Health Matters with The Medicine Center Pharmacy

Aultman general surgery specializes in general surgery with a wide scope of procedures, including the latest in robotic assisted surgeries for the highest level of comprehensive surgical care .   State of the art treatments include robotic assisted minimally invasive procedures, colon and rectal cancer surgeries, comprehensive breast care, abdominal and gallbladder procedures, and hernia surgeries...

February is American Heart Month.   Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. This year's Heart Month them...

It's hard to consider a "Top 10" list and not think of David Letterman.   Did you know his first "Top 10 list" was on his show on September 18, 1985, and that very first top 10 list was "The top ten words that almost rhyme with peas."   There is of course a top ten list of David Letterman's best top 10 lists which includes favorites like "the Top 10 ways the country would be different if Britney S...

You have probably watched a commercial for SingleCare and watched Martin Sheen as he helped someone save money on a prescription.   After all, who doesn't want to save money on prescriptions.   If you have used SingleCare or Good Rx to help save money on prescriptions, you know it isn't always easy.   You have to go to their website, print a coupon or save it on your phone to show your pharmacist....

Many people believe that most blood is needed after major disasters. However, daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply.  It's the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives .  Today there is a critical need for blood donations and we would like to dedicate our show to sharing information about blood donations. E...

Dementia is a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases and today more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease.  Alzheimer's kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined, with deaths from Alzheimer's increasing 145% since the year 2000.  While A...

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss the triple threat of infection in the community with Jim Adams, Health Commissioner for Canton Public Health.   

People who are suffering or nearing the end of life often have spiritual needs as compelling as their physical concerns.  That person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family.  They might appreciate and find comfort in visits from social workers or counselors.  Many people find solace in their faith.  In addition, the friends and family members of the person who is suf...

Hospice care is designed to help terminally ill people live out their final days in as much comfort as possible. The practical application of palliative care, in most cases, focuses on alleviating physical pain. But there are other elements involved.  Emotional, psychological, and spiritual comfort all take on vital importance at the end of life . Faith may take precedence over everything else in...

All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal pain. You stumble while carrying groceries up a flight of stairs, and cannot put weight on your swollen ankle. Or your baby spikes a high fever on the weekend.   When these situations occur, we're often faced with uncertainty about where to go for care, especially if the symptoms...

Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it's important.  Each year, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall.  Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, but the most important message is that falls can be prevented.  Falls are often considered to be part of a syndrome.  In other words, more than one thing may be causing the condition.  As a result, there is often a benefit from a...

Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, itchy nose and sore throat. Pollen, pet dander, mold and insects can lead to hay fever symptoms. Hay fever can make you feel awful, but you can find relief with lifestyle changes, allergy medications and immunotherapy allergy shots.  This morning we will talk with Dr. Bresica about allergies, sinusi...

Recently the FDA permitted the sale of over the counter , or OTC hearing aids.   OTC hearing aids are designed to treat mild to moderate hearing loss in adults 18 years and older .  This ruling is intended to help those who aren 't seek ing help from a professional audiolog ist due to a variety of factors that could include embarrassment or cost.  This morning we will talk with Dr. Testa about OTC...

Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I'm your pharmacist, Paul White. We're glad you joined us. Before we begin, I'd like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health System, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and liquidations. Today, Brad and I Paul are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is Dr. Sunitha Vemulapalli from Aultman Hematology and oncology.  

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Plastic Surgery services with Shannon Urena, Physician Assistant from Aultman Medical Group Plastic Surgery. https://www.medshoprx.com/blog/shannon-urena-physician-assistant-from-aultman-medical-group-plastic-surgery

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss radiation oncology therapy and services available at Aultman Timken Family Cancer Center.     

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Breast Surgery and Oncology Services at the Aultman Timken Family Cancer Center with Dr. Sabrina Shilad of Aultman Breast Surgery and Dr. Sareena Singh of Aultman Gynecologic Oncology.  

Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States.  Nationally 37 million people or 11.3% of the populations has diabetes and faces its devastating consequences. Here in Ohio are statistics are a little worse with 12.1% of the population having been diagnosed with diabetes and an additional 33.6% of the population in Ohio has pre-diabetes.  Diabetes puts patients at risk for serious complications inclu...

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss pulmonology with Dr Knoch from Aultman Hosptial.  

Brad:  If you have low back pain, you are not alone.  Many people experience back pain in their lifetime. For example, at any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the past 3 months. In most cases, this type of back pain is mild and disappears on its own. But, for some people, back pain can return or hang on, leading to a decrease in quality of lif...

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss occupational therapy services from the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital with Emily Winstead. During the month of April, Occupational Therapy Month recognizes all the benefits this specialized healthcare provides, but many of us d...

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Oral Cancer with Alex Pancake, DDS, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Dental Services and Edward J. Walsh, MD - Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Cancer Center. https://www.medshoprx.com/blog-health-matters   https...

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Medicare Part D open enrollment with Jack Stahl, Personal Health Insurance Agent with Pipes Insurance.  https://www.medshoprx.com/blog-health-matters   https://www.pipesins.com/  

Hospice care is not just a place to go to die. Across the United States, over 5,500 hospices provide medical services for pain management, lend emotional support and offer spiritual resources and therapies as patients enter their last stage of life.  Some interesting facts about hospice care: Cancer is the largest category for hospice diagnoses, accounting for 37 percent of patients.  Over 65 perc...

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Gregory Boone, General Surgeon for Mercy Surgical Specialists and Amy Thiel, RN, Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator for Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital's Cancer Center.  http://www.medshoprx.com...