Episodes

  • The importance of lung cancer screening and how COVID-19 affects the lungs

    The importance of lung cancer screening and how COVID-19 affects the lungs
    Nov 11 2020
    Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. Dr. Joseph Stilwill a board-certified medical oncologist at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health talks about lung cancer signs, prevention, technology advances in screening and how COVID-19 affects the lungs. Learn more about lung cancer screening at https://hcamidwest.com/service/lung-cancer
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    7 mins
  • How to stay healthy and safe this holiday season

    How to stay healthy and safe this holiday season
    Nov 11 2020
    The holiday season is here! But as COVID-19 continues to spread, we can't let COVID fatigue lower our guard. Dr. Darryl Nelson of Centerpoint Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health, talks about how to stay out of the ER during the holidays, including guidance on holiday gatherings, travel and preventing holiday related accidents. Learn more at https://hcamidwest.com/blog/entry/safety-first-this-holiday-season
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    7 mins
  • Breast cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Breast cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Oct 15 2020
    Unfortunately, breast cancer screenings are down this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anne Kobbermann discusses who should get a mammogram and when. Schedule your mammogram today at https://hcamidwest.com/service/mammogram-breast-imaging
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    9 mins
  • A possible twindemic and the importance of a flu shot

    A possible twindemic and the importance of a flu shot
    Oct 15 2020
    Flu season and COVID-19 are about to crash. Dr. Rachel Hailey discusses why getting your flu shot is critical and what to do if you feel sick. Listen to learn more or visit https://hcamidwest.com/service/influenza-flu
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    5 mins
  • Telemedicine during COVID-19

    Telemedicine during COVID-19
    Jul 14 2020
    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth is even more important. Angie Lucci the HCA Midwest Health division vice president of outreach and telehealth discusses the telemedicine options and how it can help your family.
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    8 mins
  • Don't delay emergency care because of COVID-19

    Don't delay emergency care because of COVID-19
    May 11 2020
    Our physicians are seeing a terrible trend: In light of COVID-19, research and patient data is showing that patients are delay life-saving care due to fears of the COVID – 19 virus.
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    1 min
  • Coronavirus Updated Safety Protocols

    Coronavirus Updated Safety Protocols
    Mar 12 2020
    The hospitals of HCA Midwest Health are enacting new safety protocols in response to concerns about COVID-19. Dr. Rachel Hailey discusses the protocols and how you can help limit the spread of the virus.
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    1 min
  • Dr. Rachel Hailey: 2020 flu season update

    Dr. Rachel Hailey: 2020 flu season update
    Jan 28 2020
    Dr. Rachel Hailey discusses important updates about flu in the Kansas City metro, what you can do to keep your family healthy and why it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Also, a personal healthcare navigation tool just might help keep you out of the urgent care and doctor’s office this season.
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    6 mins