Franciscan Health Doc Pod

Franciscan Health Doc Pod

Get a healthy dose of useful information. Franciscan physicians and experts share their experience and insights on the latest in wellness, medicine and surgery. Hear it straight from the doctor's side of the stethoscope. Listen to the Franciscan Health Doc Pod series.

Episodes

August 14, 2025
the-power-of-protein-in-our-diets

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fabrowicz, will discuss the power of protein in our diets and the benefit for our overall health.

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learn-the-effects-of-diabetes-on-your-blood-pressure-and-your-kidneys

Megan Henderson, NP, with Franciscan Health, will explain how diabetes affects your blood pressure and kidneys. She will also share the early signs or symptoms that someone with diabetes might be experiencing kidney issues, ...

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treatment-for-gastroparesis-and-what-is-g-poem

Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Mohammad Arfeen, will discuss Gastroparesis and the G-POEM treatment option.
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as t...

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pancreatic-cancer-risks-symptoms-and-treatment

Dr. Joshua Kays, is a board-certified surgeon with additional training in Complex General Surgical Oncology. He specializes in the surgical treatment of liver, pancreas and bile duct disease.

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substance-use-disorders-in-seniors

Dr. Derek Bast, is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for helping people who battle substance use disorders.

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August 7, 2025
kids-and-supplements

Dr. Mira Slizovsky will discuss the most common reasons parents consider giving supplements to their children and advice on when they might be needed.

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better-sleep-means-better-health-advances-in-sleep-medicine

Board-certified physician, Tapan Desai, will discuss health benefits of better sleep. 

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fecal-incontinence-in-women-its-causes-and-treatment-options

Fecal incontinence is more common than people realize, but patients are often embarrassed to discuss with their doctor. Dr. Reidy discusses causes, diagnosis and treatment options.

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July 28, 2025
back-to-school-tips

Dr. Shivani Parikshak, is a board-certified pediatrician and mother. She combines her medical training and practical experience to offer parents insights on preparing your children for the return to a school time schedule.

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concussions-symptoms-diagnosis-recovery

Today we are joined by sports medicine specialist, Dr. Blake Averill with Franciscan Health. Dr. Averill highlights the most common signs and symptoms of concussion, as well as a few surprising symptoms. He walks us through how a suspected concussion is ...

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what-is-the-ketogenic-keto-diet

Board-certified in Family Medicine, Dr. James Carlson, will discuss details about the Ketogenic (Keto) Diet.

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is-my-back-pain-due-to-spondylitis

Dr. Johnson will explain Spondylitis which is an umbrella term for a group of chronic arthritis - type diseases affecting the joints of the spine and sacroiliac region. All types of spondylitis involve inflammation of the joints, tendons, and ligaments.

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ibd-and-ibs-what-s-the-difference

Eric Steinberg, MD, board certified in Gastroenterology at Franciscan Health, will discuss what is Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What’s the Difference? IBD and IBS are not the same, although they do share some symptoms. Dr. Steinberg...

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top-10-myths-about-cardiovascular-disease

Board-certified interventional cardiologist, Tansel Turgut MD, will discuss the top 10 myths about cardiovascular disease.

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June 18, 2025
frozen-shoulder

Matthew Rachwalski, DO, board certified in Sports Medicine at Franciscan Health, will discuss what frozen shoulder entails and how patients can recover from this painful setback.

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fitness-trends-functional-fitness-and-eating

Nurse practitioner Holly Myles has a background and passion in fitness. She gives an inside look at the most recent fitness trends and how they impact overall health.

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lupus-and-heart-disease

Board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Marcia Johnson, will explain the connection between lupus and heart disease, and the specific types of lupus that put patients at a higher risk for heart problems.

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heart-and-stress-how-does-personal-stress-affect-our-heart-health

Managing stress is more than about being emotionally balanced. Stress, our reaction to that “fight or flight” instinct, can also affect our physical health. Meera Moran from Franciscan Health will talk to us today how she and ot...

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liver-tumors-what-you-need-to-know

Dr. Joshua Kays, is a board-certified surgeon with additional training in Complex General Surgical Oncology. He specializes in the surgical treatment of liver, pancreas and bile duct disease.

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surprising-reasons-for-low-back-pain

We are joined by Annare Loubser, physical therapist with Franciscan Health. She’s here to discuss surprising reasons for low back pain and when it would be appropriate and beneficial to seek out therapy.

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