The Doctor Will Hear You Now

What do you need to know about insulin resistance, diabetes and weight management? Brooke Kanigoswki , RDN , registered dietitian at Our Lady of the Angels Health, un pa cks the complexities in this episode.     Key Moments:   How Insulin Resistance Impacts Blood Sugar – 4:19   Unpacking the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes – 5:59   What Makes Someone Prone to Insulin Resistance? – 7...

Bariatric surgery is a viable option for patients struggling with morbid obesity and associated medical conditions.   Aimee Hymel, MD , Board Certified and Fellowship-trained bariatric and general surgery specialis t with Our Lady of Lourdes Health , discusses the various aspects of bariatric surgery and its impact on patients' health in this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now .   Dr. Hymel s...

Weight loss is a personal journey that requires consistency, discipline and a commitment to lifestyle changes.   In this podcast episode, Stephanie Bostic, APRN, FNP-BC , nurse practitioner and bariatric program coordinator at St. Dominic's Weight Loss Solutions Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, joins us to discuss weight management and medication options for patients. Bostic explains the different...

Primary care is personal. Dr. Harry Hawthorne, a Board Certified family medicine physician who provides primary care with St. Francis Medical Group , discusses the importance of primary care and the role of family medicine in healthcare . He emphasizes the value of building relationships with patients and the ability to provide comprehensive care for individuals of all ages.    Dr. Hawthorne also...

Primary care is personal. In this conversation, Katie Doggett, NP , primary care provider with Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group, discusses the importance of primary care and the role of a primary care provider (PCP) in managing and preventing illnesses.   Doggett provides primary care for patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group Family Medicine at Sunset, Louisiana, near where she grew u...

Primary care is personal. Lauren Barfield, MD , a primary care provider with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, discusses the importance of primary care and building a relationship with a primary care provider. She explains the differences between primary care specialties such as internal medicine and family practice.   Dr. Barfield emphasizes the role of primary care in preventive care and the...

Healthcare can be hard. As one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the Gulf South , we know all too well the questions that come up with your doctors' visits. Finding a doctor who will truly hear you and help you answer your health concerns should be the easiest thing on your to-do list. That's why we've made a promise to be the health system that listens, the one to sit beside you,...

It's more than a sponsorship, it's an innovative partnership designed to produce improved health data that could impact all of our lives. What is this relationship? It's the recently announced collaboration between Our Lady of the Lake and LSU Athletics . On this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now , we speak with Catherine "Katie" Smith O'Neal, MD about this historic partnership with LSU and...

It's a tough pill to swallow— heart disease is the number one killer of Americans (and in fact is the leading cause of death for people worldwide.) This is why understanding how the heart works and what we all can do to maintain a healthy heart are such important topics. Safi Haq, MD , cardiothoracic surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Health , joins us on this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now...

Sepsis is the number one killer of people presenting in hospital emergency departments. Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to a serious infection, attacking more than just the infection itself and damaging tissue and vital organs. Sepsis is particularly troublesome as it may go overlooked as an emergency room team works to address the original cause of why a person came into the emerg...

Most of us don't want to dwell on death—thinking about our loved ones passing away or the end of our own lives—even though we are aware it's part of life. But when it comes to our or our loved ones' medical decisions at the end of our lives, it's good to have wise and caring counsel to help us understand our situation and our options.  Mary C. Raven, MD , is Board Certified in both internal medici...

Our health system is proud to be a part of the legacy of Catholic healthcare throughout our region, but what does that look like in our everyday care of patients and our mission? Social determinants of health is a phrase growing in popularity that captures the factors—often unseen or taken for granted—that can impact the success of health outcomes for a person. If someone is more vulnerable—experi...

Sure, no one looks forward to a colonoscopy , but this effective and important screening is far easier to deal with than colon cancer. This is the overall message of Kelly Finan, MD, and Asif Talukder, MD , Board Certified colon and rectal surgeons with Our Lady of the Lake Health. On this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now , Dr. Finan and Dr. Talukder share why they are passionate about the...

It might make you a bit squeamish or you may want to avoid the topic, but colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Colon and rectal surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Health Matthew Boudreaux, MD knows most people would rather talk about something other than colorectal issues, but that's exactly why he's joining us on The Doctor...

Miraculous. Our guest today had a stroke when she was only 36 years old. Lauren and Jeremy Pogue share their powerful story of surviving a stroke , and what it's like to receive treatment at a comprehensive stroke center. On our last episode, we met Ruth K. Fredricks, MD , a neurologist and neuro-oncologist who is co-medical director of St. Dominic Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center and Amber...

BE FAST: Know the Signs, Understand the Treatments Stroke  is a leading cause of death in Mississippi and Louisiana, but strides have been made to reduce the impact of stroke in patients and prevent stroke in those at risk. Ruth K. Fredricks, MD is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist who is co-medical director of St. Dominic Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center; Amber Herron is the center's progr...

Meet Karroll Payne, MD, OBGYN Social media is rife with claims, clips and memes about women's health and how to "balance" hormones among other pertinent issues. How can women listen to their bodies, get the best care they can and build a relationship with a physician who will really listen? Karroll Payne, MD , is an OBGYN at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, Louisiana . She joins hosts...

Listening is a cornerstone of building trust in any relationship, and it's no different when visiting your doctor's office. How can you know that your primary care provider is listening and hearing you during your visits? Mary Kathryn Edwards, NP , joins hosts Ben and Lexi on The Doctor Will Hear You Now to talk about listening and communication overall in the setting of a medical visit. Our healt...

Healthcare can be hard. As one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the Gulf South , we know all too well the questions that come up with your doctors' visits. Finding a doctor who will truly hear you and help you answer your health concerns should be the easiest thing on your to-do list. That's why we've made a promise to be the health system that listens, the one to sit beside you,...