Medical Talk Memphis: Recent Episodes
Betty LaMarr
Memphis Talk is focused on all things Memphis. Join award-winning host and media personality Betty LaMarr as she explores topics that impact the Bluff City. Memphis media personality Betty Lamarr explores health and social matters that affects the Bluff City, the Midsouth, and global communities. Betty focuses her panoramic lens on an array of health and informative medical discussions with top doctors, community leaders and crisis interventions and testimonials. While Betty Lamarr stands out as a consummate professional with over many years of broadcast experience, she chooses not to rest on her many past achievements. Miss Lamarr continues to use her unique vision and voice to inspire positive and productive change in herself and others. Ms. LaMarr radiates a relaxed elegance and grace that naturally bring out the best in anyone who joins her conversations. Betty, Beale Street, the Blues, Elvis Presley's Graceland, Saint Jude Children's Hospital, and the National Civil Rights Museum all call the Bluff City their home. Make Memphis Talk your new home, and discover the light Betty LaMarr shines in every episode. Betty's mission is encouraging listeners to make positive lifestyle choices! "It's Time for a candid Conversation"
Dr. Chuck Lester and Deneen Lester both faced a medical crisis. They are the true meaning of the marriage vow "In Sickness and In Health. Dr. Chuck Lester had an extreme case of Covid and Dr. Deneen Lester had a life-threatening heart condition.
On this podcast, they talk about what it's like to have a loved one facing the possibility of sudden death.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Dr. Robert Wegner, Bariatric Surgeon, and his patient Pamela Lindsey join Conversations with Betty LaMarr and LaCresha Chism to talk about her journey from morbid obesity to a healthy lifestyle after a gastric bypass surgery procedure. Dr. Wegner is a master weight-loss surgeon and Medical Director at Saint Francis Center for Surgical Weightloss.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Dr. Joseph Santoso, GYN Oncologist have a candid conversation with Betty and LaCresha about Sex and cancer
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Dr. Samuel Putnam, MD joined Betty on Conversations to discuss Vein and Vascular health and the advancements of treatment for these conditions.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Steph Lynn's journey before and after gastric bypass surgery. Steph Lynn weighted over 400 pounds prior to the surgery. She is currently a fitness influencer for those post weight loss surgery.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Terica Fitzgerald joined Betty to have a candid conversation as it relates to women aging gracefully with proper skincare. Why does women feel that they cannot age naturally & beautiful? Terica is an Esthetician skincare instructor and the owner of a school for Estheticians in Memphis, TN & the Carribean Islands.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Dr. Marye Bernard is a renown HIV Specialist in Memphis and the Mid-South. The focus of this show is HIV Disease and the wonderful advancements in treatments for HIV disease.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Jenna Canty "Double Lung Recipient
Cosy Parker: Heart Recipient
Randa Lipman with Mid-South Transplant Foundation
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Dr. Wesam Ballouk is a Top doctor in Memphis that specializes in Nephrology. Kidney disease is a big problem in the South especially in certain race and demographics. Dr. Ballouk will explain exactly how chronic kidney disease is a silent disease that can lead to serious complications such as dialysis and kidney transplants.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Janet Butler-Curtis and Kent Songking joins Betty LaMarr on Medical Talk to discuss the epidemic of diabetes in the Mid-South. Janet and Kent work at AM Diabetes Centers of America, and AM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center in Bartlett, TN.
The goal for AM Diabetes Centers of America is diabetes education, research and advanced technologies in diabetes devices.
Conversations with Betty LaMarr & LaCresha Chism Memphis
Terica Fitzgerald is a licensed Esthetician in Memphis, TN, and the owner of Pro Aesthetics Training Center 1100 Brooks Road. The Conversation: Skincare and aging gracefully, without major cosmetic surgery.
Steph Lynn, Social Media Fitness Influencer joins Betty Lamarr in a candid conversation
about her journey from weight-loss surgery to social media fitness influencer.
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At age twenty-six, author Michelle L. Whitlock thought she had it all: her health, a promising career, and a budding new romance. Then she learned that she had HPV, and weeks later her worst nightmare became her reality: she was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. Adamant to preserve her fertility, she refused a radical hysterectomy and chose a less extreme, fertility-saving procedure. The surgery was a success, but just years later-a week after the love of her life proposed-Michelle discovered her cancer was back. This is Michelle's journey.
Dr. Latif is a leader in diabetes care and technology, certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology and was awarded the James R. Givens Outstanding Residents Award in Endocrinology.
His passion to take care of patients is evident in the wholesome, scientific and personalized experience that patients receive in treatment of their endocrine disorders.
Dr. Kashif Latif currently serves as Medical Director, Practicing Physician, Principal Investigator for research trials at AM Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Bartlett, TN. He is also the principal of a start-up developing an online diabetes mellitus management.
Dr. Latif's son was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 11 months which in part fuels his relentless passion to fund a research cure for Type1 diabetes.
Mark Yancy talks about living with Sickle Cell Anemia and helping others to receive assistance for their Sickle Cell Anemia diagnosis.
Dr. Wesam F Ballouk, MD is a doctor primarily located in Memphis, TN, with other offices in Memphis, TN and Memphis, TN(and 8 other locations). He has 25 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine, Nephrology.
What is chronic kidney disease? What are the warning signs, and the link between CKD and diabetes, heart disease and Hypertension?
Syed Junaid Zaidi, MD. Syed Junaid Zaidi, MD. Specializing in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine.
Enjoy this informative conversation with Betty LaMarr, Medical Talk Show host and
Heart Recipient, Mrs. Coasie Parker, Double Lung Recipient Jenna Cantey, and
Randa Lipman with Mid-South Donor Foundation concludes the conversation with
a message for those considering giving the gift of life thru organ tissue donations.
A candid conversation about the difference between heart attacks
and sudden cardiac arrest. (Part 1)
Dr. Rajesh Kabra, MD – Memphis, TN | Cardiology Rajesh Kabra MD Cardiology • Memphis, TN Cardiac Electrophysiology Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, College of Medicine
Dr. Shazia M Hussain, MD is a doctor primarily located in Germantown, TN, with other offices in Cordova, TN and Germantown, TN. She has 31 years of experience. Her specialties include Adolescent Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Pediatrics.
Wanda Meeks was diagnosed with Breast Cancer just shortly after her annual mammogram. If you have dense tissue in your breast, please request an ultrasound or the newest technology available for breast with dense tissue, due to the scientific fact that cancer cells can hide between behind dense tissue. This is a segment of Wanda's journey.
Dr. Theresa Woodard, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from La State University School of Medicine in New Orleans medical school in 2000. She is accepting new patients.
Dr. Kishore K. Arcot is a cardiologist in Memphis, Tennessee and the Medical Director for Memphis Vein Center. Dr. Arcot is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Francis Hospital-Memphis and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College NTR UHS and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Pastor Chuck Lester in Memphis, TN lived with and survived a severe case of Covid-19.
Mr. Lester's medical bills alone was over $1.1 million dollars. Listen to part 1 of his journey before and after his confirmed diagnosis. Mr. Lester is one of the few patients on a ventilator for months that survived. Additionally, he had heart surgery and other complications due to his battle with Covid-19.
Karen Morgan, LADAC is an addiction and substance abuse & Recovery counselor in Memphis, TN.
Dr. Kristy Taylor was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and received her care from
Dr. Kashif Latif, Medical Director at AM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center.
Dr. Taylor commutes from Atlanta, Georgia to Bartlett, TN for her continued care from endocrinologist, Dr. Kashif Latif.
Yaser Cheema, MD Heart and Vascular Medicine Specialists in Northern Virginia offer the latest advances in cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional technology along with preventive medicine. Our Care Center is conveniently located near Washington, DC.
Marcy Kaufman is a Registered dietitian at AM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center in Bartlett, TN. Registered Dietitians are health professionals qualified to assess, diagnose and treat nutritional concerns at an individual and wider public health level. This means they are the ones you can head to when you are in need of nutritional expertise that is scientifically proven to help you reach your wellness goals.
Dr. Robert Wegner is the medical director at Saint Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss. Dr. Wegner is renown as a compassionate surgeon with life experiences that give him a unique insight into the challenges that a weight loss surgery patient face. He looks forward to helping his patients receive the benefits of weight loss surgery and ultimately achieve a higher quality of life. Articles Memphis Named Second Most Overweight City in the US
The Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis is ever growing. Dr. Alisa Hausehalter, former director of the Shelby County Health Department tackles this issue with Betty LaMarr.
Mr. Alan Katz is a sex addiction professional counselor.
Mr. Katz explains to Betty the challenges of Sex Addiction and Recovery.
Dr. Joseph Santoso, GYN Oncologist talks to Betty Lamarr about the link between overweight and cancer in women.
Dr. Santoso specializes in Gynecological cancers in women.