing on colon cancer, who is at risk, and how to prepare for a colonoscopy. Learn more about Upland Hills Surgery

    The Impact of Sleep on Your Overall Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023


    In this episode, Dr. Joseph berg discusses the importance of sleep, and how it can impact your health.

    Occupational Therapy in Home Care: Why Is Occupational Therapy Offered In Home Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022


    In part 1 of a 3-part series, we will hear from Nicole Federman, an occupational therapist at Upland Hills Health. She will discuss the benefits of having occupational therapy as part of home care.

    Occupational Therapy in Home Care. Part 2. Tips for Home Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022


    In part 2 of this 3-part series, Nicole Federman will lead a discussion focusing on how you can reduce safety hazards in your home.

    Occupational Therapy in Home Care. Part 3. Tips for Bathing and Showering

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022


    In part 3 of this 3-part series, Nicole Federman will be on safety while bathing, and how to reduce safety and fall hazards.

    New Hip, Still Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022


    Tom was very apprehensive of having his hip replaced, but the pain and limp were impacting how active he wanted to be. After a lot of research, Tom chose to have his hip replaced at Upland Hills Health with Dr. Anthony Villare and Melissa Messer, using the Mako robotic-arm assisted technology. Since his hip replacement, Tom has completed two 5k races with his 12 year old granddaughter.

    Why is Sleep Apnea a Big Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022


    In this episode, listen to Sadie Olson, Clinical Sleep Coordination Specialist, will lead a discussion on sleep apnea, and some of the treatment options available.

    Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022


    In this episode, we hear from Lance Maerz an exercise physiologist gives advice and tips on how to better monitor your blood pressure from home.

    ABCs of Common Vaccination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022


    Demystifying the vaccinations kids get and why.

    Is it 'The Blues' or Depression?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022


    How do you know it's not just the blues? When should you talk to your doctor about it?

    Was The Pandemic A Good Thing For Our Hospital?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022


    The CEO of a critical access hospital in rural southwest Wisconsin looks back on the last two years and describes the challenges, the silver linings and the overall impact of the pandemic to-date, and talks about the outlook for recovery. Learn more about Lisa Schnedler, FACHE

    Should We Do Away With Funerals And Memorial Services?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022


    Funerals, Memorial services, Life Celebrations of all types seem to have declined during the pandemic. Why? Is this a good thing or should we be concerned? Learn more about Jim Droste, Pastor

    Find Success with CPAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021


    CPAP equipment is often prescribed for sleep apnea, but not everyone adjusts easily to using CPAP.

    COVID-19 Vaccine: What's Important to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021


    If you haven't made up your mind whether or not to get vaccinated. It pays to learn as much as you can to make the best decision for yourself. Indecision – the state of not knowing – decreases confidence and creates anxiety. No one needs that right now. Dr. Joseph Berg addresses what you should know before you make your decision whether or not to get vaccinated. Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

    Transforming Your Grief, Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021


    Living in the present. Strategies for rebuilding life.

    Hospice Care. It Is So Hard to Know When to Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021


    When you are seeking comfort, not a cure, hospice care providers give the kind of care and support that make every moment of your life the very best it can be, and yet most people hesitate to reach out for hospice care.  Dr. Jodi McGraw talks about why calling early is the best decision to make. Learn more about Jodi McGraw, M.D.

    Helpful Tips for 5 Common Breastfeeding Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021


    The first few days for mom and a newborn are filled with so many emotions… joy… nervousness… wonderment… exhaustion… and that's just scratching the surface… We'd like to think mother nature takes over and everything is as smooth as clockwork. But that's not reality. Every mother and child faces a unique set of circumstances and sometimes that may include a few bumps in the road.

    Is It Time To See An Endocrinologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021


    The endocrine system is a series of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones, are chemicals that affect the function of organ systems. Dr. Shah specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine system, and talks about signs that tell you its time to seek the help of an endocrine specialist. Learn more about Sapna Shah, M.D.

    When Does It Make Sense To Seek Speech Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021


    Wendy Marr-Smith discusses her role as a speech pathologist, and when one should seek speech therapy.

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021


    Learn more about Colin Graney, DPM, AACFAS

    Transforming Your Grief Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021


    Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Counselor, discusses self-care methods thru modifying your thoughts and living in the present.

    Transforming Your Grief: Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021


    Expressing our feelings and sharing with others can be scary when going through loss; what if no one understands or knows how to provide comfort? Learn how understanding our emotions can help current relationships be strengthened and how vulnerability can be the key to having more courage.

    Precision Joint Replacement Means Smoother Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021


    Dr. Anthony Villare shares why someone would need joint replacement surgery, the new robotic arm-assisted technology producer for joint replacement and how it benefits the patients. Learn more about Anthony Villare, DO

    Tips for Your First Telehealth Appointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021


    Telehealth visits are becoming more popular and they can be a great option if it is difficult for you to get to your local clinic. If you've never participated in a telehealth visit before, its good to know in advance what to expect. Dr. Joseph Berg, Family Medicine physician at Upland Hills Health talks about telehealth visits and how preparing in advance will help you make the most of your telehealth visit. Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

    Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021


    Losing weight is hard. There will be stops, starts and set backs. Dr. Berg shares what he has learned through his weight loss journey. A few simple strategies helped him drop the pounds and he hopes that sharing them may help you -- if getting your weight down is becoming a challenge. Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

    Transforming Your Grief: Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021


    Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Coordinator, discusses the spritual and religious aspects of dealing with grief and loss.

    Transforming Your Grief: Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020


    Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Coordinator, offers tips on how to cope with loss and grief.

    The Silent Killers: High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020


    Dr. Rachel Hartline discusses the seriousness of leaving high blood pressure and high cholesterol issues untreated, as well as offers medical and dietary tips to decrease your risk. Learn more about Rachel Hartline, MD

    Transforming Your Grief Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020


    Shannon Radel, MSW, CISW shares tips on how to cope with grief during the holidays.

    Make Health a Priority Before You Get Pregnant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020


    Dr. Jenifer Dankyi shares tips on how to make healthier lifestyle choices before getting pregnant. Learn more about Jenifer Dankyi, DO

    Making Breast Surgery More Comfortable and Precise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020


    Dr. Jared Linebarger discusses a new localized technology that makes breast surgery more comfortable for patients. Learn more about Jared Linebarger, MD

    Prolapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020


    Prolapse occurs when the support structure within the body can no longer hold specific organs in place. Dr. Barbara Hostetler discusses prolapse. Learn more about Barbara Hostetler, MD

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