Better Health Podcast

Physical pain may benefit from the McKenzie Method physical therapy. Vincent DiGiovanna, physical therapist at Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Services, discusses this treatment method.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is commonly seen in the winter. Dr, Lucretia Carter, pediatrician at Tidelands Health, discusses RSV.

'A Walk in the Garden' is a prescription walking program for patients. Dr. James Turek discusses this initiative. To learn more about A Walk in the Garden click here:  https://www. tidelandshealth.org/a-walk-in- the-garden/

Tidelands Health Medical Park at The Market Common provides greater opportunity to service the community. Gayle Resetar, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, discusses this new facility and the care it will provide to the growing population in this area.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common conditions prompting women to visit the gynecologist. Dr. Monica Selander, obstetrician and gynecologist, discusses normal bleeding and when to visit your doctor.

Skin cancer is of particular concern for folks who enjoy coastal living and spending time engaged in outdoor activities. Dr. William Jackson Epperson details how to prevent and detect skin cancer.

Suicide has been in the news lately. Learn the warning signs and what to do if you think someone may be at risk. Heather Partridge, a behavioral health consultant, shares what to watch for and how to help.

Every woman will experience menopause at some point in their life. Unfortunately, menopause can come with unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms of vaginal dryness. This is due to the decreased levels of estrogen and can also cause itchiness, irritation and pain during sex. Gayle Richmond, MD, discusses vaginal dryness due to menopause, and treatment options available at Tidelands Health.

Do you know what it means to eat healthy? Jamie Kandora, Tidelands Health clinical nutrition manager discusses the importance of a balanced diet, and how easy it is to eat healthy and enjoy the foods you eat!

Diagnosing colon cancer early increases the likelihood of a good outcome. To examine, diagnose and treat a problem in your colon – or large intestine – your physician at Tidelands Health may use a colonoscopy. Dr. Christopher Bach, Tidelands Health gastroenterologist, joins the show to discuss the importance of a screening colonoscopy to prevent cancer, the latest guidelines and how a colonoscopy...

The practice of using herbal supplements dates back thousands of years. Today, there is a renewal in the use of herbal supplements among American consumers. However, herbal supplements are not for everyone. Herbal supplements are considered by the FDA to be foods, not drugs, and therefore are not subject to the same testing, manufacturing, and labeling standards and regulations as drugs. Do not se...

You may not realize how much your hands do until you have trouble using them. Hand pain can limit many daily activities and affect your quality of life. If you work at a computer or other similar field, hand issues might even affect your work. In this segment, Dr. Jesse T. Lewis discusses how, if hand pain interferes with your daily life, it might be time to consider a visit to a hand surgeon.

If you are living with chronic pain, you might want to consider dry needling therapy. Dry needling is a physical therapy intervention used to target muscle banding or knots, and to treat many types of pain. Listen as Kristin Dorio, PT discusses how dry needling works, and how it can possibly alleviate pain in many areas and restore your function for a better quality of life.

After an injury, illness or surgery to your neck or back, a rehabilitation program helps restore you to the best possible function. At Tidelands Health, you’ll find our region’s widest range of rehabilitation services and gain access to many health care experts in more than a dozen locations. We’re united in helping you get back to your work, home and recreational activities as soon as possible. I...

According to the National Council on Aging, one in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Balance disorders can strike at any age, but are most common as you get older.  In this segment, Sandra Fox a Tidelands Health physical therapist, joins the show to discuss balance and fall prevention and how helping an aging...

According to the American Lung Association, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease is increasingly common, affecting millions of Americans, and is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. In this segment, Dr. Desm...

According to the Center for Connected Health Policy, Telehealth is a collection of means or methods for enhancing health care, public health, and health education delivery and support using telecommnications technologies. Virtual visits via phone, video, computer/web, mobile app, or text with health care providers have grown in popularity of the years due to the comfort and convenience of being ab...

Medications can relieve symptoms of your condition and improve your quality of life. At Tidelands Health, you’ll benefit from pharmacists who help you get the right dose of the correct medication at the proper time. When you're prescribed medication it's important to follow instructions carefully. If medications are taken improperly, it can cause some some serious issues. What are some ways to avo...

Outpatient rehabilitation can help patients recover from injury or illness. Tidelands NextStep Rehabilitation Services offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy customized to each patient's individual needs. Speech therapy can help you or a loved one recover from illness or injury.  In this segment,  Luann Mezzatesta, Tidelands Health speech therapist, explains that the goal...

There are few things more precious than good health. At every stage of life, better health begins here. Vaccine-preventable diseases can cause significant illness, hospitalization, pain, disability, and death in the United States, particularly when it comes to older adults. Listen as Grady Adkins, MD explains the importance of getting your adult immunization.

Being independent and able to drive is an important part of your well being, but after a illness or injury you might find it difficult to get back behind the wheel. Driver rehab specialist Ian McClure talks today about Tidelands NextStep program and the goal of getting patients back on the road safely.

If your back or neck aches, you're not alone. Spinal pain distracts millions of Americans from the joys of everyday life. Turn to Tidelands Health for relief, so you can focus on your family, work and hobbies again. Listen in as Nick McClary, physical therapist and clinical services manager at Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness, explains that the goal of back and neck rehabilitati...

A hand injury can dramatically impact quality of life. Even routine tasks such as brushing your teeth or writing a note can become difficult, if not impossible. Tidelands NextStep Hand Therapy Center is staffed by certified hand therapists who can help patients who have suffered a hand injury or illness regain functionality and learn adaptive skills to achieve independence with activities. Carrie...

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. Dr. James Principe is here to explain that at Tidelands Health you can be assured of great in hospital care from their many qualified hospitalists.

Do you stumble in the morning from pain in your foot? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It can be incredibly painful and affect the quality of your life. When your bones, joints or muscles hurt, you...