Talking for the Health of it with Permanente Medicine

Talking for the Health of it with Permanente Medicine

Welcome to our wellness podcast series. Hear our trusted Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physicians and healthcare professionals talk about everyday wellness topics, specific areas of health, and more!

Episodes

April 5, 2024 27 mins

Listen as Stephen Scranton, MD joins our hosts to discuss how to manage seasonal allergies.

For more information about allergies, use our health encyclopedia. Visit kp.org/health and type in "allergies."

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Listen as board-certified physician, Deepali Kothary, MD discusses the importance of partnering with your physician for the best menopausal care. This conversation focuses on how we can manage physical and emotional changes that occur with menopause and perimenopause. For more information, visit:

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December 1, 2023 31 mins

Listen as Gregory Khan-Arthur, DO joins our host to discuss the psychology of pain and how to manage it.

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November 3, 2023 16 mins

Listen as Ashley Miller, MD joins our hosts to talk about what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, and how to manage it. 

Resources:

 If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency, please call 988 or go to the nearest hospital. 

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October 6, 2023 16 mins

Listen as Stephen Scranton, MD joins our hosts to debunk common myths about the flu shot.

To find a flu clinic near you, click here. 

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September 1, 2023 20 mins

Listen as Margaret Schwiesow, DO joins our hosts to discuss the importance of gut health and how to improve it. 

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August 4, 2023 20 mins

Listen as Margaret Schwiesow, DO  joins our hosts to discuss what plant-forward eating is, the health benefits, and how to get started.

Resources:

  • Visit kp.org to learn more about plant-based eating.
  • Read Dr. Schwiesow's blog post about plant-based eating here.
  • To make an appointment with a nutritionist, message a member of your Health Care Team.
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July 7, 2023 15 mins

Listen as Wellness Coach, Jen Miller, joins our hosts to discuss what self-compassion is and how to practice it. 

Resources: 

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Listen as Daniel Albertus, MD, and Farhan Merali, MD provide recommendations on how to prevent and treat common eye issues.

To start an E-Visit, log in to your kp.org account or use the Kaiser Permanente app.

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May 5, 2023 22 mins

Listen as Ross Goodwin, MD, joins our hosts to discuss how parents can approach mental health with their children. 

  • Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to access Calm and other emotional wellness tools
  • Visit findyourwords.org for teen and young adult mental health resources
  • For non-emergency mental health care, please call 1-866-530-8778
  • If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call, text, or chat 988 for assistance.
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April 7, 2023 14 mins

Leslie Sims, MD, joins our hosts to de-bunk common misconceptions about anesthesiology. 

Click here for information about the 4 types of anesthesia.

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Listen as our hosts James Boyle and Amy Kayser, MPH, CHES talk about the programs the Health Engagement department offers our members, such as Wellness Coaching and Health Education classes!

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February 3, 2023 9 mins

Listen as Jenisha Chudal, Health Promotion Educator, guides you through a relaxing guided visualization exercise.

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January 6, 2023 18 mins

Vanessa Valero, RD, joins our hosts to discuss how to set sustainable goals for your overall well-being. 

Resources:

 To make a wellness coaching appointment:

  • Visit kp.org/appoi...
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December 2, 2022 25 mins

Michele Arthurs, MD, joins our hosts to discuss how to stay healthy during the holiday season, and how to set yourself up for success in every aspect from healthy eating to stress management.

Resources:

To make a wellness coaching appointment...

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November 4, 2022 10 mins

Listen as Farzaneh Sabi, MD, joins one of our hosts to have a conversation about what Veterans health care is, and how Permanente Medicine is supporting its Veteran members. 

  • 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones (not a KP resource):
  • Learn more about VA benefits here.
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Listen as one of our hosts, Amy Kayser, walks you through a guided journaling exercise centered around reflecting with gratitude. 

If you are a Kaiser Permanente member seeking non-emergency mental health care, please call: 1-866-530-8778.

If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

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Listen as board-certified physician, Stacey Garrett, MD discusses the importance of partnering with your clinician for the best maternal care. Studies show that many adverse maternal outcomes are preventable and that black women are more likely to have poor outcomes. This conversation focuses on how we can reduce disparities and improve outcomes by empowering you to self-advocate and be at the center of your care experience. For mo...

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Listen as a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD, answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine that was made available to children 6 months to 5 years of age. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit https://www.kp.org/covid and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.


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July 1, 2022 12 mins

Listen as Wellness Coach, Jodi Balis, joins our host to walk you through what trigger tracking is, and how you can use it as an emotional wellness tool.


For non-emergency mental health care for Kaiser Permanente members, call: 1-866-530-8778.

If you're having a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.


*Starting July 16th, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is launching the 3-digit code &quo...

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