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    • Jun 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Meaning of Magnet to Hospitals, Patients & the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


    Explore how Magnet recognition benefits not just patients but also the dedicated staff within hospitals. This episode highlights initiatives that enrich the work environment, fostering professional growth and satisfaction while ultimately improving patient care.

    Adult Vaccines by Age and Why They are Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025


    In this episode, Dr. Christine Baker breaks down which vaccines are essential at each stage of adulthood. Dr. Baker explains why it's important to stay up to date with your vaccines and how they can protect you from serious illnesses.

    Stress Incontinence in Men

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    Stress incontinence, or urinary leakage, is the inability to control your urge to urinate – particularly when there's an external pressure placed on the bladder or abdomen. Dr. Sidhu, a Urologist at WakeMed, discusses the signs of incontinence and treatment options.

    Advancements in Stroke Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


    What happens after a stroke? In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Dallapiazza outlines what stroke survivors can anticipate during their recovery journey and the various therapies available to aid in regaining independence and function.

    Is It A Stroke? BE FAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025


    In this informative episode, Dr. Chandni Karlaria sheds light on strokes —what they are, identifying risk factors, and the signs to watch for. Get the crucial insights you need to recognize a stroke and what to do.

    Managing Pre-Diabetes: Real Talk with a Primary Care Physician

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025


    Dr. Michael Soboeiro defines pre-diabetes and how it can progress to diabetes. Tune in to learn more about risk factors, lifestyle changes if you're at risk and the importance of working with a primary care physician.

    Stay Sharp: Tips for Dementia Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025


    Dr. Michael Soboeiro discusses various lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of developing dementia, including engaging in activities like crocheting and reading, playing music, solving puzzles, and maintaining social interactions. He also highlights the importance of diet, sleep quality, and stress management in brain health. Tune in for practical tips, recommended resources, and the latest research findings on dementia prevention. Join us on this journey to keep our minds sharp and healthy!

    AFib: Common Myths and Frequently Asked Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024


    Dive deep into the world of atrial fibrillation (AFib) with healthcare professionals from WakeMed. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and how AFib is diagnosed and managed, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate your heart health.

    Bladder Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


    Millions of men and women struggle with symptoms related to bladder health conditions or disease. Hear from Dr. Katy Reines, a Urologist on the importance of bladder health.

    Breaking the Stigma: Why Mental Health Conversations Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024


    Hear from Jennifer Rutledge, a family nurse practitioner with WakeMed Primary Care on the importance of having conversations with your primary care provider about mental health. Learn how a primary care provider can help support you and your well-being.

    Lymphedema After Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024


    Early detection of lymphedema, the abnormal build-up of fluid that causes swelling, is key to treatment and prevention. In this episode, Ashley Railsback, a certified lymphedema therapist, shares the importance of managing lymphedema symptoms during and after breast cancer treatment.

    Personal Care Services - Help at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024


    Lorrie Maynard, RN discusses personal care service offered through WakeMed Home Health to adults in Wake County, 7 days a week. Personal care services are those everyday tasks that get hard to do as we age, such as bathing, dressing, grocery shopping, laundry, meal prep and getting to doctors appointments.

    Kegels Are For Men Too!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024


    Kegel exercises have become a common recommendation for strengthening pelvic floor muscles in women. But pelvic floor muscle health is as important for men as it is for women. Hear from WakeMed pelvic health physical therapist Kaili Warnock, PT, DPT share how Kegels can help improve bowel and bladder control and improve sexual performance for men.

    Restless Legs Syndrome: Triggers, Home Remedies and Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024


    Join Dr. Cameron Barber, Sleep Medicine Physician at WakeMed Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, to discuss Restless Leg Syndrome.

    The Ins and Outs of Sleep Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024


    Join Dr. Cameron Barber to discuss the Ins and Outs of Sleep Studies.

    The Secret to Better Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024


    If you find that your brain starts revving up as soon as your head hits the pillow, or you're prone to tossing and turning at night, you're not alone. An estimated 1 in 3 people don't get the sleep they need on a regular basis. Listen as WakeMed sleep medicine expert Gina Mauldin, PA-C discusses why we have trouble sleeping, tools and techniques to make your bedtime routine smoother, and easy lifestyle changes that can lead to better rest.

    Blood Donation Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024


    Join Dr. Ryan Johnson to discuss the basics of blood donation.

    What is Cardiac Rehab

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024


    Cardiac rehabilitation can help prevent another heart attack or cardiac event and will help to develop and maintain heart-healthy habits. Listen as WakeMed cardiac rehab nurse Kimberly Dail shares what every patient should know about cardiac rehabilitation.

    Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: Genetic Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023


    Join Dr. Megan Morternson, Genetic Counselor, Oncology, WakeMed Cancer Care, to discuss Breast Cancer and Genetic Testing.

    Teen Vaping Dangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023


    Join Dr. Matthew Bruehl, Pediatric Pulmonologist at WakeMed Children's - Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, to discuss the dangers of vaping in teens.

    Total Shoulder Replacement: Everything You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023


    Total shoulder replacement surgery can be life-changing for people who have experienced years of debilitating shoulder pain or have limited range of motion. Listen as Dr. Jonathan Chappell of Wake Orthopaedics, a WakeMed Physicians Practice, explains the procedure, its risks and benefits, and the results you can expect.

    Should I Get Tested? The Importance of Hereditary Genetic Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023


    Genetics play an important role in cancer treatments today. Working with genetic counselors helps to determine if a patient's cancer has a genetic component, which will influence treatment decisions. WakeMed Cancer Care genetic counselor Megan Mortenson explains how genetic counseling works, why it's important and how genetic counseling may help you or your loved one.

    Cancer & Caregivers: Navigating Stress, Worry and Other Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023


    The cancer journey often involves a number of unknowns for patients and their families. That's where oncology nurse navigators come in! Listen as Katie Brummer, an oncology nurse navigator at WakeMed Cancer Care, explains how they help patients and caregivers manage the information involved with diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and anything else in between.

    The Link Between Diet and Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023


    Cancer can affect every aspect of your health, including your appetite and diet. Rebecca Simpson, a registered dietitian at WakeMed Cancer Care, explains why your diet is so important during cancer treatment, and provides tips on foods to add and avoid.

    Hearing Aids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023


    Hearing loss is common, especially as we age. Fortunately, there is technology that can help. Hearing aids have changed a lot. Learn more about hearing aids and causes for hearing loss with Valeria Moore, AuD.

    Cell Phones, Digital Devices & Today's Youth: How Much Is Too Much Screen Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022


    Dr. Chancey (Clinical Psychologist) talks about digital addiction in kids and teens. Dr. Chancey explains the relationship between screen time and mental health in young people, why are screens so addictive and what are signs of a developing problem with screen time.

    Potty Talk: Back to Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022


    Dr. Houlihan (Physician at WakeMed General Surgery) talks about Potty Talk: Back to Basics. For more information on Dr. Houlihan

    The Scoop on Pap Smears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022


    In this episode, Dr. Evans (Physician, WakeMed OB-GYN) talks about what is a pap smear, what to do with an abnormal pap smear and the screening process.

    Diverticulitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022


    Dr. Duberman (General and Colorectal Surgeon) talks about diverticulitis.  Information on what causes it, the symptoms, and the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis is discussed in this episode.

    Pregnancy & Genetic Testing: Do I Need It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022


    Cheryl Dickerson (Prenatal Genetics Program Coordinator at WakeMed) talks about genetic testing & pregnancy. Ms. Dickerson explains what genetic testing is, how and where is performed, and how long it usually takes to get the results.

    The B.R.A.T. Diet and Guidance for Kids After GI Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022


    Dr. Byramji (Physician, WakeMed Children's - Pediatric Primary Care) talks about the B.R.A.T. Diet and Guidance for Kids After GI Illness.  Dr. Byramji discusses how to help your kid recover from a GI illness, how long it takes to recover from this illness, and what is the BRAT diet.

    Emotional Eating: Is Stress Driving Your Hunger?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022


    Ms. Parminter (Registered Dietitian) talks about emotional eating. Ms. Parminter discusses what is emotional eating, the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger, and how emotional eating can be improved.

    Maintain Your Flame - Stop Burning Your Candle on Both Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022


    Dr. Fowler discusses the importance of sleep in women's lives for health & happiness.  Dr. Fowler talks about the impact of both short and long-term sleep deprivation on the health of women and the scientific research around the importance of sleep.

    Know Your Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022


    Dr. Trapani (Primary Care Physician) discusses the importance of knowing your health numbers related to cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and body mass index.

    Managing Seasonal Allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022


    Dr. Sproul discusses Seasonal Allergies.  Dr. Sproul talks about the common symptoms related to allergies, usual treatment options, and tips for helping with them.

    Making Up My Mind: The Difference Between a Diet and a Lifestyle Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022


    Dr. Selensky discusses the mindset around making healthy food choices and turning them into a lifestyle. Dr. Selensky talks about goal setting, making changes, and thinking traps.

    What do March Madness and a Vasectomy Have in Common?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022


    In this panel interview, Dr. Udell and Dr. Lyons share information about Vasectomy.   Frequently asked questions are answered and the procedural steps and post-procedure protocol of a vasectomy are discussed.

    Children and Bedwetting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022


    Sarah Hendrickson talks about children and bedwetting.  Ms. Hendrickson discusses causes, solutions, the support that parents can give to their children, and non-medical interventions.

    Quit Smoking with WakeMed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021


    Stacy Thiedman  PA-C, leads a discussion on how you can take the steps towards quitting smoking.

    Managing Picky Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021


    Dr. Samerah Hill leads a discussion focused on children and their eating habits, and how parents can help deter and avoid picky eating.

    Mammograms: Your Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021


    Dr. Laura Thomas discusses mammograms.

    Child Life Services: An Invaluable Asset to Children's Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021


    Erin Hurlock explores the Child Life Services that WakeMed has to offer as well as the specialists that can help you and your child.

    How Much Water Should You Drink

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021


    Dr. Milan Petrovic discusses how much water a person should drink every day.

    Ear Gear and Hearing Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021


    Dr. Micheal Ferguson discusses hearing health, and how earbuds and headphones can negatively impact your hearing if misused.

    Hernia Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021


    Dr. Ian A. Villanueva leads a discussion on the causes and treatment for hernias.

    Kids & IBD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021


    Dr. Gabriel Winberry discusses IBD, particularly in children.

    The Importance of Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021


    Learn why getting vaccines is important and which ones adults should make sure they have. Dr. Bartkoski also discusses the efficacy & safety of vaccines.

    Stress and Women's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021


    Danielle Sawrey-Kubicek, a physican assistant at WakeMed, discusses how stress can affect women, and ways to manage your stress in a healthy way.

    Puberty for Parents: What to Expect and What to Watch Out For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021


    Dr. Melissa Carlucci discusses puberty, and signs as a parent one should watch out for.

    Women's Health: Eat Healthy, Be Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021


    Joanna Murray, a physician assistant at Wakemed, leads a discussion on women's health and nutrition.

    Seasonal Allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021


    Dr. Allen Marshall discusses seasonal allergies, and the steps you can take to prevent or alleviate your symptoms.

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