Vitals & Voices
Welcome to Vitals and Voices, brought to you by Lexington Regional Health Center — your community, your health, your care. This is your trusted source for health-related content that matters to you.
Each episode, we bring you real conversations with the voices behind the care — from medical experts and wellness champions to community leaders and patients — sharing insights, stories, and tips to help you live your healthiest life.
Whether you're tuning in from Lexington or beyond, we're here to inform, inspire, and connect. Because at LRHC, your health is our priority — and your voice matters.
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Vitals & Voices
Latest Episodes
Dementia 102: Diagnosis, Types, and Supporting Patients Through Change
In this second episode of our dementia series, Vitals & Voices continues the conversation with Dr. Francisca Carlson, family medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer at Lexington Regional Health Center, to further explore dementia—what ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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19:20
Dementia 101: Signs, Prevention, and Support for Loved Ones
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Dr. Francisca Acosta-Carlson, Family Medicine Physician and Chief Medical Officer at Lexington Regional Health Center, to unpack a topic that touches countless families—dementia. Dr. Carl...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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18:28
"Owww...My Knee Hurts" with Dr. Jeffrey Schopp
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, Brenna Bartruff sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Schopp for a practical and down‑to‑earth conversation about knee pain—one of the most common issues affecting people across all stages of life...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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13:51
Cancer Basics: What Everyone Should Know
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Roger Wells, PA-C, to break down one of the most important health topics of our time—cancer. Roger helps explain what cancer actually is, how common it has become, and what each of us can...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:37
What to Expect in the Emergency Room
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Luke Ballmer, Emergency Department Director and Trauma Coordinator, to take the mystery out of one of healthcare’s most urgent settings—the emergency room. Luke walks us through when to s...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:16