Hally Healthcast

National Cancer Prevention Month

“Welcome to Hally® Healthcast, the wellness podcast from Hally health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. Every episode on our podcast addresses a new topic important to your health and well-being, bringing in expert doctors, therapists and specialists who offer advice and answer your most pressing questions. Today’s episode is all about cancer prevention. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about this important topic. ...

December - Coping with Holiday Stress

Hally Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. December is holiday season, so we’re discussing how to cope with the annual stress of simultaneously surviving and celebrating the holidays. Our guests are two experts, Dr. John Beck, a psychiatrist and the medical director of Health Alliance in Champaign, Illinois. And Devin Richardson, a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor of Specialty Care Coordination Programs for Hally health in Champaign.

Domestic Violence

Welcome to Hally Healthcast, the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. Every episode on our podcast addresses a new topic important to your health and well-being, bringing in expert doctors, therapists and specialists who offer advice and answer your most pressing questions. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so today we’re discussing domestic violence awareness. Here with us is Bryce Decker. He is the director of programs at ...

RSV/Flu

Welcome to Hally Healthcast, the wellness podcast from Hally® Health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. Every episode on our podcast addresses a new topic important to your health and well-being, bringing in expert doctors, therapists, and specialists who offer advice and answer your most pressing questions. It's October – fall is upon us with winter to come at its heels. These next few months are often the height of respiratory sicknesses for children and adults ali...

National Hispanic Month

Welcome to Hally Healthcast, the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. Today’s episode is all about awareness of Hispanic heritage and culture. National Hispanic Heritage Month begins in September, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about this important topic. Let’s begin with some awareness about the month itself. Did you know that unlike most monthly observances in this country, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins at midmonth ...

Urgent vs. Emergent Care

Welcome to Hally Healthcast, the wellness podcast from Hally® Health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. Every episode on our podcast addresses a new topic important to your health and well-being, bringing in expert doctors, therapists and specialists who offer advice and answer your most pressing questions. Today’s episode is all about urgent vs. emergency care. National Preparedness Month isn’t until September, but emergencies don’t care what month it is. So in the i...

May - Mental Health

Hally Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month is Mental Health Awareness Month, so today we’re discussing mental health – its impact on our day-to-day lives and relationships, the stigmas and barriers associated with diagnosis and treatment, when and where to seek help, and a whole lot more. Here with us are two experts. Dr. John Beck is a psychiatrist and medical director at Health Alliance in Champaign, Illinois. And Devin Richardson is a licensed clinical ...

April -Stress Awareness

Hally Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month is National Stress Awareness Month, so today we’re discussing how to recognize stress and anxiety, how to take steps to build resilience and manage stress, and where to turn for help. Here with us are two experts. Dr. John Beck is a psychiatrist and medical director at Health Alliance in Champaign, Illinois. And Devin Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor of Specialty Care Coordination Pro...

Winter Wellness

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we are discussing winter fitness tips, exploring creative and fun ways to stay active even as the snow falls outside. With us today are two experts from Carle Health & Fitness Center in Bloomington, Illinois. Jenna Souhrada is a wellness manager and personal trainer. She’s an American College of Sports Medicine certified exercise physiologist and an expert in exercise science. Joining her is her colleague Adam S...

Care for Your Teeth - Dental Coverage and Medicare

Greg Mottola, a Consumer Retention Manager at Health Alliance Medical Plans, joins us to discuss the importance of dental care and how to find attainable dental coverage.

Addiction Recovery

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. September is National Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness about alcohol and drug addiction – and to learn more about the help that’s out there. With the range of healthcare services and supportive resources now available throughout our communities, the journey of recovery can begin today. Todd Beard is a licensed clinical professional counselor who holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. He’s the departmen...

Back to School

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. It’s August, so today’s episode is all about the back-to-school season. It’s a time when our children – young and old – are heading back to class, starting up a new year hitting the books. It’s an exciting time for both students and their parents and guardians, but it can also be a bit exhausting and overwhelming. Today we’ll give you tips to help with your children’s health and well-being during this important time. Here ...

UV Safety

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, is all about summer safety. With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to learn tips that’ll help keep you and your family safe. We’ll talk about sun safety, protection against the heat, injury prevention and much more. Here with us is Amy Rademaker. She’s the Rural Health and Farm Safety Program Coordinator for the Carle Health system of central Illinois.

Pride Month

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we Pride Month, a time to celebrate and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Here with us are two expert voices. Dr. Tabatha Wells is a family medicine physician and the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency program at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. And Nicole Frydman is the Director of Operations at Uniting Pride of Champaign County, an organization that advocates for the equality, we...

Body Image

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month – a perfect time to talk about body image and its effect on our mental well-being. Here with us are two experts. Melissa Smith is a registered dietitian nutritionist and licensed dietitian nutritionist. She’s the director of Nutrition and Behavioral Health for Milestones Nutrition and Behavioral Health, a service of the Stephens Family YMCA in Champaign, Illinois. And ...

Autism Awareness

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, so today we’re talking about autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Our guest is Sheeba Arnold Anteraper, a biomedical engineer by training and holding a PhD, she’s a clinical investigator at the Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute and an assistant professor at the Carle Illinois Advanced Imagine Center at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.”

National Nutrition Month

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we celebrate National Nutrition Month by discussing healthful, mindful eating for people of all ages. Our guests are Kristina Adams-Smith, a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist who works at Carle Health, headquartered in Urbana, Illinois. And Melissa Smith, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and licensed dietitian nutritionist. She’s the director of Nutrition and Behavioral Health for Mile...

Mental Health

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. Today we have a very special episode – welcoming star athlete Trent Frazier to our show to talk about mental health and well-being. Trent is currently a senior at the University of Illinois and is the starting point guard for the men’s basketball team. Joining him is Karina Combes, the Quality Management RN Coordinator at Health Alliance, based in Champaign, Illinois. She’s a registered nurse with a master’s in both nurse e...

Black History – African American Physicians in the Pursuit of Health and Racial Equity

“Hally® Healthcast is the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. February is Black History Month, so today we’re discussing an incredibly important topic for our communities and our country as a whole – the pursuit of health and racial equity for Black Americans. Here with us is Dr. Kevin R. Teal, staff neurosurgeon at Carle Neuroscience Institute in Urbana, Illinois. Welcome, and thanks for being with us today.”

Asthma and Allergies

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we celebrate National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, so today we learn more about the importance of food allergies. Our guest is Amy Earley-Jessup, she’s an advanced practice registered nurse at Carle Champaign on Curtis and the coordinator of the Carle Food Allergy Education Program.

Fall Risk and Prevention 101

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we’re discussing fall risk and prevention. Every year, millions of Americans fall. And although you might not think so, falls are often very serious. In fact – according to the CDC – over 800,000 Americans a year are hospitalized because of falls, and falls commonly cause broken bones and severe head injuries. Here with us to talk about falls – and most importantly, how to lower your risk – are two experts from ...

Diabetes

In this episode, Stephanie Orcutt, MS in Nutrition Education, and Mariah Pierce, PharmD, lead an interactive discussion on diabetes and give expert advice on how to manage it.

Domestic Violence - Information, Resources and Help

Hally Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so today we’re addressing this very important topic – giving you vital information and letting you know where you can turn for help, resources and more. With us today are two guests. Cher Pollock is the director of Y Programs at Crosspoint Human Services in Danville, Illinois. And Elaine Schlorff is a licensed social worker and senior care coordinator at Health AllianceTM, based...

Anxiety Help 101

In this session, you will learn about facts associated with anxiety, how to recognize anxiety in yourself and others and self-help coming strategies.

Leukemia & Lymphoma – Research in Oncology

Hally Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, so today we brought in experts to talk about cancer research – and its role in discovering treatments for two of the most common types of blood cancer, leukemia and lymphoma. Not too many people know about the “behind-the-scenes” role of cancer researchers. And if they do, it’s often only through Hollywood. But both of our guests are real-life cancer researchers, making life-saving ...

Care Coordination – Help Living Your Healthiest Life

This month we’re talking about care coordination – the fancy term for the personalized help and support some health insurance plans offer their members. We want to spread the word about this helpful service, since many people aren’t aware it exists and others don’t know if they qualify for it. By the end of today’s episode, you’ll not only learn if care coordination is right for you, but you’ll also hear exactly how it can help you live your healthiest life. And, of course, we’ll let you know...

Family Wellness: Fitness, Nutrition and More for the Whole Family

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month we’re talking about family wellness. With summer in full swing, kids and adults alike are enjoying the beautiful weather and the season’s festivities. It’s the perfect time to chat about fun, creative ways to help keep the whole family active and healthy. We have two guests with us today. Dr. Nicole Florence is a bariatrician and medical director at Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center, based at Memorial Med...

Men’s Health Month: Tips for Every Stage of Your Adult Life

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. June is Men’s Health Month, so today we have tips on what men should know and do about their health during every stage of their adult life. With us today is Dr. Robert Healy, a long-time adult medicine physician and the chief quality officer at Carle Health in Urbana, Illinois.

Mental Health and Healthcare: What You Need to Know

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this special panel discussion, we’ll talk mental health in general; where to turn for resources, help, and support; virtual visits with doctors and therapists; and much more. We have two guests with us today. Dr. John Beck, who specializes in adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry at Carle Addiction Recovery Center and Carle Champaign on Mattis, both in Champaign, IL. He also provid...

World Health: 5 Key Things about Vaccines, Medication Adherence and Preventive Care

“Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month, we celebrate World Health Day by discussing preventive care and 5 key things about vaccines, screenings, and medication adherence. Our guest is Nicole Florence, MD, medical director and bariatrician at Memorial Medical Center Weight Loss and Wellness Center in Springfield, Illinois.”

Colorectal Cancer and Prevention: 5 Key Things to Know

5 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Dr. Karen Wiarda, a cardiologist at Carle Heart and Vascular Institute in Mattoon, IL, discusses ways to keep your heart healthy.

COVID-19, the Vaccine and Coping During the Pandemic

Don’t Fear – Busting 5 Myths about Aging

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month we talk about healthy aging. Our guest is Faith Roberts, MSN, RN, and the Executive Director of Community Engagement at Carle in Urbana.

5 Tips to Help You Manage Your Diabetes at Home

Hally™ Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally™ health. This month we give helpful advice for managing your diabetes at home. Our guest is Jean Land, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for Carle’s Diabetes Education Services.

5 Things Every Woman Should Know about Breast Cancer

Hally™ Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally™ health. This month we explore five things every woman should know about breast cancer. Our guest is Dr. Maria Grosse Perdekamp of the Mills Breast Cancer Institute, part of the Carle Cancer Center in Urbana, Illinois.

The Flu and Flu Season – Exploring 5 Myths

Hally™ Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally™ health. This month we explore 5 common myths about the flu. Our guest is Dr. Rick Hourigan, a specialist in Family Medicine with Confluence Health in Washington.

5 Important Vaccinations for Adults and When to Get Them

Hally Healthcast is a monthly podcast focused on health and wellness. This month we explore 5 important vaccinations for adults. Our guest is Dr. Steven D. O'Marro, an expert on infectious diseases at Springfield Clinic in Springfield, IL. For more wellness tools, tips and resources visit hally.com.

5 Health Questions Every Man Should Ask

Hally Healthcast is a monthly podcast focused on health and wellness. This month we explore 5 health questions every man should ask. Our guest is Dr. Charles C. Liang, who currently works in the transitional care clinic at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. For more wellness tools, tips, and resources visit hally.com.

5 Health Questions Every Woman Should Ask

Hally Healthcast is a monthly podcast focused on health and wellness. This month we explore women's health. Our guest is Dr. Carla Rafferty, an expert in women's health and family medicine for Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. For more wellness tools, tips, and resources visit hally.com.

Sleep and Health – Exploring Five Myths

Hally Healthcast is a monthly podcast focused on health and wellness. This month we bust some common myths about sleep and its connection to your overall health. Our guest is Dr. Charles R. Davies, an expert in sleep health at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. For more wellness tools, tips and resources visit hally.com. HealthAlliance.org/Wellness.

Stress and the Workplace - 5 Questions Answered

Hally Healthcast is a monthly podcast focused on health and wellness. This month we explore stress and the workplace, answering your most common questions. Our guest is Linda Culton, LCSW, the Clinical Supervisor of Carle's Resolutions Employee Assistance Program in Urbana. For more wellness tools, tips and resources visit hally.com.