Aspirus Health Talk: "Passion for Excellence. Compassion for People"
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAspirus Health Talk is the official podcast of the Aspirus Network. Aspirus is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Aspirus serves communities throughout northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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What You Should Know About Labiaplasty
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 11.1 MBYou have probably heard of breast lifts and tummy tucks but may not be familiar with a procedure called labiaplasty According to the American Society of Plastics Surgeons, labiaplasty procedures are on the rise. So, what is labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is considered a vaginal rejuvenation procedure where excess labia minora tissue is trimmed or shortened so that it does not hang below the labia majora. This procedure may be done for cosmetic or functional reasons. Women may be self-conscious an...
Accurate Cancer Diagnosis
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 24.8 MBDr. Divis Khaira discusses the factors that play in making an accurate cancer diagnosis.
Acne
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 27.2 MBDr. Tom Raisanen discusses the causes and treatments for acne, and how diet and other factors can affect your skin.
Female Athlete Triad
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 4.81 MBThe female athlete triad is defined as the combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis. This disorder often goes unrecognized.
Sugar, Not as Sweet as You Think
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 14.2 MBWe'll discuss how much sugar is recommended, how much the average person gets, and where the sugar is coming from.
Renew & Restore Intimacy & Control
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 7.25 MBLet’s talk about it, ladies. You know what we’re talking about – it’s that subject we keep to ourselves and sometimes only talk to our gynecologist about. We’re talking about your feminine wellness and the many issues women face after childbirth, menopause, or just over time as our more intimate areas start to change. Let’s have a serious discussion about your feminine health and the options available to you with the ThermiVa® Treatment of vaginal rejuvenation.
Coping with Addiction While Social Distancing
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 15.7 MBDr. Kirk Klemme, an addiction and pain management physician, discusses ways to cope with and seek help for addiction while still maintaining social distancing.
Surgical Solutions for Enlarged Breasts in Men (Gynecomastia)
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 22.9 MBDr. Thomas Howard discusses the medical and surgical options for treating Gynecomastia (enlarged breast in men).
Limb Salvage Services and Advanced Wound Care Center
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 30.7 MBDr. Jonathan Brueggeman discusses diabetic foot wounds, as well as the risk factors, and the treatment plans that can help.
Why Should You Keep Up With Cancer Screenings
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 10.3 MBAudrea Williams discusses why keeping up with cancer screening is important.
Beginning an Exercise Routine
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 18 MBPhysical Therapist Brett Gervais gives tips on beginning an excercise routine.
Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
November 16, 2020 14:00 - 6.91 MBDr. Elizabeth Renaker-Jansen discusses breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.
Managing Your Diabetes and Prediabetes
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 13.3 MBGayle Maslakow, FNP discusses Managing your diabetes and prediabetes.
Get Ready for Your Mammogram
November 10, 2020 15:00 - 8.79 MBSamantha Schneller discusses mammography and tips on how to get ready for your mammogram.
Called Back After a Mammogram? Here's What to Know
November 09, 2020 17:00 - 4.63 MBBrittany Schneller, NP-C, MSN shares what to expect when you're called back after a mammogram.
Midwifery 101
November 05, 2020 07:00 - 13.2 MBAllison Harr, DNP, CNM explains the role of a midwife.
Protecting Your Skin
November 04, 2020 14:45 - 25.1 MBDr. Tom Raisanen explains the best ways to protect your skin throughout the year.
Robotic Assisted Lung Surgery
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 20.5 MBDr. Amanda Eilers discusses Robotic Lung Surgery.
Sepsis is Serious
October 06, 2020 15:00 - 16 MBDr. Radke discusses the symptoms of sepsis, why sepsis happens and why it should be taken serious.
Stocking Your Pandemic Pantry
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 12 MBAnna Mooi, RDN shares what you should be stocking your pantry with during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even During COVID-19, Don't Skip Your Child's Shots
July 09, 2020 05:00 - 23.9 MBDr. James Black explains the importance of parents keeping their child's vaccines and appointments up to date during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Serology Testing
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 6.22 MBChristina Asiala discusses COVID-19 Serology testing.
COVID-19 and How to Work Well from Home
April 30, 2020 13:00 - 11.2 MBKasey Burke FNP-C shares tips on how to work from home while under a shelter in place due to COVID-19.
Why Do My Feet Hurt?
January 17, 2020 14:00 - 10.1 MBDr. Jared Scherr discusses common foot and ankle problems.
There is Hope for Wounds that Aren't Healing
December 27, 2019 14:00 - 10.6 MBKaren Balderson shares information about Aspirus's Wound Healing services.
Dysphagia: A Tough One to Swallow
October 30, 2019 13:00 - 6.17 MBMegan Luttrell discusses the signs, symptoms, causes and treatments options for dysphagia.
Ready, Set - Safe Running
September 17, 2019 13:00 - 13.7 MBSports Medicine Physician Colleen Dupuis gives safety tips for runners.
Iovera Therapy - A Non-Opioid Treatment Option for Knee Pain Management
August 14, 2019 13:00 - 7.89 MBNurse Practitioner, Clint Pakkala, discusses Iovera Therapy, a non-opioid treatment option for knee pain management.
Aquatic Therapy: Optimizing the Effects of Buoyancy
March 13, 2019 13:00 - 12.5 MBLydia Lytle discusses the many benefits of aquatic therapy and how to optimize the effects of buoyancy to get the best results.
What is Functional Medicine?
February 08, 2019 14:00 - 11.3 MBCertified Family Nurse Practitioner Robin Meneguzzo explains the philosophy behind the field of Functional Medicine, and how it looks at the whole person or the root of the cause of a disease instead of simply the disease itself. She shares how it's used to diagnose and treat patients from a whole body approach.
Treat Your Anxiety With Herbs That Work
January 08, 2019 14:00 - 15.3 MBSylvia Dennison, MD discusses treating anxiety with herbal remedies, specific warnings about "natural" treatments and their interactions with other substances, and stress relieving techniques that can help you to manage your anxiety and move forward with a healthier quality of life.
What is Pain Management
December 16, 2018 14:00 - 9.42 MBDr. Kris Ferguson, Physician at the Pain Clinic at Aspirus Langlade Hospital, discusses the field of pain management and how treatment options can range from exercise, medication assisted treatment, physical therapy, injection procedures to surgical interventions if necessary.
Women's Health Physical Therapy
November 19, 2018 14:00 - 8.71 MBPelvic floor disorders can affect a women's quality of life in many ways. Anne Cooke, PT, MS, CAPP-Certified, discusses pelvic physical therapy and how it can help to relieve pain from many women's issues such as incontinence and pelvic pain.
Avoid the Burn: Heartburn That Is
September 23, 2018 13:00 - 6.2 MBMany people struggle with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While there are a variety of treatment options, some are less invasive than others. Dr. Semrau will discuss traditional and newly evolving treatment strategies for GERD.
What is Infusion Therapy?
November 28, 2017 00:14 - 6.09 MBThere are times when it can become too difficult to take medications orally. There are also some medications that cannot be given orally because your stomach acids may destroy them, and they will no longer be effective to treat your disease. These are just a few of the reasons to learn about Infusion Therapy. In this segment, Terri Saari, RN, Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Infusion Department at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, discusses infusion therapy and the important questions you shou...
What is Inpatient Rehabilitation?
November 27, 2017 23:41 - 7.93 MBThe Rehabilitation unit of Aspirus Wausau Hospital works with patients disabled as a result of disease, disorder, or injury. Patients with spine and neurological disorders often receive rehabilitation as part of their course of treatment. Joining the show to discuss the inpatient rehab program at Aspirus Health System is Margaret Anderson, MD. She is the Medical Director for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Bariatric Surgery: Proven Success, Life Changing Results
November 24, 2017 20:03 - 11.4 MBObesity is a serious condition that affects over 78 million adults in the United States. Being obese substantially raises your risk of morbidity from serious health conditions and can stop you from doing the things you want to do in life. You don’t have to live with being overweight. Weight loss surgery provides a proven and effective way to achieve long-term weight loss to help you make a change for health and for life. Here to discuss bariatric surgery options available at Aspirus Bariatr...
Aspirus Bariatrics: Support to Help You Achieve Success
November 19, 2017 22:09 - 8.4 MBLosing weight with bariatric surgery is not just about a smaller number on the scale, it's about changing your life for the better. When you commit to taking the first step to a new life, you will have a multidisciplinary support team to back you along the way. Kristi Fregia-Rucks PT, Aspirus Bariatric Program Coordinator, joins the show to discuss Aspirus Bariatrics. Where you can find support for your success all the way to your goals.
Coronary Calcium Scan for Early Detection of Heart Disease Risk
November 19, 2017 21:56 - 10.4 MBIn the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD). For some people the first sign of CAD is a heart attack. However, a Coronary Calcium Scan can help you know your risk and allow you to take steps to improve your heart health. In this informative segment, David K. Murdock MD, Cardiologist at Aspirus Cardiology, joins the show to give expert advice that can help you decide if a coronary calcium scan may be right for you.
Aspirus Ideal Weight Solution
November 13, 2017 21:52 - 11.7 MBLosing weight is a challenge for a lot of people. Diets are hard to stick to and it’s difficult to find the time to exercise, but maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do for your immediate and long term health. Aspirus understands that an effective weight loss program is about setting goals and changing your lifestyle. We offer different options to help you shed unwanted pounds and keep them off. Whether you just want to lose a few pounds or make a more d...
The Importance of Having an Advanced Directive
September 11, 2017 20:06 - 13.9 MBWho would speak for you if you became unable to communicate your own healthcare wishes? An advance directives document enables you to designate someone who will make sure your healthcare wishes are followed if you are unable to speak for yourself. Advance directives are not just for the elderly. Anyone 18 or older should complete one. In addition to ensuring your wishes are followed, advance directives can help avoid disagreements between family members and loved ones. It can also help to ...
Ostomy Care – We can Help!
August 29, 2017 20:37 - 13.6 MBIf you have been diagnosed with a cancer of pelvic region, inflammatory bowel disease or other condition that requires you undergo a procedure that results in an ostomy, you might feel that this is the end of life as you knew it. However, with some extra care and help from your health care providers, you can manage your ostomy and come to terms with your "new" normal. In this segment, Patty Cimino, RN, discusses ostomy care and how Aspirus Health System can help you can live a very full an...
Car Seat Safety: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road
August 21, 2017 21:51 - 11.3 MBOne of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different seats on the market, many parents may find this overwhelming. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics has a new car seat safety expert dedicated to teaching local parents and caregivers proper car seat installation and use to keep kids s...
Important Information About Bone Density Scans
May 29, 2017 13:52 - 9.14 MBIn the United States, low bone mass and brittle bone disease, otherwise known as Osteoporosis, are currently considered major public health threats. Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, that’s one fracture every 3 seconds! Osteoporosis accounts for more days spent in the hospital than many other diseases, including diabetes and breast cancer for women over 45 years of age. One in five, over the age of 50, will experience an osteoporotic fracture of either...
Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
May 08, 2017 22:07 - 9.45 MBIs a wound that won't heal keeping you from doing the things you love? Aspirus Riverview Wound & Hyperbarics in Wisconsin Rapids can help. Using their expertise and technology, including two hyperbaric oxygen chambers, they can heal most wounds – even those that haven't responded to conventional treatment. In this segment, Sarah Falkner, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager with Aspirus Riverview Wound & Hyperbarics, located in Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, discusses wound healing wi...
Is Breast Reduction Surgery Right for You?
April 30, 2017 21:12 - 13.8 MBBreast Reduction is designed to relieve the physical discomfort associated with large breasts while improving overall breast appearance. Elevating the breast and reducing nipple size is an integral portion of this procedure. This procedure is frequently covered by insurance if certain criteria are met. Listen as James H. Kong, MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at Aspirus Health System, discusses breast reduction surgery and how to decide if this procedure is right for you.
GERD and Antireflux Surgery
April 27, 2017 22:59 - 8.97 MBAnti-reflux surgery is a treatment for acid reflux or GERD, a problem in which food or stomach acid come back up from your stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube from your mouth to the stomach. Reflux often occurs if the muscles where the esophagus meets the stomach do not close tightly enough. A hiatal hernia can make GERD symptoms worse. It occurs when the stomach bulges through this opening into your chest Symptoms of reflux or heartburn are burning in the stomach that you...
Healthy Living: First a Habit, Next a Lifestyle
April 10, 2017 22:36 - 11.6 MBIt takes 21 days to create a habit and 90 days to create a lifestyle. People often say they want to take steps toward becoming healthy, so they often jump in full force, saying they are going to work out 5 days/week and go on a diet of fruits & vegetables and nothing else. That does not usually work. Instead, picking one healthy change at a time and focusing on that, is what helps people stick to a program. It can be as simple as drinking the recommended amount of water each day. Work...
Alternative Comfort Options For Labor and Delivery: Nitrous Oxide
April 09, 2017 17:02 - 9.24 MBAs your due date approaches, you might be wondering what the medical and natural options for pain relief are best for you and your baby. In recent years using nitrous oxide during pregnancy has grown in popularity. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), research has supported the reasonable efficacy, safety and unique beneficial qualities of nitrous oxide as an analgesic for labor. Christiann Rosemurgy CNM, WHNP-BC discusses nitrous oxide as an alternative comfort opti...
Do You Need a Mommy Makeover?
April 03, 2017 20:02 - 13.7 MBAfter pregnancy, child bearing, and breast feeding; many women are dissatisfied with the appearance of their body and seek surgical options to change troubled areas. The most popular surgical options include tummy tucks, breast enhancement, and liposuction. How do you know if this type of makeover is right for you? Jennifer Cameron, MD, MPH shares what you should know about mommy makeovers and what to expect after surgery.