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
These days, it can often take a long time to get in to see a doctor. But for some conditions, an in-person visit might not be necessary, and that's where telehealth comes in. Virtual visits can often be scheduled sooner, and are much more convenient for you and your provider. In this episode of Check-Up Chat with EvergreenHealth, we ask Cathy Roberts, Director of Primary Care, Kai Neander, Director of Innovation & Digital Healt...
For many years, post-stroke rehabilitation has been limited to oral medication, Botox and physical, occupational and speech therapy. But there's a new game in town – Vivistim a first-of-its-kind vagal nerve stimulator designed specifically for post-ischemic stroke patients. After EvergreenHealth became the first hospital to offer Vivistim in 2025, its patients saw a 13-point average increase in functionality, more than double...
It seems like everything is more expensive these days, including healthcare. EvergreenHealth never wants you to delay care for any reason so in this episode, we review the financial resources we offer all our patients including financial counselors, cost estimates for all procedures and financial assistance/charity care options.
In this episode of Check-Up Chat, EvergreenHealth orthopedic surgeon Dr. Avi Goodman discusses the types of injuries and conditions like broken bones, cuts to tendons or nerves, infections and animal bites that need prompt attention, and what can happen if you delay necessary care. Learn when imaging, physical or hand therapy or steroid injections may be recommended instead of surgery and how you and provider can make proactive, pe...
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.
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