Podcasts about memorial health system

In this episode, we sit down with a dedicated supporter of Memorial Health System and the Memorial Health Foundation to discuss their connection to the organization and their decision to support the Women and Children's Hospital. We explore the importance of having a hospital dedicated to the unique needs of women and children, and how the new facility will shape the future of healthcare in our region. Plus, we dive into the lasting impact this project will have on the Marietta community and share how others can get involved in making a difference. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about community, giving, and the future of healthcare!

Gene Thomas, Executive Consultant for Memorial Health System Gene Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genethomas10percenthealthier/ Memorial Health System Online: https://wearememorial.com/ Memorial Health System Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MemorialHospitalMS/ Memorial Health System YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gulfportmemorial Memorial Health System LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/…/memorial-hospital-at-gulfport/ —– Check out past shows: http://1bestconsult.com/twbh/ Contact Rick: rick@irlonestar.com [...]

Join us for an exciting episode as we introduce Dr. Dan and Leah Breece, the Co-Chairs of the Together Campaign, alongside Jarrett Stull, Executive Director of the Memorial Health Foundation. On October 8, they unveiled an ambitious fundraising initiative—the largest in Memorial Health System's history—aiming to raise $50 million to enhance healthcare in our community.In this episode, we dive deep into the campaign's goals, which include a groundbreaking Women and Children's Hospital in Southeast Ohio, the growth of our endowment to ensure the best facilities and services, and the Memorial Health Fund that supports various patient initiatives.Discover how this campaign not only addresses critical healthcare gaps but also unites our community in transforming local health services. Dr. Breece shares insights on the necessity of the new hospital, while Leah discusses their inspiration for leading this vital initiative.Want to be part of this transformative journey? Jarrett provides details on how you can contribute and support our mission. Tune in and learn more about the Together Campaign and how we can shape the future of healthcare in our region!Visit TogetherMHF.org or call 740-374-4914 to get involved!

Welcome to the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast with Mark Graban! In this special episode, we celebrate Mike McGowan, Director of Process Excellence at Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio, and recipient of this year's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Nexie Award from KaiNexus. Join us as Mike shares his inspiring journey in continuous improvement, the evolution of process excellence at Memorial Health, and the impactful integration of KaiNexus into their system.

Steve sits down with Paige Smith and Telah Taylor of Memorial Health System.

Listen to nurse recruiter Michaela Woomer talk about the programs, bonuses, and advancement opportunities offered by Memorial Health System.

October 18, 2023 - Karen Oesch of Memorial Medical joined Byers & Co to talk about how Memorial Health System is bringing free breast exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Scott Cantley, President and CEO of Memorial Health System and Dan Breece, Chief Medical Officer discuss the benefits of the new Mayo Clinic Care Network.

In this episode, we are joined by Armando Llechu, Chief Officer Hospital Operations & Women and Children's Services at Lee Memorial Health System, to discuss his focus on finding operational efficiencies to offset rising labor costs & shortages, how he is looking at investments & growth going forward, and more.

In this episode, we are joined by Armando Llechu, Chief Officer Hospital Operations & Women and Children's Services at Lee Memorial Health System, to discuss his focus on finding operational efficiencies to offset rising labor costs & shortages, how he is looking at investments & growth going forward, and more.

Dr. Wisler Saint-Vil, a sports medicine physician with Memorial Health System, joins us to discuss a new development in sports medicine that eliminates chronic tendon pain without invasive surgery- the Tenex Procedure.

Shantelle recorded this week's episode of the Hello Frances podcast with special guest Erin Rosetti, a former member of the Frances Roy team. Erin is an award-winning strategic communicator, passionate storyteller, and issues management professional currently working as the Communications Manager for Memorial Health System. In this episode, Erin gets real with us and shares her thoughts on mental health and imposter syndrome. Have comments or questions on this episode? Email hello@francesroy.com.

Leadership Tradeoffs Today my guest is Dr. Chuck Callahan, Leader of Memorial Health System – a multi-hospital health system in Springfield Illinois.  Chuck has the most diverse background which may be his secret leadership weapon. Wait until you hear his answers to management trade-offs, what intel and healthcare have in common, or how the simplification and sequencing of their values pre-pandemic – actually took the guesswork out of decisions and successfully served as their compass through the pandemic. And like most of you, I'm always curious about the factors that influence a leader's hiring decision.  That was a fun part for me hearing Chuck's perspective and some of the biggest interview misses!

April 20, 2022 - Drew Early, Sonja Chargois, and Diana Knaebe of Memorial Health System joined Byers & Co to talk about mental wellness issues, how they are addressing it, and plans for Mental Health Awareness Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sturman with Memorial Health System stops by to discuss developing a customer-friendly call center experience. We are joined by Patty Hayward of Talkdesk to explore the experience that can be created with an integrated system. I hope you enjoy.

The healthcare industry has been under constant pressure since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Lori Price, Emergency Management Coordinator at Memorial Health System, has witnessed firsth and the challenges that healthcare facilities have faced over the past two years, from how to maintain daily patient care during a pandemic to crisis situations like cyber attacks and severe weather. In this episode, Lori shares how Memorial Health System has responded to these challenges, and how the organization is improving emergency management processes for the future. We discuss: The benefits of an all-hazards approach to emergency management How Memorial Health System responded to a recent cyber attack The importance of regular, varied safety training and drills How changes to human behavior can decrease the likelihood of disasters     The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.  You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.

Memorial Health System (MHS) rapidly implemented Lifelink's conversational AI platform to help triage patients during COVID. Now that the pandemic is winding down, MHS is finding new ways to leverage the platform to improve patient experience and reduce staff burden. Learn more about Memorial Health System: https://www.choosememorial.org/ Learn more about Liflink Systems: https://www.lifelinksystems.com/ Find more great health IT content: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

Greg Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal on the latest happenings in our community. This Weeks Topics Include: Tanya Rolfe has opened Timeless Beauty MedSpa at 301 South Grand Ave. West. - Apricot Lane Boutique has opened on West Iles Avenue. Lincoln Land Community College, in partnership with Memorial Health System, has opened a state-of-the-art facility aimed at addressing the regional nursing shortage. Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and get their weekly newsletter sent directly to your inbox -- CLICK HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The None of our Businesses crew to talk about how elective surgeries are being prioritized during a new wave of packed hospitals, a photo of a rock was sold as an NFT for $1.3 million, a cyber attack on Memorial Health System, a tech exec goes to prison for successfully getting millions in PPP loans for fake companies, Delta Air Lines charging a higher insurance rate for the unvaccinated.   Elective Surgeries - https://www.statnews.com/2021/08/13/elective-surgeries-delayed-again-doctors-response/   Rock Pics - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/23/people-are-paying-millions-of-dollars-for-digital-pictures-of-rocks.html?__source=androidappshare&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2772736   Health System Cyber Attack - https://www.wtap.com/2021/08/15/memorial-health-systems-experiences-cyber-attack/   PPP Fraud - https://www.ien.com/home/news/21627300/tech-exec-gets-2-years-for-18m-covid-fraud?lt.lid=6126625ed6ef1c746039fcdd<.usr=6911F3546689H5A&utm_source=IMCD210819007&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=08252021&utm_term=IMCD210819007&oly_enc_id=6911F3546689H5A   Delta's Insurance - https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/delta-add-200-monthly-health-insurance-charge-unvaccinated-staff-2021-08-25/   None of Our Businesses Episode 92, August 2021

In today's podcast we cover four crucial cyber and technology topics, including: 1. Chase Bank reveals some customer data exposed from May to July 2. Researcher finds sensitive U.S. no-fly watchlist exposed online 3. Iranian train hack linked to Anti-Syrian actor Indra 4. Hive compromises Memorial Health System impacting patient services I'd love feedback, feel free to send your comments and feedback to  | cyberandtechwithmike@gmail.com

The president of Memorial previews this week's Memorial Health System Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club in a chat sponsored by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn Howell joins us and she is a Continuous Improvement Specialist at Memorial Health System! Lynn & Doug discuss her journey through her weight loss and her journey to a healthier life mentally & physically!

Linda Sistrunk is a Director, Behavioral Health at Memorial Health System based in Marietta, Ohio and Janice McFarland is a Director Of Clinical Services at Life & Purpose Behavioral Health. Today we talk about the role women play in the workplace and how to get past gender stereotypes. #mariettaohio #genderequality #women

Today's guests are both part of the Process Excellence department at one of our customers, Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio. They are Lynn Howell and Mary Huck, both of whom have clinical backgrounds, but now help their colleagues throughout the system improve with Lean and other methods. Topics and questions: Tell us about the label of “process excellence” and what that means to the system? Shifting from being doers to helpers and coaches What's the role of a Continuous Improvement (C.I.) specialist? Why is starting with observation so important? How and why did you shift your team’s focus from facilitating projects to coaching others on their improvement work? What’s your belt training and certification process like, including the levels? Are there goals for who to train and certify? What's next for you and the system?

Covid-19 has effected a lot of different sectors in our society and we brought in a School Principal, Small Business Owner, and a Behavioral Health Director at a local hospital. There view points on how Covid has effected their sector and the positives that have came out of the pandemic! This episode is sponsored by Memorial Health System

70% of nurses in YOUR area visit Facebook or Instagram every month. In this episode, we speak to Danyelle Felchner, who knows all about: How to reach them. How to engage. How to communicate your employer brand to them. How to turn them into job candidates. Know social media is a gold mine but can´t find your pickaxe? Listen to this episode with Danyelle Felchner from Memorial Health System

This episode features Jay Roszhart, President of the Memorial Health System Ambulatory Group at Memorial Health System. Jay tells us his best advice for emerging leaders, the trends he’s currently seeing in ambulatory care, and more.

While we all need healthcare at some point in our lives, it’s ultimately a business that is at its best when it’s focused on the patients. Healthcare does not work as designed unless the patients are interacting with their providers to manage care in lasting, meaningful ways. Unfortunately, healthcare systems and workflows are primarily designed to support episodic, one-to-one interactions, which are increasingly becoming unsustainable and ineffective. Jay Roszhart, President of Ambulatory Services at Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois has a point of view on what the root problems are, and he has a vision for the path forward. In this wide ranging discussion, Jay describes the impacts of consumerism and technology on healthcare and why things must change. He is executing a vision to reimagine patient engagement from its current episodic, high-friction state to one based on building long-term, ongoing relationships that are enabled through advanced, conversational technology.

While we all need healthcare at some point in our lives, it’s ultimately a business that is at its best when it’s focused on the patients. Healthcare does not work as designed unless the patients are interacting with their providers to manage care in lasting, meaningful ways. Unfortunately, healthcare systems and workflows are primarily designed to support episodic, one-to-one interactions, which are increasingly becoming unsustainable and ineffective. Jay Roszhart, President of Ambulatory Services at Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois has a point of view on what the root problems are, and he has a vision for the path forward. In this wide ranging discussion, Jay describes the impacts of consumerism and technology on healthcare and why things must change. He is executing a vision to reimagine patient engagement from its current episodic, high-friction state to one based on building long-term, ongoing relationships that are enabled through advanced, conversational technology.

This episode features Jay Roszhart, President of the Memorial Health System Ambulatory Group at Memorial Health System. Here, he discusses his best advice for emerging leaders, the trends he’s currently seeing in ambulatory care, and more.

HealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Editor Alexandra Pecci speaks with Derek Dudley, senior director of revenue cycle for Memorial Health System in Ohio about why managing the remote revenue cycle depends on data analytics.

https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/virtual-improvement-2/webinar/signup Presented by Crystal Y. Davis, The Lean Coach, Inc. Karen Martin, TKMG, Inc. Mike McGowan, Marietta Memorial Hospital Are you now faced with the challenge of doing more improvement work in a virtual way, given the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic? Join us for our second virtual panel discussion on this topic, hosted by KaiNexus and moderated by Mark Graban, with three improvement leaders who have recent experiences in this new era. No slides, just tips and lessons learned from three experienced improvement facilitators and coaches. Crystal Y. Davis, CLSSBB Founder, CEO, and Principal Lean Practitioner @The Lean Coach, Inc Crystal helps leaders create a culture of problem solvers allowing them to focus and deploy strategically. Specializing in the "Toyota Way" Lean model. Over 20 years of proven Lean experience in automotive, beverage and supply chain industries. STEM Industry focus. Client roster consists of Fortune 500/1000 Companies. Formally mentored by Toyota Senseis. Led companies to award-winning results, recognized for operational excellence at the "Lean Enterprise Institute Summit" and "Industry Week Best Plant". Karen Martin President TKMG Group & TKMG Academy Karen is the President of TKMG, Inc., a global consulting firm that specializes in operational excellence, Lean management, and business performance improvement. They help their clients create strategies, operations, and work environments that drive profitability and growth, deliver exceptional customer value, and maximize human potential. She is also the Founder & President of a new online learning destination, TKMG Academy, Inc. They aim to be the premier online learning choice for business performance improvement, Lean management, and leadership development. Karen is the author or co-author of five business performance books, including two Shingo Award-winning books: The Outstanding Organization and Value Stream Mapping. Her latest, Clarity First, centers on her core belief that all success in life—both business and personal—is a result of operating with clarity. Mike McGowan, LSSBB, MBOE Director, Process Excellence at Marietta Memorial Hospital Mike McGowan directs and oversees a team of Continuous Improvement specialists and works to apply lean thinking and tools to improve the current system. He was previously the Senior Director of Diagnostic Services for Memorial Health System. He has a Masters of Business in Operational Excellence degree from The Ohio State University.

Dr Cruse updates us on the statistics for Pennsylvania as well as Wayne and Pike counties. He explains how a recent study using a proposed drug to treat Covid-19 has turned out to cause more harm than good and also explains how to keep your children informed and occupied during this time.

Dr. Christopher McDowell, an Emergency Medicine Physician for SIU School of Medicine and Memorial Health System in Springfield explains what coronavirus is, how we can keep it from spreading, and provides practical tips for you and your family.

Vickie Miller, RT(R)(M) shares the risk factors of breast cancer, what age you should get a mammogram, the importance of early detection, as well as where you can get a mammogram at Memorial Health System and how to schedule it.

In this three person panel, Dr. Agaba, Ashley Lockhart, PA, and Alyse McNeill, PA discuss what qualifies someone for bariatric surgery, the success rate for weight-loss and the different types of bariatric surgery offered at MHS.

Interview by Gary Gunderson   An emergency physician, healthcare executive, and entrepreneur, Larry McEvoy’s diverse perspective renders him an inspiring, design-oriented leader, strategist, advisor, facilitator, and speaker. His extensive track record of real-life strategic and operational results—and a unique facility with ecosystems, neuroscience, social intelligence, and human networks—helps you understand and capacitate entire systems, small and large, to optimize performance, adaptation, and vitality.  He has wide experience in shaping the challenges of our complex times into outstanding results, rapid learning, and energized professional cultures. Larry’s mission is to deepen the vigor, resilience, and sustainability of leaders, the people they lead, and the organizations they create. Particularly focused on the shared work between executives, clinicians, and clinical leaders, Larry’s experience as both a CEO and a clinician deepens his skill in facilitating dynamic shifts in mindset, method, and performance. His background as a strategic innovator and “designer-in-chaos” has led him to increasing work outside of health care as organizations and corporations seek to create value via both stability andrapid reconfiguration in environments of velocity and volatility. His career has comprised the renewal of multiple environments of distrust, stress, and dispirited dynamics.  He focuses on creating a practical approach to the acceleration of systemic shifts in results, adaptation, and professional vitality; the linkage between leadership evolution, stewardship ethic, and business value; and the activation of “positive epidemics” through the understanding and application of complexity principles, network science, and neuroscience.  As one of his clients puts it, “I learn more from him in an hour than I do from anyone else in a year.  His emotional intelligence is off the charts, and his strategic acumen is of the highest order.” From 2008 to 2012, Larry served as the CEO of Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs, CO, facilitating a $100 million turnaround, the emergence of a culture of collaboration and commitment, and Memorial’s transformation from an at-risk and unfunded municipal hospital to the threshold of its merger with the University of Colorado Health system. Prior to that he was a senior executive and emergency physician at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT, from 1995 to 2008. He completed his training in emergency medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, in 1995. After earning a BA in English Writing from Carroll College (MT) in 1987, Larry graduated from Stanford University Medical School in 1992. He serves as an Executive-in-Residence at the Center for Creative Leadership and as a Principal at Brenva Group. He is on the faculty of the American Association of Physician Leaders,The Governance Institute, and The Leadership Development Group, and has presented at the Conference Board, The Executive Development Roundtable, and the American Medical Group Association as well as at numerous health care organizations nationwide. He co-founded PracticingExcellence, a web-based professional collegial community which focuses on the clinician experience as the foundation of healthcare performance, patient experience, and meaning.   Most recently he has founded Epidemic Leadership, where he focuses on the executive work of creating organizations of exponential health and vigor—where performance, learning, and vitality rise in parallel and are abundant, infectious, sustained and sustaining.

Dr. Warner Wang discusses signs and risk factors of esophageal cancer, and the treatments and technology offered at Memorial Health System.

Beth Schwendeman, PT and Rob Moat, OTR discuss the importance of certain types of physical therapy when you are facing cancer treatment,  and what services are offered in the Memorial Health System's rehab program for cancer patients.

Dr. John David Krant discusses psoriatic arthritis. He explains the symptoms you would notice, the risk factors involved, as well as the latest treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

Webinar: How One Community Hospital is Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Presented by Mike McGowan, Director of Process Excellence at Marietta Memorial Hospital Learn how Memorial Health System uses training and five specific roles to build and spread a culture of continuous improvement Hear what MHS has done well and where we could improve Discuss the leadership behaviors necessary to accomplish a culture change Mike McGowan Director of Process Excellence | Marietta Memorial Hospital Mike is a graduate of Ohio University with a BS in Zoology. He has worked as an Medical Technologist, Chemistry Supervisor, Laboratory Director, and Senior Director in healthcare for the last 35 years spending most of that time at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He is a lean six sigma black belt and a 2014 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Master’s Degree in Business Operational Excellence. Mike is currently Director of Process Excellence at MMH.

John Blake Epling, MD discusses the correlation between diabetes and thyroid care, and the management and treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

Memorial Diabetes Center's certified diabetes educators offer personalized lessons on nutrition, insulin therapy and other topics relevant to managing diabetes. David N. Pickering, DO, BC-ADM discusses advanced diabetes management and the multidisciplinary care you will receive at Memorial Health System if you have advanced Diabetes.

Gastroenterology focuses on digestive system health. Digestive illnesses and conditions can occur at any stop on the digestive tract. Dr. Juan Tejada, gastroenterologist, discusses some common digestive issues and treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

Our feet can handle a lot of stress, but if you put too much of a load on them, it can, over time, cause damage. When heel pain begins to limit your daily activities, it may be time to see a podiatrist to asses your issue.Dr. Ian Aveytua discusses some of the most common causes of heel pain and the treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

The mission of Memorial Health System's Family Medicine Residency Program is to train outstanding leaders in the field of family medicine. We recently received accreditation from the ACGME for a family medicine residency program that will allow our health system to bring more quality physicians to our area.Roxanne Cech, MD, is the director of this residency program, and she joins the show to discuss what this means for our system and our community.

Heart disease is the number one health problem in the Mid-Ohio Valley, one reason state-of-the-art cardiac care is critical. The Memorial Health System is committed to providing convenient access to our heart and vascular services. We know heart disease and stroke are two of the most common health conditions found in our region, that is why our heart and vascular team of experts work together to help patients lead longer, healthier lives. In honor of heart month, joining the show to discuss the services offered in the cardiology department at Memorial Health System, is Solomon Bagae, MD. He is a cardiologist with Memorial Health System.

A variety of factors such as disease, infection, ototoxic medications (prescription and over-the-counter), continued exposure to loud noise, tumors, trauma and the aging process can all be causes of hearing loss. Our audiologists work directly with patients to identify impairments or dysfunctions of hearing, balance and other related systems. Ronny Warrington, AuD, CCC-A shares services the Audiology department at Memorial Health System has to offer.

Memorial Health System’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is an essential component of the recovery process by helping patients with heart disease, a heart attack or other heart-related disorder, resume an active lifestyle. Our nationally certified program combines medical supervision and cardiac monitoring, education, dietary and individual counseling, with a progressive exercise program to help individuals reach and maintain a high level of heart fitness.In this podcast Barb Foster, BSN, RN, discusses what you can expect if you or a loved one has a heart condition and your physician has recommended cardiac rehab.

Interventional cardiology is a specialty branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases. Over time, plaque can develop and layer in the coronary arteries, cutting off blood supply to the heart muscle.Memorial Health System's interventional cardiology team led by Joseph Mayo, MD, offers cardiac catheterization and angioplasty for emergency cases. Our team also participates in research studies through C-PORT with John Hopkins, improving cardiac care and offering angioplasty to select elective cases.In this informative podcast Dr. Joseph Mayo discusses the role of an interventional cardiologist in your heart care and the treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

From strokes and brain tumors to degenerative disc disease and sleep disorders, Memorial Health System offers patients a broad range of expert neurological care. Whether treatment stems from injury or illness, our specialized physicians utilize today's most effective diagnostic measures to determine the best course of care from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.Joining the show to discuss our steadfast commitment to offer the very best in treatment, education and research to improve outcomes for patients, and how our growing neurosurgery department is amazing for our community, is Deven Reddy, MD. He is a Neurosurgeon at Memorial Health System.

Marietta Memorial and Selby General Hospitals are collaborating with both the City and County Health Departments and other healthcare providers to closely monitor the H1N1 flu virus. We are prepared to help prevent the spread of the flu in our community and to provide care for community members if that becomes necessary.To ensure we are pro-active in keeping our community as healthy as possible, we are offering important information on ways to stay healthy and avoid illness.Dr. Jill Powell, primary care physician with Memorial Health System, discusses the preventive steps you can take during cold and flu season, and why it is so important to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu.

The Memorial Health System offers the latest surgical and diagnostic technology with minimally invasive techniques, as well as the most highly skilled physicians in the area. By utilizing state-of-the-art technology like the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery System for hernia repair, our physicians are able to provide less a invasive procedure that lead to better outcomes, smaller incisions, less pain and scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery. Joining the show to discuss the latest advancements in hernia surgery using the da Vinci® surgical system, is Tuan Nguyen, MD. He is a general surgeon with Memorial Health System.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. today. Are you at risk?Are you age 55 – 77 years old? Have you smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years or more?Do you currently smoke or did you quit within the past 15 years? If you answered yes to these questions, you are considered high risk for lung cancer and should be screened. Talk to your primary care physician for a lung cancer screening referral.This screening can give at-risk patients the best opportunity to fully recover if cancer is found.Joining the show to discuss the lung cancer screening program and other resources available at Memorial Health System is Tiffany English. She is the Lung Health Care Navigator for Memorial Health System.

Since 1991, Love Lights has provided an opportunity for people in our community to honor friends and loved ones with beautifully glowing holiday lights. Dedicating a Light of Love is a brilliant way to commemorate a very special person or celebrate how much someone means to you. Joining the show to discuss Memorials Love Lights Giving Campaign is Daneka Hedges. She is the Director of the Memorial Health Foundation of Memorial Health System.

It's time for the kids to head back to school. While we want them to focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities, we also want them to be healthy. That may mean getting to bed earlier, managing their stress and eating a proper diet.  As they get adjusted to the first months of school, it is important to take a few precautionary measures to set them up for a productive and healthy year.Here to discuss the best back to school health tips for your little ones is Dr. Suman Adhikari, pediatrician with Memorial Health System.

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can affect a man in many ways. It's normal to be scared, angry, or depressed after diagnosis. The good news is that prostate cancer is very treatable and physicians now have many tools in their tool box to successfully diagnose and treat this very common cancer. In this segment, Dr. Shinoj Pattali shares tips for good prostate health and the latest advances and treatments for prostate cancer available at the Strecker Cancer Center of Memorial Health System.

Memorial Health System is one of the most active clinical trial sites in the state. Through ongoing nationally recognized cancer research and trials, we are able to offer treatments that won't be available to the general public for months or even years from now. These clinical trials are conducted by our expert team of surgeons, physicians, specialists and nurses who are dedicated to improving the detection, treatment and outcome of cancer-related diseases. We are proud of our role in finding new ways to treat and beat cancer on all fronts.In this segment, Joanna Lupardus, RN OCN, joins the show to discuss how cancer patients can access clinical trials at Memorial Health System and the resources available at the Strecker Resource Center.

A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening for anyone. Memorial Health System's Strecker Cancer Center in Marietta is the Mid-Ohio Valley's first facility to be solely dedicated to the treatment of cancer. Our comprehensive approach to cancer care focuses on prevention, early detection, treatment and support. With locations in Marietta and Belpre, we combine the highest quality patient-centered care with the convenience of being close-to-home.Listen as Dr. Tara Hansen discusses the latest advances in radiation treatment for cancer and the many options available at Memorial Health System.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, between 60% and 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. A high percentage of people will have low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disk.Sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disk, a herniated disk most often occurs in your lower back. It is one of the most common causes of low back pain, as well as leg pain (sciatica).Listen as Dr. Jacob Smith, orthopaedic surgeon with Memorial Health System, describes some of the causes of a herniated disk, prevention information and treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

When your hip pain affects the quality of your life, and you are unable to complete daily tasks with out undue pain, then it might be time to consider a hip replacement.Whether you have just begun exploring treatment options or have already decided to undergo hip replacement surgery, there are some questions you should ask your doctor.In this segment, Dr Jacob Smith, Orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Health System, shares information to help you determine when might be the best time to consider hip replacement surgery.

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal column narrows and starts compressing the spinal cord. This process may be gradual, and if the narrowing is minimal, no symptoms may occur. However, too much narrowing can compress the nerves and cause pain and limited range of motion for the individual.In this segment, Dr. Jacob Smith, orthopaedic surgeon with Memorial Health System, discusses spinal stenosis and when you should seek treatment to relieve the pain and get back to the daily activities that you enjoy.

Many people live with neck or back pain every day and believe that they have no choice but to suffer. That’s not true.With our unique team approach, our patients are evaluated quickly – most patients are seen within 48 hours – and benefit from a team of specialists in neurosurgery, orthopedics, physiatry, pain management, rehabilitation and physical therapy. These experts have access to the most advanced diagnostic tools available including MRI, CT scan, diagnostic injection procedures, ultrasound, EMG and nerve conduction studies.Listen in as Charles Levy, MD explains that the experts at Memorial Health System are trained in the most advanced medical techniques – from routine care to the most complex reconstructive spine surgery.

A stroke can change your life in an instant. When you know what to look for and what to ask, you can react faster and increase the chances of avoiding life-threatening brain damage and long term disability. We're proud to be the only Stroke Program in the Mid-Ohio Valley that has earned the HFAP Seal of Certification.The Rehabilitation Center at Memorial Health System is the Mid-Ohio Valley’s only Stroke Specialty Program, leading the way in prevention, treatment and maximizing quality of life for those who have sustained a stroke.Listen in as Shane Parmer, MD discusses the importance of immediate care if you've experienced any stroke symptoms. 

We all have a little competitive streak now and then. So when yours needs a little help, turn to the team of experts at Memorial Health System’s SportsMed. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an athlete on a team, SportsMed’s professionals get you back in the game. Our sports medicine team, physical therapists and other professionals work with all ages and abilities, in one convenient location.Tom Bartsokas, MD., a physician at Marietta Memorial Hospital - Department of Sports Medicine, is here to talk about Memorial Health's sports medicine program.

If you have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, you must go to the emergency room immediately. If your child breaks a finger or you have a bad scrape, do you go to the emergency room or maybe an urgent care center?Dr. Dan Breece, an emergency room physician with Memorial Health System, is here to help you better understand the different roles of an emergency room and a Physician’s Care Express.