Blessing Health System: Recent Episodes
Blessing Health System
Ann Dickson of the Blessing Foundation joins us to discuss how the Foundation impacts our community.
From helping a struggling family with A/C to providing gas money to cancer patients, the Blessing Foundation supports patients through their medical journey.
If you'd like to make a difference in the lives of Blessing patients, please visit blessinghealth.org/giving to donate.
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Sean Moroze, a skilled orthopedic surgeon and U.S. Air Force veteran. In this episode, we delve into the world of orthopedics, from the thrill of the first surgery to the latest advancements in joint replacement technology.
Discover how Dr. Moroze's military experience shaped his approach to patient care and how he applies cutting-edge techniques to improve patient outcomes. We'll explore the challenges and rewards of a career in orthopedics, and gain insights into the future of this dynamic field.
Visit blessinghealth.org/ortho for more information on Orthopedics at Blessing Health System
In today's episode, we speak with Lisa King and Ashley Darbyshire, faculty members at Blessing Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences (BRCN).
Hear Lisa and Ashley's stories on why they became nurses, how they were supported in their educational journey, and what makes BRCN special.
Listen as Blessing Dietitians Jen Kamps and Jennifer Soucie give tips to help manage your nutrition this holiday season.
In this episode:
- Meal Ideas
- Managing serving sizes
- How beverages impact your nutrition
Are you struggling with diabetes?
Visit blessinghealth.org/diabetes to learn how Blessing can help!
Ryan Brennan MD, FAANS, FCNS is a Neurosurgeon for Blessing Hospital.
Joining the military helped Dr. Brennan pay for medical school, and was another meaningful act in his life. Commissioned in 2005, he received numerous awards, served as Chief of Neurosurgical Operations and Director of Trauma Critical Care for US forces in Afghanistan, and earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Many people experience the effects of Erectile Dysfunction. Listen as our guest Dr. Bradley Holland describes symptoms, medication, diagnosis, and more on ED.
For more information on Erectile Dysfunction visit blessinghealth.org
June is Men's Health Month, today our guest Dr. Bill Severino dives into testicular cancer. Visit blessinghealth.org for more information on testicular cancer.
In this episode:
- How to perform self-exams
- The diagnosis process
- Treatment options
- What can cause testicular cancer
- Spread of cancer
Today's guest is Behavioral Therapist Sean Miller. Sean has been with Blessing since 2015. He is trained in a variety of issues ranging from substance abuse, working with teens, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
On this episode:
- Learn how Sean connects with patients
- Tips for developing healthy self-talk
- Achieving personal goals
- Problems with self-diagnosis
Sean is devoted to making a genuine connection with people to help them improve in their lives.
To learn more about therapy visit blessinghealth.org
It's Mental Health Awareness Month!
This episode features Blessing Health providers Julie Eftink, LCSW, and Torre Craine, LCSW.
In this episode:
- Learn how to develop a self-care routine
- Common misconceptions about therapy
- How to get in contact with a therapist
- And more!
For more information on mental health, visit blessinghealth.org
Torre is an LCSW who has been with Blessing for over 3 years. She received her BSW in 2016, MSW in 2018, and LCSW in 2020. She has experience working with kids, running support groups, medical social work, and now is located in BPS Suite 120 Family Medicine with Integrated Care.
Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been with Blessing for 22 years. She received her bachelor's in psychology in 2000 and her master's in Social Work in 2001. She has experience working in Blessing inpatient rehabilitation, homecare, bariatric services, and acute care and has been in her current role since 2017. She is embedded in BPS Suite 220 OB/GYN with Integrated Care.
Today, we look at fitness differently. This conversation with Blessing Exercise Physiologist Jacob Nelson touches on beginning your fitness journey, staying healthy during the summer heat, and ways to improve youth development.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. When it comes to being screened for prostate cancer, there are a lot of things to consider. Dr. Robert Johnson with the Blessing Cancer Center helps sort through the facts and what to know about screening for prostate cancers.
Nurse Practitioner Olivia Patterson is the attending provider at the Blessing S.E.L.F. Center and discusses depression and how the center can help.
What's it like to be at patient at the Blessing Bariatric Institute? Hear firsthand accounts from Andrea Turek, and her remarkable transformation with the help of the Blessing Bariatric team.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Blessing Health is again distributing free colorectal cancer screening kits. Community Outreach Coordinator Stephanie Willey discusses the importance of these kits, and how you or a family member can receive one.
Charone Tolbert, MD, explains the HPV vaccine and why it is important for pediatric and teenage patients.
Loretta Baustian, DO, Pediatrics, discusses RSV and other respiratory seasonal illnesses. Learn more on what they are, how they are spread and what you can do to prevent them in your household.