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
Pregnancy is a happy time for many women, but it’s also a time when the body is undergoing unprecedented stress, especially related to the heart health of mothers. Most women with a heart condition can safely become pregnant and deliver a healthy baby, but card...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Koivuniemi leads a discussion focusing on herniated discs, how they are caused, how they can be prevented, and some of the common treatment options. 
My cycles are normal, right? - why tracking your periods isn't enough. Physicians explain why the practice of tracking your periods (utilizing a monthly calendar or one of the many apps) does not gather all the relevant information needed to determine if a cycle is healthy. 
Dr. Matthew Surburg leads a discussion focusing on tinnitus, and possible treatment and management options 
Is hearing loss a normal part of aging? Learn what causes hearing loss as we get older and ways you can help preserve or treat your hearing for the future. 
1 in 250 males will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime. While testicular cancer is not very common, the cancer has increased over the last few decades. The American Cancer Society predicts that there will be 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer in the US in 2023...
In this episode, listen as Dr. Atul Chugh talks about high blood pressure medication, focusing on how they work and when to take them. 
Most of us know that many kinds of surgery, including joint and eye surgery, have become same-day procedures, with patients going home within 24 hours. But heart surgery? You may be surprised just how much more quickly you can go home after cardiac procedures thes...
Gynecologic cancer is a complex topic with several subtypes. Today we’ll be talking about the three most common types of gynecologic cancer – cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. These three types of cancer often have similar symptoms, which can sometimes be...
Ovarian cysts are common in women, and often harmless. But when going unchecked, they can cause pain and discomfort, or worse, they may be cancerous. Learn about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cysts, and when you should seek treatment with a specialist. 
If you have acute, sports related injuries that don’t resolve with rest, reach out to Franciscan Health’s team of sports medicine specialists. We can help determine a course of care that will get you back to enjoying the activities you love. For more information or to requ...
If you have lingering knee pain that doesn’t resolve with rest, reach out to Franciscan Health’s team of orthopedic specialists. We can help determine a course of care that will get you back to enjoying the activities you love. For more information or to request an appointment
In this episode, listen as Mary Grace Dy, PT, leads a discussion on dizziness and vertigo, and what signs to look for that may be warnings of a more serious condition or issue. 
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but medical technology and treatments are advancing. Earlier detection is possible and provides better lung cancer outcomes. Franciscan Health radiation oncologist Cory Hogue, MD, shares what you need to know about lung can...
In this episode, listen as Dr. Michael Hancock will discuss thriod cancer, how it differs from other types of concancers, and some of the early signs you should look for. 
Improving chronic lung diseases, like COPD, by adding Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 
In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Maria Bajuyo, a board-certified family physician and addiction medicine specialist. She will discuss the value of counseling when treating substance use and addiction. 
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Michael Mooney, a board-certified specialist and the director of the Aspire program. He will discuss the benefits of quitting, and how Aspire program at Franciscan Health may help. 
Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Understanding a complete picture of a person's life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services with a healing orientation. 
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