Health Matters: Getting Real About Wellness

Here in the North State, temperatures often reach triple digits. Family outings in the great outdoors can pose a threat when it’s hot.  Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Listen as Enloe’s Director of Emergency Medical Services and Chief Flight Nurse Jenny Humphries discusses...

For 38 years, Enloe’s air ambulance program, FlightCare, has been serving the North State community. Year after year, the program keeps getting busier with a higher volume of patients from 911 calls to inter-hospital transports.  Hear from Jenny Humphries, Enloe Director of EMS and Chief Flight Nurse, about why this program is essential for our region and how it benefits the community.

Venomous rattlesnakes can be hiding within Butte County’s rugged terrain. Though the odds of being bitten by one are fairly low, it’s still a possibility and a safety concern.  Nick Brandehoff, M.D., of Enloe’s Emergency Department, shares valuable information about how to stay safe from these slithery creatures and what to do if you get bitten. Dr. Brandehoff will also share insight on his work w...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million men in the U.S. High blood pressure, diabetes and smoking can contribute to it. If you suffer from ED, break the silence. More than 90% of cases are treatable. Host Daniela Contreras and Urologist Patrick Scarborough, M.D., from Enloe Urology Services discusses ED and prostate enlargement in honor of Men’s Health Month.

Oralia Martinez, a 66-year-old mother from Orland, never imagined she’d be a stroke survivor. Oralia and her daughter Silvia share their story about how stroke affected their family.  Joel Rothfeld, M.D., a neurologist with Enloe Medical Center, joins the conversation to share insight on the risk factors of stroke and how to stay healthy.

Mental Health conditions are common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 25 adults live with a serious mental health illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression.  Ahmed Abouesh, M.D., Medical Director of Enloe Behavior Health, discusses the importance of mental health and the resources available. 

When a member of the Butte Sailing Club suddenly suffered a heart attack on the dock at the Forebay in Oroville, it took a miraculous effort from a group of bystanders to save his life.  Among those bystanders was Amy Yurus, a nurse in Enloe’s Emergency Department and a member of the Butte Sailing Club. Yurus took charge that day, acting immediately to perform CPR and administer an automated exter...

Every year more than 3 million people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020 more than 36,000 deaths were caused by falls among people 65 years or older. Learn about your fall risk and how to prevent fall injuries from Erin Parsley, Emergency Department Charge Nurse and Kayla Bentley, Enloe’s trauma services reso...

April marks National Donate Life Month. With the waiting list of people in need of a transplant nationwide continuing to grow, the impact of organ donation is significant. The Bryant family can attest to that. For his fifth birthday, Nolan received the gift of a lifetime — a new liver — allowing him to live life to the fullest. Host Sharon Martin sits down with his mother, Mandy Bryant, as she sha...

Brain injuries are a common occurrence. More than 5.3 million people in the United States are living with a permanent disability due to a brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America. Learn about the different types of brain injuries, including concussions, from Maya Armenta, NP, from the Enloe Concussion Clinic in the upcoming Health Matters episode Protect Your Brain.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Experts recommend getting screened starting at age 45 because this common cancer is occurring in younger adults more often. Host Sharon Martin sits down with Beth Burton, a teacher at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, who was recently diagnose...

On average, a person dies every six minutes due to a blood clot in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Blood clotting disorders must be taken seriously to prevent cardiovascular disease or other medical emergencies. Nurse Practitioners Yashoda Bhandari, NP, and Tina Solomon, NP, of Enloe’s Anticoagulation Clinic join host Daniela Contreras to talk about...

When Wally Funk, the 53-year-old Butte College assistant football coach, found himself needing emergency heart surgery, he sought care at Enloe Medical Center.  With his wife, Arwen, by his side, he pulled through open-heart surgery. In this episode, we honor American Heart Month as the couple sit down with host Sharon Martin to share their harrowing experience, what they’ve learned and how they&a...

With a staff of forensic registered nurses available 24/7, Enloe ensures anyone who is sexually assaulted or abused has access to forensic medical exams. In this episode, host Sharon Martin talks to Jacqueline Winters-Hall, Coordinator of Enloe's Sexual Assault Forensic Examination program, and Monica O’Neil, Chief of Butte County's Victim Assistance Bureau, about the critical resources...

A third of adults in the United States reportedly get less than the recommended amount of sleep. A consistent lack of sleep has consequences. Being sleep deprived can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Sleeping well is not only for comfort, but it’s essential for good physical and mental health...

This year, regions across the United States have seen a significant increase in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, cases.  While this respiratory virus typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, RSV can be serious for both infants and older adults. Locally, Enloe Medical Center has seen a similar increase in RSV cases and admissions to the medical center.  Host Suzie Lawry-Hall and Amy Dolinar,...

Volunteering not only helps the community, but it’s also a way to boost your own health and happiness. According to experts, volunteering provides physical, physiological and personal benefits. Host Suzie Lawry-Hall talks to Randy Wonzong, President of the Enloe Volunteers’ Board, Gina Cuneo, Enloe’s Gift Shop & Volunteer Coordinator, and Heather Harris, Enloe’s Volunteer Coordinator. They’ll...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall continues her exploration into health care benefits. Now that she and Lisa Stark, Enloe’s Senior Director of Patient Financial Services, have explained what health benefits are, they go over health care reimbursement. They discuss how insurance companies bill, the resources Enloe has to help patients understand charges and more.

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores an aspect of health care that often puzzles folks: their benefits and insurance. Learn what your benefits are exactly, how to know if you’re signing up for the plan you need to access the right health care for your family during open enrollment, why it’s important to make those decisions before you actually need health care, and more. Lisa Stark, Enloe’s Senior Direc...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores loss as she sits down with Katy Herman, a mom who gave birth to a stillborn baby boy last year. The experience changed her family forever and made them part of a group we don’t often hear about: families who have lost babies due to a miscarriage or stillbirth. It’s a tragic reality — and one that affects about 1 in every 160 births, according to the Centers for Disea...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores dementia. She sits down with Olivia, whose aging mother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease — a condition that affects 6 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. They discuss the disease and how it’s impacted the family. Neurology specialist Paramjit Singh, M.D., and social worker Brid Power join the discussion to share who’s at risk of the disease,...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores a new way Enloe Medical Center is caring for substance-exposed newborns. Our Nettleton Mother & Baby Care Center team is incorporating a model called Eat, Sleep & Console to help babies work through withdrawal from substance exposure during pregnancy. With the North State not being immune to the nation’s opioid epidemic, this method of care is having a big im...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores the struggle weight loss can be, both physically and mentally, and how one woman overcame it. Chico resident Julie Marquez shares her inspiring story and how she lost 110 pounds after having bariatric surgery.  Deron Ludwig, M.D., the Director of Enloe’s Bariatric Program, joins them. They’ll go over the challenges of losing weight, when medical assistance and weight...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall dives into organ donation, a life-saving practice that can help grieving families heal. Danielle Coleman knows this firsthand. She unexpectedly lost two sons and chose to donate their organs, bringing light to two very dark moments in her life. Hear her powerful story. Cindy Llewellyn, Director of Enloe’s Critical Care and Emergency Services, and Lori Singh, Donation Program...

Host Suzie Lawry-Hall discusses colorectal cancer, the third-most diagnosed cancer in both men and women that affects about 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women. Rebecca Henderson, a 46-year-old mother of two never expected to be diagnosed with the condition, but in a matter of weeks her life changed forever. Hear her powerful story and how the cancer survivor is doing today. Wissam Halabi, M.D., a color...