Check-up Chat with EvergreenHealth
Check-up Chat is a podcast featuring Evergreen Health doctors, providers and professionals discussing a spectrum of health and wellness topics that are important to you. Check out Check-up Chat to enrich your life.
Episodes
Delaying necessary care might seem like a safe idea at the time, but ignoring symptoms can create bigger problems later, says Dr. Kevin Hanson, Executive Director of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at EvergreenHealth. Hear examples of how preventative care with your primary care provider or telehealth can prevent a condition from worsening and keep you out of the Emergency Room. Watch the full vodcast on the EvergreenHealth YouT...
Dr. Ehsaan Akhtar and our host unpack the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults, what the research suggests, and what patients should watch for. Learn about risk factors like diet and sedentary lifestyle, common colorectal cancer symptoms, and practical screening advice for hospitals and clinicians to share with patients.
This episode walks parents through the most important steps to prepare kids for school sports and why summer conditioning and proper evaluation can reduce injuries. Dr. Ronald Gregush, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, explains when to get a sports physical and how preseason conditioning lowers risk. Learn practical tips for preventing ACL tears, spotting stress fractures, and handling ankle sprains in yout...
This episode of Check-Up Chat highlights recent advances in breast cancer treatment that have led to less-invasive treatments, lower need for extensive surgery and better outcomes. Drs. Analisa Armstrong and Marion Johnson discuss these new treatment options, improved reconstruction techniques, and why early detection via screening mammograms remains critical.
Probiotic and prebiotic sodas have taken our grocery store beverage aisles by storm. But are they really a good source Registered dietitian Amy Reuter, MS, RDN, uncovers whether the trendy pre- and probiotic sodas actually deliver on their promises of enhanced gut health and weight loss. Discover how these beverages stack up against traditional foods rich in prebiotics, probiotics and fiber, and learn how they might fit into a heal...
On November 3, 2025, the EvergreenHealth neurosciences division completed its expansion to the Monroe location and began seeing patients. Monroe-area community members can expect the same level of care they've experienced in Kirkland, now at a more convenient location closer to home. Join us as we discuss this expansion of care access with Dr. Daniel Burdick, a movement disorders and Parkinson's specialist at EvergreenHealth, and h...
In 2021, EvergreenHealth became the first health center in the Pacific Northwest to offer a novel chronic low back pain treatment called Intracept. The minimally-invasive procedure targets a specific nerve inside vertebrae three, four or five, permanently deactivating it. And the results are promising – “Most patients can expect about fifty percent relief,” said Dr. Yung J. Lee, DO, a specialist in Physical Medici...
Join Dr. Zainab Alnoor as she empowers women with vital knowledge on ovarian health, covering cancer risks, symptoms, screening, and when to be concerned about cysts. Awareness starts here.
Dr. Semonti Hossain explains PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and fertility impact.
Galit Almosnino, MD, from EvergreenHealth ENT + Head & Neck Surgical Care unpacks everything you should know about your sinuses but probably don’t. From understanding what sinuses actually do, to spotting the signs that it’s time to ditch the decongestants and see a specialist, we’re covering it all. You’ll learn about the most common sinus conditions, why they flare up, and the one piece of advice our e...
Join Dr. Maheen Fallah and Dr. Lauren Swords from EvergreenHealth OB/GYN as they delve into the social, economic, and cultural factors influencing primary cesarean sections. They discuss the unintended consequences for both mothers and babies, the associated neonatal risks, and the benefits of vaginal delivery. This insightful conversation aims to shed light on the complexities surrounding childbirth choices and their far-reaching ...
Living with A New Shoulder: The Benefits of a Total Joint Replacement with Dr. Michael Codsi.
There has been a lot of buzz on TV or online about celebrities using weight loss drugs. We’re here with Dr. Sonia Hans, MD, FACE, board-certified physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and Obesity medicine physician, to discuss when would be the appropriate time to add these medications to your weight loss journey.
Dr. Brian Dial, surgeon at EvergreenHealth Spine Back & Neck Care, discusses adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and the specialized treatment options available at EvergreenHealth.
Brian Dial, MD, spine surgeon with EvergreenHealth Spine, Back & Neck Care discusses spinal conditions that may require surgery as well as clear up any misconceptions and fear around the procedure.
Yoon Hee Chang, MD, physician at EvergreenHealth Sleep Disorders care discusses lifestyle and medical reasons you could be lacking sleep and treatment options available.
Dr. Marco Salazar shares his insight on treatment for bladder and bowel dysfunction.
It’s no surprise that medical treatments have advanced over the last 100 – or even 50 years. It’s incredible what we are able to accomplish now! We’re here with Dr. Ryder Gwinn and Idil Baysal from EvergreenHealth Neurosurgery, part of the Eastside Neuroscience Institute, to discuss an advanced neurosurgical procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy (other than skin cancer) diagnosed in men. There are several successful treatment options available for prostate cancer, but today we’re discussing the High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) with Dr. Marco Salazar from EvergreenHealth Urology Care.
Similar to other cancer types, detecting cervical cancer at an early stage makes successful treatment and your best possible outcome more likely. To discuss the importance of these screening measures, were here with Rachel Chesley, Family Nurse Practitioner at EvergreenHealth Primary Care Sultan.
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