Well Within Reach with Riverside Healthcare
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRiverside Healthcare puts the right dose of health in the wellness information you need. Listen to our podcast series, Well Within Reach, to get the latest health and wellness information from our team experts including doctors, medical staff and leaders in the healthcare field.
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Do You Suffer from Pain from Uterine Fibroids? Embolization Might be the Answer You are Looking For
May 21, 2018 23:08 - 11.5 MBUterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow on or in the muscles of the uterus (womb). These can be painful and cause heavy bleeding during your periods. At least 25 percent of women in the U.S. have fibroids. Arun Jagannathan, M.D. discusses Uterine Fibroid Embolization, and how this procedure can help you to have less pain from fibroids and get back to the activities that you enjoy.
What is a Kidney Embolization and Who Might Need One?
May 21, 2018 22:58 - 11.9 MBFor many years, surgery was the only treatment available for many conditions including benign kidney tumors. Today, interventional radiology treatments are first-line care for a wide variety of conditions. Arun Jagannathan, M.D. is here to share his expertise on why some people might need a Kidney Embolization procedure and what that means in terms of long term health.
Riverside Women’s Health
May 17, 2018 22:03 - 13.6 MBWomen tend to be the caregivers of society. They take care of everyone else, and sometimes, neglect their own health needs. To be their own best health advocate, women need to educate themselves on the services available to take care of their needs, so they can care for the ones they love. Lynn Lochner, CNP, is here to discuss the array of women’s health services available throughout Riverside’s continuum of care. Riverside Women’s Health services focus on the unique needs of women during a...
Are you Ready to Quit Smoking for Good? Riverside Can Help!
April 23, 2018 17:21 - 16.1 MBAre you ready to quit smoking for good? Riverside offers multiple resources to help. Riverside Medical Center has teamed up with the American Lung Association to bring you the nationally-renowned smoking cessation program Freedom from Smoking®. Michelle Stauffenberg, Respiratory Therapist at Riverside, discusses why quitting can be so challenging, and all the resources Riverside has to offer to help.
SANE: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
March 30, 2018 14:25 - 15.9 MBSANE, which stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are nurses who have taken specialized education courses to care for a patient who has experienced sexual assault or abuse. Deanna Booker, RN discusses how nurses can receive this certified training and why it's important for the community.
Innovations in Spine Surgery
March 25, 2018 16:40 - 23.3 MBRiverside's back, neck and spine program offers the ability to diagnose, evaluate and treat neck and back pain. Riverside can treat almost every type of spinal injury and disease. Juaz Jimenez, MD, discusses the latest innovations in spinal surgery available at Riverside Healthcare.
Low-Dose CT for Use in Cancer Treatment
March 22, 2018 22:09 - 8.32 MBPatients at Riverside Cancer Institute in need of radiation therapy now have access to the most advanced treatment technology. The new Discovery RT radiotherapy system reduces treatment times while enabling each patient's care team to personalize oncology treatment plans with improved accuracy and radiation dosing safety. Dr. Alex Herskovic discusses our advanced low-dose CT system and it’s use in the fight against cancer, as we strive to keep each patient's best interests at the forefront o...
What Your Sleep Position Says About You
February 25, 2018 22:09 - 15.9 MBHave you ever wondered what the position you sleep in says about you and your personality? Kathleen Gallagher shares interesting information about your sleep position and what it might reveal about you.
Pregnancy and Sleep Apnea
February 25, 2018 21:46 - 21.7 MBSleep apnea is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition occurring in all age groups and both genders. Pregnant women experience more sleep disturbances during pregnancy and since apnea deprives your body of oxygen, this can be an even more concerning issue. Kathleen Gallagher discusses sleep apnea during pregnancy, and the treatment options available at Riverside Healthcare.
Heart Surgery and Valve Replacement
February 22, 2018 17:20 - 16.1 MBArshad Yousuf, MD, joins the show to discuss heart surgery and valve replacement options at Riverside Healthcare. You will learn why you can trust your heart to the region's leader.
The Business of Healthcare, and How the Healthcare System Works to Meet the Needs of Patients
February 13, 2018 23:51 - 25.1 MBRiverside has a rich history of collaboration to serve the common good. We partner with a variety of agencies and organizations throughout our service area to make sure we are nurturing the well-being and bringing value to the lives of those we serve. Phillip M. Kambic, President and CEO, Riverside Healthcare, joins Carl to discuss the business of healthcare, and how the healthcare system works to meet the needs of patients.
The Riverside Foundation
February 13, 2018 23:30 - 19.7 MBEstablished in 1968 the Riverside Healthcare Foundation builds philanthropic support for Riverside Healthcare. We articulate Riverside's mission, goals, accomplishments and needs for the future of healthcare in our region, and create pathways for new and existing partners to engage in them. At Riverside we desire to ignite your benevolent spirit by linking you with opportunities that match your passions.We seek to build a vigorous community-wide culture of philanthropy and to find new, imag...