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When someone hears a cancer diagnosis, the world can feel like it's spinning. Navigating treatment options is incredibly overwhelming, and one of the most vital—yet often misunderstood—tools in that fight is radiation oncology. Thankfully, skilled physicians like Dr. Hiba Zara Ahme d , Radiation Oncologist with St. Bernards Cancer Center, guide patients through this journey. Learn more about w...

February in particular, is an important health month. It’s American Heart Month, and in northeast Arkansas, like so many regions, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. Here, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity. To help us understand more about this disease and how we can keep our hearts healthy, Dr. Max Arroyo, Chief of Cardiology with St. Bernards' award-winning He...

2025 represents a milestone for St. Bernards Healthcare: 125 years of providing continuous, unwavering care to the people of northeast Arkansas. Our next two episodes will highlight individuals who have given decades of volunteer work to make the healthcare system what it is today. As you'll discover, some even found themselves making it their life's work. In our first episode, we're i...

Because your health demands more than physical and mental attention alone, hospitals must also prepare to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families. Hospital pastoral care ministries step into this void. Amanda McCall and Andrew Hicks, chaplains at St. Bernards Medical Center, discuss the importance of caring for each patient as a whole person. https://www.stbernards.info/ser...

As the temperatures rise, we return to the water - pools, rivers, lakes, the ocean - to have fun and make more summer memories. Each place, though, requires careful preparation and awareness to ensure proper water safety for all. Dr. Camille Chan, pediatric hospitalist with St. Bernards Medical Center, describes how people of all ages can stay safe.

More younger adults than ever are finding out they have colon cancer, and it's often in later stages. Dr. Matt Garner, a gastroentrologist with St. Bernards Gastroenterlogy, explains what's going on and what we can do to reverse the trend.

When Paige Noles—a wife and a mother—found out she had cancer, the prognosis was grim. She had metastatic, Stage IV melanoma, and one of its tumors had burrowed through her ribs. She sought help from St. Bernards Cancer Center, and today, she tells her story of surviving and thriving through cancer. https://www.stbernards.info/services/cancer/

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can affect all of us, but it poses the greatest threat to young children, particularly infants. According to CDC data, as many as 80,000 U.S. children younger than 5 years are hospitalized each year due to RSV infections. Thankfully, new preventions and treatments are helping push that number lower. In this Health Wav podcast, we speak with Neonatologist Enrique G...

Sleep apnea affects more than others around you trying to sleep. It can impact your energy, brain function, weight, breathing and heart. Thankfully, modern treatment options can help you rest better throughout the night. Dr. Michael Bone , otolaryngologist with OFSC in Jonesboro, Arkansas, shares exciting news for sleepless sufferers.

While women make up more than half of all medical school applicants, students and graduates ¹ , they're not entering Cardiology. Currently, women only comprise about 10% of all Cardiologists ² . With these troubling statistics in mind, we talk with ⁠ Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sabeeda Kadavath ⁠ to hear how she became a heart doctor, overcoming numerous challenges to reach her goal. She a...

Many of us only go to the doctor if we feel sick, if that. Having an established relationship and regular check-ups with a primary care physician, however, plays a major role in preventing future health problems. In the latest Health Wav podcast, Mitchell Nail talks with Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Dylan Barnett about the importance of establishing with a primary care provider as well as the un...

Virtual care. Telemedicine. Telehealth. We have many names to describe how healthcare professionals of all levels are reaching patients remotely. And the service is only growing, fueled by increasing demand and a drive for access. What does the future look like, and what can patients expect going forward? Vincent Turner, FACHE, and Dr. John Thompson , Pulmonologist, both with St. Bernards Healthca...

As we enter 2023, Health Wav host Mitchell Nail recaps 2022 podcast highlights in this special year-end episode.

We count on our bodies for everyday movement. When something doesn't go right, we need someone to help us get moving again, and that's where physical therapists, or "movement experts," come in. In this edition of Health Wav, we discuss why someone facing an injury or surgery should strongly consider physical therapy as part of the recovery process. Our thanks to Andy Shatly, PT , and Carly Swain,...

Dr. Whitney Rich, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates, embarked on a career in medicine to "empower and encourage women." She describes what women should expect at their first OB-GYN appointments, all the way through menopause and beyond.

Urologist Dr. Rudolph Bowens with St. Bernards Urology joins Health Wav discussing the importance for eligible men to receive regular prostate screenings. Because prostate cancer typically presents as a slow-growing disease, these screenings are saving mens' lives and their quality of life.

Each year, lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer. But hope is on the horizon. Advanced, low-dose CT screenings are saving lives by detecting those cancers early while they're still treatable. Dr. Sharp Malak, Radiologist with St. Bernards Imaging Center , explains how the screenings work and who might benefit from them.

Dr. Matt Hendrich, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with St. Bernards , explains what patients need to know about aneurysms — What are they? Who is at risk? What are the symptoms? Does family history matter? How are they fixed?

Despite seeing headlines that read 'Hiring Now,' 'We Offer Sign-On Bonuses,' and 'No Experience Required,' choosing the right work environment can prove overwhelming, even among a job-seekers market. Lori Smith, Vice President of Human Resources for St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas, discusses her experiences working in human resource capacities throughout the private sector and why s...

Different stages of life require different types of care. When that care involves the smallest patients—those often born prematurely—hospitals rely upon specialized intensive care settings found within a NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Douglas Seglem, D.O. , Neonatologist with St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., helped start the only NICU within the eastern half of Arkansas. He...

You need both good mental and physical health. Sometimes though, navigating those services can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling. Kevin Byron, Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at St. Bernards , breaks down the layers of mental health assistance offered within the St. Bernards Healthcare system and how potential patients or their loved ones get the help they...

Dr. Colton Nielson , Dermatologist and Mohs Micrograhic Surgeon with St. Bernards Dermatology, explains the significance of the Mohs procedure to treat skin cancers while offering tips on how we can have our healthiest skin.

In our final segment of our ongoing Heart Series, Barry Tedder, M.D. , Interventional Cardiologist with St. Bernards Heart & Vascular in Jonesboro, Ark., explains how the health of our hearts and vascular systems impacts both our physical and mental health.

Dr. Kasey Holder, Vice President of Medical Affairs for St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. , has spent the better part of the COVID-19 pandemic immersed in treatments, therapies and preventions of the virus and its subsequent variants. She joins us to discuss everything we should know, now 19 months in and counting.

In Part 3 of 4 of our ongoing Heart Series, Matthew Hendrich, M.D. , Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with St. Bernards Heart & Vascular in Jonesboro, Ark., explains why a healthy heart needs a healthy vehicle for proper blood delivery: the vascular system.