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.
Episodes
40 episodes
Hope, Healing, and Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Dr. Brian Doss
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we welcome Dr. Brian Doss, one of the newest physicians to join Lexington Regional Health Center’s Family Medicine team. Raised on a farm in rural Texas and trained through one of the nation’s few combine...
Sensory-Friendly Summers: Practical Strategies for Parents
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Emilea Rogers, Occupational Therapist at Lexington Regional Health Center, to talk about helping children with sensory needs enjoy all that summer has to offer. From sensory-friendly pool...
Beyond the Burn: Everyday Sun Exposure & Skin Health
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Tara Lawless to answer a seasonal question that carries year‑round importance—is sunscreen really that big of a deal? Tara breaks down why sun protection goes far beyon...
Back in the Field: A Farmer’s Journey from Chronic Pain to Recovery
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we share a powerful patient story that highlights the impact of local orthopedic care. We sit down with Chris Larsen, a Lexington-area farmer, and Dr. Jeffrey Schopp, orthopedic surgeon at Lexington Regio...
“Do I Really Have to Do All This Before Surgery?”
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Ben Huls, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Lexington Regional Health Center, to answer a question many patients ask before surgery: “Why do I have to do so much before my ...
Urologic Health Explained: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Get Help
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Rutman, visiting specialist urologist at Lexington Regional Health Center, to talk about a topic many people delay or avoid—when it’s time to see a urologist. Dr. Rutman break...
Unplugged: How Digital Detox Affects the Brain and Sleep
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Lindsey Dittmar, Physician Assistant at Family Medicine Specialists Clinic, to talk about something that quietly shapes our days (and nights) more than we realize screen time. From smartp...
Is Mental Health Medication Right for Me?
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Stephanie Reutlinger, PMHNP, a Family Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner at Family Medicine Specialists, to have an honest, compassionate conversation a...
Alcohol & Drug Counseling: Education, Support, and Local Resources
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Jamie Roberts, Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Lexington Regional Health Center, to have an open, honest conversatio...
When Memories Feel Stuck: A Real Conversation About EMDR
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we continue our mental health conversation with Tracy Weiland, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Lexington Regional Health Center, to explore a therapy that many people have heard about—but few truly und...
You’re Not Alone: Navigating Workplace Stress and Burnout
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Ann Young, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Lexington Regional Health Center, to take on a challenge many of us face every day—workplace stress. In recognition of Mental Health Awarene...
Healing After Trauma: Understanding PTSD and the Path Forward
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Karina Lupercio, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner at Lexington Regional Health Center, to talk about a topic that quietly impacts many people in our community: trauma and P...
Healthy Feet, Healthy Life: Why Foot Health Matters
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with podiatrist Dr. Joshua Wray to highlight National Foot Health Awareness Month and explore why foot health plays a much bigger role in overall wellness than most people realize. Dr. Wray sh...
Why You’re Still Tired: When a Sleep Study Can Help
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Leonard Wilson, Director of Respiratory Therapy at Lexington Regional Health Center, to break down a surprisingly common but often overlooked health issue—sleep disorders. Leonard explain...
More Than Just Low Energy: A Men’s Health Check‑In with Travis Barkmeier
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Travis Barkmeier, Family Nurse Practitioner, to break down one of the most common—but most overlooked—topics in men’s health today: testosterone, energy, and overall hormonal wellbeing. T...
Understanding Diabetes: What It Is, What Works, and How LRHC Supports You
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Roger Wells, PA-C and Julie Levy, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES to break down one of the most common—and most misunderstood—chronic conditions affecting families in our community: diabetes.Whethe...
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 ...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
Modern Knee Replacement, Faster Recovery: A Conversation About Orthopedics
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Schopp and nurse practitioner Travis Barkmeier to unpack one of the most talked‑about approaches in joint health today—the Jiffy Knee™ procedure and the mod...
Heart Health Month: What You Can Do to Protect Your Heart
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we sit down with Austin Eldredge, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Manager, to shine a spotlight on a topic that impacts every one of us—heart health. Austin works hands‑on with patients ...
Understanding Vascular Surgery with Dr. Alexis Davis
In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we welcome Dr. Alexis Davis, a vascular surgeon with Bryan Heart who is now seeing patients once a month at Lexington Regional Health Center. Dr. Davis shares what inspired her to pursue vascular surgery,...