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.

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July 2, 2026

This episode explains how extracorporeal shockwave therapy works, who is a good candidate, and why it matters for people with persistent tendon pain. Dr. Blake Averill, board certified sports medicine specialist and medical director of Franciscan Health’s sports medicine program, walks through the science and patient experience. Learn about shockwave therapy, plantar fasciitis, tendinosis, non-invasive treatment, physical the...

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Dr. Dipen Maun shares the basics of colorectal cancer, what happens while you’re sedated during a colonoscopy, and colorectal cancer treatment options.

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Dr. Kevin Bree breaks down everything you need to know to be prepared for a colonoscopy – why it’s needed beginning at age 45, how the prep has changed over the years and what it looks like today, what happens during the procedure, and about the colon cancer it could help prevent.

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Menopause can change how your body handles blood sugar, energy, weight an overall health – and for women living with diabetes or other chronic conditions, it can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode we break down what’s really happening in the body during menopause, how hormonal shifts affect diabetes management and what women can do to feel better and stay in control. From symptoms you shouldn’t ignore t...

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What should women look out for to know if they have AFib.

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Learn how hormonal changes shape cardiovascular health through the decades.

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The truth about hormone replacement therapy, birth control, and cardiovascular risk.

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Dr. Schatmeyer will share the most common spinal conditions people experience, and how surgeons determine whether or not a patient is surgical or non-surgical case.

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Why women’s heart attacks often go unrecognized and how subtle symptoms can signal serious issues.

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How race, gender, and socioeconomic status influence women’s cardiovascular outcomes.

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Dr. Cook will explain what pregnancy complications can reveal about long-term heart and vascular risk.

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A wrap-up focused on prevention, empowerment, and small habits that make a big difference. 

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Board-certified orthopedics and sports medicine provider, Dr. NIKHIL PANDHI, will discuss causes of hip pain and complications if it is left untreated.

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A closer look at women’s outcomes in cardiac and thoracic surgery — and what’s improving.

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Why women’s metabolism and inflammation patterns impact heart and vascular disease risk.

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Dr. Faisal Khan talks about how treatment of Asthma and COPD has evolved and new options to help patients with ongoing management of their condition.

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November 10, 2025

Today we are joined by physical therapist Patrick Yoder with Franciscan Health. Patrick is here today to talk about the importance our hips have for our everyday life as well as options for treating hip pain, including physical therapy.

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Dr. Mary Maish shares the signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer and the latest on surgery and treatment options available.

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Dr. Mary Maish discusses how a spontaneous pneumothorax or collapsed lung occurs, as well as risk factors and the latest treatment options.

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Today we are joined by general surgeon, Dr. Kirpal Singh with Franciscan Health. Dr. Singh gives us an overview of reflux and how it may present in adults. He further discusses treatment options, including how robotic surgery is used in the treatment of reflux.

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