https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts en-US St. Francis Medical Center's Word on Wellness podcast features physicians and clinical leaders sharing health services and wellness information aimed at improving the lives in our community. episodic St. Francis Medical Center info@doctorpodcasting.com FeedCreator 1.8.3 (joomRSS 1.1.8) false https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=48255-st-francis-school-of-nursing-and-careers-in-nursing http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/48255-st-francis-school-of-nursing-and-careers-in-nursing 48255 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 If you've ever thought about going back to school for nursing, there's no better time than right now! Dr. Sharnee Moore-Jervis and Sidney Holmes discuss the St. Francis School of Nursing, careers in nursing, and more.]]> If you've ever thought about going back to school for nursing, there's no better time than right now! Dr. Sharnee Moore-Jervis and Sidney Holmes discuss the St. Francis School of Nursing, careers in nursing, and more.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 48255 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=47916-life-st-francis-and-elder-care http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/47916-life-st-francis-and-elder-care 47916 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Many elderly people desire to stay independent as long as possible while living in their own homes and LIFE St. Francis helps to make that possible. Lisa Zavorski and Anjuli Melo discuss the LIFE St. Francis program, what it has to offer for elderly patients, and more.]]> Many elderly people desire to stay independent as long as possible while living in their own homes and LIFE St. Francis helps to make that possible. Lisa Zavorski and Anjuli Melo discuss the LIFE St. Francis program, what it has to offer for elderly patients, and more.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 47916 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=47600-surgery-and-what-to-expect http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/47600-surgery-and-what-to-expect 47600 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Hearing the word 'surgery' can cause anxieties for a lot of people but most surgeries are same day, fairly routine, and complications are rare. Dr. Rajiv Shah discusses what to expect if you're having surgery.]]> Hearing the word 'surgery' can cause anxieties for a lot of people but most surgeries are same day, fairly routine, and complications are rare. Dr. Rajiv Shah discusses what to expect if you're having surgery.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 47600 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=47473-well-visits-vaccines-and-annual-screenings http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/47473-well-visits-vaccines-and-annual-screenings 47473 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Whether it be a preventative measure or for treatment, primary care doctors are an important part of fulfilling our medical needs. Dr. Arif Hussain discusses the importance of well visits, vaccines, and annual screenings with a primary care doctor.]]> Whether it be a preventative measure or for treatment, primary care doctors are an important part of fulfilling our medical needs. Dr. Arif Hussain discusses the importance of well visits, vaccines, and annual screenings with a primary care doctor.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 47473 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=47101-bariatric-surgery http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/47101-bariatric-surgery 47101 Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Bariatric surgery provides an alternative weight loss option for patients who just haven't been able to lose weight through diet and exercise. Dr. Louis Fares discusses what the surgery entails, the possible benefits, and more.]]> Bariatric surgery provides an alternative weight loss option for patients who just haven't been able to lose weight through diet and exercise. Dr. Louis Fares discusses what the surgery entails, the possible benefits, and more.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 47101 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=47071-lyme-disease http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/47071-lyme-disease 47071 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by the bite of certain infected ticks with a range of symptoms that can become serious if left untreated. Dr. Richard Porwancher discusses the symptoms of Lyme disease and possible treatment options.]]> Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by the bite of certain infected ticks with a range of symptoms that can become serious if left untreated. Dr. Richard Porwancher discusses the symptoms of Lyme disease and possible treatment options.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 47071 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=46595-healthy-eating-and-colonscopy http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/46595-healthy-eating-and-colonscopy 46595 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500 Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Dr. Himanshu Desai discusses colonoscopies, risk factors for colorectal cancer, and possible lifestyle changes that can help us maintain a healthy colon.]]> Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Dr. Himanshu Desai discusses colonoscopies, risk factors for colorectal cancer, and possible lifestyle changes that can help us maintain a healthy colon.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 46595 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=46449-new-gi-procedures-at-st-francis-medical-center http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/46449-new-gi-procedures-at-st-francis-medical-center 46449 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500 Gastroenterology focuses on the digestive system and the GI tract which can be the source of illnesses and diseases that can be treated if caught early. Dr. Abdulhadi Quadri discusses new GI procedures that are available at St. Francis Medical Center.]]> Gastroenterology focuses on the digestive system and the GI tract which can be the source of illnesses and diseases that can be treated if caught early. Dr. Abdulhadi Quadri discusses new GI procedures that are available at St. Francis Medical Center.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 46449 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=46058-shockwave-intravascular-lithotripsy http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/46058-shockwave-intravascular-lithotripsy 46058 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0500 As we grow older, our heart has to work harder but what are some of the reasons? Dr. Edward Wingfield discusses how Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy may be able to help.]]> As we grow older, our heart has to work harder but what are some of the reasons? Dr. Edward Wingfield discusses how Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy may be able to help.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 46058 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=46169-covid-boosters http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/46169-covid-boosters 46169 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 COVID boosters are an ever changing hot topic in healthcare & understanding new developments can be confusing. In this episode, Kristy Cassel addresses a few common questions about the COVID boosters.]]> COVID boosters are an ever changing hot topic in healthcare & understanding new developments can be confusing. In this episode, Kristy Cassel addresses a few common questions about the COVID boosters.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 46169 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=46054-tavr http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/46054-tavr 46054 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off from the heart and, if not treated in a timely and appropriate manner, it can be fatal. Dr. Justin Fox discusses the latest treatment options, including Transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR.]]> Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off from the heart and, if not treated in a timely and appropriate manner, it can be fatal. Dr. Justin Fox discusses the latest treatment options, including Transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 46054 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=45724-flu http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/45724-flu 45724 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Flu season is here and while the flu is often unpredictable, most flu activity in the US often begins to increase in October and tends to peak between December and February. Getting a yearly flu vaccine has always been recommended for everyone 6 months and older, but Dr. Anand Kaji is here to discuss how things have changed in this regard in light of COVID-19.]]> Flu season is here and while the flu is often unpredictable, most flu activity in the US often begins to increase in October and tends to peak between December and February. Getting a yearly flu vaccine has always been recommended for everyone 6 months and older, but Dr. Anand Kaji is here to discuss how things have changed in this regard in light of COVID-19.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 45724 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=45459-covid-vaccine http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/45459-covid-vaccine 45459 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Dr. Valerie McLaughlin discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety, some of the misinformation surrounding it, and the vaccine's protection against the Delta variant as it surges throughout the US.]]> Dr. Valerie McLaughlin discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety, some of the misinformation surrounding it, and the vaccine's protection against the Delta variant as it surges throughout the US.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 45459 https://www.stfrancismedical.org/podcasts?segitem=45857-covid-vaccine-in-spanish http://radiomd.com/stfrancis/item/45857-covid-vaccine-in-spanish 45857 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Dr. Valerie McLaughlin discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety, some of the misinformation surrounding it, and the vaccine's protection against the Delta variant as it surges throughout the US.]]> Dr. Valerie McLaughlin discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety, some of the misinformation surrounding it, and the vaccine's protection against the Delta variant as it surges throughout the US.]]> St. Francis Medical Center 45857