Better Health Podcast
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingBetter Health Podcast
At Tidelands Health, we help people live better lives through better health. Through our Better Health Podcast, find useful information from our team of skilled physicians and experts on a variety of health topics, conditions, cutting-edge treatments and more. Explore our library of podcasts below and subscribe to our podcasts on your preferred player to always be on top of the latest episodes. Better health begins here.
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Medication Mishaps and How To Avoid Them
March 20, 2017 22:03 - 8.99 MBMedications can relieve symptoms of your condition and improve your quality of life. At Tidelands Health, you’ll benefit from pharmacists who help you get the right dose of the correct medication at the proper time. When you're prescribed medication it's important to follow instructions carefully. If medications are taken improperly, it can cause some some serious issues. What are some ways to avoid common medication mishaps? At Tidelands Health we take your medication safety seriously. Th...
The Goals of Speech Therapy
March 01, 2017 21:34 - 9.1 MBOutpatient rehabilitation can help patients recover from injury or illness. Tidelands NextStep Rehabilitation Services offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy customized to each patient's individual needs. Speech therapy can help you or a loved one recover from illness or injury. In this segment, Luann Mezzatesta, Tidelands Health speech therapist, explains that the goal of speech therapy is to help you or a loved one regain control of your voice and communicatio...
Genetics and Breast Cancer
February 28, 2017 00:33 - 9.76 MBGenetic BRCA testing or a quick, non-invasive HALO® Breast Pap Test can help you determine your odds of developing breast cancer. When your health care providers know your risk, they can tailor a screening and education program that keeps you in the best possible health. Listen in as Mike Haughton, MD discusses how your family history may increase your risk of breast cancer and when you may want to consider genetic testing.
Chocolate and Other Heart Healthy Foods
February 15, 2017 23:59 - 9.51 MBYou hear all the time about heart healthy foods, but did you know that chocolate is one of those? It is great news to those of us that love it, but what kind of chocolate is the best, and how much do you need to eat to get the benefits? Listen as Hillary Joel, a Tidelands Health Dietitian, discusses super foods for a healthy heart that also include an all time favorite, chocolate!
Adult Vaccination Recommendations
January 16, 2017 22:34 - 8.52 MBThere are few things more precious than good health. At every stage of life, better health begins here. Vaccine-preventable diseases can cause significant illness, hospitalization, pain, disability, and death in the United States, particularly when it comes to older adults. Listen as Grady Adkins, MD explains the importance of getting your adult immunization.
Myths at the Gym: Fact or Fiction?
January 08, 2017 21:16 - 8.25 MBIf you've ever belonged to a gym, you've probably wondered just how clean the gym is or maybe how you're supposed to interact with others? Does your trainer have your best interest at heart or are they just going through the motions? There are many myths surrounding working out at a gym. Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness is the region's premier medical fitness center. Here to bust up myths about fitness facilities, Helene Aulisio, Exercise Physiologist with Tidelands Heal...
Getting Rehabilitation Patients Back On The Road Safely
January 04, 2017 23:12 - 8.47 MBBeing independent and able to drive is an important part of your well being, but after a illness or injury you might find it difficult to get back behind the wheel. Driver rehab specialist Ian McClure talks today about Tidelands NextStep program and the goal of getting patients back on the road safely.
When a Loved One Needs Palliative Care or Hospice
November 08, 2016 01:55 - 8.52 MBWhen you or someone you love is facing the final stages of life, Tidelands Health will be by your side. We've partnered with Tidelands Community Hospice to offer high-quality, compassionate hospice care in our community. When you receive care for a serious illness or chronic condition at Tidelands Health, palliative care can improve your quality of life. Palliative care can ease your symptoms, reduce discomfort and provide emotional and spiritual guidance at any stage of your disease. Hospi...
What Physical Therapy Can Do For Back Pain
October 31, 2016 10:26 - 9.1 MBIf your back or neck aches, you're not alone. Spinal pain distracts millions of Americans from the joys of everyday life. Turn to Tidelands Health for relief, so you can focus on your family, work and hobbies again. Listen in as Nick McClary, physical therapist and clinical services manager at Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness, explains that the goal of back and neck rehabilitation is to help you manage disabling pain, return to your highest level of functioning and indepe...
When is it Time to Consider Hip or Knee Surgery
October 25, 2016 21:59 - 10.5 MBAccording to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, almost 1 million joint replacements are done each year in the United States. When is it time to consider a joint replacement? Do you have to wait until the pain is unbearable? As you age, joints begin to wear out and cause pain. If physical therapy, medications and other conservative measures haven’t brought lasting relief, joint replacement surgery at Tidelands Health can help you return to the life you love. Listen in as Daniel S...
Regaining Motion Through Hand Therapy
October 02, 2016 21:41 - 9.59 MBA hand injury can dramatically impact quality of life. Even routine tasks such as brushing your teeth or writing a note can become difficult, if not impossible. Tidelands NextStep Hand Therapy Center is staffed by certified hand therapists who can help patients who have suffered a hand injury or illness regain functionality and learn adaptive skills to achieve independence with activities. Carrie DeLuca, senior occupational therapist at Tidelands Health, is here to discuss hand therapy, an...
Interventional Therapies For Chronic Back Pain
September 19, 2016 22:43 - 9.23 MBLow back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent condition and one of the leading causes of lost productivity and health-care costs. Interventional pain procedures are used extensively in diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. Pain makes it harder for you to enjoy your hobbies, relationships and daily activities. But you don’t have to live with discomfort. Caring pain management specialists at Tidelands NextStep Pain Management Services can offer relief and give you hope. Listen in as Dr. Chann...
Does Your Child Suffer With Mental Health Issues? There is Help
September 07, 2016 20:08 - 10.2 MBMood disorders, including major depression, in children and teens can often be effectively treated. Treatment should always be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the adolescent and family. Adolescents with a depressive or mental illness cannot merely "pull themselves together" and get better. Treatment is often necessary and many times crucial to recovery. Disorders affecting children may include anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disor...
What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus
August 03, 2016 18:59 - 10.6 MBThe Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (pink eye). The illness is usually mild, with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe symptoms requiring hospitalization is uncommon. Back in 2015, Brazil was the first country to notice an increase of birth defects that were also coinciding with the Zika virus outbreak the country was dealing with. What ...
Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
July 13, 2016 15:17 - 14.4 MBA Tidelands Health spine surgeon has performed the region’s first cervical disc replacement. The innovative procedure is designed to relieve nerve pain caused by herniated cervical discs and cervical arthritis that affects a significant number of patients. The procedure, which takes about an hour, involves removing a patient’s cervical disc, at one or two levels, and replacing it with a titanium disc about the size and shape of a dime. The titanium disc is expected to last a lifetime. Liste...
Hospitalist Medicine
June 08, 2016 16:14 - 11.7 MBHospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. Dr. James Principe is here to explain that at Tidelands Health you can be assured of great in hospital care from their many qualified hospitalists.
Help for Painful Plantar Fasciitis
June 02, 2016 00:39 - 8.52 MBDo you stumble in the morning from pain in your foot? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It can be incredibly painful and affect the quality of your life. When your bones, joints or muscles hurt, you'll find no better place in the region than Tidelands Health to receive treatment. National h...
Birth Control Options
May 04, 2016 18:11 - 21.7 MBBirth control refers to any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The decision on which method is right for you should be made with your health care provider, as well as with your partner. Xaviera Carter, MD is here to help you better understand your options of birth control.
Tidelands Health Commitment to Quality and Service
May 04, 2016 18:05 - 8.97 MBAt Tidelands Health, we are guided by a Triple Aim – that is, to deliver superior quality and service to our patients, to improve the health status of the communities we serve and to reduce the cost of health care delivery. Ours is a singular commitment: Better health begins here. Together, our more than 2,000 employee and physician partners are working side by side with our patients to transform the health of our region -- promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and...
Calcium Scoring Scan: How it Works and Benefits/Importance
May 01, 2016 16:59 - 8.04 MBA new service available at Tidelands Health can help you understand your risk for coronary artery disease and heart attack. Called Heart Scan, the test measures the amount of calcified plaque build-up in coronary vessels, which is an accurate predictor of heart attack risk. Candidates for Heart Scan typically have no known heart disease but do have at least one of the following risk factors: between the ages of 45 and 85, smoke, are living with high blood pressure, diabetes or high choles...
Do You Or A Loved One Suffer from Addiction?
April 26, 2016 16:05 - 10.7 MBResearch has shown that addiction is a brain disorder, and it is just as life-threatening or more so than heart disease, diabetes, or emphysema. The behavior and social symptoms of addiction can hurt family, friends, or coworkers. Yet you may be in the best position to help the addict recognize the need to seek treatment. Most people who are in recovery say they got help because a friend or relative was honest with them about their drinking and other drug use. E.V. Archambeau, MD is h...
Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer
April 06, 2016 16:13 - 12.4 MBGenetic BRCA testing or a quick, non-invasive HALO® Breast Pap Test can help you determine your odds of developing breast cancer. When your health care providers know your risk, they can tailor a screening and education program that keeps you in the best possible health. Dr. Angela Mislowsky, Tidelands Coastal Carolina Breast Center, is here to help you better understand all your options to help prevent or treat breast cancer.
Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy
April 04, 2016 16:48 - 8.63 MBTypically, when a breast biopsy is recommended for an abnormal mammogram finding, a core needle biopsy may be recommended as opposed to a surgical biopsy. Advanced technology has helped to make minimally invasive breast biopsy methods a possible alternative to surgical biopsy for some women. It might just be the option for you. Listen as Craig Brackett III, MD, the Director of Tidelands Health Breast Health Program, helps you to better understand this minimally invasive breast biopsy.
The Latest Treatments for Shoulder Injuries
April 04, 2016 16:22 - 9.99 MBSports medicine doctors have special training to restore function to injured patients so they can get moving again as soon as possible. They are also knowledgeable about preventing illness and injury in active people. Although sports medicine doctors do work with professional athletes, they also treat children and teens involved in sports and adults who exercise for personal fitness, as well as people who have physically demanding jobs, like construction workers. Signs of a significant ...
Seasonal Allergies: Tidelands Health Can Help
March 30, 2016 16:23 - 8.56 MBYour immune system defends your body from diseases. But sometimes a substance that shouldn’t harm you triggers your immune response – leading to rashes, sneezing, itching, swelling or other allergy symptoms. A specially trained allergist at Tidelands Health can help you ease symptoms of allergies – which often are caused by pet dander, pollen, insect stings and certain foods and medications. James Turek, MD, is here to discuss your options if you struggle with allergies.
What it’s Like To Work in an Emergency Room
March 14, 2016 20:56 - 8.92 MBHave you ever wondered if what you see on emergency room TV shows is actually how it is? Michael Ratliffe, MD, an emergency room physician at Tidelands Health, is here to explain just how it is in the emergency room.