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HealthTalks NOW
by Baptist Health
HealthTalks NOW is a podcast presented by Baptist Health, bringing you the facts you need to keep you and your family well. We’re committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that is centered on you. Baptist Health is here to help you become a healthier you.
Episodes
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Mental Health with Kyle Morton
We are continuing on with our mini-series Like A Pro. Today, we hear from Kyle Morton, goalkeeper for Louisville City FC. To kick off the conversation, Kyle shares his experiences with mental health and advocates for prioritizing mental wellness. As a professional athlete, Kyle recognizes that...
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Prioritizing Self Care with Gemma Bonner
We are continuing with our mini-series Like A Pro. Today, we hear from Gemma Bonner, a defender for Racing Louisville FC. Gemma has learned firsthand the importance of self-care, recovery and rest. As a professional athlete, these things are critical to maintaining top performance—though they…
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Eat to Win with Tyler Gibson
We’re kicking off a special mini-series of the show! Baptist Health serves as the team physicians for both the men’s and women's professional soccer teams here in Louisville, Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville. We’ll team up with members of each team for this special series we’re calling…
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Digital Health: Making Care Convenient
On today’s episode, we hear from Nick Sarantis, the Director of Digital Health Services for Baptist Health, about the developments in digital health in the eighteen months since he last joined the show. We’ll also hear about what’s still to come as a new normal of hybrid and accessible healthcare...
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Robotic Spine Surgery with John Serak, MD
We are so excited to be back for the third season of the show. Today, we hear from an expert who studies and treats one of the most important structures in the human body: the spine. Neurosurgeon Dr. John Serak provides comprehensive care, diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the…
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Bonus Content | Mind Unwind: Sleep Meditation
The meditation is perfect to prepare your body for restful, restorative sleep. You'll focus on breathing techniques to sync your mind and body and relax as you drift off to sleep. We believe in healthcare for the whole person. At Baptist Health, we focus on the whole person – body, mind, and...
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Preparing for Your Mammogram Appointment
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that in 2021, approximately 30% of all new cancer diagnoses in women will be breast cancer. On average, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States every 2 minutes, and there are an estimated 3.8 million breast cancer...
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COVID-19 Boosters vs. Third Dose: What‘s the Difference?
The language surrounding additional COVID-19 vaccine doses is important. While a booster dose and a third dose sound similar, and are sometimes being used interchangeably, they actually refer to two very different things. In this episode, we're talking with Amy Fabian, clinical pharmacy…
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Planning for the Future: Conversations that Matter
Advance Care Planning is for all adults, regardless of their medical condition. This type of planning prepares you and your loved ones for any future healthcare needs such as an unexpected emergency or accident. So much of life is unpredictable, but one thing we can do is plan ahead to make what…
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Back-to-School Health Tips
With back-to-school routines — and quarantines — in full swing, we connected with Kelcie Cobb, PA-C, a primary care provider and mom of two to discuss many of the concerns hesitant parents have about sending their child to school during a pandemic. She outlines ways parents can protect young...
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What is Long COVID?
Until 2020, the word “pandemic” wasn’t one we heard very often. Fast forward to 2021, and our vocabulary of public health-related buzzwords continues to grow. One term you may have heard in recent months is “long COVID,” also called long-term COVID, post-acute COVID or long-haul COVID-19. The...
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Undiagnosed ADHD in Adults
If you’re an adult on TikTok, you’ve very likely seen the surge of videos about adult ADHD. It’s gone viral and content creators are raising awareness, which is causing people to self-diagnose and wonder if they may be affected. On this episode, we're joined on the phone with Dr. Jonathan Martin,...
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Vaccine Hesitancy Explained
Over the past year many new buzzwords have been added to our everyday vocabulary. One that remains on the forefront today -- vaccine hesitancy. The World Health Organization defines vaccine hesitancy as a “delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services."…
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Taking #Pride In Our Care: LGBTQIA+ Health Equality
The first Pride March was in June 1970, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in NYC. Since then, we’ve made progress, but there is a long way yet to go. In today's episode, we're joined on the phone by Dr. Eli Pendleton, primary care physician with Baptist Health Medical Group at…
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The Importance of Cancer Screenings Post-Pandemic
Adding to the list of things disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many elective medical procedures, including cancer screenings, were primarily put on hold to prioritize urgent needs, focusing on reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 in healthcare settings. Additionally, patients were dissuaded...
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My Why: Vaccine Testimonies from the Frontline
Deciding whether or not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is intensely personal. Hear from frontline healthcare workers as they describe their decision process, recount their experiences, and share important information.
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From Punishment to Privilege: Changing Your Fitness Outlook
Many well-intentioned optimists go into a new year set on living a healthier life. However, research shows even the most heartfelt resolutions go by the wayside way before Valentine’s Day. For American Heart Month, the HealthTalks Now team catches up with Jamie Robertson, a Lexington, Kentucky,...
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Bonus Content | Mind Unwind: Anxiety Meditation
The meditation is perfect for an end of the day wind-down. You'll work on breathing techniques to sync your mind and body and relax, focusing on releasing anxiety and stress. We believe in healthcare for the whole person. At Baptist Health, we focus on the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.…
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COVID-19: A Primary Care Doctor’s Perspective
Your primary care provider is often the first person you call when you’re sick and the physician who helps manage your overall health. During the pandemic, family doctors are pulling double duty, as they strive to strike a balance between providing safe care in-person and virtually. In this...
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Hospital Leader Talks Hope and Healing
According to statistics, Baptist Health Louisville has cared for 10% of Kentucky’s COVID-19 patients, and as president, Larry Gray has led the front lines of care at the hospital. He has seen firsthand the effects the pandemic has had on nurses, physicians and other staff providing direct patient...
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From the Frontline: Your Vaccine Questions Answered
Cases of the novel coronavirus have reached all-time highs in the commonwealth of Kentucky and in southern Indiana during the early weeks of 2021. But with vaccination against COVID-19 underway, health experts are encouraged that hope is on the horizon. For HealthTalks Now’s first show of the new...
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Controlling Your Weight When Life Feels Out of Control
The struggle to maintain a healthy weight is never easy. During a global pandemic, when emotions are high, routines are upended, and the pantry is always open, it can be even more difficult. Paige Quintero, MD, a bariatric surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky, answers HealthTalks Now hosts’ questions...
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Facing 2021 With Hope and Resolve
Turning the page on a new year typically involves making lofty promises for a healthier, more productive year ahead. But in 2020, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of those goals went by the wayside as life as we knew it came to a halt. In this podcast, Krista Moe, PhD, a Lexington...
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COVID-19 CEO Update
A lot has changed since the HealthTalks Now crew last talked with Baptist Health CEO Gerard Colman. As Baptist Health begins administering the first doses of a vaccine against COVID-19, Colman joins Kerri and Kendra to provide an update on the health system’s pandemic response efforts. He…
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COVID-19: Where Are We Now?
In the coming weeks, hospitals in Kentucky and Indiana expect to receive their first doses of a vaccination against COVID-19. While cases of the virus continue to rise, infectious disease specialist David Dougherty, MD, is hopeful the vaccine — combined with antibody treatments and continued...
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Do You Know the Difference Between Seizures and Epilepsy?
According to neurologist Supriya Kohli, MD, epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people of all ages, or approximately 50 million worldwide. While it’s estimated that 70% of those affected could live seizure-free with proper diagnosis and treatment, she says the condition can be hard to pinpoint. In this...
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Ladies, Listen Up!
Women in their 30s and 40s may still look and feel young, but many begin to notice subtle changes in their bodies during these decades. Hosts Kendra and Kerri interview primary care physician Wanda Lowe, MD, for a no-holds-barred discussion about women’s health. They ask: Why can’t I eat a whole...
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Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder and Elbow Pain
In this episode of the HealthTalks NOW podcast, Kendra is joined for a telephone conversation with Dr. Brent Morris, Orthopedic Surgeon at Baptist Health Medical Group Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Morris is an expert in the areas of shoulder and elbow and answered questions to common injuries....
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Radical Acceptance: Youth and Mental Health in 2020
In this episode of the HealthTalks NOW podcast, Kendra and Kerri are joined for a phone conversation by Katelyn Arvin, the lead navigator of the Behavioral Health clinic at Baptist Health Richmond. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this conversation focuses on some ramifications of the...
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Introducing Baptist Health Hardin: A Conversation with Dennis Johnson
As we prepare to welcome Hardin Memorial Hospital (HMH) to the Baptist Health family on September 1, we sat down with Dennis Johnson, President and CEO to learn about the Central Kentucky region.
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What You Should Know About Exercise after Bariatric Surgery
For those who struggle with weight loss, surgery can offer a new, healthier lease on life. Whether you’re considering surgery or have recently recovered, you might be wondering — what’s next? Is it safe to exercise, or can I just watch what I eat? In this podcast, bariatric surgeon Anthony Davis,...
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Is Healthcare Going Digital? The Role of Virtual Care
The COVID-19 global pandemic spurred rapid advancement for telemedicine, breaking down barriers both for healthcare providers and for patients. Since Baptist Health expanded its Virtual Care capabilities, providers have seen more than 125,000 patients remotely. In this “HealthTalks Now” episode,...
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Fact or Fiction? Pregnancy Myths Answered
For new and expectant parents, pregnancy can feel like uncharted territory. Concerns about a healthy pregnancy can lead moms-to-be to wonder: Is it safe to get my hair colored, soak in a hot bath, or go for a run? Can my baby become addicted to caffeine? What foods should I avoid? In this…
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Men‘s Health: Deferred Maintenance (Part 2)
How is taking care of your body like caring for your car? Michael Eli Pendleton, MD, explains in part 2 of a special “HealthTalks Now” podcast focused on men’s health. Dr. Pendleton, a Louisville family physician, describes how “deferred maintenance” can cause health problems for men as they age....
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Men‘s Health: Deferred Maintenance (Part 1)
Statistics show that 60% of men don’t see a doctor regularly, with just 3 of 5 men getting an annual physical exam and 40% seeing a doctor only when they have a serious medical condition. During Men’s Health month, we caught up with Michael Eli Pendleton, MD, a family physician in Baptist Health...
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All About the 4 Most Common Sleep Disorders
Many people feel they don’t get enough ZZZs, but assume seeking help means a sleep study or surgery. While these are viable diagnosis and treatment tools, there are many other ways to help you get a better night’s sleep. In this informative episode, John White, MD, a pulmonologist with Baptist...
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Lung Cancer: The Road to Recovery
Kentucky leads the nation in lung cancer illness and deaths, and Indiana is not far behind. However, when discovered early, the disease is treatable, and patients have a much better prognosis. In this episode, oncology nurse practitioner Tracy Hagan, APRN, stops by between seeing patients to shed...
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HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds - Episode 6
Throughout the pandemic, Baptist Health has explored the healthcare industry’s response to COVID-19 in a special edition podcast. In this sixth and final installment, CEO Gerard Colman calls in to talk about the lessons leaders have learned and the path forward. He provides insight into…
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HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds - Episode 5
CEO Gerard Colman continues the conversation surrounding COVID-19 response and recovery. In this special edition podcast, he reflects on ways the community is supporting Baptist Health — and one other — during the pandemic. He describes the steps hospitals have taken to be prepared in case of a...
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How Does Obesity Contribute to Heart Disease?
According to the CDC, Kentucky ranks among the top 10 in the nation for the highest rates of obesity, and Indiana follows closely behind. This week, Richmond cardiologist Bryon Scott Cook, MD, helps listeners unpack the question, “Does obesity cause heart disease?” He discusses how being…
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HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds - Episode 4
The COVID-19 crisis drew many healthcare services not focused on fighting the virus to a temporary halt. However, Baptist Health is seeing patients and anticipates a return to full operations by the end of June. In CEO Gerard Colman’s latest special edition podcast, he outlines specific measures...
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HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds - Episode 3
This week is National Hospital Week, and Baptist Health CEO Gerard Colman takes time to recognize the healthcare heroes who have stepped up to fight COVID-19. From bedside caregivers to IT experts, he has been inspired by the ways healthcare professionals everywhere have pulled together to put…
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HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds - Episode 2
A number of outpatient healthcare services have been approved to resume in the first phase of the re-opening process, allowing many people to get essential care they’ve had to delay. But re-opening isn’t as easy as flipping a switch. Baptist Health CEO Gerard Colman provides insight into the...
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What Parents Need to Know about COVID-19: Advice from a Pediatrician
With schools closed for the rest of the school year, and sports, activities and playdates cancelled, children and teens are dealing with a great deal of disruption. In this podcast, Paducah pediatrician Jeffrey Mudd, MD, takes questions from a parent regarding some of the concerns she has about...
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HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds - Episode 1
Safe Steps to Restart: How Baptist Health Is Ensuring Safety While Meeting Patient Needs for Healthcare Predictive modeling shows Kentucky and Indiana may have reached an anticipated plateau in coronavirus cases. As a result, leaders have cleared the way for hospitals and outpatient facilities to...
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Taking Care of Yourself During a Crisis
Coping with the upheaval of our daily routine can be stressful any time. Coupling this disruption with uncertainty about the coronavirus creates an even greater trial. Behavioral Health specialist Jacob Bishop, MD, and therapist Amber Coffey, with Baptist Health Corbin, connect with Kerri by…
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Finding a New Normal During the Pandemic
With stay-at-home orders in place across much of the U.S., families, couples and individuals are learning to live a new normal. In a best-case scenario, this means coping with the challenges of remote working, home schooling, and early morning grocery runs. For others, dealing with COVID-19...
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COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Baptist Health Floyd’s Chief Medical Officer, Jayakrishnakamal “Krishna” Konijeti, MD, issued a public service announcement this week. His message was clear: Stay home, southern Indiana. Speaking by phone for this podcast, Dr. Konijeti expands upon this plea to those in the community where he…
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What Even is a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the most common bariatric procedures performed in the U.S. But what does the surgery entail, and is it a safe and effective tool for losing weight? In the second episode of Baptist Health’s inaugural podcast, bariatric surgeon John Oldham Jr., MD, stops by to…
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Vision 2020
We introduce our new podcast by sitting down with Chief Executive Officer Gerard Colman and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Jody Prather, MD. The leaders reflect on the past year and reveal expansion plans for 2020 and beyond.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
HealthTalks NOW is a podcast presented by Baptist Health, bringing you the facts you need to keep you and your family well. We’re committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that is centered on you. Baptist Health is here to help you become a healthier you.
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