Health Source Podcast

On this episode of the Health Source Podcast, Dr. Vishal Verma, eye surgeon and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, discusses healthy vision and the laser correction process. 

Skin cancer is the most common cancer, but prevention and early diagnosis can reduce your chances of serious consequences. As we head into summer, Marshall Health dermatologist Dr. Shane Cooks joins us to discuss skin health.

On this episode, Marshall Health neurologist Dr. Jason Adams joins us to talk about hypertension, stroke and what you can be doing right now to decrease your odds of becoming a victim of the silent killer.

On this episode, Marshall Health cardiologist Dr. Andrew Vaughan discusses the preventative benefits of healthy eating, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean diet. 

Gastrointestinal motility is a subspecialty within gastroenterology that focuses on the functional movement and regulation of the muscles and nerves involved in the digestive process. Dr. Sandeep Verma is the only fellowship-trained gastrointestinal motility specialist in the region. He joins the podcast to discuss the digestive tract, how to keep it healthy and when to talk to your doctor. 

Heart failure is a progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. It affects more than 6 million Americans and is one of the leading causes of hospitalizations nationwide. On this episode, Dr. Carlos Rueda, the region’s only board-certified, fellowship-trained heart failure specialist, will discuss heart failure and heart health.  

In this episode, Dr. Errington Thompson, chief of trauma services and professor of surgery at Marshall's School of Medicine, discusses tips for staying safe and when to go to the emergency room versus the ER.

During Thyroid Awareness Month, endocrinologist  Pruthvi Goparaju, MD , will discuss the small gland in our neck that produces hormones that regulate our metabolism and more. 

Dr. Samrina Hanif is a neurologist at Marshall Health Network. She joins us during National Epilepsy Awareness Month to explain the neurological condition that affects millions of Americans. 

Dr. Mary Legenza is a surgical breast oncologist with more than 36 years of experience. She joins the Health Source Podcast during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to share her expertise on breast health.

Dr. Nadim Bou Zgheib  is trained to diagnose, treat and manage cancers of the reproductive system in women. On this Health Source podcast, he will discuss  gynecological oncology .

The director of  PROACT  (Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment) joins us today, during national recovery month, to discuss his organization and Marshall Health Network's other recovery resources. 

Digestive, liver and nutritional problems in children are often quite different from those seen in adults. Marshall Health nurse practitioner  Alexis Jones  joins us today to explain.

It's National Immunization Awareness Month, and with school right around the corner, Marshall Health Network's  Dr. Jacob Kilgore  joins the podcast to explain the importance of  childhood vaccinations.

Obesity is a complex problem that can lead to serious health problems. On this episode of the Health Source Podcast, Marshall Health's Dr. Semeret Munie joins us to discuss minimally invasive weight loss surgery options when diet and exercise aren't enough.

Dr. Lindsay Littlehales  is a headache specialist at Marshall Health.  She joins us during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month to explain the different types of head pain and available treatments.

On this episode, we speak with Kathleen Maynard, the Director of Project Hope for Women and Children, which provides resources and assistance to prenatal and postpartum women who are dealing with addiction.

Tom Belmaggio is Marshall Health Network's Coordinator of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He joins us during Physical Fitness and Sports Month to highlight local sports medicine services in our community. 

When building a foundation for good health, it makes sense to start at your foundation. On this episode of the Health Source Podcast, we discuss foot care with Marshall Health Network podiatrist Yuna Farah-Peterson.

On this episode of the Health Source Podcast, living healthy requires some planning; Nurse Practitioner Jodi Biller joins us to discuss steps we can all take to stay on a healthy path throughout 2025.