Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, continues to broadcast via skype to observe safety guidelines amid the pandemic This week, he answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns, including questions about adult immunizations, false positive COVID tests and the flu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2020•47 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks about ways to prevent breast and other cancers. She also talks about using tofu as part of a plant based diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2020•48 min
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month so today we're exploring bullying. We'll define what bullying is, talk about why people bully and what you can do to help prevent it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 06, 2020•47 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks with registered dietitian Dr. Fiona Lewis about ways a healthy plant based diet can help prevent breast and other forms of cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2020•48 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, he answers questions about the insomnia, headaches, macular degeneration and bunions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020•48 min
One of the most devastating events that can happen to a person is to lose a loved one to suicide. There’s been a lot of attention to the topic, but the rate of suicide has increased by 30% in the last 20 years. Why is that? What can we do to stop losing those we love to this hopeless act? Today we’ll talk with Genevieve Garret, LCSW at the Center for the Advancement of Youth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center about warning signs and how to take action. Help promote awareness by shar...
Sep 29, 2020•49 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, discusses staying healthy in the fall. She talks about the recognizing the difference between allergies, colds and the flu and COVID 19, proper sleep hygiene and keeping your skin moisturized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020•48 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, he answers questions about the flu vaccine, manic behavior, blood clots and COVID 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2020•48 min
September is Hunger Awareness Month, a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution. Despite being born in one of the world’s wealthiest countries, there are many children and adults in the United States who are food insecure or hungry. Today we'll discuss the psychological effects of hunger on children, food insecurity and how you can make a difference in your community with our guest Dr. Ruth Patterson, Pediatrician with the University Of M...
Sep 23, 2020•50 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, answers emails and phone calls about ways to maintain a healthy diet. She also answers a listener question about proper footwear for exercise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2020•48 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, callers ask about a daughter with menstrual problems, tingling sensations in the arm, ways to increase appetite and ribcage pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2020•48 min
The ‘everyday hero’ gene is found inside of everyone, everywhere and is waiting for the right moment to be turned on. It is expressed in simple, ordinary actions of kindness, courage, and love. A hero sacrifices for the greater good and shows true empathy and compassion. So today on Relatively Speaking we discussed heroes, what a hero looks like and how can you be a hero in your own community. We also spoke with callers who shared personal stories of heroes in their lives. Tips on how to be a "H...
Sep 10, 2020•48 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, callers ask about brittle bones, blood pressure spikes and there are several COVID related questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2020•48 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Dr. Matthew Morris, a Clinical Psychologist at UMMC. They talk about stress and anxiety and how to manage it, signs and symptoms of OCD and they answer a listener question about stress in children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2020•48 min
School is back in session. For many kids, that means social and educational stress in back as well. On this week's program, Dr. Morgan McLeod welcomes Dr. Tommy Skelton tp talk about the different stressors children experience with anxiety and depression, as well as how to manage ADHD at school and at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2020•51 min
Many students are experiencing high levels of stress as school schedules change due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some students may be separated from friends and stuck at home while others might be worried about going back into the classroom and getting sick. But how much is this affecting our children's social-emotional well-being? Listen as Dr. Susan Buttross speaks with listeners and guests about how they are handling their return to school plan plus she'll gives tips on how you can support st...
Aug 25, 2020•50 min
This week Dr. Morgan McLeod welcomes Dr. Caleb Zumbro onto the program to talk about something almost everyone deals with from time to time - headaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2020•51 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, there are questions about diverticulitis, thyroid issues and healthy levels of salt in the diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2020•48 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via Skype to observe social distancing guidelines. This week, she answers several listener questions about, among other things, COVID 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2020•49 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, there are questions about insulin, lower back pain and the proper way to wear a mask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2020•48 min
Do you ever come across people who are always upbeat and no matter what life throws at them, they just seem to roll with the punches? Well, it’s quite possible they’re following a formula for happiness. Join us today as we take a look at "Happiness Happens Month", a month dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy. We'll also discuss what "happiness" is and how to increase your own happiness and others around you. 10 Things That Can Help Make You Happier and Enjoy Life More Start with a Good ...
Aug 11, 2020•49 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via Skype to observe social distancing guidelines. This week, her guest is Immunologist Dr. Erin Taylor. They discuss the human immune system and how it works and answer several listener questions about autoimmune disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2020•46 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, there are questions about stroke, blurry vision and COVID 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2020•47 min
It’s no secret, we’re all living in stressful times, people are not only worried about themselves or their families becoming ill, they are dealing with economic and emotional issues, societal problems and potential loneliness and isolation. That stress could be leading to something more. Today we take a closer look at “Broken Heart Syndrome” and its relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic with our guest, Dr. Courtney Walker, psychologist at UMMC. Listen as we discuss what "Broken Heart Syndro...
Aug 04, 2020•49 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via Skype to observe social distancing guidelines. This week, she answers listener questions about transitioning to a diet with less meat, the health of vegetable alternatives to meat and acne caused by wearing a mask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2020•49 min
With school approaching, this week Dr. McLoed welcomes Dr. Feldman back to the program to talk pediatric vaccinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2020•50 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, there are questions about arthritis, urinary tract infections and vertigo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2020•48 min
The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions to daily life and parents and children are feeling these changes. While the return to school will be exciting for some students, others will be feeling anxious or frightened. Listen as Dr. Susan Buttross along with Dr. John Gaudet, Pediatrics Specialist in Hattiesburg and President of the MS Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discuss issues surrounding children returning to the classroom and how parents can help keep their childre...
Jul 28, 2020•49 min
Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via skype to observe social distancing guidelines. This week, she answers listener questions about wearing masks, maintaining social distance, the flu shot and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2020•48 min
Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. This week, there are questions about enlarged prostate treatment, plantar fasciitis, skin rashes -- and COVID 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2020•47 min