Clinical Connections - A Med Center Health Podcast

<p>Med Center Health's media relations specialist, Jake Hook, sits down with a different clinical provider each episode to discuss the latest treatment options, technology, and procedures available at Med Center Health. This podcast is focused on reaching out and educating residents of southcentral Kentucky on important healthcare related topics. </p>

Explaining Hematology with Dr. Diego Cabrera

Jake Hook is joined by Dr. Diego Cabrera, a Hematologist and Oncologist at Med Center Health. The two discuss the hematology services offered at Med Center Health and when a patient should seek this care.

12-12
12:58

How Physical Therapy can Help Breast Cancer Patients with Katy Moran

Jake Hook is joined by Katy Moran, a Physical Therapist at Med Center Health and Bluegrass Outpatient Center. The two discuss how physical therapy can help breast cancer patients, particularly those with lymphedema.

11-07
15:48

Tomorrow's Woman & The Perfect Fit with Carol O'Kelly & Laura Stroud

Jake Hook is joined by Carol O'Kelly and Laura Stroud of Tomorrow's Woman & The Perfect Fit. The two discuss the important roles they play in helping women get properly sized for bras and how they help women with masectomies feel more comfotable in their bodies with specialized bras.

10-17
19:02

Thoracic Aneurysms with Dr. Lee Warren

Jake Hook is, once again, joined by Dr. Lee Warren, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Med Center Health. The two discuss thoracic aneurysms, the importance of being aware of their size, and the treatment options available at Med Center Health.

09-25
18:05

Palliative Care with Dr. William Moss

Jake Hook is joined by Dr. William Moss, Chief Medical Officer at Med Center Health. The two discuss the importance of palliative care, how it can improve patient outcomes, and the Palliative Care Program available at Med Center Health.

09-05
15:18

When to Seek Psychiatric Care with Dr. Shawn Brown

Jake Hook is joined by Dr. Shawn Brown, a psychiatrist at Med Center Health. The two discuss when someone may be assisted by seeking out psychiatric care.

08-15
20:34

Explaining how Radiologist Assistants help improve patient care with Mike Lowerre

Jake Hook is joined by Mike Lowerre, a Registered Radiologist Assistant at Med Center Health. The two discuss how having Radiologists Assistants at Med Center Health helps improve patient care.

07-24
25:27

Endobronchial Valves with Dr. Rodney Steff

Jake Hook is joined by Dr. Rodney Steff, a board certified pulmonologist at Med Center Health. The two discuss a procedure called Endobronchial Valves and how it can help those with emphysema.

07-10
13:50

Alpha-gal with Sara Glanz (Registered Dietitian - Med Center Health)

Jake Hook is joined by Sara Glanz, a registered dietitian at Med Center Health. The two discuss the rise in Alpha-gal cases, how people with the syndrome can manage their diets, and how some people can eventually go back to an unrestricted diet.

06-20
19:13

Safe Pain Management with Michael Heck (Chief CRNA - Med Center Health)

Jake Hook is joined by Michael Heck, Chief CRNA at Med Center Health. The two discuss pain management, how Med Center Health safely manages a patient's pain; with and without narcotics, and they discuss how Med Center Health can help someone who is addicted to pain medicine.

06-06
18:35

How to Handle Senior Loneliness - with Senior Perspectives

Jake Hook is joined by Kenyatta Williams and Katie Fleming, of Med Center Health's Senior Perspectives program. The three discuss senior loneliness, the signs of this occurring, and how Senior Perspectives can help resolve this issue.

05-15
29:27

Signs and symptoms of stroke with Seth Wilson

Jake Hook is joined by Seth Wilson, director of Medical Center EMS. The two discuss the tell-tale signs of a person having a stroke, how you should react, and why time is so important when it comes to stroke care.

05-02
17:17

Med Center Health's Cancer Services with Lacey Phelps

Jake Hook is joined by the Clinical Practice Manager of The Medical Center at Bolwing Green's Oncology Department, Lacey Phelps. The two discuss the multiple cancer services offered by Med Center Health, including oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. They also discuss the multiple clinics offered by Med Center Health and the various regions where their cancer services are offered.

04-18
13:03

Alcohol's link to cancer with Dr. Diego Cabrera

Jake Hook is joined by Dr. Diego Cabrera, a hematologist and oncologist at Med Center Health. The two discuss the Surgeon General's warning about alcohol consumption being linked to an increase in multiple different types of cancer.

04-07
16:49

Colonoscopies with Jenny Goad

Jake Hook is joined by Jenny Goad, Clinical Manager of Endoscopy & Outpatient Recovery at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The two discuss the importance of colonoscopies, when people need to start getting them, and how these screenings can help prevent colorectal cancer.

03-21
15:10

Vein Clinic with Dr. Brian Grant

Jake Hook is joined by a Med Center Health vascular surgeon, Dr. Brian Grant. The two discuss Med Center Health's Vein Clinic and all of the vascular treatment options available for those in need of a vascular intervention.

03-07
19:23

Pulmonary Embolisms with Dr. Sardar Ijaz

Jake Hook is joined by Med Center Health Cardiologist, Dr. Sardar Ijaz. The two discuss pulmonary embolisms, the importance of pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs), and the PERT team at Med Center Health.

02-21
23:20

Lung Cancer with Dr. Rahul Rajeev & Dr. Irfan Waheed

Jake Hook is joined by Med Center Health cardiothoracic surgeon, Rahul Rajeev, and pulmonologist, Irfan Waheed. The three discuss the state of lung cancer, how it impacts Kentucky, some of the latest research, and the treatment options available at Med Center Health.

02-07
26:26

Diabetes Education with Sarah Widener

Jake Hook is joined by Med Center Health's Health & Wellness Director, Sarah Widener. The pair discuss Med Center's diabetes education program and how it can help recently diagnosed diabetics better understand the disease and how they can best live with it.

01-24
15:54

Medical Nutrition Therapy with Sarah Widener

Jake Hook is joined by Med Center Health's Health & Wellness Director, Sarah Widener. The two discuss Med Center's medical nutrition therapy program and how it can help people achieve a healthier lifestyle.

01-13
14:14

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