Medicare Connect Radio
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to Medicare Connect Radio, sponsored by Millennium Physician Group. Each week, we talk about the healthcare issues that are important to you if you’re 65 or older, approaching 65, or maybe you’re making healthcare decisions for a loved one who’s in their golden years. We invite providers and experts to share insights to help you take control of your healthcare decisions. Millennium Physician Group has quickly become the leading independent physician group with more than 800 healthcare providers across Florida and growing. Services center on primary care and are complemented by specialty care, walk-in centers, radiology and lab services, telehealth, wellness programs, home health, hospital care, and much more. Nationally recognized as a consistently top-rated Accountable Care Organization with consistently high levels of physician engagement, Millennium aims to create a genuinely connected healthcare experience for patients and be Your Connection to a Healthier Life. Learn more at www.MillenniumPhysician.com.
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Episodes
Getting to Know Your Colon
February 24, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in 2023, an estimated 153,000+ people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This disease, while deadly, is highly preventable. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a Radiation Oncologist about everything from risk factors to screenings to survivorship.
Tips for Keeping Seniors Active
February 20, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe often joke that our kids get older, we don’t. While we wish that were true, it’s definitely not. To be able to sit on the floor and play with future grandchildren is a must. To be able to walk upstairs without getting too winded is ideal. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts about how to stay active and why the benefit of being active is possibly the magic pill we’re looking for as we get older.
Important Numbers for Healthy Hearts
February 13, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAccording to Million Hearts, which is a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes within five years and is co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, every 34 seconds in the U.S. an adult dies from cardiovascular disease. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a primary care provider and a cardiovascular physician about the preventive measures we should be taking to...
Picking the Perfect Place for Your Senior Parents
January 27, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIt’s time to move your loved one into assisted living. It’s a very hard decision… whether your loved one is for it or against it. Coming to that realization is hard enough, but what about the plethora of choices about where to go? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a senior housing placement advisor about important steps you need to take to make the transition as gentle as possible.
Fixing Threats Inside Our Homes
January 20, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBKeeping our homes safe is a top priority for most folks; however, as we age, safety can take on different meanings. In addition to outdoor cameras and lights for protection from outside threats, what about the threats to ourselves inside the house? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a home modification expert about how to make our homes safer without breaking the bank.
Your Healthcare Starts Here
January 13, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIt’s a new year and most people think it’s a time to make changes for the better. While the new year is just another tomorrow, it does mean it’s time to schedule your Annual Wellness Visit or perhaps your Welcome to Medicare Exam. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Millennium physician Dr. Andrew Hunt about why your primary care physician is your first stop in your healthcare journey.
Your Blood Helping Your Community
January 09, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBNational Blood Donor Month was first celebrated in January 1970, after President Richard Nixon issued a proclamation establishing the observance. Now in its 54th year, the observance brings attention to the vital role that blood donors play in public health and civic duty. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a representative from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers about the importance of having all blood types available for our communities.
Transitioning Seniors Comfortably
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBI love the thought of packing up my house of 20 years and moving! Said, no one ever! But the reality is you will have to move at some point, maybe downsize or even move a loved one into some sort of senior housing. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a move management company whose main focus is helping seniors transition out of their homes with ease.
Interpreting the Importance of Imaging
December 09, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThere’s an entire month dedication to the issue of women’s breast cancer awareness in October, but the year-round dedication to detecting breast cancer never stops. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a breast imaging radiologist about how it’s not too late to get your mammogram before the end of the year, or to remind you to book yours for 2023.
Interpreting the Importance of Imaging
December 09, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThere’s an entire month dedication to the issue of women’s breast cancer awareness in October, but the year-round dedication to detecting breast cancer never stops. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a breast imaging radiologist about how it’s not too late to get your mammogram before the end of the year, or to remind you to book yours for 2023.
Your Medicare Matters
November 21, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWhen searching the internet for Medicare information, it becomes overwhelming. In addition to traditional Medicare, there are so many Medicare Advantage plans to choose from. What are the different parts of Medicare that you need to know about during Annual Open Enrollment Period? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an insurance broker who specializes in Medicare about our options when it comes to our healthcare plan.
Art for Health and Beyond
November 11, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 2017, Harvard Medical School published an article called The Healing Power of Art. This important piece highlighted how creative activities can relive stress and help with cognitive decline in older adults especially those with dementia. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with the art historian behind Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and the dementia director from the Department of Elder Affairs about how art for health and wellbeing is becomin...
Breaking Down Lower Back Pain
November 03, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBGetting older comes with a lot of aches and pains. But why? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a physician from Riverside Pain Physicians who is dedicated to eradicating our pain through treatment plans tailored to our needs.
Breaking Down Lower Back Pain
November 03, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBGetting older comes with a lot of aches and pains. But why? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a physician from Riverside Pain Physicians who is dedicated to eradicating our pain through treatment plans tailored to our needs.
Breast Health from Primary Care to Cancer Support
October 31, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBreast Cancer isn’t just a topic for one month. As we close out October and the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, there’s still so much more to talk about when it comes to prevention, screening, treatment, and resources. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts in their field where breast cancer is always front and center.
Breast Health from Primary Care to Cancer Support
October 31, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBreast Cancer isn’t just a topic for one month. As we close out October and the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, there’s still so much more to talk about when it comes to prevention, screening, treatment, and resources. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts in their field where breast cancer is always front and center.
Caring for Our Skin While Caring for Our Breasts
October 23, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and while most of the conversations revolve around how to educate and treat ourselves when it comes to our breast health; in this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a physician from Advanced Dermatology about the higher risk of developing melanoma if you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Why Our Health Depends on a Natural Connection
October 16, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBFor some people, being outdoors means being hot, cold, or a means to an end. For others, being outdoors is liberating, invigorating and a means of life. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a biophilic lifestylist about the health benefits of being outdoors and how just walking in nature can change our mental state.
Why Our Health Depends on a Natural Connection
October 16, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBFor some people, being outdoors means being hot, cold, or a means to an end. For others, being outdoors is liberating, invigorating and a means of life. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a biophilic lifestylist about the health benefits of being outdoors and how just walking in nature can change our mental state.
Skin Care Through the Decades
September 30, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBAs we move into the fall months, and as we age, our skin care probably needs a refresh. In addition to regular skin checks, perhaps there are other medical skincare services you should look into. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert about skin care solutions and treatments.
The Toolbox We Need to De-Stress
September 25, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBI’m so stressed out.. how often do you either say or hear those words? Most likely, daily. Stress at all ages is a factor but is stress easier to handle as we age? And, what about chronic stress that affects our mental health, anxiety and overall wellbeing? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert about how to take the edge off of stress and learn about some tools we can use to de-stress.
The Toolbox We Need to De-Stress
September 25, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBI’m so stressed out.. how often do you either say or hear those words? Most likely, daily. Stress at all ages is a factor but is stress easier to handle as we age? And, what about chronic stress that affects our mental health, anxiety and overall wellbeing? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert about how to take the edge off of stress and learn about some tools we can use to de-stress.
Keeping Older Adults on Their Feet
September 16, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThe week of September 18-24 has been designated Fall Prevention Week nationwide to help raise awareness that falls can be prevented. In this episode, first, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a doctor who specializes in Geriatrics to learn about how falls happen. Then, she talks with an expert about how to make our homes and therefore our lives, safer.
Supporting Older Adults Struggling with Grief
September 01, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBNational Grief Awareness Day is annually on August 30, but we don’t need just one day to help us recognize the degree of grief that surrounds us daily. Especially as we age. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a grief specialist and educator about the various aspects on coping with grief, loss, and change.
The Importance of Overdose Awareness Day
August 26, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBOverdose Awareness Day is August 31. Its purpose is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends. In the first two segments of this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a physician from an addiction treatment center about the effects of mismanaged medication in our senior population. In the second half, the conversation focuses on community resources that help to educate us abou...
Senior Planning: Real Estate + Money Matters
August 19, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBAs we age, so do our homes. When is the time to start either updating or moving to fit our older lifestyles? In the first half of this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a realtor who is dedicated to helping seniors and their families make tough, or maybe easy, decisions about their homes. Then, in the second half, she talks with a foundational planner about money matters and new changes happening with Medicare.
Population Health Through Obtainable Goals
August 15, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWhen it comes to healthcare, there are many terms that are used, such as community health, public health and population health, to name a few. To help with the differences, the American Health Association defines community health as non-clinical approaches for improving health; while according to the American Public Health Association, professionals who are in the public health space work to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. In this episode, Millennium Physician...
Tackling Dry Eyes
July 29, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOur eyes are often irritated. Whether they are itchy, runny, visual impaired or just plain tired, we all have experienced eye discomfort at some point. July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month and, in this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talk with Dr. Amanda Nanasy, an Optometrist specializing in sports vision, about the causes and treatments of this common medical issue.
Healthy Aging Through Physical Therapy
July 23, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWhen we can’t move without pain or our bodies aren’t balanced, it’s hard to live our best lives. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert from Cora Physical Therapy about the benefits of physical therapy from how to prevent injuries to healing our pain properly.
Diet and Exercise as You Age
July 15, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAs you get older, your primary-care provider is a valuable resource for how your lifestyle choices may need to change as you age. And, small changes can have huge benefits. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Patrick Murray, a Millennium primary care and sports medicine physician about how to make diet and exercise as you age a lifelong priority.
How Home Health Care Helps Seniors
July 11, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAs we age, taking care of ourselves seems to get harder and harder. What about the people we care for? There are so many options to choose from when it comes to figuring out who’s the best choice to care for our loved ones. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Scott Lara, Director of Senior Helpers, about the questions you need to ask when making up your mind on who to turn to.
Stifling the Summer Sniffles
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEvery spring the flowers bloom and along with the beautiful colors and smells comes the running noses, itchy throats and headaches. How do we know if it’s just allergies or something more serious? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a Dr. Alexander Farag from HCA Florida Orange Park hospital about how to tolerate the outdoors as we move through the spring allergy season.
Getting to Know AARP
June 17, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSome people dread turning 50. Others embrace it. While there are many things to look forward to in the second half of your life, one is the red AARP card. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a representative from AARP about all the amazing things they do beyond discounts.
Understanding the Pain in Your Brain
June 09, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIs that headache you have allergies, stress, due to COVID or other illness or is it a migraine? June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Syed Asad, a neurologist, about the different types of headaches we get, can we prevent them and how we can treat the pain in your brain.
Beyond the Mammogram
June 03, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe American Cancer Society says regular cancer screenings can help find & treat cancers early, before they have a chance to spread. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Gaelyn Scuderi from Ackerman Cancer Center about breast cancer screenings, who is most at risk for this deadly disease, and we’re going to learn about some relatively new technology that is gaining traction and generating a lot of excitement in the breast imaging community.
Extinguishing the Tobacco Crisis
May 31, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, the conversation is about dangers of using tobacco, and the importance behind World No Tobacco Day on May 31st. Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts from the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center or AHEC, to discuss the many programs they offer to help extinguish the tobacco crisis.
Seeking Relief Because Pain is Not Normal
May 20, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDid you know that Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Drew Huffman, a Rheumatologist, about Arthritis Awareness Month and why it’s so important to listen to your body when dealing with this common, but often undiagnosed, health issue.
Hearing Better as We Age
May 16, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn case you haven’t heard, May is Better Speech & Hearing month. And while many people experience selective hearing, it’s always good to increase awareness about hearing health. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a nurse practitioner about detecting speech and hearing loss in the primary-care office as well as a doctor of audiology about how to keep our hearing from fading.
Protecting Our Largest Organ From Cancer
May 06, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBMay is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness month and with the summer sun starting to shine brighter and longer, it’s more important than ever to take care of our largest organ – our skin. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts who know how to diagnose and treat our precious outer layer from the harsh elements around us.
Facing Facial Pain
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWhen my face starts to hurt, I usually think it’s my sinuses. Or maybe it’s my eyes or my jaw causing my face to hurt. But what happens when the pain doesn’t go away and isn’t related to those common issues? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a neurosurgeon from HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital who specializes in facial nerve disorders that can have debilitating effects on our well-being.
Achieving Self-Care Through Mindfulness & Green Spaces
April 23, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBLately, the feeling of being over-worked, busy, and anxious applies for most people. We’re constantly taking care of others – whether it’s our kids, our loved-ones, our jobs – before taking care of ourselves. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts about self-care and how our mental health is important – especially if we want to continue to take care of those around us. Michelle also speaks with a horticulturist about how gardening can help both yo...
Accessible Older Adult & Caregiver Support
April 15, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBAs we age, we look forward to many things - retirement, Medicare – to name a few. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with representatives from ElderSource, an amazing resource for all things dedicated to older adults and their caregivers.
Treating & Confronting the Opioid Crisis
April 02, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBMany of us have heard about the opioid epidemic in the United States. Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a healthcare provider about treating patients who have an opioid addiction, and she talks to a group of dedicated people from Project Opioid who are collaborating with leaders in our community to confront the opioid crisis head-on.
Taking Care of Our Aging Feet
March 25, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBAs we get older, we know we need to take better care of our bodies… which should always include our stinky feet. In addition to keeping them clean and dry, did you know that your socks matter too? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a podiatrist about taking care of our aging, and aching, feet.
Controlling the Poison Around Us
March 18, 2022 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBAccidental overdoses, medication mistakes, carbon monoxide poisoning, snakes, caterpillars and jelly fish, oh my! All of these things and many more make up the poisoning of America. In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week which falls on the third week of March to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts about everything poisonous from opioids to s...
Don't Sit on Colorectal Discomfort
March 11, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and while we don’t need an entire month to be aware of this deadly disease, it is important to talk about a cancer many think can be uncomfortable. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with several experts about how Colorectal Cancer is preventable with proper screening and awareness.
Annual Wellness Visits+Staying Active After 50
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHow often are you going to the doctor? In the first segment, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a nurse practitioner about Annual Wellness Visits, what they are and why they’re important to your overall health. Next, Michelle talks with a father and daughter team about how they are working together to keep the biggest generation more active.
Living the Senior Lifestyle
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDid you know that the average age of senior living residents is 84? Have you also noticed the number of really nice buildings being built for the over 55 community? This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert in the senior living field about how the trends have changed when it comes to living the senior lifestyle.
Breaking Down Medicare Ads
February 19, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBFebruary 2022 will be known as the month of the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl. Both big events with costly commercials featuring megastars from actors to sports legends. But some health-related commercials can leave consumers confused. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks to a health insurance expert who can help breakdown the ads that could be boosting benefits for everyone - except you.
Keeping Your Heartbeat in Rhythm
February 11, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBFebruary is American Heart Health month and while we don’t need a dedicated month to talk about our heart health, it is good way to raise awareness to our heartbeats. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a cardiologist who’s dedicated to keeping our hearts beating through prevention and balance.