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Kelsey Schiltz I am a licensed independent mental health practitioner and certified master social worker (LICSW for short!). I received my B.S. in psychology from Emporia State University, where I was a collegiate basketball player. After working in the field for two years, I returned to the classroom and earned my master's in social work from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. I have worked in a variety of settings, including a children and family therapist at a local non-profit, and served as a school social worker for LPS before opening my private practice. Currently, I work with individual clients including older teens, college-aged students, and adults. I am a Christian counselor, and I am trained in EMDR therapy and Ego State therapy. Continuing education is an important aspect of my growth as a clinician, and I enjoy integrating this into my practice.   https://www.hamiltonelements.com/kelseyschiltz ​ ​​ ​ “This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency number or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.”  

The Checkup That Saved My Life: A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Story   In this powerful episode of Go Ask A Nurse, host AnnaMarie, RN-MSN, sits down with Lincoln, Nebraska native, motivational speaker, and cancer survivor Aaron Davis to discuss his personal journey through prostate cancer—from the first warning signs to diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately remission.   Aaron shares how a routine health concern turned into a life-changing moment that many men face but few openly talk about. Through honesty, humor, and resilience, he explains how maintaining a positive mindset and strong attitude helped him navigate one of the most challenging seasons of his life.   Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, yet many delay screenings or ignore symptoms due to fear, stigma, or lack of awareness. In this episode, we break down why early detection matters, what men should watch for, and how a simple blood test could save a life.   Together, AnnaMarie and Aaron discuss: • The early symptoms and warning signs of prostate cancer • The importance of PSA screenings and regular check-ups • What it feels like to hear the words “You have cancer” • The emotional and mental side of a cancer diagnosis • Treatment, recovery, and life after remission • Why men must take ownership of their health • How attitude, faith, and support systems can impact healing   Aaron’s mission today is simple: encourage men to take their health seriously and not wait until it’s too late. His story is not just about cancer—it’s about courage, perspective, and the power of a positive attitude.   Whether you are a man approaching screening age, someone supporting a loved one through cancer, or simply looking to learn more about men’s health, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical information that could help save lives.   At Go Ask A Nurse, we believe education empowers patients and families to make informed health decisions. Because when it comes to your health — asking questions can save your life.  

Hospice is not a last-minute decision - it's a gift of comfort. Join Tara and me as we talk about the questions families are afraid to ask. 

Colin McCallin started his career working at the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.  Over 6 years, he prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges, including first-degree murder cases. After leaving the DA’s office for private practice in 2008, he has handled hundreds of cases in both the civil and criminal arenas. Colin is licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, of which he is a proud native, and is also admitted to practice law in the United States Federal court system. He believes that every person is entitled to a second chance and a fresh start and will work hard to help his clients achieve their goals.  Colin’s legal analysis and work have been featured in the Denver Post, 9News, Westword, Fox 31, CBS 4, and the San Francisco Chronicle.  He hosts the podcast “Is This Legal” with his law partner Russell Hebets.  He spends his spare time with his family and enjoys skiing and cycling in the mountains of Colorado.      

Stefanie Leyden was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. She obtained her BSN from Union College in 2002 and worked at Bryan Hospital in the ER and ICU for over 11 years. During that time, she completed a Master's in Forensics at Wesleyan University in 2007. She became certified as a sexual assault nurse examiner and worked closely with law enforcement and advocacy agencies for victims of assault. She continues some medicolegal work with attorneys as a consultant on malpractice cases today. After leaving the hospital she spent 6 years doing hospice care in both Lincoln and Omaha. In 2019, she completed a Master's of Nursing from Purdue University Global, where she has taught since 2016. Since then, she has been working as a board-certified family nurse practitioner in pain management, psychiatric mental health, urgent care, and aesthetics with a special focus on PRP rejuvenation, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, autoimmune disorders, and weight loss. In February of 2022, she completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Stefanie is married with 2 children and a beloved dog. Stefanie and Daniel have recently become foster parents, and when she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Dr. Linda Hardy, PhD, MSN, BSN, CNE, CTN-A, is a highly respected nurse educator and leader with 49 years of nursing experience. She began her career after earning her nursing diploma from Bryan School of Nursing in 1976 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2001) and a Master of Science in Nursing (2003) from Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2009, she achieved national recognition as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing and earned the Certified Transcultural Nurse-Advanced (CTN-A) credential from the Transcultural Nursing Society. Dr. Hardy later earned her PhD in Nursing Education, along with a Graduate Certificate in Transcultural Nursing, from the University of Northern Colorado in 2011. Her diverse clinical background includes service as a staff nurse in rural hospitals, home health, long-term care, labor and delivery, and leadership roles as a Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Director, and Director of Nursing. In 2004, Dr. Hardy transitioned into academia as a full-time nursing faculty member at Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU). From 2012 to 2018, she served as Director of Nursing Programs, where she provided visionary leadership to establish NWU’s pre-licensure BSN program, graduating its inaugural class in May 2018. She later coordinated the MSN program from 2018 until her retirement from full-time teaching in 2020. A dedicated advocate for the profession, Dr. Hardy has been an active member of the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) for more than 20 years. She has served in numerous leadership roles, including Vice President (2018–2020), President-Elect (2021–2022), and President (2022–2025), and will assume the role of Immediate Past President in October 2025. Her contributions to nursing education were recognized in 2016 when she received the NNA Outstanding Nurse Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Hardy is also a member of the Transcultural Nursing Society and Sigma Theta Tau International’s Nu Rho-at-Large Chapter, where she has held multiple leadership positions, including Chapter President (2011–2013) and Treasurer (2020–2022). She continues to contribute to the profession through research, mentorship, and service on various committees.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fAa20I1V6n0pjWBs1BbFY?si=k9ckjb2GQ7eoqUMvyAQHLA   Produced/Edited by ACG Creations        

"Dr. Cuaron is a radiation oncologist who cares for people with gastrointestinal, breast, brain, spinal tumors, and rectal cancer. He sees patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack on Long Island in New York. He also serves as the Lead Service Chief of the regional network at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Dr. Cuaron has the privilege of overseeing the regional network operations and working to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care at every MSK location. Treating cancer is a team effort —He states, " I never work in a vacuum. I partner with my colleagues in medical and surgical oncology, radiology, and pathology to make a diagnosis and develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient. Most patients are curious about who is on their care team, how we work together, and what our treatment strategy will be." During initial consultations and subsequent visits, his team works to make sure that patients are well informed of all these aspects of their care. It is very empowering for people to see the blueprint and be a part of the team. Patients also want to know about radiation therapy — what it is, how it works, and what it will feel like. The radiation we use to treat cancer is very different and much safer than what people may have seen or heard about in popular culture. A large part of his initial consultation with patients outlines the specifics of radiation therapy. It allows them to become familiar with treatment and side effects, so they know what to expect before treatment starts.   "Like many families, mine has been impacted by cancer. My personal experiences lead me to understand that doctor-patient relationships are critical to providing excellent care for patients. To that end, I hope my patients feel informed and confident about their care. I also hope they feel they have a guide they can turn to during a time that can be confusing, frustrating, and frightening."

Dr. Steve Gogela is a leading neurosurgeon and third-generation physician carrying forward a proud family tradition that began with his grandfather, Dr. Louis Gogela, Sr., in 1950. Dr. Steve Gogela graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Louis University, earned his medical degree with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Cincinnati. He specializes in spine surgery, brain surgery, and peripheral nerve procedures

Dr. Dunder is board-certified in hematology and oncology. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his undergraduate degree and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He did his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina.  Dr. Dunder is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Nebraska Medical Association, the Lancaster County Medical Society, and is an affiliate member of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. His other professional activities include being an investigator with the Nebraska Lymphoma Study Group, an investigator with the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, and the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group, and he was the past medical director at the Nebraska Community Blood Bank. Cancer Partners of Nebraska (402) 420-7000

Dr. Gregory A. Buford is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and is a nationally recognized expert on minimally invasive facial rejuvenation as well as both primary and secondary breast enhancement. He has personally performed over 6000 procedures with a variety of liquid face-lift products and is recognized by Allergan as a Diamond Provider, signifying that he is ranked among the TOP 1% of BOTOX ® injectors in the nation. In addition, he is a nationally recognized Master trainer for the Allergan Facial Portfolio (Juvederm / Voluma / Vollure / Volbella / BOTOX/ Latisse) and trains other medical practitioners in advanced injection techniques. He is also a nationally recognized Luminary for ThermiRF. Dr. Buford has been consistently recognized in the media for his Plastic Surgery expertise and has participated with resources including Vogue, E Online, ABC News, FOX News, eMedicine, and many others. In addition, he was selected twice as a finalist in the Denver Business Journal “Champions of Healthcare” for his charitable contributions to Denver Non-Profit organizations, he is also an alumni member of the Denver Active 20/30 Organization. Dr Buford is honored to participate as an Advisory Board Member for several companies including Fruit Street, Monj, and Nutrylink and is an active presenter/consultant/trainer at a number of medical meetings across the world. Dr. Buford is the author of “Beauty and the Business” which was published in January 2010. The book has been used across the country by various organizations to train medical professionals in the creation and maintenance of a patient-centric aesthetic practice. He is also the author of “Eat, Drink, Heal: The Art and Science of Surgical Nutrition” which was released in October 2016 and has since received acclaim from both medical professionals as well as patients from around the world. Gregory A. Buford, M.D. received his medical degree from Georgetown University School and Medicine and completed residencies in both General Surgery as well as Plastic & amp; Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. From there, he obtained additional training in Cosmetic Surgery through the esteemed Baker-Stuzin-Baker Fellowship. In addition, he completed the A4M Anti-Aging/Restorative Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Buford has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2024. This award is a recognition that only goes to the top 7% of all US board-certified physicians. Dr. Buford is proud to have won this award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. https://beautybybuford.com Denver, CO 720-924-9660

Dr. Seema Patel, MD, MPH is a board-certified family physician with over thirty years of clinical experience.  She obtained her medical degree from The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, and her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan.  She is a certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). She has worked as an integrative physician for over ten years in Philadelphia before transitioning to The Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, where she worked for more than 7 years.  She opened her own practice, Healing Family Functional Medicine, two years ago. She speaks locally, regionally, and nationally about functional and integrative medicine. With her extensive education and experience, Dr. Patel provides patient-centered care focused on the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence each individual’s health. Her compassionate approach and dedication to healing empowers patients to take control of their health and live vibrant, fulfilling lives. Dr. Seema Patel Healing Family Functional Medicine 216-440-5559 Pepper Pike, OH IG @seemampatelmdmph

Joshua Bailey completed his MPT and DPT degrees at Shenandoah University. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Board Certified Pediatrist, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia, a 17-site orthopedic physical therapy center, is based in Central Virginia, where he practices managing foot and ankle cases. He is an invited speaker or adjunct faculty member at several physical therapy schools, as well as a contributor to a Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Dr. Bailey provides clinical education courses on foot and ankle topics internationally. Josh is the Chair of Value-Based Care and a member of the Payment and Policy Committee for APTA-Private Practice. He volunteers as an Advisory Board member for 4 Virginia-based PT schools. Additionally, Dr. Bailey is a Principal owner and co-founder of the Physical Therapy Management Group of Virginia, where he provides Physical Therapy management and consulting services. https://racva.com/ Central Virginia Area

Betsy DeGrandi, an experienced and deeply compassionate acupuncturist who specializes in blending Eastern and Western acupuncture techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for her patients. Betsy trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific College in San Diego and completed advanced studies in Motor Point Acupuncture and Sports Medicine through the University of California, San Diego. Over her 25-year career working in hospitals, clinics, and with veterans, Betsy has developed a unique dual approach that allows her to effectively support cancer patients during chemotherapy and radiation, manage acute and chronic pain, help with autoimmune conditions, and address mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Bryan Medical Center Spa: 402-481-7973 Lincoln, NE

Angela Manzitto, PA, has over 20 years of experience in health care. After many years in family practice, she became passionate about preventive medicine. She grew frustrated with the traditional Western model that focuses on treating symptoms with medications rather than addressing the root cause of illness. She believes true health begins with what we put into our bodies, and that healing requires a multifaceted approach—one that incorporates diet, exercise, mindset, and the powerful principles of the law of attraction. Her mission is to empower people to live vibrant, healthy lives, free from disease, and to experience every day to the fullest. She believes everyone deserves to feel good, thrive, and enjoy a long life of great quality.

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