Health Matters: Getting Real About Wellness
by Enloe Health
Enloe Health’s podcast Health Matters aims to make the path to wellness easier. Join host Sergio Sanchez for down-to-earth conversations about various health topics. Enloe Health is located in Chico, CA. Have a story you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected].
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E-Bikes & Safety: What Riders and Parents Need to Know
E-bikes and e-scooters are everywhere, offering a fun and convenient way to get around. But as their popularity grows, so do serious injuries, especially among kids and teens. In this episode of Health Matters, Enloe Health trauma experts and the Chico Police Department discuss the crashes…
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Episode 65: Living With a Hernia: When It's Time to Seek Treatment
Hernias are common, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored. In the newest episode of Enloe Health’s podcast Health Matters, James Partridge, M.D., from Enloe Health & Wellness General Surgery explains what hernias are, what causes them, and when it may be time to seek treatment. We also…
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Episode 64: Turning Loss into Life - A Mother’s Story of Organ Donation
Organ donation can save lives, and it can also bring meaning and comfort in the midst of loss. Danielle Coleman, a mother of two organ donors, joins Health Matters to share about the heartbreaking loss of her sons, Lewis and Garrett, and the decision to say “yes” to donation both times. Jaclyn...
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Episode 63: Lifesaving Blood on Board
Since 1985, Enloe Health’s FlightCare air ambulance service has transported more than 25,000 patients, playing a vital role in emergency medical care across the North State. In this episode of Health Matters, flight nurse Pete Davis joins the conversation to share insight about a significant...
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Episode 62: A Nurturing Space for Mothers
Enloe Health’s popular Bittie Baby & Me class series is for mothers who have babies up to 3 months old. But it’s more than just a class. It’s also a nurturing environment that often blossoms into lifelong friendships. Enloe Health’s Mother & Baby Education Center has offered the Bittie Baby & Me...
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Episode 61: The Gift of Life
April is National Donate Life month, a time to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, as well as honor those who gave the gift of life. Claudette McCarthy became a donor mom in 2018 when she unexpectedly lost her daughter, Shannon. Claudette shares her story about how she became a...
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Episode 60: A Meaningful Partnership
Chico Project SAVE, a nonprofit organization, provides a crucial service to patients locally and around the world. The organization accepts donated medical equipment and delivers the much-needed supplies to communities in countries where health care resources are limited. The partnership between...
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Episode 59: Recuperative Care
Recuperative Care provides short-term residential care for patients experiencing homelessness who need time to heal. Through this free program, patients receive free temporary housing, medical care, meals and more, so they can continue getting well following their hospitalization at Enloe Health.…
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Episode 58: Tick Talk
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors but beware of ticks. These tiny creatures can carry harmful diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites from Enloe Health Prompt Care physician John Gunel, D.O., on this...
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Episode 57: Food, Patients & Healing
Food can be considered a universal language. Everyone enjoys food whether it’s a meal with close friends and family or enjoying your favorite comfort dish during a stressful time. It’s a big reason why food and health care can go hand-in-hand. Alison Patt, CEO of Thomas Cuisine, Enloe Health’s...
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Episode 56: Chronic Wounds
Chronic wounds can be challenging to live with, but with the right knowledge and treatment, they can be effectively managed and cured. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses pressurized oxygen to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation, making it an effective option for chronic wounds and…
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Episode 55: The Importance of Mammograms
According to the American Cancer Society, early detection of breast cancer yields a survival rate of 99 percent. Early detection is the best protection and that was the case for Jennifer Schwabauer. After going in for her first mammogram, she received the news she had breast cancer. Since it was...
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Episode 54: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a is a hormonal disorder that can lead to numerous symptoms including irregular periods, weight gain, and excess body hair. PCOS, is one of the main causes of infertility affecting as many as 5 million people in the United States, according to...
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Episode 53: Healing Through Organ Donation
In honor of National Donate Life month, Kelly Wells shares her story on Health Matters. Kelly’s son, Ethan, tragically lost his life in 2022 at the age of 19. But, Ethan gave the gift of life by being an organ donor to three recipients. Kelly shares her story about how the process of organ…
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Episode 52: Acid Reflux & GERD
Frequent heartburn, chest pain, or difficulty swallowing could be signs you’re suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Learn about this common condition and how it’s managed from Enloe Health nurse practitioner, Michelle Brown, NP, on Health Matters. Watch on Enloe Health’s…
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Episode 51: Carotid Artery Disease & TCAR
Carotid artery disease occurs when the veins in our neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain get blocked by plaque. This condition can have very serious consequences like a stroke. Transcarotid Artery Revascularization or TCAR is a minimally invasive surgery to treat blockages in the...
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Episode 50: Building Healthy Hearts
February marks American Heart Month, a time to focus on our heart health and protect ourselves against heart disease. Tami McIntyre, a former patient of Enloe Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, shares her experience with the program and how it helped her. Diana Fairburn, an exercise...
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Episode 49: Learning about Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling. It affects millions of people around the world. It occurs frequently as a result of cancer treatments. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent this condition from progressing. Listen to a Q&A discussion...
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Episode 48: Experiencing Bariatric Surgery
Fred Turner underwent bariatric surgery at Enloe Health in 2016. He shares his experience of losing more than 300 pounds and how the surgery completely transformed his life. Erik Simchuk, M.D., Medical Director of Enloe Health Bariatric & Metabolic Services, also joins the conversation to talk...
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Episode 47: Staying Protected from RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a serious infection that can cause severe breathing difficulties and even death in infants and certain adults. RSV season is in full swing. To help protect your little one, hear Amy Dolinar, M.D., Enloe Health Pediatric Hospitalist, discuss what you can do to...
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Episode 46: Reaching Healthy Goals
A new year often brings a clean slate -- a chance to start fresh. It’s why many people use this time of the year to make changes for a healthier lifestyle. Buck August, Enloe Health’s Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, shares some tips on how to make changes to our lifestyle and eating...
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Episode 45: Understanding Midwifery
Midwifery is an important and integral part of the health care system. It involves understanding and caring for pregnant women and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Learn more about the type of care midwives provide from Liz Potter, a Certified Nurse Midwife at Enloe Health on...
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Episode 44: Hypertension in Pregnancy
Hypertension and preeclampsia are serious medical conditions that can have devastating effects on pregnant people and their babies. Learn about the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to take preventive measures from Registered Nurse, Jasey Kruger, of Enloe’s Nettleton Mother Baby Care...
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Episode 43: Recovering from Breast Cancer
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer survivor Heather Wilhite was diagnosed in 2021 following a routine mammogram. She’s cancer free now but her journey towards recovery is ongoing. Dr. Nicole Whitlatch, Hematologist/Oncologist with Enloe’s Comprehensive Breast Care Program,...
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Episode 42: Back-to-School Nutrition
School is back in session! Learn about the best foods to sustain children throughout the day. Eating healthy meals during our development years is key for proper growth, preventing health conditions and having a successful school year. Buck August, a registered dietitian and diabetes specialist…
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Episode 41: A Locke on Life
There’s no stopping Charlie Locke. The retired Butte County Sheriff’s officer underwent total knee replacement through Enloe’s Joint Replacement Program. Locke shares how the surgery helped him continue his active lifestyle and how he did at the recent World Police and Fire Games. Brock Cummings,...
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Episode 40: Early Flu Prevention
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended getting the flu vaccine yearly since 2010. September and October are the optimal months to get vaccinated to prevent getting infected once the flu season is in full swing. Learn the...
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Episode 39: Staying Cool This Summer
Here in the North State, temperatures often reach triple digits. Family outings in the great outdoors can pose a threat when it’s hot. Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.…
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Episode 38: Highlighting FlightCare
For 38 years, Enloe’s air ambulance program, FlightCare, has been serving the North State community. Year after year, the program keeps getting busier with a higher volume of patients from 911 calls to inter-hospital transports. Hear from Jenny Humphries, Enloe Director of EMS and Chief Flight...
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Episode 37: Snakebites & More
Venomous rattlesnakes can be hiding within Butte County’s rugged terrain. Though the odds of being bitten by one are fairly low, it’s still a possibility and a safety concern. Nick Brandehoff, M.D., of Enloe’s Emergency Department, shares valuable information about how to stay safe from these...
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Episode 36: Keeping Him Well
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million men in the U.S. High blood pressure, diabetes and smoking can contribute to it. If you suffer from ED, break the silence. More than 90% of cases are treatable. Host Daniela Contreras and Urologist Patrick Scarborough, M.D., from Enloe Urology...
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Episode 35: Surviving a Stroke
Oralia Martinez, a 66-year-old mother from Orland, never imagined she’d be a stroke survivor. Oralia and her daughter Silvia share their story about how stroke affected their family. Joel Rothfeld, M.D., a neurologist with Enloe Medical Center, joins the conversation to share insight on the risk...
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Episode 34: Exploring Mental Health
Mental Health conditions are common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 25 adults live with a serious mental health illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression. Ahmed Abouesh, M.D., Medical Director of Enloe Behavior Health, discusses the importance…
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Episode 33: CPR Saves Lives
When a member of the Butte Sailing Club suddenly suffered a heart attack on the dock at the Forebay in Oroville, it took a miraculous effort from a group of bystanders to save his life. Among those bystanders was Amy Yurus, a nurse in Enloe’s Emergency Department and a member of the Butte Sailing...
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Episode 32: Home Safety & Preventing Falls
Every year more than 3 million people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020 more than 36,000 deaths were caused by falls among people 65 years or older. Learn about your fall risk and how to prevent fall…
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Episode 31: Dire Need for Organ Donors
April marks National Donate Life Month. With the waiting list of people in need of a transplant nationwide continuing to grow, the impact of organ donation is significant. The Bryant family can attest to that. For his fifth birthday, Nolan received the gift of a lifetime — a new liver — allowing...
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Episode 30: Protect Your Brain
Brain injuries are a common occurrence. More than 5.3 million people in the United States are living with a permanent disability due to a brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America. Learn about the different types of brain injuries, including concussions, from Maya…
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Episode 29: Coping with Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Experts recommend getting screened starting at age 45 because this common cancer is occurring in younger adults more often. Host Sharon Martin...
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Episode 28: All About Blood Clots
On average, a person dies every six minutes due to a blood clot in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Blood clotting disorders must be taken seriously to prevent cardiovascular disease or other medical emergencies. Nurse Practitioners Yashoda Bhandari,...
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Episode 27: Love Your Heart
When Wally Funk, the 53-year-old Butte College assistant football coach, found himself needing emergency heart surgery, he sought care at Enloe Medical Center. With his wife, Arwen, by his side, he pulled through open-heart surgery. In this episode, we honor American Heart Month as the couple sit...
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Episode 26: Helping Sexual Assault Survivors
With a staff of forensic registered nurses available 24/7, Enloe ensures anyone who is sexually assaulted or abused has access to forensic medical exams. In this episode, host Sharon Martin talks to Jacqueline Winters-Hall, Coordinator of Enloe's Sexual Assault Forensic Examination program, and...
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Episode 25: The Significance of Sleep
A third of adults in the United States reportedly get less than the recommended amount of sleep. A consistent lack of sleep has consequences. Being sleep deprived can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Episode 24: RSV Facts & the Impact on the Community
This year, regions across the United States have seen a significant increase in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, cases. While this respiratory virus typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, RSV can be serious for both infants and older adults. Locally, Enloe Medical Center has seen a…
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Episode 23: Volunteering & Your Health
Volunteering not only helps the community, but it’s also a way to boost your own health and happiness. According to experts, volunteering provides physical, physiological and personal benefits. Host Suzie Lawry-Hall talks to Randy Wonzong, President of the Enloe Volunteers’ Board, Gina Cuneo,...
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Episode 22: Understanding Your Benefits, Part II
Host Suzie Lawry-Hall continues her exploration into health care benefits. Now that she and Lisa Stark, Enloe’s Senior Director of Patient Financial Services, have explained what health benefits are, they go over health care reimbursement. They discuss how insurance companies bill, the resources...
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Episode 21: Understanding Your Benefits, Part I
Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores an aspect of health care that often puzzles folks: their benefits and insurance. Learn what your benefits are exactly, how to know if you’re signing up for the plan you need to access the right health care for your family during open enrollment, why it’s important…
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Episode 20: Losing a Baby
Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores loss as she sits down with Katy Herman, a mom who gave birth to a stillborn baby boy last year. The experience changed her family forever and made them part of a group we don’t often hear about: families who have lost babies due to a miscarriage or stillbirth. It’s…
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Episode 19: Diving Into Dementia
Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores dementia. She sits down with Olivia, whose aging mother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease — a condition that affects 6 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. They discuss the disease and how it’s impacted the family. Neurology specialist…
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Episode 18: Eat, Sleep & Console - Babies Born With Substance Exposure
Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores a new way Enloe Medical Center is caring for substance-exposed newborns. Our Nettleton Mother & Baby Care Center team is incorporating a model called Eat, Sleep & Console to help babies work through withdrawal from substance exposure during pregnancy. With the North...
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Episode 17: Thriving After Bariatric Surgery
Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores the struggle weight loss can be, both physically and mentally, and how one woman overcame it. Chico resident Julie Marquez shares her inspiring story and how she lost 110 pounds after having bariatric surgery. Deron Ludwig, M.D., the Director of Enloe’s Bariatric...
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Enloe Health’s podcast Health Matters aims to make the path to wellness easier. Join host Sergio Sanchez for down-to-earth conversations about various health topics. Enloe Health is located in Chico, CA. Have a story you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected].
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