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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
This week we're joined by Dave Tatman, executive director of the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Early detection is a key to fighting and beating cancer. A delay in screening can result in a delay in your care! What is a screening and what does screening involve? What are different methods of screening? What signs are experts looking for?
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Mark Schultz to discuss maintaining medical appointments through Virtual Visits.
A Virtual Visit allows patients to meet with their local health care provider through video chat without ever leaving the comfort and security of their home.
Providers can continue routine appointments, prescribe medications as usual, coordinate additional treatment options, and assess whether further care is needed. An in-person follow-up visit can be determined for specialty care, or if other assessments are needed. As technology advances in the areas of wearables and other applications consumers can download, it will open the door for providers to do more virtually.
Dr. Schultz even gives us a couple examples of individuals who have done Virtual Visits while working to plant their field!
Learn more about MercyOne Virtual Visits.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Summertime is checkup time! It’s time to schedule your kids’ annual checkups and immunizations. Nationally, more than a million kids have already missed appointments due to COVID-19.
In this episode, we hear from pediatrician J. Michael Metts, DO to highlight the importance of these annual checkups, immunizations, and the things his office is doing to keep patients safe during the pandemic.
What do health care providers review during checkups
Immunizations and boosters
COVID precautions
Do kids need to wear masks?
How effective are flu shots and when is the best time to get them?
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
We had a few episodes recorded and ready to release, and then the pandemic arrived. We've been waiting to share some of these episodes with you, and are happy we can do that today! Our wellness friend and podcast contributor Debbie Olson recently injured her foot. For many, an injury can really sidetrack anyone's exercise and workout regimen. How do you continue? How much time should you take away from your workout routine to recover? Are there things you can do to keep moving toward our exercise goals while being injured? This week, Sheri, Merriam and Debbie are joined by physical therapist Dan O'Malley for a fun conversation, and Dan offers some expert advise that can be useful to everyone! We'll also ask Dan some other exercise and therapy-related questions.
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MercyOne has continued to perform essential surgeries and procedures for patients for whom a delay could cause harm. After a thorough evaluation, we're now moving forward to resume other select surgeries, procedures, clinic visits and other services. Now is the time to get your health back on track, and we are committed to providing the safest health care environment possible so you can seek the care you need from us in confidence. This week, hear a list of ten things MercyOne is doing to keep you safe. We'll also catch up on some episode feedback we have received over the past few weeks.
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a lot of change to our way of life -- we've had to stay inside, we've had to keep away from family and friends and we've had to change our normal routines. This week we have a discussion with behavioral health experts Breanna Young, LMHC, supervisor of MercyOne South Des Moines Behavioral Health Clinic and Rebecca Peterson, LMHC, director of House of Mercy. Who is most at risk for behavioral health needs during the pandemic? What resources are available to help? What are some warning signs that it's time to seek help?
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
When individuals are forced to live outside the norm, it can be easy to lose track of their routine, including what to eat. Stress, inactivity and a stockpile of high-calorie foods are pushing many individuals to gain what people are calling "The COVID 15."
This week we're joined by diabetes educator Mary Steffensmeier for some tips to keep those extra pounds off the scale and get you back into holding yourself accountable.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
A lot in health care has changed in recent months and if you have had to postpone important visits, surgeries, screenings, or exams, now’s the time for you to get your health back on track! Be assured we’re taking extra safety precautions to provide the critical care you need. This week, Dr. Nicholas Edwards joins us to give us an example of the initiatives they are taking at his hospital in Dubuque.Here are just a few of the ways we’re protecting your family’s health and safety:• We’ve designated COVID-19 free zones to minimize risk of infection.• We’re requiring temperature screenings of all patients, personnel and visitors.• We provide and require masks to be worn throughout our facilities.• We are also following the CDC’s standards for cleaning with extra sanitation measures including increased cleaning of frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs and flat surfaces.• We are continuing our visitor restrictions to keep everyone safe.• And, of course, we’re continuing safe social distancing measures wherever possible.
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Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
We’re back! We look forward to our journey of recovery, and that includes publishing new podcast episodes!
Recently, Iowa joined states reporting at least one case of a new pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome (PMIS). This rare condition is also known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Today we are joined by Dr. Sara Schutte-Schenk from MercyOne Children's Hospital. Knowledgeable pediatric and family medicine physicians at MercyOne are prepared to provide safe, quality care and answer questions from parents!
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Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
We're in the middle of an unprecedented effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe and within the United States. Today we're joined by Dr. Ravi Vemuri to help make sense of it all. Dr. Vemuri is an Infectious Disease expert and is the medical director of Infection Prevention and Health Care Epidemiology at MercyOne Des Moines.
How is COVID-19 different from other coronaviruses?
Why is it necessary to cancel and postpone large events?
Why we need to take this disease seriously
Advice for travelers
Be sure to visit our resource page: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - What You Need to Know
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Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
This week we take a deeper dive into colorectal cancer with Shankar Raman, MD and Jodi Wilson, ARNP. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is 3rd most common cancer in the United States. 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women will get colon or rectal cancer.
Dr. Raman and Jodi are part of the only National Accredited Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) in the state of Iowa and only one of a dozen NAPRC programs across the country!
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Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
This week we're joined by Angie Schmitz, ARNP to talk about the importance of gut health! March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and regular screening beginning at age 50 is the key to preventing colorectal cancer. We'll talk through what to expect when getting a colonoscopy, why screening is important to find polyps or colorectal cancer, and we'll break down some of the common fears people have when getting screened.
We'll also cover how to maintain a healthy digestive system and some signs that you may need to visit a specialist.
Angie Schmitz, ARNP, is a nurse practitioner at MercyOne Waterloo Gastroenterology Care.
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Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
We close out Heart Month with an interesting discussion with Fran Johnson, MD from MercyOne Iowa Heart Center. Learn about heart failure and how advances in technology have allowed patients to live a fairly normal life. Mechanical devices like a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVADs) can help the heart pump blood. Telehealth technology makes it easier to bring heart experts to individuals who may have difficulty seeing a specialist in person. We learned a lot during this episode and we hope you do too!
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Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
This week we explore women's heart health with Denisa Hagau, MD. According to the America Heart Association, more than one in three women is living with some form of cardiovascular disease. For women, heart disease is deadlier than most cancers combined! Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year. Dr. Hagau takes us through the risk factors. Know the symptoms of heart disease, understand the warning signs and find out how to reduce your chance of developing a heart related problem.
We'll also read some feedback we've received from our listeners! Send us your questions or feedback to podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at www.MercyOne.org/podcast
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Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Electrophysiologist Victor Abrich, MD, joins us to explain the condition and the different treatments available.
Click here for more information about atrial fibrillation from the American Heart Association.
February is American Heart Month, and this is one of several episodes that we explore heart health.
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Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
This week we're joined by Cheryl Neill, who shares her story of experiencing a heart attack seven years ago. Cheryl says she didn't "fit the profile" for someone who should be at risk of a heart attack, and explains that's exactly why it's important for you to pay attention to possible warning signs. Cardiac nurse Anne Ferris also joins our conversation to dig deeper into the signs & symptoms of a heart attack, heart disease, and why cardiac rehabilitation is an important part of recovering back to your full potential.
February is American Heart Month, and this is the first of several episodes that we'll be exploring heart health during the next few weeks.
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Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
This week we continue our discussion with Katie Stedman, RN, from MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN to answer all your questions about the pregnancy journey. In part two, we cover care for momma and baby after delivery, postpartum health, breastfeeding and more.
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Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
This episode is for anyone planning to have a baby soon! We're joined by Katie Stedman, RN, from MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN to answer all your questions about the pregnancy journey. In part one of our discussion, we cover what you'll experience each trimester, what to expect on delivery day, and managing pain during delivery.
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Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
How many of you made exercise goals for the year ahead? This week, a roundtable discussion about your many options for how to exercise! We'll cover how many times you should break a sweat each week, and how long each of your workouts should be. Strength training, cardio, interval training, and modifying exercises as you get older. We'll also break down some terms you may have heard and explain what they mean.
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Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Everyone has goals for the new year - perhaps exercising, being more successful at your job, becoming a better cook, or spending more time with family. We explore how to make those goals happen, and the difficulties of sticking to your goals. We also discuss the top habits of successful people - do you agree?
What are your goals for this year? How are you going achieve those goals? Send us your tips, ideas and other feedback to podcast@mercyhealth.com or fill out the submission form at www.MercyOne.org/podcast
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