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
Tuning Into Our Ears
February 07, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWe are constantly being bombarded with noise – ringtones, notification alerts, honking horns, radios, headphones and let’s not forget, people. But what happens when the noise doesn’t stop? This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an expert in the hearing and speech industry about how to make the noise a bit more tolerable.
Diving into Sports & Medicine
January 28, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLet’s talk sports! It’s almost time for the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. But what happens if you’re not an elite athlete and training isn’t your full-time job? This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with a doctor whose passion is all things sports and medicine about everyday people doing everyday things and how not to get injured while doing it.
One Pint + Your Blood = Three Lives Saved
January 21, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJanuary is National Blood Donor Month and awareness couldn’t come at a better time because supplies are critically low. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with experts from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers about the need for blood donors and how you can help replenish the blood deficit.
Newtrition in the New Year
January 15, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks to nutrition experts about Newtrition in the New Year and how to make healthy food choices that fit you best. Your primary care doctor is always the first stop in healthy eating and how you can change habits to make nutrition easier to swallow.
Make this Your You Year
January 07, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a family and sports medicine physician about how staying motivated and healthy is hard when we’re taking care of others, but how can we care of others if we aren’t caring for ourselves? They also discuss making and keeping New Year resolutions and how to make this Your You Year.
Managing Seasonal Indulgences & Stress
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about the toll seasonal stress can have on our bodies. We eat too much, we stress about family, we don’t exercise – everything ends up as the “I’ll take care of that after the holidays” excuse. But why wait? Her first guest is a physician who is passionate about managing our seasonal stress now, before it festers and makes us sick. She also speaks with a representative from the Brooks YMCA about what they offer in the com...
Managing Seasonal Indulgences & Stress
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about the toll seasonal stress can have on our bodies. We eat too much, we stress about family, we don’t exercise – everything ends up as the “I’ll take care of that after the holidays” excuse. But why wait? Her first guest is a physician who is passionate about managing our seasonal stress now, before it festers and makes us sick. She also speaks with a representative from the Brooks YMCA about what they offer in the com...
An Aging in Place Plan + Caring for a Parkinson's Patient
December 10, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThese days more and more people are opting to age in place verses going into assisted living facilities. In this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with an occupational therapist about how to make homes more accessible and safer for folks that are prone to falls. She and her guest also spend some time talking about caregiving for people with Parkinson’s.
All You Need to Know About Fatty Liver Disease
December 06, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Michael Koren about a hidden health issue you may or may not know about – fatty liver disease. This is one ailment that isn’t talked about much, but one you need to know about since the liver is an essential organ with multiple life supporting functions.
Having the End of Life Talk
November 30, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about a topic not many people want to talk about – end of life. Whether you’re at the end of your life, or you know someone close to the end of their life – it’s a tough conversation. Her guests are experts in the field of end of life care and hospice.
Knowing Your Diabetes Risk
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBNovember is National Diabetes Month. And while diabetes should be a daily conversation, early detection is key. This week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an Endocrinologist about knowing your diabetes risk and how to make smart food choice to avoid prediabetes.
The Cholesterol Conversation
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBYou often hear about cholesterol being defined as high or low and good or bad, which one is better? In this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Albert Lopez, Jr. about why primary-care providers are the first stop when screening patients for high cholesterol and why less than half of people with heart disease actually have their lipid panels at goal.
Holiday Grief Isn't Only in December + Caregiver Health
November 11, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a grief specialist about how to get through the holidays when triggered by loved ones who have passed on. She also touches on National Family Caregivers Month and why it’s important to recognize the people who give support to their loved ones.
The Skin + Breast Cancer Link
October 29, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick focuses on breast cancer awareness and why seeing your primary care provider is important for initial screenings and prevention. The show also focuses on the link between skin cancer and the similar genes that could increase the risk for breast cancer.
Dementia Detection & Diagnosis Discussion
October 22, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBhis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about how November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and that more than 6 million people in America are living with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Her guests are passionate about Alzheimer’s education, research and promoting early detection and diagnosis.
Self Exams, Busting Myths & Finishing Breast Cancer
October 15, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with several experts in their field about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. First, a breast cancer surgeon explains the importance of mammograms and early detection. She also helps to bust some common myths. Michelle also talks with two nonprofits that focus directly on finishing breast cancer.
Open Enrollment: The Medicare Decision
October 08, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about knowing your options when it comes to Medicare. The annual enrollment period begins on Friday, October 15th, and she helps to break down the who it’s for, the what is involved, and how to get it done during this almost eight-week period. Get your pen and paper ready!
Oh! My Aching Bones!
October 04, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBMany of us think we’re too young to have the A word – arthritis – but does age really matter when it comes to pain in our muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons? This week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a Rheumatologist about reading and treating our aches and pains better.
Oh! My Aching Bones!
October 04, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBMany of us think we’re too young to have the A word – arthritis – but does age really matter when it comes to pain in our muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons? This week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with a Rheumatologist about reading and treating our aches and pains better.
Covid-19 Panel Discussion
August 31, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBMillennium held a COVID-19 panel discussion. Alejandro Perez-Trepichio, M.D., Usha Chandrahasa, M.D., and Alpa Patel, M.D., answered questions and addressed concerns regarding the vaccine, boosters, and how we can end the Pandemic.
Conversation #32: How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
July 30, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about oral health – so many things start with our mouths! Our ability to speak, eat and smile, depend on our mouth. She talks with Dr. Michelle Hucke from Jax Beaches Family Dentistry about the connection between oral health and the health of your entire body.
Conversation #31: Advocating for Caregivers & Patients
July 30, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about how patients may not always be heard when voicing their concerns about their health. OR what if a patient can’t speak on behalf of themselves? Mary Daniel, a Board-Certified Patient Advocate and the founder/CEO of ClaimMedic, joins her to help with navigating the many healthcare obstacles.
Conversation #30: The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol
July 30, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about the highs and lows of cholesterol. She talks with Cardiologist Michael Koren, M.D. from the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research about why knowing how to prevent and manage your cholesterol can keep you from having more health issues in the future.
Conversation #29: Preparing Your Final Wishes
July 23, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about funerals – mostly about arranging and pre-planning. We’re going to learn about the funeral home business by talking with one of Jacksonville’s oldest businesses, Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services, and about the importance of being prepared.
Conversation #28: Lifestyle Changes Through Culinary Medicine
July 17, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about making lifestyle changes through the science of culinary medicine. She talks with two experts about how food has a direct impact on health and wellbeing, and how to make sustainable changes.
Conversation #27: COVID Update + Staying Healthy While Traveling
July 09, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about the latest COVID delta variant and its effect on summer travel. With so many outlets of information, how do we keep it all straight? We’re going to talk with internal medicine physician Alpa Patel, M.D. to help sort through all the static.
Conversation #26: Getting to Know Your Feet
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks all about feet. Baby feet are cute and soft and often photographed, but when did our feet get stinky, discolored and painful? For the majority of us, we use and abuse our feet daily, but how can we care for them better? Michelle talks with board-certified podiatrist Dr. Norshae Robinson about the “many, many feet you meet,“ (Dr. Suess, 1968, The Foot Book).
Conversation #25: COVID-19 Delta Variant
June 26, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Alejandro Perez-Trepichio, the chief medical officer for Millennium Physician Group about the COVID-19 Delta Variant and the imposing threat it could have on our health.
Conversation #24: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day + How Your Blood Makes a Difference
June 18, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about sickle cell disease, and World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, which is Saturday, June 19th. She talks with representatives from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers about this inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. They discuss the complications, how you can help by being a blood donor, and the fact that there is no universal cure for this disease.
Conversation #23: Grief's Impact on Our Health
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about grief and how grief has a major impact on our health. In the past 12-18 months we’ve seen a new level of grief due to the pandemic. Michelle speaks with Rachel Weinstein from Jacksonville Center for Grief and Loss about physical and mental symptoms of grief and how to overcome the health-damaging effects that a loss can bring.
Conversation #22: Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
June 05, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Most people experience memory loss, perhaps many times a day! But at what point does memory loss become a bigger issue? The conversation centers around the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s by dissecting the brain with experts from the Baptist AgeWell Center for Senior Health and the Central/North Florida chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Conversation #21: How to Extinguish Tobacco Use + World No Tobacco Day
May 28, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about the Hodangers of using tobacco, and the importance behind World No Tobacco Day, which is Monday, May 31st. The theme this year is “commit to quit”. Michelle’s guest is from the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center or AHEC, and the discussion focuses on the program they offer to help extinguish the tobacco crisis.
Conversation #20: Protecting Your Skin from Cancer You Can See
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with dermatologist Dr. Melinda Greenfield about Skin Cancer Awareness Month and how important education and prevention are to keeping our largest organ healthy.
Conversation #19: Seasonal Allergies + Caring for the Geriatric Patient
May 14, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Santosh Kamath about seasonal allergies – more specifically springtime sniffles and sneezes that we can’t seem to get rid of; and how to tell the difference between a sinus cold and COVID. Later in the show, they discuss geriatric care and how to evaluate medical conditions affecting this growing population.
Conversation #18: Mental Health Awareness + Learning About the Benefits of Functional Medicine
May 07, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about mental health. May is observed as Mental Health month, and in year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, our mental health is more important than ever. She first speaks with a mental health professional who helps to sort through the many layers of mental health and how best to process our own health. She also talks with a doctor about using functional medicine to help balance your mind and body.
Conversation #17: How Assistive Technology Makes Life Better
April 30, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about a Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation service that helps Floridians with physical and mental disabilities improve their quality of life and find their independence. She also talks with an Occupational Therapist about how to make our homes safer for long-term care, and how assistive technology plays a big role.
Conversation #16: Can You Hear Me? Let's Talk About Hearing Loss
April 23, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about two of our biggest assets - speech and hearing. Since humans connect with people through communication, where do you turn for help when you're having hearing issues? Michelle talks with a specialist about healthy hearing and how to keep our ears open to more than just listening.
Conversation #15: Diabetes and COVID
April 16, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks about diabetes and the effects of COVID-19 on this lifelong disease. She speaks with two experts in their medical field about how most recently in the news, some people are developing diabetes AFTER they’ve had COVID.
Conversation #14: Caring for Caregivers + Aging in Place
April 10, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick has a conversation with Andrea Spencer, the VP of Communications from ElderSource. They talk about the stressful role of being a caregiver and the importance of not only taking care of someone else but taking care of themselves. Michelle and Andrea also talk about the growing number of seniors who are choosing to age in place.
Conversation #13: Alternatives to Medications When Aging with Pain
April 02, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with an education specialist from the Aging and Integrative Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (AI-PAMI) at UF Health Jacksonville about managing pain as we age and how to use alternative treatments such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and even virtual reality versus medication.
Conversation #12: Protecting Your Largest Organ From Sun Damage
March 26, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick focuses on the largest organ of your body – your skin. It’s the only exposed organ, and one of the most important ones to care for. Michelle speaks with a dermatologist about protecting your outermost layer as we move into the warmer weather and why it’s important to have an annual exam.
Conversation #11: Why Colonoscopies are Golden and Worth the Prep
March 19, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about the third most commonly occurring cancer and the second in cancer-related deaths in the United States – Colorectal cancer. March is known as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and we’re going to hear from a doctor with Borland Groover who’s passionate about colon cancer screening and prevention.
Conversation #10: Boomers & Seniors Health + Staying Active After 50
March 13, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about how baby boomers and seniors are staying active, living longer, and what community resources are available for them. First, she talks with Millennium nurse practitioner, Jennifer Brown from the Orange Park office, about how to keep healthy and moving after 65; then she's joined by Eddie and Sara Malone who share their passion about how they are making sure boomers and seniors stay active after 50.
Conversation #9: Insurance 101 + The ABD's of Medicare
March 05, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick breaks down the complicated health insurance topic. She begins the conversation with a Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer to talk about Medicare scams to look out for, before delving into Insurance 101. You'll also learn more about aging into Medicare and how an Accountable Care Organization benefits you.
Conversation #8: COVID-19 Vaccine Update + Variants & Vigilance
February 26, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMillennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with two experts this week about the COVID-19 vaccine, the variants, and remaining vigilant about staying safe and healthy. Millennium physician Dr. Alpa Patel recounts her experience following her second dose of the vaccine, while Dr. Michael Koren from Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research explains more about the variants and the on-going vaccine trials. Michelle also catches up with Andrew, a vaccine trial patient she first spoke w...
Conversation #7: Knowing the Numbers of Your Cardiovascular Health
February 19, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBMillennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick continues the heart health month conversation this week with Cardiologist Dr. Yazan Khatib. Dr. Khatib focuses on the importance of knowing your numbers, especially your blood pressure and cholesterol. They also discuss the signs, symptoms, and differences between a heart attack and a stroke. Additionally, Michelle talks with a representative from the American Heart Association about the importance of nutrition and how the lack of fresh foods c...
Conversation #6: Taking Control of Your Cardiovascular Health
February 12, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBMillennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with Dr. Ahmad Younes from First Coast Cardiovascular Institute about cardiovascular health and how undetected vascular disease could lead to lower-limb amputations. February is heart health month; and, according to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing 1 in 4 deaths. The in-depth conversation covers risk factors, screenings, and prevention, as well as how your primary care provider should be t...
Conversation #5: How a Breast Cancer Survivor Became a Champion
February 05, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMillennium Physician Group’s Michelle McCormick talks with three-time breast cancer survivor, award-winning journalist and philanthropist Donna Deegan about her breast cancer diagnosis and how she turned her passion for running into a foundation that helps underserved women and men who need financial assistance during their treatment. Michelle also speaks with The DONNA Foundation executive director Amanda Napolitano about how a February fundraising tradition transitioned into a virtual even...
Conversation #4: Orthopedic Aches & Pains + Weekend Warriors
January 29, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMillennium Physician Group’s Physician Assistant Mark St. Lawrence joins host Michelle McCormick and Dr. Ralph Rizk, a Jacksonville Orthopedic Surgeon, this week to discuss the importance of tending to aches and pains of the joints, muscles, and bones. The conversation centers around a chat about “weekend warriors”, and how overtraining and little rest can lead to bigger issues, and maybe even orthopedic surgery.
Conversation #3: COVID-19 Vaccine Update + COVID Cardiovascular Effects
January 22, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBMillennium Physician Group’s Dr. Alpa Patel and Michelle McCormick revisit the COVID-19 vaccine conversation. Dr. Patel talks about her experience with the second vaccine dose and speaks to a patient who received the Monoclonal Antibody Infusion when nothing else would heal her. In the third segment, Michelle talks with Dr. Michael Koren about the COVID-19 virus’s effect on the Cardiovascular system.