Podcasts about hendricks regional health

Dr. Eric Sputh - Ophthalmologist with Hendricks Regional Health talks about eye care and the upcoming April 8th, 2024 solar eclipse.

What does a nonprofit health organization need with a foundation? Find out in this episode with the HRH Foundation Executive Director Adam Scott. Sure, the work of the foundation is important, but the real news is about the foundation's annual Legacy of Giving Gala featuring a concert by Styx. You heard me: Styx. Yes, that Styx. Learn all about the concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As of this recording, tickets were still available, but there is a limit. Witty banter ensues on this episode of Hendricks County Conversations with Rick and Gus.

Is it over? HRH CEO and President Kevin Speer stops by the studio to talk about -- wait, guess! Yup, COVID-19. It's been all he has thought about for 355 days. That's when the coronavirus started reaching the shores of Indiana. You won't believe some of the stories he relates from a very unique perspective. Learn what happens when you reverse the pressure on an entire hospital. Learn when the leader of local healthcare plans to take a vacation break from all the craziness of COVID. It's a fascinating 30 minutes and a peek into this event which will no doubt be talked about for years to come. He also composes the most heartfelt "Thank You" note to the county residents who sustained the staff and personnel during the early days of this wretched pandemic.

As October 2020 comes to an end, Sheila James wanted to address Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have the lead of the Breast Care team at Hendricks Regional Health on Sheila Speaks today. Dr. Bowling has been serving this community for over 10 years. She is renowned in her field and a passionate crusader in the fight against breast cancer. Get in touch with your loved ones today and ask about their health!

Dr. David Stopperich, Hendricks County Health Officer, and Jennifer Wright, Director of School Nursing for Hendricks Regional Health, join Dr. Wyndham to discuss the return to school.

Dr. Mirza Baig, a nephrologist with Hendricks Regional Health explains kidney-friendly nutrition and the many benefits modifications can have for patients.

Episode 14: Gary Everling | Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer, Hendricks Regional Health How do you maintain a fast-paced environment but also have a strong culture? Gary Everling wanted to find the answer. That’s where the Disney Institute, the professional development and business consulting division of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, came in. The Hendricks Regional Health Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer has worked in healthcare administration since 1998, and he embraced the Disney Institute with open arms. When Gary told the Hendricks Regional Health staff that the Disney Institute was coming in to implement strategy, the staff reaction was extremely positive, as you can imagine. Find out how this massive “business behind the magic” initiative led to a culture of executing service in the Make My People Better podcast.

The CDC recently released safety tips for interacting with animals at state fairs, zoos, aquariums and in the home. Sandy Benson, an Infection Preventionist at Hendricks Regional Health, discusses these tips and offers advice on how to keep your family's next animal adventure a healthy one.

Many families plan get-togethers during the summer – but if you are not careful, these celebrations of summer fun and sun can end up making everyone sick. Sandy Benson, an Infection Preventionist at Hendricks Regional Health, is here to tell us how four simple steps (clean, separate, cook, chill) can protect you and your loved ones from food poisoning.

Patients who visit the emergency department often return to the ED within 24 to 48 hours. Readmission occurs when patients still have concerns about their condition or medication. Hendricks Regional Health’s new Emergency Department Discharge Clinic provides follow-up care after emergency visits.Amy Wilson, RN, discusses the importance of follow-up care, checking patient progress, and more details on the new clinic.

Although the concept of self-care is simple in theory, it is not easy to carry out consistently. Good self-care is key to better health, improved mood, reduced anxiety, good relationships with oneself and others and so much more.Awareness of how you are doing physically, emotionally and spiritually requires practice and constant attention. Too many of us wait until we are in crisis before we take the time to care for ourselves.Joining the show to discuss the importance of self-care is April Johnson, MD. She is a pediatrician with Hendricks Regional Health.

If you are someone who is in need of health insurance, or you pay medical bills, you might have noticed the terminology can be a little confusing. When you get bills for medical expenses, do you understand what a copay is, or what it means when they say you have to meet your deductible, or out of pocket max?Understanding some of the more important terms can go a long way to helping you get the insurance that will work for you and to help you  figure out exactly how much a treatment will cost. It can be tricky to navigate health insurance and healthcare in general.Marisa Price is a Patient Financial Advocate at Hendricks Regional Health, and she is here to help clear up the confusion and sort through some of the terminology that accompanies health insurance.

Most people think of physical therapy as exercises to regain mobility after surgery and recover from orthopedic and sports injuries. However, physical therapists can also help patients find relief from cancer related issues and other health concerns in the pelvic area. Joining the show to tell us more about the role physical therapy can play in cancer care and pelvic health is Christy Wilson. She is a physical therapist with Hendricks Regional Health.

When your child needs surgery it is bound to cause some anxiety, for both of you. Your job as a parent is to help make the process as easy as possible for your child. But that can be hard to do when you are experiencing your own worries and concerns. Research shows that kids feel better faster and heal more quickly when they are prepared for their surgery. Here to speak with us today about steps the hospital takes to get children (and their parents) comfortable for an upcoming pediatric surgery, is Marie Frazier, RN, BSN. She is the Clinical Manager at Hibbeln Surgery Center at Hendricks Regional Health.

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder of childhood. It is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. These symptoms usually happen together. However, one may happen without the other(s).In this information packed segment, pediatrician Ruth McCluskey, MD., joins the show to discuss raising a child with ADHD and treatment options available at Hendricks Regional Health.

Headaches are something many people experience. If your headache symptoms are severe enough, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.The neurodiagnostic services offered at Hendricks Regional Health assist physicians in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders and diseases.Neurologists are medical specialists that focus on diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. Some of the common conditions they treat include headaches or migraines, stroke, dementia, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease. They help manage chronic pain, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and sleep disorders.In this segment, Joseph Herr, MD., joins the show to discuss at what point someone suffering from headaches should seek out a visit with a neurologist and what other roles a neurologist plays as part of your health care team.

The Care Act enacted January 2016 in Indiana has impacted who can make a decision concerning a patient's health care choices. And many patients are easily confused by the number of Patient Designees they may be asked to designate to make health care choices for them should they become incapacitated or unable to communicate wishes. Rhonda Conrad, Director of Transitions of Care at Hendricks Regional Health, has information that is important for anyone who may need to stay in the hospital or designate a care giver.

When you first start a relationship it can seem like everything is new and exciting. However, to have a successful long-term relationship, effort is needed by both parties to ensure the relationship is healthy and that it lasts.How do you build a healthy, long lasting relationship?Dr. Tanya Farman, with Hendricks Regional Health, joins us today to explain the basic characteristics of a healthy relationship and to provide guidance on when a person may want to seek professional assistance.

According to the American Thyroid Association, women are more likely than men to have thyroid disorder. One in eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime.Listen in as Dr. Priya Menon, Endocrinologist with Hendricks Regional Health, discusses Thyroid disorders and the treatments available that can help to dramatically increase your quality of life.

Helping our community live healthier means giving residents the tools they need to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Obesity affects quality of life, and is linked to conditions such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, stroke and more.Listen as Martha Rardin, RD, Registered Dietitian and Director of the Nutrition and Dietetics program at Hendricks Regional Health, helps you to understand your eating habits, teaching you to shop healthier and even give you meal ideas that the whole family will love.

If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, you already know it can be challenging. Living a full, healthy life with diabetes is within reach, but it takes commitment and the right team of health care professionals. Hendricks Regional Health offers a comprehensive team of nurses, dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Listen as Angie Thompson, NP , Diabetes Educator and Family Nurse Practitioner with Hendricks Regional Health Diabetes Center , explains that the The Hendricks Regional Health Center for Diabetes Excellence helps patients learn how to manage and live well with diabetes – whether they are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years.

Your health is important wherever you go. And now that many people are spending a large part of their day sitting at a desk or inside an office, implementing health programs inside the workplace has become a vital piece of a healthy lifestyle. According to the CDC, Chronic diseases such as depression and hypertension can lead to a decline in the overall health of employees in a workplace, contribute to an increase in health-related expenses for employers and employees, and lead to lower productivity and/or days of work missed.Listen in as Jenny Bates explains that Hendricks Regional Health is pleased to offer wellness programs addressed to meet the unique needs of employees, and provide custom programming to address almost any health-related topic for a healthier workplace.

Healthy food choices are important for good health and well-being. Eating well means eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods. You have the power of choice to decide which foods to buy at the grocery store. Making the healthiest food choices when shopping and eating out is key to consuming a well-balanced diet.Listen in as Kaitie Delgado, registered clinical dietitian with Hendricks Regional Health and Wellness, shows you how to shop smart at the grocery store to make the healthiest choices for your better lifestyle.

Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. That’s why it’s so important for women of all ages to be aware of their breast health, and for women age 40 and over to schedule an annual mammogram. Our Center for Breast and Bone Health is among a prestigious group of breast centers nationwide named to the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.Dr. Anne Mattingly is here to discuss the Center for Breast and Bone Health at Hendricks Regional Health, and how women can be their own best health advocate when it comes to their breast health.

If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, you already know its challenges. Living a full, healthy life with diabetes is within reach, but it takes commitment and the right team of health care professionals.Living healthy with diabetes is possible if you know your numbers and take an interest in managing the condition.If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, you can prevent or delay this disease by making important lifestyle changes.Hendricks Regional Health offers a comprehensive team of nurses, dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Carolyn Burdsall, RD is here to talk about managing your diabetes and to give you the tools you need to live a long and healthy life.

At Hendricks Regional Health, we understand that illness, injury or medical emergencies can happen any day at any time. That’s why we offer a full-service emergency department as well as two convenient immediate care centers with extended weekday and weekend hours.When you or your loved one is injured, how do you determine whether to use the ER or the immediate care center.David Farman, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Hendricks Regional Health, is here to help you decide which service is best for your emergency.

Many people consider strokes to be a problem faced only by the elderly, but more than one out of four stroke victims are under the age of 65. Healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk for both stroke and coronary artery disease. For example, quitting smoking, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight all can help lower your risk. If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, it is important to talk to your doctor about how to reduce it. You should also work with your doctor to manage chronic medical conditions like diabetes.FACE is the moniker used by professionals to help you recognize symptoms of stroke so that you or a loved one can get help fast!Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? photo of smiling manA stands for arms ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? photo of raised armS stands for speech SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? photo of a woman speakingT stands for time TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.J. Scott Cline MD., Neurologist with Hendricks Regional Health, is here to help you understand the risk factors and reduce your chance of having a stroke.