Franciscan Health Doc Pod

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Koivuniemi leads a discussion focusing on herniated discs, how they are caused, how they can be prevented, and some of the common treatment options.

Dr. Matthew Surburg leads a discussion focusing on tinnitus, and possible treatment and management options

Is hearing loss a normal part of aging? Learn what causes hearing loss as we get older and ways you can help preserve or treat your hearing for the future.

My cycles are normal, right? - why tracking your periods isn't enough. Physicians explain why the practice of tracking your periods (utilizing a monthly calendar or one of the many apps) does not gather all the relevant information needed to determine if a cycle is healthy.

1 in 250 males will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime. While testicular cancer is not very common, the cancer has increased over the last few decades. The American Cancer Society predicts that there will be 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer in the US in 2023.

Most of us know that many kinds of surgery, including joint and eye surgery, have become same-day procedures, with patients going home within 24 hours. But heart surgery? You may be surprised just how much more quickly you can go home after cardiac procedures these days and the techniques that have shortened hospital stays, quickened patient recovery and even reduced the amount of pain medication...

Gynecologic cancer is a complex topic with several subtypes. Today we’ll be talking about the three most common types of gynecologic cancer – cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. These three types of cancer often have similar symptoms, which can sometimes be confused or misdiagnosed as menstrual problems. Being aware of the symptoms, your normal body function, and having regular gynecologist...

Ovarian cysts are common in women, and often harmless. But when going unchecked, they can cause pain and discomfort, or worse, they may be cancerous. Learn about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cysts, and when you should seek treatment with a specialist.

If you have acute, sports related injuries that don’t resolve with rest, reach out to Franciscan Health’s team of sports medicine specialists. We can help determine a course of care that will get you back to enjoying the activities you love.  For more information or to request an appointment

If you have lingering knee pain that doesn’t resolve with rest, reach out to Franciscan Health’s team of orthopedic specialists. We can help determine a course of care that will get you back to enjoying the activities you love.  For more information or to request an appointment

In this episode, listen as Mary Grace Dy, PT, leads a discussion on dizziness and vertigo, and what signs to look for that may be warnings of a more serious condition or issue.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but medical technology and treatments are advancing. Earlier detection is possible and provides better lung cancer outcomes. Franciscan Health radiation oncologist Cory Hogue, MD, shares what you need to know about lung cancer, diagnosis and treatment options.

In this episode, listen as Dr. Michael Hancock will discuss thyroid cancer, how it differs from other types of cancers, and some of the early signs you should look for.

Improving chronic lung diseases, like COPD, by adding Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Understanding a complete picture of a person's life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services with a healing orientation.

In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Maria Bajuyo, a board-certified family physician and addiction medicine specialist. She will discuss the value of counseling when treating substance use and addiction.

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Michael Mooney, a board-certified specialist and the director of the Aspire program. He will discuss the benefits of quitting, and how Aspire program at Franciscan Health may help.

Don’t wait for the “perfect moment” to ask about suicide; that moment will never come. Ask anyway. Because suicide is too important to keep secret. Franciscan Health QPR and mental health first aid instructor Tina Hoffman shares how to start the conversation about suicide.

Talking to a person who has lost a loved one to suicide presents challenges beyond the discomfort we commonly feel in the presence of grief. Franciscan Health offers helpful tips to help you navigate conversations with suicide loss survivors in a kind, thoughtful, and responsible way.

What is the criteria for weight loss surgery; what is the recovery immediately after surgery and then the months following.

Dr. Betsy Rosiek leads a a discussion on mood disorders, including how they are diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Jaime Ranieri leads a in depth discussion on breast surgery.

Dr. Timothy Snyder leads a discussion on antibiotics, and the tips and safety practices parents should use when giving to children.

You do not have to live with pain or leakage during pregnancy.  Therapy can help with issues that occur during pregnancy, low back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, education on positioning and reducing tearing and prolapse during labor.  Therapy after pregnancy is important to address continued problems with pain, incontinence, c-section scars, return to sex if painful, diastasis rectus, or prolap...

Sensory and motor development is the gradual process by which a child mentally grows, and gains use and coordination of the large muscles of the legs, trunk, and arms, and the smaller muscles of the hands. A baby begins to experience new awareness through sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing.