Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center

Today, we're sitting down with Dr. Lauren Buehler , a board certified endocrinologist, to discuss all things hormones. Dr. Buehler debunks the concept of "balancing" our hormones, explains common thyroid conditions and how to spot them, answers questions about cortisol management (a hot topic online), discusses PCOS and how hormone dysfunction can lead to diabetes, and offers advice...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Bennett Haskin Teal , Family Medicine Physician at CMC Primary Care - Creel Street and core faculty member of our Family Medicine Residency program. As head of the wellness committee, Dr. Teal shares valuable insights on: Work-life balance for busy professionals Recognizing and preventing burnout Simple yet effective wellness strategies Click HERE to...

Welcome back to Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center! Today on the podcast we are checking in with Harley Shelley from the CMC Foundation . We’ll take a look at this year so far from the lens of our foundation and discuss what we can look forward to in the coming months! Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@conwaymed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠conwaymed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebo...

Today we are exploring a topic that affects us all, yet one we often shy away from discussing - end-of-life care.  Our is Treena Thibodeau, Executive Director of CMC Embrace Hospice, for an eye-opening conversation about the realities of hospice care. We'll dispel common myths, explore the profound impact of this work, and discover why early discussions about end-of-life care are so crucial. F...

Meet Dr. Brooke Hager , DO, a recent addition to CMC Primary Care Postal Way . In this episode, Dr. Hager shares her journey, including some challenges she faced starting out in her medical career. Learn why she's passionate about empowering patients to advocate for their own health and how her experiences shape her approach to patient care. Discover why Dr. Hager's message for everyone li...

This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Marina Li of CMC Dermatology. In this episode, Dr. Li is answering some of the most frequently asked skincare questions. We go over topics like: Acne scarring Rosacea Red light therapy Microneedling Anti-aging Pimple and blackhead removal Click here to visit CMC Dermatology online. Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. David Beck with CMC Orthopaedics . Dr. Beck is fellowship trained in foot and ankle and board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In this conversation, we get to know Dr. Beck and how his time as a college athlete led him to pursue orthopedic medicine and how it influences his practice today. However, his path to become...

"Obesity is a chronic disease, and while there is no cure, we do have ways to treat it." Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid, MD, FACS, joins us today on Happier Healthier for a discussion on medical weight loss. In this episode, Dr. Nuwayhid breaks down GLP-1 medications and their use for diabetes and weight loss. He explains the importance of treating obesity as a disease and how weight loss treatment...

Join us for part one of a two-part conversation with CMC Dermatology 's Dr. Marina Li ! We talk about her background, jumpstarting CMC Dermatology with her husband - Dr. Gilamberti and how the clinic has evolved over the past couple years. She talks about the high rates of skin cancer in our area as well as treatment options available at CMC Dermatology including Mohs surgery. We hope you enjo...

Adam Cathrall, CMC’s Employee Wellness Coordinator is on the podcast today to talk about the latest wellness initiatives we’ve got going on plus something SUPER exciting coming up in the next few weeks. To sign up early or find out about how you can volunteer for CMC Olympics on July 12th, email Adam. Cathrall@cmc-sc.com . Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@conwaymed...

Today we are chatting with Dr. Desmond Ponder, one of our newly graduated family medicine residents who will be staying with CMC as a family medicine physician! It's always exciting to get the perspective of someone who has gone through our residency program and chosen to make CMC their professional home. Dr. Ponder shares his path into medicine, his experiences in our family medicine residenc...

Join us today for a previously aired episode of Happier Healthier with Dr. Najla Itani, Medical Director of The Godwin Healing Center (formerly called the CMC Cancer Center). On top of being The Godwin Healing Center’s Medical Director, Dr. Itani is also an Oncologist and Hematologist. She started here about five years ago, before the Cancer Center really existed and was able to kickstart this ser...

Today I'm joined by Sandy Espinal, a Customer Experience Coordinator here at CMC. Sandy plays a vital role in ensuring our patients and their families have the best possible experience while receiving care at our facilities. She'll highlight some key practices that can make a big difference, as well as common obstacles people face when seeking healthcare and how to overcome them. Of course...

*Editors Note: 08:50 Dr. Bandres was referring to fungal infections in the Ohio/Mississippi region rather than tick borne illnesses.* Joining us today is Dr. Veronica Bandres, an infectious disease specialist at CMC. Dr. Bandres has the unique distinction of starting the infectious disease specialty program here at CMC after completing her fellowship training during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our c...

This week on Happier Healthier we are sitting down with Edwinna Spencer, CMC Healthreach Diabetes Educator! After she retired as a full time nurse, Edwinna started working as a PRN who specializes in educating people about diabetes. She is one of the leaders of CMC’s Diabetes Support group which holds monthly meetings to empower individuals with diabetes to manage the disease and how it affects yo...

Our guest today is Dr. Donald Morando, the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Conway Medical Center. We'll dive into the residency curriculum, discuss what makes the clinical experience distinctive for residents in our program, and get a glimpse into the typical weekly schedule. Dr. Morando helps us understand how this program ensures residents gain vital exposure acr...

Welcome back to Happier Healthier thanks for joining us today for a conversation with Suzana Mook, AS ARDMS AB OB GYN-RVT VT, Registered Vascular Technologist with CMC Surgical Associates ! Suzana works hand in hand with Dr. Sasser to help patients improve and manage their vascular health . In this episode we get to take a look at the unique role Suzana plays in our hospital as a registered vascul...

Dr. Erica Umpierrez is a fellowship trained hand and upper extremity surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the arm, including fractures, arthritis, tendon disorders, sports injuries, and nerve compression or damage.  In this episode we talk about common hand and upper extremity conditions like arthritis, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel and tendonitis and what to do about them. We also get perso...

Today's guest is Danielle Houston, Director of the Medical, Surgical, and Acute Rehab Unit at CMC. In this episode, we chat about the challenges and rewards of overseeing three units, navigating different communication skills, worklife balance, her advice for new and veteran nurses and motherhood.  Sign up to sponsor the 30th annual Golf Classic: https://www.cmcfoundationsc.com/events/golf-cla...

Welcome back to Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center . This week’s guest is Jessica Armenta, she serves as the Language Services Coordinator, where she ensures effective communication between our healthcare providers and LEP patients. She is also our in-house Spanish interpreter. Jessica plays a vital role in promoting equitable and patient-centered care. Click here to register for the CMC...

Welcome back! In this episode of Happier Healthier, we sit down with Dr. Jason Sharp of CMC Sports Medicine to talk about treating athletes and sports-related injuries, his sports medicine fellowship and more. To learn more about the CMC Sports Medicine Fellowship, click here. Interested in participating? Email Jason. Sharp@cmc-sc.com . Talking Points: (02:45) Taking time to slow down (03:30) Grow...

Welcome to another weekly episode! Today's guest is Dr. Alicia Sanderson with CMC Ear Nose and Throat . Dr. Sanderson is a double board-certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon. She is also a former Navy Captain and Otolaryngology consultant to the White House in 2013. In 2017, she was named White House Consultant of the year. You will hear more about her backgr...

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Happier Healthier podcast. Today's guest is Dr. Farayi Mbuvah from CMC Pain Management. In this episode, Dr. Mbuvah shares his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe to becoming a trailblazer in non-opioid pain treatment methods here in the United States. His passion for providing comprehensive, holistic chronic pain care that...

In this episode of Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center, we welcome Morgan McGrane, a physical therapist and yoga instructor at CMC. Morgan shares her inspiring journey of overcoming Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, which led her to discover her passion for physical therapy and yoga. Register here for the third annual CMC Tennis Classic. Talking Points: Morgan's childhood in Pennsylvania...

Welcome to another episode of Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center. Today, we are sitting down with Courtney Fuller, registered dietitian and clinical nutrition manager with CMC Nutrition . If you are looking to eat healthier, and feel overwhelmed by all the varying opinions about health and wellness, this is the episode for you. Courtney explains some of the biggest nutrition myths she re...