Outer Banks Health: Recent Episodes
Outer Banks Health
Outer Banks Health will be the official podcast series of The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group.
Listen to our podcast series to get the latest health and wellness information from our team of experts including doctors, medical and clinical staff and leaders in the healthcare field. No matter what your health journey looks like, we hope these podcasts help you make the best decisions for you and your loved ones.
Dr. Pond joins us to discuss her innovative approach to urology care on the Outer Banks. From offering new procedures that improve patient outcomes to collaborating with Dr. Shelton on advanced treatments for prostate cancer, Dr. Pond shares how she’s expanding access to high-quality, local urological care and why she’s passionate about helping her patients thrive.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Robert Wetzel of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine – Manteo and Dr. Jeffery Ray of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine – Kitty Hawk to discuss an exciting new program at Outer Banks Health. Hear how this initiative creates opportunities for students to learn and grow in a real-world, rural medical setting while strengthening and expanding care for our community. Dr. Wetzel and Dr. Ray share their perspectives on what this program means for the future of healthcare on the Outer Banks and the patients they serve.
Amy Montgomery and Sheila Davies discuss the new joint initiative between Dare County and Outer Banks Health, "Thrive OBX," which is set to inspire well-being and longevity on the Outer Banks through a series of comprehensive health-focused events.
Outer Banks Health and Dare County Department of Health and Human Services have partnered with Blue Zones, a global leader in longevity research, to introduce Blue Zones Ignite Outer Banks. This multi-year-long project is focused on the health and well-being of all Dare County residents with the goal of enhancing quality of life and increasing longevity–making the healthy choice the easy choice. Listen to learn more from the leading experts on this project.
Over the past decade, Outer Banks Health has been focused on preventing and reducing the occurrence of breast cancer in our community. View the vodcast or listen to the podcast with our local team of physicians who are leading the way with this effort, the Outer Banks Health Center for Healthy Living Medical Director Christina Bowen, MD, the Outer Banks Health Cowell Cancer Center Radiation Oncologist Charles Shelton, MD, and medical director of The Breast Center at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Antonio Ruiz, MD.
As the visitor season approaches, it's important to recognize your stress triggers and manage them. Stress plays a role in the effectiveness and quality of our immune system, cardiovascular system, and general overall wellbeing. Outer Banks Health Social Worker Janet Creef is well versed in the ways to reduce and manage stress.
It is with great pride that we announce The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group is now Outer Banks Health.The refreshed brand reflects our purposeful growth and innovation over the past two decades. It is our honor and privilege to strive to meet the health needs of the residents and visitors of Dare County. And while our name has evolved, our core mission to enhance the quality of life and elevate wellness for the people we serve remains constant. You will continue to receive the high-quality clinical care you’ve come to know, delivered with compassion by medical professionals who go above and beyond every day.
Marielle is a certified lifestyle medicine practitioner. My co-host and I will be asking Marielle focusing on how one can effectively begin the journey to better health.
It’s been a challenging few years for many people. Between the pandemic and the economy, many of us have experienced higher levels of exhaustion, disappointment, and loss. As an organization, The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical has had to navigate some rough seas too but despite that, we have so much to be grateful about and to celebrate.
Dr. Shelton, a radiation oncologist for the Outer Banks Hospital, and Beverly Jones, the Director of Cancer Services at Outer Banks Hospital, join us to discuss when to get a lung cancer screening and what happens during a lung cancer screening.
Dr. Christina Bowen and Ellie Ward join us to discuss end-of-life planning and how to prepare yourself and your family for your passing.
Rikki Schuster, a Physician Assistant at The Outer Banks Urgent Care Center-Kitty Hawk, is joining us to discuss her background at The Outer Banks Urgent Care Center and when to decide to go to urgent care vs the emergency room.
Drew Pearson, a 30-year veteran of the Coast Gaurd, joins us to discuss how best to prepare for what mother nature brings us during hurricane season.
Chad Motz, an Ocean Rescue Captain in the Outer Banks, joins us to discuss how to stay safe at the beach during the summertime.
Detective Christian Aguirre joins us to discuss how to stay safe on the roads of the community's unique.
Tess Judge, The Outer Banks Hospital Board of Directors Vice Chair, joins us to discuss the immense impact the new Cancer Center will have on the Outer Banks community.
Beulah Ashby, Outer Banks Community Icon, joins us to discuss her history at Outer Banks and the impact that The Outer Banks Hospital has had on the community.
Ronnie Sloan, President of the Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group, joins us to discuss the future of the Outer Banks Hospital.
Mike Kelly, an Outer Banks community icon, discusses the impact that the Outer Banks Hospital has had on the community and the growth he has seen from the hospital in the last 20 years.
Shelli Gates, a Respiratory Therapist at The Outer Banks Hospital, joins us to reflect on her career and her 20 year journey with the Outer Banks Hospital.
Dr. Daniel Dwyer, the Chief of Staff at The Outer Banks Hospital, joins us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Outer Banks Hospital by reminiscing on the history of how our hospital came to be.
Dr. Sheila Davies and Amy Montgomery FACHE discuss the importance of using your voice within a community.
Dr. Amanda Pettibone-Pond explains why someone would see a urologist and the common urology issues treated.
The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group received their first shipment of the COVID vaccine in Friday, December 18. While we all know it will be months before vaccines are administered across the community, receiving the vaccine and being able to administer it to frontline healthcare workers is a milestone in the effort to combat the pandemic.
Dr. Daniel Terryberry explains how to differentiate the symptoms between the flu and COVID-19.
Dr. Angelique Polidoro and Family Nurse Practitioner, Sarah Summerton discuss virtual visits.
Dr. Matt Chovaz explains what the BE FAST acronym means and when you should go to the hospital.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can affect one's health over the course of a lifetime. Dr. Jamie Fountain, Family Medicine and Pediatrics Physician, discusses ACEs and how to build resilience in children.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to chronic diseases in adulthood. Kellie Flock and Marielle Silk discuss ACEs and resiliency.
Dr. Christina Bowen discusses how to build resilience during the pandemic including diet, mental health, practicing social distancing but staying connected to loved ones, mindfulness and sleep.