LIFE Cast

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

June 20, 2025
expert-insights-on-breast-health-screening-imaging-and-care-with-dr-bryan-jordan

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...

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i-need-physical-therapy-can-i-do-my-therapy-at-my-house

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...

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too-young-for-stroke-know-what-to-look-for

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...

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i-am-having-trouble-sleeping-could-i-have-sleep-apnea

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 ...

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my-daughter-plays-a-year-round-sports-league-is-she-at-a-higher-risk-of-injury

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...

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i-injured-myself-while-being-physically-active-should-i-see-a-sports-medicine-doctor

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...

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i-suffered-a-serious-injury-or-illness-do-i-need-rehabilitation

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...

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i-am-having-constant-headaches-could-they-be-migraines

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, ...

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i-m-a-mom-how-can-breastfeeding-benefit-my-baby

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...

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my-heart-rate-feels-irregular-what-could-be-the-cause

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...

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infirmary-foundations-what-do-they-do-and-how-can-i-help

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...

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antibiotic-resistant-infections-are-on-the-rise-what-do-i-need-to-know

"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...

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i-m-a-smoker-am-i-at-risk-for-lung-cancerCigarette 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...
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i-keep-hearing-about-colorectal-cancer-what-should-i-knowColorectal is preventable, treatable and beatable. Isaac Payne, D.O., a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon, discusses the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease.
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i-want-to-work-for-infirmary-health-is-there-a-career-for-meIn this episode, Ivy discusses the unique dynamics of working for the State of Alabama’s largest non-government, not-for-profit healthcare system, Infirmary Health. Recently named Alabama’s Best Healthcare System Employer by Forbes M...
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i-m-a-female-experiencing-discomfort-in-my-pelvic-region-what-do-i-need-to-knowPelvic floor disorders, which occur when the muscles or connective tissue in the pelvis do not work as they should, affect one in five women in the United States. Urogynecologists, like Dr. Jeff Fahy, are experts i...
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multiple-sclerosis-what-it-is-and-what-it-isn-tMultiple sclerosis (MS) only affects at least 1,000,000 individuals nationwide. This disorder is highly variable from one individual to another, and impacts on the central nervous system can result in a broad range of symptoms and functional impa...
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i-m-at-risk-for-a-stroke-what-do-i-need-to-knowMaggie Poole (RN, BSN, CCRN, SCRN, ASC-BC) talks about the Stroke program at Mobile Infirmary. Ms. Poole explains what it means to be a Joint Commission Certified as Thrombectomy Capable, common misconceptions about strokes, and signs and symptom...
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i-have-cancer-is-a-clinical-trial-right-for-meDr. Rocconi, (gynecologic oncologist) discuss clinical trials and their effect on the cancer journey. Dr. Roconni explains the various clinical trials for cancer care, the ultimate goals in these trials, and the advantages for a patient and others...
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i-m-candidate-for-joint-replacement-what-do-i-need-to-knowThe goal of Infirmary Health’s Orthopaedic Institute is to provide comprehensive orthopaedic services to the Gulf Coast Region. Infirmary Health has invested in many the newest technologies, providing our hospitals with some of the mos...
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