Health Matters: Getting Real About Wellness
Enloe Health’s podcast Health Matters aims to make the path to wellness easier. Join host Sharon Martin for down-to-earth conversations about various health topics. Enloe Health is located in Chico, CA. Have a story you'd like to share? Email us at healthmatters@enloe.org.
Episodes
61 episodes
Episode 61: The Gift of Life
April is National Donate Life month, a time to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, as well as honor those who gave the gift of life.Claudette McCarthy became a donor mom in 2018 when she unexpectedly lost her daughter,...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: A Meaningful Partnership
Chico Project SAVE, a nonprofit organization, provides a crucial service to patients locally and around the world. The organization accepts donated medical equipment and delivers the much-needed supplies to communities in countries where health...
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30:51
Episode 59: Recuperative Care
Recuperative Care provides short-term residential care for patients experiencing homelessness who need time to heal. Through this free program, patients receive free temporary housing, medical care, meals and more, so they can continue getting ...
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49:50
Episode 58: Tick Talk
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors but beware of ticks. These tiny creatures can carry harmful diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites fro...
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Episode 57: Food, Patients & Healing
Food can be considered a universal language. Everyone enjoys food whether it’s a meal with close friends and family or enjoying your favorite comfort dish during a stressful time. It’s a big reason why food and health care can go hand-in-hand.<...
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Episode 56: Chronic Wounds
Chronic wounds can be challenging to live with, but with the right knowledge and treatment, they can be effectively managed and cured. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses pressurized oxygen to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammati...
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Episode 55: The Importance of Mammograms
According to the American Cancer Society, early detection of breast cancer yields a survival rate of 99 percent.Early detection is the best protection and that was the case for Jennifer Schwabauer.After going in for her first mamm...
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Episode 54: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a is a hormonal disorder that can lead to numerous symptoms including irregular periods, weight gain, and excess body hair. PCOS, is one of the main causes of infertility affect...
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Episode 53: Healing Through Organ Donation
In honor of National Donate Life month, Kelly Wells shares her story on Health Matters. Kelly’s son, Ethan, tragically lost his life in 2022 at the age of 19. But, Ethan gave the gift of life by being an organ donor to three ...
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Episode 52: Acid Reflux & GERD
Frequent heartburn, chest pain, or difficulty swallowing could be signs you’re suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Learn about this common condition and how it’s managed from Enloe Health nurse practitioner, Michelle ...
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Episode 51: Carotid Artery Disease & TCAR
Carotid artery disease occurs when the veins in our neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain get blocked by plaque. This condition can have very serious consequences like a stroke. Transcarotid Artery Revascularization or ...
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Episode 50: Building Healthy Hearts
February marks American Heart Month, a time to focus on our heart health and protect ourselves against heart disease. Tami McIntyre, a former patient of Enloe Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, shares her experience with the ...
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Episode 49: Learning about Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling. It affects millions of people around the world. It occurs frequently as a result of cancer treatments. Early diagnosis and treatment can p...
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Episode 48: Experiencing Bariatric Surgery
Fred Turner underwent bariatric surgery at Enloe Health in 2016. He shares his experience of losing more than 300 pounds and how the surgery completely transformed his life. Erik Simchuk, M.D., Medical Director of Enloe Health Bariatric & M...
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50:18
Episode 47: Staying Protected from RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a serious infection that can cause severe breathing difficulties and even death in infants and certain adults. RSV season is in full swing. To help protect your little one, hear Amy Dolinar, M.D...
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Episode 46: Reaching Healthy Goals
A new year often brings a clean slate -- a chance to start fresh. It’s why many people use this time of the year to make changes for a healthier lifestyle.Buck August, Enloe Health’s Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, shares s...
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Episode 45: Understanding Midwifery
Midwifery is an important and integral part of the health care system. It involves understanding and caring for pregnant women and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Learn more about the type of care midwives provide from Liz ...
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Episode 44: Hypertension in Pregnancy
Hypertension and preeclampsia are serious medical conditions that can have devastating effects on pregnant people and their babies. Learn about the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to take preventive measures from Reg...
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Episode 43: Recovering from Breast Cancer
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer survivor Heather Wilhite was diagnosed in 2021 following a routine mammogram. She’s cancer free now but her journey towards recovery is ongoing.Dr. Nicole Whitlatch, Hematologist...
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Episode 42: Back-to-School Nutrition
School is back in session! Learn about the best foods to sustain children throughout the day. Eating healthy meals during our development years is key for proper growth, preventing health conditions and having a successful school year.
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Episode 42
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9:47
Episode 41: A Locke on Life
There’s no stopping Charlie Locke. The retired Butte County Sheriff’s officer underwent total knee replacement through Enloe’s Joint Replacement Program. Locke shares how the surgery helped him continue his active lifestyle and how...
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Episode 40: Early Flu Prevention
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended getting the flu vaccine yearly since 2010.September and October are the optimal months to get vaccinated to prevent getting...
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12:25
Episode 39: Staying Cool This Summer
Here in the North State, temperatures often reach triple digits. Family outings in the great outdoors can pose a threat when it’s hot. Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disa...
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