Inspire Iredell
Iredell Health System shares healthy tips to inspire your wellbeing.
Episodes
What's a twist test? Is going barefoot okay?
Damon Hays, DPM, MBA, VP of the Iredell Physician Network and Podiatrist, discusses the ins and outs of shopping for shoes and what to look for so you have the best support.
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What's a premium? How about coinsurance? What do PPO, HMO, and HSA stand for?
Donna Dodd, Senior Account Manager for USI Insurance Services, breaks down health insurance in a way that makes sense.
Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.
Germs are sneaky—Dr. Robert Aryeetey, infectious disease expert, explains how they spread, what to watch for, and how to stay ahead of them.
Some questions he will answer:
When do you need to wear a mask in public?
What's the difference between a bacterial and a viral infection?
Is there something that people are overly concerned about that isn't a real risk?
Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.
What is a skilled nursing facility? How is it different from a regular nursing home? How do I know which is best for me or my loved one?
Tracie Faircloth, Director of the hospital based skilled nursing facility inside Iredell Memorial Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about SNFs — Their purpose, what patients can expect if admitted there, and how these facilities are regulated for quality.
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Rheumatology is one of the most investigative specialties in medicine and involves daily collaboration across the field. Ashley Tipper, PA-C, of Iredell Carolina Specialty, discusses diagnoses, treatments, and what patients can expect.
Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.
Over 4,000 North Carolinians are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Beth Hinesley, Community Relations Coordinator for HonorBridge, busts myths, shares the process of organ donation, and why it's so important to be a donor.
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On this episode, Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician at Family Care Center of Troutman, discusses the science, safety, fears and myths surround vaccines. As a physician and a mother herself, she empathizes with patients and their parents who seek to make the very best decisions for themselves and their children. She encourages patients and parents to make informed decisions using ...
Vaping has been touted as a healthier alternative to cigarettes. The truth is, this habit is more dangerous than you would think.
Marie Hayworth, Director of Respiratory Therapy at Iredell Memorial Hospital, discusses the risks.
Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.
Sally Nix, service dog handler, Deb Linvingood, master dog trainer, and Jon Snow, service dog, take a deep dive into the world of working dogs. Learn the questions you can legally ask as a business owner, how service dogs are matched to their owners, and the impact working dogs have on people.
Sally and Deb are board members at Highland Canine Connect, an organization whose mission is to transform lives throu...
Laura Kerzwick, Radiation Therapist at Iredell Memorial Hospital, gives an inside look into what to expect during radiation therapy. Whether you're a patient, caregiver or a supportive friend, this episode can help ease your worries and fear of the unknown.
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Little symptoms tell big stories. For Kid's ENT Month, Dr. Jeff Brink, otolaryngologist (ENT Dr.) discusses what you need to know.
How do ear tubes work? How do you know when your kid needs a hearing test? What's the weirdest thing Dr. Brink has removed from a kid's ear, nose or throat?
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Did you know you can achieve meaningful weight loss without GLP1 medication and without going under the knife?
Chuck DiNolfo, Chief Network Officer for Everself, joins us to share how ESG Stomach Tightening is changing lives. The best part? Procedures are performed in under an hour at Iredell Surgery at Mooresville!
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What happens to your blood after it's been donated?
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Corye Dunn, director of public policy for Disability Rights North Carolina, discusses ways to make spaces in North Carolina more accessible and what it means to be an advocate.
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Thriving in menopause...is it possible?
Dr. Rachel DiSanto, family medicine physician at Statesville Family Practice and medical director for Iredell Physician Network, discusses symptoms, causes, and treatments to help you live your best life during the season of menopause.
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Catherine Kirkendall, Executive Director of Hagar USA, defines human trafficking and discusses strategies for prevention and advocacy.
Hagar is an international non-governmental organization on a mission to restore life and dignity for survivors of human trafficking, slavery and abuse.
If you suspect someone is being trafficked or is a trafficker, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888.
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Do you suffer from chronic pain?
Are you afraid to seek help because of a fear of addition to opioids?
There are alternatives. Find out more on this episode with Dr. Rob Theiss, pain specialist.
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Allison (Bubba) Simmons, director of pastoral care at Iredell Health System, shares the who/what/when/where/why of advance directives.
Don't know what an advance directive is? It's legal permissions for others to make decisions on your behalf when you're not able to.
Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.
On this episode, we sat down with John Green, President & CEO of Iredell Health, and discussed the importance of keeping healthcare local and what it means to be nonprofit and independent.
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Do you find yourself stuck in the cycle of avoidance, aka the anxiety trap?
Derick Buggs, MSW, social worker at Iredell Davis Behavioral Health, explains how to get "unstuck."
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