The Healthcare Podcast

What really happens when we are under anesthesia? Are our bodies just asleep? And how does our body know its time to wake up?

For surgery, what are the types of anesthesia patients need to know about? What is sedation versus general versus regional? What questions should patients be asking about anesthesia? Is there such a thing as pain free surgery?

What are some of the most common myths out there about anesthesia during surgery? ...

Saltzer Health’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer says there are a number of things athletes can do to help prevent concussions. Matt Kaiserman is also a former Boise State Bronco that played from 2007-2011. 

Dr. Byron Knowles MD is a Pediatric doctor with a focus on Adolescent Sports Medicine.

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What Questions Should Parents Ask about Vaping?

Why do teens vape?

How prevalent is vaping among teenagers?

At what age should we talk to kids about vaping?

What do you say to parents who think their kids would never vape?

All these questions and many more are answered in this podcast episode. The guests for this week are Beth Markely - a Parent & Blogger, and also Theresa Brown - a Middleton School District Social Worker....

What is Vaping? How much do you think you know about vaping? How bad is vaping for us really? Can you pick out vape devices that people use? Do you know the difference between PG versus VG Vape Juice?  All of these questions and more answered in a 30 minute breakdown of a Doctor’s Perspective on Teen Vaping. 

Whether you think your kids have or have not vaped, this episode is still very important for you to listen to. The...

“Health care is a journey of a thousand miles, but it starts with very simple steps. If people can remember that on a day-to-day basis that's where we start.”

Dr. Bayo Crownson, MD, is a family practice physician who has practiced in Canyon County for 17 years, has joined Saltzer Health.

If you are age 40 or older, do you know what preventive steps you can take to improve your health?

In this episode of The Healthcare Podcast,...

Do you have abdominal pain or discomfort? Difficulty swallowing? You may need to see Dr. Lans - a gastroenterologist! 

A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Gastroenterologists have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and biliar...

It's Movember!! 

Alongside this month being about gratitude, the month of November is also dedicated to raising awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.

By encouraging men to get involved, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foun...

Certified Nurse Midwife Kathy Watkins is a passionate advocate for skin-to-skin bonding between a mom and baby in “the golden hour” after birth.

Skin-to-skin contact “enhances neonatal outcomes, lengthens breastfeeding, decreases postpartum depression, allows babies enhanced immunity, and engages dads and siblings in the family bonding experience,” she says. Watkins shares a story about a patient who had a “magnificent” skin-to-ski...

Home health services have helped Jason Peterson and Vickie Garcia overcome difficult situations with their families.

Peterson is a registered nurse and the director of clinical operations at Sunterra Springs, a

nationwide group of skilled nursing facilities. After long stints in the hospital and a

rehabilitation center, Peterson’s grandmother returned home. With diminished capabilities, she

struggles to recover. A home health provi...

Licensed professional counselor Caley Featherstone worries that society’s obsession with quick-fix weight loss solutions and social media are taking a toll on our youth. “We live in a culture that is very diet oriented,” she says of the multi-billion-dollar diet industry.

In this episode of The Healthcare Podcast, Featherstone shares her personal experience with an eating disorder, how to recognize symptoms, and what parents...

When Dr. Elaine Davidson sees a patient with depression, she can walk down the hall and introduce them to Maria Torres for treatment. Torres is a licensed clinical social worker who treats patients referred by Saltzer Health primary care providers. In this episode, Dr. Davidson and Torres talk about the new Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration program at Saltzer Health. They believe that providing services in a quick, seamles...

Ophthalmologist Kenneth Hainsworth, MD, focuses on eye health in patients of all ages. Before joining Saltzer in 2002, Dr. Hainsworth completed a four-year residency in medical school. He treats eye and medical conditions, prescribes glasses and conducts surgery. In this episode, Dr. Hainsworth uses plain language to talk about prescribing glasses for 14-year-olds with blurry vision, the causes of pink eye in children, the impact o...

We all try and commit to eating healthier food at points in our life... but sometimes it can be really hard!  

With little time to prepare healthy meals, sometimes it’s easier to make a

quick stop for a high-calorie snack than to shop for an apple or a banana. What can we do to

eat more fruits and vegetables? In this week’s episode, Pohley Richey, a longtime local

registered dietitian and Nampa farmer Janie Burns talk about th...

What is the No. 1 reason people call the paramedics in Ada County and Canyon County? 

Falls or tumbles from ladders and roofs result in the most 911 calls in the valley. In this week’s episode of The Healthcare Podcast, Peder Humlen-Ahearn and Dan Bates talk about stats, best and worst days on the job, training requirements, the need for more funding sources and how innovative new technology can help save people suffering from...

New Podcast episode! Life-changing research is being done right here in the Treasure Valley.

In this episode of The Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Aguilar and colleagues Melanie Buchanan and Stacy Gonzales talk about Saltzer Health Research projects. Dr. Richard Aguilar and Dr. Stanley Stringam are Co-Medical Directors for Saltzer Health Research. They, along with other dedicated colleagues, have completed more than 90 clinical trials sin...

Do you have kids going back to school? Have they been vaccinated? 

With a recent measles outbreak, the upcoming flu season and the importance of childhood immunizations - each of these topics are needed to be discussed. We sat down with Dr. Katie Copeland and Heather Gagliano in this podcast episode to talk about what the options are. 

Dr. Copeland is a Saltzer Health pediatrician and Gagliano is a former school nurse who...

Every day, Dr. Erik Richardson treats patients suffering from diabetes and other illnesses resulting from obesity. A family practice physician, Dr. Richardson sees the obesity crisis firsthand. When asked about the Keto or the Genesis diets, but Dr. Richardson counsels his patients to “keep it simple.” Start by cutting out sweets and liquid calories, exercise, educate yourself and try a couple of new recipes a week. He also talks w...

How do pregnant women choose their obstetrician? 

Expectant mothers are looking for a physician who will listen and build trust, says Saltzer Health OB/GYN Megan Kasper, MD. Kasper prides herself on working closely with her patients to develop a birth plan that is uniquely tailored to each new mother. She also takes the time in her clinic to talk with her patients about the health of their relationships and ensuring that babie...

The opioid epidemic has touched every corner of America. There were 47,600 deaths involving opioids in 2017 according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In this episode of The Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Shane Maxwell and recovering addict Jason Coombs have a far-reaching, candid conversation about the risks, treatment, and challenges facing physicians and patients in our country.

Dr. Maxwell is board-certified in both neu...