LIFE Cast
At Infirmary Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in Alabama, our mission is LIFE. This acronym embodies Infirmary Health’s mission of serving our community with a focus on Leadership, Integrity, Family and Excellent Service. Through LIFE Cast, we provide the listener with education on current healthcare topics, share information on cutting edge procedures and introduce our diverse team of medical professionals serving the Gulf Coast Region. Infirmary Health is your FIRST CHOICE for healthcare in southern Alabama
Episodes
In this episode, we talk about the importance of taking care of yourself and not just focusing on everyone else. We explore why prioritizing your physical and mental health is essential to showing up fully during the transition into parenthood. We also...
The new year is approaching, and many people are setting goals for healthier eating. Dr. Alixandra Ryan, an internal medicine physician with Infirmary Health, shares tips to help you stay on track.
Dr. Verlisa Kennedy-Franklin, internal medicine physician with Infirmary Health, discusses the holiday blues. A term used to describe low feelings during the holiday season. Listen and learn more.
Join Dr. Derek Robinson, director of Mobile Infirmary’s General Surgery Residency, as he discusses this exciting new program along the Gulf Coast and shares his vision for its future.
Laurie Repoll, physical therapist, explains the importance of pelvic floor therapy, common conditions it can help, and treatment options to restore strength, comfort, and confidence.
Dr. Megan Missanelli, Dr. Jessi Kirk, and Dr. Amanda Williams discuss common vaccine concerns among parents and expecting parents, and explain why immunizations are an important part of protecting both moms and babies.
Dr. Bryan Jordan, MD, discusses Infirmary Health’s comprehensive breast care, including imaging, 3D mammograms, breast MRI, ABUS, and high-risk programs. He explains screening importance, callback concerns, and an...
Robert Nelson and Chuck Oates discuss the newest therapy offering from Infirmary Therapy Services, Therapy At Home. Patients can schedule appointments for physical therapy and receive care in person at a location and time that is convenie...
Christopher Southwood, M.D. aims to clear up a common misconception that stroke only affects individuals over the age of 55. In reality, a stroke can happen to anyone, regardless of age. However, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk. Awa...
A good night’s sleep is critical to your health and wellbeing. If you have challenges with feeling rested after sleeping, have issues with snoring or even stop breathing during the night, you might be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep ...
Sports specialization, or training in only one sport year-round, is becoming more common among young athletes. The popularity of travel leagues fuels this trend. More research shows that women athletes tend to exper...
Sustaining an injury can be frustrating, especially when unsure which doctor to see. However, whether you're a college athlete hurt during a football game or an active individual injured while biking with your...
Rehabilitation is that branch of medicine dedicated to restoring patients’ bodily functions and improve their quality of life as much as possible after suffering from a serious illness or injury. Rehabilitation is used to help tho...
Migraines are not just bad headaches. Migraines can cause disabling neurological conditions including pulsating pain, light sensitivity, nausea and vomiting as well as visual disturbances. Around 39 million Americans, about 1 in 7 people, ...
The national breastfeeding initiation rate is 84.1% and the state of Alabama breastfeeding initiation rate is 69.6% and the exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months is even lower at 21%. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology and the Ame...
Does your heart beat feel irregular? You could be experiencing a problem with your heart’s electrical system, which sends signals through your cells in order to regulate heart rate and rhythm. If not treated, these irregular heartbeats know...
It takes about $2 million a day for Infirmary Health to see patients and operate facilities. How does the system stay ahead in cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art care? In part, it's the work and efforts made possible by three I...
"Superbugs" sounds like something from a movie but in reality, they pose a real-life health threat. In this episode of LIFE Cast, Chris Whitman, PharmD and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Infirmar...
Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. In fact, cigarette smoke causes 80-90% of all lung cancer deaths in the United States. If you are a smoker it’s incredibly important for you to know the risk factors for lung cancer as we...
Colorectal is preventable, treatable and beatable. Isaac Payne, D.O., a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon, discusses the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease.Popular Podcasts
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