The Health Podcast

Join Emergency Physician Dr. Aaron Scott, Stephanie Knewbow, MSN, RN, and Kimberley Johnson, RN, CEN, CPEN, SCRN as they explain why every minute counts in stroke care and how Pullman Regional earned its fifth straight Acute Stroke Ready recertification. Learn more about Pullman Regional Hospital's emergency services at pullmanregional.org/emergency. 

What sets Pullman Regional Hospital's residency program apart? Join us as Dr. Molly Thompson, Associate Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, breaks down the ins and outs of a residency program in rural Washington, enlightens on the excitement of Match Day, and shares Pullman Regional Hospital's goals of training the next generation of Family Medicine physicians.

Mohammed Younes, MD, Lead Resident of the Family Medicine Residency Center at Pullman Regional Hospital, discusses important information to consider if you're fasting during the Ramadan season. He shares insightful tips on how to stay healthy and satiated throughout the day, and how to have a meaningful conversation about fasting with your primary care provider.

Nancy Panko M.D. provides insightful information on breast cancer: two words no woman wants to hear. She shares what risk factors to look out for, and what to do after a diagnosis, and what procedures, exams, and treatments can be done at Pullman Regional Hospital to detect and prevent early signs of breast cancer.

Dr. Michael Osterholt, Sports Medicine Physician and Team Physician for Washington State University Athletics, breaks down what Tennis Elbow is, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.

Gara Knudtson, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Pullman Anesthesia at Pullman Regional Hospital, explains why some patients experience nausea and vomiting after a surgical procedure, what CRNAs can do to help reduce the likelihood of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and how long anesthesia stays in the body.

Jana Wieser, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapy Director at Pullman Regional Hospital, provides a guide to protein consumption. Learn how to determine how much protein you should be consuming each day, animal versus plant-based protein sources, and risks associated with over- and under-consuming protein.

Maile Keller, Physical Therapy Assistant and Orthopedic Care Coordinator at Pullman Regional Hospital, discusses how patients can best prepare their homes for their total joint replacement surgery. She talks through furniture considerations, equipment needs, and how patients can set themselves up for success after discharge.

Angeline Smith, ARNP at Pullman Family Medicine and Palouse Health Center, talk about sunscreen options with UVA and UVB protection, SPF 30 or higher, and whether or not water-resistant sunscreen is needed. Angeline speaks about intense sun exposure and high UV areas. Learn how to help an accidental sunburn and, more importantly, prevent one.

Helen Shores Peters, Registered Radiologic Technologist and Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, walks through what a cardiac stress test is, what the test involves, and how patients can best prepare.

Dr. Jesse Shaw, Sports Medicine Physician, 'breaks' down what stress fractures are, how they differ from broken bones, what they feel like, and how they heal.

Dr. Garrett Luettgen, Emergency Medicine Physician at Pullman Regional Hospital, breaks down what happens when someone faints, what you should do to help, and when to seek medical attention.

It's not quite as hard as it used to be but some people are still uncomfortable talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs. Dr. Brenna Harris discusses UTIs, their symptoms, if they're contagious, possible treatment options, and other commonly asked questions.

A Cesarean is major surgery so how can expecting mothers prepare for a c-section? Dr. Drue Webb discusses how to prepare for a c-section, the recovery timeline, and more.

Ever wondered why you feel a little blue in the winter months? Christine Land, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Palouse Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, breaks down what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, what symptoms are associated with it, and why it affects some people more than others.

Did you know that a PSA test measures the level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in a man's blood? Hear from Dr. Keizur about what heightened levels can mean, who should get tested, and how often a PSA test should be repeated.

Hear from Dr. Theresa Myers, OB/GYN at Moscow Pullman OB/GYN, about what inducing labor means, what happens during the process, and what potential risks are associated with inducing labor.