In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey talks to Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic about radiation therapy, a common but often misunderstood cancer treatment. Dr. Hadziahmetovic explains what radiation therapy involves,...

What happens as you transition from receiving cancer treatment to that cancer-free diagnosis? In this episode of Prescribed Listening, Nurse Practitioner Jodi McClain, who also works with UToledo Health’s Survivorship Clinic and the Ele...

So, you've been diagnosed with cancer. Now what?Dr. Danae Hamouda from Oncology and Hematology and Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic from Radiation Oncology at UToledo Health discuss what you can expect after a cancer diagnosis. They provide an...

If you plan on watching the total solar eclipse on April 8 with your family, we are discussing how you and your kids can view it safely with Dr. Svitlana Zhukivska with UTMC Family Medicine.We discuss dos and don’ts for eclipse glasses, ...

For some, the holidays bring up a lot of emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey discusses tips to manage your grief over the holiday season with Behavioral Health Care Manager Ha...

Whether you are just starting out as a caregiver for someone with dementia, or have been one for a while, this episode is for you. Host Tessa Lackey, discusses tips to help caregivers care for patients with Alzheimers and other forms of...

Recently, the US Preventative Services Task Force changed the breast cancer screening guidelines to recommend starting screening at 40 years old instead of 50 years old. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, Host Tessa Lackey dis...

Burnout is difficult to work through, and when you’re on a recovery journey, it can be more challenging. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey talks to Dr. Tanvir Singh from UTMC Psychiatry and the UTMC Recovery Center abou...

Recently The World Health Organization classified the artificial sweetener most commonly found in diet pop, aspartame, as a possible carcinogen.We talk to Dr. Srini Hejeebu from UTMC Internal Medicine about what WHO and the FDA are sayin...

You can avoid some heart and vascular problems, help yourself age in a healthy way and live a healthy life by going on this diet. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we are breaking down the Mediterranean diet with Dr. Rajesh Gupta from UT...

As you spend more time in the sun let's talk about what you need to know about sunscreen for yourself, your loved ones who are sensitive to the sun, and the rest of your family. Host Tessa Lackey, talks with UTMC Dermatology PA-C, ...

What can skin cancer look like, and how do you know when to talk to a doctor?Host Tessa Lackey discusses with Dr. Danae Hamouda from UTMC's Department of Oncology and Hematology, who is most at risk for skin cancer, methods to check your...

As school sports start back up and the weather is nice enough to go outside for a run again, how do you get back into your workout routine after taking a break?  In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Chrissy Billau tal...

Cases of substance abuse, and addiction to drugs and alcohol, remain high since the pandemic.Host Chrissy Billau sits down with UTMC Psychiatrist Dr. Tanvir Singh to discuss what the difference is between substance abuse and addiction, ...

There are a lot of misconceptions related to organ donation, so let’s ask the expert.In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Chrissy Billau talks to Dr. Obi Ekwenna, a Transplant Surgeon from The University of Toledo Medical Center...

What if you could reach your health goals and enhance your overall wellbeing by improving certain areas of your lifestyle? Our host Chrissy Billau talks to Psychologist Dr. Julie Brennan and Independent Clinical and Sports Counselor Dr. Angele ...

In part two of our discussion about women’s mental health we focus on the mental health struggles within motherhood.Our host, Chrissy Billau, talks to Psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Kelly about how to recognize postpartum depression in yours...

This one's for the ladies (or if you’re looking to understand the mind of a woman better)!Did you know than 1 in 5 women in the U.S. have experienced a mental health condition in the past year?In Part One of this episode of Pres...

Traditionally the winter months bring on seasonal cold and flu. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we hear from Dr. Michael Ellis, Chief Medical Officer for The University of Toledo Medical Center. Dr. Ellis discusses steps t...

Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? What is right for your body’s hydration?In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we look at common themes from our last season about hydration and how it works in our body. Host Chrissy Billau...

This season we are expanding on common themes found in the last season. Such as, even if you know your own body, at what point should you talk to your doctor about a medication before taking it? Why does it matter?Host Chrissy Billau as...

Two of the top Googled Health Questions from the last few years are: "does cholesterol really count " and "how to lower blood pressure?"Our host Chrissy Billau asks Primary Care Physician, Dr. Kevin Phelps, what can you do to change you...

Two of the top Googled Health Questions from the last few years are "how to relieve constipation" and "should I go gluten-free?"How do you find relief, and should more people be avoiding gluten for their gut health? Our host Chrissy Bil...

One of the top Googled health questions from the last two years is, "why can't I sleep?"Our host Chrissy Billau asks Dr. Andre Aguillon, a specialist in sleep medicine at UTMC, how to get good sleep as an adult and a child, if naps are ...

One of the top Googled health questions is, "are short workouts worth it?"Will a 10-minute workout into your busy schedule produce any progress on your fitness journey? Our host Chrissy Billau asks UTMC Physical Therapists Joe Dietrich ...