In this episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Urologist, Dr. James Kuan of Providence Swedish in Seattle about enlarged prostate, or BPH. We learn what enlarged prostate is, what it means for men's health, causes, and different treatments. You can find Rick Malambri on Instagram at @RickMalambri and Providence at @providencehealthsystem. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. For more information about treatments available for ED and BPH visit ww...
Jun 01, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 214
In this episode of His Health, host Rick Malambri speaks with Urologist, Dr. James Kuan of Swedish in Seattle about erectile dysfunction. They discuss the causes of ED, different treatments and how it's much more common in men than you might realize. You can find Rick Malambri on Instagram at @RickMalambri and Providence at @providencehealthsystem. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. For more information about treatments available for ED and BPH visit www.edc...
Jun 01, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 213
Host Rick Malambri speaks with Urologist, Dr. James Kuan of Providence Swedish in Seattle about the basics of men's health. What check-ups and health screenings men need and when they need them. You can find Rick Malambri on Instagram at @RickMalambri and Providence at @providencehealthsystem. His Health is sponsored by Boston Scientific and produced by Providence. For more information about treatments available for ED and BPH visit www.edcure.org and www.treatmybph.com. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to ...
Jun 01, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Let's talk about Parkinson’s Disease. Many of you could be familiar with this neurological disorder through high profile people like Michael J. Fox, who are open about their challenges with the condition. Our conversation today will focus on how it affects the body, who’s at risk for developing the disorder and what new research is being developed for treatments. Dr. Melita Petrossian, a fellowship-trained neurologist and the medical director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Providenc...
May 29, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 211
Dr. Todd Carran, an addiction specialist from Providence, speaks with host Jennifer Semenza about nicotine pouches. We’ll dive into the facts and health risks associated with this increasingly popular alternative to traditional tobacco products.
May 24, 2024•11 min•Season 5Ep. 210
Roughly half the people on the planet have the potential to experience menopause. It’s a natural part of aging but it’s also been a taboo topic that many people, including some in the medical field, don’t know how to discuss. Host Jennifer Semenza is joined by Angela Westfall. She’s a board-certified nurse midwife who works collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians at Covenant Health to provide evidence-based quality gynecologic care to the women in the Lubbock, Texas community. Listen to an honest...
May 24, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 209
Jennifer Semenza speaks with Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive Behavioral Health for Providence about stress brought on by having a to-do list that feels overwhelming and how to prioritize minimizing your stress and anxiety.
May 09, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 208
Join us as we dive into the transformative stage of menopause and how it affects our mental health. Host Anna Nguyen, LFMT at Providence St. Joseph Mission Heritage Medical Group and Marie Fowler, MSW, LCSW, Therapist + Program Manager at St. Mary's High Desert Medical Group, discuss the emotional and mental changes women experience during the life-altering transition of menopause, from peri to post.
May 02, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 207
Spring is here, and with it arrives a wave of seasonal allergies! Host Jennifer Semenza joins Dr. Goutam Shome to discuss how to differentiate between allergies and colds, identify seasonal allergy triggers, and explore effective prevention and management strategies. Learn how to navigate changing seasons and find relief from those pesky symptoms. Understanding seasonal allergies and seeking treatment can significantly improve your quality of life during allergy season. Featured Speaker: Goutam ...
Apr 26, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 206
Host Jennifer Semenza sits down with Dr. Seth Workentine, substance use expert from Providence Alaska, speaks about alcohol use disorder. He helps us understand what alcohol use disorder is, what alcohol does to your body when you consume it in excess or over a long period of time, and how it matters to your health. If you or someone you know needs assistance with or more information about alcohol and/or substance use, visit: Alcoholics Anonymous...
Apr 10, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 205
Host Jennifer Semenza speaks with Dr. Seth Workentine, counselor, and a substance disorder expert from Providence Alaska, talks about the basics of alcohol consumption in this short podcast. You will learn what alcohol is, what it does to your body when you consume it and how it matters to your health. If you or someone you know needs assistance with or more information about alcohol and/or substance use, visit: Alcoholics Anonymous
Apr 10, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 204
Brendan Hooley and Dr. Marc Horton, executive medical director of surgical services, surgical chair, and attending surgeon at Providence Swedish Surgical Specialists, discuss an exciting and groundbreaking procedure in the field of liver cancer treatment, called histotripsy. We cover what this treatment is, how it compares to more traditional liver cancer treatments and the impact it may have on cancer treatments in the future. You don't want to miss this fascinating conversation. For more infor...
Apr 03, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 203
"I liken it to Gilligan's Island. It's a 3-hour tour." - Tonny Lee, MD-Gastroenterology, Providence Little Company of Mary Listen to our new episode of Talk With a Doc as we discuss the life-saving importance of colorectal cancer screenings with Dr. Tonny Lee and Dr. Eugene Yoon, gastroenterologists with Providence. Our medical experts unpack everything you need to know: from when to get screened to the latest advancements in early detection. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast pl...
Mar 20, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Talk With A Docs: Wellness Brief sat down with Dr. Nancy Isenberg, a neurologist and the medical director of the Center for Healthy Aging. Dr. Isenberg also serves as the medical director of Providence's women's brain health program. In our discussion, we delved into the topic of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, which have been making headlines due to recent diagnoses of two well-known personalities, Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams. We sought out Dr. Isenberg to address t...
Mar 18, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 202
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Mar 08, 2024•27 sec•Season 5Ep. 201
Our host, Mary Renouf, is joined by Dr. Emily Morgan, who has a PhD in Psychology and specializes in working with children, parents, and families. In this conversation we get a better understanding of autism spectrum disorder, how to recognize signs in children and adults, what that looks like for the person with autism and the people around them and caring for them. We also discuss the difference in how we view this condition today in comparison to years ago. What we’ve learned, how it affects ...
Mar 08, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 200
"A patient's not their illness. A patient is a patient, and they have an experience with an illness, and that's part of their journey, but that's not all of it." - Dr. David Jenkins As part of our continuing Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf and Dr. David Jenkins, Radiation Oncologist at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, Texas, discuss the whole person approach to cancer and what that means for both the doctor and the cancer patient. For more resources, visit: ...
Feb 14, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 199
As part of our Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf and Dr. Gabriel Axelrud, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, Texas, discuss cancer prevention. While some cancers are genetic, others are related to lifestyle and steps can be taken to lower risk and Dr. Axelrud gives information and advice on what those steps are. For more resources, visit: Providence Cancer Institute Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center Gabr...
Feb 02, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 198
As part of our Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Melanie Goldfarb, a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon and oncologist specializing in minimal access surgery for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal tumors and one of the first physicians on the west coast to offer radio-frequency ablation of thyroid nodules. They discuss thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer and its different treatments. For more information and resources, visit: Providence at providence.org Provience Saint John'...
Jan 22, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Angelena Crown, a breast surgeon that specializes in oncoplastic surgery from Providence Swedish in Seattle, Washington, and they're talking breast cancer and what you need to know now. We’ll discuss the epidemiology of breast cancer, equity in care and update you on the newest information on breast cancer screenings and surgery.
Jan 17, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Let's talk mental health and loneliness. In this episode of Talk With A Doc, Mary Renouf, VP of Community Engagement and Patient Communication at Providence, is joined by Anna Nguyen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration program for Providence St. Joseph Mission Heritage Medical Group to discuss the impact of loneliness on our mental health, the difference between loneliness and isolation and tips for feeling less lonely, especially at t...
Dec 15, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 195
Today we’re talking virus protection and what you need to know about colds, flu, RSV and Covid. We’ll go over how to tell the difference between the viruses we're all trying to avoid, symptoms for each, facts and myths, and tricks to not getting sick as we head into the colder season. Ariana Lake , a Communications Manager at Providence is joined by Dr. Robert Lichfield , a doctor of family medicine from the Providence Urgent Care Center in Spokane for this important conversation on staying well...
Oct 26, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 194
At Providence, we know the health and well-being of your children are the most important thing, and today we're focusing on pediatric respiratory illnesses. What conditions fall under that classification, how they may affect members of your family, and then tips and treatments for them. Mary Renouf is joined by two pediatric pulmonologists from the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Dr. Alma Chavez and Dr. Stanley Lee for this important discussion on how to keep our kids breathin...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Providence’s Well Being Trust is encouraging individuals to have anxiety and depression check-ups during their next annual exam and supporting patients in asking their providers for mental health check-ups. In this episode, Well Being Trust CEO, Dr. Arpan Waghray, discusses the importance of receiving a mental health check-up, the impact it can make in care, and where individuals can receive one. Learn more about the benefits of having a mental health check-up: https://wellbeingtrust.org/blogs/5...
Oct 11, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 192
In this informative podcast, Allison Molinski, certified nurse midwife at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, sits down with Providence’s Ariana Lake to discuss the value midwives provide during a family’s pregnancy journey. As you think about your birth plan, this podcast will provide answers to key questions such as what is a midwife? What are the differences between midwives, doulas and OBGYNs? What services do midwives provide? And is using a midwife safe? Listen and de...
Oct 10, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 191
Immunizations are an important part of keeping children of all ages healthy and safe from virus and disease. In this episode, Allie Hyams, Sr. Communications Manager at Providence, speaks with Elizabeth Meade, MD, Providence-Swedish expert for Pediatrics and newborn medicine. They discuss what you as a parent or caregiver should know about vaccination schedules, safety, updates, and what to expect for the approaching season of colds, flu, RSV and Covid-19. For more information and resources: Pro...
Sep 11, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 190
In the final installment of our 4-part mini-series on genetics and genomics, Sandra Brown, Regional Manager of Providence Genetics in California and Carol Ko, Genetics Counselor Supervisor at Providence St. Joseph Hospital, discuss all things genetics, including how AI technology, complex data management, clinical trials and sequencing innovation is rapidly changing the landscape of this life saving field of medicine. Listen as our experts break down these complex topics into relevant and easy t...
Aug 22, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 189
In this third installment of our genetics 4-part mini-series , Sandra Brown, Regional Manager of Providence Genetics in California, sits down with Dillon van den Berg, Certified Genetic Counselor at Providence Mission Hospital, to discuss the wide range of genetic cancer tests as well as their implementation and purpose. From germline tests to liquid biopsy and pathology, the extensive assortment of tests used today directly impact patient care and outcomes; whether preventive or diagnostic. Lis...
Aug 21, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 188
In this second installment of our genetics 4-part mini-series , Sandra Brown, Regional Manager of Providence Genetics in California, sits down with Danielle Williams, Certified Genetic Counselor at Providence St. Joseph Orange, to discuss genetic testing and counseling, and why Providence’s novel genetics services are industry leaders when it comes to delivering easy access to life-changing care. Listen in as our experts discuss how these programs have broken down barriers and expanded how genet...
Aug 17, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 187
In the first of this informative four-part mini-series , Sandra Brown, Regional Manager of Providence Genetics in California, sits down with Amanda de Leon, Certified Genetic Counselor at Providence St. Jude Medical Center, to break down the myths surrounding the innovative field of genetics and genomics. With the number of at-home tests, and family history quizzes widely available, people, now more than ever, have inconsistent information about how genetics works as well as how it impacts them ...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 186
